Towing Information: Service and Repair
Tow Truck Towing
CAUTION:
- All applicable state or Provincial (in Canada) laws and local laws regarding the towing operation must be obeyed.
- It is necessary to use proper towing equipment to avoid possible damage to the vehicle during towing operation. Towing is in accordance with Towing Procedure Manual at dealer.
- Always attach safety chains before towing.
- When towing, make sure that the transmission, steering system and power train are in good order. If any unit is damaged, dollies must be used.
NISSAN recommends that the vehicle be towed with the driving (rear) wheels off the ground as illustrated.
CAUTION:
- Never tow an automatic transmission model with the rear wheels or four wheels on the ground (forward or backward). This may cause serious and expensive damage to the transmission.
- When towing with the front wheels on the ground (if you do not use towing dollies), turn the ignition key to the OFF position, and secure the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position with a rope or similar device. Never place the ignition key in the LOCK position. This will result in damage to the steering lock mechanism.
- When towing a manual transmission model with the rear wheels on the ground (if you do not use towing dollies), release the parking brake and move the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position.
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle)
FRONT
After removing the front licence plate (if so equipped),
1. Remove the towing hook cover from the bumper.
2. Securely install the towing hook stored with jacking tools.
Make sure that the hook is properly secured in the stored place after use.
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.
CAUTION:
- Tow chains or cables must be attached only to the vehicle recovery hooks or main structural members of the vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle body will be damaged.
- Do not use the vehicle tie downs to free a vehicle stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc. Never tow a vehicle using the vehicle tie downs or recovery hooks.
- Always pull the cable straight out from the front of the vehicle. Never pull on the vehicle at an angle.
- Pulling devices should be routed so they do not touch any part of the suspension, steering, brake or cooling systems.
- Pull devices such as ropes or canvas straps are not recommended for use in vehicle towing or recovery.
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mad, etc., use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control System (if so equipped).
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 front tires.
4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and backward.
- Shift back and forth between R (reverse) and D (drive) (automatic transmission models) or 1st (low) and R (reverse) (manual transmission models).
- Apply the accelerator as little as possible to maintain the rocking motion.
- Release the accelerator pedal before shifting between R and D (automatic transmission models) or 1st and R (manual transmission models).
- Do not spin the tires above 35 MPH (55 km/h).
5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a few tires, contact a professional towing service to remove the vehicle.
REAR
- Towing hook is not available.