Nissan Rogue Service Manual: Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle)
FRONT
Securely install the vehicle recovery hook stored with jacking tools.
Check that the hook is properly secured in the stored place after use.
WARNING:
- Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
- Never 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 attached only to the vehicle
recovery hooks or main structural members of the vehicle.
Otherwise, the vehicle body will be damaged.
- Never use the vehicle tie downs to free a vehicle stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc. Never tow the vehicle using the vehicle tie downs or recovery hooks.
- Always pull the cable straight out from the front of the vehicle. Never pull on the hook at an angle.
- Pulling devices should be routed so they never touch any part of the suspension, steering, brake or cooling systems.
- Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas straps are not recommended for use in vehicle towing or recovery.
REAR
WARNING:
- Rear hook is not available.
CVT To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly MUST be placed under the towed vehicle's drive wheels. Always follow the dolly manufacture's recommendations when using their product.
If the vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc., use the following procedure:
- Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control System.
- Check the area in front and behind the vehicle is clear of obstructions.
- Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear an area around the front tires.
- Slowly rock the vehicle forward and backward.
Shift back and forth between R (reverse) and D (drive).
Apply the accelerator as little as possible to maintain the rocking motion.
Release the accelerator pedal before shifting between R and D.
Do not spin the tires above 35 mph (55 km/h).
- If the vehicle can not be freed after a few tries, contact a professional towing service to remove the vehicle.
Tow truck towing
CAUTION:
All applicable state or Provincial (in Canada) laws and local
laws regarding the towing operation
must be obeyed.
It is necessary to use proper towing equipment to avoi ...
Vehicle information
Identification information
Model Variation
FWD Model
AWD Model
Prefix and Suffix Designations
Identification Number
Air conditioner specification label
Emission co ...
Other materials:
Preparation
Special Service Tool
The actual shape of the tools may differ from those illustrated here.
Tool number
(TechMate No.)
Tool name
Description
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(J-46534)
Trim Tool Set
Removing trim components
Commercial Service Tools
Tool name
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Child safety
WARNINGDo not allow children to play with the seat
belts. Most seating positions are
equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) mode seat belts. If the seat belt
becomes wrapped around a child’s neck
with the ALR mode activated, the child can
be seriously injured or k ...
Back door outer finisher
Exploded View
Back door outer finisher
License lamp finisher
Clip
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Remove back door finisher. Refer to INT-38, "Removal and Installation".
Remove plugs (A) from back door (1).
Remove back door outer finisher nuts.
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