Nissan 350Z Fairlady Z owners manual page 194

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COLDWEATHERDRIVING FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK TIRE EQUIPMENT size tires will cause damage to the ve- To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply1. SUMMER tires are of a tread design tohicle.Ifyouplantousetire deicer or glycerin to it through the key hole. If theprovide superior performance on dry pave-chains/cables,youshouldinstall lock becomes frozen, heat the key before insert-ment. However, the performance of these245/45R18 size tires on your vehicle. ing it into the key hole. tires will be substantially reduced in snowy ANTI-FREEZE andicyconditions. If you operate your vehicle onsnowyoricyroads,NISSANrecommendsUse of tire chains may be prohibited according In the winter when it is anticipated that thethe use of MUD & SNOW or ALL SEASONto location. Check the local laws before installing temperature will drop below 32°F (0°C), checktires on all four wheels. Consult a NISSANtire chains. When installing tire chains, make anti-freeze to assure proper winter protection.dealer for the tire type, size, speed rating andsure they are of proper size for the tires on your For additional information, see “Engine Coolingavailability information.vehicle and are installed according to the chain System” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-2. For additional traction on icy roads, studdedmanufacturer’s suggestions. Use only SAE yourself” section. tires may be used. However, some provincesClass S chains. Class “S” chains are used on BATTERY and states prohibit their use. Check local,vehicles with restricted tire to vehicle clearance. state and provincial laws before installingVehicles that can use Class “S” chains are If the battery is not fully charged during extremelystudded tires.designed to meet the SAE standard minimum cold weather conditions, the battery fluid maySkid and traction capabilities of stud-clearances between the tire and the closest freeze and damage the battery. To maintainded snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces,vehicle suspension or body component required maximum efficiency, the battery should bemaybepoorerthanthatofnon-studdedto accommodate the use of a winter traction checked regularly. For additional information,snow tires. device (tire chains or cables). The minimum see “Battery” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it- clearances are determined using the factory yourself” section. 3. Tire chains may be used. equipped tire size. Other types may damage DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER your vehicle. Use chain tensioners when recom- CAUTION mendedbythetirechainmanufacturertoensure If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti- a tight fit. Loose end links of the tire chain must freeze, drain the cooling system by opening theTire chains/cables cannot be installedbesecuredorremovedtopreventthepossibility drain plug located under the radiator. Refill of whipping action damage to the fenders or before operating the vehicle. See “Engine cool-on 265/35R19 size tires. Installation ofunderbody. If possible, avoid fully loading your ing system” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-the tire chains/cables on 265/35R19vehicle when using tire chains. In addition, drive yourself” section for changing engine coolant. at a reduced speed. Otherwise, your vehicle may Starting and driving 5-25 05.10.18/Z33-D/V5.0

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