Tow Truck Towing

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.
^ Attach safety chains for all towing.
^ When towing, make sure that the transmission. steering system and powertrain are in good order. If any unit is damaged. a dolly must be used.
^ When towing with the front wheels on the ground:
Turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position and secure the steering wheel in a 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 manual transmission models with the rear wheels on the ground, release the parking brake and move the gearshift lever to neutral position ("N" position).
^ Never tow vehicle from the rear (i.e., backward) with four wheels on the ground as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the transmission.
^ For 4-wheel drive model:
Set the free-running hubs to the free position. Move the transfer case shift lever into the "2H" position and the transmission shift lever into the neutral ("N") position.

2-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
NISSAN recommends that vehicle be towed with the during (rear) wheels off the ground as illustrated.

Towing with four wheels on ground or towing with front wheels raised (With rear wheels on ground)

Observe the following restricted towing speeds and distances.
Automatic transmission model:
Speed: Below 50 km/h (30 MPH)
Distance: Less than 65 km (40 miles)
Manual transmission model:
Speed: Below 95 km/h (60 MPH)
Distance: Less than 800 km (500 miles)
If the speed or distance must necessarily be greater, remove the propeller shaft beforehand to prevent damage to the transmission.

Tow Truck Towing:

4-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
NISSAN recommends that a dolly be used as illustrated when towing 4-speed drive models
Towing with four wheels on ground or towing with front or rear wheels raised Observe the following restricted towing speeds and distances

Automatic transmission model:
Speed: Below 50 kph (30 MPH)
Distance: Less than 65 km (40 miles)
Manual transmission model:
Speed: Below 95 kph (60 MPH)
Distance: Less than 800 km (500 miles)
If the speed or distance must necessarily be greater, remove the front and rear propeller shafts beforehand to prevent the damage to the transmission.