Nissan Altima (2022 year). Manual in english — page 31

Always refer to the illustration for the cor-
rect placement and jack-up points for your
specific vehicle model and jack type.

Carefully read the caution label attached
to the jack body and the following in-
structions.

1. Loosen each wheel nut one or two turns

by turning counterclockwise with the
wheel nut wrench.

Do not remove the

wheel nuts until the tire is off the
ground.

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 between the two
notches in the front or the rear as
shown. Also fit the groove of the jack
head between the notches as shown.

NOTE:
Do not place jack on the notches be-
tween the front most and rear most
jacking points.

The jack should be used on firm and
level 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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6-7

Jacking up vehicle and replacing
the damaged tire (AWD models)

WARNING

For AWD vehicles - the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire must be installed to the
rear wheels only. If a front tire is punc-
tured, install the original rear tire onto
the front wheel, then install the TEMPO-
RARY USE ONLY spare tire on the rear.
Failure to do so could cause overheat-
ing to the AWD system

WARNING

•

Never get under the vehicle while it is
supported only by the jack. If it is nec-
essary to work under the vehicle,
support it with safety stands.

•

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 de-
signed for lifting only your vehicle
during a tire change.

•

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.

•

Never run the engine with a wheel(s)
off the ground. It may cause the ve-
hicle to move.

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Jack-up point

6-8

In case of emergency

Always refer to the illustration for the cor-
rect placement and jack-up points for your
specific vehicle model and jack type.

Carefully read the caution label attached
to the jack body and the following
instructions.

If a flat tire occurs on the front axle of AWD
vehicle, the spare tire must be applied to
the rear axle of the vehicle.

1. Loosen each wheel nut one or two turns

by turning counterclockwise with the
wheel nut wrench.

Do not remove the

wheel nuts until the tire is off the
ground.

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 between the two
notches in the front or the rear as
shown. Also fit the groove of the jack
head between the notches as shown.

NOTE:
Do not place jack on the notches be-
tween the front most and rear most
jacking points.

The jack should be used on firm and
level ground.

3. Jack up the rear axle of the vehicle. 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 and set aside.

4. Apply the spare tire to the rear axle of the

vehicle, replace the wheel nuts and
tighten.

5. Lower the jack and further tighten the

wheel

nuts

to

the

recommended

torque, see “Installing the spare tire”
(P. 6-10).

6. Jack up the front axle of the vehicle and

remove the damaged wheel.

7. Apply the wheel that was removed from

the rear axle to the front axle of the ve-
hicle, replace the wheel nuts and tighten.

8. Lower the jack and further tighten the

wheel

nuts

to

the

recommended

torque, see “Installing the spare tire”
(P. 6-10).

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6-9

Installing the spare tire

WARNING

For AWD vehicles - the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire must be installed to the
rear wheels only. If a front tire is punc-
tured, install the original rear tire onto
the front wheel, then install the TEMPO-
RARY USE ONLY spare tire on the rear.
Failure to do so could cause overheat-
ing to the AWD system

The spare tire is designed for emergency
use. For additional information, see
“Wheels and tires” (P. 8-29).

1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface

between the wheel and hub.

2. Carefully put the spare tire on and

tighten the wheel nuts finger tight.

3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten

wheel nuts alternately and evenly in the
sequence illustrated (

O

A

,

O

B

,

O

C

,

O

D

,

O

E

)

until they are tight.

4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire

touches the ground. Then, with the
wheel nut wrench, tighten the wheel
nuts securely in the sequence illustrated
(

O

A

,

O

B

,

O

C

,

O

D

,

O

E

). Lower the vehicle

completely.

WARNING

•

Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
tightened wheel nuts can cause the
wheel to become loose or come off.
This could cause an accident.

•

Do not use oil or grease on the wheel
studs or nuts. This could cause the
nuts to become loose.

•

Retighten the wheel nuts when the
vehicle has been driven for 600 miles
(1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire,
etc.).

As soon as possible, tighten the wheel
nuts to the specified torque with a
torque wrench.

