Nissan Altima Quiz
Maintenance and owner do-it-yourself

Snow chains

In this manual: Maintenance and owner do-it-yourself
Foreword — 1Nissan Customer Assistance Program — 1Illustrated Table of Contents — 8Safety - Seats, Seat Belts and Supplemental Restraint System — 28Controls and instruments — 50Pre-Start Checks and Adjustments — 43Monitor, Climate, Audio, Phone and Voice Recognition Systems — 90Starting and driving — 37In an Emergency — 12Appearance and care — 17Maintenance and owner do-it-yourself — 37Technical data and consumer information — 24Using the multi-function display — 1Start-up Display — 1Settings — 1Multi-function display warnings and indicators — 1Changing the Display — 1How to Park Using the Predicted Course Lines — 1Screen Settings — 1Driving tips — 1Moving Object Detection System (if equipped) — 1Blind Spot Warning System Operation — 1Blind Spot Warning system driving situations — 1Lane Departure Warning system operation — 1Camera Maintenance — 1Headlights — 1Fog Lights (if equipped) — 1Parking Lights and Turn Signal Lights — 1
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WARNING

Only certain SAE Class "S" type chains can be used on this vehicle. Installing inappropriate Class "S" chains could damage the vehicle. If you wish to use tire chains or cables, their specifications must comply with the minimum clearance required for your vehicle.

Chaînes antidérapantes

The use of tire chains may be prohibited in some areas. Check the regulations in force in your area before installing tire chains on your vehicle's tires. If you install tire chains, make sure they are the correct size for your tires and follow the installation instructions provided by the chain manufacturer. Use chains that leave sufficient clearance A between the chain on the tire 1 and the edge of the wheel rim 2, as indicated in the table.

NOTE:

The use of tire chains is not permitted with 18-inch wheels.

antidérapantes permettant l'espaceTire chains providing sufficient clearance will provide the necessary space between the tire and the nearest suspension or body component. The minimum required clearance is determined based on the original tires fitted at the factory. Using chains of another class may damage your vehicle.

When recommended by the manufacturer, use chain tensioners to ensure the chains stay securely in place. Unused chain links must be firmly secured or removed to prevent them from striking and damaging the fenders or underbody. If possible, avoid loading your vehicle to its maximum capacity when using tire chains, and drive more slowly.

Otherwise, the chains may damage your vehicle and compromise its handling and performance.

Install snow chains on the front wheels only; such chains must never be installed on the rear wheels.

Never install a snow chain on a TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare wheel.

Snow chains must not be used on dry roads. The excessive stress caused by driving a vehicle under such conditions may damage certain mechanical components of the vehicle.

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