Tow Truck Towing (Cont'd)
GI-35prose procedureDistinct towing procedures for automatic transaxle models (never tow from rear with four wheels on ground; use dolly if rear wheels raised) and 4-wheel drive models (tow with all wheels off ground via flat-bed or tow truck + dolly; use dolly if any wheels raised). Restricted towing speed below 50 km/h (30 MPH), distance under 65 km (40 miles).
LIFTING POINTS AND TOW TRUCK TOWING
Tow Truck Towing (Cont'd)
Towing an automatic transaxle model with four wheels on ground
Observe the following restricted towing speeds and distances.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SpeedTowing automatic transaxle model with four wheels on ground | Below 50km/h (30 MPH) |
| DistanceTowing automatic transaxle model with four wheels on ground | Less than 65km (40 miles) |
SpeedTowing automatic transaxle model with four wheels on ground
Below 50km/h (30 MPH)
DistanceTowing automatic transaxle model with four wheels on ground
Less than 65km (40 miles)
CAUTION
Never tow an automatic transaxle model from the rear (i.e., backward) with four wheels on the ground as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the transaxle.
Towing an automatic transaxle model with rear wheels raised (With front wheels on ground)
Never tow an automatic transaxle model with rear wheels raised (with front wheels on ground) as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the transaxle. If it is necessary to tow it with rear wheels raised, always use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
4-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
NISSAN recommends that the 4-wheel drive vehicle be towed with all wheels off the ground as follows:
1. Using a flat-bed truck.
2. Using a combination of a tow truck and a dolly as illustrated.
Towing with four wheels on ground
Observe the following restricted towing speeds and distances.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed4-wheel drive, towing with four wheels on ground | Below 50km/h (30 MPH) |
| Distance4-wheel drive, towing with four wheels on ground | Less than 65km (40 miles) |
Speed4-wheel drive, towing with four wheels on ground
Below 50km/h (30 MPH)
Distance4-wheel drive, towing with four wheels on ground
Less than 65km (40 miles)
Towing a 4-wheel drive model with front or rear wheels raised (With rear or front wheels on the ground)
Never tow a 4-wheel drive model with front or rear wheels raised and rear or front wheels on the ground as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the transaxle. If it is necessary to tow the vehicle with the front or rear wheels raised, always use a towing dolly under the rear or front wheels.