NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID 2008 L32A / 4.G Warranty Booklet

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• Irregular wear or tire damage due to:
• Road hazards (including punctures, cuts, snags, impact breaks, etc.) .
• Wreck, collision, or fi re.
• Improper infl ation, overloading, high speed spinup, mis-application, misuse, negligence, racing, chain
damage or improper mounting or demounting.
• Mechanical condition of the vehicle.
• Ride disturbance after the fi rst 25% of usable treadwear or due to damaged wheels or any vehicle
condition.
• Temporary spare tires used on vehicle used in racing and on passenger cars in special applications, such
as police pursuit service.
• Any tire intentionally altered after leaving a Goodyear factory to change its appearance. (Example: White
inlay on a black tire.)
• Tires with weather cracking which were purchased more than four (4) years prior to presentation for
adjustment. If you have no proof of purchase date,
tires manufactured four (4) or more years prior to
presentation are not covered.
• Loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use of the vehicle or consequential damage.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages so the above
limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.THE WARRANTORThe warrantor of Goodyear tires is The Goodyear Tire
& Rubber Company, 1144 E. Market Street, Akron,
Ohio 44316.
For Customer Assistance:
1-800-321-2136 (Nationwide)
SAFETY WARNINGFollow safety precautions and instructions contained
in the Owner’s Manual, tire placard in the vehicle or
the Important Tire Safety Information in this booklet.
Disregarding tire safety information may result in tire
failure or explosion causing serious personal injury
or death.
Any tire, no matter how well constructed, may fail in service
or otherwise become unserviceable due to conditions
beyond the control of the manufacturer. This warranty is
not intended as a representation that a tire failure cannot
occur.
OWNER’S OBLIGATIONSa. You must present the tire to be adjusted to a Goodyear
Auto Service Center or Goodyear Tire Dealer. (Please
consult your telephone directory for locations.) Tires
replaced on an adjustment basis become the property
of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.
b. You must pay for taxes or any additional service you order at the time of adjustment.
c. No claim will be recognized unless submitted on a Goodyear claim form (supplied by Goodyear dealer or
Auto Service Center) completely fi lled out and signed
by you, the owner of the tire presented for adjustment,
or your authorized agent.
LEGAL RIGHTSThis warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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WHO IS COVEREDThe owner of a Michelin Passenger or Light Truck tire which
bears the Michelin name and complete DOT identifi cation
number.
WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG
Michelin Passenger and Light Truck tires, used in normal
service on the vehicle on which they were originally fi tted
and in accordance with the maintenance recommendations
and safety warnings contained in the owner’s manual and
in the Important Tire Safety Information Section of this
booklet, are covered by this warranty against defects in
workmanship and material for the life of the original usable
tread, or 6 years from the date of purchase, whichever
comes fi rst. At that time, all warranties, express or implied,
are terminated. The usable tread is the original tread
down to the level of the tread wear indicators - 2/32nds
of an inch (1.6mm) of tread remaining. Date of purchase
is documented by new vehicle registration or tire sales
invoice. If no proof of purchase, coverage will be based
on date of manufacture.WHAT IS NOT COVEREDTires which become unserviceable due to:
• Road hazard injury (e.g., a cut, snag, bruise, impact damage, puncture, whether repairable or not);
• Incorrect mounting of the tire, tire/wheel imbalance, or improper repair;
• Underinfl ation, overinfl ation, improper maintenance or other abuse;
• Mechanical irregularity in the vehicle such as wheel misalignment resulting in uneven or rapid wear;
• Accident, fi re, chemical corrosion, tire alteration, or vandalism;
• Ozone or weather cracking.WHAT MICHELIN WILL DO
PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES
A tire which becomes unserviceable due to a condition
covered by this warranty will be replaced with a comparable
new Michelin tire, free of charge, when 2/32nds of an inch
(1.6mm) or less of the original tread is worn, (or 25% or
less, whichever is most benefi cial to the user) and within 12
months of the date of purchase. Mounting and balancing
of tires is included. The cost of any other service charges
or applicable taxes are payable by the user.
