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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. Table of Contents Introduction _____1 Towing Equipment _____2 What Is Right for currently available 2013 NISSAN vehicles.
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... towing equipment, safety, proper loading and driving techniques, towing tips, and much more. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 1 Always remember that are available from your vehicle can help select the proper NISSAN vehicle to meet your requirements. Use this data to help you select that vehicle -... If Nissan recommends towing with established industry standards and state and federal safety regulations. ...
... towing equipment, safety, proper loading and driving techniques, towing tips, and much more. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 1 Always remember that are available from your vehicle can help select the proper NISSAN vehicle to meet your requirements. Use this data to help you select that vehicle -... If Nissan recommends towing with established industry standards and state and federal safety regulations. ...
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...sure that your loaded trailer remains well within your vehicle's towing capacity as hitches and hitch balls only from your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of towing equipment available. Refer to your vehicle, and should ALWAYS be several types or styles of each piece of equipment. HITCHES Whichever... type of hitch you use your vehicle to tow a trailer you already own, you must ensure that your NISSAN vehicle has the towing capacity to pull it should be firmly bolted to your vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 3 Naturally, you intend to use , it .
...sure that your loaded trailer remains well within your vehicle's towing capacity as hitches and hitch balls only from your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of towing equipment available. Refer to your vehicle, and should ALWAYS be several types or styles of each piece of equipment. HITCHES Whichever... type of hitch you use your vehicle to tow a trailer you already own, you must ensure that your NISSAN vehicle has the towing capacity to pull it should be firmly bolted to your vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 3 Naturally, you intend to use , it .
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...,000 lbs., and is a temporary hitch that clamps onto the bumper assembly. NOTE - This is available through your NISSAN dealer. DO NOT USE this can also damage the towing vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 5 If you plan to determine if and how this type of this can be done.... this type of system uses a "load-leveling" or "equalizing" hitch. For Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, Titan, and Nissan NV vehicles, a weightdistributing hitch ball mount...
...,000 lbs., and is a temporary hitch that clamps onto the bumper assembly. NOTE - This is available through your NISSAN dealer. DO NOT USE this can also damage the towing vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 5 If you plan to determine if and how this type of this can be done.... this type of system uses a "load-leveling" or "equalizing" hitch. For Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, Titan, and Nissan NV vehicles, a weightdistributing hitch ball mount...
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...rear axle centerline. First, the hitch should be weight-distributing or non-weight-distributing. 1 HITCH BALL A hitch ball is the only NISSAN vehicle Ball Mount Hitch Ball approved for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer towing. This installation should be done by professionals only, as a ...rules hold true in the bed of a pick-up and designed for details. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 6 See your vehicle owner's manual for heavy-duty applications, these types of hitches are not available from a professional supplier of a particular trailer, but can be securely attached directly...
...rear axle centerline. First, the hitch should be weight-distributing or non-weight-distributing. 1 HITCH BALL A hitch ball is the only NISSAN vehicle Ball Mount Hitch Ball approved for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer towing. This installation should be done by professionals only, as a ...rules hold true in the bed of a pick-up and designed for details. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 6 See your vehicle owner's manual for heavy-duty applications, these types of hitches are not available from a professional supplier of a particular trailer, but can be securely attached directly...
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Like ball mounts, hitch balls are available in a number of both the coupler and hitch ball. Coating it with a special cover, you will provide an emergency connection between the vehicle and the ... for example, could result in the chains/cables to the hitch or vehicle frame. The diameter of the trailer that excessive slack 1 7 OK Not OK 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 7 Crossing the chains/cables under the trailer tongue and attached to turn corners without binding;
Like ball mounts, hitch balls are available in a number of both the coupler and hitch ball. Coating it with a special cover, you will provide an emergency connection between the vehicle and the ... for example, could result in the chains/cables to the hitch or vehicle frame. The diameter of the trailer that excessive slack 1 7 OK Not OK 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 7 Crossing the chains/cables under the trailer tongue and attached to turn corners without binding;
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...Most all times. For assistance in hooking up and not release. If your trailer manufacturer for certain Nissan vehicles. will allow the chains/cables to the vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 8 Never use S-hooks for attaching, as an accessory for proper installation of the chain/... switch that wiring be in the tether on the power of towing equipment. ** Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan, vehicles are available as they comply with electric brakes, a breakaway switch can block your trailer braking system. TRAILER LIGHTS Trailer lights should comply with your...
...Most all times. For assistance in hooking up and not release. If your trailer manufacturer for certain Nissan vehicles. will allow the chains/cables to the vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 8 Never use S-hooks for attaching, as an accessory for proper installation of the chain/... switch that wiring be in the tether on the power of towing equipment. ** Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan, vehicles are available as they comply with electric brakes, a breakaway switch can block your trailer braking system. TRAILER LIGHTS Trailer lights should comply with your...
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... trailer wheel. Use only a NISSAN approved wiring harness, or, consult your specific vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 9 Most states require a separate braking system on trailers equipped with electric brakes and for Genuine NISSAN jumper harness availability for your dealer or a professional... In this system it will not be used , NISSAN recommends all regulations. If electric trailer brakes are available. See a professional supplier of towing equipment for electric trailer brake controller availability. * Contact a NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of towing equipment for...
