Nissan Armada 2025-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle)
FREEING TRAPPED VEHICLE
WARNING:
Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
Never allow anyone to stand near the towing line during the pulling operation.
Never spin the tires at high speed. This could cause them to explode and result in serious injury. Parts of the vehicle could also overheat and be damaged.
CAUTION:
Never pull a stuck vehicle that has a 12V battery that has low or no voltage. If the 12V battery has low or no voltage, the transmission cannot be shifted into neutral.
Tow chains or cables must be attached only to 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.
Always pull the recovery device straight out from the front of the vehicle. Never pull at an angle.
Pulling recovery devices should be routed so they never touch any part of the vehicle except the attachment point.
Pulling recovery devices such as ropes or canvas straps are not recommended for use in vehicle towing or recovery.
In order to not break the towing line, tension it slowly.
FRONT
Except PRO-4X grade
WARNING:
Rear hook is not available.
PRO-4X grade
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:
Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control System.
Check the area in front and behind the vehicle is clear of obstructions.
Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear an area around the front tires.
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).
If the vehicle cannot be freed after a few tries, contact a professional towing service to remove the vehicle.
Tow Truck Towing
CAUTION:
To avoid the risk of minor injury or property damage : If the 12V battery has low or no voltage, the transmission cannot be shifted into neutral. To transport the vehicle, it must have all fo ...
Preparation
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Other materials:
Exploded View
Front door panel Rear door panel Front door sash cover Rear door sash cover front Rear door sash cover rear EPT seal [t: 2.0 mm (0.079 in)] Double-sided tape
[t: 2.5 mm (0.098 in)] Double-sided tape
[t: 0.8 mm (0.031 in)] EPT seal [t: 6.0 mm (0.236 in)] EPT seal [t: 3.0 mm (0.118 in)] Dou ...
Inspection
WARNING:
DESCRIPTION
Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE:
“Unladen conditions” means that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY CHECK
Check the following:
Tires for improper air pressure an ...
Removal and Installation
WARNING:
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by t ...
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