When more than 2/32nds of an inch of original tread has
been worn (or more than 25%, whichever is most benefi cial
to the user) or after 12 months from date of purchase,
the user must pay the cost of a comparable new Michelin
passenger or light truck replacement tire on a pro-rata basis.
The dealer shall determine the charge by multiplying the
percentage of the original usable tread worn by the current
actual selling price at the adjustment location or the price
on the current Michelin Base Price List, whichever is lower.
This List is based on a predetermined price intended to
fairly represent the actual selling price of the tire. The cost
of mounting, balancing and any other service charges or
applicable taxes are payable by the user.
MICHELIN TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
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WHAT THE CONSUMER MUST DOWhen making a claim under the terms of this warranty, the
consumer must present the tire to an authorized Michelin
Dealer. To locate an Authorized Tire Dealer, check the
yellow pages under “Tire Dealers - Retail.”
The vehicle on which the tire was used should be available
for inspection.
It is essential that you read and understand the safety and
maintenance recommendations (see Safety Maintenance
Information) for your tires.
CONDITIONS AND EXCLUSIONSTHIS WARRANTY DOES NOT PROVIDE COMPENSATION
FOR LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF USE OF VEHICLE,
INCONVENIENCE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE.
TIRES PRESENTED FOR CLAIM REMAIN THE
PROPERTY OF THE CONSUMER AND MICHELIN
ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSS OF, OR
DAMAGE TO, TIRES WHICH ARE IN THE CUSTODY
OR CONTROL OF A MICHELIN TIRE DEALER FOR
THE PURPOSES OF INSPECTION FOR WARRANTY
ADJUSTMENT. IN THE EVENT OF A DISPUTED CLAIM,
THE CONSUMER MUST MAKE THE TIRE AVAILABLE
FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. NO MICHELIN REPRESENTATIVE, EMPLOYEE OR
DEALER HAS THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR IMPLY
ANY REPRESENTATION, PROMISE OR AGREEMENT,
WHICH IN ANY WAY VARIES THE TERMS OF THIS
WARRANTY.
THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY IN THE UNITED
STATES AND CANADA.
CONSUMER RIGHTS
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS
WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AND PROVINCE
TO PROVINCE.
SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Read your vehicle owners manual, the information on the
sidewall of your tires, the vehicle tire information placard
and the Important Tire Safety Information section of this
booklet for essential safety and maintenance information.
THE WARRANTORThe warrantor of Michelin Tires is Michelin North America,
Inc. 1 Parkway South, P.O. Box 19001, Greenville, South
Carolina 29602-9001.
For Customer Assistance:
1-800-TIRE HELP (800-847-3435) - U. S.
1-800-461-8473 - Canada (outside Quebec)
1-800-565-7638 - Canada (Quebec)
DANGERDisregarding any of the safety precautions and
instructions contained in the Owner’s Manual or the
Important Tire Safety Information in this booklet may
result in tire failure or explosion causing serious personal
injury or death.
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PASSENGER TIRES AND LIGHT TRUCK
TIRES LIMITED WARRANTY
Toyo Tire (U.S.A.) Corporation warrants Toyo brand
passenger tires and light truck tires mounted on vehicles as
original equipment for adjustable conditions as follows:
1. What is covered by the warranty:
Toyo brand passenger and light truck tires are warranted for adjustable conditions other than those listed under
“What Is Not Covered” for the new original usable
tread down to the treadwear indicators (2/32nd"
tread remaining) or for 60 months from the date of
manufacture, whichever comes fi rst. The DOT serial
number on the sidewall of the tire will be used to
determine date of manufacture. This time limit does
not apply to Toyo temporary spare tires. Presence of
a manufacturing anomaly is not necessarily required to
qualify for adjustment.
(A) When less than 25% of the original usable tread
of a radial tire, or less than 50% of the original
usable tread of a temporary spare tire has been
worn, the tire will be replaced with a new Toyo tire
free of charge, including mounting and balancing.
