Nissan X Trail T30 I 1 owners manual page 181

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COLDWEATHERDRIVING FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK TIRE EQUIPMENT temmaynotoperateproperlyandthe “VDC OFF” indicator or “SLIP” indi-To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply1. SUMMER tires are of a tread design to cator or both indicator lights mayde-icer or glycerin to it through the key hole. Ifprovide superior performance on dry pave- illuminate. the lock becomes frozen, heat the key beforement. However, the performance of these inserting it into the key hole. tires will be substantially reduced in snowy The VDC system is not a substituteANTIFREEZE andicyconditions. If you operate your vehicle for winter tires or tire chains on a onsnowyoricyroads,NISSANrecommends snow-covered road. In the winter when it is anticipated that thethe use of MUD & SNOW or ALL SEASON temperature will drop below 0°C (32°F), checktires on all four wheels. Please consult a antifreeze to assure proper winter protection. ForNISSAN dealer for the tire type, size, speed additional information, see “Engine cooling sys-rating and availability information. tem” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”2. For additional traction on icy roads, studded section. tires may be used. However, some provinces BATTERY prohibit their use. Check local, state and provincial laws before installing studded tires. If the battery is not fully charged during extremelySkid and traction capabilities of stud- cold weather conditions, the battery fluid mayded snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces, freeze and damage the battery. To maintainmaybepoorerthanthatofnon-studded maximum efficiency, the battery should besnow tires. checked regularly. For additional information, see “Battery” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-3. Tire chains may be used if desired. Make sure yourself” section. they are of proper size for the tires on your DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER vehicle and are installed according to the chain manufacturer’s suggestions. Use of tire If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti-chains may be prohibited according to loca- freeze, drain the cooling system by opening thetion. Check the local laws before installing drain plug located under the radiator. Refilltire chains. Use only SAE Class S chains. before operating the vehicle. See “Engine cool-Class “S” chains are used on vehicles with ing system” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-restricted tire to vehicle clearance. Vehicles yourself” section for changing engine coolant.that can use Class “S” chains are designed 5-28 Starting and driving 06.4.14/T30-J/V5.0

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