Nissan 2010 Maxima Automobile User Manual


 
CAUTION
Never tow 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 raisedalways usetowing dollies
under the front wheels.
When towing with the front wheels on
towing dollies:
Place the ignition switch to the OFF
position, and secure the steering
wheel in a straight-ahead position
with a rope or similar device. For
models with a steering wheel lock
mechanism: Never secure the steer-
ing wheel by placing the ignition
switch to the LOCK position. This
may damage the steering lock
mechanism.
Movethe shift selector tothe N (Neu-
tral) position.
When towing CVT models with the rear
wheels on the ground (if you do not use
towing dollies): Always release the
parking brake.
When towing CVT models with the front
wheels on the ground, dollies must be
used or place the vehicle on a flat bed
truck.
VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck
vehicle)
Pulling a stuck vehicle
WARNING
To avoid vehicle damage, serious per-
sonal injury or death when recovering a
stuck vehicle:
Contact a professional towing service
to recover the vehicle if you have any
questions regarding the recovery
procedure.
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