Tow Truck Towing

Tow Truck Towing

Tow Truck Towing

Warning:

• Never ride in a vehicle that is being towed.

• Never get under your Nissan Sentra vehicle after it has been lifted by a tow truck.

CAUTION:

• All applicable state or Provincial (in Canada) laws and local laws regarding the towing operation must be obeyed.

• It is necessary to use proper towing equipment to avoid possible damage to the Nissan Sentra vehicle during towing operation. Towing is in accordance with Towing Procedure Manual at dealer.

• Always attach safety chains before towing.

• When towing, check that the transmission, steering system and powertrain are in good order. If any unit is damaged, dollies must be used.

• Never tow a CVT model from the rear (that is backward) with four wheels on the ground. This may cause serious and expensive damage to the transmission.

FRONT Wheel Drive models with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

NISSAN recommends that Nissan Sentra vehicle be towed with the driving (front) wheels off the ground or that a flatbed be used as illustrated.

CAUTION:

• Never tow CVT models with the front wheels on the ground or four wheels on the ground (forward or backward), as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the transmission.

  If it is necessary to tow the Nissan Sentra vehicle with the rear wheels raised, always use towing dollies under the front wheels.

• When towing CVT models with the front wheels on towing dollies:

  • Place the ignition switch to the OFF position, and secure the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a rope or similar device. Never secure the steering wheel by placing the ignition switch to the LOCK position. This may damage the steering lock mechanism.

  • Move the selector lever to the N (Neutral) position.

• When the battery of Nissan Sentra vehicle equipped with the Intelligent Key system is discharged, your vehicle should be towed with the front wheels on towing dollies or place the Nissan Sentra vehicle on a flat bed truck.

• When towing two wheel drive CVT model with the rear wheels on the ground (if you do not use towing dollies): Always release the parking brake.

• Do not use the Nissan Sentra vehicle tie-downs to tow a vehicle. The vehicle tie-downs should only be used for train, air and sea shipping.

FRONT Wheel Drive models with manual transmission

NISSAN recommends that Nissan Sentra vehicle be towed with the driving (front) wheels off the ground or that a flatbed be used as illustrated.

CAUTION:

Failure to follow these guidelines can result in severe transmission damage.

For additional information, it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer.

Vehicle Recovery (freeing a Stuck Vehicle)

Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle)

Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle)

There are two options to recover a stuck Nissan Sentra vehicle: pulling and rocking

PULLING A STUCK VEHICLE

Warning:

To avoid vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when recovering a stuck Nissan Sentra vehicle:

If the vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.,use a tow strap or other device designed specifically for Nissan Sentra vehicle recovery. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the recovery device.

ROCKING A STUCK Nissan Sentra Vehicle

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 Nissan Sentra vehicle could also overheat and be damaged.

If the vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc., use the following procedure:

1. Turn off the Nissan Sentra Vehicle Dynamic Control System.

2. Make sure the area in front and behind the vehicle is clear of obstructions.

3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear an area around the front tires.

4. Slowly rock the Nissan Sentra vehicle forward and backward.

   Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and D (Drive) (Continuously Variable Transmission models) or 1st (Low) and R (Reverse) (manual transmission models)

   Apply the accelerator as little as possible to maintain the rocking motion.

   Release the accelerator pedal before shifting between R (Reverse) and D (Drive) (Continuously Variable Transmission models) or 1st (Low) and R (Reverse) (manual transmission models).

   Do not spin the tires above 35 mph (55 km/h).

5. If the Nissan Sentra vehicle cannot be freed after a few tries, contact a professional towing service to remove the vehicle.