2000 NISSAN XTERRA emergency towing

6 In case of emergency
First aid kit ..............................................................6-2
Flat tire ...................................................................6-2
Pantograph type jack .............................................6-6
Jump starting ..........................................................6-8
Push starting ........................................................6-10If your vehicle overheats ......................................6-10
Tow truck towing................................................... 6-11
Two-wheel drive models.......................................6-12
Four-wheel drive models ......................................6-13
Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ...........6-14
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perature control to maximum hot and fan
control to high speed.
3. If engine overheating is caused by climb-
ing a long hill on a hot day, run the engine
at a fast idle (approximately 1,500 r/min)
until the temperature gauge indicator re-
turns to normal.
4. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for
steam or coolant escaping from the ra-
diator before opening the hood. Wait until
no steam or coolant can be seen before
proceeding.
5. Open the hood.
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the
engine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.
6. Visually check drive belts for damage or
looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
running. The radiator hoses and radiator
should not leak water. If coolant is leak-
ing, or the water pump belt is missing or
loose, or the cooling fan does not run,
stop the engine.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or
the engine cooling fan. The engine
cooling fan can start at any time when
the coolant temperature is high.
7. After the engine cools down, check the
coolant level in the reservoir tank with the
engine running. Add coolant to the reser-
voir tank if necessary. Have your vehicle
repaired at an authorized NISSAN
dealer.When towing your vehicle, U.S. States, Ca-
nadian provinces and local regulations for
towing must be followed. Incorrect towing
equipment could damage your vehicle. Tow-
ing instructions are available from an autho-
rized 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
ONever ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
ONever get under your vehicle after it
has been lifted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
OWhen 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.
TOW TRUCK TOWING
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OWhen towing with the front wheels
on the ground or with the rear
wheels on the ground (if you do not
use towing dollies): Move the trans-
fer control lever into the 2H position.
OWhen towing with the front wheels
on the ground: Turn the ignition key
to the OFF position and move the
transmission shift lever to the N
(Neutral) position. To move the se-
lector lever to the N (Neutral) posi-
tion on automatic transmission mod-
els, turn the ignition key to the ACC
position. After moving the selector
lever to the N (Neutral) position, turn
the ignition key to the OFF position
and secure the steering wheel in the
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.
OWhen towing manual transmission
models with rear wheels on the
ground: Always release the parking
brake and move the transmission
shift lever to the N (Neutral) position.OBe sure to place the transfer control
lever into the 2H position, and the
transmission selector lever into the
N (Neutral) position.
OAlways attach safety chains before
towing.
TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be
towed with the driving (rear) wheels off the
ground as illustrated.
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CAUTION
If you have to tow your vehicle with four
wheels on the ground or with front
wheels raised (with rear wheels on the
ground), observe the following re-
stricted towing speeds and distances:
Automatic transmission model:
OSpeed: Below 30 MPH (48 km/h)
ODistance: Less than 40 miles (64 km)
Manual transmission model:
OSpeed: Below 60 MPH (97 km/h)
ODistance: Less than 500 miles (805
km)
If the speed or distance must necessarily be
greater, remove the propeller shaft before-
hand to prevent damage to the transmis-
sion.
CAUTION
Never tow your vehicle from the rear
(i.e., backward) with four wheels on the
ground, as this may cause serious and
expensive damage to the transmission.FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
NISSAN recommends that a dolly be used
as illustrated when towing your vehicle.
CAUTION
If you have to tow your vehicle with four
wheels on the ground or with the front
or rear wheels raised, observe the fol-
lowing restricted towing speeds and
distances:
Automatic transmission model:
OSpeed: Below 30 MPH (48 km/h)
ODistance: Less than 40 miles (64 km)
Manual transmission model:
OSpeed: Below 60 MPH (97 km/h)
ODistance: Less than 500 miles (805
km)
If the speed or distance must necessarily be
greater, remove the front and rear propeller
shafts beforehand to prevent damage to the
transmission.
CAUTION
ONever tow your vehicle from the rear
(i.e., backward) with four wheels on
the ground as this may cause seri-
ous and expensive damage to the
transmission.
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OBe sure to place the transfer control
lever into the 2H position, and the
transmission selector lever into the
N (Neutral) position.VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a
stuck vehicle)
OTow chains or cables must be attached
only to the main structural members of
the vehicle.
OPulling devices should be routed so they
do not touch any part of the suspension,
steering, brake or cooling systems.
OAlways pull the cable straight out from
the front or rear of the vehicle. Never pull
the vehicle at an angle.
OPulling devices such as ropes or canvas
straps are not recommended for use in
vehicle towing or recovery.
OStand 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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Recommended fuel:
Unleaded gasoline, at least 87 AKI number
(RON 91)
For further details such as gasohol or diesel
fuel grade, see ``Fuel recommendation'' in
the ``Technical and consumer information''
section.
Recommended engine oil:
OAPI Certification Mark
OAPI grade SG/SH Energy Conserving I &
II or API grade SJ, Energy Conserving
OILSAC grade GF-I & GF-II
See9Engine oil and filter recommendatio-
n9in the ``Technical and consumer informa-
tion'' section.
Tire cold pressure:
See the tire placard affixed to the inside of
the glove box lid.
Recommended new vehicle
break-in procedure:
During the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of
vehicle use, follow the recommendations
outlined in the ``BREAK-IN SCHEDULE''found in the ``Starting and Driving'' section of
this Owner's Manual. Follow these recom-
mendations for the future reliability and
economy of your new vehicle. Failure to
follow these recommendations may result in
vehicle damage or shortened engine life.(page)
OIn case of emergency ...................... 6-1
(Flat tire, engine will not start, overheat-
ing, towing)
OHow to start the engine ................... 5-1
OHow to read the meters and
gauges ............................................. 2-1
OMaintenance schedule ..................... 9-1
ODo-it-yourself operations.................. 8-1
OTechnical and consumer
information ..................................... 10-1
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