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Starting anddriving
. Always usetires ofthe same type,size,brand,
construction (bias,bias-belted orradial) ,and
tread pattern onallfour wheels. Installtirechains
on the front wheels whendriving onslippery roads
and drive carefully .
. Besure tocheck thebrakes immediately after
driving inmud orwater. (SeeªBrake systemº (P.5-
57) .)
. Whenever youdrive off-road throughsand,mudor
water asdeep asthe wheel hub,more frequent
maintenance mayberequired. Fordetails, referto
ªMaintenance foroff-road drivingºinaseparate
maintenance booklet.
. Avoid parking yourvehicle onsteep hills.Ifyou get
out ofthe vehicle anditrolls forward, backward or
sideways, youcould beinjured.
TIRES OF4WD MODEL
T32A130 827-AE5C0 353-CEE0-4F0C-8B42-DD14B0 A90107
CAUTION:
. Always usetires ofthe same size,brand,
construction (bias,bias-belted orradial) ,
and tread pattern onallfour wheels. Failure
to do somay result inacircumference
difference betweentiresonthe front and
rear axles which willcause excessive tire
wear andmay damage thetransmission,
transfer caseandrear differential gears.
. Only usespare tiresspecified foreach 4WD
model.
If excessive tirewear isfound, itis recommended that
all four tires bereplaced withtires ofthe same size,
brand, construction andtread pattern. Thetire
pressure andwheel alignment shouldalsobechecked
and corrected asnecessary .Contact aNISSAN
dealer.
Snow tires
T32A1308 27-786C9A7 D-5F2C-4C44-8252-7577B2315AD6
If you install snowtires,theymust alsobethe same
size, brand, construction andtread pattern onallfour
wheels.
Tire inflation pressure
T32A130827-0 2F5E13F-EB84-4678-B8E3-01C847020459
Check thepressures inall tires, including thespare,
with agauge periodically whenataservice station.
Adjust tothe specified pressureifnecessary .Tire
pressures areshown onthe tire placard.
Tire rotation
T32A130 827-BCA9A BF3-4A1A-42 5E-8276-807FAAD0A08E
NISSAN recommends thattires berotated every5,000
km (3,000 miles).Do not include thespare tireinthe
tire rotation.
Tire chain
T32A130 827-61205 7E2-0991-4 824-9088-F4 4BB593B9BC
Tire chains mustbeinstalled onlyonthe front
wheels andnotonthe rear wheels.
Do not drive withtirechains onpaved roadswhich are
clear ofsnow .Driving withchains insuch conditions
can cause damage tothe various mechanisms ofthe
vehicle duetosome overstress.
GUID-282 AEC18-44 35-4758-87 F0-FE282A2B8D35
Except forEurope: Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system
For Europe: Electronic StabilityProgram (ESP)
system
WARNING:
. The VDC/ESP systemisdesigned tohelp the
driver maintain stabilitybutdoes notpre-
vent accidents duetoabrupt steering opera-
tion athigh speeds orby careless or
dangerous drivingtechniques. Reducevehi-
cle speed andbeespecially carefulwhen
driving andcornering onslippery surfaces
and always drivecarefully.
. Donot modify thevehicle's suspension. If
suspension partssuchasshock absorbers,
struts, springs, stabilizer bars,bushings and
wheels arenot NISSAN recommended for
your vehicle orare extremely deteriorated,
the VDC/ESP systemmaynotoperate
properly. Thiscould adversely affectvehicle
handling performance, andtheVDC/ESP
warning light
may illuminate.
. Ifbrake related partssuchasbrake pads,
rotors andcalipers arenot NISSAN recom-
mended orare extremely deteriorated, the
VDC/ESP systemmaynotoperate properly
and theVDC/ESP warninglight
may
illuminate.
. Ifengine control related partsarenot
NISSAN recommended orare extremely
deteriorated, theVDC/ESP warninglight
may illuminate.
. When driving onextremely inclinedsurfaces
such ashigher banked corners, theVDC/
ESP system maynotoperate properly and
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL
(VDC)/ELECTR ONICSTABILITY
PROGRAM (ESP)SY STEM
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exceeded.
. Have yourvehicle serviced moreoften thanatthe
intervals specified inaseparate maintenance
booklet.
