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Tow Truck Towing





TOW TRUCK TOWING


Tow Truck Towing


CAUTION:
- Never tow a CVT model with the rear wheels raised and the front wheels on the ground. This may cause serious and expensive damage to the transaxle. If it is necessary to tow the vehicle with the rear wheels raised, always use towing dollies under the front wheels.
- Never tow a CVT model from the rear (that is backward) with four wheels on the ground. This may cause serious and expensive damage to the transaxle.
NISSAN recommends that the vehicle be towed with the driving (front) wheels off the ground.

CAUTION:
- Always release the parking brake when towing the vehicle with the front wheels raised with the rear wheels on the ground.
- When the battery of a vehicle equipped with the Intelligent Key system is discharged, the vehicle should be towed with the front wheels on the tow dollies or place the vehicle on a flat bed truck.

CAUTION:
- All applicable 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 (front) wheels off the ground as illustrated.






TOWING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MODEL WITH FOUR WHEELS ON GROUND

CAUTION:
Never tow an automatic transaxle model with four wheels on the ground as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the transaxle.