engine NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE 2009 D32 / 4.G Warranty Booklet

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FOR HOW LONG AND WHAT IS
COVERED Q BASIC COVERAGE
• The basic coverage period is 36 months or 36,000 miles,
whichever comes fi rst.
• This warranty covers any repairs needed to correct defects
in materials or workmanship of all parts and components
of each new Nissan vehicle supplied by Nissan except for
the exclusions or items listed under the caption “WHAT IS
NOT COVERED” or, if the part is covered by one of the
separate coverages described in the following sections of
this warranty, that specifi c coverage applies instead of the
basic coverage.
• Bedliners will be repaired to commercially acceptable
standards subject to the conditions and limitations listed
in "WHAT IS NOT COVERED."
Q POWERTRAIN COVERAGE
• The Powertrain coverage period is 60 months or 60,000
miles, whichever comes fi rst.
• This warranty covers any repairs needed to correct defects
in materials or workmanship.
• Powertrain coverage applies to components listed below,
supplied by Nissan except for those items listed under the
caption “WHAT IS NOT COVERED”.
ENGINE
Cylinder heads and block and all internal parts, rocker
covers and oil pan, valve train and front cover, timing chain
and tensioner, oil pump, water pump and fuel pump, fuel
injectors, intake and exhaust manifolds and supercharger,
fl ywheel, seals, and gaskets.
TRANSMISSION AND TRANSAXLE
Case and all internal parts, torque converter and converter
housing, automatic transmission control module, transfer
2009 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY
1 Nissan indicates Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin, TN 37068-5003 which distributes Nissan vehicles in the United States.2 See the Owner’s Manual for information relevant to proper operation of the vehicle, including the recommended fuels and fl uids.WHO IS THE WARRANTORNissan
1 warrants all parts of your 2009 Nissan vehicle supplied
by Nissan, except for those listed elsewhere under the caption
“WHAT IS NOT COVERED.”
APPLICABILITYQ This warranty is provided to the original and subsequent
owner(s) of a Nissan vehicle originally distributed by
Nissan which is originally sold by a Nissan authorized
Nissan dealership in the United States, and which is
registered in the U.S. and normally operated in the
United States (including Alaska and Hawaii) , the United
States territories (specifi cally Guam, Saipan, American
Samoa, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) , and
Canada.
Q This warranty is generally transferable from the
original ‘owner other than a Nissan dealer’ (OWNER)
to subsequent owners of the vehicle at any time
ownership of the vehicle is transferred, without any
action on your part; except that this warranty is not
transferable but is instead VOID if during the fi rst
six months after delivery to the original OWNER: (1)
ownership of the vehicle is transferred from the original
OWNER, and (2) the vehicle is registered outside of
the United States.
Q Your Nissan vehicle is manufactured to meet U.S.
regulations and environmental requirements. With
the exception of privately owned vehicles belonging to
members of the U.S. military or employees and offi cers
of the United States Government stationed abroad,
this warranty does not apply if an otherwise covered
vehicle is operated in, or relocated to, a country other
than those listed above under this caption, except that
it continues to apply if the vehicle is operated in full
compliance with its proper use as described in the
applicable OWNER’S MANUAL
2 while touring outside of the United States, the U.S. territories or
Canada for a period
not exceeding sixty (60) consecutive days or sixty (60) days in
any one 12 month period. Subject to the transferability restriction
described above, this warranty applies to a relocated vehicle
which is returned to, and is registered and normally operated
in the United States, the U.S. territories or Canada, except for
conditions due to the vehicle’s foreign operation, e.g., use of
inappropriate fuels or other fl uids.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER WAR-
RANTY TERMS AND STATE LAW RIGHTSEXTRA EXPENSES - LIMITATIONS OF DAMAGES
This warranty does not cover incidental or consequential
damages such as loss of the use of the vehicle, incon-
venience or commercial loss.ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT-
NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED
TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Nissan does not authorize any person to create for it any other
warranty, obligation or liability in connection with this vehicle.
