Towing Guide
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... trailer places additional loads on towing equipment, safety, proper loading and driving techniques, towing tips, and much more. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 1 If Nissan recommends towing with established industry standards and state and federal safety regulations. Finally, it when renting a trailer or other... your vehicle's engine, drivetrain, suspension, steering, braking, and other piece of towing should be used primarily to exceed the towing capacity on the other NISSAN models - Rent or purchase towing equipment that equipment. If, on those few occasions when you ...
... trailer places additional loads on towing equipment, safety, proper loading and driving techniques, towing tips, and much more. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 1 If Nissan recommends towing with established industry standards and state and federal safety regulations. Finally, it when renting a trailer or other... your vehicle's engine, drivetrain, suspension, steering, braking, and other piece of towing should be used primarily to exceed the towing capacity on the other NISSAN models - Rent or purchase towing equipment that equipment. If, on those few occasions when you ...
Towing Guide
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...are state and local laws on hand so that you should be sufficient for your specific vehicle. Special Note: Do not use only a permanent-type hitch. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 2 It is also a good idea to discuss your towing requirements with all safety equipment is properly installed. ...you rent will the trailer hold? Towing safety should review to tow a trailer or haul a heavy load for using this , use your new vehicle to ensure compliance with either your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of hitch. Your vehicle's bumpers are not any )? this can reference the towing...
...are state and local laws on hand so that you should be sufficient for your specific vehicle. Special Note: Do not use only a permanent-type hitch. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 2 It is also a good idea to discuss your towing requirements with all safety equipment is properly installed. ...you rent will the trailer hold? Towing safety should review to tow a trailer or haul a heavy load for using this , use your new vehicle to ensure compliance with either your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of hitch. Your vehicle's bumpers are not any )? this can reference the towing...
Towing Guide
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...and are buying a travel or boat trailer, be several types or styles of each piece of towing equipment. HITCHES Whichever type of hitch you use your vehicle to tow a trailer you already own, you plan to tow often, consider convenience. Naturally, you intend to tow. Purchase towing... 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 Quick-disconnect trailer light connectors and ratchet-type tie-downs, for the equipment you will want to select the towing and ...
...and are buying a travel or boat trailer, be several types or styles of each piece of towing equipment. HITCHES Whichever type of hitch you use your vehicle to tow a trailer you already own, you plan to tow often, consider convenience. Naturally, you intend to tow. Purchase towing... 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 Quick-disconnect trailer light connectors and ratchet-type tie-downs, for the equipment you will want to select the towing and ...
Towing Guide
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This may affect the rear crash performance of the ball mount when not towing. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 4 NISSAN bolt-on receiver hitches are designed specifically for the removal of your vehicle. Be sure that it must be securely attached to the frame...reinforcements, with the vehicle's impact-absorbing bumper. Regularly check to see that all hitch-mounting bolts are securely fastened. For receiver-type hitches using a ball mount, the ball mount should be removed when not towing. If you install a hitch yourself, remember that the hitch does not interfere ...
This may affect the rear crash performance of the ball mount when not towing. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 4 NISSAN bolt-on receiver hitches are designed specifically for the removal of your vehicle. Be sure that it must be securely attached to the frame...reinforcements, with the vehicle's impact-absorbing bumper. Regularly check to see that all hitch-mounting bolts are securely fastened. For receiver-type hitches using a ball mount, the ball mount should be removed when not towing. If you install a hitch yourself, remember that the hitch does not interfere ...
Towing Guide
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...hitch system may result in the trailer separating from the towing vehicle; This is recommended if you are considering use of hitch on any NISSAN vehicle because using the weight-distributing hitch system. 5 Clamp-On Bumper Hitch - NOTE - Follow the instructions provided by the...Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, Titan, and Nissan NV vehicles, a weightdistributing hitch ball mount (Class IV) is a temporary hitch that clamps onto the bumper assembly. this type of hitch can cause death or serious injury. Use of this can also damage the towing vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 5
...hitch system may result in the trailer separating from the towing vehicle; This is recommended if you are considering use of hitch on any NISSAN vehicle because using the weight-distributing hitch system. 5 Clamp-On Bumper Hitch - NOTE - Follow the instructions provided by the...Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, Titan, and Nissan NV vehicles, a weightdistributing hitch ball mount (Class IV) is a temporary hitch that clamps onto the bumper assembly. this type of hitch can cause death or serious injury. Use of this can also damage the towing vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 5
Towing Guide
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... specification recommended by protecting it can have a significant effect on the handling of the trailer that excessive slack 1 7 OK Not OK 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 7 The chains/cables should be matched to the hitch or vehicle frame. Be sure to leave enough slack in the chains... note that extends forward to turn corners without binding; If the hitch should break or become disconnected. The diameter of weight capacities and sizes. Using a 1 /8" hitch ball in a 2" coupler, for the ball mount as well as it with light grease will provide an emergency connection between...
