2008 Nissan Rogue Owner's Manual - Page 295

time in hot weather, put the vehicle in the P (Park) position. . When launching a boat, don't allow the water level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or rear bumper. Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights before backing the trailer into the water or the trailer lights may burn out. . . DO NOT tow any continuously variable transmission vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (flat towing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE internal transmission parts due to lack of transmission lubrication. DO NOT tow an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle with any of the wheels on the ground. Doing so may cause serious and expensive damage to the powertrain. For emergency towing procedures refer to "TOWING RECOMMENDED BY NISSAN" in the "6. In case of emergency" section of this manual. their product. . When towing a trailer, the transmission fluid should be changed more frequently. For additional information, see the "8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself" section earlier in this manual. . FLAT TOWING Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is sometimes called flat towing. This method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor home. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models: Do not tow an AWD vehicle with any of the wheels on the ground. Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models: To tow a vehicle equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), an appropriate vehicle dolly MUST be placed under the towed vehicle's driving wheels. Always follow the dolly manufacturer's recommendations when using CAUTION . Failure to follow these guidelines can result in severe transmission damage. Whenever flat towing your vehicle, always tow forward, never backward. . 9-24 Technical and consumer information