THE WARRANTY BEGINSThe warranty period begins on the date the vehicle is delivered
to the fi rst retail buyer or put into use, whichever is earlier.
Nissan makes available to you, and you are specifi cally required
by Federal Law to use BBB AUTO LINE [(800) 955-5100] before
exercising rights or seeking remedies under the Federal Magnuson-
Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. §2301, et. seq. You are not required
to fi rst use BBB AUTO LINE if you seek remedies not created by
Title I of that Federal law, except that you are required to fi rst use
BBB AUTO LINE in good faith if you seek remedies created by
state law, including your state's lemon law, if applicable state law
provides for using a 703 compliant or similar process before fi ling
suit. Please refer to pp. 2-3 of this booklet and the "Supplement to
2009 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2009 Nissan Owner's
Manual" for additional information.

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2009 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY
WHAT IS NOT COVEREDDAMAGE, FAILURES OR CORROSION DUE TO
ACCIDENTS, MISUSE OR ALTERATIONS
This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corrosion
resulting from:
Q Accident, theft, fi re, driving through water (including
engine water ingestion) or misuse, which includes
racing of any sort whatsoever (Proper use is outlined
in your OWNER’S MANUAL) .
Q Alteration, tampering or improper repair.
Q Installation of non-Nissan approved accessories or
components.
Q Improper installation of any Nissan approved or
aftermarket accessory or component.
Q Glass breakage, unless resulting from defects in
material or workmanship.
Q Normal wear and tear, including dings, dents, chips
or scratches.
ALTERED OR UNCERTAIN ODOMETER MILEAGE
This warranty does not cover repair of any vehicle or any part
of a vehicle whose odometer mileage has been altered, or the
odometer repaired or replaced and the actual vehicle mileage
cannot be correctly and readily determined.
SALVAGE TITLE
This limited warranty does not apply to any vehicle, and is
rendered VOID if the vehicle is (or ever has been) issued a
“salvage” or similar title under any state’s law; or has ever been
determined to be a “total loss” or equivalent by any insurance
company, such as by payment of a cash payment of claim in lieu
of repairs because of a determination that the cost of repairs
exceeded the actual cash value of the vehicle.
DAMAGE, FAILURES OR CORROSION FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corrosion
resulting from:Q Stone chipping, chemical fallout (acid rain) , tree sap, salt,
hail, wind-storm, lightning, fl ood or other environmental
conditions.
Q The items listed below are not covered under corrosion
coverage (perforation from corrosion) .
• Exhaust system components.
• Corrosion of outer trim parts, such as moldings.
However, corrosion of outer trim parts is warranted for
12 months or 12,500 miles, whichever comes fi rst.
• Corrosion other than perforation, such as cosmetic
or surface corrosion due to defects in materials
or workmanship. This is covered under the Basic
Coverage of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• Special bodies or equipment not manufactured or
supplied by Nissan.
DAMAGE, FAILURES OR CORROSION DUE TO LACK
OF OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE
This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corrosion
resulting from:
Q Lack of performance of proper maintenance services as
outlined in your NISSAN SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
GUIDE.
Q Use of improper or dirty fuel, fl uids or lubricants.
Q Use of parts not equivalent in quality or design to parts
supplied by Nissan.
MAINTENANCE SERVICE EXPENSE
This warranty does not cover normal maintenance services
as specifi ed in your NISSAN SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
GUIDE such as engine tune-up; cleaning and polishing; wheel
alignment; headlight aiming; replacement of fi lters, replacement
of windshield wiper inserts, replacement of key fob batteries,
lubricants, coolant; worn brake shoes, pads, drums and rotors
and worn clutch discs.
SEAT BELTS, TIRES, DROP-IN BEDLINERS AND
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Seat belts, tires, drop-in bedliners and the emission control
system are not covered by this warranty, but are covered by
separate warranties.NISSAN SPRAY-IN BEDLINERS
Nissan Spray-in Bedliners will be repaired to commercially
acceptable standards which may include minor appearance
differences from the original bedliner.
