Nissan Murano: Towing recommended by NISSAN / Two-Wheel Drive models with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

Nissan Murano 2015-2025 Owners Manual / In case of emergency / Towing your vehicle / Towing recommended by NISSAN / Two-Wheel Drive models with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

Nissan Murano. Two-Wheel Drive models with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towed with the driving (front) wheels off the ground or place the vehicle on a flatbed truck as illustrated.

CAUTION

Never tow Continuously Variable Transmission (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 vehicle with the rear wheels raised always use towing dollies under the front wheels.
When towing Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) models with the rear wheels on the ground or on towing dollies:
- Place the ignition switch in 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 in the LOCK position. This may damage the steering lock mechanism (for models with a steering lock mechanism).

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

NISSAN recommends that towing dollies be used when towing your vehicle or place the vehicle on a flatbed truck as illustrated. CAUTION Never tow All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with any of the wheels on the ground as thismaycause serious and expensive damage to the transfer case and transmission...

Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle).

WARNING To avoid vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when recovering a stuck vehicle: Contact a professional towing service to recover the vehicle if you have any questions regarding the recovery procedure...

Other information:

Nissan Murano 2015-2025 Owners Manual: System operation

The automatic drive positioner system will not work or will stop operating under the following conditions: When the vehicle speed is above 4 mph (7 km/h). When any of the memory switches are pushed while the automatic drive positioner is operating...

Nissan Murano 2015-2025 Owners Manual: Steering wheel

WARNING Donot adjust the steering wheel while driving. You could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident. Do not adjust the steering wheel any closer to you than is necessary for proper steering operation and comfort. The driver’s air bag inflates with great force...