Nissan Frontier: Technical and consumer information - Flat towing your vehicle

Flat towing - 4WD with automatic transmission

Towing a Nissan Frontier behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor home, is commonly referred to as flat towing, dinghy towing, or four-wheel-down towing.

CAUTION

• DO NOT flat tow a 4WD Nissan Frontier equipped with an automatic transmission.

  Flat towing or using a vehicle dolly incorrectly WILL DAMAGE internal transmission components because the transmission will not receive proper lubrication during towing.

Flat towing - 2WD with automatic transmission

Towing a Nissan Frontier behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor home, is also called flat towing, dinghy towing, or 4-down towing.

CAUTION

• Failure to follow these flat towing guidelines can cause severe and costly transmission damage.
• Whenever flat towing is required, always tow the vehicle forward and never backward.
• DO NOT tow any Nissan Frontier with an automatic transmission with all four wheels on the ground. Doing so WILL DAMAGE internal transmission parts because the transmission will not be lubricated properly while being towed.

To tow a Nissan Frontier equipped with an automatic transmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly MUST be placed under the drive wheels of the towed vehicle. Always follow the dolly manufacturer’s instructions, load limits, and safety recommendations when using this equipment.

Automatic Transmission

To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission, a suitable vehicle dolly MUST be positioned under the drive wheels of the Nissan Frontier being towed. Always use the dolly exactly as recommended by the dolly manufacturer to prevent drivetrain or transmission damage.

NOTE:

If the battery is completely discharged, the transmission may not be shifted manually into other positions. Make sure the battery condition is checked before any towing preparation is attempted.