2004 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 190

The jack should be used on firm and level ground. 3. To lift the vehicle, securely hold the jack lever and rod. Carefully raise the vehicle until the tire clears the ground. When using alternate rear jack-up point for 15 inch wheels, raise the vehicle so that the tire is no more than 2 inches (50 mm) off the ground. 4. Remove the wheel nuts and then remove the tire. WCE0361 WCE0063 Rear (15 inch wheel alternate jack-up point) 2. Place the jack directly under the jack-up point as illustrated so the top of the jack contacts the vehicle at the jack-up point. Under some conditions there will not be sufficient clearance to use the primary rear jacking point on vehicles equipped with 15 inch wheels. If this occurs, use the alternate jack-up point 1 for vehicles equipped with 15 inch wheels. When using the alternate jack-up point, position the jack on the axle as close as possible to the tire that needs to be changed. Installing the spare tire The spare tire is designed for emergency use. See specific instructions under the heading "Wheels and tires" in the "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 finger tight. 3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheel nuts alternately and evenly as illustrated until they are tight. 6-8 In case of emergency