2011 Infiniti M Owner's Manual - Page 474

TOWING A TRAILER ceeded, move or remove items to bring all weights below the ratings. Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle. MUST be placed under the towed vehicle's drive wheels. Always follow the dolly manufacturer's recommendations when using their product. 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. CAUTION ● Failure to follow these guidelines can result in severe transmission damage. ● Whenever flat towing your vehicle, always tow forward, never backward. ● DO NOT tow any automatic transmission vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (flat towing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE internal transmission parts due to lack of transmission lubrication. ● For emergency towing procedures refer to "TOWING RECOMMENDED BY INFINITI" in the "6. In case of emergency" section of this manual. Automatic transmission To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly Technical and consumer information 9-19