Nissan Altima: Manual Transmission (if so equipped) - Flat towing - Towing a trailer - Technical and consumer information - Nissan Altima Owners ManualNissan Altima: Manual Transmission (if so equipped)

● Always tow with the manual transmission in Neutral.

● After towing 500 miles (805 km), start and idle the engine with the transmission in Neutral for two minutes. Failure to idle the engine after every 500 miles (805 km) of towing may cause damage to internal transmission parts.

    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. CA ...

    Continuously Variable Transmission (if so equipped)
    To tow a vehicle equipped with a continuously variable transmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly MUST be placed under the towed vehicle’s drive wheels. Always follow the dolly manufacturer’s ...

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