Nissan Tiida Versa owners manual page 186

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● If you decide that it is not safe to return theWARNING DRINKINGALCOHOL/DRUGSAND vehicletotheroadsurfacebasedonvehicle,The following actions can increase theDRIVING road or traffic conditions, gradually slow thechance of losing control of the vehicle if vehicle to a stop in a safe place off the road.there is a sudden loss of tire air pressure.WARNING RAPIDAIRPRESSURELOSS Losing control of the vehicle may cause aNeverdriveundertheinfluenceofalcohol Rapidairpressurelossora“blow-out”canoccurcollision and result in personal injury.or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream re- if the tire is punctured or is damaged due to● The vehicle generally moves or pulls induces coordination, delays reaction time hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air pressure lossthe direction of the flat tire.and impairs judgement. Driving after can also be caused by driving on under-inflated● Donotrapidly apply the brakes.drinking alcohol increases the likelihood tires. ● Do not rapidly release the acceleratorof being involved in an accident injuring pedal. yourself and others. Additionally, if you Rapid air pressure loss can affect the handling are injured in an accident, alcohol can and stability of the vehicle, especially at highway● Donotrapidly turn the steering wheel.increase the severity of the injury. speeds. 1. Remain calm and do not over react.NISSAN is committed to safe driving. However, Helpprevent rapid air pressure loss by maintain-2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheelyoumustchoosenottodriveundertheinfluence ing the correct air pressure and visually inspectwith both hands and try to hold a straightof alcohol. Every year thousands of people are the tires for wear and damage. See “Wheels andcourse. injured or killed in alcohol-related accidents. Al- tires” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”3. Whenappropriate,slowlyreleasetheaccel-though the local laws vary on what is considered section of this manual. If a tire rapidly loses airerator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle.to be legally intoxicated, the fact is that alcohol pressure or “blows-out” while driving, maintain4. Graduallysteerthevehicletoasafelocationaffects all people differently and most people control of the vehicle by following the procedureoff the road and away from traffic if possible.underestimate the effects of alcohol. below. Please note that this procedure is only a5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to graduallyRemember, drinking and driving don’t mix! And general guide. The vehicle must be driven asstop the vehicle.that is true for drugs, too (over-the-counter, pre- appropriate based on the conditions of the ve- scription, and illegal drugs). Don’t drive if your hicle, road and traffic. 6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers andability to operate your vehicle is impaired by alco- eithercontactaroadsideemergencyservicehol, drugs, or some other physical condition. to change the tire or see “Changing a flat tire”in the “In case of emergency”section of this Manual. 5-6 Starting and driving REVIEWCOPY—2009Versa(vrs) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 09/10/08—debbie

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