Wheel nut tightening torque:

83 ft-lb (113 N·m)

The wheel nuts must be kept tightened
to specification at all times. It is recom-
mended that wheel nuts be tightened to
specifications

at

each

lubrication

interval.

Adjust

tire

pressure

to

the

COLD

pressure.

COLD pressure: After vehicle has been
parked for 3 hours or more or driven less
than 1 mile (1.6 km).

COLD tire pressures are shown on the
Tire Load and Information label affixed
to the driver side center pillar.

After adjusting tire pressure to the COLD
tire pressure, the display (if so equipped)
of the tire pressure information may
show higher pressure than the COLD tire
pressure after the vehicle has been
driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km). This is
because the tire pressure increases as
the tire temperature rises. This does not
indicate a system malfunction.

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In case of emergency

5. Securely store the flat tire in the tire well

and jacking equipment in the vehicle.

NOTE:
Remove the center wheel cap before
storing the flat tire.

6. Place the spare tire cover and the trunk

floor carpeting over the damaged tire.

7. Close the trunk.

WARNING

•

Always make sure that the spare tire
and jacking equipment are properly
secured after use. Such items can be-
come dangerous projectiles in an ac-
cident or sudden stop.

•

The spare tire is designed for emer-
gency use. For additional informa-
tion, see “Wheels and tires” (P. 8-29).

REPAIRING FLAT TIRE (for models
with emergency tire puncture
repair kit)

WARNING

•

After using Genuine NISSAN Emer-
gency Tire Sealant to repair a minor
tire puncture, do not drive the vehicle
at speeds faster than 50 mph (80
km/h).

•

Immediately after using the Genuine
NISSAN Emergency Tire Sealant to
repair a minor tire puncture, it is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer. The Genuine NISSAN Emer-
gency Tire Sealant cannot perma-
nently seal a punctured tire. Continu-
ing operation of the vehicle without a
permanent tire repair can lead to a
crash.

•

If you used the Genuine NISSAN
Emergency Tire Sealant to repair a
minor tire puncture, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer to replace the TPMS sensor in
addition to repairing or replacing the
tire.

•

NISSAN

recommends

using

only

Genuine

NISSAN

Emergency

Tire

Sealant provided with your vehicle.
Other tire sealants may damage the
valve stem seal which can cause the
tire to lose air pressure.

This vehicle does not have a spare tire. The
emergency

tire

puncture

repair

kit

(Genuine NISSAN Emergency Tire Sealant)
is supplied with the vehicle instead of a
spare tire. It can be used to temporarily
repair minor tire punctures.

If possible, have the vehicle towed to a fa-
cility that can repair or replace the flat tire.
Using the emergency tire puncture repair
kit may cause a malfunction of the tire
pressure sensor and cause the low tire
pressure warning light to illuminate.

CAUTION

•

To avoid the emergency tire puncture
kit being damaged during storage or
use:

–

Only use the emergency tire punc-

ture repair kit on your vehicle. Do
not use it on other vehicles.

In case of emergency

6-11

–

Only use the kit to inflate the tires

of your vehicle and to check the
vehicle’s tire pressure.

–

Only plug the compressor into a

12-volt DC car power point.

–

Keep the kit free of water and dirt.

–

Do not disassemble or modify the

kit.

–

Do not drop the kit or allow hard

impacts to the kit.

•

Do not use the emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit under the following
conditions. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer or profes-
sional road assistance.

–

when the sealant has passed its

expiration date (shown on the la-
bel attached to the bottle)

–

when the cut or the puncture is

approximately 0.25 in (6 mm) or
longer

–

when the tire sidewall is damaged

–

when the vehicle has been driven

with extremely low tire pressure

–

when the tire has come off the in-

side or the outside of the wheel

–

when the tire wheel is damaged

–

when two or more tires are flat

If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions
below.

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.

4. Move the shift lever to the P (Park)

position.

5. Turn off the engine.

6. Raise the hood to warn other traffic and

to signal professional road assistance
personnel that you need assistance.

