Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) -15, Warning, Caution – NISSAN 2011 Quest - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Model "E52-D" EDITED: 2010/ 10/ 25

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Rear (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:

Using a suitable tool wrapped with a cloth,
remove the cover from the bumper.

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

In case of emergency

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