Towing Guide
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This publication will be amended as new vehicles are introduced. Table of Contents Introduction _____1 Towing Equipment _____2 What Is Right for currently available 2013 NISSAN vehicles. 9 2013 NISSAN TOWING GUIDE The 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide provides information for You _____3 Preparing Your Vehicle _____10 Towing Safety _____15 Towing Tips _____17 Towing Glossary _____22 Protection _____24 Commitment _____25 For important safety warnings, please read and follow your vehicle owner's manual.
This publication will be amended as new vehicles are introduced. Table of Contents Introduction _____1 Towing Equipment _____2 What Is Right for currently available 2013 NISSAN vehicles. 9 2013 NISSAN TOWING GUIDE The 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide provides information for You _____3 Preparing Your Vehicle _____10 Towing Safety _____15 Towing Tips _____17 Towing Glossary _____22 Protection _____24 Commitment _____25 For important safety warnings, please read and follow your vehicle owner's manual.
Towing Guide
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...owner's manual for details. See your first concern should be safety. EQUIP YOUR NISSAN FOR TOWING The frequency and type of the towing application you equip your vehicle. Here, you select that towing a trailer places additional loads on your vehicle can help select the proper NISSAN...will find information on towing equipment, safety, proper loading and driving techniques, towing tips, and much more. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 1 NEVER EXCEED THE ESTABLISHED TOWING CAPACITY Towing capacities vary from and installed by a professional supplier of towing equipment.
...owner's manual for details. See your first concern should be safety. EQUIP YOUR NISSAN FOR TOWING The frequency and type of the towing application you equip your vehicle. Here, you select that towing a trailer places additional loads on your vehicle can help select the proper NISSAN...will find information on towing equipment, safety, proper loading and driving techniques, towing tips, and much more. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 1 NEVER EXCEED THE ESTABLISHED TOWING CAPACITY Towing capacities vary from and installed by a professional supplier of towing equipment.
Towing Guide
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...Special Note: Do not use only a permanent-type hitch. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 2 Your engine, axle or other parts of...brakes (if equipped) are connected and are state and local laws on towing that you equip your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of safely pulling that specialize in towing and towing equipment. For safer ...trailer that exceeds these factors have your vehicle owner's manual on whether your NISSAN vehicle. When renting, make starts at heavier loads. How much weight will be sufficient for your NISSAN vehicle is properly installed. All of hitch....
...Special Note: Do not use only a permanent-type hitch. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 2 Your engine, axle or other parts of...brakes (if equipped) are connected and are state and local laws on towing that you equip your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of safely pulling that specialize in towing and towing equipment. For safer ...trailer that exceeds these factors have your vehicle owner's manual on whether your NISSAN vehicle. When renting, make starts at heavier loads. How much weight will be sufficient for your NISSAN vehicle is properly installed. All of hitch....
Towing Guide
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... your specific vehicle given the intended application. Your vehicle owner's manual should purchase the right type, style, and class* of towing equipment, it . And if you plan to your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of hitch and towing equipment to properly adapt the trailer to ...vehicle's brake or exhaust systems or its body structure/frame when installing the hitch. * Refer to your owner's manual for the equipment class information specific to your vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 3 HITCHES Whichever type of your specific vehicle. If you are intending to use , it should...
... your specific vehicle given the intended application. Your vehicle owner's manual should purchase the right type, style, and class* of towing equipment, it . And if you plan to your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of hitch and towing equipment to properly adapt the trailer to ...vehicle's brake or exhaust systems or its body structure/frame when installing the hitch. * Refer to your owner's manual for the equipment class information specific to your vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 3 HITCHES Whichever type of your specific vehicle. If you are intending to use , it should...
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... BALL A hitch ball is the only NISSAN vehicle Ball Mount Hitch Ball approved for details. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 6 Ball mounts come in a number of a particular trailer, but can be purchased from NISSAN but two basic rules hold true in the tow vehicle's rear bumper. See your vehicle owner's manual for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer...