7. Have all passengers get out of the ve-

hicle and stand in a safe place, away
from traffic and clear of the vehicle.

WARNING

•

Make sure the parking brake is se-
curely applied and the vehicle is
placed into the P (Park) position.

•

Never repair tires when the vehicle is
on a slope, ice or slippery areas. This
is hazardous.

•

Never repair tires if oncoming traffic
is close to your vehicle. Wait for pro-
fessional road assistance.

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In case of emergency

Getting emergency tire puncture
repair kit

Take out the emergency tire puncture re-
pair kit located in the cargo area. The repair
kit consists of the following items:

O

1

Tire sealant bottle

O

2

Air compressor*

O

3

Speed restriction sticker

* The compressor shape may differ de-
pending on the models.

NOTE:
For models with the emergency tire
puncture repair kit, a spare tire, jack
and rod are not equipped as stan-
dard.

Before using emergency tire
puncture repair kit

• If any foreign object (for example, a screw

or nail) is embedded in the tire, do not
remove it.

• Check the expiration date of the sealant

(shown on the label attached to the
bottle). Never use a sealant whose expira-
tion date has passed.

Repairing tire

WARNING

Observe

the

following

precautions

when using the tire repair compound.

•

Swallowing the compound is dan-
gerous. Immediately drink as much
water as possible and seek prompt
medical assistance.

•

Rinse well with lots of water if the
compound comes into contact with
skin or eyes. If irritation persists, seek
prompt medical attention.

•

Keep the repair compound out of the
reach of children.

•

The emergency repair compound
may cause a malfunction of the tire
pressure sensors and cause the low
tire pressure warning light to illumi-
nate. Have the tire pressure sensor
replaced as soon as possible.

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1. Take out the speed restriction sticker

from the air compressor, then put it in a
location where the driver can see it while
driving.

CAUTION

Do not put the speed restriction label on
the steering wheel pad, the speedom-
eter or the warning light locations.

2. Take the hose

O

1

and the power plug

O

2

out of the air compressor. Remove the
cap of the bottle holder from the air
compressor.

3. Remove the cap from the tire sealant

bottle. Leave the bottle seal intact.
Screw the bottle clockwise into the
bottle holder to pierce the seal of the
bottle.

4. Remove the cap from the tire valve on

the flat tire.

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In case of emergency

5. Remove the protective cap

O

A

of the

hose and screw the hose securely onto
the tire valve. Make sure that the pres-
sure release valve

O

B

is securely tight-

ened. Make sure that the air compressor
switch is in the OFF (O) position, and
then insert the power plug into the
power outlet in the vehicle.

6. Push the power switch to the ACC posi-

tion. Then turn the compressor switch
to the ON (−) position and inflate the tire
up to the pressure that is specified on
the Tire and Loading Information label
affixed to the driver’s side center pillar if
possible, or to the minimum of 26 psi
(180 kPa). Turn the air compressor off
briefly in order to check the tire pressure
with the pressure gauge.

If the tire is inflated to higher than the
specified pressure, lower the tire pres-
sure by releasing air with the pressure
release valve.

NOTE:

The compressor tire pressure gauge
may show a pressure reading of 87 psi
(600 kPa) for about 30 seconds while in-
flating the tire. The pressure gauge is in-
dicating the pressure inside the sealant
can. When the sealant has been injected
into the tire the pressure gauge will drop
and indicate actual tire pressure.

WARNING

To avoid serious personal injury while
using the emergency tire puncture re-
pair kit:

•

Securely

tighten

the

compressor

hose to the tire valve. Failure to do so
can cause the sealant to spray into
the air and get into your eyes or on
the skin.

•

Do not stand directly beside the
damaged tire while it is being in-
flated because of the risk of the rup-
ture. If there are any cracks or bumps,
turn

the

compressor

off

immediately.

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6-15

If the tire pressure does not increase to

26

psi (180 kPa) within 10 minutes

, the tire

may be seriously damaged and

the tire

cannot be repaired with this tire repair
kit.

It is recommended that you visit a

NISSAN dealer.

