Nissan Pathfinder. Manual - part 660

TOW TRUCK TOWING

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TOW TRUCK TOWING

Tow Truck Towing

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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 vehicle during tow-

ing 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.

2WD MODELS

NISSAN recommends that vehicle be towed with the driving (front) wheels off the ground or that a dolly be

used as illustrated.

CAUTION:

• Never tow a CVT model with the rear wheels raised and the front wheels on the ground. This may

cause serious and expensive damage to the transaxle. If it is necessary to tow the vehicle with the

rear wheels raised, always use towing dollies under the front wheels.

• 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 transaxle.

CAUTION:

• Always release the parking brake when towing the vehicle with the front wheels raised with the rear

wheels on the ground.

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TOW TRUCK TOWING

4WD MODELS

NISSAN recommends that a dolly be used as illustrated when towing 4WD models.

CAUTION:

Never tow 4WD models with any of the wheels on the ground as this may cause serious and expensive

damage to the powertrain.

Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle)

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FREEING TRAPPED VEHICLE

WARNING:

• Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.

• Never allow anyone to stand near the towing line during the pulling operation.

• Never 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 mem-

bers of the vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle body will be damaged.

• Never use the vehicle tie downs to free a vehicle stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc. Never tow the vehi-

cle 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.

• In order to not break the towing line, tension it slowly.

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Vehicle recovery hook.

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Vehicle tie down.

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:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control System.
2. Check 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 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 35 mph. (55 km/h).

5. If the vehicle can not be freed after a few tries, contact a professional towing service to remove the vehi-

cle.

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CONSULT CHECKING SYSTEM

WIRING DIAGRAM

CONSULT CHECKING SYSTEM

Wiring Diagram - With Around View Monitor

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