. Trailer towing requires morefuelthan under
normal circumstances becauseofaconsiderable
increase intraction powerandresistance.
While towing atrailer, checktheengine coolant
temperature indicatortoprevent thevehicle
from overheating.
MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS (forAustralia and
New Zealand)
T32A130 827-380DA6 AB-AE22-433C-A67B-C28A633AE 641
CA0011-A
Maximum trailerloads(including tiresandother loaded
equipment):
1. Never allowthetotal trailer loadtoexceed:
.
The maximum 750kg(1,654 lb)for atrailer
without brakes.
.
The maximum 1,500kg(3,308 lb)for atrailer
with brakes (except forR9M engine models
with MT).
.
The maximum 2,000kg(4,410 lb)for atrailer
with brakes (forR9M engine models withMT). 2.
The total trailer loadmust belower thanthe
following threevalues evenifit does notexceed
the maximum permissible trailerloads.
.
T owing capacity displayed onatow-bar.
.
T railer's grossvehicle massmarked ona
coupling body.
.
Gross vehicle massmarked onatrailer data
plate.
The maximum trailerloadwhich canbetowed byyour
vehicle depends onthe towing equipment fittedtothe
vehicle. Therefore, itis important tonot only have the
correct equipment fittedbutalso touse itcorrectly .
T owing loadsgreater thanthevalue specified foryour
vehicle orusing towing equipment whichisnot
provided byNISSAN couldseriously affectthe
handling and/orperformance ofyour vehicle.
V ehicle damage resulting fromimproper towing
procedures isnot covered byNISSAN warranties.
Information ontrailer towing andtherequired equip-
ment should beobtained fromaNISSAN dealer.
Maximum tongueload
T32A1308 27-AA1923 C7-8033-4D 1F-87B2-746 5D281D9A8
Never allowthetongue loadtoexceed 10%ofthe total
trailer load.Ifthe tongue loadexceeds 10%,rearrange
the cargo inthe trailer.
Maximum reargross axleweight
T32A130 827-B699DB 73-6A13-4FD0-982D-10 D3DB729 848
CA0050
The rear gross axleweight mustnotexceed theGross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) .
Starting anddriving
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When theelectric powersteering warninglight
illuminates withtheengine running, thepower assist
for the steering willcease operation. You will still have
control ofthe vehicle. However, greatersteering effort
is needed, especially insharp turnsandatlow speeds.
T32A1308 27-33A6A8 D1-5B12-482B-8640-23F7435A914 C
The brake system hastwo separate hydraulic circuits.If
one circuit malfunctions, youwillstill have braking
ability attwo wheels.
BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
T32A1308 27-90F02356 -5F15-4ED4-99DC-111 1D7A143F4
V acuum assisted brakes
T32A130 827-06FB24 2C-CC82-419B-8F9B-7 57838B48E6 2
The brake booster aidsbraking byusing engine
vacuum. Ifthe engine stops,youcan stop thevehicle
by depressing thefoot brake pedal. However, greater
foot pressure onthe foot brake pedalwillberequired
to stop thevehicle. Thestopping distancewillbe
longer.
If the engine isnot running oristurned offwhile driving,
the power assisted brakeswillnot function. Braking
will beharder.
WARNING:
Do not coast withtheengine stopped.
Using brakes
T32A130 827-7685AB CE-3DB1-41 CC-B5B8-18 AA17ED1ABA
Avoid resting yourfootonthe foot brake pedalwhile
driving. Thiswilloverheat thebrakes, wearoutthe
brake linings/pads faster,andincrease fuelconsump-
tion.
T o help reduce brakewearandtoprevent thebrakes
from overheating, reducespeedanddownshift toa
lower gearbefore goingdownaslope orlong grade.
Overheated brakesmayreduce braking performance
and could resultinloss ofvehicle control.
While driving onaslippery surface, becareful when
braking, accelerating ordownshifting. Abruptbraking
or acceleration couldcause thewheels toskid and
result inan accident.
W et brakes
T32A1308 27-AD58DC9 A-3C68-4844- A916-478DBC224255
When thevehicle iswashed ordriven through water,
the brakes maygetwet. Asaresult, yourbraking
distance willbelonger andthevehicle maypulltoone
side during braking.