7. When the tire pressure is at the specified

amount, turn the air compressor off. If
the tire cannot be inflated to the speci-
fied amount, the air compressor can be
turned off at the minimum of 26 psi (180
kPa). Remove the power plug from the
power outlet and quickly remove the
hose from the tire valve. Attach the pro-
tective cap and valve cap. Properly stow
the emergency tire puncture repair kit in
the cargo area.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury when
stowing the emergency tire puncture
repair kit:

•

Keep the sealant bottle screwed into
the compressor. Failure to do so can
cause the sealant to spray into the air
and get into your eyes or on the skin.

8. Immediately drive the vehicle for 10 min-

utes or 2 miles (3 km) at a speed below
50 mph (80 km/h).

9. After driving, make sure that the air

compressor switch is in the OFF posi-
tion, then screw the hose securely onto
the tire valve. Check the tire pressure
with the pressure gauge. Temporary re-
pair is completed if the tire pressure
does not drop.

Make sure the pressure is adjusted to
the pressure that is specified on the Tire
and Loading Information label before
driving.

10. If the tire pressure drops, repeat the

steps from 5 to 9. If the pressure drops
again or under 19 psi (130 kPa),

the tire

cannot be repaired with this tire re-
pair kit

. If the tire cannot be repaired,

the driver should not drive on it any
further. The car should be towed to the
nearest dealership.

The sealant bottle and hose cannot be
reused to repair another punctured tire.
It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN

dealer

to

purchase

replacements.

After repairing tire

It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for tire repair/replacement as soon
as possible.

WARNING

•

After using Genuine NISSAN Emer-
gency Tire Sealant to repair a minor
tire puncture, do not drive the vehicle
at speeds faster than 50 mph (80
km/h).

•

Immediately after using Genuine
NISSAN Emergency Tire Sealant to
repair a minor tire puncture, it is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer. The Genuine NISSAN Emer-
gency Tire Sealant cannot perma-
nently seal a punctured tire. Continu-
ing operation of the vehicle without a
permanent tire repair can lead to a
crash.

•

Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol
tire sealant into the tires, as this may
cause a malfunction of the tire pres-
sure sensors.

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In case of emergency

•

If you used the Genuine NISSAN
Emergency Tire Sealant to repair a
minor tire puncture, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer to replace the TPMS sensor in
addition to repairing or replacing the
tire.

•

NISSAN

recommends

using

only

Genuine

NISSAN

Emergency

Tire

Sealant provided with your vehicle.
Other tire sealants may damage the
valve stem seal which can cause the
tire to lose air pressure.

To start your engine with a booster battery,
the instructions and precautions below
must be followed.

WARNING

•

If done incorrectly, jump starting can
lead to a battery explosion, resulting
in severe injury or death. It could also
damage your vehicle.

•

Explosive hydrogen gas is always
present in the vicinity of the battery.
Keep all sparks and flames away
from the battery.

•

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.

•

Whenever working on or near a bat-
tery, always wear suitable eye pro-
tectors (for example, goggles or in-
dustrial

safety

spectacles)

and

remove rings, metal bands, or any
other jewelry. Do not lean over the
battery when jump starting.

•

Do not attempt to jump start a frozen
battery. It could explode and cause
serious injury.

•

Your vehicle has an automatic engine
cooling fan. It could come on at any
time. Keep hands and other objects
away from it.

JUMP STARTING

In case of emergency

6-17

WARNING

Always follow the instructions below.
Failure to do so could result in damage
to the charging system and cause per-
sonal injury.

1. If the booster battery is in another ve-

hicle, position the two vehicles to bring
their batteries near each other.

Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.

2. Apply the parking brake. Move the shift

lever to P (Park). Switch off all unneces-
sary electrical systems (lights, heater, air
conditioner, etc.).

3. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK

position.

4. Connect the jumper cables in the se-

quence illustrated (

O

A

,

O

B

,

O

C

,

O

D

).

CAUTION

•

Always connect positive (+) to posi-
tive (+) and negative (−) 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
compartment and that the cable
clamps do not contact any other
metal.

