2012 Nissan Rogue Owner's Manual - Page 285

hooks. . Always pull the cable straight out from the front of the vehicle. Never pull on the vehicle at an angle. Pulling devices should be routed so they do not touch any part of the suspension, steering, brake or cooling systems. Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas straps are not recommended for use in vehicle towing or recovery. . . SCE0701 Front Rear SCE0678 Pulling a stuck vehicle GUID-241C46D0-D4CF-4356-A55F-CB3B28F345C7 Do not use the tie down hooks for towing or vehicle recovery. Front: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407 1 (stored in Securely install the recovery hook * the luggage room) as illustrated. Make sure that the hook is properly secured in the original place after use. Rear: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407 Do not use the tie down hook to pull the vehicle. Rocking a stuck vehicle GUID-B828A8FE-C292-4C20-9C57-2AEA4FCB8CE2 If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc., use the following procedure: 1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system. 2. Make sure the area in front and behind the vehicle is clear of obstructions. 3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear an area around the front tires. 4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and backward. . Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and D (Drive). In case of emergency 6-15 CAUTION . Tow chains or cables must be attached only to the main structural members of the vehicle or the recovery hook. Otherwise, the vehicle body will be damaged. Do not use the vehicle tie down hooks to free a vehicle stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc. Never tow a vehicle using the vehicle tie down .