2005 Nissan 350Z Owner's Manual - Page 191

nuts alternately and evenly in the sequence 1 5 illustrated (k - k ) until they are tight. 4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches the ground. Then, with the wheel nut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securely in the sequence as illustrated. Lower the vehicle completely. Wheel nut tightening torque: 80 ft-lb (108 N⋅m) The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to specification at all times. It is recommended that wheel nuts be tightened to specification at each lubrication interval. Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pressure. COLD pressure: After vehicle has been parked for three hours or more or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). COLD tire pressures are shown on the Tire and Loading Information label affixed to the driver's side center pillar. For models equipped with the low tire pressure warning system: After adjusting tire pressure to the COLD tire pressure, the display of the tire pressure information may show higher pressure than the COLD tire pressure after the vehicle has been driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km). This is because the tire pressurizes as the tire temperature rises. This does not indicate a system malfunction. 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. ¼ Do not use oil or grease on the wheel studs or nuts. This could cause the nuts to become loose. ¼ 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. 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. 1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface between the wheel and hub. 2. Carefully put the wheel on and tighten the wheel nuts finger tight. When replacing a front tire, make sure the hole in the spare tire wheel is aligned with the pin on the brake rotor. 3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheel Stowing the tire and tools Securely store the spare tire and jacking equipment in the vehicle. 6-6 In case of emergency