(Adjustments for ride disturbances or vibration,
which cannot be corrected by balancing are only
adjustable in the fi rst 25% of usable tread.) Service
charges or any applicable taxes are payable by
you.
(B) When more than 25% of the original usable tread
of a radial tire, or more than 50% of the original
usable tread of a temporary spare tire has been worn
the user must pay for the cost of a replacement
tire based on the amount of tread used. This is calculated by dividing the number of 32nds of an
inch used by the original usable tread depth and
multiplying by the actual current dealer selling price.

Service charges or any applicable taxes are payable
by you.
2. What is not covered by the warranty: (A) Mileage is not warranted.
(B) Damage due to road hazards whether repairable or not (such as cuts, snags, bruises, impact or
punctures, improper tire chains) .
(C) Irregular tread wear or rapid tread wear due to failure to rotate the tires at recommended intervals, or from
vehicle misalignment.
(D) Damage resulting from improper repair materials or procedures.
(E) Damage from incorrect mounting or dismounting of the tire, incorrect wheel size, or failure to balance
the tires.
(F) D amage or uneven tread wear from incorrect
infl ation, overloading, fi re, theft, defective mechanical
conditions such as brakes, shocks, rims, wreck or
collision, and willful damage or abuse.
(G) Damage, corrosion, or rubber deterioration due to the use of oil-based chemicals, water-based sealers,
balancing substances, or fl ammable gases.
(H) Ride, balance, or vibration complaints after the fi rst 25% of tread wear.
(I) Minor surface blemishes due to weathering and normal wear and tear which do not affect the
serviceability of the tire. (J) Any tire which has been run to destruction while
fl a t .
(K) Tires used in commercial service.
(L) Claims after 5 years from the date the tire was manufactured.
(M) Tires on vehicles normally operated outside the United States.
(N) Claims made by anyone other than the original retail purchaser of the vehicle.
(O) Tires with the D.O.T. identifi cation number removed or rendered illegible, or branded "used".
(P) Any claim where the tire is not presented and available for Toyo's inspection.
(Q) Any tire for which mileage and tire rotation records are not available or verifi able.
(R) Any tires worn beyond the wear bars (less than 2/32" remaining tread) .
(S) Temporary spare tires used at speeds over 50 miles per hour.
(T) Dealer service charges are not covered for routine or required maintenance of the tires such as alignments
or rotation.
CONSUMER’S OBLIGATION
The consumer is responsible for proper tire care and
maintenance:
(1) Tires must be rotated every 7,500 miles or sooner if upon inspection, irregular or erratic tread wear is
beginning to appear. Keep a record of the rotation.
(2) The consumer must maintain the recommended
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THE WARRANTOR
The warrantor of Toyo Tires is Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp., 6415
Katella Ave., Suite 200, Cypress, CA 90630.
IMPORTANT SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION!
Any tire, no matter how well constructed, can fail as a result
of punctures, impact damage, improper infl ation or other
conditions resulting from use. Tire failures may create a risk
of property damage or personal injury. To reduce the risk
of tire failure, we strongly recommend the following:
WARNING!
SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM:
1. Tire failure due to underinfl ation, vehicle overloading,
or use in excess of legal speeds – follow owner’s
manual or tire information placard in your vehicle.
2. Explosion of tire/rim assembly due to improper mounting – only specially trained persons should
mount tires.
Refer to Important Tire Safety Information and
instructions contained in this booklet, the tire placard
in the vehicle or the Owner’s Manual.
TOYO TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
air pressure in the tires according to Nissan’s
recommendation.
(3) The consumer must maintain the vehicle’s alignment in accordance with Nissan’s specifi cations.
(4) The load capacity of the tires must not be exceeded.
(5) The tire’s maximum speed capability must not be exceeded.
TO MAKE A CLAIM UNDER THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY
In the event that you make a claim under the terms of the
warranty, you must:
(1) P resent your tires, and your vehicle to an authorized Toyo
Dealer. (Call consumer relations at (800) 442-8696
or check dealer locator at http://www.toyo.com for the
nearest dealer location.)
