2000 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 199

CAUTION ¼ The T-type spare tire should be used only for emergency. It should be replaced by the standard tire at the first opportunity. ¼ Drive carefully while the T-type spare tire is installed. Avoid sharp turns and abrupt braking while driving. ¼ Periodically check the T-type spare tire inflation pressure, and always keep it at 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 bar). ¼ Always keep the pressure of the full size spare tire (if so equipped) at the recommended pressure for standard tires, as indicated on the tire placard. For tire placard location, see "Tire placard" in the "10. Technical and consumer information". ¼ Do not drive your vehicle at speeds faster than 50 MPH (80 km/h). ¼ Do not use tire chains on a T-type spare tire. Tire chains will not fit properly on the T-type spare tire and may cause damage to the vehicle. ¼ When driving on roads covered with snow or ice, the T-type spare tire should be used on the rear wheel and the original tire used on the front wheels (drive wheels). Use tire chains only on the front two original tires. ¼ Tire tread of the T-type spare tire will wear at a faster rate than the original tire. Replace the T-type spare tire as soon as the tread wear indicators appear. ¼ Because the T-type spare tire is smaller than the original tire, ground clearance is reduced. To avoid damage to the vehicle do not drive over obstacles. Also do not drive the vehicle through an automatic car wash since it may get caught. ¼ Do not use the T-type spare tire on other vehicles. ¼ Do not use more than one T-type spare tire at the same time. ¼ Do not tow a trailer while the T-type spare tire is installed. 8-36 Do-it-yourself