width NISSAN QUEST 2006 V42 / 3.G Owners Manual

TIRE LABELING
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to
place standardized information on the
sidewall of all tires. This information iden-
tifies and describes the fundamental
characteristics of the tire and also pro-
vides the tire identification number (TIN)
for safety standard certification. The TIN
can be used to identify the tire in case of a
recall.Tire size (example: P215/65R15 95H)
1. P: The9P9indicates the tire is de-
signed for passenger vehicles.
2. Three-digit number: This number
gives the width in millimeters of the
tire from sidewall edge to sidewall
edge.
3. Two-digit number: This number,
known as the aspect ratio, gives the
tire’s ratio of height to width.
4. R: The9R9stands for radial.5. Two-digit number: This number is the
wheel or rim diameter in inches.
6. Two- or three-digit number: This
number is the tire’s load index. It is a
measurement of how much weight
each tire can support. You may not
find this information on all tires be-
cause it is not required by law.
7. Tire speed rating. You should not
drive the vehicle faster than the tire
speed rating.
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MichelinTPAXTTire size (example: 225-
700R480A 100H)
1. Three-digit number: This number
gives the width in millimeters of the
tire from sidewall edge to sidewall
edge.
2. Three-digit number: This number
gives the outside diameter of the tire
in millimeters.
3. R: The9R9stands for radial.
4. Three-digit number: This is the rim
diameter in millimeters.5. A: The “A” stands for asymmetric
seating of the wheel and tire.
6. Two- or three-digit number: This
number is the tire’s load index. It is a
measurement of how much weight
each tire can support. You may not
find this information on all tires be-
cause it is not required by law.
7. Tire speed rating. You should not
drive the vehicle faster than the tire
speed rating.
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WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheels
16 x 6.5JJ
17 x 6.5JJ
Tires
P225/65R16
P225/60R17
225-700R480A
Spare tire T135/80*16
Speed rating 16” H
17” H
PAX system H
*: “R” or “D” depending on tire manufacturer
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Overall length in (mm) 204.13(5,185)
Overall width in (mm) 77.64(1,972)
Overall height
with roof rack in (mm) 71.90(1,826)
without roof rack in (mm) 70.0 (1,778)
Front tread in (mm) 67.32(1,710)
Rear tread in (mm) 67.32(1,710)
Wheelbase in (mm) 124.02(3,150)
Gross vehicle weight
ratinglb (kg)
See the “F.M.V.S.S.
certification label” on the
center pillar between the
driver’s side front and
side doors. Gross axle weight rating
Front lb (kg)
Rear lb (kg)
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also pass the other vehicle before you can
safely change lanes.
cTo maintain engine braking efficiency and
electrical charging performance, do not use
5th gear (manual transmission) or overdrive
(automatic transmission) .
cAvoid holding the brake pedal down too long
or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
cIncrease your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
cDo not use cruise control while towing a
trailer.
cCheck your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-
nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50
miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.
cWhen stopped in traffic for long periods of
time in hot weather, put the vehicle in the P
(Park) position.
When towing a trailer, transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, see the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
earlier in this manual.FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor
home.
CAUTION
cFailure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
cWhenever flat towing your vehicle, al-
ways tow forward, never backward.
cDO NOT tow any automatic transmis-
sion vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground (flat towing) . Doing so WILL
DAMAGE internal transmission parts
due to lack of transmission lubrication.
cFor emergency towing procedures refer
to “Towing recommended by NISSAN”
in the “In case of emergency” section of
this manual.
Automatic Transmission
To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic
transmission, an appropriate vehicle dollyMUST
be placed under the towed vehicle’s drive
wheels.Alwaysfollow the dolly manufacturer’s
recommendations when using their product.DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
Treadwear
Treadwear grade is a comparative rating based
on tire wear rate when tested under controlled
conditions on specified government test courses.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and a half (1-1/2) times as well on the govern-
ment course as a tire graded 100. However,
relative tire performance depends on actual driv-
ing conditions, and may vary significantly due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B and C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
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