2008 Infiniti EX35 Owner's Manual - Page 367

VEHICLE RECOVERY (Freeing a stuck vehicle) WARNING ● Stand clear of a stuck vehicle. ● 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. CAUTION ● Tow chains or cables must be attached only to the vehicle recovery hooks or main structural members of the vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle body will be damaged. ● Do not use the vehicle tie downs to free a vehicle stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc. ● Never tow a vehicle using the vehicle tie downs or recovery 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. Pulling a stuck vehicle If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc., use a tow strap or other device designed specifically for vehicle recovery. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for the recovery device. Remove the recovery hook cover from the front bumper using a suitable tool. SCE0732 Securely install the vehicle recovery hook 1 stored with jacking tools as illustrated. Attach the tow strap to the recovery hook. Make sure that the hook is properly secured in the original place after use. Do not use the tie down hooks 2 for towing or vehicle recovery. Rocking a stuck vehicle 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. In case of emergency 6-13