1996 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual - Page 109

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TOW TRUCK TOWING When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in Canada) and local regulations for towing must be followed. Incorrect towing equipment could damage your vehicle. Towing instructions are available from your NISSAN dealer. Local service operators are generally familiar with the applicable laws and procedures for towing. To assure proper towing and to prevent accidental damage to your vehicle, NISSAN recommends having a service operator tow your vehicle. It is advisable to have the service operator carefully read the following precautions. CAUTION ● When towing, make sure that the transmission, axles, steering system and powertrain are in working condition. If any unit is damaged, a dolly must be used. ● When towing with the front wheels on the ground: Turn the ignition key to the ''OFF'' position and secure the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a rope or similar device. Never place the ignition key in the ''LOCK'' position. This will result in damage to the steering lock mechanism. Move the gearshift lever to the Neutral (''N'') position. On automatic transmission models, to move the shift lever to the Neutral (''N'') position turn the ignition key to the ''ACC'' position. After moving the shift lever to the Neutral (''N'') position, be sure to turn the ignition key to the ''OFF'' position. ● When towing with the rear wheels on the ground, release the parking brake. On automatic transmission models, to move the shift lever to the Neutral (''N'') position, turn the ignition key to the ''ACC'' position. After moving the shift lever to the Neutral position, be sure to turn the ignition key to the ''OFF'' position. ● Attach safety chains for all towing. CE1051 NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towed with the driving (front) wheels off the ground as illustrated. ● Speed: Below 70MPH (115 km/h) ● Distance: Less than 500 miles (800 km) 5-10

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When towing your vehicle, all State (Provin-
cial in Canada) and local regulations for
towing must be followed. Incorrect towing
equipment
could
damage
your
vehicle.
Towing instructions are available from your
NISSAN dealer. Local service operators are
generally familiar with the applicable laws
and
procedures
for
towing.
To
assure
proper towing and to prevent accidental
damage to your vehicle, NISSAN recom-
mends having a service operator tow your
vehicle. It is advisable to have the service
operator carefully read the following precau-
tions.
CAUTION
●
When
towing,
make
sure
that
the
transmission, axles, steering system
and powertrain are in working condi-
tion. If any unit is damaged, a dolly
must be used.
●
When towing with the front wheels on
the ground:
Turn the ignition key to the ‘‘OFF’’
position
and
secure
the
steering
wheel in a straight ahead position
with a rope or similar device. Never
place the ignition key in the ‘‘LOCK’’
position. This will result in damage
to the steering lock mechanism.
Move the gearshift lever to the Neu-
tral (‘‘N’’) position.
On automatic transmission models,
to move the shift lever to the Neutral
(‘‘N’’) position turn the ignition key
to the ‘‘ACC’’ position.
After moving the shift lever to the
Neutral (‘‘N’’) position, be sure to
turn the ignition key to the ‘‘OFF’’
position.
●
When towing with the rear wheels on
the
ground,
release
the
parking
brake.
On automatic transmission models,
to move the shift lever to the Neutral
(‘‘N’’) position, turn the ignition key
to the ‘‘ACC’’ position. After moving
the shift lever to the Neutral position,
be sure to turn the ignition key to the
‘‘OFF’’ position.
●
Attach safety chains for all towing.
NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be
towed with the driving (front) wheels off the
ground as illustrated.
●
Speed: Below 70MPH (115 km/h)
●
Distance: Less than 500 miles (800
km)
CE1051
TOW TRUCK TOWING
5-10