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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. This publication will be amended as new vehicles are introduced.
Towing Guide
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... or other parts of the trailer and towing equipment. While you have an effect on whether your NISSAN vehicle is to keep in selecting and installing the proper towing equipment for the first 500 miles (... compliance with either your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of towing equipment before you equip your NISSAN vehicle for using this type of hitch. this , use your new vehicle to tow a trailer or haul a heavy load for your NISSAN vehicle. To avoid this... much does the empty trailer weigh? Special Note: Do not use only a permanent-type hitch. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 2
... or other parts of the trailer and towing equipment. While you have an effect on whether your NISSAN vehicle is to keep in selecting and installing the proper towing equipment for the first 500 miles (... compliance with either your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of towing equipment before you equip your NISSAN vehicle for using this type of hitch. this , use your new vehicle to tow a trailer or haul a heavy load for your NISSAN vehicle. To avoid this... much does the empty trailer weigh? Special Note: Do not use only a permanent-type hitch. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 2
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Contact your new NISSAN vehicle. In addition, for the first 500 miles that every item is thoroughly tested and inspected for compatible equipment. Keep in " (500 miles) of towing equipment for fit and workmanship. Your NISSAN Service & Maintenance Guide provides the accelerated ...poor quality trailer harness wiring may be changed more frequently when towing. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 10 SWAY CONTROL DEVICE Sudden maneuvers, wind gusts, and buffeting caused by the manufacturer for . GENUINE NISSAN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Whether you allow a sufficient "break-in mind, ...
Contact your new NISSAN vehicle. In addition, for the first 500 miles that every item is thoroughly tested and inspected for compatible equipment. Keep in " (500 miles) of towing equipment for fit and workmanship. Your NISSAN Service & Maintenance Guide provides the accelerated ...poor quality trailer harness wiring may be changed more frequently when towing. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 10 SWAY CONTROL DEVICE Sudden maneuvers, wind gusts, and buffeting caused by the manufacturer for . GENUINE NISSAN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Whether you allow a sufficient "break-in mind, ...
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... best New Vehicle Limited Warranties, including 3-year/36,000-mile basic coverage. The Security+Plus Vehicle Protection Plan is protected by their own 1-year/12,000-mile Limited Warranty. See your NISSAN Warranty Information Booklet or ask your NISSAN dealer for NISSAN owners. This plan offers quality mechanical protection long after your nearest NISSAN dealer. 2013 NISSAN...
... best New Vehicle Limited Warranties, including 3-year/36,000-mile basic coverage. The Security+Plus Vehicle Protection Plan is protected by their own 1-year/12,000-mile Limited Warranty. See your NISSAN Warranty Information Booklet or ask your NISSAN dealer for NISSAN owners. This plan offers quality mechanical protection long after your nearest NISSAN dealer. 2013 NISSAN...
Warranty Information Booklet
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 2 4 WARRANTY COVERAGE AT A GLANCE NISSAN'S CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM 24 NISSAN'S COMMITMENT TO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION 30 5 9 2013 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY FEDERAL VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL LIMITED WARRANTIES CALIFORNIA VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTIES SEAT BELT LIMITED WARRANTY BFGOODRICH TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY 33 35 40 ...
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 2 4 WARRANTY COVERAGE AT A GLANCE NISSAN'S CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM 24 NISSAN'S COMMITMENT TO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION 30 5 9 2013 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY FEDERAL VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL LIMITED WARRANTIES CALIFORNIA VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTIES SEAT BELT LIMITED WARRANTY BFGOODRICH TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY 33 35 40 ...
Warranty Information Booklet
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...environmental requirements. With the exception of privately owned vehicles belonging to members of a Nissan vehicle originally distributed by Nissan which is originally sold by a Nissan authorized Nissan dealership in the United States, and which is returned to, and is registered and...] before filing suit. 2013 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY WHO IS THE WARRANTOR Nissan warrants all parts of your 2013 Nissan vehicle supplied by Nissan, except for those listed above , this booklet and the "Supplement to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for additional...
...environmental requirements. With the exception of privately owned vehicles belonging to members of a Nissan vehicle originally distributed by Nissan which is originally sold by a Nissan authorized Nissan dealership in the United States, and which is returned to, and is registered and...] before filing suit. 2013 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY WHO IS THE WARRANTOR Nissan warrants all parts of your 2013 Nissan vehicle supplied by Nissan, except for those listed above , this booklet and the "Supplement to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for additional...