(See following pages for
separate
warranties which may apply
to your Nissan, such as those covering vehicle emissions,
seat belts, and tires.)

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EMISSION DEFECTS WARRANTYNissan
1 warrants that your vehicle was designed,
built and equipped to conform at the time of sale with
all applicable United States emission standards.
This warranty covers any repairs needed to correct
defects in materials or workmanship which would
cause your vehicle not to meet these standards.
WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE DEFECTS
WARRANTYCovered components are listed below under the caption
“WARRANTY PARTS LIST.” Exceptions to this warranty are
listed below under the caption “WHAT IS NOT COVERED
UNDER EITHER THE DEFECTS OR PERFORMANCE
WARRANTIES.”HOW LONG IS THE DEFECTS WARRANTYThis warranty is for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever
occurs fi rst. The warranty begins the date the vehicle is
delivered to the fi rst retail buyer or put into use, whichever
is earlier. Additionally, the engine control module/onboard
diagnostic device and catalytic converter(s) listed below
and indicated by an “
” under the caption “Warranty
Parts List” are covered for 8 years or 80,000 miles,
whichever occurs fi rst.
EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTY
WHEN DOES THIS WARRANTY APPLYThe Emission Performance warranty applies to your 2009
Nissan vehicle ONLY when both of the following occur.
1. The vehicle fails to meet applicable emissions
standards as judged by an emissions test approved
by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) .2. This failure results or will result in some penalty to
you, such as a monetary fi ne or the denial of the
right to use your vehicle, under local, state or federal
law.
For example, if your state requires an EPA approved
yearly vehicle inspection before you receive a renewed
license, this warranty applies to your vehicle. In areas
where there is no approved test program, this warranty
does not apply.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW
LONG UNDER THE PERFORMANCE
WARRANTYNissan
1 warrants that it will remedy any non-conformity in
your vehicle which causes it to fail an approved emissions
test during the fi rst 24 months or 24,000 miles, whichever
occurs fi rst. This warranty begins the date the vehicle is
delivered to the fi rst retail buyer or put in to use, whichever
is earlier.
Additionally, failure of an approved emissions test resulting
from the failure of those parts listed below under the
caption “Warranty Parts List” are covered by the Emissions
Defects Warranty described above.
Exceptions to this warranty are listed below under the
caption “WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER EITHER THE
DEFECTS OR PERFORMANCE WARRANTIES.”
LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND
OTHER WARRANTY TERMS AND
STATE LAW RIGHTSEXTRA EXPENSES - LIMITATIONS OF
DAMAGES
These emissions warranties do not cover
incidental or consequential damages such as
loss of the use of the vehicle, inconvenience
or commercial loss.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED
TO THE DURATION OF THESE WRITTEN
WARRANTIES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages
or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply
to you. These warranties give you specifi c legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
Nissan does not authorize any person to create
for it any other warranty, obligation or liability in
connection with this vehicle.
FEDERAL VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL LIMITED WARRANTIES
1 Nissan indicates Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin, TN 37068-5003 which distributes Nissan vehicles in
the United States.
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FEDERAL VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL LIMITED WARRANTIES
• Evaporative emission control system
• Fuel fi ller neck restrictor and check valve
• Fuel tank and fi ller cap
• Idle air control system
• Positive crankcase ventilation system
• Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) control
system
• Pulsed secondary air injection system and
valves
• Hoses, clamps, fi ttings, tubing, sealing gaskets
or devices and mounting hardware used in above
systems
• Vacuum and temperature sensitive valves and
switches used in above systems
• Electronic sensors and controls used in above
systems
The Emission Performance or Defect Warranty may
be subject to future governmental administrative
action. Nissan reserves the right to change the
terms of the warranty to be consistent with these
actions. See your dealer for information regarding
possible changes.
= Long Term Federal Emission Parts covered for 96 months/or 80,000 miles.