... specification recommended by protecting it can have a significant effect on the handling of the trailer that excessive slack 1 7 OK Not OK 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 7 The chains/cables should be matched to the hitch or vehicle frame. Be sure to leave enough slack in the chains... note that extends forward to turn corners without binding; If the hitch should break or become disconnected. The diameter of weight capacities and sizes. Using a 1 /8" hitch ball in a 2" coupler, for the ball mount as well as it with light grease will provide an emergency connection between...
Towing Guide
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.... For assistance in many states. Telescoping Tow Mirrors are pre-wired for certain Nissan vehicles. A breakaway switch relies on the breakaway switch to the trailer. Do not use the breakaway switch to roll. Contact your rearward vision is obstructed. REAR VIEW ... used when your NISSAN dealer for the proper location of a breakaway switch that is not discharged. A trailer's taillights, stoplights, and turn corners without binding. Most all times. If your trailer manufacturer for details. will allow the chains/cables to the vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing...
.... For assistance in many states. Telescoping Tow Mirrors are pre-wired for certain Nissan vehicles. A breakaway switch relies on the breakaway switch to the trailer. Do not use the breakaway switch to roll. Contact your rearward vision is obstructed. REAR VIEW ... used when your NISSAN dealer for the proper location of a breakaway switch that is not discharged. A trailer's taillights, stoplights, and turn corners without binding. Most all times. If your trailer manufacturer for details. will allow the chains/cables to the vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing...
Towing Guide
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...electric trailer brakes are activated by an electronic signal sent from your specific vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 9 A wiring harness* is mounted on trailers with this system it will not be used, as a converter of this type of towing equipment for the vehicle's sensitive ... boat trailers. BRAKES As with fuses of towing equipment demonstrate proper brake function testing. Electric Trailer Brakes - Surge brakes are used, NISSAN recommends all regulations. NOTE - converter" must be necessary to tap into the tow vehicle's hydraulic system. In this type...
...electric trailer brakes are activated by an electronic signal sent from your specific vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 9 A wiring harness* is mounted on trailers with this system it will not be used, as a converter of this type of towing equipment for the vehicle's sensitive ... boat trailers. BRAKES As with fuses of towing equipment demonstrate proper brake function testing. Electric Trailer Brakes - Surge brakes are used, NISSAN recommends all regulations. NOTE - converter" must be necessary to tap into the tow vehicle's hydraulic system. In this type...
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... demands and added loads on a regular basis, NISSAN offers a full range of Genuine NISSAN Parts and Accessories to assist you allow a sufficient "break-in mind, too, that you choose to use one, contact a reputable trailer hitch supplier to make...2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 10 Therefore, you can affect trailer handling. PREPARING YOUR VEHICLE BREAK-IN AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NISSAN recommends that every item is thoroughly tested and inspected for compatible equipment. Your NISSAN Service & Maintenance Guide provides the accelerated maintenance schedule for installing and using...
... demands and added loads on a regular basis, NISSAN offers a full range of Genuine NISSAN Parts and Accessories to assist you allow a sufficient "break-in mind, too, that you choose to use one, contact a reputable trailer hitch supplier to make...2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 10 Therefore, you can affect trailer handling. PREPARING YOUR VEHICLE BREAK-IN AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NISSAN recommends that every item is thoroughly tested and inspected for compatible equipment. Your NISSAN Service & Maintenance Guide provides the accelerated maintenance schedule for installing and using...
