Get In case of emergency Guide for Nissan Micra 4 Door Fifth Generation (2017-2023)

6 In case of emergency

Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Changing a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11

Push starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

If your vehicle overheats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

Towing your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

Towing recommended by NISSAN . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck

vehicle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH

FLAT TIRE

The flashers will operate with the ignition

switch placed in any position.

CHANGING A FLAT TIRE

If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions

below:

Some jurisdictions may prohibit the use

of the hazard warning flasher switch

while driving.

Stopping the vehicle

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. Shift the automatic

transmission (if so equipped) to P (Park)

or the manual transmission (if so

equipped) to R (Reverse).

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Push the switch on to warn other drivers

when you must stop or park under emer-

gency conditions. All turn signal lights flash.

4. Turn off the engine.

5. Raise the hood to warn other traffic

and to signal professional road assis-

tance personnel that you need assis-

tance.

WARNING

∙ If stopping for an emergency, be sure

to move the vehicle well off the road.

6. Have all passengers get out of the ve-

hicle and stand in a safe place, away

from traffic and clear of the vehicle.

∙

Do not use the hazard warning flashers

while moving on the highway unless

unusual circumstances force you to

drive so slowly that your vehicle might

become a hazard to other traffic.

∙ Turn signals do not work when the

hazard warning flasher lights are on.

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WARNING

∙ Make sure the parking brake is se-

curely applied and the automatic

transmission (if so equipped) is

shifted to P (Park) or the manual

transmission (if so equipped) is

shifted to R (Reverse).

∙ Never change tires when the vehicle is

on a slope, ice or slippery areas. This is

hazardous.

∙ Never change tires if oncoming traffic

is close to your vehicle. Wait for pro-

fessional road assistance.

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Getting the spare tire and tools

1. Open the rear hatch and lift the floor-

board.

A.

B.

Blocks

Flat tire

Blocking wheels

Place suitable blocks at both the front and

back of the wheel diagonally opposite the

flat tire to prevent the vehicle from moving

when it is jacked up.

WARNING

Be sure to block the wheel as the vehicle

may move and result in personal injury.

In case of emergency 6-3

5. Remove the wheel basket by pushing

the basket upward.

6. Lower the tire basket to the ground

and take out the spare.

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2. Remove the jacking tools from the

storage location.

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1

3. Loosen the bolt

counterclockwise

᭺

to lower the spare.

4. Stop turning the bolt when the spare is

lowered to the point where the tire

2

.

basket

can be removed from the

᭺

3

hook

᭺

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Use caution not to scratch the wheel cover

or wheel surface.

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Jacking up vehicle and removing

the damaged tire

Removing wheel cover (if so

equipped)

To remove the wheel cover, use the jacking

WARNING

1

rod

.

᭺

∙ Never get under the vehicle while it is

supported only by the jack. If it is nec-

essary to work under the vehicle, sup-

port it with safety stands.

2

Apply cloth

between the wheel and

᭺

jacking rod to prevent damaging the wheel

and wheel cover.

∙ Use only the jack provided with your

vehicle to lift the vehicle. Do not use

the jack provided with your vehicle on

other vehicles. The jack is designed

for lifting only your vehicle during a

tire change.

CAUTION

Do not use your hands to pry off wheel

caps or wheel covers. Doing so could

result in personal injury.

In case of emergency 6-5

∙ Use the correct jack-up points. Never

use any other part of the vehicle for

jack support.

∙ Never jack up the vehicle more than

necessary.

∙ Never use blocks on or under the jack.

∙ Do not start or run the engine while

vehicle is on the jack. It may cause the

vehicle to move. This is especially true

for vehicles with limited slip

differentials.

∙ Do not allow passengers to stay in the

vehicle while it is on the jack.

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Always refer to the proper illustrations for

the correct placement and jack-up points

for your specific vehicle model and jack

type.

2. Place the jack directly under the

jack-up point as illustrated so the top

of the jack contacts the vehicle at the

jack-up point. Align the jack head be-

tween the 2 notches in the front or the

rear. Also fit the groove of the jack head

between the notches.

∙ Never run the engine with a wheel(s)

off the ground. It may cause the ve-

hicle to move.

Carefully read the caution label attached

to the jack body and the following in-

structions.

The jack should be used on firm and

level ground.

1. Loosen each wheel nut 1 or 2 turns by

turning counterclockwise with the

wheel nut wrench. Do not remove the

wheel nuts until the tire is off the

ground.

3. To lift the vehicle, securely hold the jack

lever and rod with both hands. Carefully

raise the vehicle until the tire clears the

ground. Remove the wheel nuts, and

then remove the tire.

