NISSAN 2014 LEAF - Roadside Assistance Guide - Manual (Page 22)

4-3 Towing
4-3.1 Vehicle Specifications
Length 175 in. (4,445 mm)
Width 69.7 in. (1,770 mm)
Overall Height 61.0 in. (1,550 mm)
Wheel Base 106.3 in. (2,700 mm)
Minimum ground clearance 6.3 in. (160 mm)
Overall vehicle weight 3,256-3,346 lbs. (1,477-1,518 kg) (Weight varies
by equipment and trim level.)
Front approach angle 17°
Rear departure angle 26°
4-3.2 Towing Guidelines
NISSAN strongly recommends that LEAF be towed with the driving (front) wheels off the ground or that the
vehicle be placed on a flatbed truck.
• Never tow with the front wheels on the ground or four (4) wheels on the ground
(forward or backward), as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the motor.
• Transport the vehicle only after turning the power switch OFF.
• When towing this vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground (if you do not use towing
dollies), always release the parking brake.
• Safety chains or cables must be attached 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.
• Never tow a vehicle using the vehicle tie down hook or recovery hook.
• Always pull the cable straight out from the front of the vehicle. Never pull on the vehicle
at an angle.
• Pulling devices should be routed so they do not touch any part of the suspension,
steering, brake, high voltage or cooling systems.
• Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas straps are not recommended for use in vehicle
towing or recovery.
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