Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) -12 – NISSAN 2009 Sentra User Manual

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CAUTION

Never tow Continuously Variable Trans-

mission (CVT) models with the front
wheels on the ground or four wheels on
the ground (forward or backward), as
this may cause serious and expensive
damage to the transmission. If it is nec-
essary to tow the vehicle with the rear
wheels raised always use towing dollies
under the front wheels.

When towing Continuously Variable

Transmission (CVT) models with the
front wheels on towing dollies, or when
towing manual transmission models
with the front wheels on the ground:

– Turn the ignition switch to the OFF

position, and secure the steering
wheel in a straight-ahead position
with a rope or similar device. Never
secure the steering wheel by turning
the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion. This may damage the steering
lock mechanism

– Move the gearshift lever to the N

(Neutral) position.

When towing Continuously Variable

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

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.

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In case of emergency

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2009 Sentra (sen)

Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
10/27/08—tbrooks

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