Starting and driving -> Vehicle security for Your Nissan X Trail SUV 2020

VEHICLE SECURITY  
COLD WEATHER DRIVING  
When leaving your vehicle unoccupied:  
BATTERY  
WARNING:  
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Always take the key with you - even when  
If the battery is not fully charged during  
extremely cold weather conditions, the battery  
fluid may freeze and damage the battery. To  
maintain maximum efficiency, the battery  
should be checked regularly. For details, see  
“Battery” (P.8-29) of this manual.  
leaving the vehicle in your own garage.  
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Whatever the condition, drive with cau-  
tion. Accelerate and decelerate with great  
care. If accelerating or decelerating too  
fast, the drive wheels will lose even more  
traction.  
Allow more stopping distance in cold  
weather driving. Braking should be  
started sooner than on dry pavement.  
Close all windows completely and lock all  
doors.  
Always park your vehicle where it can be  
seen. Park in a well lit area during the night.  
If the security system is equipped, use it -  
even for a short period.  
ENGINE COOLANT  
If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti-  
freeze, drain the cooling system, including the  
engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle.  
For details, see “Changing engine coolant” (P.8-  
13) of this manual.  
Never leave children or pets in the vehicle  
unattended.  
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Keep at a greater distance from the  
vehicle in front of you on slippery roads.  
Never leave valuables inside the vehicle.  
Always take valuables with you.  
Wet ice (0°C, 32°F and freezing rain), very  
cold snow and ice can be slick and very  
difficult to drive on. The vehicle will have  
a lot less traction or grip under these  
conditions. Try to avoid driving on wet ice  
until the road is salted or sanded.  
Watch for slippery spots (glaring 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 actually on the ice, and  
avoid any sudden steering maneuvers.  
Never leave the vehicle documents in the  
vehicle.  
TIRE EQUIPMENT  
Never leave articles on a roof rack. Remove  
them from the rack and keep and lock  
them inside the vehicle.  
1. If you have snow tires installed on the  
front/rear wheels of your vehicle, they  
should be of the same size, loading range,  
construction and type (bias, bias-belted or  
radial) as the rear/front tires.  
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Never leave the spare key in the vehicle.  
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2. If the vehicle is to be operated in severe  
winter conditions, snow tires should be  
installed on all four wheels.  
3. For additional traction on icy roads,  
studded tires may be used. However, some  
countries, provinces and states prohibit  
their use. Check local, state and provincial  
laws before installing studded tires.  
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Do not use cruise control on slippery  
roads.  
Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gas  
under your vehicle. Keep snow clear of  
the exhaust pipe and from around your  
vehicle.  
Skid and traction capabilities of studded  
snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces, may  
be poorer than that of non-studded snow  
tires.  
4. Snow chains may be used if desired. Make  
sure they are the proper size for the tires on  
your vehicle and are installed according to  
the chain manufacturer’s instructions. Use  
chain tensioners when recommended by  
the tire chain manufacturer to ensure a  
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