T o dry the brakes, drivethevehicle atasafe speed
while lightly depressing thebrake pedal toheat upthe
brakes. Dothis until thebrakes returntonormal. Avoid
driving thevehicle athigh speeds untilthebrakes
function correctly.
Parking brakebreak-in
GUID-4EA5AD 91-B89C-4754-AFD4-5 6CB6178CF5 9
Break inthe parking brakeshoes whenever the
stopping effectofthe parking brakeisweakened or
whenever theparking brakeshoes and/or drums/rotors
are replaced, inorder toassure thebest braking
performance.
This procedure isdescribed inthe vehicle service
manual andcanbeperformed byaNISSAN dealer.
Driving uphill
T32A130 827-B903C 177-351C-4E 85-9937-E5FD2194B30 C
When starting onasteep grade, itis sometimes
difficult tooperate boththebrake andclutch (forMT
model) .Apply theparking braketohold thevehicle. Do
not slip theclutch. Whenreadytostart, slowly release
the parking brakewhiledepressing theaccelerator
pedal andreleasing theclutch pedal.
Driving downhill
T32A1308 27-BB693F6 2-5E26-4570-ABA6-532E41F9A9A 9
The engine braking actioniseffective forcontrolling
the vehicle whiledescending hills.ForManual Trans-
mission (MT)model, theshift lever should beplaced in
the lower speed position priortodescending. For
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)model, the
manual shiftmode orthe ªLº position shouldbe
selected.
Starting anddriving
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BRAKE
SY STEM
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8 Maintenance anddo-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements ....
...................................................... ..............8-2
Scheduled maintenance ....
....................................... ...........................8-2
General maintenance ....
............................................ ...........................8-2
Where togo for service ....
....................................... ...........................8-2
General maintenance ....
................................................................ ..............8-2
Explanation ofgeneral maintenance items....
................................. 8-2
Maintenance precautions....
...................................................... ..........8-4
Engine compartment checklocations ....
................................................ 8-5
QR25DE enginemodel....
................................................. ..................8-6
MR20DD enginemodel....
....................................... ...........................8-7
R9M engine model....
............................................ ...............................8-8
Engine cooling system ....
............................................ ...............................8-8
Checking enginecoolant level....
............................................ ..........8-9
Changing enginecoolant ....
...................................................... ..........8-9
Engine oil....
................................................................ ................................8-10
Checking engineoillevel ....
...................................................... .......8-10
Changing engineoiland oilfilter ....
............................................... 8-10
Protect environment ....
........................................................... ...........8-13
Drive belt....
....................................... .......................................................... 8-14
Spark plugs(gasoline enginemodels) ....
........................................... 8-14
Iridium-tipped sparkplugs ....
............................................ ...............8-14
Brakes ....
............................................ .......................................................... 8-15
Checking parkingbrake....
....................................... ........................8-15
Checking footbrake pedal ....
.......................................................... 8-15
Brake booster ....
................................................. ................................8-15
Brake fluid....
................................................. .............................................8-16
Clutch fluid(ifequipped) ....
....................................... ............................8-17
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)fluid(ifequipped) ....
.... 8-17
Air cleaner filter....
............................................ .........................................8-17Wiper
blades ....
................................................................ ........................8-18
Windshield wiperblades ....
............................................ ...............8-18
Rear window wiperblade ....
......................................................... 8-19
Window washerfluid....
........................................................... ...............8-19
Battery ............................................................... .........................................8-20
V ehicle battery ....
...................................................... ........................8-20
Remote controller battery....
.......................................................... 8-21
Intelligent Key battery ....
...................................................... ...........8-22
V ariable voltage controlsystem (ifequipped) ....
.............................. 8-23
Fuses ....
...................................................... .................................................8-24
Engine compartment ....
....................................... ............................8-24
Passenger compartment ....
................................................. ...........8-24
Lights ....
............................................ .......................................................... 8-27
Headlights ....
............................................ .........................................8-27
Exterior lights....
....................................... ......................................... 8-28
Interior lights....
................................................. ................................8-29
Light locations ....
...................................................... ........................8-30
Legal requirement toadjust headlight beam....
........................ 8-33
Tires andwheels ....
