Nissan Murano: Towing recommended by NISSAN / Two-Wheel Drive models with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

Nissan Murano 2015-2024 Owners Manual / In case of emergency / Towing your vehicle / Towing recommended by NISSAN / Two-Wheel Drive models with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

Nissan Murano. Two-Wheel Drive models with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

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 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) 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 under the front wheels.
When towing Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) models with the rear wheels on the ground or on towing dollies:
- 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 placing the ignition switch in the LOCK position. This may damage the steering lock mechanism (for models with a steering lock mechanism).

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

NISSAN recommends that towing dollies be used when towing your vehicle or place the vehicle on a flatbed truck as illustrated. CAUTION Never tow All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with any of the wheels on the ground as thismaycause serious and expensive damage to the transfer case and transmission...

Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle).

WARNING To avoid vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when recovering a stuck vehicle: Contact a professional towing service to recover the vehicle if you have any questions regarding the recovery procedure...

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Nissan Murano 2015-2024 Owners Manual: LATCH lower anchor

WARNING Failure to follow the warnings and instructions for proper use and installation of child restraints could result in serious injury or death of a child or other passengers in a sudden stop or collision: Attach LATCH system compatible child restraints only at the locations shown in the illustration...

Nissan Murano 2015-2024 Owners Manual: Off-road recovery

While driving, the right side or left side wheels may unintentionally leave the road surface. If this occurs, maintain control of the vehicle by following the procedure below. Please note that this procedure is only a general guide. The vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on the conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic...