Nissan X Trail T30 I 1 owners manual page 243

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vehicle and are installed according to the chainoverstress. between tires on the front and rearmanufacturer’s suggestions. Use only SAE axles which will cause excessive tireclass S chains. Class “S” chains are used on wear and may damage the transmis-vehicles with restricted tire to vehicle clearance. sion, transfer case and differentialVehicles that can use Class “S” chains are gears. designed to meet the SAE standard minimum ONLY use spare tires specified forclearances between the tire and the closest each 4-wheel drive model.vehicle suspension or body component required to accommodate the use of a winter traction device (tire chains or cables). The minimum If excessive tire wear is found, it is recommendedclearances are determined using the factory that all four tires be replaced with tires of theequipped tire size. Other types may damage same size, brand, construction and tread pat-your vehicle. Use chain tensioners when recom- tern. The tire pressure and wheel alignmentmendedbythetirechainmanufacturertoensure should also be checked and corrected as nec-a tight fit. Loose end links of the tire chain must essary. Contact a NISSAN dealer.besecuredorremovedtopreventthepossibility Tire chains must be installed only on theof whipping action damage to the fenders or front wheels and not on the rear wheels.undercarriage. If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle when using tire chains. In addition, Do not drive with tire chains on paved roadsdrive at a reduced speed. Otherwise, your ve- which are clear of snow. Driving with chains inhicle may be damaged and/or vehicle handling such conditions can cause damage to the vari-and performance may be adversely affected. ous mechanisms of the vehicle due to some Donot use the chains on dry roads. overstress. Tire chains must be installed only on the TIRE CHAINS front wheels and not on the rear wheels. Use of tire chains may be prohibited accordingDo not drive with tire chains on paved roads to location. Check the local laws before installingwhich are clear of snow. Driving with chains in tire chains. When installing tire chains, makesuch conditions can cause damage to the vari- sure they are of proper size for the tires on yourous mechanisms of the vehicle due to some 8-40 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 06.4.14/T30-J/V5.0

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