engine NISSAN XTERRA 2011 N50 / 2.G Warranty Booklet

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Please refer to pp. 2-3 of this booklet and the
Supplement to 2011 Nissan Warranty Information
Booklet & 2011 Nissan Owner’s Manualfor addi-
tional information.
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 COVERAGE
The basic coverage period is 36 months or
36,000 miles, whichever comes first.
This warranty covers any repairs needed to
correct defects in materials or workmanship of
all parts and components of each new Nissan
vehicle supplied by Nissan except for the exclu-
sions or items listed under the caption “WHAT
IS NOT COVERED” 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 cover-
age.
Bedliners will be repaired to commercially ac-
ceptable standards subject to the conditions
and limitations listed in WHAT IS NOT COV-
ERED.
POWERTRAIN COVERAGE
The Powertrain coverage period is 60 months
or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first.
This warranty covers any repairs needed to
correct defects in materials or workmanship.
Powertrain coverage applies to components
listed below, supplied by Nissan except for
those items listed under the caption “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, and elec-
tronic 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.
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, except for
those items listed under “WHAT IS NOT COV-
ERED”. No additional rust proofing applications
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, towing service to the nearest au-
thorized Nissan dealer is covered for 36 months or
36,000 miles, whichever comes first.
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ADJUSTMENT COVERAGEService adjustments not usually associated with
the replacement of parts, such as wheel align-
ment, are covered only during the first 12 months
or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first.
REFRIGERANT RECHARGE ONLY COVERAGERefrigerant 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 re-
manufactured parts.
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.
If you require warranty service outside of the United
States (see terms under caption “APPLICABILITY”) ,
contact an authorized Nissan dealer in that country.
Note that complaints related to failure to comply with
proper use of the vehicle as described in the appli-
cable OWNER’S MANUAL (including the lack of
availability or use of proper fuel and fluids) , or the
vehicle’s lack of compliance with local regulations or
environmental requirements of any country (other
than the U.S., the listed U.S. territories or Canada)
are not covered by this warranty.
MAINTENANCE 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 & re-
ceipts for review by Nissan. 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
DAMAGE, FAILURES OR CORROSION DUE TO
ACCIDENTS, MISUSE OR ALTERATIONS
This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corro-
sion resulting from:
Accident, theft, fire, driving through water (including
engine water ingestion) or misuse, which includes
racing of any sort whatsoever (Proper use is outlined
in your OWNER’S MANUAL) .
Alteration, tampering or improper repair.Installation of non-Nissan approved accessories or
components.
Improper installation of any Nissan approved or af-
termarket accessory or component.
Glass breakage, unless resulting from defects in
material or workmanship.
Normal wear and tear, including dings, dents, chips
or scratches.
ALTERED OR UNCERTAIN ODOMETER MILEAGE
This warranty does not cover repair of any vehicle or any
part of a vehicle whose odometer mileage has been
altered, or the odometer repaired or replaced and the
actual vehicle mileage cannot be correctly and readily
determined.
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2011 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY 7

SALVAGE TITLE
This limited warranty does not apply to any vehicle, and
is rendered VOID if the vehicle is (or ever has been)
issued a “salvage” or similar title including, but not
limited to junk, scrap, rebuilt, or flood titles under any
state’s law; or has ever been determined to be a “total
loss” or equivalent by any insurance company, such as
by payment of a cash payment of claim in lieu of repairs
because of a determination that the cost of repairs
exceeded the actual cash value of the vehicle.
DAMAGE, FAILURES OR CORROSION FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corro-
sion resulting from:
Stone chipping, chemical fallout (acid rain) , tree sap,
salt, hail, windstorm, lightning, flood or other environ-
mental conditions.
The items listed below are not covered under corro-
sion coverage (perforation from corrosion) .
Exhaust system components.
Corrosion of outer trim parts, such as moldings.
However, corrosion of outer trim parts is war-
ranted for 12 months or 12,500 miles, which-
ever comes first.
Corrosion other than perforation, such as cos-
metic or surface corrosion due to defects in
materials or workmanship. This is covered un-
der the Basic Coverage of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Special bodies or equipment not manufactured
or supplied by Nissan.DAMAGE, FAILURES OR CORROSION DUE TO
LACK OF OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OR RE-
PAIRS
This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corro-
sion resulting from:
Lack of performance of proper maintenance ser-
vices as outlined in your NISSAN SERVICE & MAIN-
TENANCE GUIDE.
Use of improper or dirty fuel, fluids or lubricants.Use of parts not equivalent in quality or design to
parts supplied by Nissan.
MAINTENANCE SERVICE EXPENSE
This warranty does not cover normal maintenance ser-
vices as specified in your NISSAN SERVICE & MAIN-
TENANCE GUIDE such as engine tune-up; cleaning
and polishing; wheel alignment; headlight aiming; re-
placement of filters, replacement of windshield wiper
inserts, lubricants, coolant; worn brake shoes, pads,
drums and rotors and worn clutch discs.
SEAT BELTS, TIRES, DROP-IN BEDLINERS AND
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Seat belts, tires, drop-in bedliners and the emission
control system are not covered by this warranty, but are
covered by separate warranties. NISSAN SPRAY-IN BEDLINERS
Nissan Spray-in Bedliners will be repaired to commer-
cially acceptable standards which may include minor
appearance differences from the original bedliner.
(See following pages for separate warranties which may
apply to your Nissan, such as those covering vehicle
emissions, seat belts, and tires.)
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2011 NEW 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 stan-
dards.
This warranty covers any repairs needed to cor-
rect defects in materials or workmanship which
would cause your vehicle not to meet these stan-
dards.
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 con-
verter(s) listed below and indicated by an “O” under 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
2011 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. warrants that your vehicle
was designed, built and equipped to conform at the time
of sale with all applicable United States emission stan-
dards. Additionally, failure of an approved emissions test re-
sulting 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 DAM-
AGES
These emissions warranties do not cover in-
cidental or consequential damages such as
loss of the use of the vehicle, inconvenience
or commercial loss.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT-
ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURA-
TION OF THESE WRITTEN WARRANTIES.
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. These warranties give 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.
(Continued on next page)1 Nissan indicates Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin, TN 37068-5003 which distributes Nissan vehicles in the United States.
FEDERAL VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL LIMITED WARRANTIES
9

