2001 Nissan Frontier Owner's Manual - Page 187

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CAUTION ● Never tow automatic transmission models with the rear wheels on the ground or four wheels on the ground, as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the transmission. If it is necessary to tow the vehicle with the front wheels raised, always use towing dollies under the rear wheels. ● When towing automatic or manual transmission models with the front wheels on the ground or on towing dollies: ● To disengage auto-lock freerunning hubs see the "Starting and driving" section for details. ● Move the transfer case shift lever to the 2H position. ● Turn the ignition key 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 key to the LOCK position. This may damage the steering lock mechanism. ● If you have to tow manual transmission models with the rear wheels on the ground (if you do not use towing dollies) or four wheels on the ground: ● To disengage auto-lock freerunning hubs see the "Starting and driving" section for details. ● Move the transfer case shift lever to the 2H position. ● Move the transmission shift lever to the N (Neutral) position. ● Always release the parking brake. ● Observe the following restricted towing speeds and distances for manual transmission models only: 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 before towing to prevent damage to the transmission. VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck vehicle) ● Tow chains or cables must be attached only to the main structural members of the vehicle. ● Pulling devices should be routed so they do not touch any part of the suspension, steering, brake or cooling systems. ● Always pull the cable straight out from the front or rear of the vehicle. Never pull the vehicle at an angle. ● Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas straps are not recommended for use in vehicle towing or recovery. ● Stand clear of a stuck vehicle. WARNING Do not spin your tires at high speed. This could cause them to explode and result in serious injury. Parts of your vehicle could also overheat and be damaged. In case of emergency 6-13

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CAUTION
●
Never
tow
automatic
transmission
models with the rear wheels on the
ground or four wheels on the ground,
as this may cause serious and expen-
sive damage to the transmission. If it
is necessary to tow the vehicle with
the front wheels raised, always use
towing dollies under the rear wheels.
●
When towing automatic or manual
transmission models with the front
wheels on the ground or on towing
dollies:
●
To
disengage
auto-lock
free-
running hubs see the “Starting
and driving” section for details.
●
Move the transfer case shift le-
ver to the 2H position.
●
Turn the ignition key to the OFF
position, and secure the steer-
ing wheel in a straight ahead
position with a rope or similar
device. Never secure the steer-
ing wheel by turning the igni-
tion key to the LOCK position.
This may damage the steering
lock mechanism.
●
If you have to tow manual transmis-
sion models with the rear wheels on
the ground (if you do not use towing
dollies)
or
four
wheels
on
the
ground:
●
To
disengage
auto-lock
free-
running hubs see the “Starting
and driving” section for details.
●
Move the transfer case shift le-
ver to the 2H position.
●
Move the transmission shift le-
ver to the N (Neutral) position.
●
Always
release
the
parking
brake.
●
Observe
the
following
re-
stricted towing speeds and dis-
tances
for
manual
transmis-
sion models only:
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 before towing to prevent damage to
the transmission.
VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a
stuck vehicle)
●
Tow chains or cables must be attached
only to the main structural members of
the vehicle.
●
Pulling devices should be routed so they
do not touch any part of the suspension,
steering, brake or cooling systems.
●
Always pull the cable straight out from
the front or rear of the vehicle. Never pull
the vehicle at an angle.
●
Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas
straps are not recommended for use in
vehicle towing or recovery.
●
Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
WARNING
Do not spin your tires at high speed.
This could cause them to explode and
result in serious injury. Parts of your
vehicle
could
also
overheat
and
be
damaged.
In case of emergency
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