NISSAN 2011 LEAF - Roadside Assistance Guide - Manual (Page 23)

4-4.2 Towing Guidelines
NISSAN strongly recommends that LEAF be towed with the driving (front) wheels off the ground or that the
vehicle be placed on a flatbed truck.
• Never tow with the front wheels on the ground or four (4) wheels on the ground
(forward or backward), as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the motor.
• Transport the vehicle after turning the power switch OFF.
• When towing this vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground (if you do not use towing
dollies), always release the parking brake. See 4-2 Electric Parking Brake Mechanical
Release Procedure earlier in this guide.
• Safety chains or cables must be attached only to the vehicle recovery hook or main
structural members of the vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle body will be damaged.
• Do not use the vehicle tie down hook to free a vehicle stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.
• Never tow a vehicle using the vehicle tie down hook or recovery hook.
• Always pull the cable straight out from the front of the vehicle. Never pull on the vehicle
at an angle.
• Pulling devices should be routed so they do not touch any part of the suspension,
steering, brake, high voltage or cooling systems.
• Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas straps are not recommended for use in vehicle
towing or recovery.
Perform vehicle towing by holding up drive (front) wheels or on flatbed in order to prevent secondary
damage from voltage generated by the motor. In addition, turn the power switch OFF when towing the
vehicle. Refer to the following illustration:
NOTE:
It is also permissible to transport the LEAF facing rearward on a flatbed.
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