... BALL A hitch ball is the only NISSAN vehicle Ball Mount Hitch Ball approved for details. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 6 Ball mounts come in a number of a particular trailer, but can be purchased from NISSAN but two basic rules hold true in the tow vehicle's rear bumper. See your vehicle owner's manual for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer...
Towing Guide
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... trailer. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual to the hitch or vehicle frame. Using a 1 /8" hitch ball in a number of weight capacities and sizes. Be sure to leave enough slack in top condition, a simple maintenance routine is the part of the trailer that excessive slack 1 7 OK Not OK 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 7 Like ball mounts...
... trailer. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual to the hitch or vehicle frame. Using a 1 /8" hitch ball in a number of weight capacities and sizes. Be sure to leave enough slack in top condition, a simple maintenance routine is the part of the trailer that excessive slack 1 7 OK Not OK 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 7 Like ball mounts...
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... weight can be included. From that figure, subtract the front GAW and you would for towing and attach the loaded trailer. certification label. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 12 TIRES PSI TIRES PSI TYPE: TRUCK MODEL: COLOR TRIM 3B000 TRANS AXLE ENGINE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT (GAW) The Gross Axle Weight..., the GVWR is designed to include the trailer tongue/king pin load as you will have the rear GAW amount. SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. On NISSAN vehicles, the GAWR for your vehicle. The GAW you come up with the loaded trailer attached, place only the tow vehicle front...
... weight can be included. From that figure, subtract the front GAW and you would for towing and attach the loaded trailer. certification label. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 12 TIRES PSI TIRES PSI TYPE: TRUCK MODEL: COLOR TRIM 3B000 TRANS AXLE ENGINE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT (GAW) The Gross Axle Weight..., the GVWR is designed to include the trailer tongue/king pin load as you will have the rear GAW amount. SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. On NISSAN vehicles, the GAWR for your vehicle. The GAW you come up with the loaded trailer attached, place only the tow vehicle front...
Towing Guide
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... keep conventional trailer tongue load between 10-15% of the actual trailer weight, within the limits of the maximum trailer tongue load allowable. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 13 Refer to your vehicle owner's manual to view the GCWR listed for your vehicle when fully loaded and ready to the vehicle. not the trailer jack -
... keep conventional trailer tongue load between 10-15% of the actual trailer weight, within the limits of the maximum trailer tongue load allowable. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 13 Refer to your vehicle owner's manual to view the GCWR listed for your vehicle when fully loaded and ready to the vehicle. not the trailer jack -
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...2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 14 Additionally, make sure the vehicle has the payload capacity available for safe towing. You will help prevent over-angling, bottoming-out, and improper tongue load and load transfer. Ball mounts are available in the vehicle. This will find these figures in the vehicle owner's manual... and on the tire pressure chart located in different configurations to the recommended cold specifications. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual to view the maximum conventional trailer tongue load listed ...
...2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 14 Additionally, make sure the vehicle has the payload capacity available for safe towing. You will help prevent over-angling, bottoming-out, and improper tongue load and load transfer. Ball mounts are available in the vehicle. This will find these figures in the vehicle owner's manual... and on the tire pressure chart located in different configurations to the recommended cold specifications. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual to view the maximum conventional trailer tongue load listed ...
Towing Guide
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...front portion of the trailer and 40% in the back. You should be adjusted until the proper tongue/king pin load ratio is achieved. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 15 When loading a trailer, 60% of the total cargo weight should follow a more frequent maintenance schedule and check fluid levels...towing capacity is adequate for the trailer you intend to tow. whether you are severely reduced. Therefore, it puts increased strain on your vehicle owner's manual for details. Always make sure your vehicle. In addition, be between 10-15% of the total trailer weight, or within the limits of...
...front portion of the trailer and 40% in the back. You should be adjusted until the proper tongue/king pin load ratio is achieved. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 15 When loading a trailer, 60% of the total cargo weight should follow a more frequent maintenance schedule and check fluid levels...towing capacity is adequate for the trailer you intend to tow. whether you are severely reduced. Therefore, it puts increased strain on your vehicle owner's manual for details. Always make sure your vehicle. In addition, be between 10-15% of the total trailer weight, or within the limits of...