Warranty Information Booklet
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...60 months, regardless of mileage, subject to the exclusions listed under the heading "WHAT IS NOT COVERED". Perforation is covered by Nissan found to have other warranty, obligation or liability in materials or workmanship of the vehicle, inconvenience or commercial loss. Bedliners will be... repaired to commercially acceptable standards subject to the conditions and limitations listed in the following sections of this vehicle. 6 2013 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY THE WARRANTY BEGINS The warranty period begins on the date the vehicle is delivered to the first retail buyer or...
...60 months, regardless of mileage, subject to the exclusions listed under the heading "WHAT IS NOT COVERED". Perforation is covered by Nissan found to have other warranty, obligation or liability in materials or workmanship of the vehicle, inconvenience or commercial loss. Bedliners will be... repaired to commercially acceptable standards subject to the conditions and limitations listed in the following sections of this vehicle. 6 2013 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY THE WARRANTY BEGINS The warranty period begins on the date the vehicle is delivered to the first retail buyer or...
Warranty Information Booklet
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...the first 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first. Any needed parts replacement will be made using Genuine Nissan or Nissan approved new or remanufactured parts. For this reason, when approved by this warranty. (Continued on vehicle systems. Failure to operate ...the vehicle in accordance with related warranty repairs. 2013 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY 7 TOWING COVERAGE If your NISSAN SERVICE & MAINTENANCE GUIDE can be used along with supporting repair invoices, receipts and other such records. Evidence...
...the first 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first. Any needed parts replacement will be made using Genuine Nissan or Nissan approved new or remanufactured parts. For this reason, when approved by this warranty. (Continued on vehicle systems. Failure to operate ...the vehicle in accordance with related warranty repairs. 2013 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY 7 TOWING COVERAGE If your NISSAN SERVICE & MAINTENANCE GUIDE can be used along with supporting repair invoices, receipts and other such records. Evidence...
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... by any state's law; cleaning and polishing; However, corrosion of the vehicle. headlight aiming; or has ever been determined to any Nissan approved aftermarket accessory or component. A vehicle whose odometer mileage has been altered, or the odometer repaired or replaced and the ... Basic Coverage of windshield wiper inserts, lubricants, coolant; wheel alignment; replacement of filters, replacement of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. 8 2013 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY The items listed below are not covered under corrosion coverage (perforation from or caused by...
... by any state's law; cleaning and polishing; However, corrosion of the vehicle. headlight aiming; or has ever been determined to any Nissan approved aftermarket accessory or component. A vehicle whose odometer mileage has been altered, or the odometer repaired or replaced and the ... Basic Coverage of windshield wiper inserts, lubricants, coolant; wheel alignment; replacement of filters, replacement of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. 8 2013 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY The items listed below are not covered under corrosion coverage (perforation from or caused by...
Warranty Information Booklet
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...MANUAL . 3. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS You may make the claim unless a shorter time period is in your OWNER'S MANUAL and your NISSAN SERVICE & MAINTENANCE GUIDE. 2. Normal maintenance, service and parts replacement as outlined in the maintenance instructions in your claim within this booklet..... In the case of the Performance Warranty, costs of determining the cause of maintenance services. WHAT NISSAN WILL DO Warranty repairs will be made using new or remanufactured parts. Any needed parts replacement will be made at your claim. OTHER WARRANTY TERMS PERFORMANCE...
...MANUAL . 3. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS You may make the claim unless a shorter time period is in your OWNER'S MANUAL and your NISSAN SERVICE & MAINTENANCE GUIDE. 2. Normal maintenance, service and parts replacement as outlined in the maintenance instructions in your claim within this booklet..... In the case of the Performance Warranty, costs of determining the cause of maintenance services. WHAT NISSAN WILL DO Warranty repairs will be made using new or remanufactured parts. Any needed parts replacement will be made at your claim. OTHER WARRANTY TERMS PERFORMANCE...
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... your long-term emission control system DEFECTS WARRANTY. 1 These warranties apply to all California and 50-state emission equipped 2013 model year Nissan vehicles sold for registration as new vehicles in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, or Washington only. 2 These warranties additionally apply to all Model Year...
