tow bar NISSAN KICKS 2020 Owner´s Manual

Installing Crossbars (if so
equipped)
WARNING
• It is recommended that you have the
roof rack crossbars installed by a
NISSAN dealer.
• Protect the painted area on the ve-
hicle roof under the crossbars by
placing a piece of cloth under the
cross bars to prevent scratch
damage.
• Removal and re-installation of cross-
bars requires purchase of new M6
bolts (T99R1 5RL0A-S1) or the re-
application of thread-locking adhe-
sive such as LOCTITE® , 242® , or
equivalent.
• Do not attempt to adjust fasteners
on the underside of the end sup-
ports. Fasteners are pre-adjusted to
the proper torque requirement by
the manufacturer. 1. Manually remove all 8 protective caps
from the roof rack rails. See Fig. 1.
NOTE:
Please stow these protective covers in
the glove box.
CAUTION
Covers should be re-installed if cross-
bar is removed. 2. Identif y the FRONT
(A)& REAR (B)cross-
bar assembly in the kit.
NOTE:
REAR Crossbar is shorter in length com-
pared to the FRONT Crossbar
LIC4010LIC4011
2-66Instruments and controls

3. Identif y markings on bottom side of
crossbar end supports.
NOTE:
• FL is FRONT Crossbar Driver Side.
• FR is FRONT Crossbar Passenger Side
• RL is REAR Crossbar Driver Side.
• RR is REAR Crossbar Passenger Side-.When assembled, the Arrow on the
bottom side of the crossbar end support
always points towards the front of the
vehicle. 4. Position FRONT crossbar onto lef t and
right roof rack rail; and adjust right support
in and out until it fits securely into position.
See Fig. 4.
5. Make sure that the FRONT crossbar is in
proper position with respect to the roof
rack rail attachment positions, and loosely
install all 4 bolts on FRONT crossbar using
the T–30 TORX® screwdriver provided.
See Fig. 5.
NOTE:
Start with driver side front bolt. Bolts
should not be fully tightened, only par-
tially tightened.
LIC4012LIC4013LIC4014
Instruments and controls2-67

Spare tire (TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire)
When replacing a wheel without the TPMS
such as the spare tire, the TPMS will not
function.
Observe the following precautions if the
TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire must be
used. Otherwise, your vehicle could be
damaged or involved in an accident:
WARNING
• The spare tire should be used for
emergency use only. It should be re-
placed with the standard tire at the
first opportunity to avoid possible
tire or differential damage.
• Drive carefully while the TEMPORARY
USE ONLY spare tire is installed. Avoid
sharp turns and abrupt braking while
driving.
• Periodically check spare tire inflation
pressure. Always keep the pressure
of the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare
tire at 420 kPa, 4.2 bar (60 psi).
• With the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare
tire installed do not drive the vehicle
at speeds faster than 50 mph (80
km/h). •
When driving on roads covered with
snow or ice, the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire should be used on the
rear wheels and the original tire used
on the front wheels (drive wheels).
• Tire tread of the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire will wear at a faster
rate than the standard tire. Replace
the spare tire as soon as the tread
wear indicators appear.
• Do not use the spare tire on other
vehicles.
• Do not use more than one spare tire
at the same time.
• Do not tow a trailer when the TEMPO-
RARY USE ONLY spare tire is installed.
CAUTION
• Do not use tire chains on a TEMPO-
RARY USE ONLY spare tire. Tire chains
will not fit properly and may cause
damage to the vehicle.
• Because the TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire is smaller than the original
tire, ground clearance is reduced. To
avoid damage to the vehicle, do not
drive over obstacles. Also, do not
drive the vehicle through an auto-
matic car wash since it may get
caught.
Do-it-yourself8-39