FLAT TIRE
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pres- sure Monitoring System (TPMS). It monitors tire pressure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pressure warning light is lit, and the “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning appears in the vehicle information display, one or more of your tires is signifi- cantly under-inflated. If the vehicle is being driven with low tire pressure, the TPMS will activate and warn you of it by the low tire pressure warning light. This system will ac- tivate only when the vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 mph (25 km/h). For addi- tional information, see “Warning lights, indi- cator lights and audible reminders” (P. 2-10) and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P. 5-5).
WARNING
•Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment. Those who use a pacemaker should contact the electric medical equipment manufacturer for the possible influ- ences before use.
• If the low tire pressure warning light illuminates while driving, avoid sud- den steering maneuvers or abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Driving with under-inflated tires may permanently damage the tires and increase the likelihood of tire failure. Serious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to an accident and could result in serious personal in- jury. Check the tire pressure for all four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pres- sure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label to turn the low tire pressure warning light OFF. If the light still illuminates while driving af- ter adjusting the tire pressure. a tire may be flat or the TPMS may be mal- functioning. If you have a flat tire, re- place it with a spare tire as soon as possible. If no tire is flat and all tires are properly inflated, have the ve- hicle checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
• When using a wheel without TPMS such as the spare tire, the TPMS will not function and the low tire pres- sure warning light will flash for ap- proximately 1 minute. The light will remain on after 1 minute. Have your tires replaced and/or TPMS system reset as soon as possible. It is recom- mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for these services.
• Replacing tires with those not origi- nally specified by NISSAN could af- fect the proper operation of the TPMS.
• Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol tire sealant into the tires, as this may cause a malfunction of the tire pres- sure sensors.
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions below:
Stopping the vehicle 1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and away from traffic. 2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
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3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake. Move the shift lever to P (Park).
4. Turn off the engine. 5. Raise the hood to warn other traffic and
to signal professional road assistance personnel that you need assistance.
6. Have all passengers get out of the ve- hicle and stand in a safe place, away from traffic and clear of the vehicle.
WARNING
Make sure the parking brake is securely applied and the shift lever is shifted into P (Park).
•Never change tires when the vehicle is on a slope, ice or slippery areas. This is hazardous.
•Never change tires if oncoming traf- fic is close to your vehicle. Wait for professional road assistance.
Blocking wheels Place suitable blocks at both the front and back of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to prevent the vehicle from moving when it is jacked up.
WARNING Be sure to block the wheel as the ve- hicle may move and result in personal injury.
Getting the spare tire and tools (King Cab® models) The tool storage compartment is located between the two rear jump seats. 1. Turn the knob from the lock to the un-
lock position and remove the lid from the tool storage compartment.
A. Blocks B. Flat tire
2. Release the strap to remove the tool bag.
3. Collapse the jack to remove it from the storage location by inserting the wheel nut wrench into the jack screw at the top of the jack as shown. Turn the wheel-nut wrench counterclockwise as shown un- til the jack screw becomes loose. Then loosen the jack with your fingers until it becomes free.
4. Remove the jack. 5. To reinstall the jack and tools, reverse steps 1 to 4.
Getting the spare tire and tools (Crew Cab models) The tools and tool bag are located behind the rear bench seat. 1. Remove the head restraints/headrests and fold the rear bench seat down. For additional information, see “Folding the rear bench seat down” (P. 1-9).
2. Remove the tool bag and locate the wheel-nut wrench.
3. Collapse the jack to remove it from the storage location by inserting the wheel- nut wrench into the jack screw as shown and turning the wheel-nut wrench to- wards you until the jack becomes loose. Then loosen the jack screw with your fingers until it is free.
4. Remove the jack from behind the seat. 5. To reinstall the jack and tools, reverse steps 1 to 4.
Getting the spare tire and tools (All models) 1. Seat the T-shaped end of the jacking rod
into the T-shaped opening of the spare tire winch. Apply pressure to keep the jacking rod engaged in the spare tire
winch and turn the jacking rod counter- clockwise to lower the spare tire.
2. Once the spare tire is completely low- ered, reach under the vehicle, remove the retainer chain, and carefully slide the tire from under the rear of the vehicle.
