Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a stuck vehicle)

Front

• Use the towing hook only, not other parts of the vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle body will be damaged.
• Use the towing hook only to free a vehicle stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc. Never tow the vehicle for a long distance using only the towing hook.
• The towing hook is under tremendous force when used to free a stuck vehicle. Always pull the cable straight out from the front or rear of the vehicle. Never pull on the hook at an angle.
• Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.

  Rear

  Fig 1: Identifying Towing Hooks

  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
• Tow chains or cables must be attached only to the main structural members of the vehicle.
• Pulling devices should be routed so they do not touch any part of the suspension, steering, brake or cooling systems.
• Always pull the cable straight out from the front or rear of the vehicle. Never pull on the vehicle at an angle.
• Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas straps are not recommended for use in vehicle towing or recovery.