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nuts securely in the sequence illus-

COLD pressure: After the vehicle has

been parked for 3 hours or more or

driven less than 1.6 km (1 mile).

A

B

C

᭺ ᭺ ᭺ ᭺

D

trated (

,

). Lower the vehicle

completely.

COLD tire pressures are shown on the

Tire and Loading Information label.

WARNING

∙ Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly

tightened wheel nuts can cause the

wheel to become loose or come off.

This could cause an accident.

5. Securely store the flat tire and jacking

equipment in the vehicle.

WARNING

∙ Do not use oil or grease on the wheel

studs or nuts. This could cause the

nuts to become loose.

Always make sure that the spare tire

and jacking equipment are properly se-

cured after use. Such items can become

dangerous projectiles in an accident or

sudden stop.

∙ Retighten the wheel nuts when the

vehicle has been driven for 1,000 km

(621 miles) (also in cases of a flat tire,

etc.).

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Installing the spare tire

1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface

between the wheel and hub.

The spare tire is designed for emer-

gency use. For additional information,

refer to “Wheels and tires” in the “Do-it-

yourself” section of this manual.

As soon as possible, tighten the wheel

nuts to the specified torque with a

torque wrench.

2. Carefully put the spare tire on and

tighten the wheel nuts finger tight.

Reinstalling the temporary spare

tire to its original position

After the flat tire is repaired, return the tem-

porary spare to its original position in the

tire basket under the rear of the vehicle.

Wheel nut tightening torque:

113 N·m (83 ft-lb)

3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten

wheel nuts alternately and evenly in the

A

B

C

D

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The wheel nuts must be kept tightened

to specification at all times. It is recom-

mended that wheel nuts be tightened to

specification at each lubrication interval.

sequence illustrated (

they are tight.

,

) until

4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire

touches the ground. Then, with the

wheel nut wrench, tighten the wheel

Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pres-

sure.

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1. Open the rear hatch.

5. Hold the tire basket and remove it from

6. Lower the tire basket slowly to the

2

the hook by pushing the basket

up-

ground and then put in the temporary

᭺

2. Remove the luggage floor.

3

4

ward and moving the hook

lease the basket.

to re-

spare tire

.

᭺

1

3. Loosen bolt

counterclockwise ap-

᭺

proximately 20 turns using the wheel

nut wrench and wrench extension to

lower the tire basket.

4. Stop turning the bolt when the tire bas-

ket is lowered to a place where it can be

removed from the hook. Do not loosen

the bolt excessively, otherwise the

basket may fall suddenly.

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7. Reinstall the tire basket by pushing up-

Please be sure that the hook is located as

8. Tighten the bolt

clockwise until the

᭺

5

7

ward on the basket

and inserting the

shown in the image

. The hook must

᭺

bolt is tight using the wheel nut wrench

and wrench extension to move the tire

basket up to the holding position.

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6

hook

.

engage from the inside of the basket.

᭺

WARNING

∙ Always make sure that the spare tire,

tire basket and jacking equipment are

properly secured after use. Such

items can become dangerous projec-

tiles in an accident or sudden stop.

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NOTE:

∙ The spare tire is designed for emer-

gency use. For additional information

refer to “Wheels and tires” in the “Do-

it-yourself” section of this manual.

The spare tire basket cannot be used to

store the conventional tire.

WARNING

∙ When reinstalling the spare tire bas-

ket under the vehicle after use, be

sure that the hook engages the bas-

ket from the inside. If the spare tire

basket hook is not engaged properly,

there is an increased risk of the spare

tire separating from the vehicle in a

crash and causing injury.

∙ Always make sure that the spare tire

and jacking equipment are properly

secured after each use. Such items

can become dangerous projectiles in

an accident or sudden stop.

∙ Make sure that the spare tire basket is

properly secured in its original posi-

tion after removing the spare tire.

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∙ The spare tire and small size spare tire

are designed for emergency use. For

additional information, refer to

“Wheels and tires” in the “Do-it-

yourself” section of this manual.

Stowing the damaged tire

Securely store the damaged tire in the

cargo area.

Securely store the jack and tools in the

storage area.

Return the spare tire basket back to its

original position in the reverse order of re-

moval. For additional information, refer to

“Getting the spare tire and tools” in this sec-

tion.

6-10 In case of emergency

JUMP STARTING

To start your engine with a booster battery,

the instructions and precautions below

must be followed.

∙ Whenever working on or near a bat-

tery, always wear suitable eye protec-

tors (for example, goggles or indus-

trial safety spectacles) and remove

rings, metal bands, or any other jew-

elry. Do not lean over the battery

when jump starting.

WARNING

∙ If done incorrectly, jump starting can

lead to a battery explosion, resulting

in severe injury or death. It could also

damage your vehicle.

