TIREEQUIPMENT
the chain manufacturer’s suggestions. Use
onlySAEClassSchains.Class“S”chains
are used on vehicles with restricted tire to
vehicle clearance. Vehicles that can use
Class “S” chains are designed to meet the
SAEstandardminimumclearancesbetween
thetireandtheclosestvehiclesuspensionor
body component required to accommodate
theuseofawintertractiondevice(tirechains
which are clear of snow. Driving with chains in
suchconditionscancausedamagetothevari-
ous mechanisms of the vehicle due to some
overstress.
1.
SUMMER tires are of a tread design to
provide superior performance on dry pave-
ment. However, the performance of these
tires will be substantially reduced in snowy
andicyconditions.Ifyouoperateyourvehicle
onsnowyoricyroads,NISSANrecommends
theuseofMUD&SNOWorALLSEASON
tires on all four wheels. Please consult your
NISSANdealerforthetiretype,size,speed
ratingandavailabilityinformation.
4.
Forallwheeldrive:
Ifyouinstallsnowtires,theymustalsobethe
same size, brand, construction and tread
patternonallfourwheels.
orcables).Theminimumclearancesarede- SPECIALWINTEREQUIPMENT
terminedusingthefactoryequippedtiresize.
Other types may damage your vehicle. Use
chaintensionerswhenrecommendedbythe
tire chain manufacturer to ensure a tight fit.
Loose end links of the tire chain must be
securedorremovedtopreventthepossibility
ofwhippingactiondamagetothefendersor
underbody. If possible, avoid fully loading
yourvehiclewhenusingtirechains.Inaddi-
tion, drive at a reduced speed. Otherwise,
yourvehiclemaybedamagedand/orvehicle
handlingandperformancemaybeadversely
affected.
It is recommended that the following items be
carriedinthevehicleduringwinter:
2.
Foradditionaltractiononicyroads,studded
tiresmaybeused.However,someprovinces
and states prohibit their use. Check local,
state and provincial laws before installing
studdedtires.
¼
a scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove
ice and snow from the windows and wiper
blades.
¼
a sturdy, flat board to be placed under the
jacktogiveitfirmsupport.
Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snowtires,onwetordrysurfaces,maybe
poorer than that of non-studded snow
tires.
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¼
ashoveltodigthevehicleoutofsnow-drifts.
extrawindowwasherfluidtorefillthereser-
voirtank.
3.
Tirechainsmaybeusedifdesired.Makesure
they are of proper size for the tires on your
vehicle and are installed according to the
chainmanufacturer’ssuggestions.Useoftire
chainsmaybeprohibitedaccordingtoloca-
tion. Check the local laws before installing
tirechains.Wheninstallingtirechains,make
sure they are of proper size for the tires on
your vehicle and are installed according to
¼
Never install tire chains on TEMPO-
RARYUSEONLYsparetires.
DRIVINGONSNOWORICE
¼ Donotusetirechainsondryroads.
WARNING
Tire chains must be installed only on the
frontwheelsandnotontherearwheels.
¼ Wetice(32°F,0°Candfreezingrain),
Do not drive with tire chains on paved roads
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