engine NISSAN PATHFINDER HYBRID 2016 R52 / 4.G Warranty Booklet

LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER
WARRANTY TERMS AND STATE LAW
RIGHTS
EXTRA EXPENSES - LIMITATIONS OF DAMAGES
This warranty does not cover incidental or
consequential damages such as loss of the
use of the vehicle, inconvenience or commer-
cial loss.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABIL-
ITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE 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 limita-
tions on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
Nissan
1does not authorize any person to create for
it any other warranty, obligation or liability in con-
nection with this vehicle.
THE WARRANTY BEGINS
The warranty period begins on the date the vehicle is
delivered to the first retail buyer or put into use, which-
ever is earlier.
FOR HOW LONG AND WHAT IS
COVERED
BASIC COVERAGEThe basic coverage period is 36 months or
36,000 miles, whichever comes first.
This warranty covers any repairs needed to cor-
rect defects in materials or workmanship of all
parts and components of each new Nissan ve-
hicle supplied by Nissan subject to the exclusions
listed under the heading “WHAT IS NOT COV-
ERED” or, if the part is covered by one of the
separate coverages described in the following
sections of this warranty, that specific coverage
applies instead of the basic coverage.
Bedliners will be repaired to commercially ac-
ceptable standards subject to the conditions and
limitations listed in WHAT IS NOT COVERED.
POWERTRAIN COVERAGEThe Powertrain coverage period is 60 months or
60,000 miles, whichever comes first.
This warranty covers any repairs needed to cor-
rect defects in materials or workmanship.
Powertrain coverage applies to components
listed below under the headings, Engine, Trans-
mission and Transaxle, Drivetrain, and Restraint
System, supplied by Nissan subject to the exclu-
sions listed under the heading “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, flywheel,
seals, and gaskets.
TRANSMISSION AND TRANSAXLE
Case and all internal parts, torque converter and
converter housing, automatic transmission control
module, transfer case and all internal parts, seals
and gaskets, clutch cover and housing A/T cooler,
and electronic transmission controls.
DRIVETRAIN
Drive shafts, final drive housing, and all internal
parts, propeller shafts, universal joints, bearings,
seals and gaskets.
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Air bags and related electronic control systems.
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV) SYSTEM
WARRANTY
This warranty covers repairs needed to correct
defects in materials or workmanship of the com-
ponents listed here and supplied by Nissan, sub-
ject to the exceptions indicated under “What is
Not Covered” sections of this manual:
– Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU
–
High Voltage Battery Pack (Hybrid Vehicle Battery)
– Inverter Unit
Coverage is for 96 months or 100,000 miles,
whichever occurs first.
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2016 NEW HYBRID VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY 7

CORROSION COVERAGE (PERFORATION
FROM CORROSION)
Any body sheet metal panel supplied by Nissan
found to have developed perforation (rust-
through) due to corrosion in normal use is covered
for 60 months, regardless of mileage, subject to
the exclusions listed under the heading “WHAT IS
NOT COVERED”. No additional rust proofing ap-
plications are required. Perforation is a condition
in which any body sheet metal panel has corroded
from one surface through to another.
TOWING COVERAGEIf your vehicle is inoperative due to the failure of a
warranted part, during any of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranties, including Emission and Seat-
belt warranties, towing service to the nearest au-
thorized Nissan dealership is covered.
ADJUSTMENT COVERAGEService adjustments not usually associated with
the replacement of parts, such as wheel alignment
and wheel balancing, are covered only during the
first 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes
first.
● Limited 6 month warranty coverage:
OE wiper blade inserts are covered for the first six
months of ownership.
REFRIGERANT RECHARGE ONLY COVERAGE Refrigerant recharge not associated with the re-
pair or replacement of a warranted part is covered
only during the first 12 months, regardless of the
mileage.
NO CHARGE
Warranty repairs will be made at no charge for parts
and/or labor (except for tires, in which case you may pay
certain charges as noted above or as described in the
applicable tire warranty found later in this booklet) . Any
needed parts replacement will be made using Genuine
Nissan or Nissan approved new or remanufactured parts.