∙ Do not attempt to jump start a frozen

battery. It could explode and cause

serious injury.

∙ Explosive hydrogen gas is always

present in the vicinity of the battery.

Keep all sparks and flames away from

the battery.

∙ Your vehicle has an automatic engine

cooling fan. It could come on at any

time. Keep hands and other objects

away from it.

∙ Do not allow battery fluid to come into

contact with eyes, skin, clothing or

painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a

corrosive sulfuric acid solution which

can cause severe burns. If the fluid

should come into contact with any-

thing, immediately flush the con-

tacted area with water.

∙ Keep battery out of the reach of

children.

∙ The booster battery must be rated at

12 volts. Use of an improperly rated

battery can damage your vehicle.

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CAUTION

∙ Always connect positive (ϩ) to posi-

tive (ϩ) and negative (Ϫ) to body

ground (for example, strut mounting

bolt, engine lift bracket, etc.) — not to

the battery.

∙

Make sure the jumper cables do not

touch moving parts in the engine com-

partment and that the cable clamps do

not contact any other metal.

4. Start the engine of the booster vehicle

and let it run for a few minutes.

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5. Keep the engine speed of the booster

vehicle at about 2,000 rpm, and start

the engine of the vehicle being jump

started.

2. Apply the parking brake. Move the shift

lever to N (Neutral) (manual transmis-

sion) or to P (Park) (automatic trans-

mission). Switch off all unnecessary

electrical systems (lights, heater, air

conditioner, etc.).

WARNING

Always follow the instructions below.

Failure to do so could result in damage

to the charging system and cause per-

sonal injury.

CAUTION

Do not keep the starter motor engaged

for more than 15 seconds. If the engine

does not start, place the ignition switch

in the OFF position and wait 10 seconds

before trying again, otherwise the

starter could be damaged.

1. If the booster battery is in another ve-

hicle, position the two vehicles to bring

their batteries near each other.

3. Connect jumper cables in the se-

A

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B

C

D

quence illustrated (

,

).

Do not allow the two vehicles to

touch.

6. After starting the engine, carefully dis-

connect the negative cable and then

the positive cable.

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PUSH STARTING

IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by a

2. Turn off the air conditioner (if so

equipped). Open all the windows, move

the heater or air conditioner tempera-

ture control to maximum hot and fan

control to high speed.

CAUTION

red high temperature warning light

),

∙ Do not push start this vehicle. The

three-way catalyst may be damaged.

or if you feel a lack of engine power, detect

abnormal noise, etc. take the following

steps.

∙ Automatic Transmission (AT) models

and Manual Transmission (MT) cannot

be push-started or tow-started. At-

tempting to do so may cause trans-

mission damage.

3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen

for steam or coolant escaping from the

radiator before opening the hood. (If

steam or coolant is escaping, turn off

the engine.) Do not open the hood fur-

ther until no steam or coolant can be

seen.

WARNING

∙ Do not continue to drive if your vehicle

overheats. Doing so could cause en-

gine damage or a vehicle fire.

∙ For Manual Transmission (MT) mod-

els, never try to start the vehicle by

towing it. When the engine starts, the

forward surge could cause the vehicle

to collide with the tow vehicle.

∙ To avoid the danger of being scalded,

never remove the radiator cap while

the engine is still hot. When the radia-

tor cap is removed, pressurized hot

water will spurt out, possibly causing

serious injury.

4. Open the engine hood.

WARNING

If steam or water is coming from the

engine, stand clear to prevent getting

burned.

∙ Do not open the hood if steam is com-

ing out.

1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, ap-

ply the parking brake and move the

shift lever to N (Neutral) (manual trans-

mission) or to P (Park) (automatic trans-

mission).

5. Visually check drive belts for damage

or looseness. Also check if the cooling

fan is running. The radiator hoses and

radiator should not leak water. If cool-

ant is leaking, the water pump belt is

missing or loose, or the cooling fan

does not run, stop the engine.

Do not stop the engine.

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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE

For additional information, refer to “Flat

towing” in the “Technical and consumer in-

formation” section of this manual.

When towing your vehicle, all Provinces in

Canada and local regulations for towing

must be followed. Incorrect towing equip-

ment could damage your vehicle. Towing

instructions are available from a NISSAN

dealer. Local service operators are gener-

ally familiar with the applicable laws and

procedures for towing. To assure proper

towing and to prevent accidental damage

to your vehicle, NISSAN recommends hav-

ing a service operator tow your vehicle. It is

advisable to have the service operator

carefully read the following precautions:

WARNING

Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,

jewelry or clothing to come into contact

with, or get caught in, engine belts or

the engine cooling fan. The engine cool-

ing fan can start at any time.

