2006 Infiniti G35 Owner's Manual - Page 251

WARNING Stand clear of a stuck vehicle. Do not 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. Pulling devices should be routed so they do not touch any part of the suspension, steering, brake or cooling systems. Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas straps are not recommended for use in vehicle towing or recovery. If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc., use the following procedure: CAUTION SCE0524 1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system. 2. Make sure 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) (automatic transmission models) or 1st (low) and R (reverse) (manual transmission models). Apply the accelerator as little as possible to maintain the rocking motion. VEHICLE RECOVERY (Freeing a stuck vehicle) After removing the front license plate (or the bumper cover), securely install the re1 covery hook k. (Located with jacking tools.) Reinstall the license plate on the lower fitting point. 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. Do not use the vehicle tie downs to free a vehicle stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc. Never tow a vehicle using the vehicle tie downs or recovery hooks. Always pull the cable straight out from the front of the vehicle. Never pull the vehicle at an angle. In case of emergency 6-15