2011 Nissan cube Owner's Manual - Page 260

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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE position. Do not stop the engine. 3. Turn off the air conditioner (if so equipped). Open all the windows, move the heater or air conditioner temperature control to maximum hot and fan control to high speed. 4. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the radiator before opening the hood. (If steam or coolant is escaping, turn off the engine.) Do not open the hood further until no steam or coolant can be seen. 5. Open the engine hood. WARNING Be careful not to allow your hands, hair, jewelry or clothing to come into contact with, or get caught in, engine belts or the engine cooling fan. The engine cooling fan can start at any time. 7. After the engine cools down, check the coolant level in the reservoir with the engine running. Add coolant to the reservoir if necessary. Have your vehicle repaired at a NISSAN dealer. 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 a NISSAN dealer. Local service operators are familiar with the applicable laws and procedures for towing. To assure proper towing and to prevent accidental damage to your vehicle, NISSAN recommends that you have a service operator tow your vehicle. It is advisable to have the service operator carefully read the following precautions. WARNING . . Never ride in a vehicle that is being towed. Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by a tow truck. WARNING If steam or water is coming from the engine, stand clear to prevent getting burned. 6. Visually check the drive belt for damage or looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is running. The radiator hoses and radiator should not leak water. If coolant is leaking or the cooling fan does not run, stop the engine. CAUTION . When towing, make sure that the transmission, axles, steering system and powertrain are in working condition. If any unit is damaged, dollies must be used. Always attach safety chains before towing. . 6-12 In case of emergency

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position.
Do not stop the engine.
3.
Turn off the air conditioner (if so equipped).
Open all the windows, move the heater or air
conditioner temperature control to maximum
hot and fan control to high speed.
4.
Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for
steam or coolant escaping from the radiator
before
opening
the
hood.
(If
steam
or
coolant is escaping, turn off the engine.)
Do not open the hood further until no steam
or coolant can be seen.
5.
Open the engine hood.
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the
engine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.
6.
Visually check the drive belt for damage or
looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
running. The radiator hoses and radiator
should not leak water. If coolant is leaking or
the
cooling
fan
does
not
run,
stop
the
engine.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or
the
engine
cooling
fan.
The
engine
cooling fan can start at any time.
7.
After the engine cools down, check the
coolant level in the reservoir with the engine
running.
Add
coolant
to
the
reservoir
if
necessary. Have your vehicle repaired at a
NISSAN dealer.
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 a NISSAN dealer. Local service
operators are familiar with the applicable laws
and procedures for towing. To assure proper
towing and to prevent accidental damage to
your vehicle, NISSAN recommends that you
have a service operator tow your vehicle. It is
advisable to have the service operator carefully
read the following precautions.
WARNING
.
Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
.
Never get under your vehicle after it
has been lifted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
.
When towing, make sure that the
transmission, axles, steering system
and powertrain are in working con-
dition. If any unit is damaged, dol-
lies must be used.
.
Always attach safety chains before
towing.
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
6-12
In case of emergency