2004 Nissan Murano Owner's Manual - Page 195

¼ Use the correct jack up points; never use any other part of the vehicle for jack support. ¼ Never jack up the vehicle more than necessary. ¼ Never use blocks on or under the jack. ¼ Do not start or run engine while vehicle is on the jack, as it may cause the vehicle to move. This is especially true for vehicles with limited slip differential carriers. ¼ Do not allow passengers to stay in the vehicle while it is on the jack. 4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches the ground. Then, with the wheel nut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securely in the se1 2 3 4 5 quence illustrated (k , k , k , k , k ). Lower the vehicle completely. WARNING ¼ Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose or come off. This could cause an accident. SCE0039 Installing the spare tire The spare tire is designed for emergency use. See specific instructions under the heading "Wheels and tires" in the "8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself " section of this manual. 1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface between the wheel and hub. 2. Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten the wheel nuts with your fingers. 3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheel nuts alternately and evenly until they are tight. ¼ 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 recom- 6-6 In case of emergency