Warning – NISSAN 2008 Rogue User Manual

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Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2007/ 7/ 3

than 2 times, until they are tight.

4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire

touches the ground. Then, with the wheel
nut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securely
in the sequence as illustrated. Lower the
vehicle completely.

WARNING

. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly

tightened wheel nuts can cause the
wheel to become loose or come off.
This could cause an accident.

. Do not use oil or grease on the

wheel studs or nuts. This could
cause the nuts to become loose.

. Retighten the wheel nuts when the

vehicle has been driven for 600
miles (1,000 km) (also in cases of a
flat tire, etc.).

. As soon as possible, tighten the

wheel nuts to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.

Wheel nut tightening torque:

80 ft-lb (108 N·m)

The wheel nuts must be kept tightened
to specification at all times. It is
recommended that wheel nuts be tigh-

tened to specifications at each lubrica-
tion interval.

. Adjust tire pressure to the COLD

pressure.

COLD pressure:

After the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more or driven less than
1 mile (1.6 km).

COLD tire pressures are shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label
affixed to the driver side center pillar.

Stowing the damaged tire and the tools

1. Securely store the damaged tire, jack and

tools in the storage area.

2. Replace the luggage box.

3. Close the luggage floor board.

4. Close the lift gate.

WARNING

. Always make sure that the spare tire

and jacking equipment are properly
secured after use. Such items can
become dangerous projectiles in an
accident or sudden stop.

. The T-type spare tire and small size

spare tire are designed for emer-
gency use. See specific instructions
under the heading “WHEELS AND
TIRES” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.

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In case of emergency

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