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● When towing front wheel drive, 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. ● When towing front wheel drive, automatic transmission models with the rear wheels on the ground (if you do not use towing dollies), release the parking brake. ● Always attach safety chains before towing. ACE0511 ACE1001 TOWING RECOMMENDED BY NISSAN NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towed with the driving (front) wheels off the ground as illustrated. CAUTION ● Never tow front wheel drive, automatic transmission models 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 towing dollies under the front wheels. 6-12 In case of emergency

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●
When
towing
front
wheel
drive,
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.
●
When towing front wheel drive, auto-
matic transmission models with the
rear wheels on the ground (if you do
not use towing dollies), release the
parking brake.
●
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.
CAUTION
●
Never tow front wheel drive, auto-
matic transmission models 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 tow-
ing dollies under the front wheels.
ACE0511
ACE1001
6-12
In case of emergency