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When Trailer Sway Control is in operation, the VDC warning light blinks. When vehi- cle control is regained, VDC warning light will turn OFF. system, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” (P.5-144). If Trailer Sway Control activates: 1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to allow the vehicle to coast and steer as straight ahead as the road conditions allow. This combina- tion will help stabilize the vehicle. CAUTION Do not try to correct trailer sway by steering or applying the brakes. 2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply the brakes and pull to the side of the road in a safe area. 3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is balanced. NOTE: trailer sway in all situations. 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 recrea- tional vehicle, such as a motor home. CAUTION . Failure to follow these guidelines can result in severe transmission damage. . Whenever flat towing your vehi- cle, always tow forward, never backward. . DO NOT tow any automatic trans- mission vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (flat tow- ing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE inter- nal transmission parts due to lack of transmission lubrication. . DO NOT tow a Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicle with any of the wheels on the ground. Doing so may cause serious and expensive damage to the powertrain. . For emergency towing proce- dures refer to “Towing recom- mended by NISSAN” (P.6-17). Automatic Transmission Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) models: Do not tow a 4WD vehicle with any of the wheels on the ground. Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models: To tow a vehicle equipped with an auto- matic transmission, an appropriate vehi- cle dolly MUST be placed under the towed vehicle’s drive wheels. Always follow the dolly manufacturer’s recommendations when using their product. Technical and consumer information 10-35 |