WARRANTY PARTS LIST
• Fuel injection system
Engine control module/onboard diagnostic de-
vice
• Oxygen sensor(s)
• Mass air fl ow sensor
• Intake manifold
• Throttle body
Catalytic converter(s)
• Exhaust manifold(s)
• Exhaust tube from manifold to catalytic converter
• Front exhaust tube with catalytic converter per-
manently attached
• Camshaft position sensor(s)
• Crankshaft position sensor(s)
• Spark plugs, ignition coil and wires
• Ignition control moduler
Exhaust manifold with catalytic converter perma-
nently attached

10The following statement is required to be provided by
regulations of the California Air Resources Board.YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONSThe California Air Resources Board is pleased to explain
the emission control system warranty on your 2009 vehicle.
3
In California, new motor vehicles must be designed, built
and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog
standards. Nissan
4 must warrant the emission control
system on your vehicle for the periods of time listed below
provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper
maintenance of your vehicle.
Your emission control system may include parts such as the
fuel-injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter
and engine computer. Also included may be hoses, belts,
connectors and other emission-related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, Nissan will repair
your vehicle at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts
and labor.
CALIFORNIA VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTIES
1,2
1 These warranties apply to all California and 50-state emission equipped 2009 model year Nissan vehicles sold for registration as new vehicles in California, Maine, Massachusetts,
Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersery, Oregon, Washington, or Vermont only.2 These warranties additionally apply to all Model Year 2009 Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEVs) and Partial Zero Emissions Vehicles (PZEVs) sold in the states of New York and New
Jersey. 3 Throughout this Limited Emission Control Warranty, “vehicle” means a Nissan model vehicle.4 Nissan indicates Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin, TN 37068-5003 which distributes Nissan vehicles in the United States.5 The performance and defect warranty coverage for the California Emission Altima-SULEV, Rogue-SULEV, Versa-SULEV, and Sentra-SULEV ONLY is 15 years/150,000 miles,
whichever occurs fi rst.
(Continued on page 11)OWNER’S WARRANTY
RESPONSIBILITIESAs the vehicle owner, you are responsible for the
performance of the required maintenance listed in your
owner’s manual. Nissan recommends that you retain all
receipts covering maintenance on your vehicle, but Nissan
cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for
your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled
maintenance.
You are responsible for presenting your vehicle to a Nissan
dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs
should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not
to exceed 30 days.
As the vehicle owner, you should also be aware that Nissan
may deny you warranty coverage if your vehicle or a part
has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance
or unapproved modifi cations.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty
rights and responsibilities, you should contact Nissan’s
Consumer Affairs Department at 1-800-NISSAN-1
(1-800-647-7261) or the California Air Resources Board
at 9528 Telstar Avenue, El Monte CA 91731.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
COVERAGE
5
For 3 years or 50,000 miles (whichever occurs fi rst):
1) If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspection, all
necessary repairs and adjustments will be made
by Nissan to ensure that your vehicle passes the
inspection. This is your emission control system
PERFORMANCE WARRANTY.
2) If any emission-related part on your vehicle is
defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by
Nissan. This is your short-term emission control
system DEFECTS WARRANTY.
For 7 years or 70,000 miles (whichever occurs fi rst):
If an emission-related part listed in this warranty
booklet specially noted with coverage for 7
years or 70,000 miles is defective, the part will
be repaired or replaced by Nissan. This is your
long-term emission control system DEFECTS
WARRANTY.

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CALIFORNIA VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTIES




Armada, Titan, Maxima, Quest) .
- Throttle body (Sentra w/2.5 engine, Altima, Maxima,
350Z, Quest, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfi nder, Titan,
Armada, Rogue) .
- Mass air fl ow sensor (Maxima, Quest) .
- EGI wiring harness (Versa, Sentra, Rogue, Altima
w/3.5 engine, 350Z, 2WD Titan) .
- Fuel tank (Altima, Maxima, 350Z, Quest, Frontier,
Xterra, Pathfi nder, Titan, Armada, Versa, Sentra,
Rogue) .
- Flywheel (Versa, Sentra w/2.0 engine, Altima, 350Z,
Frontier, Xterra) .