...................................................... ............................8-36
Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) (ifequipped) ....
.... 8-36
Tire inflation pressure ....
...................................................... ...........8-36
T ypes oftires ....
....................................... ......................................... 8-36
Tire chains ....
............................................ .........................................8-36
Tire rotation ....
........................................................... ........................8-37
Tire wear anddamage ....
....................................... ........................8-37
Tire age ....
................................................. .........................................8-37
Changing tiresandwheels ....
............................................ ...........8-37
Wheel balance ....
................................................. ............................8-38
Spare tire(ifequipped) ....
...................................................... .......8-38
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Mainten anceanddo-it-yo urself
T32A130827- 0502B887-92 93-4255-B737-1A75B9 EBE59B
Some day-to-day andregular maintenance isessential
to maintain yourvehicle's goodmechanical condition,
as well asitsemission andengine performance.
It is the owner's responsibility tomake surethatthe
specified maintenance, aswell asgeneral mainte-
nance, isperformed.
As the vehicle owner,youaretheonly onewho can
ensure thatyour vehicle receives theproper main-
tenance care.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
T32A1308 27-1AF9EF DF-11D3-4E79-A687-B 1800356718 0
For your convenience, therequired scheduled main-
tenance itemsaredescribed andlisted inaseparate
W arranty Information andMaintenance booklet.You
must refertothat booklet toensure thatnecessary
maintenance isperformed onyour vehicle atregular
intervals.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
T32A1308 27-21A9EC DE-764E-44 8F-9627-03CA CE492717
General maintenance includesthoseitemswhich
should bechecked duringnormal day-to-day operation
of the vehicle. Theyareessential ifyour vehicle isto
continue tooperate properly.It is your responsibility to
perform theseprocedures regularlyasprescribed.
Performing generalmaintenance checksrequires
minimal mechanical skillandonly afew general
automotive tools.
These checks andinspections canbedone by
yourself, aqualified technician, orifyou prefer, a
NISSAN dealer.
WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICE
T32A130827- E992BEEB-58F2-4980-B 85D-7522676C7996
If maintenance serviceisrequired oryour vehicle
appears tomalfunction, havethesystems checked and
tuned byan authorised NISSANdealer.
T32A1308 27-336118 83-3F4A-4D 74-9C04-47 9B9B808DE 3
During normal day-to-day operationofthe vehicle,
general maintenance shouldbeperformed regularlyas
prescribed inthis section. Ifyou detect anyunusual
sounds, vibrations orsmells, besure tocheck forthe
cause orhave aNISSAN dealerdoitpromptly .In
addition, youshould notifyaNISSAN dealerifyou think
that repairs arerequired.
When performing anychecks ormaintenance work,
closely observe ªMaintenance precautionsº(P.8-4) .
EXPLANA TIONOFGENERAL MAINTE-
NANCE ITEMS
T32A130 827-9E64D 705-5D51-4 EF3-B757-C 014C6BA1081
Additional information onthe following items
with ª*ºisfound laterinthis section.
Outside vehicle
T32A1308 27-3B6990FC-07B7- 4E4D-A8A2 -E7502A73D 704
The maintenance itemslisted hereshould beper-
formed fromtimetotime, unless otherwise specified.
Doors andhood:
GUID-2201 8305-9BAB- 4201-B6FC-C08EB94AEAE0
Check thatalldoors andthehood operate smoothly as
well asthe back door, trunklidand hatch. Alsomake
sure thatalllatches locksecurely .Lubricate if
necessary .Make surethatthesecondary latchkeeps
the hood fromopening whentheprimary latchis
released. Whendriving inareas usingroadsaltor
other corrosive materials, checklubrication frequently.
Lights*:
GUID-2201 8305-9BAB- 4201-B6FC-C08EB94AEAE0
Clean theheadlights onaregular basis.Makesurethat
the headlights, stoplights, taillights, turnsignal lights,
and other lights arealloperating properlyandinstalled
securely .Also check theaim ofthe headlights.
MAINTENAN CEREQUIREME NTS GENERALMAINTENANCE
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Mainten anceanddo-it-yo urself
Brake andclutch fluidlevel(s)*:
GUID-2201 8305-9BAB- 4201-B6FC-C08EB94AEAE0
For Manual Transmission (MT)model; makesurethat
the brake andclutch fluidlevels arebetween the
ªMAXº andªMINº linesonthe reservoirs.
