This Bulletin contains guidelines for towing Nissan vehicles with all four wheels on the ground (sometimes called “flat towing”). Customers sometimes use this method when towing the vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor home.
CAUTION:
• Failure to follow the guidelines in this bulletin can result in severe transmission/transaxle damage.
CAUTION:
• DO NOT tow any automatic transmission/transaxle Nissan vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (flat towing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE internal transmission/transaxle parts due to lack of lubrication (the transmission/transaxle oil pump only operates while the engine is running).
• For “emergency towing” procedures refer to the limited MPH / distance procedures as outlined in the vehicle’s Owners Manual.
• Never flat tow a manual transmission/transaxle Nissan vehicle backwards, but only forwards.
To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission/transaxle, an appropriate vehicle dolly MUST be placed under the towed vehicle’s drive wheels. Always follow the dolly manufacturer’s recommendations when using their product.
Manual Transmission/Transaxle Vehicle Towing Guidelines YEAR MODEL MPH/DISTANCE 1992-2004 All Nissan 60 mph / 500 miles (see notes below)
• Always tow with the manual transmission/transaxle in Neutral.
• On 4WD vehicles, place the transfer case in the 2 HI range (failure to do so will cause the powertrain to bind up).
• After towing 500 miles, start and idle the engine with the transmission/transaxle in Neutral for two minutes. Failure to idle the engine after every 500 miles of towing may cause damage to the transmission/transaxle internal parts.
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