- Torque converter drive plate (Versa, Sentra w/2.0
engine, Altima w/3.5 engine, Maxima, 350Z, Quest,
Frontier, Xterra, Pathfi nder) .
- Automatic transmission control module (Versa,
Sentra w/2.5 engine, Altima, Maxima, Quest, Rogue) .
- Knock Sensor (350Z) .EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTYWHEN DOES THIS WARRANTY APPLY
This warranty applies to your 2008 Nissan vehicle only if it
fails to pass a California “smog check” test or equivalent.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG
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Nissan* warrants that if your vehicle fails to pass a
California “smog check” test, it will make the necessary
repairs so that your vehicle will pass. This warranty is
for 3 years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs fi rst. The
warranty begins the date the vehicle is delivered to the fi rst
retail buyer or the date it is fi rst put in to service, whichever
is earlier.
Exceptions to this warranty are listed under the caption
“WHAT IS NOT COVERED”.

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EMISSIONS DEFECTS WARRANTYWHAT IS COVERED
Nissan warrants that your vehicle was designed,
built and equipped to conform with all applicable
requirements of the California Air Resources
Board. This warranty covers any part which affects
applicable regulated emission(s) .
Exceptions to this warranty are listed below under the caption “WHAT IS NOT COVERED.”
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY
5
This warranty is for 3 years or 50,000 miles, whichever
occurs fi rst. Additionally, the components listed under the
caption “Long-Term Emission System Defects Warranty
Parts List” are covered for 7 years or 70,000 miles,
whichever occurs fi rst, except that the catalytic converter
and engine control module (ECM) are warranted for 8
years or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs fi rst. The warranty
begins the date the vehicle is delivered to the fi rst retail
buyer or put into use, whichever is earlier.
Some items require scheduled replacement before
50,000 miles. These items are warranted only up to the
replacement interval. The replacement intervals are outlined
in the maintenance instructions in your
NISSAN SERVICE
& MAINTENANCE GUIDE
.
LONG-TERM EMISSION SYSTEM DEFECTS
WARRANTY PARTS LIST Engine control module (all models) .
Catalytic converter(s) (Altima w/3.5 engine, Maxima,
350Z, Quest, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfi nder, Versa,
Sentra, Rogue) .
- Intake manifold (Sentra w/2.0 engine, 350Z,
Frontier w/2.5 engine) .
- Intake manifold collector (Altima w/3.5 engine) .
- Exhaust manifold (Versa, Sentra w/2.5 engine,
Maxima rear only, 350Z, Frontier w/4.0 engine RH
only, Xterra RH only, Pathfi nder RH only, Quest RH
only, Altima w/3.5 engine) .
Exhaust manifold with catalytic converter (Titan,
Armada, Frontier w/2.5 engine, Pathfi nder w/5.6
engine, Sentra, Versa, Altima w/2.5 engine) .
- Front exhaust tube (350Z) .
Front exhaust tube with catalytic converter (Versa,
Sentra, Altima, Pathfi nder, Rogue, Frontier, Xterra, T
he following is Nissan’s new vehicle emission control
warranty statement for vehicles certifi ed for sale in
California and sold for registration as a new vehicle
in California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts,
New Jersery, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,
Vermont or Washington only
2.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND
OTHER WARRANTY TERMS AND STATE
LAW RIGHTSEXTRA EXPENSES - LIMITATIONS OF DAMAGESThese emissions warranties do not cover incidental
or consequential damages such as loss of the use of
the vehicle, inconvenience or commercial loss.ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THESE
WRITTEN WARRANTIES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. These warranties give
you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
Nissan does not authorize any person to create for it any
other warranty, obligation or liability in connection with
this vehicle.
= Long Term Federal Emission Parts covered for 96 months/or
80,000 miles.

