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Tow Truck Towing

Tow Truck Towing:




CAUTION:
^ All applicable local laws regarding the towing operation must be obeyed.
^ Use proper towing equipment to avoid possible damage to the vehicle during a towing operation.
^ When towing with the rear wheels on the ground, release the parking brake and move the gearshift lever to neutral position ("N" position).

NISSAN recommends that vehicle be towed with the driving (front) wheels off the ground as illustrated.

TOWING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MODEL WITH FOUR WHEELS ON GROUND
Observe the following restricted towing speeds and distances.

Speed:
Below 50 kph (30 mph)

Distance:
Less than 65 kph (40 miles)

CAUTION: Never tow an automatic transaxle model from the rear (i.e., backward) with four wheels on the ground as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the transaxle.

Towing An Automatic Transaxle Model With Rear Wheels Raised (With Front Wheels On Ground):




TOWING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MODEL WITH REAR WHEELS RAISED (Front wheels on ground)
Never tow an automatic transaxle model with rear wheels raised (front wheels on ground) as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the transaxle. If it is necessary to tow it with rear wheels raised, always use a towing dolly under the front wheels.