User Manual - Page 225

For 2008 NISSAN 350Z.

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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 front wheels raised, always
use towing dollies under the rear
wheels.
When towing rear wheel drive mod-
els with the front wheels on the
ground or on towing dollies:
Turn the ignition key to the OFF po-
sition, and secure the steering wheel
in a straight ahead position with a
rope or similar device. Never secure
the steering wheel by turning the
ignition key to the LOCK position.
This may damage the steering lock
mechanism.
VEHICLE RECOVERY (Freeing a
stuck vehicle)
Use the recovery hook by installing it in the front
of the vehicle. (The rear has no towing points.)
1. Remove the front license plate (if so
equipped).
2. Remove the recovery hook cover
1
from the
bumper.
3. Securely install the recovery hook
2
stored
with jacking tools.
Make sure that the hook is properly secured in
the stored place after use.
WARNING
Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
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.
CAUTION
Tow chains or cables must be at-
tached only to the main structural
members of the vehicle or the recov-
ery hook. Otherwise, the vehicle body
will be damaged.
Do not use the vehicle tie down
hooks to free a vehicle stuck in sand,
snow, mud, etc. Never tow a vehicle
using the vehicle tie down hooks.
Always pull the cable straight out
from the front of the vehicle. Never
pull on the vehicle at an angle.
SCE0605
6-12 In case of emergency
08.7.24/Z33-D/V5.0
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