Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) -14 – NISSAN 2011 Sentra 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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