2013 Nissan Leaf Owner's Manual - Page 359

WHEELS AND TIRES If you have a flat tire, see ؆Flat tire؆ in the ؆In case of emergencyЉ section. tire pressure specifications are shown on the Tire and Loading Information label under the "Cold Tire Pressure" heading. The Tire and Loading Information label is affixed to the driver side center pillar. Tire pressures should be checked regularly because: • Most tires naturally lose air over time. • Tires can lose air suddenly when driven over potholes or other objects or if the vehicle strikes a curb while parking. The tire pressures should be checked when the tires are cold. The tires are considered COLD after the vehicle has been parked for 3 or more hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at moderate speeds. The TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert also provides visual and audible signals outside the vehicle for inflating the tires to the recommended COLD tire pressure. (See ЉTPMS with Easy Fill Tire AlertЉ in the ЉStarting and drivingЉ section.) Incorrect tire pressure, including under inflation, may adversely affect tire life and vehicle handling. WARNING • Improperly inflated tires can fail suddenly and cause an accident. • The Gross Vehicle Weight rating (GVWR) is located on the F.M.V.S.S. certification label. The vehicle weight capacity is indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label. Do not load your vehicle beyond this capacity. Overloading your vehicle may result in reduced tire life, unsafe operating conditions due to premature tire failure, or unfavorable handling characteristics and could also lead to a serious accident. Loading beyond the specified capacity may also result in failure of other vehicle components. • Before taking a long trip, or whenever you heavily load your vehicle, use a tire pressure gauge to ensure that the tire pressures are at the specified level. • For additional information regarding tires, refer to "Important Tire Safety Information" (US) or "Tire Safety Information" (Canada) in the Warranty Information Booklet. TIRE PRESSURE Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). It monitors tire pressure of all tires. When the low tire pressure warning light is lit, and the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning appears on the dot matrix liquid crystal display, one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. The TPMS will activate only when the vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h). Also, this system may not detect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for example a flat tire while driving). For more details, see ЉLow tire pressure warning lightЉ in the ЉInstruments and controlsЉ section, ЉTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)Љ in the ЉStarting and drivingЉ section and ЉTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)Љ in the ЉIn case of emergencyЉ section. Tire inflation pressure Check the pressure of the tires often and always prior to long distance trips. The recommended 8-26 Maintenance and do-it yourself