(2) Complete and sign the Toyo Standard Claim form provided by the dealer and leave the tire with the dealer
for warranty processing.
NOTE: For your convenience, your nearest authorized Nissan Dealership will also assist you with your tire
service requirements or in obtaining tire warranty
service from the tire manufacturer.
The consumer is entitled to an adjustment in accordance with
the warranty that was in effect when the tire was installed
on the vehicle as original equipment. The adjustment
policy provides for replacement with a comparable new
Toyo tire if a Toyo tire becomes unserviceable due to an
adjustable condition verifi ed by Toyo’s inspection of the
tire. Free replacement or a pro-rated charge depends on the remaining usable tread when the tire is presented
for adjustment.
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
This warranty is limited to the 50 United States, and the
District of Columbia. All implied warranties, including
warranty of merchantability or fi tness for a particular purpose
are expressly limited to the duration of this warranty. All
obligations or liabilities for incidental or consequential
damages are hereby excluded (such as loss of time,
loss of use of vehicle, towing charges or road service or
inconvenience) . Some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. No Toyo em-
ployee, representative or dealer has the authority to make
or imply any representation, promise or agreement which
in any way varies the terms of this warranty. This warranty
gives you specifi c legal rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
Important: In accordance with Federal Law, this warranty
has been designated as a “Limited Warranty”.
Nothing in this warranty is intended to be
a
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WHO IS THE WARRANTORThe warrantor of the tires supplied as original equipment
on your new Nissan vehicle is the tire manufacturer or
tire distributor of your specifi c tires. Nissan is NOT the
warrantor of your original equipment tires. The warrantor
for each of the tire brands which may be installed as original
equipment on your new Nissan is listed below.
■ BFGoodrich Tires
P.O. Box 19026
Greenville, South Carolina 29602-9026
1-877-788-8899
■ Bridgestone and Firestone Tires
Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.
Attn: Technical Services
One Bridgestone Park
Nashville, Tennessee 37214
1-800-TIREBSA (1-800-847-3272)
■ Continental General Tire, Inc.
1800 Continental Blvd.
Charlotte, North Carolina 28273
1-800-847-3349
1-800-461-1776 (In Canada)
http://www.contigentire.com
■ Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear
and Dunlop Tires)
1144 E. Market Street
Akron, Ohio 44316
1-800-321-2136 ■
Michelin North America, Inc.
1 Parkway South
P.O. Box 19001
Greenville, South Carolina 29602-9001
1-800-TIRE HELP
(1-800-847-3435) - U. S.
1-800-461-8473 - Canada (outside Quebec)
1-800-565-7638 - Canada (Quebec)
■ Toyo (U.S.A.) Corporation
6415 Katella Ave., Suite 200
Cypress, California 90630
1-800-442-8696
http://www.toyo.com
WHAT IS COVEREDThe tire manufacturer’s warranty for the specifi c tires
supplied as original equipment on your vehicle may be
found on the preceeding pages.
Please refer to the following pages for important
safety information.
WHAT YOU MUST DOTo obtain information on tire warranties and tire dealer
service locations or for customer service, contact the
appropriate warrantor listed above.
In order to obtain warranty service, you must present the
unserviceable tire to an authorized Nissan dealer or to an
authorized dealer of the warrantor in the United States or
Canada. Their names and addresses are listed in your local
telephone directory. Your Nissan dealer will also assist
you with your tire service requirements or in obtaining tire
warranty service from the tire manufacturer.
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Any tire, no matter how well constructed, may fail due
to improper maintenance or service factors. This could
create a risk of property damage and serious or fatal injury.
Disregarding any of the safety precautions and instructions
contained in this manual may result in tire failure or explosion
causing serious personal injury or death. For your safety,
comply with the following:
TIRE INFLATIONKeep tires infl ated to the pressures recommended on
the tire data placard. (See your OWNER’S MANUAL for
location.) These infl ation pressures must be maintained as
a minimum. However, do not exceed the maximum pressure
rating indicated on the tire sidewall.
