Nissan Sentra Owners Manual: Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle)
Front (if so equipped)
Do not use the hook to tow the vehicle.
- Remove the cover bumper bracket using a flat screwdriver or any flat tool.
- To protect the bumper body, place a piece of cloth between the tool and the vehicle.
- The tool used should be inserted by the lower portion of the cover.
Front (if so equipped)
- To remove the cover it is necessary to rotate the flat tool, as shown in the image, in order to avoid any damage to the body.
Rear (if so equipped)
Do not use the hook to tow the vehicle.
Pulling a stuck vehicle
| WARNING To avoid vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when recovering a stuck vehicle:
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If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc., use a tow strap or other device designed specifically for vehicle recovery. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the recovery device.
Do not use the tie-down hooks for towing or vehicle recovery.
Rocking a stuck vehicle
WARNING
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If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc., use the following procedure:
- Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control System.
- Make sure 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) (CVT models) or 1st (Low) and R (Reverse) (M/T models).
- Apply the accelerator as little as possible to maintain the rocking motion.
- Release the accelerator pedal before shifting between R (Reverse) and D (Drive) (CVT models) or 1st (Low) and R (Reverse) (M/T models).
- Do not spin the tires above 35 MPH (55 km/h).
- If the vehicle cannot be freed after a few tries, contact a professional towing service to remove the vehicle.
Towing recommended by NISSAN
(CVT) Continuously Variable Transmission
(M/T) Manual transmission
NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towed
with the driving (front) wheels off the ground or
place the vehicle on a f ...
Other materials:
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped)
WARNING
Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those who
use a pacemaker should contact the
electric medical equipment manufacturer
for the possible influences before
use.
The Intelligent Key transmits radio
waves when the buttons are pr ...
Unit disassembly and assembly
Front coil spring and strut
Exploded View
Piston rod lock nut
Strut mount insulator
Strut mount bearing
Bound bumper
Coil spring
Lower rubber seat
Strut
Steering knuckle
Front
Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not damage the piston rod when removing comp ...
Tilt operation
Pull the lock lever down 1 and adjust the steering
wheel up or down 2 to the desired position.
Push the lock lever up 1 firmly to lock the
steering wheel in place.
WARNINGDo not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accide ...