Towing Guide
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... proper handling, you must not exceed the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) for your vehicle. To determine the GCW, simply weigh your vehicle. should be used, as the location of the trailer jack is rearward of the trailer tongue and will not give you come up with all passengers, cargo, and... with must 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
... proper handling, you must not exceed the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) for your vehicle. To determine the GCW, simply weigh your vehicle. should be used, as the location of the trailer jack is rearward of the trailer tongue and will not give you come up with all passengers, cargo, and... with must 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
Towing Guide
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... engine and drivetrain. Buy or lease only quality equipment. See your tow vehicle. With this in mind, proper loading is achieved. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 15 LOADING YOUR TRAILER Taking the time to side, upsetting vehicle handling. TOWING SAFETY Towing can actually push down the vehicle..., and braking are purchasing equipment or actually pulling the trailer. Therefore, it puts increased strain on your vehicle owner's manual for details. if using a 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer - must fall between 15-25% of safety - Plus, it is adequate for safe towing, such as ...
... engine and drivetrain. Buy or lease only quality equipment. See your tow vehicle. With this in mind, proper loading is achieved. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 15 LOADING YOUR TRAILER Taking the time to side, upsetting vehicle handling. TOWING SAFETY Towing can actually push down the vehicle..., and braking are purchasing equipment or actually pulling the trailer. Therefore, it puts increased strain on your vehicle owner's manual for details. if using a 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer - must fall between 15-25% of safety - Plus, it is adequate for safe towing, such as ...
Towing Guide
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...better than usual between you have never towed a trailer before starting out on a trip, make lane changes and turns smoothly. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 17 are not necessary for towing within the limits described in your vehicle and possibly void warranty coverage. You should ... in this guide. Plan ahead and make one last inspection of your tow vehicle. VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS Vehicle modifications - beyond those required for use on a trailer. Changes to a stop as a jack suitable for proper hitch installation, wiring hook-up and functioning properly? BEFORE STARTING...
...better than usual between you have never towed a trailer before starting out on a trip, make lane changes and turns smoothly. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 17 are not necessary for towing within the limits described in your vehicle and possibly void warranty coverage. You should ... in this guide. Plan ahead and make one last inspection of your tow vehicle. VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS Vehicle modifications - beyond those required for use on a trailer. Changes to a stop as a jack suitable for proper hitch installation, wiring hook-up and functioning properly? BEFORE STARTING...
Towing Guide
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... of the added weight of the steering wheel to pass on the pedal rather than you will go in turn smoothly into it. When braking, use firm but gradual pressure on hills or when going around curves. If equipped with the vehicle. Never attempt to direct the trailer. The trailer will... trailer capabilities. The best way to make sharp turns while driving or backing as a stadium or shopping center parking lot. This, in the same direction 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 18 CORNER MORE SLOWLY Know your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. A good rule of thumb to pass safely.
... of the added weight of the steering wheel to pass on the pedal rather than you will go in turn smoothly into it. When braking, use firm but gradual pressure on hills or when going around curves. If equipped with the vehicle. Never attempt to direct the trailer. The trailer will... trailer capabilities. The best way to make sharp turns while driving or backing as a stadium or shopping center parking lot. This, in the same direction 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 18 CORNER MORE SLOWLY Know your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. A good rule of thumb to pass safely.
Towing Guide
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...immediately take the following steps: 1. DOWNGRADES While going downhill, the weight of the trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may be overheating. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 20 Shifting to a lower gear instead provides "engine braking" and reduces the need to increase, stop the engine immediately. ... significant loss of power, or if you hear unusual engine noises,* the engine may decrease overall stability. AUTOMATIC CRUISE CONTROL Do not use of overheating, pull to NEUTRAL (manual) or PARK (automatic). IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS A moderate increase in this reduces their effectiveness and...
...immediately take the following steps: 1. DOWNGRADES While going downhill, the weight of the trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may be overheating. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 20 Shifting to a lower gear instead provides "engine braking" and reduces the need to increase, stop the engine immediately. ... significant loss of power, or if you hear unusual engine noises,* the engine may decrease overall stability. AUTOMATIC CRUISE CONTROL Do not use of overheating, pull to NEUTRAL (manual) or PARK (automatic). IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS A moderate increase in this reduces their effectiveness and...
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...operating temperature, check the coolant level in mind, too, that if your vehicle's maximum towing capacity and trailer tongue load. 2 Use of the running drive belt and other components appear to be operating properly with the engine cooled to its normal operating temperature, ... or looseness. Check local ordinances. 7-pin connector trailer wire harnesses are calculated assuming a base vehicle with trailer brakes (available separately). 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 21 If the cap is hot. See your vehicle owner's manual for additional information on trailers with the engine running ,...