CHECK INFLATION PRESSURES ON ALL YOUR TIRES,
INCLUDING THE SPARE, WHEN TIRES ARE COLD, AT
LEAST ONCE A MONTH BEFORE DRIVING.
Failure to maintain correct infl ation may result in improper
vehicle handling and may cause rapid and irregular tire
wear, sudden tire destruction, loss of vehicle control and
serious personal injury. Therefore, infl ation pressures
should be checked at least once a month and always prior
to long distance trips.
Pressures should be checked when tires are cold. The
tires are cold when your vehicle has been driven less
than a mile at moderate speed after being stopped for
three or more hours.
CHECKING PRESSURE WHEN
TIRES ARE HOT
If you must add air when your tires are hot, add four pounds
per square inch (psi) (28kPa) above the recommended
cold air pressure. Recheck the infl ation pressure when
the tire is cold.
For Example Only:
Gauge reading of hot tire: 32psi
If recommended pressure is: 30psi
Desired gauge reading of hot tire 30 + 4psi = 34psi
Check cold pressures as soon as possible, at least by
the next day. Never “bleed” air from hot tires as your tire
will be underinfl ated. Use an accurate tire gauge to check
pressures. Never allow children to air up tires.
DRIVING ON ANY TIRE THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE
CORRECT INFLATION PRESSURE IS DANGEROUS.
For replacement tires, the correct infl ation pressure will
be provided by your tire dealer, if not, refer to the vehicle
decal.
Underinfl ation produces extreme fl exing of the sidewalls and
builds up heat which may result in sudden tire destruction
and serious personal injury. Overinfl ation can cause the tire
to be more susceptible to impact damage.
LOAD LIMITSDO NOT OVERLOAD. DRIVING ON ANY OVERLOADED
TIRE IS DANGEROUS. Never load your tires beyond the
load carrying limits molded into the sidewall of the tires or
the maximum vehicle load limit as shown on the vehicle
tire data placard, whichever is less. Overloading causes
heat to build up which can lead to sudden tire failure and serious personal injury.
SPEED LIMITS AND SPEED RATED
TIRES
HIGH SPEED DRIVING CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Never operate your vehicle in excess of lawful speeds or
the maximum speeds justifi ed by the driving conditions.
Excessive speeds or racing can cause heat buildup in a tire
leading to possible failure and serious personal injury.
Correct infl
ation pressure is especially important.
However, at high speeds, even with the correct infl ation
pressure, a road hazard, for example, is more diffi cult to
avoid and if contact is made, there is a greater chance of
causing tire damage than at the lower speed. Moreover,
driving at high speed reduces the reaction time available
to avoid accidents and bring your vehicle to a safe stop. If
you see any damage to a tire or wheel, replace it with your
spare tire and see your tire dealer at once.
Tire speed ratings do not imply that a vehicle can be safely
driven at the maximum speed for which the tire is rated. In
addition, some damages or improper repairs may cause
a speed-rated tire to lose its speed rating. Exceeding the
tire’s maximum speed rating will cause the tire to build up
excessive heat which can cause tire damage that could
result in sudden tire destruction and rapid air loss. Failure to
control a vehicle with sudden air loss can lead to an accident.
In any case, you should not exceed reasonable speeds as
indicated by the legal limits and driving conditions.
* Provided by and published at the request of the tire manufacturers/warrantors.
IMPORTANT TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION*
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SPEED SYMBOLS - are shown on the sidewall of some
tires. The following table shows the maximum speed
corresponding to the symbol.
SPEED RATINGS
†Speed Speed Maximum
Rating mph km/Hr
M 81 130
N 87 140
P 93 150
Q 99 160
R 106 170
S 112 180
T 118 190
H 130 210
V* 149 240
Z** 149 240
*Some V (or VR) rated tires may have a speed
capacity of greater than 149 mph (240 km/h) . Consult
your tire manufacturer for maximum speed ratings if your
vehicle capability exceeds this speed.
