240SX L4-2.4L (KA24DE) (1993)
Towing Information: Technical Service Bulletins
Vehicle - Flat Towing Guideline
Classification: GI99-001F
Reference: NTB99-020F
Date: August 8, 2008
LIMITATIONS ON FLAT TOWING OF NISSAN VEHICLES
This bulletin has been amended to apply to all current production models. Please discard all earlier versions.
APPLIED VEHICLES:
All Models
APPLIED DATES:
1992-2009
SERVICE INFORMATION
This Bulletin contains important guidelines and limitations concerning towing of Nissan vehicles with all four wheels on the ground ("flat towing").
CAUTION:
Failure to follow these guidelines can result in severe transmission or drivetrain damage. For all towing including "emergency towing"
procedures refer to the Owners Manual.
1.
4WD/AWD vehicles equipped with Automatic Transmission (including CVT):
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DO NOT Flat Tow - doing so will damage internal transmission components.
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DO NOT use a tow dolly - doing so will damage drivetrain components.
2.
FWD vehicles equipped with Automatic Transmission (including CVT) and Altima Hybrid:
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DO NOT Flat Tow - doing so will damage internal transmission components.
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An appropriate vehicle tow dolly MUST be placed under the vehicle's front wheels.
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Always follow the dolly manufacturer's recommendations when using their product.
3.
RWD vehicles equipped with Automatic Transmission:
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DO NOT Flat Tow - doing so will damage internal transmission components.
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An appropriate vehicle tow dolly MUST be placed under the vehicle's rear wheels.
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Always follow the dolly manufacturer's recommendations when using their product.
4.
2WD/4WD vehicles equipped with a manual transmission:
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Always flat tow with the manual transmission in Neutral.
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Always flat tow a manual transmission vehicle facing forward.
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Maximum speed while flat towing: 60 MPH.
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After towing for 500 miles, stop. Start and idle the engine with the transmission in Neutral for two minutes - failure to do so may cause damage
to the transmission.
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For 4WD vehicles, always flat tow with the transfer case in the 2 HI position.