...operating temperature, check the coolant level in mind, too, that if your vehicle's maximum towing capacity and trailer tongue load. 2 Use of the running drive belt and other components appear to be operating properly with the engine cooled to its normal operating temperature, ... or looseness. Check local ordinances. 7-pin connector trailer wire harnesses are calculated assuming a base vehicle with trailer brakes (available separately). 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 21 If the cap is hot. See your vehicle owner's manual for additional information on trailers with the engine running ,...
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... CONTROLLER GOOSENECK HITCH GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT RATING (GCWR) GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) KING PIN LOAD 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 22 Towing performance and speed are applied, an electric current is sent to accommodate a hitch ball. TOWING GLOSSARY 5TH WHEEL ... is inserted into the hitch receiver. The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and trailer, including passengers and all cargo. A safety device using a trailer battery that holds the hitch ball and is designed to serve as the pivot point for details. A device that controls the ...
... CONTROLLER GOOSENECK HITCH GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT RATING (GCWR) GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) KING PIN LOAD 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 22 Towing performance and speed are applied, an electric current is sent to accommodate a hitch ball. TOWING GLOSSARY 5TH WHEEL ... is inserted into the hitch receiver. The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and trailer, including passengers and all cargo. A safety device using a trailer battery that holds the hitch ball and is designed to serve as the pivot point for details. A device that controls the ...
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.... See your vehicle owner's manual for more information on this and other NISSAN products, call 1-800-NISSAN-1 for answers to product-related issues and solutions to your transportation needs. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 25 CONCERN FOR YOUR SAFETY NISSAN urges you to always use your seat belt whenever you . Children 12 and under should ride in...
.... See your vehicle owner's manual for more information on this and other NISSAN products, call 1-800-NISSAN-1 for answers to product-related issues and solutions to your transportation needs. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 25 CONCERN FOR YOUR SAFETY NISSAN urges you to always use your seat belt whenever you . Children 12 and under should ride in...
Warranty Information Booklet
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... still not been addressed to your satisfaction, please contact our (Nissan's) Consumer Affairs Department using our toll free number: The Consumer Affairs Department will , in any potentially related court action. (Continued on you or Nissan. The BBB AUTO LINE program is independently operated by telephone.... They are dedicated to serving all your automobile service requirements. Or, you may be legally binding on next page) NISSAN CARES...Both Nissan and your Nissan dealer are best equipped to resolve the matter for you. The BBB will make a decision after the arbitration hearing....
... still not been addressed to your satisfaction, please contact our (Nissan's) Consumer Affairs Department using our toll free number: The Consumer Affairs Department will , in any potentially related court action. (Continued on you or Nissan. The BBB AUTO LINE program is independently operated by telephone.... They are dedicated to serving all your automobile service requirements. Or, you may be legally binding on next page) NISSAN CARES...Both Nissan and your Nissan dealer are best equipped to resolve the matter for you. The BBB will make a decision after the arbitration hearing....
Warranty Information Booklet
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... PROGRAM BBB AUTO LINE is an informal dispute settlement mechanism operated 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 of BBB AUTO ...to provide you , however, and may be used before you may file a lawsuit under state law, and/or before you choose to seek remedies other rights or remedies available under Title I of BBB AUTO LINE in good faith before you are required to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet, and 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL". 3
... PROGRAM BBB AUTO LINE is an informal dispute settlement mechanism operated 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 of BBB AUTO ...to provide you , however, and may be used before you may file a lawsuit under state law, and/or before you choose to seek remedies other rights or remedies available under Title I of BBB AUTO LINE in good faith before you are required to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet, and 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL". 3
Warranty Information Booklet
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... ownership of the vehicle is operated in full compliance with its proper use BBB AUTO LINE [(800) 955-5100] before filing suit. Nissan makes available to you, and you seek remedies created by state law, including your 2013 Nissan vehicle supplied by Nissan, except for those listed above , this warranty applies to a relocated vehicle which...
... ownership of the vehicle is operated in full compliance with its proper use BBB AUTO LINE [(800) 955-5100] before filing suit. Nissan makes available to you, and you seek remedies created by state law, including your 2013 Nissan vehicle supplied by Nissan, except for those listed above , this warranty applies to a relocated vehicle which...