22PROPER TIRE REPAIRNOTE: Goodyear and Dunlop do not warrant any inspection
or repair process. The repair is entirely the responsibility
of the repairer and should be made in accordance with
established Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA)
procedures.THE CONVENIENCE (TEMPORARY)
SPAREThe Convenience (Temporary) Spare is designed, built,
and tested to the high engineering standards set by North
America’s leading car manufacturers and to Goodyear
and Dunlop’s own high standards of quality control. It is
designed to take up a minimum of storage space and, at the
same time, fulfi ll the function of a spare tire when needed.
The spare is kept in its storage space, fully infl ated at 60
psi. To be sure it is always ready for use, the air pressure
should be checked on a regular basis.
The Convenience (Temporary) Spare can be used in
combination with the original tires on your vehicle. You
can expect a tire tread life of up to 3,000 miles (4,800
kilometers) , depending on road conditions and your driv-
ing habits. To conserve tire tread life, return the spare to
the storage area as soon as it is convenient to have the
standard tire repaired or replaced.
The Convenience (Temporary) Spare weighs less than a
standard tire so it’s easier to handle. It also helps reduce
the total car weight which contributes to fuel economy.
The wheels used with the Convenience (Temporary) Spare
are specifi cally designed for use with high pressure spares
and should never be used with any other type tire.
GOODYEAR/DUNLOP TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
DON’T ATTEMPT TO MOUNT YOUR OWN
TIRESSerious injury or Death may result from explosion of tire/rim
assembly due to improper mounting procedures. Follow
tire manufacturer’s instructions and match tire diameter to
rim diameter. Mount light truck radials on rims approved for
radial service. Do not apply bead sealer. This can inhibit
bead seating. Lubricate beads and tire rim (including tube or
fl ap) contact surfaces. Lock assembly on mounting machine
or place in safety cage. STAND BACK and never exceed
40 psi to seat beads. Never use a volatile substance or
a rubber “donut” (also known as a bead expander or “O-
Ring”) to aid bead seating. Only specially-trained persons
should mount tires.DON’T MIX TIRES OF DIFFERENT SIZES
AND TYPES ON THE SAME AXLEFor optimum handling and control, Goodyear and Dunlop
recommend fi tment of four (4) tires of the same type and size
unless otherwise specifi ed by the vehicle manufacturer.
WARNING: Before you replace your tires, always consult
the vehicle owner’s manual and follow the vehicle manufac-
turer’s replacement tire recommendations. Vehicle handling
may be signifi cantly affected by a change in tire size or type.
When selecting tires that are different than the Original
Equipment size, see a professional installer in order to make
certain that proper clearance, load carrying capacity and
infl ation pressure is selected. Never exceed the maximum
load capacity and infl ation pressure listed on the sidewall of
the tire. Always drive safely and obey all traffi c laws. Avoid
sudden, sharp turns or lane changes. Failure to follow this
warning may result in loss of control of the vehicle, leading
to an accident and serious injury or death. When replacing tires, you must maintain the outside diam-
eter and load carrying capacity of the Original Equipment
tire. Infl ation pressure may need to be adjusted to avoid
overloading the tire. Consult the Tire & Rim Association
Load and Infl ation Tables, ETRTO or JATMA standards for
correct load and infl ation information.
NEVER FIT TIRES TO A VEHICLE THAT
HAVE LESS LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY
THAN AS REQUIRED BY THE ORIGINAL
EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERExamples: Many vehicles, such as large passenger vans,
require Load Range E tires as designated by the vehicle
manufacturer. Fitment of a tire, such as a Load Range D,
with less carrying capacity is not allowed.
