2010-2017 Nissan Leaf 4 Door In case of emergency -> Towing your vehicle User Manual
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In case of emergency -> Towing your vehicle for Your Nissan Leaf 4 Door First Generation (2010-2017)

PUSH STARTING  
Do not attempt to start the system by pushing the  
vehicle.  
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE  
When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in  
Canada) and local regulations for towing must be  
followed. Incorrect towing equipment could dam-  
age your vehicle. Towing instructions are avail-  
able from a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer. Local  
service operators are familiar with the applicable  
laws and procedures for towing. To assure  
proper towing and to prevent accidental damage  
to your vehicle, NISSAN recommends that you  
have a service operator tow your vehicle. It is  
advisable to have the service operator carefully  
read the following precautions.  
(Park) position. If this occurs, place suit-  
able blocks at both the front and back of  
a wheel to prevent the vehicle from mov-  
ing. Failure to block a wheel may allow  
the vehicle to move unexpectedly which  
may result in serious personal injury or  
death.  
CAUTION  
An EV (Electric Vehicle) cannot be push-  
started or tow-started. Attempting to do  
so may cause traction motor damage.  
To place the vehicle in the READY position so the  
vehicle can be driven, charge the Li-ion battery  
until the driving range on the instrument panel  
changes from “---” to a numeric distance.  
WARNING  
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Never ride in a vehicle that is being  
towed.  
Never get under your vehicle after it  
has been lifted by a tow truck.  
CAUTION  
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When towing, make sure that the ax-  
les, steering system and power train  
are in working condition. If any unit is  
damaged, dollies must be used.  
Always attach safety chains before  
towing.  
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For information about towing your vehicle behind  
a recreational vehicle (RV), see “Flat towing” in  
the “Technical and consumer information”  
section.  
TOWING RECOMMENDED BY  
NISSAN  
NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towed  
with the driving (front) wheels off the ground or  
that the vehicle be placed on a flatbed truck as  
illustrated.  
•
When towing this vehicle with the rear  
wheels on the ground (if you do not  
use towing dollies): Always release  
the parking brake.  
NOTE:  
If your vehicle cannot be moved because  
the vehicle can not to be shifted to the N  
(Neutral) position, please refer to the LEAF  
Roadside Assistance Guide which is lo-  
cated at www.NISSANUSA.com. If your ve-  
hicle cannot be moved because the parking  
brake cannot be released, see “Parking  
brake”in the “Starting and driving”section.  
CAUTION  
•
Never tow 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 motor.  
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Front  
Pulling a stuck vehicle  
Do not use the tie down hook for towing or  
vehicle recovery.  
Rear  
VEHICLE RECOVERY (FREEING  
STUCK VEHICLE)  
Do not use the tie down hook to pull the vehicle.  
CAUTION  
Rear:  
•
Tow chains or cables must be attached  
only to the vehicle recovery hook or  
main structural members of the ve-  
hicle. Otherwise, the vehicle body will  
be damaged.  
WARNING  
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Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.  
Do not spin your tires at high speed.  
This could cause them to explode,  
which could result in serious injury.  
Parts of the vehicle could also over-  
heat and be damaged.  
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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.  
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• Release the accelerator pedal before shifting  
between R (Reverse) and D (Drive).  
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•
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 sus-  
pension, steering, brake or cooling  
systems.  
Pulling devices such as ropes or can-  
vas straps are not recommended for  
use in vehicle towing or recovery.  
• Do not spin the tires above 35 MPH  
(55 km/h).  
5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a few tries,  
contact a professional towing service to re-  
move the vehicle.  
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Rocking a stuck vehicle  
If the vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc., try  
to free it by following the procedure below.  
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)  
system.  
2. Make sure the area in front and behind the  
vehicle is clear of obstructions.  
3. Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear  
an area around the front tires.  
4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and  
backward.  
• Shift back and forth between the R (Reverse)  
and D (Drive) positions.  
• Apply the accelerator as little as possible to  
maintain the rocking motion.  
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NOTES  
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Related Topics

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