1997 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 127
1997 Nissan Maxima Manual
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FLAT TIRE If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions below. is on a slope, ice or slippery areas. This is hazardous. ¼ Never change tires if oncoming traffic is close to your vehicle. Wait for professional road assistance. Stopping the vehicle 1. Safely move the vehicle off the road away from traffic. 2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. 3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake. Shift the manual transmission into reverse (automatic transmission in "P"). 4. Turn off the engine. 5. Raise the hood to warn other traffic, and to signal professional road assistance personnel that you need assistance. 6. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle and stand in a safe place, away from traffic and clear of the vehicle. SCE0036 ¼ Make sure that the parking brake is securely applied and the manual transmission is shifted into reverse (automatic transmission in "P"). ¼ Never change tires when the vehicle Getting the spare tire and tools Remove jacking tools and spare tire from the storage area located inside the trunk as illustrated. 5-2