Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle)

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Front

Remove the hook cover from the bumper using a remover tool.
Securely install the vehicle recovery hook stored with jacking tools.

Check that the hook is properly secured in the stored place after use.

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.

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 the vehicle using the vehicle tie downs or recovery hooks.
Always pull the cable straight out from the front of the vehicle. Never pull on the hook at an angle.
Pulling devices should be routed so they do not touch any part of the suspension, steering, brake or cooling systems.
Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas straps are not recommended for use in vehicle towing or recovery.

Rear

The vehicle rear recovery hook is located in the right rear undercarriage

The vehicle rear recovery hook is located in the right rear undercarriage area.

CVT

To tow a vehicle equipped with a CVT, an appropriate vehicle dolly MUST be placed under the towed vehicle's drive wheels. Always follow the dolly manufacture's recommendations when using their product.

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

Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control System.
Make sure the area in front and behind the vehicle is clear of obstructions.
Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear an area around the front tires.
Slowly rock the vehicle forward and backward.

Shift back and forth between R (reverse) and D (drive).

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

Release the accelerator pedal before shifting between R and D.

Do not spin the tires above 55 km/h (34 MPH).
If the vehicle can not be freed after a few tries, contact a professional towing service to remove the vehicle.

Tow Truck Towing

NISSAN recommends that vehicle be towed with driving (front) wheels off the ground or that a dolly be used. CVT: Continuously Variable Transmission M/T: Manual transmission CAUTION: ...

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