3. To reinstall the wheel, remove the center cap and insert the tire chain through the wheel. Be sure the rubber spacer is cen- tered on the wheel before lifting. Use the assembled jacking rod to slowly rotate the winch clockwise to raise the wheel to the vehicle.
NOTE: Inspect the spacer every six years and replace as necessary. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
CAUTION •
Be sure to center the spare tire sus-
pending plate on the wheel and then lift the spare tire.
Failure to use the spacer may allow the chain to get stuck on the wheel nut holes.
Removing bolt-on wheel caps (if so equipped)
CAUTION Do not use your hands to pry off wheel caps or wheel covers. Doing so could result in personal injury.
The wheel cap O1 is only attached with the wheel nuts and is separate from the wheel O2 .
To remove the wheel cap, remove the wheel nuts after the jack is securely sup- porting the vehicle and the tire clears the ground. For additional information, see “Jacking up vehicle and removing the damaged tire” (P. 6-8). Take care not to scratch the wheel cap or wheel surface.
Jacking up vehicle and removing the damaged tire
WARNING
• Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by the jack. If it is nec- essary to work under the vehicle, support it with safety stands.
•Use only the jack provided with your vehicle to lift the vehicle. Do not use the jack provided with your vehicle on other vehicles. The jack is de- signed for lifting only your vehicle during a tire change.
•Use the correct jack-up points. Never use any other part of the vehicle for jack support.
•Never jack up the vehicle more than necessary.
•Never use blocks on or under the jack.
•Do not start or run the engine while vehicle is on the jack. It may cause the vehicle to move. This is especially true for vehicles with limited slip differentials.
•Do not allow passengers to stay in the vehicle while it is on the jack.
•Never run the engine with a wheel(s) off the ground. It may cause the ve- hicle to move.
Always refer to the illustration for the cor- rect placement and jack-up points for your specific vehicle model and jack type.
Carefully read the caution label attached to the jack body and the following in- structions.
1. Loosen each wheel nut 1 or 2 turns by turning counterclockwise with the wheel nut wrench.
Do not remove the wheel nuts until the tire is off the ground.
2. Place the jack directly under the jack-up point as illustrated so the top of the jack contacts the vehicle at the jack-up point. Align the jack head under the arrow stamped on the side of the frame or rear as shown.
The jack should be used on firm and level ground.
3. Install the assembled jacking rod into the jack as shown.
4. To lift the vehicle, securely hold the jack- ing lever and rod. Carefully raise the ve- hicle until the tire clears the ground.
5. Remove the wheel nuts and then re- move the tire.
Installing the spare tire
The spare tire is designed for emergency use. For additional information, see “Wheels and tires” (P. 8-30).
1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface between the wheel and hub. 2. Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten the wheel nuts finger tight. 3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheel nuts alternately and evenly in the sequence illustrated (O1 ,O2 ,O3 ,O4 ,O5 ,O6 ) until they are tight.
4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches the ground. Then, with the wheel nut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securely in the sequence illustrated (O1 ,O2 ,O3 ,O4 ,O5 ,O6 ). Lower the vehicle completely .
WARNING
•Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose or come off. This could cause an accident.
•Do not use oil or grease on the wheel studs or nuts. This could cause the nuts to become loose.
•Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driven for 620 miles (1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire, etc.).
As soon as possible, tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque with a torque wrench. Wheel nut tightening torque:
98 ft-lb (133 N·m) The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to specification at all times. It is recom- mended that wheel nuts be tightened to specifications at each lubrication interval.
Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pressure. COLD pressure: After vehicle has been parked for 3 hours or more or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). COLD tire pressures are shown on the Tire and Loading Information label lo- cated in the driver's door opening.
5. Securely store the jacking equipment inthe vehicle and the flat tire under the vehicle. For additional information about storing the flat tire, see “Getting the spare tire and tools (all models)” (P. 6-6).
WARNING
• Always make sure that the spare tire and jacking equipment are properly secured after use. Such items can be- come dangerous projectiles in an ac- cident or sudden stop.
• The spare tire is designed for emer- gency use. For additional informa- tion, see “Wheels and tires” (P. 8-30).
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