Nissan X Trail T30 I 1 owners manual page 182

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to meet the SAE standard minimum clear-same size, brand, construction and tread ances between the tire and the closest ve-pattern on all four wheels. Whatever the condition, drive with hicle suspension or body component re-SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENTcaution. Accelerate and slow down quired to accommodate the use of a winter with care. If accelerating or down- traction device (tire chains or cables). TheIt is recommended that the following items beshifting too fast, the drive wheels will minimum clearances are determined usingcarried in the vehicle during winter:lose even more traction. the factory equipped tire size. Other types a scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove Allow more stopping distance under maydamageyourvehicle.Usechaintension-ice and snow from the windows and wiperthese conditions. Braking should be ers when recommended by the tire chain manufacturer to ensure a tight fit. Loose endblades. startedsoonerthanondrypavement. links of the tire chain must be secured or a sturdy, flat board to be placed under the Allow greater following distances on removed to prevent the possibility of whip-jack to give it firm support.slippery roads. ping action damage to the fenders or under- body. If possible, avoid fully loading your ashovel to dig the vehicle out of snow-drifts. Watch for slippery spots (glare ice). vehicle when using tire chains. In addition, extra window washer fluid to refill the reser-These may appear on an otherwise drive at a reduced speed. Otherwise, yourvoir tank. clear road in shaded areas. If a patch vehicle may be damaged and/or vehicle han- of ice is seen ahead, brake before dling and performance may be adverselyDRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE reaching it. Try not to brake while affected. actually on the ice, and avoid any Donot use tire chains on dry roads. WARNING sudden steering maneuvers. Tire chains must be installed only on the Donotusecruisecontrol on slippery front wheels and not on the rear wheels. Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain),roads. Do not drive with tire chains on paved roadsverycoldsnoworicecanbeslickand Snow can trap dangerous exhaust which are clear of snow. Driving with chains invery hard to drive on. The vehicle willgases under your vehicle. Keep snow such conditions can cause damage to the vari-have a lot less traction or grip under ous mechanisms of the vehicle due to somethese conditions. Try to avoid drivingclear of the exhaust pipe and from overstress. on wet ice until the road is salted oraround your vehicle. 4. For all wheel drive: sanded. If you install snow tires, they must also be the Starting and driving 5-29 06.4.14/T30-J/V5.0

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