Towing your vehicle
When towing your vehicle, all jurisdictional and local regulations for towing must be followed. Incorrect towing equipment could damage your vehicle. Towing in- structions 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
• 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. Use dollies or flatbed if any of the listed systems are not working.
• Always attach safety chains before towing.
For additional information about towing your vehicle behind a Recreational Vehicle, see “Flat towing for 4–Wheel drive vehicle” (P. 10-31) or “Flat towing for front wheel drive vehicle” (P. 10-31). 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.
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) models with automatic transmission NISSAN recommends that towing dollies be used when towing your vehicle or place the vehicle on a flatbed truck as illustrated.
CAUTION Never tow 4WD models equipped with an automatic transmission with any of the wheels on the ground as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the powertrain.
NOTE: If the battery is completely drained the transmission will not manually shift to other positions.
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 dam- age to the transmission. If it is neces- sary to tow the vehicle with the rear wheels raised always use towing dol- lies under the front wheels.
• When towing automatic transmis- sion models with the rear wheels on the ground or on towing 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).
NOTE: If the battery is completely drained the transmission will not manually shift to other positions.
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.
• Do not use the vehicle tie-downs to tow or free a stuck vehicle.
• Only use devices specifically de- signed for vehicle recovery and fol- low the manufacturer's instructions.
• Always pull the recovery device straight out from the front of the ve- hicle. Never pull at an angle.
• Route recovery devices so they do not touch any part of the vehicle ex- cept the attachment point.
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.
Rocking a stuck vehicle
WARNING
• Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
• 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.
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc., use the following procedure: 1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system or place the Drive Mode Selector in MUD/RUT (4WD models) or SAND (4WD models) mode.
2. Make sure the area in front and behind the vehicle is clear of obstructions.
3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear an area around the front tires.
4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and backward. • Shift back and forth between R (Re-
verse) and D (Drive). • Apply the accelerator as little as pos-
sible to maintain the rocking motion. • Release the accelerator pedal before
shifting between R (Reverse) and D (Drive).
• Do not spin the tires above 35 mph (55 km/h).
5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a few tries, contact a professional towing ser- vice to remove the vehicle.
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