Except forManual Transmission (MT)model; make
sure thatthebrake fluidlevel isbetween theªMAXº
and ªMINº linesonthe reservoir.
Coolant level*:
GUID-2201 8305-9BAB- 4201-B6FC-C08EB94AEAE0
Check thecoolant levelwhen thecoolant iscold. Make
sure thatthecoolant levelisbetween theªMAXº and
ªMINº linesonthe reservoir.
Engine drivebelts*:
GUID-2201 8305-9BAB- 4201-B6FC-C08EB94AEAE0
Make surethatdrive belt(s) is/arenotfrayed, worn,
cracked oroily .
Engine oillevel*:
GUID-2201 8305-9BAB- 4201-B6FC-C08EB94AEAE0
Check thelevel afterparking thevehicle (onalevel
ground) andturning offthe engine.
Fluid leaks:
GUID-2201 8305-9BAB- 4201-B6FC-C08EB94AEAE0
Check underthevehicle forfuel, oil,water orother fluid
leaks afterthevehicle hasbeen parked forawhile.
W ater dripping fromtheairconditioner afteruseis
normal. Ifyou should noticeanyleaks oriffuel fumes
are evident, checkforcause andhave itcorrected
immediately .
Window washerfluid*:
GUID-2201 8305-9BAB- 4201-B6FC-C08EB94AEAE0
Check thatthere isadequate fluidinthe reservoir.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
T32A130827-1 06C2D29-B070-4D5F-A 2F9-9FBEA1 80F240
When performing anyinspection ormaintenance work
on your vehicle, alwaystakecare toprevent serious
accidental injurytoyourself ordamage tothe vehicle.
The following aregeneral precautions whichshould be
closely observed.
WARNING:
. Park thevehicle onalevel surface, applythe
parking brakesecurely andblock thewheels
to prevent thevehicle frommoving. Move
the shift lever tothe ªPº(Park) position
(Continuously Variable Transmission model)
or the shift lever tothe ªNº(Neutral) position
(Manual Transmission model).
. Besure theignition switchisin the ªOFFº or
ªLOCKº position whenperforming anyparts
replacement orrepairs.
. Do not work under thehood while the
engine ishot. Always turnoffthe engine
and wait until itcools down.
. Ifyou must workwiththeengine running,
keep yourhands, clothing, hairandtools
away frommoving fans,belts andanyother
moving parts.
. Itis advisable tosecure orremove anyloose
clothing andanyjewelry, suchasrings,
watches, etc.before working onyour vehi-
cle.
. Ifyou must runtheengine inan enclosed
space suchasagarage, besure there is
proper ventilation forexhaust gasesto
escape.
. Never getunder thevehicle whileitis
supported byajack. .
Keep smoking materials, flameandsparks
away fromfuelandthebattery.
. Never connect ordisconnect eitherthe
battery orany transistorized component
connector whiletheignition switchisin the
ªONº position.
. Ongasoline enginemodels withtheMulti-
port Fuel Injection (MFI)system, thefuel
filter andfuel lines should beserviced bya
NISSAN dealerbecause thefuel lines are
under highpressure evenwhen theengine is
turned off.
. Your vehicle isequipped withanautomatic
engine cooling fan.Itmay come onatany
time without warning, evenifthe ignition
switch isin the ªOFFº position andthe
engine isnot running. To avoid injury, always
disconnect thenegative batterycablebefore
working nearthefan.
. Always weareyeprotection wheneveryou
work onyour vehicle.
. Never leavetheengine ortransmission
related component harnessconnector dis-
connected whiletheignition switchisin the
ªONº position.
. Avoid directcontact withused engine oiland
coolant. Improperly disposedengineoil,
engine coolant, and/orothervehicle fluids
can hurt theenvironment. Alwaysconform to
local regulations fordisposal ofvehicle
fluids.
This ª8.Maintenance anddo-it-yourselfº section
provides instructions regardingonlythose itemswhich
are relatively easyforanowner toperform.
Y ou should beaware thatincomplete orimproper
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Tire chains mustbeinstalled onlyonthe front
wheels andnotonthe rear wheels. Donot use
the chains ondry roads.
