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Flat tire ...................................................................6-2
Jump starting ..........................................................6-7
Push starting ..........................................................6-9If your vehicle overheats ......................................6-10
Tow truck towing ..................................................6-11
Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ...........6-12
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When towing your vehicle, U.S States, Cana-
dian Provinces and local regulations for tow-
ing must be followed. Incorrect towing equip-
ment could damage your vehicle. Towing
instructions are available from an authorized
NISSAN dealer. Local service operators are
generally familiar with the applicable laws
and procedures for towing. To assure proper
towing and to prevent accidental damage to
your vehicle, NISSAN recommends having a
service operator tow your vehicle. It is advis-
able to have the service operator carefully
read the following precautions.
WARNING
cNever ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
cNever get under your vehicle after it
has been lifted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
cWhen towing, make sure that the
transmission, axles, steering system
and powertrain are in working con-
dition. If any unit is damaged, dollies
must be used.
cWhen towing with the front wheels
on the ground:Turn the ignition key to the OFF
position and secure the steering
wheel in a straight ahead position
with a rope or similar device. Never
place the ignition key in the LOCK
position. This will result in damage
to the steering lock mechanism.
Move the gearshift lever to the N
(Neutral) position.
On automatic transmission models,
to move the shift lever to the N (Neu-
tral) position turn the ignition key to
the ACC position.
After moving the shift lever to the N
(Neutral) position, be sure to turn the
ignition key to the OFF position.
cWhen towing with the rear wheels on
the ground, release the parking
brake.
On automatic transmission models,
to move the shift lever to the N (Neu-
tral) position, turn the ignition key to
the ACC position. After moving the
shift lever to the Neutral position, be
sure to turn the ignition key to the
OFF position.
cAttach safety chains for all towing.NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be
towed with the driving (front) wheels off the
ground as illustrated.
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CAUTION
c
Never tow an automatic transmission
model with the rear wheels raised
(with the front wheels on the ground)
as this may cause serious and expen-
sive damage to the transmission. If it
is necessary to tow the vehicle with
the rear wheels raised, always use a
towing dolly under the front wheels.
cIf you have to tow an automatic trans-
mission model with four wheels on
the ground, observe the following re-
stricted towing speeds and distances:
cSpeed: Below 30 MPH (50 km/h)
cDistance: Less than 40 miles (65
km)
VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a
stuck vehicle)
cTow chains or cables must be attached
only to the main structual members of the
vehicle.
cPulling devices should be routed so they
do not touch any part of the suspension,
steering, brake or cooling systems.
cAlways pull the cable straight out from
the front or rear of the vehicle. Never pull
the vehicle at an angle.
cPulling devices such as ropes or canvas
straps are not recommended for use in
vehicle towing or recovery.
cStand clear of a stuck vehicle.
WARNING
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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