1996 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 119

wheels. If you have to tow an automatic transmission model with four wheels on ground Observe the following restricted towing speeds and distances. ¼ Speed: Below 30 MPH (50 km/h) ¼ Distance: Less than 40 miles (65 km) CE1051 CE1052 NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towed with the driving (front) wheels off the ground as illustrated. ¼ Speed: Below 70MPH (115 km/h) ¼ Distance: Less than 500 miles (800 km) Towing an automatic transmission model with rear wheels raised (with front wheels on the ground) Never tow an automatic transmission model from the rear (i.e., backward) with four wheels on the ground as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the transmission. Never tow an automatic transmission model with the rear wheels raised (with the front 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 rear wheels raised, always use a towing dolly under the front VEHICLE RECOVERY (Freeing a stuck vehicle) ¼ Tow chains or cables must be attached only to the main structural members of the vehicle. ¼ Pulling devices should be routed so they do not touch any part of the suspension, steer- 5-10