Never installtirechains onaTemporary-use sparetire
(TEMPORAR YUSE ONLY)(ifequipped) .
Do not drive withtirechains onpaved roadswhich are
clear ofsnow .Driving withchains insuch conditions
can cause damage tothe various mechanisms ofthe
vehicle duetosome overstress.
TIRE ROTA TION
T32A130 827-CDFA213B-EF61-4DDD-81 D2-93796 0565405
SDI1662
NISSAN recommends thattires berotated every5,000
km (3,000 miles)forFour-Wheel Drive(4WD) orevery
10,000 km(6,000 miles)forTwo-Wheel Drive(2WD)
model. However, thetiming fortire rotation mayvary
according toyour driving habitsandtheroad surface
conditions. (SeeªFlattireº(P.6-2) forthe tirereplace-
ment.)
WARNING:
. After rotating thetires, adjust thetire
pressure.
. Retighten thewheel nutswhen thevehicle
has been driven for1,000 km(600 miles) (also
incases ofaflat tire, etc.).
. Donot include thespare tireintire rotation.
. Incorrect tireselection, fitting,care,or
maintenance canaffect vehicle safetywith
risk ofaccident andinjury. Ifin doubt,
consult aNISSAN dealerorthe tire manu-
facturer.
For models equipped withTirePressure
Monitoring System(TPMS)
GUID-96E8 7808-A760- 4760-BDC5-1A54CB45C7 4F
After thetires arerotated, theTPMS mustbereset.
See ªTire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS)º (P.5-
4) for details abouttheresetting procedure.
TIRE WEAR ANDDAMAGE
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SDI1663
*
1
W ear indicator
*
2
W ear indicator locationmark
Tires should beperiodically inspectedforwear,
cracking, bulgingorobjects caughtinthe tread. If
excessive wear,cracks, bulging ordeep cutsare
found, thetireshould bereplaced immediately .
The original tireshave abuilt-in treadwearindicator.
When thewear indicator isvisible, thetireshould be
replaced. Improper
serviceofaspare tiremay result inserious
personal injury.If itis necessary torepair thespare tire,
contact aNISSAN dealer.
TIRE AGE
T32A130827- 4C752360-C652-47AC-902 1-149E77E37E87
Never useatire over sixyears old,regardless of
whether ithas been usedornot.
Tires degrade withageaswell aswith thevehicle
usage. Haveyourtireschecked andbalanced oftenby
a repair shopor,ifyou prefer, aNISSAN dealer.
CHANGING TIRESANDWHEELS
T32A1308 27-485EBE 39-EDC3-4100-8516 -A085FFEF9 153
WARNING:
Do not install adeformed wheelortire even ifit
has been repaired. Suchwheels ortires could
have structural damageandcould failwithout
warning.
When replacing atire, usethesame size,speed rating
and load carrying capacity asoriginally equipped. (See
ªTires andwheelsº (P.9-7) forrecommended typesand
sizes oftires andwheels.) Theuseoftires other than
those recommended orthe mixed useoftires of
different brands,construction (bias,bias-belted, or
radial) ,or tread patterns canadversely affecttheride,
braking, handling, groundclearance, body-to-tire
clearance, snowchainclearance, TirePressure Mon-
itoring System (TPMS),speedometer calibration,
headlight aimand bumper height.Someofthese
effects maylead toaccidents andcould resultin
serious personal injury.
If the wheels arechanged forany reason, always
replace withwheels whichhavethesame offset
dimension. Wheelsofadifferent offsetcouldcause
early tirewear, possibly degraded vehiclehandling
characteristics and/orinterference withthebrake
Maintenance anddo-it-yours elf
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T echnical information
GUID-20B67 FFB-0D9E-43 12-B9DC-80F2A53809B 3
Quality Grades: Allpassenger cartires must conform
to local safety requirements inaddition tothese
grades.
