tire size NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID 2011 L32A / 4.G User Guide

studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities of
studded snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow tires.
TIRE CHAINS
CAUTION
Only certain SAE class “S” tire chains can
be used on this vehicle. Using the wrong
Class “S” chains on this vehicle will cause
damage to the vehicle. If you plan to use
tire chains/cables, you should use a tire
chain that meets the minimum clearances
for your vehicle.Use of tire chains may be prohibited according to
location. Check the local laws before installing
tire chains. When installing tire chains, make sure
they are the proper size for the tires on your
vehicle and are installed according to the chain
manufacturer’s suggestions. Use a tire chain that
is designed to provide the specified space
A
between the installed tire chain1and where the
tire meets the rim
2as shown on the chart.
Wheel size Minimum space required
16 in .7 in (17 mm)
A tire chain that provides the specified amount of
space will provide the necessary clearance be-
tween the tire and the closest vehicle suspension
or body component. The minimum clearances are
determined using the factory-equipped tires.
Other types may damage your vehicle. Use chain
tensioners when recommended by the tire chain
manufacturer to ensure a tight fit. Loose end links
of the tire chain must be secured or removed to
prevent the possibility of whipping action dam-
age to the fenders or underbody. If possible,
avoid fully loading your vehicle when using tire
chains. In addition, drive at a reduced speed.
Otherwise, your vehicle may be damaged and/or
vehicle handling and performance may be ad-
versely affected.
Tire chains must be installed only on the
front wheels and not on the rear wheels.
Never install tire chains on a TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire.
Do not use tire chains on dry roads. Driving with
tire chains in such conditions can cause damage
to the various mechanisms of the vehicle due to
some overstress.
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●The original tires have built-in
tread wear indicators. When the
wear indicators are visible, the
tire(s) should be replaced.
● Tires degrade with age and use.
Have tires, including the spare,
over 6 years old checked by a
qualified technician because
some tire damage may not be ob-
vious. Replace the tires as neces-
sary to prevent tire failure and
possible personal injury.
● Improper service of the spare tire
may result in serious personal in-
jury. If it is necessary to repair the
spare tire, contact a NISSAN
dealer.
● For additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information”
(Canada) in the Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet.Replacing wheels and tires
When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread
design, speed rating and load carrying capacity
as originally equipped. Recommended types and
sizes are shown in “Wheels and tires” in the
“Technical and consumer information” section of
this manual.
WARNING
● The use of tires other than those recom-
mended or the mixed use of tires of
different brands, construction (bias,
bias-belted or radial) , or tread patterns
can adversely affect the ride, braking,
handling, VDC system, ground clear-
ance, body-to-tire clearance, tire chain
clearance, speedometer calibration,
headlight aim and bumper height.
Some of these effects may lead to acci-
dents and could result in serious per-
sonal injury.
● If your vehicle was originally equipped
with 4 tires that were the same size and
you are only replacing 2 of the 4 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 acci-
dent and personal injury. ●
If the wheels are changed for any rea-
son, always replace with wheels which
have the same off-set dimension.
Wheels of a different off-set could
cause premature tire wear, degrade ve-
hicle handling characteristics, affect
the VDC system and/or interference
with the brake discs/drums. Such inter-
ference can lead to decreased braking
efficiency and/or early brake pad/shoe
wear. Refer to “Wheels and tires” in the
“Technical and consumer information”
section of this manual for wheel off-set
dimensions.
● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, the TPMS will not function
and the low tire pressure warning light
will flash for approximately 1 minute.
The light will remain on after 1 minute.
Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or
system resetting.
● Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by NISSAN could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
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WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheel typeSizeOffset in (mm)
Aluminum 16 x 7J 1.77 (45)
T type (Spare) 16 x 4T 1.57 (40)
Tire size P215/60R16
Spare tire T135/90R16
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Overall lengthin (mm) 190.7 (4,844)
Overall width in (mm) 70.7 (1,795)
Overall height in (mm) 58.3 (1,481)
Front track in (mm) 61.4 (1,560)
Rear track in (mm) 61.2 (1,555)
Wheelbase in (mm) 109.3 (2,775)
Gross vehicle weight rating lb (kg) See the “F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certifi-
cation label” on the center pillar be-
tween the driver’s side front and rear
doors.
Gross axle weight rating
Front lb (kg)
Rear lb (kg)
9-8Technical and consumer information

