Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) -12 – NISSAN 2014 Altima Sedan - Owner's Manual User Manual

Page 339

Advertising
background image

CAUTION

Never tow Continuously Variable Trans-

mission (CVT) models with the front
wheels on the ground or four wheels on
the ground (forward or backward), as
this may cause serious and expensive
damage to the transmission. If it is nec-
essary to tow the vehicle with the rear
wheels raised always use towing dollies
under the front wheels.

When towing Continuously Variable

Transmission (CVT) models with the
front wheels on towing dollies:

– Place the ignition switch in the OFF

position, and secure the steering
wheel in a straight-ahead position
with a rope or similar device.

– Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)

position.

When towing Continuously Variable

Transmission (CVT) models with the
rear wheels on the ground (if you do not
use towing dollies): Always release the
parking brake.

VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck
vehicle)

Pulling a stuck vehicle

WARNING

To avoid vehicle damage, serious personal
injury or death when recovering a stuck
vehicle:

Contact a professional towing service

to recover the vehicle if you have any
questions

regarding

the

recovery

procedure.

Do not use the vehicle tie-downs to tow

or free a stuck vehicle.

Only use devices specifically designed

for vehicle recovery and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.

Always pull the recovery device straight

out from the front of the vehicle. Never
pull at an angle.

Route recovery devices so they do not

touch any part of the vehicle except the
attachment point.

SCE0199A

6-12

In case of emergency

Advertising