NISSAN 2013 370Z Roadster - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 341)

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[ Edit: 2012/ 4/ 11 Model: Z34-D ]
VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing 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.
Pulling a stuck vehicle
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.,
use a tow strap or other device designed
specifically for vehicle recovery. Always follow
the manufacturer’s instructions for the recovery
device.
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1. Access the mounting hole for the recovery
hook.
Except for NISMO models: To remove the
cover
*
A , first unhook the claws *
1 using
a suitable tool wrapped in a cloth, and then
pull the lower side of the cover
*
2 .
For NISMO models: When the front license
plate and bracket are installed, temporarily
remove them. (See “Installing front license
plate” (P.9-14) for the installation proce-
dures.) A screwdriver is supplied with the
jacking tools for removal.
2. Securely install the vehicle recovery hook *
3
(stored with jacking tools) as illustrated.
Attach the tow strap to the recovery hook.
Do not use the tie down hooks *
4 for towing or
vehicle recovery.
Make sure that the hook is properly secured in
the original place after use.
Replace the recovery hook cover (except for
NISMO models) or the front license plate (for
NISMO models).
CAUTION
. Tow chains or cables must be at-
tached only to the vehicle recovery
hooks or main structural members
of the vehicle. Otherwise, the vehi-
cle 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 vehi-
cle tie downs or recovery hooks.
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