**Z (or ZR) rated tires are designed for use on
cars with maximum speed capabilities in excess
of 149 mph (240 km/h) . Consult your tire manufacturer
for maximum speed capabilities.
†Although a tire may be speed rated, we do not endorse the
operation of any vehicle in an unsafe or unlawful manner. Speed ratings are based on laboratory tests which relate
to performance on the road, but are not applicable if tires
are underinfl
ated, overloaded, worn out, damaged, altered,
improperly repaired, or retreaded. Furthermore, tire speed
ratings do not imply that vehicles can be safely driven at
the maximum speed for which the tire is rated, particularly
under adverse road and weather conditions or if the vehicle
has unusual characteristics. Most highway passenger tires
that do not have a speed symbol in the sidewall have a
maximum speed rating of 105 mph. Light truck highway
tires that do not have a speed symbol on the sidewall of
the tire have a maximum speed of 87 mph. Some light
truck tires may have higher maximum speeds; consult
your tire dealer. The speed and other ratings of retreaded
tires are assigned by the retreader and voids the original
manufacturer’s ratings.
IMPORTANT: In order to maintain the speed capability
of the vehicle, replacement tires must have speed ratings
equal to or higher than those fi tted as original equipment
(as indicated on the vehicle placard or owners manual) .
If tires with lower speed ratings are fi tted, the speed
capability of the vehicle will be lowered to the maximum
speed capability of the replacement tire as indicated on
the above table.
Remember...High speed driving can be dangerous and
may be damaging to your tires.
And...When driving at highway speeds, correct infl ation
pressure is especially important.
Contact the manufacturer of your tires for their position
and assistance on the repair of speed-rated tires. When
you are replacing tires that have a speed rating, you must
replace with tires of the same or higher speed rating if the
speed capability of the vehicle is to be maintained.
VISUAL INSPECTIONINSPECT YOUR TIRES. DO NOT DRIVE ON A
DAMAGED TIRE OR WHEEL. Check your tires frequently
for scrapes, bulges, separations, cuts, snags, cracks,
penetrations or excessive localized wear from hard braking.
Also check for abnormal tire wear, particularly on the edges
of the tire tread which may be caused by misalignment or
underinfl ation. Impacts can damage the inner portion of the
tire without being visible on the outside. If damage can be
seen on the tires or wheels, or if you suspect that possible
impact damage may have occurred, replace with spare at
once and have your tire store or dealer inspect your tires
immediately. Use of a damaged tire could result in tire
destruction. When inspecting your tires, including the spare,
check your air pressures. If your pressure check indicates
that one of your tires has lost pressure of two pounds or
more, look for signs of penetrations, valve leakage, or wheel
damage that may account for the air loss.
All tires will wear out faster when subjected to high speeds
as well as hard cornering, rapid starts, sudden stops,
frequent driving on roads which are in poor condition, and
off-road use. Roads with holes and rocks or other objects
can damage tires and cause misalignment of your vehicle.
When you drive on such roads, drive on them carefully
and slowly, and before driving again at normal or highway
speeds, examine your tires for any damage, such as cuts,
bulges, penetrations, unusual wear patterns, etc.
* Provided by and published at the request of the tire manufacturers/warrantors.
IMPORTANT TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION*
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TREAD WEAR INDICATORS (WEAR BARS): Tires
contain Tread Wear Indicators (Wear Bars) in the
grooves of the tire tread which show up when only
2/32nds of an inch (1.6mm) of tread is remaining. At
this stage, your tires must be replaced. Tires worn
beyond this stage are dangerous.
HAZARDSObjects in the road that threaten a tire should be safely
avoided. These objects are potholes, glass, metal, rocks,
wood debris and the like. Unavoidable contact should
prompt a thorough tire inspection.
You may not always recall hitting an object that can damage
or injure your tires. If while driving your vehicle experiences
any unusual vibrations, ride disturbance or noise and/or
you suspect that possible damage to the tires or vehicle
has occurred. DO NOT JAM OR LOCK YOUR BRAKES!