Nissan reserves the right to make changes at any time,
without notice, to production and service parts in their
specifications, colors, and materials, including those used
in connection with warranty repairs. For this reason, when
approved by Nissan and at Nissan’s discretion, function-
ally equivalent replacement parts may be used that do not
exactly match the original production part.
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICEYou must take the vehicle to an authorized Nissan
dealer in the United States or Canada during regular
business hours at your expense in order to obtain
warranty service. The names and addresses of au-
thorized Nissan dealers are listed in telephone direc-
tories and in www.nissanusa.com.
If you require warranty service outside of the United
States (see terms under caption “APPLICABILITY”) ,
contact an authorized Nissan dealer in that country.
MAINTENANCE, DATA ACCESS, AND
RECORDS
As a condition of this warranty, you are responsible for
properly using, maintaining and caring for your vehicle
as outlined in your Owner’s Manual and your Nissan
Service & Maintenance Guide, and maintaining copies
of all maintenance records & receipts for review by
Nissan. You are also required to provide consent to give Nissan
access to data stored on vehicle systems. Failure to do
so is likely to result in the denial of warranty coverage.
Evidence of the performance of the required mainte-
nance should be kept and presented as proof of such
maintenance in connection with related warranty re-
pairs. To assist you in maintaining appropriate records,
the maintenance log located in your Nissan Service &
Maintenance Guide can be used along with supporting
repair invoices, receipts and other such records.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
GENERAL EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corro-
sion resulting from or caused by:
Failure to operate the vehicle in accordance with the
Owner’s Manual
Misuse, such as using the vehicle to towFailure of a component not covered by warrantyRacing and competitive drivingTheft, vandalism, fire, or flooding (including engine
water ingestion)
Accident, collision, being towedRepairs performed by anyone other than an autho-
rized Nissan dealer
Glass breakage, unless resulting from defects in
material or workmanship
Normal wear and tear, including dings, dents, chips,
or scratches
Damage caused by any automated or manually op-
erated car wash or by using a pressure washer
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8 2016 NEW HYBRID VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY

EMISSION DEFECTS WARRANTY
Nissan1warrants 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 WARRANTY
Covered components are listed below under the cap-
tion “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
WARRANTY
This warranty is for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever
occurs first. The warranty begins the date the vehicle is
delivered to the first retail buyer or put into use, which-
ever is earlier. Additionally, the engine control module /
onboard diagnostic device and catalytic converter(s)
listed below and indicated by an Ounder the caption
WARRANTY PARTS LIST are covered for 8 years or
80,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE
WARRANTY WHEN DOES THIS
WARRANTY APPLY
The Emission Performance warranty applies to your 2016
Nissan vehicle ONLY when both of the following occur.
1. The vehicle fails to meet applicable emissions stan- dards 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 fine 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
WARRANTY
Nissan1warrants that it will remedy any non-conformity
in your vehicle which causes it to fail an approved
emissions test during the first 24 months or
24,000 miles, whichever occurs first. This warranty
begins the date the vehicle is delivered to the first retail
buyer or put into use, whichever is earlier.
Additionally, failure of an approved emissions test result-
ing 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
RIGHTS
EXTRA EXPENSES - LIMITATIONS OF DAMAGES
This warranty does not cover incidental or
consequential damages such as loss of the
use of the vehicle, inconvenience or commer-
cial loss.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABIL-
ITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE 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 limita-
tions on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
Nissan
1does not authorize any person to create for
it any other warranty, obligation or liability in con-
nection with this vehicle.
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1 Nissan indicates Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin, TN 37068-5003 which distributes Nissan vehicles in the United States.
10 FEDERAL HYBRID VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL LIMITED WARRANTIES

WARRANTY PARTS LISTFuel injection system
Engine control module/onboard diagnostic deviceOxygen sensor(s)Mass air flow sensorIntake manifoldThrottle body
Catalytic converter(s)Exhaust manifold(s)Exhaust tube from manifold to catalytic converter
Front exhaust tube with catalytic converter perma-
nently attached
Camshaft position sensor(s)Crankshaft position sensor(s)Spark plugs, ignition coil and wiresIgnition control module
Exhaust manifold with catalytic converter perma-
nently attached
Evaporative emission control systemFuel filler neck restrictor and check valveFuel tank and filler capIdle air control systemPositive crankcase ventilation systemExhaust gas recirculation (EGR) control systemPulsed secondary air injection system and valvesHoses, clamps, fittings, tubing, sealing gaskets or
devices and mounting hardware used in above sys-
tems
Vacuum and temperature sensitive valves and
switches used in above systems
Electronic sensors and controls used in above sys-
tems
The Emission Performance or Defect Warranty
may be subject to future governmental adminis-
trative action. Nissan reserves the right to
change the terms of the warranty to be consis-
tent with these actions. See your dealer for infor-
mation regarding possible changes.
