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Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 7/ 24

. Be careful when passing other vehicles.

Passing while towing a trailer requires

considerably more distance than normal

passing. Remember the length of the trailer

must also pass the other vehicle before you

can safely change lanes.

. Down shift the transmission to a lower gear

for engine braking when driving down steep

or long hills. This will help slow the vehicle

without applying the brakes.

. Avoid holding the brake pedal down too

long or too frequently. This could cause the

brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced

braking efficiency.

. Increase your following distance to allow for

greater stopping distances while towing a

trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.

. Do not use cruise control while towing a

trailer.

. Some states or provinces have specific

regulations and speed limits for vehicles

that are towing trailers. Obey the local

speed limits.

. Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness

connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after

50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every

break.

. When stopped in traffic for long periods of

time in hot weather, put the vehicle in the P

(Park) position.

. When launching a boat, don’t allow the

water level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or

rear bumper.

. Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights

before backing the trailer into the water or

the trailer lights may burn out.

When towing a trailer, the transmission

fluid should be changed more frequently.

For additional information, see the “8.

Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section

earlier in this manual.

FLAT TOWING

Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the

ground is sometimes called flat towing. This

method is sometimes used when towing a

vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a

motor home.

CAUTION

. Failure to follow these guidelines

can result in severe transmission

damage.

. Whenever flat towing your vehicle,

always tow forward, never back-

ward.

. DO NOT tow any continuously vari-

able transmission vehicle with all

four wheels on the ground (flat

towing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE

internal transmission parts due to

lack of transmission lubrication.

. DO NOT tow an All-Wheel Drive

(AWD) v ehicle with any of the

wheels on the ground. Doing so

may cause serious and expensive

damage to the powertrain.

. For emergency towing procedures

refer to “TOWING RECOMMENDED

BY NISSAN” in the “6. In case of

emergency” section of this manual.

Continuously Variable Transmission

(CVT)

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models:

Do not tow an AWD vehicle with any of the

wheels on the ground.

Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models:

To tow a vehicle equipped with a Continuously

Variable Transmission (CVT), an appropriate

vehicle dolly MUST be placed under the towed

vehicle’s driving wheels. Always follow the dolly

manufacturer’s recommendations when using

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