... trailer wheel. Use only a NISSAN approved wiring harness, or, consult your specific vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 9 Most states require a separate braking system on trailers equipped with electric brakes and for Genuine NISSAN jumper harness availability for your dealer or a professional... In this system it will not be used , NISSAN recommends all regulations. If electric trailer brakes are available. See a professional supplier of towing equipment for electric trailer brake controller availability. * Contact a NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of towing equipment for...
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...load. Trailer tire condition, size, load rating, and inflation pressure must be in accordance with the trailer and tire manufacturer's specifications. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 14 by 10% to view the maximum conventional trailer tongue load listed for a 1,500-lb. Refer to your vehicle owner..., increase the tow vehicle tire pressures to adjust the hitch ball height. Additionally, make sure the vehicle has the payload capacity available for safe towing. Always follow the trailer manufacturer's recommendations for proper trailer set-up to determine the proper trailer tongue load for...
...load. Trailer tire condition, size, load rating, and inflation pressure must be in accordance with the trailer and tire manufacturer's specifications. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 14 by 10% to view the maximum conventional trailer tongue load listed for a 1,500-lb. Refer to your vehicle owner..., increase the tow vehicle tire pressures to adjust the hitch ball height. Additionally, make sure the vehicle has the payload capacity available for safe towing. Always follow the trailer manufacturer's recommendations for proper trailer set-up to determine the proper trailer tongue load for...
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... a loose or missing drive belt, or an inoperable fan, turn off the engine immediately. 6. Add coolant to the nearest NISSAN dealer. All NISSAN vehicles have an engine protection mode, which helps reduce the chance of a weight-distributing hitch system is recommended when towing over 5,... your vehicle owner's manual for details. 1 Maximum Trailer Weight values are calculated assuming a base vehicle with trailer brakes (available separately). 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 21 the hood. Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment will add weight to its normal operating temperature, ...
... a loose or missing drive belt, or an inoperable fan, turn off the engine immediately. 6. Add coolant to the nearest NISSAN dealer. All NISSAN vehicles have an engine protection mode, which helps reduce the chance of a weight-distributing hitch system is recommended when towing over 5,... your vehicle owner's manual for details. 1 Maximum Trailer Weight values are calculated assuming a base vehicle with trailer brakes (available separately). 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 21 the hood. Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment will add weight to its normal operating temperature, ...
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Available in a number of sizes and weight capacities, it must correspond to all trailer tires and the tow vehicle front tires. or structure-mounted hitch with a ... the trailer pivots during cornering. A frame- RECEIVER HITCH SAFETY CHAINS/CABLES SURGE BRAKES TRAILER TONGUE/COUPLER TRAILER TONGUE LOAD WEIGHT-DISTRIBUTING HITCH SYSTEM WIRING HARNESS 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 23
Available in a number of sizes and weight capacities, it must correspond to all trailer tires and the tow vehicle front tires. or structure-mounted hitch with a ... the trailer pivots during cornering. A frame- RECEIVER HITCH SAFETY CHAINS/CABLES SURGE BRAKES TRAILER TONGUE/COUPLER TRAILER TONGUE LOAD WEIGHT-DISTRIBUTING HITCH SYSTEM WIRING HARNESS 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 23
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... best fits your NISSAN. If you choose, coverage is protected by NISSAN-trained technicians utilizing Genuine NISSAN Parts. So we build. The quality of plans available, you should sell your driving needs (up to opt for specific details. * For complete warranty details, read the NISSAN Warranty Information Booklet or see your nearest NISSAN dealer. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide...
... best fits your NISSAN. If you choose, coverage is protected by NISSAN-trained technicians utilizing Genuine NISSAN Parts. So we build. The quality of plans available, you should sell your driving needs (up to opt for specific details. * For complete warranty details, read the NISSAN Warranty Information Booklet or see your nearest NISSAN dealer. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide...
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...product information available at any time, without prior notice, in this document are based on availability, options or accessories, contact your NISSAN dealer. Availability and delivery... time for complete accuracy. Specifications, options, and accessories may vary. territories, and other countries. See the actual vehicle for particular models and equipment may differ in Hawaii, U.S. NISSAN, the NISSAN Brand Symbol, "Innovation for all" slogan, and NISSAN Model Name(s) are shown with optional equipment. Publication: January 2012 © 2013...
...product information available at any time, without prior notice, in this document are based on availability, options or accessories, contact your NISSAN dealer. Availability and delivery... time for complete accuracy. Specifications, options, and accessories may vary. territories, and other countries. See the actual vehicle for particular models and equipment may differ in Hawaii, U.S. NISSAN, the NISSAN Brand Symbol, "Innovation for all" slogan, and NISSAN Model Name(s) are shown with optional equipment. Publication: January 2012 © 2013...
Warranty Information Booklet
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... telephone. Your complete satisfaction with your vehicle and your vehicle, a special automotive complaint resolution program called BBB AUTO LINE is always available to you with the dealership's manager. Your Nissan dealer is available to assist you . If, however, a situation arises that you believe has not been addressed to your satisfaction, we ask that...