In other cases, tires of the same size may carry different
load indexes in the service description. You must make
certain the replacement tires fi tted to the vehicle have a
load carrying capacity equal to or greater than what the
Original Equipment manufacturer specifi es.FOLLOW THESE ADDITIONAL
GUIDELINESFit newest tires on rear axle. If radials and non-radials must
be fi tted to the same vehicle, fi t radials on rear axle. Never
mix radials and non-radials on the same axle. When fi tting
snow tires or all-season tires to performance vehicles,
always fi t in sets of four. It is not recommended to fi t tires
with different speed ratings. If tires with different speed
ratings are installed on a vehicle, they should be installed
with like pairs on the same axle. The speed capability of
the vehicle will become limited to that of the lowest speed
rated tires. It is also recommended that the lower speed
rated tires be placed on the front axle regardless of which
axle is driven to help prevent potential oversteer.(Continued on page 23)

36HARD BRAKINGYou must inspect your tires after any hard braking
circumstances or after tires have slid on the pavement. This
can cause a fl at spot in a section of the tire tread.TIRE SPINNINGNever spin your tires above a speedometer reading of 35
mph (55 km/h) if your vehicle becomes stuck. The centrifugal
force generated by the free spinning tire/wheel assembly
may cause a sudden tire explosion, resulting in vehicle
damage and/or serious personal injury or death. Never
allow anyone to stand near or behind a tire spinning at
high speed while attempting to push a vehicle that is stuck.
When in mud, sand, snow, ice or other slippery conditions,
do not indulge in excessive wheel spin. In such conditions,
with automatic transmission vehicles, by accelerating the
engine excessively, it is possible to spin one of the drive
tires beyond its speed capability. This is also true when
balancing a drive tire/wheel assembly using the engine of
the vehicle to spin the wheel.TIRE TREADTires must be replaced when the depth of the tread
reaches 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) . Tires are manufactured with
tread wear indicators molded into the tire grooves which
indicate tread wearout. As tires approximate 2/32 inch (1.6
mm) wearout, the tread gauge becomes thinner and more
vulnerable to the effects of road hazards. Also, worn tires
are more subject to hydroplaning, which can cause loss
of control. Therefore, visual tire inspection becomes more
crucial as the tires wear out.
WORN TIRESNever drive on worn tires. Tires should be replaced by trained
personnel when 2/32nds of an inch tread depth remains,
as indicated by the tread wear indicators molded into the
tread grooves. In most states, it is illegal to drive with less
than 2/32nds of an inch of tread remaining.TIRE MIXINGFor best performance select tires similar in size and load
rating to the original equipment tires. It is recommended
that the same size and type of tire be used on all four
wheel positions. In certain tires, casing ply material and
ply construction may vary as indicated on the sidewall of
the tire. When changing or replacing tires, it is preferred
that all four tires are the same construction type (i.e., High
Performance, All Season, Mud & Snow) and construction
(Radial or Bias Ply) . Before mixing tires of different types on
a vehicle in any confi guration, be sure to check the vehicle
owner’s manual for its recommendations.
Tires which meet the Rubber Manufacturer's Association
(RMA) defi nition of mud and snow tires are marked M/S,
M+S, M&S. On such tires, this designation is molded
into the sidewall. Tires without this notation are not
recommended for mud and/or snow driving.
If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to select tires
equivalent in size and load rating to the original equipment
tires. Always fi t performance snow tires in sets of four
(4) for optimum mud & snow traction and maintenance
of vehicle handling characteristics. If you do not, it may
adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
It is also important to check the vehicle owner’s manual
before mixing or matching tires on 4-wheel drive vehicles
as this may require special precautions.Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for more information
on tire replacement precautions.
TIRE ROTATIONTires on your Nissan vehicle should be rotated every
7,500 miles or as irregular wear develops. If irregular
wear becomes apparent or if the wear rate on the tires is
perceptibly uneven, the tires should be rotated in such a
way to alleviate the problem. Check your vehicle for any
mechanical problems and correct if necessary. Any rotation
pattern or procedure may be followed including those
indicated in the Owner’s Manual. Some tires have arrows on
the sidewall showing the direction in which the tire should
turn. When rotating this type of tire, care must be taken to
maintain the proper turning direction as indicated by the
arrows. Some vehicles have different tire sizes specifi ed
for front and rear axles. Tires on these vehicles should not
be rotated side to side (unless they are non-directional) .
