2009 Nissan cube Owner's Manual - Page 228

Spare tire: 1. Open the back door. 2. Open the bolt cover 2 3. Loosen the bolt * counterclockwise approximately 25 turns using the wheel nut wrench to lower the spare tire. 1 *. Spare tire basket bolt tightening torque: 48 to 63 ft-lb (64 to 86 N·m) 4. Stop turning the bolt when the tire is lowered to the place where the tire basket 3 4 * can be removed from the hook * . Do not loosen the bolt excessively, otherwise the basket may fall suddenly. 5. Hold the tire basket and remove it from the hook by pushing the basket upward. 6. Lower the tire basket slowly to the ground, and then take out the spare tire. WARNING Properly stow the spare tire basket after use. Driving without properly stowing the spare tire basket can cause contact with the road and cause sparks or scatter rocks/road debris resulting in vehicle damage or serious personal injury. SCE0811 Spare tire 6-4 In case of emergency