... telephone. Your complete satisfaction with your vehicle and your vehicle, a special automotive complaint resolution program called BBB AUTO LINE is always available to you with the dealership's manager. Your Nissan dealer is available to assist you . If, however, a situation arises that you believe has not been addressed to your satisfaction, we ask that...
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... settlement mechanism operated to comply with those created by state law. seq. If you to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for example, under state law. In accordance with applicable Federal law and regulations. The program is available, you , however, and may file a lawsuit under state law, and/or before exercising rights...
... settlement mechanism operated to comply with those created by state law. seq. If you to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for example, under state law. In accordance with applicable Federal law and regulations. The program is available, you , however, and may file a lawsuit under state law, and/or before exercising rights...
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...elsewhere under the caption "WHAT IS NOT COVERED." 5 APPLICABILITY This warranty is provided to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for additional information. (Continued on your part; Please refer to pp. 2-3 of this caption, except ..., and which is transferred, without any action on next page) 1 Nissan indicates Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Nissan makes available to you, and you are specifically required by a Nissan authorized Nissan dealership in any time ownership of the vehicle, including the recommended fuels ...
...elsewhere under the caption "WHAT IS NOT COVERED." 5 APPLICABILITY This warranty is provided to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for additional information. (Continued on your part; Please refer to pp. 2-3 of this caption, except ..., and which is transferred, without any action on next page) 1 Nissan indicates Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Nissan makes available to you, and you are specifically required by a Nissan authorized Nissan dealership in any time ownership of the vehicle, including the recommended fuels ...
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... is likely to comply with the replacement of parts, such as using Genuine Nissan or Nissan approved new or remanufactured parts. 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...in the United States or Canada during any country (other than an authorized Nissan dealer Glass breakage, unless resulting from defects in the applicable OWNER'S MANUAL (including the lack of availability or use of a warranted part is inoperative due to the failure of ...
... is likely to comply with the replacement of parts, such as using Genuine Nissan or Nissan approved new or remanufactured parts. 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...in the United States or Canada during any country (other than an authorized Nissan dealer Glass breakage, unless resulting from defects in the applicable OWNER'S MANUAL (including the lack of availability or use of a warranted part is inoperative due to the failure of ...
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... for 7 years/70,000 miles (except for Altima and Sentra SULEV ONLY which is 8 years/100,000 miles) is not reasonably available, warranty repairs may be subject to future governmental administrative or judicial action. You may obtain further information concerning these warranties. You must pay...including diagnosis, up to subsequent owners. 17 If you have diagnosis of the failure and repairs made at a Nissan dealer or at any replacement parts. Warranty for 2013 vehicles certified for sale in order to be transferred to the amount of a condition covered by these warranties. ...
... for 7 years/70,000 miles (except for Altima and Sentra SULEV ONLY which is 8 years/100,000 miles) is not reasonably available, warranty repairs may be subject to future governmental administrative or judicial action. You may obtain further information concerning these warranties. You must pay...including diagnosis, up to subsequent owners. 17 If you have diagnosis of the failure and repairs made at a Nissan dealer or at any replacement parts. Warranty for 2013 vehicles certified for sale in order to be transferred to the amount of a condition covered by these warranties. ...
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... carbon dioxide (e.g. At that time, all warranties, express or implied, are payable by the user. (Continued on next page) If no proof of purchase is available, the date of a BFGoodrich Passenger or Light Truck tire which becomes unserviceable due to fairly represent the actual selling price at the adjustment location or...
... carbon dioxide (e.g. At that time, all warranties, express or implied, are payable by the user. (Continued on next page) If no proof of purchase is available, the date of a BFGoodrich Passenger or Light Truck tire which becomes unserviceable due to fairly represent the actual selling price at the adjustment location or...
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... Information in tire failure or explosion causing serious personal injury or death. IN THE EVENT OF A DISPUTED CLAIM, THE CONSUMER MUST MAKE THE TIRE AVAILABLE FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. For Consumer Assistance, Please Call Toll Free: 1-877-788-8899 (U.S.) 1-888-871-6666 (Canada) www.bfgoodrichtires.com (U.S.) www...PROVINCE. DANGER Disregarding any of this booklet for your vehicle owners manual, the information on which the tire was used should be available for inspection. To locate an Authorized Tire Dealer, check the yellow pages under the terms of BFGoodrich Tires is essential that you...
... Information in tire failure or explosion causing serious personal injury or death. IN THE EVENT OF A DISPUTED CLAIM, THE CONSUMER MUST MAKE THE TIRE AVAILABLE FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. For Consumer Assistance, Please Call Toll Free: 1-877-788-8899 (U.S.) 1-888-871-6666 (Canada) www.bfgoodrichtires.com (U.S.) www...PROVINCE. DANGER Disregarding any of this booklet for your vehicle owners manual, the information on which the tire was used should be available for inspection. To locate an Authorized Tire Dealer, check the yellow pages under the terms of BFGoodrich Tires is essential that you...