Quality gradescanbefound where applicable onthe
tire sidewall between treadshoulder andmaximum
section width.Forexample:
T readwear 200Traction AA Temperature A
TREADWEAR
GUID-0571F FF5-1F89-4F2D-8C54-B33C79A693 D9
The treadwear gradeisacomparative ratingbased on
the wear rateofthe tire when tested undercontrolled
conditions onaspecified government testcourse. For
example, atire graded 150would wearoneand one-
half (11/2) times aswell onthe government courseas
a tire graded 100.Therelative performance oftires
depends upontheactual conditions oftheir use,
however, andmay depart significantly fromthenorm
due tovariations indriving habits,service practices
and differences inroad characteristics andclimate.
TRACTION AA,A ,B AND C
GUID-538BC6 4D-3FD2-4494-8890-5 9A412EBD485
The traction grades,fromhighest tolowest, areAA,A ,
B, and C.Those grades represent thetire's ability to
stop onwet pavement asmeasured undercontrolled
conditions onspecified government testsurfaces of
asphalt andconcrete. Atire marked Cmay have poor
traction performance.
WARNING:
The traction gradeassigned tothis tireisbased
on straight-ahead brakingtraction tests,and
does notinclude acceleration, cornering,hydro-
planing, orpeak traction characteristic s.
TEMPERA TUREA,B AND C
GUID-F9 830A06-691 1-457A-B0D 7-F963C50D95EC
The temperature gradesareA(the highest) ,B, and C,
representing thetire's resistance tothe generation of
heat anditsability todissipate heatwhen tested under
controlled conditions onaspecified indoorlaboratory
test wheel. Sustained hightemperature cancause the
material ofthe tire todegenerate andreduce tirelife,
and excessive temperature canlead tosudden tire
failure. Thegrade Ccorresponds toalevel of
performance whichallpassenger cartires must meet
under thelocal regulations. GradesBand Arepresent
higher levelsofperformance onthe laboratory test
wheel thantheminimum requiredbylaw .
WARNING:
The temperature gradeforthis tireisestab-
lished foratire that isproperly inflatedandnot
overloaded. Excessivespeed,under-inflation, or
excessive loading,eitherseparately orincom-
bination, cancause heatbuild-up andpossible
tire failure.
GUID-36 B2AD46-A CF6-4278-9 267-863257312E4E
FOR EUROPE
GUID-0AF 9E183-40C F-400A-A569 -33152C5FEA12
Intelligent Key system
GUID-0A904 587-8B71-4C23-B6B 4-DB737753E AAE
JVT0313X
UNIFORM TIREQUALITY GRADING
(if equipped) RADIO
APPROV ALNUMBER AND
INFORMA TION
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W arning
Low tyrepressure warning...
............................... 2-30
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ...
.............................................. 5-4,6-2
V ehicle information display...
................................ 2-20
W arning/indicator lightsand
audible reminders ...
................................................ 2-12
W arning light
Anti-lock brakingsystem(ABS)
warning light...
...................................................... ...2-13
Brake warning light...
............................................. 2-13
Electric powersteering warninglight...
............. 2-14
Electronic parkingbrakesystem
warning light...
...................................................... ...2-14
Electronic parkingbrakewarning light...
........... 2-14
Low tirepressure warninglight...
....................... 2-14
Seat beltwarning light...
....................................... 2-16
W arning lights...
............................................................. 2-13
W asher switch
Rear window wiperandwasher switch...
........ 2-49
Windshield wiperandwasher switch...
............ 2-47
W ashing ...
................................................. .........................7-2
W axing ...
................................................................ ............7-2
W elcome lightandfarewell lightfunction ...
............ 3-14
Wheel balance ...
...................................................... ......8-38
Wheels andtires
Care ofwheels ...
...................................................... ..7-3
When travelling orregistering in
another country ...
................................................. ............9-8
Where togo for service ...
............................................. 8-2
Window washerfluid...
....................................... .8-4, 8-19
Window(s)
Cleaning ...
................................................. ...................7-4
P ower windows ...
................................................. ...2-50
Windows ...
............................................ ...........................2-50
Windshield wiperandwasher switch...
................... 2-47
Wiper Rain-sensing autowiper system ...
..................... 2-48
Rear window wiperandwasher switch...
........ 2-49 Rear
window wiperblade ...
................................. 8-19
Windshield wiperandwasher switch...
............ 2-47
Wiper blades ...
................................................. .......8-18
Wiper andwasher switch...
........................................ 2-47
Wiper blades ...
................................................. ..............8-18
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