Nissan Cube owners manual page 292

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Black plate (296,1) All season tires Never exceed the maximum speed rating of theyour vehicle. Use chain tensioners when re- NISSAN specifies all season tires on sometire. commended by the tire chain manufacturer to models to provide good performance all year,If you install snow tires, they must be the sameensure a tight fit. Loose end links of the tire including snowy and icy road conditions. Allsize, brand, construction and tread pattern on allchain must be secured or removed to prevent Season tires are identified by ALL SEASONfour wheels.the possibility of whipping action damage to the and/or M&S (Mud and Snow) on the tire fenders or underbody. If possible, avoid fully sidewall. Snow tires have better snow tractionFor additional traction on icy roads, studdedloading your vehicle when using tire chains. In than All Season tires and may be more appro-tires may be used. However, some U.S. statesaddition, drive at a reduced speed. Otherwise, priate in some areas. and Canadian provinces prohibit their use. your vehicle may be damaged and/or vehicle Check local, state and provincial laws beforehandling and performance may be adversely Summer tires installing studded tires. Skid and traction cap-affected. NISSAN specifies summer tires on someabilities of studded snow tires, on wet or dryTire chains must be installed only on the models to provide superior performance on drysurfaces, may be poorer than that of non-front wheels and not on the rear wheels. roads. Summer tire performance is substantiallystudded snow tires. reduced in snow and ice. Summer tires do notTIRE CHAINSNever install tire chains on a TEMPORARY USE have the tire traction rating M&S on the tire ONLY spare tire. sidewall. Use of tire chains may be prohibited accordingDonotusetire chains on dry roads. Driving with If you plan to operate your vehicle in snowy orto location. Check the local laws before instal-tire chains in such conditions can cause damage icy conditions, NISSAN recommends the use ofling tire chains. When installing tire chains, maketo the various mechanisms of the vehicle due to SNOW tires or ALL SEASON tires on all foursure they are the proper size for the tires on yoursome overstress. wheels. vehicle and are installed according to the chain manufacturer’s suggestions. Use only SAE Snow tires Class S chains. Class “S” chains are used on If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to selectvehicles with restricted tire to vehicle clearance. tires equivalent in size and load rating to theVehicles that can use Class “S” chains are original equipment tires. If you do not, it candesigned to meet the SAE standard minimum adversely affect the safety and handling of yourclearances between the tire and the closest vehicle. vehicle suspension or body component required to accommodate the use of a winter traction Generally, snow tires will have lower speeddevice (tire chains or cables). The minimum ratings than factory equipped tires and may notclearances are determined using the factory match the potential maximum vehicle speed.equipped tire size. Other types may damage 8-34 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 17

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