Nissan Micra K13 FL owners manual page 177

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● If you decide that it is not safe to return theWARNINGrefer to “Changing a flat tire” in the “In case vehicletotheroadsurfacebasedonvehicle, of emergency”section of this manual. road or traffic conditions, gradually slow theThe following actions can increase theDRINKINGALCOHOL/DRUGSAND vehicle to a stop in a safe place off the road.chance of losing control of the vehicle ifDRIVING RAPIDAIRPRESSURELOSS there is a sudden loss of tire air pressure. Losing control of the vehicle may cause a Rapidairpressurelossora“blow-out”canoccurcollision and result in personal injury.WARNING if the tire is punctured or is damaged due to● The vehicle generally moves or pulls inNeverdriveundertheinfluenceofalcohol hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air pressure lossthe direction of the flat tire.or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream re- can also be caused by driving on under-inflated● Donotrapidly apply the brakes.duces coordination, delays reaction time tires. and impairs judgement. Driving after ● Do not rapidly release the acceleratordrinking alcohol increases the likelihood Rapid air pressure loss can affect the handlingpedal. of being involved in an accident injuring and stability of the vehicle, especially at highway● Donotrapidly turn the steering wheel.yourself and others. Additionally, if you speeds. are injured in an accident, alcohol can Helpprevent rapid air pressure loss by maintain-1. Remain calm and do not overreact.increase the severity of the injury. ing the correct air pressure and visually inspect2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheelNISSAN is committed to safe driving. However, the tires for wear and damage. For additionalwith both hands and try to hold a straightyoumustchoosenottodriveundertheinfluence information, refer to “Wheels and tires” in thecourse. of alcohol. Every year thousands of people are “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this3. Whenappropriate,slowlyreleasetheaccel-injured or killed in alcohol-related collisions. Al- manual. If a tire rapidly loses air pressure orerator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle.though the local laws vary on what is considered “blows-out”while driving, maintain control of the to be legally intoxicated, the fact is that alcohol vehicle by following the procedure below. Please4. Graduallysteerthevehicletoasafelocationaffects all people differently and most people note that this procedure is only a general guide.off the road and away from traffic if possible.underestimate the effects of alcohol. Thevehicle must be driven as appropriate based5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to graduallyRemember,drinkinganddrivingdon’tmix!Thatis on the conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.stop the vehicle.true for drugs (over-the-counter, prescription) 6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers andand illegal drugs too. Don’t drive if your ability to contact a roadside emergency service tooperate your vehicle is impaired by alcohol, change the tire. For additional information,drugs, or some other physical condition. 5-4 Starting and driving

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