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appropriate driving lane.

.

If you decide that it is not safe to return

the vehicle to the road surface based on

vehicle, road or traffic conditions, gra-

dually slow the vehicle to a stop in a safe

place off the road.

RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS

Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can

occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged due

to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air pressure

loss can also be caused by driving on under-

inflated tires.

Rapid air pressure loss can affect the handling

and stability of the vehicle, especially at highway

speeds.

Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by main-

taining

the

correct

air

pressure

and

visually

inspect the tires for wear and damage. See

“WHEELS AND TIRES” in the “8. Maintenance

and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.

If a tire rapidly loses air pressure or “blows-out”

while driving maintain control of the vehicle by

following the procedure below. Please note that

this procedure is only a general guide. The

vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on

the conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.

WARNING

The following actions can increase the

chance of losing control of the vehicle if

there

is

a

sudden

loss

of

tire

air

pressure. Losing control of the vehicle

may

cause

a

collision

and

result

in

personal injury.

.

The vehicle generally moves or pulls

in the direction of the flat tire.

.

Do not rapidly apply the brakes.

.

Do not rapidly release the accelera-

tor pedal.

.

Do

not

rapidly

turn

the

steering

wheel.

1.

Remain calm and do not overreact.

2.

Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel

with both hands and try to hold a straight

course.

3.

When appropriate, slowly release the accel-

erator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle.

4.

Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe location

off the road and away from traffic if possible.

5.

Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradually

stop the vehicle.

6.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers and

either contact a roadside emergency service

to change the tire or see “CHANGING A

FLAT TIRE” in the “6. In case of emergency”

section of this Owner’s Manual.

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND

DRIVING

WARNING

Never

drive

under

the

influence

of

alcohol or drugs. Alcohol in the blood-

stream

reduces

coordination,

delays

reaction time and impairs judgement.

Driving after drinking alcohol increases

the likelihood of being involved in an

accident injuring yourself and others.

Additionally, if you are injured in an

accident, alcohol can increase the se-

verity of the injury.

NISSAN is committed to safe driving. However,

you must choose not to drive under the influence

of alcohol. Every year thousands of people are

injured or killed in alcohol-related accidents.

Although

the

local

laws

vary

on

what

is

considered to be legally intoxicated, the fact is

that alcohol affects all people differently and

most

people

underestimate

the

effects

of

alcohol.

5-6

Starting and driving

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