Rather reduce your speed and drive with caution until you
can safely pull off the road. Stop and inspect the tires. If
the tire is underinfl ated or damaged, defl ate, remove the
tire and rim assembly and replace it with your spare. If you
cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest
vehicle or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected.
REPAIRING, MOUNTING AND
DEMOUNTING OF TIRES
Do not attempt to repair, mount or demount a
tire yourself. Tire changing can be dangerous and
must be done by professionally trained persons using
proper tools and procedures as specifi ed by the Rubber
Manufacturers Association (RMA) . Follow these
mounting recommendations. Your tires should be
mounted on wheels of correct size and type and which are
in good, clean condition. Bent, chipped or rusted wheels
may cause tire damage. The inside of the tire must be free from foreign materials. Have your dealer check the
wheels before mounting new tires.
Mismatched tires
and rims can explode during mounting. Also, mismatched
tires and rims can result in dangerous tire failure on the
road. If a tire is mounted by error on the wrong-sized rim,
do not remount it on the proper rim - scrap it. It may be
damaged internally (which is not externally visible) by being
dangerously stretched and could fail on the highway.
Old valves may leak. When new tubeless tires are mounted,
have new valves of the correct type installed. Tubeless tires
must be mounted only on wheels designed for tubeless
tires, i.e., wheels which have safety humps or ledges.
Never perform a temporary repair, use an innertube or
inject sealant as a permanent substitute for a proper
repair. Only qualifi ed persons should repair tires.
Be sure that all your valves have suitable valve caps. This
will keep valve cores clean and clear and guard against
leakage.
REPAIRS - WHENEVER POSSIBLE, SEE A TIRE
DEALER AT ONCE. Some tire manufacturers do not
warrant any inspection or repair process. The repair is
entirely the responsibility of the repairer. Punctures in the
tread of a passenger tire which do not exceed 1/4 of an inch
(6mm) in diameter can usually be repaired by following the
Rubber Manufacturer's Association (RMA) Passenger and
Light Truck Repair procedures. Contact the manufacturer of
your tires for its position and assistance as to the acceptable
location for a proper repair and the repair of speed rated
tires. Do not use plug repairs. They may cause further
damage to the tire. They are not always air tight and
the plug may fail. Do not exceed posted speed limits on
any repaired tire. Certain tire manufacturers speed ratings are voided if the tire is repaired.
Although a tire was properly repaired, internal structural
damage resulting from the puncture may have occurred.

Sometime later the damage may cause the tire to be
removed from service.
If the tire has a puncture in the tread which exceeds 1/4 inch
(6mm) , the tire must be replaced. If any tire has sustained a
puncture, have the tire inspected internally by a tire dealer
for possible damage that may have occurred.
Improper mounting and infl ation procedures can cause an
explosion of the tire/rim assembly. Only specially trained
persons should perform these tasks. Contact your tire store
or dealer for assistance.
CAUTION - Never, under any circumstance,
introduce a fl ammable substance into a tire.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCINGWheel alignment and balancing are important for safety
and maximum mileage from your tires. Check how your
tires are wearing at least once a month. If your tires are
wearing unevenly, such as the inside shoulder of the tire
wearing faster than the rest of the tread, or if you detect
excessive vibration, your vehicle may be out of alignment
or balance. These conditions not only shorten the life of
your tires, but adversely affect the handling characteristics
of your vehicle which could be dangerous. If you detect
irregular wear or vibration, have your alignment and
balance checked immediately. Tires which have been run
underinfl ated will show more wear on the shoulders than
in the center of the tread.
* Provided by and published at the request of the tire manufacturers/warrantors.
IMPORTANT TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION*
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HARD 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 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. Whenever only two tires are replaced, the new
tires should be put on the rear axle of vehicles equipped
with the same size tire on all four wheel positions .
* Provided by and published at the request of the tire manufacturers/warrantors.
IMPORTANT TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION*
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