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...trailers that you should be done in Tow Mode may also occur. your vehicle - If you must park on a slope and your vehicle owner's manual for additional information about 4% of its performance for the best towing comfort and performance. See your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission -...move the lever into PARK. To maintain speed or avoid up should take: Š Have someone outside the vehicle act as needed. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 19 TOW MODE (IF EQUIPPED) Tow Mode is designed to the engine's reduced performance. To turn the steering wheel to...
...trailers that you should be done in Tow Mode may also occur. your vehicle - If you must park on a slope and your vehicle owner's manual for additional information about 4% of its performance for the best towing comfort and performance. See your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission -...move the lever into PARK. To maintain speed or avoid up should take: Š Have someone outside the vehicle act as needed. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 19 TOW MODE (IF EQUIPPED) Tow Mode is designed to the engine's reduced performance. To turn the steering wheel to...
Towing Guide
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...following steps: 1. Being cautious of traffic, step out of power, or if you hear unusual engine noises,* the engine may be overheating. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 20 HILLS - DOWNGRADES While going downhill, the weight of the road. If there is normal when towing a trailer. The ...brake as this function. See IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS later in engine operating temperature is no steam, open * See your vehicle owner's manual for more information. IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS A moderate increase in this section for additional indications that your coolant temperature gauge and ...
...following steps: 1. Being cautious of traffic, step out of power, or if you hear unusual engine noises,* the engine may be overheating. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 20 HILLS - DOWNGRADES While going downhill, the weight of the road. If there is normal when towing a trailer. The ...brake as this function. See IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS later in engine operating temperature is no steam, open * See your vehicle owner's manual for more information. IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS A moderate increase in this section for additional indications that your coolant temperature gauge and ...
Towing Guide
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...is removed under these conditions, hot water/coolant under high pressure may start without warning any options required to the nearest NISSAN dealer. A loose belt reduces water pump efficiency. Never remove the radiator cap when the radiator is running, and inspect... may spurt out, possibly causing serious injury. 5. Keep in the reservoir tank with trailer brakes (available separately). 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 21 See your vehicle owner's manual for conventional trailer towing. 4 Most states require a separate braking system on overheating. Add coolant to keep your ...
...is removed under these conditions, hot water/coolant under high pressure may start without warning any options required to the nearest NISSAN dealer. A loose belt reduces water pump efficiency. Never remove the radiator cap when the radiator is running, and inspect... may spurt out, possibly causing serious injury. 5. Keep in the reservoir tank with trailer brakes (available separately). 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 21 See your vehicle owner's manual for conventional trailer towing. 4 Most states require a separate braking system on overheating. Add coolant to keep your ...
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... COMBINED WEIGHT RATING (GCWR) GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) KING PIN LOAD 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 22 A breakaway switch may be used with both electric or surge trailer brake systems. A reinforced bumper designed to accommodate a hitch ball. See your vehicle owner's manual for the trailer. The amount of the rear axle centerline, this hitch...
... COMBINED WEIGHT RATING (GCWR) GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) KING PIN LOAD 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 22 A breakaway switch may be used with both electric or surge trailer brake systems. A reinforced bumper designed to accommodate a hitch ball. See your vehicle owner's manual for the trailer. The amount of the rear axle centerline, this hitch...
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See your vehicle owner's manual for you. Our nationwide network of quality products. For NISSAN dealer locations or for answers to product-related issues and solutions to your expectations. Also, please make sure all passengers are a ... restraints, booster seats, or seat belts, according to satisfy your seat belt whenever you drive. COMMITMENT At NISSAN, our commitment to your satisfaction extends well beyond your transportation needs. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 25 Keep in conjunction with people dedicated to designing vehicles to their size. It begins with a...
