Warning – NISSAN 2015 Quest - Owner's Manual User Manual

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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.

5. Securely store the flat tire, jack and tools in

the vehicle.

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 tigh-

tened to specification at all times. It
is recommended that wheel nuts be
tightened to specifications at each
lubrication 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 spare tire and the tools

Securely store the spare tire, jack and tools in
their original location.

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” (P.8-30).

In case of emergency

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