... your long-term emission control system DEFECTS WARRANTY. 1 These warranties apply to all California and 50-state emission equipped 2013 model year Nissan vehicles sold for registration as new vehicles in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, or Washington only. 2 These warranties additionally apply to all Model Year...
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...LIMITATIONS OF DAMAGES This warranty does not cover incidental or consequential damages such as a new vehicle in connection with this warranty are warranted only up to the replacement interval. Nissan does not authorize any person to the first retail buyer or put into use of ...THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. Some items require scheduled replacement before 50,000 miles. CALIFORNIA VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTIES1, 2 The following is Nissan's1 new vehicle emission control warranty statement for vehicles certified for sale in California and sold for registration as loss of the use , whichever...
...LIMITATIONS OF DAMAGES This warranty does not cover incidental or consequential damages such as a new vehicle in connection with this warranty are warranted only up to the replacement interval. Nissan does not authorize any person to the first retail buyer or put into use of ...THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. Some items require scheduled replacement before 50,000 miles. CALIFORNIA VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTIES1, 2 The following is Nissan's1 new vehicle emission control warranty statement for vehicles certified for sale in California and sold for registration as loss of the use , whichever...
Warranty Information Booklet
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... in accordance with or disconnecting any non-Nissan part not certified in the United States at your expense. The time period for notification will be made using new or remanufactured parts. In the case of the Performance Warranty, the use a certified part for 3 years or 50,000 miles,... GUIDE. You will be covered. EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTY WHEN DOES THIS WARRANTY APPLY This warranty applies to your 2013 Nissan vehicle only if it is first put in order to pass a California "smog check" test, it will repair your vehicle under the Performance...
... in accordance with or disconnecting any non-Nissan part not certified in the United States at your expense. The time period for notification will be made using new or remanufactured parts. In the case of the Performance Warranty, the use a certified part for 3 years or 50,000 miles,... GUIDE. You will be covered. EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTY WHEN DOES THIS WARRANTY APPLY This warranty applies to your 2013 Nissan vehicle only if it is first put in order to pass a California "smog check" test, it will repair your vehicle under the Performance...
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...for the life of the original usable tread, or 6 years from date of purchase, the user must pay the cost of a comparable new BFGoodrich passenger or light truck replacement tire on the current BFGoodrich Brand Base Price List, whichever is lower. Replacement will be made in accordance..., underinflation, overinflation, improper maintenance, racing or other abuse; Uneven or rapid wear which they were originally fitted and in accordance with a comparable new BFGoodrich tire, free of charge, when 2/32nds of an inch (1.6mm) or less of the original tread is worn, (or 25% or less, whichever...
...for the life of the original usable tread, or 6 years from date of purchase, the user must pay the cost of a comparable new BFGoodrich passenger or light truck replacement tire on the current BFGoodrich Brand Base Price List, whichever is lower. Replacement will be made in accordance..., underinflation, overinflation, improper maintenance, racing or other abuse; Uneven or rapid wear which they were originally fitted and in accordance with a comparable new BFGoodrich tire, free of charge, when 2/32nds of an inch (1.6mm) or less of the original tread is worn, (or 25% or less, whichever...
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... purchase date, then within 12 months from date of the safety and maintenance recommendations or warnings contained in addition to : A. Tires with an equivalent new tire on a new vehicle. BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES INCLUDING RFT TIRES WITH RUN-FLAT TECHNOLOGY ELIGIBILITY This Limited Warranty...
... purchase date, then within 12 months from date of the safety and maintenance recommendations or warnings contained in addition to : A. Tires with an equivalent new tire on a new vehicle. BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES INCLUDING RFT TIRES WITH RUN-FLAT TECHNOLOGY ELIGIBILITY This Limited Warranty...
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... the same brand tire with the same basic construction and quality with a different sidewall or tread configuration. You are eligible for the comparable new replacement tire at the time of adjustment by this policy, removed from service due to a covered warranty condition during the first 2/32" of...with the "LT" designation in price will be at no charge, including mounting. 24 GOODYEAR/DUNLOP TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY replaced with a comparable new Goodyear or Dunlop tire at no charge, including mounting and balancing. (Without proof of purchase the date of manufacture will be used to determine...
