Nissan GT-R. Manual - part 140

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TOW TRUCK TOWING

TOW TRUCK TOWING

Tow Truck Towing

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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 avoid possible damage to the vehicle during tow-

ing operation. Towing is in accordance with Towing Procedure Manual at dealer.

• Always attach safety chains before towing.
• When towing, check that the transmission, steering system and powertrain are in good order. If any

unit is damaged, dollies must be used.

• Never tow an automatic transmission model from the rear (that is backward) with four wheels on the

ground. This may cause serious and expensive damage to the transmission.

AWD MODELS

NISSAN recommends that vehicle be towed with the driving (rear) wheels off the ground or that a dolly be
used as illustrated.

CAUTION:

Never tow AWD models with any of the wheels on the ground as this may cause serious and expen-
sive damage to the powertrain.

Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle)

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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.

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TOW TRUCK TOWING

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• 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.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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:

1.

Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control System.

2.

Check the area in front and behind the vehicle is clear of obstructions.

3.

Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear an area around the front tires.

4.

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).

5.

If the vehicle can not be freed after a few tries, contact a professional towing service to remove the vehi-
cle.

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SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCIDENT

BASIC INSPECTION

SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCIDENT

Work Flow

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WORK FLOW

Control Units and Electrical Parts

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PRECAUTIONS

• Never reverse polarity of battery terminals.
• Install only parts specified for a vehicle.
• Before replacing the control unit, check the input and output and functions of the component parts. 
• Do not apply excessive force when disconnecting a connector.

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STEP

DESCRIPTION

STEP 1

Get detailed information about the conditions and the environment when the incident occurred.
The following are key pieces of information required to make a good analysis:

WHAT

Vehicle Model, Engine, Transmission/Transaxle and the System (i.e. Radio).

WHEN

Date, Time of Day, Weather Conditions, Frequency.

WHERE

Road Conditions, Altitude and Traffic Situation.

HOW

System Symptoms, Operating Conditions (Other Components Interaction). 
Service History and if any After Market Accessories have been installed. 

STEP 2

Operate the system, road test if necessary.
Verify the parameter of the incident.
If the problem cannot be duplicated, refer to “Incident Simulation Tests”.

STEP 3

Get the proper diagnosis materials together including:
• Power Supply Routing
• System Operation Descriptions
• Applicable Service Manual Sections
• Check for any Service Bulletins
Identify where to begin diagnosis based upon your knowledge of the system operation and the customer comments.

STEP 4

Inspect the system for mechanical binding, loose connectors or wiring damage.
Determine which circuits and components are involved and diagnose using the Power Supply Routing and Harness Lay-
outs.

STEP 5

Repair or replace the incident circuit or component.

STEP 6

Operate the system in all modes. Verify the system works properly under all conditions. Check you have not inadvert-
ently created a new incident during your diagnosis or repair steps.

SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCIDENT

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• Do not apply excessive shock to the control unit by dropping or hit-

ting it.

• Be careful to prevent condensation in the control unit due to rapid

temperature changes and do not let water or rain get on it. If water
is found in the control unit, dry it fully and then install it in the vehi-
cle.

• Be careful not to let oil to get on the control unit connector.
• Avoid cleaning the control unit with volatile oil.
• Do not disassemble the control unit, and do not remove the upper

and lower covers.

• When using a DMM, be careful not to let test probes get close to

each other to prevent the power transistor in the control unit from
damaging battery voltage because of short circuiting.

• When checking input and output signals of the control unit, use the

specified check adapter.

How to Check Terminal

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CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL PIN KIT

• Use the connector and terminal pin kits listed below when replacing connectors or terminals.
• The connector and terminal pin kits contain some of the most commonly used NISSAN/INFINITI connectors

and terminals. For detailed connector and terminal pin replacement procedures, refer to the latest NISSAN/
INFINITI CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL PIN SERVICE MANUAL.

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