o = Long Term Federal Emission Parts covered for 96 months/or 80,000 miles.
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The following statement is required to be pro-
vided by regulations of the California Air Re-
sources Board.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS
The California Air Resources Board is pleased to ex-
plain the emission control system warranty on your
2016 vehicle
2. In California, new motor vehicles must
be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s
stringent anti-smog standards. Nissan
3must 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.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
COVERAGE
For 3 years or 50,000 miles (whichever occurs first):
1) If your vehicle fails a Smog Check
inspection, all necessary repairs and ad-
justments will be made by Nissan to ensure
that your vehicle passes the inspection.
This is your emission control system PER-
FORMANCE WARRANTY.
2) If any emission-related part on your vehicle is defective, the part will be repaired or re-
placed by Nissan. This is your short-term
emission control system DEFECTS
WARRANTY.
For 7 years or 70,000 miles (whichever occurs first):
If an emission-related part listed in this
warranty booklet specially noted with cov-
erage for 7 years or 70,000 miles is
defective, the part will be repaired or re-
placed by Nissan. This is your long-term
emission control system DEFECTS
WARRANTY.
OWNER’S WARRANTY
RESPONSIBILITIES
As the vehicle owner, you are responsible for the per-
formance 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 modifications.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights
and responsibilities, you should contact Nissan’s Con-
sumer 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.
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1 These warranties apply to all California and 50-state emission equipped 2016 model year Nissan vehicles sold for registration as new vehicles in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine,
Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, or Washington only.
2 Throughout this Limited Emission Control Warranty, “vehicle” means a Nissan model vehicle.
3 Nissan indicates Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin, TN 37068-5003 which manufactures and distributes Nissan vehicles in the United States.
CALIFORNIA HYBRID VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTIES113

The following is Nissan’s3new vehicle emission
control warranty statement for vehicles certified
for sale in California and sold for registration as a
new vehicle in California, Connecticut, Delaware,
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey,
Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont or
Washington only.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER
WARRANTY TERMS AND STATE LAW
RIGHTS
EXTRA EXPENSES - LIMITATIONS OF DAMAGESThis warranty does not cover incidental or
consequential damages such as loss of the
use of the vehicle, inconvenience or commer-
cial loss.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT-
ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURA-
TION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages or limita-
tions on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific 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 con-
nection with this vehicle.
EMISSIONS DEFECTS WARRANTY
WHAT 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 af-
fects applicable regulated emission(s) .
Exceptions to this warranty are listed below under the
caption “WHAT IS NOT COVERED.”
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY
This warranty is for 3 years or 50,000 miles, whichever
occurs first. Additionally, the components listed under
the caption “Long-Term Emission System Defects War-
ranty Parts List” are covered for 7 years or 70,000 miles,
whichever occurs first, and except that the catalytic
converter and engine control module (ECM) are war-
ranted for 8 years or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs
first. The warranty begins the date the vehicle is deliv-
ered to the first 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 out-
lined in the maintenance instructions in your Nissan
Service & Maintenance Guide.
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LONG-TERM EMISSION SYSTEM
DEFECTS WARRANTY PARTS LIST
Fuel Tank
EGI Wiring Harness
Transmission Control
Module
Knock Sensor
Throttle Body
Throttle Body Bypass
Valve
Signal Plate
Supercharger
Engine Control Module
o
Exhaust Manifold w/
Catalytic Converter
o
Front Exhaust Tube w/
Catalytic Converter
0
HEV Battery Assembly
oo
HEV Power Inverter
oo
HEV Control Module
oo
MuranoHybridXXXXXXXXXXX000XXX
Pathfinder Hybrid XXXXXX XXXXXXX
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o = Long Term Federal Emission Parts covered for 96 months or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
oo = Federal Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) System Parts covered for 96 months or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
ooo = This part repair is less than the California high cost threshold; however, it is classified as a Long Term miles, whichever occurs first.