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 moduler
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.
FEDERAL VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL LIMITED WARRANTIES 11

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
2011 vehicle.
3In California, new motor vehicles must
be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s
stringent anti-smog standards. Nissan
4must 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
COVERAGE5
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 2011 model year Nissan vehicles sold for registration as new vehicles in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont or Washington only.
2 These warranties additionally apply to all Model Year 2011 Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEVs) and Partial Zero Emissions Vehicles (PZEVs) sold in the state of New York.
3 Throughout this Limited Emission Control Warranty, “vehicle” means a Nissan model vehicle.
4 Nissan indicates Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin, TN 37068-5003 which distributes Nissan vehicles in the United States.
5 The performance and defect warranty coverage for the California Emission Altima-SULEV-PZEV, and Sentra-SULEV-PZEV ONLY is 15 years/150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
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The following is Nissan’s1new vehicle emission
control warranty statement for vehicles certified
for sale in California and sold for registration as
a new vehicle in California, Connecticut, Maine,
Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New
Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,
Vermont or Washington only
2.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER
WARRANTY TERMS AND STATE LAW
RIGHTS
EXTRA EXPENSES - LIMITATIONS OF DAM-
AGES
These emissions warranties do not cover in-
cidental or consequential damages such as
loss of the use of the vehicle, inconvenience
or commercial loss.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT-
ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURA-
TION OF THESE WRITTEN WARRANTIES.
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. These warranties give 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
5
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, except that the catalytic con-
verter and engine control module (ECM) are warranted
for 8 years or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first. The
warranty begins the date the vehicle is delivered 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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CALIFORNIA VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTIES1, 213

LONG-TERM EMISSION SYSTEM
DEFECTS WARRANTY PARTS LIST
EGI Wiring
Harness
Throttle Body
Intake Manifold
Engine Control
Module
o
Fuel Tank
Exhaust Manifold
w/Catalytic Converter
o
Front Exhaust Tube
w/Catalytic Converter
o
Flywheel
Torque Converter
Drive Plate
Transmission
Control Module
Air Fuel Ratio
Sensor, Front
Front Exhaust Tube
Muffler Assy.
w/Catalytic Converter
o
Three-Way
Catalyst
o
Intake Manifold
Collector
Exhaust
Manifold, RH
Exhaust Manifold
Knock Sensor
Versa 1.6LXXXXX
Versa 1.8L X X X X
cube X X XXXX
Sentra 2.0L X X XXXXXX
Rogue XXXXXXX XX
Altima 2.5L X X XXXX XX
Sentra 2.5L X X X X X X X X
Frontier 2.5L XXXXXX X
Murano X X X X X X X X X X X
Murano Convertible X X X X X X X X X X X
Altima 3.5L X X X X X X X
Maxima X X X X X X X
370Z Coupe XXXXX XX XX X X
370Z Roadster XXXXX XX XX X XX
Frontier 4.0L X X X X X X X X
Xterra X X X X X X X X
Pathfinder 4.0L X X X X X X X
Pathfinder 5.6L X X X X X
Armada X X X X
Titan X X X X
(Continued on next page)o Long Term Federal Emission Parts covered for 96 months/or 80,000 miles.
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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
“blowout.” It reduces tire load capacity, allows exces-
sive sidewall 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 tires is reduced by 10% when used on a light
truck, utility vehicle or trailer. Never fit P-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.
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.
The Convenience (Temporary) Spare weighs less than a
standard tire so it’s easier to handle. It also helps reduce
the total car weight which contributes to fuel economy.
The wheels used with the Convenience (Temporary)
Spare are specifically designed for use with high pres-
sure spares and should never be used with any other
type tire.
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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 automatictransmission 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 when
balancing 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 thin-
ner and more vulnerable to the effects of road hazards.
Also, worn tires are more subject to hydroplaning, which
can cause loss of control. Therefore, visual tire inspec-
tion 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 preferredthat all four tires are the same construction type (i.e.,
High Performance, All Season, Mud & Snow) and con-
struction (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 recommen-
dations.
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
rotation pattern or procedure may be followed including
those indicated in the Owner’s Manual. Some tires have
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