2009 Nissan GT-R Owner's Manual - Page 222

2009 Nissan GT-R Manual

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JUMP STARTING bility is reduced, which could lead to an accident and personal injury. Also, driving a long distance at high speeds may damage the tires. . Do not drive at speeds above 50 MPH (80 km/h) and do not drive more than 50 miles (80 km) with a punctured run-flat tire. The actual distance the vehicle can be driven on a flat tire depends on outside temperature, vehicle load, road conditions and other factors. Drive safely at reduced speeds. Avoid hard cornering or braking, which may cause you to lose control of the vehicle. . Have the punctured tire replaced by your GT-R certified NISSAN dealer as soon as possible, as the tire's performance capability is reduced. The following circumstances indicate that the battery is discharged...The starter motor does not turn or it turns weakly and the engine does not start. The vehicle lights are much dimmer than usual. The sound of the horn is weak. The horn makes no sound. If you have a flat tire and have to stop the vehicle, follow the instructions below. 1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and away from traffic. 2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. 3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking P brake. Move the shift lever to the & position. 4. Turn off the engine. 5. Raise the hood to warn other traffic, and to signal professional road assistance personnel that you need assistance. 6. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle and stand in a safe place, away from traffic and clear of the vehicle. If needed Roadside Assistance is available. Please see your Warranty Information Booklet or Roadside Assistance I.D. Card for the toll-free number to call (U.S.) or Warranty Information Booklet (Canada). For the tire removing procedure, see the following section. ( "JACKING VEHICLE AND REMOVING WHEELS" page 8-39) NOTICE When the battery is discharged, do not close either of the front doors. The automatic window adjusting function will not work, and the side roof panel may be damaged. To start your engine with a booster battery, the instructions and precautions below must be followed. For the battery maintenance information, see the following section. ( "BATTERY" page 8-15) . NOTICE . Never install tire chains on a punctured run-flat tire, as this could damage your vehicle. Avoid driving over any projection or pothole, as the clearance between the vehicle and the ground is smaller than normal. Do not enter an automated car wash with a punctured run-flat tire. . WARNING . If done incorrectly, jump starting can lead to a battery explosion, resulting in severe injury or death. It could also damage your vehicle. In case of emergency 6-3 .

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bility is reduced, which could lead to
an
accident
and
personal
injury.
Also, driving a long distance at high
speeds may damage the tires.
.
Do not drive at speeds above 50
MPH (80 km/h) and do not drive
more than 50 miles (80 km) with a
punctured run-flat tire. The actual
distance the vehicle can be driven
on a flat tire depends on outside
temperature, vehicle load, road con-
ditions and other factors.
.
Drive
safely
at
reduced
speeds.
Avoid
hard
cornering
or
braking,
which may cause you to lose control
of the vehicle.
NOTICE
.
Never install tire chains on a punc-
tured
run-flat
tire,
as
this
could
damage your vehicle.
.
Avoid driving over any projection or
pothole, as the clearance between
the vehicle and the ground is smal-
ler than normal.
.
Do not enter an automated car wash
with a punctured run-flat tire.
.
Have the punctured tire replaced by
your GT-R certified NISSAN dealer
as soon as possible, as the tire’s
performance capability is reduced.
If you have a flat tire and have to stop the
vehicle, follow the instructions below.
1.
Safely move the vehicle off the road and
away from traffic.
2.
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
3.
Park on a level surface and apply the parking
brake. Move the shift lever to the
&
P
position.
4.
Turn off the engine.
5.
Raise the hood to warn other traffic, and to
signal professional road assistance person-
nel that you need assistance.
6.
Have all passengers get out of the vehicle
and stand in a safe place, away from traffic
and clear of the vehicle.
If
needed
Roadside
Assistance
is
available.
Please see your Warranty Information Booklet
or Roadside Assistance I.D. Card for the toll-free
number to call (U.S.) or Warranty Information
Booklet (Canada).
For
the
tire
removing
procedure,
see
the
following
section.
(
“JACKING
VEHICLE
AND REMOVING WHEELS” page 8-39)
The following circumstances indicate that the
battery is discharged.
.
The starter motor does not turn or it turns
weakly and the engine does not start.
.
The vehicle lights are much dimmer than
usual.
.
The sound of the horn is weak. The horn
makes no sound.
NOTICE
When the battery is discharged, do not
close
either
of
the
front
doors.
The
automatic
window
adjusting
function
will not work, and the side roof panel
may be damaged.
To start your engine with a booster battery, the
instructions
and
precautions
below
must
be
followed.
For the battery maintenance information, see the
following section. (
“BATTERY” page 8-15)
WARNING
.
If
done
incorrectly,
jump
starting
can
lead
to
a
battery
explosion,
resulting in severe injury or death.
It could also damage your vehicle.
In case of emergency
6-3
JUMP STARTING