Federal Emission Part and is covered for 96 months or 80,000 miles, whichever comes first. Term miles, whichever occurs first.
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Always maintain inflation pressure at the level
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer as
shown on the vehicle placard, vehicle certifica-
tion label or in the vehicle Owner’s Manual:
Underinflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may
result in severe cracking, component separation or “blow-
out.” It reduces tire load capacity, allows excessive side-
wall flexing and increases rolling resistance, resulting in
heat and mechanical damage. Maintaining proper inflation
pressure is the single most important thing you can do to
promote tire durability and maximize tread life.
Overinflation increases stiffness, which may deteriorate
ride and generate unwanted vibration. Overinflation also
increases the chances of impact damage.
DON’T OVERLOAD YOUR VEHICLE OR
TIRES
Check your vehicle Owner’s Manual to determine the
load limits. Overloading your vehicle places stress on
your tires and other critical vehicle components. Over-
loading a vehicle can cause poor handling, increased
fuel consumption and may cause tire failure. Overload-
ing your tires can result in severe cracking, component
separation orblowout.
Never fit your vehicle with new tires that have less load
capacity than shown on the vehicle tire placard and
remember that optimum rim width is important for
proper tire load distribution and function.
The maximum load capacity stamped on the sidewalls of
P-Metric & European Metric tires is reduced by 10%
when used on a light truck, utility vehicle or trailer. Never
fit P-Metric or European Metric tires to light trucks that
specify LT-type replacement tires.
DON’T SPIN YOUR TIRES
EXCESSIVELY
Avoid excessive tire spinning when your vehicle is stuck
in snow, ice, mud or sand. The centrifugal forces gen-
erated by a free-spinning tire/wheel assembly may
cause sudden tire explosion resulting in vehicle damage
and/or serious personal injury to you or a bystander.
Never exceed 35 mph/55 km/h, as indicated on your
speedometer. Use a gentle backward and forward rock-
ing motion to free your vehicle for continued driving.
Never stand near or behind a tire spinning at high
speeds. For example, while attempting to push a vehicle
that is stuck or when an on-the-car spin balance ma-
chine is in use.
DO CHECK YOUR TIRES FOR WEAR
Always remove tires from service when they reach two
thirty-seconds of an inch (2/32) remaining tread depth.
All new tires have treadwear indicators which appear as
smooth banks in the tread grooves when they wear to
the two thirty-seconds of an inch (2/32) level. Many wet
weather accidents result from skidding on bald or nearly
bald tires. Excessively worn tires are also more suscep-
tible to penetrations.
DO CHECK YOUR TIRES FOR DAMAGE
Frequent (at least monthly) inspection of your tires for
signs of damage and their general condition is important
for safety. If you have any questions, have your tire
Dealer inspect them. Impacts, penetrations, cracks,
knots, bulges or air loss always require tire removal and
expert inspection. Never perform a temporary repair or
use an inner tube as a substitute for a proper repair.
Only qualified persons should repair tires.
PROPER TIRE REPAIR NOTE:
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.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM ALERT
Refer to your vehicle Owner’s Manual for more informa-
tion on what to do if the tire pressure warning system
activates.
THE CONVENIENCE (TEMPORARY)
SPARE
The 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, fulfill the function of a spare
tire when needed. The spare is kept in its storage space,
fully inflated 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 driving 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.
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GOODYEAR/DUNLOP TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY 27

TIRE MIX USAGE
WARNINGSAFETY WARNING
Never mix tires of different size or con-
struction and/or type on any axle. (Except
for temporary use as a spare tire.) Always
refer to the vehicle’s owner manual for
proper tire fitments.
TIRE SPEED RATINGS
Falken recommends replacing your tire(s) with the same
speed rating as the original tires equipped on your
vehicle.
It is okay to use a lower speed rated tire when using
winter tires. However, speeds should be reduced to
match the tires new “maximum” speed capability.
