This bulletin released by Infiniti applies to all of the maker’s vehicles but also applies to others, as well, regarding flat-towing. Failure to follow these guidelines can result in severe transmission or drivetrain damage.
This bulletin released by Infiniti applies to all of the maker’s vehicles but also applies to others, as well, regarding flat-towing. Failure to follow these guidelines can result in severe transmission or drivetrain damage.
1. 4WD/AWD vehicles equipped with automatic transmission (including CVT and Hybrid powertrain):
Do not flat tow (will damage internal transmission components).
Do not use a tow dolly (will damage drivetrain components).
2. FWD vehicles equipped with automatic transmission (including CVT and Hybrid):
Do not flat tow (will damage internal transmission components)
An appropriate vehicle tow dolly must be placed under the vehicle’s front wheels.
3. RWD vehicles equipped with automatic transmission (including Hybrid):
Do not flat-tow (will damage internal transmission components).
An appropriate dolly must be placed under the rear wheels.
4. 2WD vehicles equipped with a manual transmission:
Always flat-tow with the manual transmission in neutral.
Always flat-tow a manual transmission vehicle facing forward.
Maximum speed while flat towing: 60 mph.
After towing for 500 miles, stop. Start and idle the engine with the transmission in neutral for two minutes to avoid damaging the transmission.
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