NISSAN 2012 LEAF - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 278)

Front
VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing stuck
vehicle)
WARNING
. Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
. Do not spin your tires at high speed.
This could cause them to explode,
which could result in serious injury.
Parts of the vehicle could also over-
heat and be damaged.
Pulling a stuck vehicle
Do not use the tie down hook for towing or
vehicle recovery.
Front:
1. Using a suitable tool wrapped with a cloth,
remove the hook cover from the bumper.
2. Securely install the recovery hook as illu-
strated. (The hook is stored in the left side of
the cargo area.)
Make sure that the hook is properly secured in
its original position after use.
Rear
Rear:
Do not use the tie down hook to pull the vehicle.
CAUTION
. Tow chains or cables must be at-
tached only to the vehicle recovery
hook or main structural members of
the vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle
body will be damaged.
. Do not use the vehicle tie down
hook to free a vehicle stuck in sand,
snow, mud, etc.
In case of emergency 6-15