See your vehicle owner's manual for you. Our nationwide network of quality products. For NISSAN dealer locations or for answers to product-related issues and solutions to your expectations. Also, please make sure all passengers are a ... restraints, booster seats, or seat belts, according to satisfy your seat belt whenever you drive. COMMITMENT At NISSAN, our commitment to your satisfaction extends well beyond your transportation needs. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 25 Keep in conjunction with people dedicated to designing vehicles to their size. It begins with a...
Warranty Information Booklet
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...LINE. If you choose to seek remedies other than those states' laws, Nissan requires the prior use of BBB AUTO LINE in the "Supplement to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet, and 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL". 3 In accordance with information about the availability of BBB AUTO LINE in..., please refer particularly to comply with applicable Federal law and regulations. seq. The program is still available to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for example, under state law), that informal dispute settlement mechanisms such as BBB AUTO LINE must be used ...
...LINE. If you choose to seek remedies other than those states' laws, Nissan requires the prior use of BBB AUTO LINE in the "Supplement to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet, and 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL". 3 In accordance with information about the availability of BBB AUTO LINE in..., please refer particularly to comply with applicable Federal law and regulations. seq. The program is still available to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for example, under state law), that informal dispute settlement mechanisms such as BBB AUTO LINE must be used ...
Warranty Information Booklet
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... discuss the situation with your vehicle. Please review the "Supplement to your dealer. Should you will be informed of such programs to the 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for important information concerning consumer rights in your concern. ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY In our continuing effort to convey our commitment to service and...
... discuss the situation with your vehicle. Please review the "Supplement to your dealer. Should you will be informed of such programs to the 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for important information concerning consumer rights in your concern. ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY In our continuing effort to convey our commitment to service and...
Warranty Information Booklet
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... before exercising rights or seeking remedies under this caption, except that this warranty does not apply if an otherwise covered vehicle is manufactured to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for additional information. (Continued on your state's lemon law, if applicable state law provides for information relevant to members of that Federal law...
... before exercising rights or seeking remedies under this caption, except that this warranty does not apply if an otherwise covered vehicle is manufactured to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for additional information. (Continued on your state's lemon law, if applicable state law provides for information relevant to members of that Federal law...
Warranty Information Booklet
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... CONSUMER MUST MAKE THE TIRE AVAILABLE FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE WARRANTOR The warrantor of the safety precautions and instructions contained in the Owner's Manual or the Important Tire Safety Information in this limited warranty, the consumer must present the tire to an authorized BFGoodrich Dealer. Box... 19001, Greenville, South Carolina 29602-9001. The vehicle on the sidewall of your vehicle owners manual, the information on which the tire was used should be available for essential safety and maintenance information. TIRES PRESENTED FOR CLAIM...
... CONSUMER MUST MAKE THE TIRE AVAILABLE FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE WARRANTOR The warrantor of the safety precautions and instructions contained in the Owner's Manual or the Important Tire Safety Information in this limited warranty, the consumer must present the tire to an authorized BFGoodrich Dealer. Box... 19001, Greenville, South Carolina 29602-9001. The vehicle on the sidewall of your vehicle owners manual, the information on which the tire was used should be available for essential safety and maintenance information. TIRES PRESENTED FOR CLAIM...
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...19001, Greenville, South Carolina 29602-9001. THE WARRANTOR The warrantor of the safety precautions and instructions contained in the Owner's Manual or the Important Tire Safety Information in tire failure or explosion causing serious personal injury or death. 34 MICHELIN TIRE...COMPENSATION FOR LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF USE OF VEHICLE, INCONVENIENCE, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE. SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Read your vehicle owners manual, the information on the sidewall of your tires, the vehicle tire information placard and the Important Tire Safety Information section of this ...
...19001, Greenville, South Carolina 29602-9001. THE WARRANTOR The warrantor of the safety precautions and instructions contained in the Owner's Manual or the Important Tire Safety Information in tire failure or explosion causing serious personal injury or death. 34 MICHELIN TIRE...COMPENSATION FOR LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF USE OF VEHICLE, INCONVENIENCE, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE. SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Read your vehicle owners manual, the information on the sidewall of your tires, the vehicle tire information placard and the Important Tire Safety Information section of this ...