2000 Nissan Frontier Owner's Manual - Page 173

TOW TRUCK TOWING When towing your vehicle, U.S. States, Canadian provinces and local regulations for towing must be followed. Incorrect towing equipment could damage your vehicle. Towing instructions are available from an authorized 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 advisable to have the service operator carefully read the following precautions: WARNING ¼ Never ride in a vehicle that is being towed. ¼ Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by a tow truck. ¼ When 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 transfer control shift lever into the 2H position. ¼ When 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 selector lever to the N (Neutral) position on automatic transmission models, turn the ignition key to the ACC position. After moving the sleector 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 similiar device. Never place the ignition key in the LOCK position. This will result in damage to the steering lock mechanism. ¼ When 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. ¼ For four-wheel drive models: Set the free-running hubs to the free position. See '' Auto-lock freerunning hubs" or '' Manual-lock free-running hubs" as appropriate in the ''Starting and driving'' section. Move the transfer case shift lever into the 2H position and the transmission shift lever into the N (Neutral) position. ¼ Always attach safety chains before towing. CAUTION ¼ When towing, make sure that the transmission, axles, steering system and powertrain are in working condition. If any unit is damaged, dollies must be used. In case of emergency 6-11