TOWING RECOMMENDED BY

NISSAN

NISSAN recommends towing your vehicle

based upon the type of drivetrain. For addi-

tional information, refer to the diagrams in

this section to ensure that your vehicle is

properly towed.

6. After the engine cools down, check the

coolant level in the engine coolant res-

ervoir tank with the engine running.

Add coolant to the engine coolant res-

ervoir tank if necessary. Have your ve-

hicle repaired. It is recommended that

you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-

vice.

WARNING

∙ Never ride in a vehicle that is being

towed.

∙ Never get under your vehicle after it

has been lifted by a tow truck.

CAUTION

∙ When towing, make sure that the

transmission, axles, steering system

and powertrain are in working condi-

tion. If any of these conditions apply,

dollies or a flatbed tow truck must be

used.

∙ Always attach safety chains before

towing.

6-14 In case of emergency

– Place the ignition switch in the OFF

position, and secure the steering

wheel in a straight-ahead position

with a rope or similar device. Never

secure the steering wheel by plac-

ing the ignition switch in the LOCK

position. This may damage the

steering lock mechanism (for

models with

mechanism).

a

steering lock

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Two-Wheel Drive models with

automatic transmission

NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be

towed with the driving (front) wheels off the

ground or place the vehicle on a flatbed

truck as illustrated.

CAUTION

∙ Never tow automatic transmission

models with the front wheels on the

ground or four wheels on the ground

(forward or backward), as this may

cause serious and expensive damage

to the transmission. If it is necessary

to tow the vehicle with the rear wheels

raised always use towing dollies un-

der the front wheels.

∙ When towing automatic transmission

models with the rear wheels on the

ground or on towing dollies:

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CAUTION

Failure to follow these guidelines can

result in severe transmission damage.

∙ If you have to tow manual transmis-

sion models with the rear wheels on

the ground (if you do not use towing

dollies) or four wheels on the ground:

– Always release the parking brake.

– Move the transmission shift lever

to the N (Neutral) position

– Observe the following restricted

towing speeds and distances for

manual transmission models only:

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Your vehicle speed should never exceed

97 km/h (60 mph) when towing your ve-

hicle. After towing 805 km (500 mi), start

and idle the engine with the transmission

in N (Neutral) for two minutes. Failure to idle

the engine after every 805 km (500 mi) of

towing may cause damage to the trans-

mission’s internal parts.

Two-Wheel Drive models with

manual transmission

NISSAN recommends that towing dollies

be used when towing your vehicle or place

the vehicle on the flatbed truck as illus-

trated.

Speed: Below 97 km/h (60 mph)

Distance: Less than 805 km (500

mi)

When towing long distances or speeds in

excess of 97 km/h (60 mph), remove the

propeller shaft before towing to prevent

damage to the transmission. It is recom-

mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for

additional information.

If you must use a pull behind tow truck put

the manual transmission in N (Neutral).

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If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud,

etc., use a tow strap or other device de-

signed specifically for vehicle recovery. Al-

ways follow the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions for the recovery device.

4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and

backward.

VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a

stuck vehicle)

∙ Shift back and forth between R (Re-

verse) and D (Drive) (automatic trans-

mission models) or 1st (low) and R

(Reverse) (manual transmission

models).

WARNING

To avoid vehicle damage, serious per-

sonal injury or death when recovering a

stuck vehicle:

Rocking a stuck vehicle

WARNING

∙ Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.

∙ Apply the accelerator as little as pos-

sible to maintain the rocking motion.

∙ Contact a professional towing service

to recover the vehicle if you have any

questions regarding the recovery

procedure.

∙ Release the accelerator pedal before

shifting between R and D (automatic

transmission models) or 1st and R

(manual transmission models).

∙ Do not spin your tires at high speed.

This could cause them to explode and

result in serious injury. Parts of your

vehicle could also overheat and be

damaged.

∙ Tow chains or cables must be at-

tached only to main structural mem-

bers of the vehicle.

∙ Do not spin the tires above 55 km/h

(35 mph).

If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud,

etc., use the following procedure:

∙ Do not use the vehicle tie-downs to

tow or free a stuck vehicle.

5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a

few tries, contact a professional towing

service to remove the vehicle.

1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control

(VDC) system.

∙ Only use devices specifically designed

for vehicle recovery and follow the

manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Make sure the area in front and behind

the vehicle is clear of obstructions.

∙ Always pull the recovery device

straight out from the front of the ve-

hicle. Never pull at an angle.

3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to

clear an area around the front tires.

∙ Route recovery devices so they do not

touch any part of the vehicle except

the attachment point.

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