2000 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 166

CAUTION If you have to tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground or with front wheels raised (with rear wheels on the ground), observe the following restricted towing speeds and distances: Automatic transmission model: Speed: Below 30 MPH (48 km/h) Distance: Less than 40 miles (64 km) Manual transmission model: Speed: Below 60 MPH (97 km/h) Distance: Less than 500 miles (805 km) If the speed or distance must necessarily be greater, remove the propeller shaft beforehand to prevent damage to the transmission. CAUTION 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. CAUTION If you have to tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground or with the front or rear wheels raised, observe the following restricted towing speeds and distances: Automatic transmission model: Speed: Below 30 MPH (48 km/h) Distance: Less than 40 miles (64 km) Manual transmission model: Speed: Below 60 MPH (97 km/h) Distance: Less than 500 miles (805 km) If the speed or distance must necessarily be greater, remove the front and rear propeller shafts beforehand to prevent damage to the transmission. ACE1038 FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS NISSAN recommends that a dolly be used as illustrated when towing your vehicle. CAUTION 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. In case of emergency 6-13