●After the hitch is removed, seal the bolt
holes to prevent exhaust fumes, water
or dust from entering the passenger
compartment.
● Regularly check that all trailer hitch
mounting bolts are securely mounted.
Tire pressures
● When towing a trailer, inflate the ve-
hicle tires to the recommended cold
tire pressure indicated on the Tire
and Loading Information label.
● Trailer tire condition, size, load rating
and proper inflation pressure should
be in accordance with the trailer and
tire manufacturer’s specifications.
Safety chains
Always use suitable safety chains between your
vehicle and the trailer. The safety chains should
be crossed and should be attached to the hitch,
not to the vehicle bumper or axle. Be sure to leave
enough slack in the chains to permit turning
corners.
Trailer lights
CAUTION
When splicing into the vehicle electrical
system, a commercially available power-
type module/converter must be used to
provide power for all trailer lighting. This
unit uses the vehicle battery as a direct
power source for all trailer lights while
using the vehicle tail light, stoplight and
turn signal circuits as a signal source. The
module/converter must draw no more
that 15 milliamps from the stop and tail
lamp circuits. Using a module/converter
that exceeds these power requirements
may damage the vehicle’s electrical sys-
tem. See a reputable trailer dealer to ob-
tain the proper equipment and to have it
installed.
Trailer lights should comply with federal and/or
local regulations. For assistance in hooking up
trailer lights, contact a NISSAN dealer or repu-
table trailer dealer.
Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking system,
make sure it conforms to federal and/or local
regulations and that it is properly installed.
WARNING
Never connect a trailer brake system di-
rectly to the vehicle brake system.
Pre-towing tips
● Be certain your vehicle maintains a level
position when a loaded and/or unloaded
trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it
has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down
condition; check for improper tongue load,
overload, worn suspension or other possible
causes of either condition.
● Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
● Keep the cargo load as low as possible in
the trailer to keep the trailer center of gravity
low.
● Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the
trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in
the back half. Also make sure the load is
balanced side to side.
● Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, ve-
hicle tire pressure, trailer light operation, and
trailer wheel lug nuts every time you attach a
trailer to the vehicle.
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Sunroof (see Moonroof).............2-44
Sun visors ....................3-23
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-50, 2-15
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-43
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-49
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-35
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-35
Switch Autolight switch ...............2-31
Automatic power window switch ......2-43
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-34
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-30
Headlight control switch ..........2-30
Power door lock switch ............3-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .....................2-30
Turn signal switch ..............2-33
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-29
T
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start .............2-28, 3-3, 5-10
Three-way catalyst ................5-3
Tire Flat tire .....................6-2
Spare tire ................6-4, 8-42
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-11
Tire chains ..................8-39
Tire placard ..................9-11
Tire pressure .................8-32
Tire rotation ..................8-40 Types of tires
.................8-38
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-23
Wheels and tires ...............8-32
Wheel/tire size .................9-8
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .......2-13
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . .5-3
Towing Flat towing ..................9-22
Towing load/specification ..........9-19
Tow truck towing ...............6-11
Trailer towing .................9-16
T

ransceiver HomeLink Universal Transceiver ......2-48
Transmission Driving with Electronically controlled
Continuously Variable Transmission
(eCVT) ....................5-11
Electronically controlled Continuously
Variable Transmission (eCVT) fluid .....8-14
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country) ......................9-9
Trip odometer ...................2-3
Trunk lid lock opener lever ............3-18
Trunk light ....................2-47
Turn signal switch ................2-33
U
Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-23
USB interface Audio file operation ..........4-60, 4-62
Video file operation .............4-63 V
Vanity mirror ...................3-23
Vehicle Before starting the vehicle .........5-10
Starting the vehicle .............5-11
Vehicle dimensions and weights .........9-8
Vehicle does not start ...............6-7
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-23
Vehicle identification ...............9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) .................9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . . .9-9
Vehicle loading information ...........9-12
Vehicle recovery .................6-13
Vehicle security system .............2-27
Vehicle security system
(NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start .............2-28, 3-3, 5-10
Ventilators ....................4-18
Visors .......................3-23
Voice recognition system ...........4-110
W
Warning Air bag warning light .........1-50, 2-15
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-10
Battery charge warning light .....2-11, 2-13
Brake

warning light ..........2-10, 2-12
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-12
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-34
Low fuel warning light .....2-13, 2-14, 2-25
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-13
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Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-25
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-44
Seat belt warning light ............2-14
Vehicle security system ...........2-27
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-9
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-49
Warning lights ...................2-9
Washer switch Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-29
Weights (See dimensions and weights) .....9-8
Wheels and tires .................8-32
Wheel/tire size ...................9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ..................9-9
Windows Locking passengers’ windows .......2-42
Power rear windows .............2-42
Power windows ...............2-41
Rear power windows ............2-42
Windshield-washer fluid .............8-15
Windshield wiper and washer switch .....2-29
Wiper Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-29
Wiper blades .................8-18
10-7