2013 Nissan 370Z Owner's Manual - Page 341

VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck vehicle) GUID-A719795C-167B-4B7F-A2BD-6FD64C7D94D9 WARNING . . Stand clear of a stuck vehicle. Do not spin your tires at high speed. This could cause them to explode and result in serious injury. Parts of your vehicle could also overheat and be damaged. plate and bracket are installed, temporarily remove them. (See "Installing front license plate" (P.9-14) for the installation procedures.) A screwdriver is supplied with the jacking tools for removal. 3 2. Securely install the vehicle recovery hook * (stored with jacking tools) as illustrated. Attach the tow strap to the recovery hook. 4 for towing or Do not use the tie down hooks * vehicle recovery. Make sure that the hook is properly secured in the original place after use. Replace the recovery hook cover (except for NISMO models) or the front license plate (for NISMO models). Pulling a stuck vehicle GUID-F585DC7C-7B2D-49F5-A13A-802630A5BFE8 If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc., use a tow strap or other device designed specifically for vehicle recovery. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for the recovery device. SCE0793 CAUTION . Tow chains or cables must be attached only to the vehicle recovery hooks or main structural members of the vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle body will be damaged. Do not use the vehicle tie downs to free a vehicle stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc. Never tow a vehicle using the vehicle tie downs or recovery hooks. In case of emergency 6-21 1. Access the mounting hole for the recovery hook. Except for NISMO models: To remove the A , first unhook the claws * 1 using cover * a suitable tool wrapped in a cloth, and then 2 . pull the lower side of the cover * For NISMO models: When the front license . .