5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle

and let it run for a few minutes.

6. Keep the engine speed of the booster

vehicle at about 2,000 rpm and start the
engine

of

the

vehicle

being

jump

started.

CAUTION

Do not keep the starter motor engaged
for more than 10 seconds. If the engine
does not start right away, place the ig-
nition switch in the OFF position and
wait 3 to 4 seconds before trying again.

7. After starting the engine, carefully dis-

connect the negative cable and then the
positive cable.

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In case of emergency

CAUTION

•

Do not push start this vehicle. The
three-way

catalyst

may

be

damaged.

•

Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)

models

cannot

be

push-

started or tow-started. Attempting
to do so may cause transmission
damage.

If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by
an extremely high temperature gauge
reading), or if you feel a lack of engine
power, detect abnormal noise, etc. take the
following steps.

WARNING

•

Do not continue to drive if your ve-
hicle overheats. Doing so could cause
engine damage or a vehicle fire.

•

To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never remove the radiator or coolant
reservoir cap while the engine is still
hot. When the radiator or coolant res-
ervoir cap is removed, pressurized
hot water will spurt out, possibly
causing serious injury.

•

Do not open the hood if steam is
coming out.

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

ply the parking brake and move the shift
lever to P (Park).

Do not stop the engine.

2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all the

windows, move the heater or air condi-
tioner temperature control to maximum
hot and fan control to high speed.

3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for

steam or coolant escaping from the ra-
diator 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.

4. Open the engine hood.

WARNING

If steam or water is coming from the
engine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.

5. Visually check drive belts for damage or

looseness. Also check if the cooling fan
is running. The radiator hoses and radia-
tor should not leak water. If coolant is
leaking, the water pump belt is missing
or loose, or the cooling fan does not run,
stop the engine.

WARNING

Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into con-
tact with, or get caught in, engine belts
or the engine cooling fan. The engine
cooling fan can start at any time.

PUSH STARTING

IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

In case of emergency

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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 reservoir
tank if necessary. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.

When towing your vehicle, all State (Provin-
cial in Canada) and local regulations for
towing must be followed. Incorrect towing
equipment could damage your vehicle.
Towing instructions are available from a
NISSAN dealer. Local service operators are
generally familiar with the applicable laws
and procedures for towing. To assure
proper towing and to prevent accidental
damage to your vehicle, NISSAN recom-
mends having a service operator tow your
vehicle. It is advisable to have the service
operator

carefully

read

the

following

precautions:

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.

For additional information about towing
your vehicle behind a Recreational Vehicle
(RV), see “Flat towing” (P. 10-20).

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.

TOWING YOUR VEHICLE

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In case of emergency

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models with
Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)

NISSAN recommends that towing dollies
be used when towing your vehicle or place
the vehicle on a flatbed truck as illustrated.

CAUTION

Never tow All-Wheel Drive (AWD) mod-
els equipped with a Continuously Vari-
able Transmission (CVT) with any of the
wheels on the ground as this may
cause serious and expensive damage
to the transfer case and transmission.

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Two-Wheel Drive models with
Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)

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

Continuously

Variable

Transmission (CVT) 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 trans-
mission. If it is necessary to tow the
vehicle with the rear wheels raised
always use towing dollies under the
front wheels.

•

When towing Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) models with the
rear wheels on the ground or on tow-
ing dollies:

–

Place the ignition switch in the
OFF

position,

and

secure

the

steering wheel in a straight-ahead
position with a rope or similar de-
vice. Never secure the steering
wheel by placing the ignition
switch in the LOCK position. This
may damage the steering lock
mechanism (for models with a
steering lock mechanism).

VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a
stuck vehicle)

WARNING

To avoid vehicle damage, serious per-
sonal injury or death when recovering a
stuck vehicle:

•

Contact a professional towing ser-
vice to recover the vehicle if you have
any questions regarding the recov-
ery procedure.

•

Tow chains or cables must be at-
tached only to main structural mem-
bers of the vehicle.

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In case of emergency