Nissan Altima Quiz
Technical data and consumer information

Towing a trailer

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Foreword — 1Nissan Customer Assistance Program — 1Illustrated Table of Contents — 8Safety - Seats, Seat Belts and Supplemental Restraint System — 28Controls and instruments — 50Pre-Start Checks and Adjustments — 43Monitor, Climate, Audio, Phone and Voice Recognition Systems — 90Starting and driving — 37In an Emergency — 12Appearance and care — 17Maintenance and owner do-it-yourself — 37Technical data and consumer information — 24Using the multi-function display — 1Start-up Display — 1Settings — 1Multi-function display warnings and indicators — 1Changing the Display — 1How to Park Using the Predicted Course Lines — 1Screen Settings — 1Driving tips — 1Moving Object Detection System (if equipped) — 1Blind Spot Warning System Operation — 1Blind Spot Warning system driving situations — 1Lane Departure Warning system operation — 1Camera Maintenance — 1Headlights — 1Fog Lights (if equipped) — 1Parking Lights and Turn Signal Lights — 1
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Flat Towing

Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is sometimes called "flat towing." This method is sometimes used to tow a vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motorhome.

WARNING

  • If you do not follow these instructions, the transmission could be severely damaged.
  • When flat towing your vehicle, always tow it forward, never backward.
  • NEVER flat tow a vehicle equipped with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with all four wheels on the ground. This WILL DAMAGE the transmission components, because they will not be properly lubricated.
  • For more information on emergency towing procedures, see "NISSAN Recommended Towing Methods" in the "In Case of Emergency" chapter of this manual.

Continuously Variable Transmission

To tow a vehicle equipped with a continuously variable transmission, you MUST place the driving wheels on an appropriate tow dolly. Always follow the recommendations of the dolly manufacturer.

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