Nissan 2009 Altima Automobile User Manual


 
CAUTION
Never tow Continuously Variable Trans-
mission (CVT) models with the front
wheels on the ground orfour 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
Movethe shift selector to the N (Neu-
tral) 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)
Pulling a stuck vehicle
Do not use the hook (if so equipped) to tow the
vehicle.
LCE0138
6-12 In case of emergency
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2009 Altima (alt)
Owners Manual (owners)—USA_English (nna)
02/03/09—debbie