Nissan Z33-D Special Winter Equipment, Driving on Snow or ICE, Engine Block Heater if so equipped

be damaged and/or vehicle handling and perfor- mance may be adversely affected.

￿Never install the tire chains on a T-type spare tire.

￿Do not use the tire chains on dry roads.

￿Tire chains must be installed only on the rear wheels and not on the front wheels.

SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT

It is recommended that the following items be carried in the vehicle during winter:

￿a scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove ice and snow from the windows and wiper blades.

￿a sturdy, flat board to be placed under the jack to give it firm support.

￿a shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow-drifts.

￿extra window washer fluid to refill the reser- voir tank.

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DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE

WARNING

￿Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain), very cold snow or ice can be slick and very hard to drive on. The vehicle will have much less traction or “grip” un- der these conditions. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until the road is salted or sanded.

￿Whatever the condition, drive with caution. Accelerate and slow down with care. If accelerating or down- shifting too fast, the drive wheels will lose even more traction.

￿Allow more stopping distance under these conditions. Braking should be started sooner than on dry pavement.

￿Allow greater following distances on slippery roads.

￿Watch for slippery spots (glare ice). These may appear on an otherwise clear road in shaded areas. If a patch of ice is seen ahead, brake before

reaching it. Try not to brake while on the ice, and avoid any sudden steer- ing maneuvers.

￿Do not use cruise control on slippery roads.

￿Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gases under your vehicle. Keep snow clear of the exhaust pipe and from around your vehicle.

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so equipped)

An engine block heater to assist extreme cold temperature starting is available through a NISSAN dealer.

WARNING

Do not use your heater with an un- grounded electrical system or two- pronged (cheater) adapters. You can be injured by an electrical shock if you use an ungrounded connection.