1998 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 148
1998 Nissan Maxima Manual
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¼ Always attach safety chains before towing. ¼ Always release the parking brake when towing with the rear wheels on the ground. ¼ When towing manual transmission models with the front wheels on the ground (If you do not use a towing dolly): 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 N (Neutral) position. SCE0202 TOWING RECOMMENDED BY NISSAN NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towed with the driving (front) wheels off the ground as illustrated. In case of emergency 6-11
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Always attach safety chains before
towing.
TOWING RECOMMENDED BY
NISSAN
NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be
towed with the driving (front) wheels off the
ground as illustrated.
°
Always
release
the
parking
brake
when towing with the rear wheels on
the ground.
°
When
towing
manual
transmission
models with the front wheels on the
ground (If you do not use a towing
dolly):
Turn the ignition key to the OFF po-
sition, 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
N
(Neutral) position.
SCE0202
In case of emergency
6-11