Nissan Murano: General Information :: Precaution / Tow Truck Towing

Tow Truck Towing

WARNING:

• Never ride in a vehicle that is being towed.

• Never get under your Nissan Murano 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 Murano 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.

FWD 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 Nissan Murano 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.

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

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

CAUTION:

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

AWD MODELS

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

CAUTION:

Never tow AWD models with any of the wheels on the ground as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the powertrain.

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

PULLING A STUCK VEHICLE

WARNING:

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

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

ROCKING A STUCK 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 Murano 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 Vehicle Dynamic Control System.

2. Check the area in front and behind the Nissan Murano 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 Murano 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 (reverse) and D (drive).

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

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