Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) -21, Warning, Caution – NISSAN 2011 Murano - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Tie down and recovery hook

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.

Front:
Securely install the vehicle recovery hook
(stored in the cargo area) as illustrated. Make
sure that the hook is properly secured in the
original place after use.

CAUTION

.

Tow chains or cables must be at-
tached only to the main structural
members of the vehicle or the
recovery hook. Otherwise, the vehi-
cle body will be damaged.

.

Never tow a vehicle using the vehi-
cle tie downs or recovery hooks.

.

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 or cool-
ing systems.

In case of emergency

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