User manual NISSAN ALTIMA-1997

[. . . ] Foreword The inside pages of this manual contain a minimum of 50% recycled fibers, including 10% post-consumer fibers. Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of driving pleasure. [. . . ] To remove the jack, turn the jack screw counterclockwise. Use either end of the jack rod (found in the tool bag) to loosen the jack from its storage position. When the spare tire is installed on the vehicle, place the damaged tire in the storage area. Put the jack rod in the tool bag and place the tool bag in the storage area. Place the spare tire cover and the trunk floor carpeting over the damaged tire. Install the jack in its storage area and tighten the jack screw. Close the trunk. CE1003M Blocking wheels Place suitable blocks at both the front and back of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up. ASD0021 WARNING Be sure to block the wheel as the vehicle may move and could cause personal injury. 5-3 CE1089 Jacking up and removing tire Carefully read the caution label attached to the jack body and the following instructions: ACE0510 Removing wheel caps CAUTION Do not use your hands to pry off wheel caps. Doing so could result in personal injury. 1. Place the jack directly under the jack-up point as illustrated above so the top of the jack contacts the vehicle at the jack-up point. Align the jack head between the two notches in the front or the rear as shown. Also fit the groove of the jack head between the notches as shown. The jack should be used on firm and level ground. 5-4 Never jack up the vehicle more than necessary. Do not start or run engine while vehicle is on the jack as it may cause the vehicle to move. Do not allow passengers to stay in the vehicle while it is on the jack. Never run the engine with the wheels off the ground. This is especially true for vehicles with limited slip differential carriers. CE1092 2. Loosen each wheel nut one or two turns by turning counterclockwise with the wheel nut wrench. Do not remove the wheel nuts until the tire is off the ground. Carefully raise the vehicle until the tire clears the ground. To lift the vehicle, securely hold the jack lever and rod with both hands as shown above. Remove the wheel nuts, and then remove the tire. WARNING Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by the jack. [. . . ] 2-38 Vehicle dimensions and weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 Vehicle identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Vehicle identification number plate. . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Vehicle loading information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]