1997 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 154

On automatic transmission models, to move the selector lever to neutral ("N" position), turn the ignition key to the "ACC" position. After moving the selector lever to neutral ("N" position), be sure to turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position. 2. Observe the following restricted towing speeds and distances. Automatic transmission model: ¼ Speed: Below 30 MPH (50 km/h) ¼ Distance: Less than 40 miles (65 km) SCE0123 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. Manual transmission model: ¼ Speed: Below 60 MPH (95 km/h) ¼ Distance: Less than 200 miles (320 km) If the speed or distance must necessarily be greater, remove the propeller shaft beforehand to prevent damage to the transmission. 2-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towed with the driving (rear) wheels off the ground as illustrated. If you have to tow your vehicle with four wheels on ground or Towing with front wheels raised (with rear wheels on ground) 1. Release the parking brake and move the gearshift lever to the neutral position ("N" position). 5-11