Get In case of emergency -> Towing your vehicle Guide for Nissan Micra 4 Door Fifth Generation (2017-2023)

TOWING YOUR VEHICLE

For additional information, refer to “Flat

towing” in the “Technical and consumer in-

formation” section of this manual.

When towing your vehicle, all Provinces in

Canada and local regulations for towing

must be followed. Incorrect towing equip-

ment could damage your vehicle. Towing

instructions are available from a NISSAN

dealer. Local service operators are gener-

ally familiar with the applicable laws and

procedures for towing. To assure proper

towing and to prevent accidental damage

to your vehicle, NISSAN recommends hav-

ing a service operator tow your vehicle. It is

advisable to have the service operator

carefully read the following precautions:

WARNING

Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,

jewelry or clothing to come into contact

with, or get caught in, engine belts or

the engine cooling fan. The engine cool-

ing fan can start at any time.

TOWING RECOMMENDED BY

NISSAN

NISSAN recommends towing your vehicle

based upon the type of drivetrain. For addi-

tional information, refer to the diagrams in

this section to ensure that your vehicle is

properly towed.

6. After the engine cools down, check the

coolant level in the engine coolant res-

ervoir tank with the engine running.

Add coolant to the engine coolant res-

ervoir tank if necessary. Have your ve-

hicle repaired. It is recommended that

you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-

vice.

WARNING

∙ Never ride in a vehicle that is being

towed.

∙ Never get under your vehicle after it

has been lifted by a tow truck.

CAUTION

∙ When towing, make sure that the

transmission, axles, steering system

and powertrain are in working condi-

tion. If any of these conditions apply,

dollies or a flatbed tow truck must be

used.

∙ Always attach safety chains before

towing.

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– 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 plac-

ing the ignition switch in the LOCK

position. This may damage the

steering lock mechanism (for

models with

mechanism).

a

steering lock

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Two-Wheel Drive models with

automatic transmission

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 automatic transmission

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 un-

der the front wheels.

∙ When towing automatic transmission

models with the rear wheels on the

ground or on towing dollies:

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CAUTION

Failure to follow these guidelines can

result in severe transmission damage.

∙ If you have to tow manual transmis-

sion models with the rear wheels on

the ground (if you do not use towing

dollies) or four wheels on the ground:

– Always release the parking brake.

– Move the transmission shift lever

to the N (Neutral) position

– Observe the following restricted

towing speeds and distances for

manual transmission models only:

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Your vehicle speed should never exceed

97 km/h (60 mph) when towing your ve-

hicle. After towing 805 km (500 mi), start

and idle the engine with the transmission

in N (Neutral) for two minutes. Failure to idle

the engine after every 805 km (500 mi) of

towing may cause damage to the trans-

mission’s internal parts.

Two-Wheel Drive models with

manual transmission

NISSAN recommends that towing dollies

be used when towing your vehicle or place

the vehicle on the flatbed truck as illus-

trated.

Speed: Below 97 km/h (60 mph)

Distance: Less than 805 km (500

mi)

When towing long distances or speeds in

excess of 97 km/h (60 mph), remove the

propeller shaft before towing to prevent

damage to the transmission. It is recom-

mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for

additional information.

If you must use a pull behind tow truck put

the manual transmission in N (Neutral).

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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.

4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and

backward.

VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a

stuck vehicle)

∙ Shift back and forth between R (Re-

verse) and D (Drive) (automatic trans-

mission models) or 1st (low) and R

(Reverse) (manual transmission

models).

WARNING

To avoid vehicle damage, serious per-

sonal injury or death when recovering a

stuck vehicle:

Rocking a stuck vehicle

WARNING

∙ Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.

∙ Apply the accelerator as little as pos-

sible to maintain the rocking motion.

∙ Contact a professional towing service

to recover the vehicle if you have any

questions regarding the recovery

procedure.

∙ Release the accelerator pedal before

shifting between R and D (automatic

transmission models) or 1st and R

(manual transmission models).

∙ Do not spin your tires at high speed.

This could cause them to explode and

result in serious injury. Parts of your

vehicle could also overheat and be

damaged.

∙ Tow chains or cables must be at-

tached only to main structural mem-

bers of the vehicle.

∙ Do not spin the tires above 55 km/h

(35 mph).

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

etc., use the following procedure:

∙ Do not use the vehicle tie-downs to

tow or free a stuck vehicle.

5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a

few tries, contact a professional towing

service to remove the vehicle.

1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control

(VDC) system.

∙ Only use devices specifically designed

for vehicle recovery and follow the

manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Make sure the area in front and behind

the vehicle is clear of obstructions.

∙ Always pull the recovery device

straight out from the front of the ve-

hicle. Never pull at an angle.

3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to

clear an area around the front tires.

∙ Route recovery devices so they do not

touch any part of the vehicle except

the attachment point.

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