2013 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 407

CAUTION ● Make sure safety cable is coiled above spare tire when reinstalling spare tire/wheel. ● When re-installing the spare tire under the vehicle after use, be sure to secure it with the tire stem facing down toward the ground. If the spare tire is improperly secured with the tire stem facing up towards the bottom of the vehicle, there is an increased risk of separating from the vehicle in the event of crash which may pose a hazard in traffic or risk of injury to others. ● Use the correct jack-up points. Never use any other part of the vehicle for jack support. ● Never jack up the vehicle more than necessary. ● Never use blocks on or under the jack. ● Do not start or vehicle is on the vehicle to move. for vehicles differentials. run the engine while jack. It may cause the This is especially true with limited slip LCE2039 H to the 6. Insert the spare tire winch socket ᭺ lowering mechanism nut. ● Do not allow passengers to stay in the vehicle while it is on the jack. ● Never run the engine with a wheel(s) off the ground. It may cause the vehicle to move. Always refer to the illustration for the correct placement and jack-up points for your specific vehicle model and jack type. Carefully read the caution label attached to the jack body and the following instructions. 1. 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. 7. To lower the spare tire, insert the wheel nut F to the extension ᭺ E and insert wrench ᭺ H the T-shaped end to the winch socket ᭺ and rotate counterclockwise. 8. After removing the spare tire from under the vehicle, be sure to crank the cable up to stow it. NOTE: Fully lower the spare tire below the vehicle before attempting to remove the winch from the spare tire. Jacking up vehicle and removing the damaged tire WARNING ● Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by the jack. If it is necessary to work under the vehicle, support it with safety stands. ● Use only the jack provided with your vehicle to lift the vehicle. Do not use the jack provided with your vehicle on other vehicles. The jack is designed for lifting only your vehicle during a tire change. 6-6 In case of emergency