Where a temporary type spare tire is available, it should
not be included in the tire rotation schedule. Such tires
are intended for temporary use only.REPLACING TWO TIRESIf your vehicle was originally equipped with four tires that
were the same size and you are only replacing two of the
four tires, install the new tires on the rear axle. Placing new
tires on the front axle may cause loss of vehicle control
in some driving conditions and cause an accident and
personal injury.
* Provided by and published at the request of the tire
manufacturers/warrantors.
IMPORTANT TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION*
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38WHAT IS COVEREDNissan* warrants to correct defects in materials or work-
manship in all genuine Nissan replacement parts, Genuine
NISMO S-tune parts, and Genuine Nissan accessories,
distributed by Nissan North America in the United States,
installed and used on Nissan (if an appropriate use and
application of the part, accessory, or Genuine NISMO
S-tune part) vehicles only, except as described under the
caption below, "WHAT IS NOT COVERED."
This warranty covers any repairs needed to correct
defects in materials or workmanship. Bedliners will be
repaired to commercially acceptable standards subject
to the conditions and limitations listed in "WHAT IS NOT
COVERED."* Nissan indicates Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003,
Franklin, TN 37068-5003 which distributes and provides con-
sumer services for Nissan Vehicles in the United States.HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTYExcept for replacement audio components, this warranty is
for 12 months or 12,000 miles from the date of installation
or purchase, whichever is earlier. However, the warranty
on Genuine Nissan replacement parts, Genuine NISMO
S-tune parts, and Genuine Nissan accessories installed in
a Nissan vehicle while the vehicle is covered by a Nissan
warranty, which would have covered the part had it been
installed in the vehicle at manufacture, will not end before
the end of that warranty.
REPLACEMENT AUDIO COMPONENTS
A replacement Radio, Tape Deck, Amplifi er or Compact
Disc Player/Auto Changer supplied by Nissan is covered
for 12 months from the time of installation or the balance
of the Basic Vehicle Warranty as it applies to audio com-
ponents, whichever is greater.
WHAT IS NOT COVEREDThis warranty does not cover:
1. Tires or batteries. These items are covered by
separate warranties.
2. Nissan Motorsports and NISMO R-tune parts,
including NISMO Legacy parts are sold "AS
IS" without warranties, express or implied unless
expressly prohibited from doing so by applicable
law, in which case the warranty provided is the
minimum required by law.
3. Normal maintenance service and parts replacement
as outlined in the maintenance schedule of your
OWNER'S MANUAL.
4. Damage or failures of parts resulting from:
• Misuse (your OWNER'S MANUAL is your guide to
proper use) .
• Accident, theft, fi re, driving through water resulting in
engine water ingestion.
• Chemical fallout, tree sap, salt, sand, hail, fl ood or other
environmental conditions.
• Modifi cation or improper repair of the part or of the
vehicle in which the part is installed.
• Use of parts not equivalent in quality or design to parts
supplied by Nissan.
• Lack of performance of required maintenance services
as outlined in your OWNER'S MANUAL.
• Use of improper or dirty fuel, fl uids or lubricants.
• Normal wear and tear, including dings, dents, dents,
chips or scratches.
5. SALVAGE TITLE. This warranty does not cover dam-
age, failures or corrosion to any Nissan replacement part,
Genuine NISMO S-Tune Part, or Genuine Nissan Ac-
cessory, installed in the vehicle, if the vehicle is issued a
"salvage" or similar title. (This exclusion does not extend to new Genuine Nissan replacement parts, NISMO S-tune
parts or Genuine Nissan accessories, installed in a Nissan
vehicle after the issuance of a "salvage" or similar title.)
WHAT YOU MUST DOIn order to obtain warranty service you must deliver the
warranted part or accessory, or the vehicles, on which
the part or accessory is installed, to an authorized Nissan
dealer in the United States or Canada at your expense with
proof of purchase (parts invoice or service repair order from
an authorized Nissan dealer) . (Continued on page 39)
LIMITED WARRANTY ON GENUINE NISSAN REPLACEMENT PARTS, GENUINE NISMO S-TUNE
PARTS, AND GENUINE NISSAN ACCESSORIES