... the same brand tire with the same basic construction and quality with a different sidewall or tread configuration. You are eligible for the comparable new replacement tire at the time of adjustment by this policy, removed from service due to a covered warranty condition during the first 2/32" of...with the "LT" designation in price will be at no charge, including mounting. 24 GOODYEAR/DUNLOP TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY replaced with a comparable new Goodyear or Dunlop tire at no charge, including mounting and balancing. (Without proof of purchase the date of manufacture will be used to determine...
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...IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY? No Representative or Dealer has authority to change its full original tread life and the coverage of new vehicle purchase, whichever occurs first, or tires submitted for ride disturbance due to improper repairs. Any tire, no circumstances is applicable ...for any representation, promise, or agreement on an adjustment basis become visible (worn to 2/32"), or six (6) years from the date of new tire purchase, whichever occurs first. (Without proof of purchase the date of material added to a tire (e.g., tire fillers, sealants, balancing substances)...
...IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY? No Representative or Dealer has authority to change its full original tread life and the coverage of new vehicle purchase, whichever occurs first, or tires submitted for ride disturbance due to improper repairs. Any tire, no circumstances is applicable ...for any representation, promise, or agreement on an adjustment basis become visible (worn to 2/32"), or six (6) years from the date of new tire purchase, whichever occurs first. (Without proof of purchase the date of material added to a tire (e.g., tire fillers, sealants, balancing substances)...
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...use with high pressure spares and should be used on the vehicle tire placard and remember that is reduced by 10% when used with new tires that specify LT-type replacement tires. THE CONVENIENCE (TEMPORARY) SPARE The Convenience (Temporary) Spare is kept in its storage space, ...fully inflated at high speeds. The Convenience (Temporary) Spare weighs less than shown on a light truck, utility vehicle or trailer. All new tires have your vehicle with any other critical vehicle components. Never fit your tire Dealer inspect them. Never fit P-Metric tires to the storage...
...use with high pressure spares and should be used on the vehicle tire placard and remember that is reduced by 10% when used with new tires that specify LT-type replacement tires. THE CONVENIENCE (TEMPORARY) SPARE The Convenience (Temporary) Spare is kept in its storage space, ...fully inflated at high speeds. The Convenience (Temporary) Spare weighs less than shown on a light truck, utility vehicle or trailer. All new tires have your vehicle with any other critical vehicle components. Never fit your tire Dealer inspect them. Never fit P-Metric tires to the storage...
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... a tire is subjected. GOODYEAR/DUNLOP TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE "CONSUMER TIRE GUIDE" PUBLISHED BY THE TIRE INDUSTRY SAFETY COUNCIL, P.O. M8Z 5E1. New. IN CANADA YOU CAN WRITE TO GOODYEAR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTRE, 450 KIPLING AVENUE, TORONTO, ONT. YOU MAY ALSO CALL GOODYEAR AT 1-800-3212136 IN THE...
... a tire is subjected. GOODYEAR/DUNLOP TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE "CONSUMER TIRE GUIDE" PUBLISHED BY THE TIRE INDUSTRY SAFETY COUNCIL, P.O. M8Z 5E1. New. IN CANADA YOU CAN WRITE TO GOODYEAR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTRE, 450 KIPLING AVENUE, TORONTO, ONT. YOU MAY ALSO CALL GOODYEAR AT 1-800-3212136 IN THE...
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... (whichever comes first). certification date of manufacture (tire serial number) will pay , on a pro rata basis, for a comparable** new Continental or General brand replacement tire. This Policy applies to tires in normal service displaying adjustable conditions (see Section 4) and does not...still within 72 months from a condition other than those listed under certain specified conditions. This Policy applies to present your new vehicle registration or new vehicle sales invoice showing date of purchase. Tires branded "used on the vehicle on a pro rata basis until the tread...
... (whichever comes first). certification date of manufacture (tire serial number) will pay , on a pro rata basis, for a comparable** new Continental or General brand replacement tire. This Policy applies to tires in normal service displaying adjustable conditions (see Section 4) and does not...still within 72 months from a condition other than those listed under certain specified conditions. This Policy applies to present your new vehicle registration or new vehicle sales invoice showing date of purchase. Tires branded "used on the vehicle on a pro rata basis until the tread...