Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) -14 – NISSAN 2012 Sentra - Owner's Manual User Manual

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When towing Continuously Variable

Transmission (CVT) or manual trans-
mission (M/T) models with the rear
wheels on the ground (if you do not use
towing dollies): Always release the
parking brake.

Observe the following restricted towing

speeds and distances for manual trans-
mission (M/T) models only:

– Speed: Below 50 MPH (80 km/h)

– Distance: Less than 50 miles (80 km)

VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck
vehicle)

Pulling a stuck vehicle

WARNING

To avoid vehicle damage, serious per-
sonal 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.

Front

WCE0146

Rear

SCE0578

6-14

In case of emergency

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