Any tire that is repaired, damaged, abused, altered from
its original state or retreaded voids the speed rating on
that particular tire and should be considered a non-
speed rated tire.
WARNING SAFETY WARNING
Falken does not recommend the use of
mixing different speed ratings on a ve-
hicle. This can cause poor handling and
unpredictable steering.
HIGH PERFORMANCE, LOW ASPECT RATIO
TIRES
Various new vehicles come equipped with high perfor-
mance and/or low aspect ratio tires from the factory.
These tires generally provide increased vehicle handling
characteristics, but may also have engineering perfor-
mance trade-offs related with their designs. Low aspect
ratio tires have reduced sidewall heights and may be
more vulnerable to damage from road hazards, pot-
holes, and other objects, like curbs. Your vehicle’s
wheels are susceptible to these same dangers as well.
Some vehicles may be originally equipped with high
performance tires that are designed for warmer weather
use reducing traction in colder, winter weather condi-
tions. High performance tires also pose the possibility of
wearing more quickly, giving a stiffer ride, and produc-
ing louder noise than standard all-season tires during
operation. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual, tire
information placard, or qualified tire service professional
for more information about these kinds of tires.
WINTER TIRES
Falken recommends all four tires be replaced when
replacing your original equipment tires and installing
winter tires for the winter months.
WARNING SAFETY WARNING
Never use just two winter tires. It could
lead to adverse handling, loss of control,
which could cause serious injury or death.
STORING YOUR TIRES
When storing your tires for any extended period of time, be
sure to thoroughly clean your tires with a tire brush, soap,
and water to remove any dirt, salt, and brake dust from the
tires. If you are storing your tires still mounted on the
wheels, use a wheel brush and approved wheel cleaner to
clean your wheels. Then dry the wheels and tires with a
towel and allow them to fully dry. DO NOT apply any tire
dressings while storing your tires. Tire compounds are
made to resist weather cracking and ozone damage. Place
each clean and dry tire in an airtight plastic bag and seal the
bag with tape to help reduce oil evaporation. Store your
tires out of direct sunlight and somewhere that is well
shielded from the elements, like a climate-controlled room
or dry basement. Storing the tires in a garage or shed
usually exposes the tires to a wide range of temperatures
as well as precipitation and humidity. Keep the tires away
from sources that emit ozone like electric motors that use
contact brushes, furnaces, sump pumps, etc. Although
tires will still age regardless of how they are stored, these
precautions will help slow the aging process and reduce
the damage to your tires.
WARNING SAFETY WARNING
Operating your vehicle in excess of the
posted speed limit or the maximum speed
allotted by driving conditions has the po-
tential to be dangerous. Higher driving
speeds create excessive heat buildup in a
tire, leading to a possible tire failure.
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING
Wheel 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 align-
ment or balance. These conditions not only shorten the
life of your tires, but adversely affect the handling char-
acteristics of your vehicle which could be dangerous. If
you detect irregular wear or vibration, have your align-
ment and balance checked immediately. Tires which
have been run underinflated will show more wear on the
shoulders than in the center of the tread.
HARD BRAKING
You must inspect your tires after any hard braking cir-
cumstances or after tires have slid on the pavement.
This can cause a flat spot in a section of the tire tread.
TIRE SPINNING
Never 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 exces-
sive wheel spin. In such conditions, with automatic
transmission vehicles, by accelerating the engine ex-
cessively, it is possible to spin one of the drive tires
beyond its speed capability. This is also true whenbalancing a drive tire/wheel assembly using the engine
of the vehicle to spin the wheel.
TIRE TREAD
Tires 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 haz-
ards. 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 TIRES
Never 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 MIXING
For 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 configuration, be sure to check the
vehicle Owner’s Manual for its recommendations.
Tires which meet the Rubber Manufacturer’s Associa-
tion (RMA) definition 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 equip-
ment tires. Always fit performance snow tires in sets of
four (4) for optimum mud & snow traction and mainte-
nance 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 informa-
tion on tire replacement precautions.
TIRE ROTATION
Tires 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 rota-
tion 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
specified 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 avail-
able, it should not be included in the tire rotation schedule.
Such tires are intended for temporary use only.
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