Get In case of emergency -> Towing your vehicle Guide for Nissan Leaf 4 Door Second Generation (2018-2025)

PUSH STARTING

TOWING YOUR VEHICLE

Do not attempt to start the system by

pushing the vehicle.

When towing your vehicle, all State (Provin-

cial in Canada) and local regulations for

towing must be followed.

WARNING

If the vehicle is in the N (Neutral) posi-

tion and the Li-ion battery and the 12-

volt battery become completely dis-

charged, the vehicle cannot be placed

in the P (Park) position. If this occurs,

place suitable blocks at both the front

and back of a wheel to prevent the ve-

hicle from moving. Failure to block a

wheel may allow the vehicle to move

unexpectedly which may result in seri-

ous personal injury or death.

CAUTION

Incorrect towing equipment could dam-

age your vehicle. Towing instructions are

available 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 ser-

vice operator tow your vehicle. It is advis-

able to have the service operator carefully

read the following precautions.

An EV cannot be push-started or tow-

started. Attempting to do so may cause

traction motor damage.

To place the vehicle in the READY to drive

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

•

Never ride in a vehicle that is being

towed.

Never get under your vehicle after it

has been lifted by a tow truck.

NOTE:

• Some vibration may occur when the

vehicle is stopped in case the Li-ion

battery becomes completely dis-

charged. This is not the malfunction of

the system.

CAUTION

•

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.

• If the Li-ion battery is completely dis-

charged, it is required to charge until

the low battery charge warning light

turns off (white) from on (yellow).

Always attach safety chains before

towing.

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For additional information about towing

your vehicle behind a Recreational Vehicle

(RV), refer to “Flat towing” in the “Technical

and consumer information” section of this

manual.

LCE2389

TOWING RECOMMENDED BY

NISSAN

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 expen-

sive damage to the motor.

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.

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3. Turn the steering wheel left and right to

clear an area around the front tires.

•

When towing this vehicle with the

rear wheels on the ground (if you do

not use towing dollies): Always re-

lease the parking brake.

•

Tow chains or cables must be at-

tached only to main structural mem-

bers of the vehicle.

4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and

backward.

•

Do not use the vehicle tie-downs to

tow or free a stuck vehicle.

• Shift back and forth between the R

(Reverse) and D (Drive) positions.

NOTE:

Only use devices specifically de-

signed for vehicle recovery and fol-

low the manufacturer’s instructions.

If your vehicle cannot be moved because

the vehicle cannot be shifted to the N

(Neutral) position, please refer to the

LEAF Roadside Assistance Guide which is

located at www.NISSANUSA.com. If your

vehicle cannot be moved because the

parking brake cannot be released, refer

to “Parking brake” in the “Starting and

driving” section of this manual.

• Apply the accelerator as little as pos-

sible to maintain the rocking motion.

•

Always pull the recovery device

straight out from the front of the ve-

hicle. Never pull at an angle.

• Release the accelerator pedal before

shifting between R (Reverse) and D

(Drive).

Route recovery devices so they do

not touch any part of the vehicle ex-

cept the attachment point.

• 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 ser-

vice to remove the vehicle.

If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud,

etc., use a tow strap or other device de-

signed specifically for vehicle recovery. Al-

ways follow the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions for the recovery device.

VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a

stuck vehicle)

WARNING

To avoid vehicle damage, serious per-

sonal injury or death when recovering a

stuck vehicle:

Rocking a stuck vehicle

If the vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud,

etc., try to free it by following the procedure

below.

•

Contact a professional towing ser-

vice to recover the vehicle if you have

any questions regarding the recov-

ery procedure.

1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control

(VDC) system.

2. Make sure the area in front and behind

the vehicle is clear of obstructions.

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