Nissan Cube owners manual page 230

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Black plate (234,1) TIRE EQUIPMENT SPECIALWINTER EQUIPMENT will lose even more traction. SUMMERtireshaveatreaddesignedtoprovideIt is recommended that the following items be.Allowmorestoppingdistanceunder superior performance on dry pavement. How-carried in the vehicle during winter:these conditions. Braking should be ever, the performance of these tires will be.A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to removestarted sooner than on dry pave- substantially reduced in snowy and icy condi-ice and snow from the windows and wiperment. tions. If you operate your vehicle on snowy or icyblades. roads, NISSAN recommends the use of MUD & . Allow greater following distances SNOWorALLSEASONtiresonallfourwheelsA sturdy, flat board to be placed under theon slippery roads. Consult a NISSAN dealer for the tire type, size,jack to give it firm supportWatch for slippery spots (glare ice). speed rating and availability information. These may appear on an otherwise . A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow-clear road in shaded areas. If a For additional traction on icy roads, studdeddrifts. tires may be used. However, some U.S. states patch of ice is seen ahead, brake and Canadian provinces prohibit their use. .Extra window washer fluid to refill thebefore reaching it. Try not to brake Check local, state and provincial laws beforereservoir tank. while on the ice, and avoid any installing studded tires. DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE sudden steering maneuvers. Skid and traction capabilities of studded . Do not use cruise control on slip- snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces, may beWARNING pery roads. poorer than that of non-studded snow . Snow can trap dangerous exhaust tires. . Wetice(328F, 08Candfreezingrain),gases under your vehicle. Keep Tire chains may be used. For details, see “TIREvery cold snow or ice can be slicksnow clear of the exhaust pipe and CHAINS” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-and very hard to drive on. Thefrom around your vehicle. yourself” section of this manual. vehicle will have much less traction or “grip” under these conditions. TryENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so to avoid driving on wet ice until theequipped) road is salted or sanded. Engine block heaters are used to assist in cold . Whatever the condition, drive withtemperature starting. caution. Accelerate and slow downThe engine block heater should be used when with care. If accelerating or down-the outside temperature is 208F(−78C) or lower. shifting too fast, the drive wheels 5-30 Starting and driving Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 17

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