Nissan Sunny Sentra N16 owners manual page 132

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COLDWEATHERDRIVING FREEING A FROZEN DOOR opening the drain valves located under the3. Tire chains may be used. Make sure they LOCK radiator and on the engine block. Refillare of proper size for the tires on your before operating the vehicle. See ‘‘Chang-vehicle and are installed according to the To prevent a door lock from freezing, applying engine coolant’’ in the ‘‘Maintenancechain manufacturer’s suggestions. de-icer or glycerin through the key hole. Ifand do-it-yourself’’ section of this manual.Use of tire chains may be prohibited the lock becomes frozen, heat the key be-TIRE EQUIPMENT according to location. Check the local fore inserting it in the key hole. laws before installing tire chains. When ANTI-FREEZE 1. SUMMER tires are of a tread design toinstalling tire chains, make sure they are provide superior performance on dryof proper size for the tires on your vehicle In the winter when it is anticipated that thepavement. However, the performance ofand are installed according to the chain temperature will drop below 32°F (0°C),these tires will be substantially reduced inmanufacturer’s suggestions. Use only check the anti-freeze (ethylene glycol base)snowy and icy conditions. If you operateSAEClass“S”chains.Othertypesmay to assure proper winter protection. For de-your vehicle on snowy or icy roads, NIS-damageyourvehicle. Use chain tension- tails, see ‘‘Engine cooling system’’ in theSAN recommends the use of MUD &ers when recommendedbythetire chain ‘‘Maintenance and do-it-yourself’’ section ofSNOWorALLSEASONTIRESonallfourmanufacturer to ensure a tight fit. Loose this manual. wheels. Please consult an authorizedend links of the tire chain must be se- BATTERY NISSAN dealer for the tire type, size,cured or removed to prevent the possi- speed rating and availability information.bility of whipping action damage to the Ifthe battery is not fully charged during2. For additional traction on icy roads, stud-fenders or underbody. If possible, avoid extremely cold weather conditions, the bat-ded tires may be used. However, mostfully loading your vehicle when using tire tery fluid may freeze and damage the bat-U.S. states and Canadian provinces pro-chains. In addition, drive at a reduced tery. To maintain maximum efficiency, thehibit their use. Check local, state andspeed. Otherwise, your vehicle may be battery should be checked regularly. Forprovincial laws before installing studdeddamaged and/or vehicle handling and details, see ‘‘Battery’’ in the ‘‘Maintenancetires. performance may be adversely affected. and do-it-yourself’’ section of this manual. Never install tire chains on TEMPO- DRAINING OF COOLANT Skid and traction capabilities of studdedRARY USE ONLY spare tires. Do not snowtiresonwetordrysurfacesmaybeuse tire chains on dry roads. If the vehicle is to be left outside withoutpoorer than that of non-studded snow anti-freeze, drain the cooling system bytires. Starting and driving5-21 ZX

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