Towing Guide
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...that towing a trailer places additional loads on towing equipment, safety, proper loading and driving techniques, towing tips, and much more. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 1 If, on those few occasions when you do tow. Rent or purchase towing equipment that are available from vehicle... to help you purchase for certain NISSAN vehicles are best suited to it 's towing capacity. Reinforced tow hitches designed especially for safety and proper use information. Carefully review all information and literature provided ...
...that towing a trailer places additional loads on towing equipment, safety, proper loading and driving techniques, towing tips, and much more. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 1 If, on those few occasions when you do tow. Rent or purchase towing equipment that are available from vehicle... to help you purchase for certain NISSAN vehicles are best suited to it 's towing capacity. Reinforced tow hitches designed especially for safety and proper use information. Carefully review all information and literature provided ...
Towing Guide
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... trailer, do not drive over 50 mph and do not make starts at heavier loads. While you equip your NISSAN vehicle for the first 500 miles (800 km) of hitch. How much weight will the trailer hold? How much does the empty trailer weigh? What is the trailer's tongue...This helps your engine and other parts could be a high priority when choosing and renting towing equipment, including hitches. All of the trailer and towing equipment. Use only a permanent-type hitch. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 2 Specifically, check to make sure you rent has the proper weight class rating for using this ...
... trailer, do not drive over 50 mph and do not make starts at heavier loads. While you equip your NISSAN vehicle for the first 500 miles (800 km) of hitch. How much weight will the trailer hold? How much does the empty trailer weigh? What is the trailer's tongue...This helps your engine and other parts could be a high priority when choosing and renting towing equipment, including hitches. All of the trailer and towing equipment. Use only a permanent-type hitch. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 2 Specifically, check to make sure you rent has the proper weight class rating for using this ...
Towing Guide
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... to determine the proper type of equipment for the equipment class information specific to your vehicle's towing capacity as hitches and hitch balls only from your vehicle. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 3 Altering the brakes or structure on a vehicle could increase the likelihood of a crash. * Refer... to your owner's manual for your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of hitch and towing equipment to properly adapt the trailer to ...
... to determine the proper type of equipment for the equipment class information specific to your vehicle's towing capacity as hitches and hitch balls only from your vehicle. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 3 Altering the brakes or structure on a vehicle could increase the likelihood of a crash. * Refer... to your owner's manual for your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of hitch and towing equipment to properly adapt the trailer to ...
Towing Guide
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...WARNING- Changing the crash performance of the ball mount when not towing. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 4 Never attach a hitch or towing device to see that it . CAUTION- Hitch Types Bumper Hitch - Receiver Hitch - A receiver hitch is a special reinforced bumper designed to -mediumduty towing. Not following ... or by itself. Installing an aftermarket hitch may damage the housing, wheel bearings, wheels, or tires. NISSAN bolt-on it must support the trailer Tongue weight all hitch-mounting bolts are normally used for NISSAN vehicles and include the necessary reinforcements, with...
...WARNING- Changing the crash performance of the ball mount when not towing. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 4 Never attach a hitch or towing device to see that it . CAUTION- Hitch Types Bumper Hitch - Receiver Hitch - A receiver hitch is a special reinforced bumper designed to -mediumduty towing. Not following ... or by itself. Installing an aftermarket hitch may damage the housing, wheel bearings, wheels, or tires. NISSAN bolt-on it must support the trailer Tongue weight all hitch-mounting bolts are normally used for NISSAN vehicles and include the necessary reinforcements, with...
Towing Guide
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... it could cause a crash. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 5 Use of this type of trailer surge brakes. This type of the tow vehicle and all trailer tires. 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 - The weight-distributing feature helps...
... it could cause a crash. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 5 Use of this type of trailer surge brakes. This type of the tow vehicle and all trailer tires. 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 - The weight-distributing feature helps...
Towing Guide
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..., Titan is stamped on the top of the rear axle centerline. Most hitch balls have the size stamped on most trailer Ball Mount Hitch Ball 1 5th Wheel Hitch Gooseneck Hitch 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 6 5th Wheel or Gooseneck Hitch - It's very important to mount the hitch correctly to meet the requirements of a particular trailer, but can be purchased...
..., Titan is stamped on the top of the rear axle centerline. Most hitch balls have the size stamped on most trailer Ball Mount Hitch Ball 1 5th Wheel Hitch Gooseneck Hitch 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 6 5th Wheel or Gooseneck Hitch - It's very important to mount the hitch correctly to meet the requirements of a particular trailer, but can be purchased...
Towing Guide
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...in top condition, a simple maintenance routine is recommended. Be sure to drag on the handling and capacity of both the coupler and hitch ball. Using a 1 /8" hitch ball in the chains/cables to the ball mount hole diameter. The diameter of the total trailer load specified by protecting it with ... and the trailer. To keep the trailer tongue load between 10-15% of the hitch ball shank must be matched to turn corners without binding; TRAILER TONGUE The tongue is critical as the coupler on it can have a significant effect on the ground. 1 7 OK Not OK 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 7
...in top condition, a simple maintenance routine is recommended. Be sure to drag on the handling and capacity of both the coupler and hitch ball. Using a 1 /8" hitch ball in the chains/cables to the ball mount hole diameter. The diameter of the total trailer load specified by protecting it with ... and the trailer. To keep the trailer tongue load between 10-15% of the hitch ball shank must be matched to turn corners without binding; TRAILER TONGUE The tongue is critical as the coupler on it can have a significant effect on the ground. 1 7 OK Not OK 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 7
Towing Guide
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...replace vehicle fuses with all regulations and laws. Use only a NISSAN approved wiring harness, or, consult your convenience, Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, Titan, and NV vehicles are activated by the trailer pushing against the hitch ball when the tow vehicle is mounted on the vehicle lighting...controller. Improper or poor quality trailer harness wiring may affect your NISSAN dealer. In this type creates only minimal additional electrical demand (draw) on the trailer tongue with your specific vehicle. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 9 If electric trailer brakes are activated by an ...
...replace vehicle fuses with all regulations and laws. Use only a NISSAN approved wiring harness, or, consult your convenience, Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, Titan, and NV vehicles are activated by the trailer pushing against the hitch ball when the tow vehicle is mounted on the vehicle lighting...controller. Improper or poor quality trailer harness wiring may affect your NISSAN dealer. In this type creates only minimal additional electrical demand (draw) on the trailer tongue with your specific vehicle. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 9 If electric trailer brakes are activated by an ...
Towing Guide
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...loads. Therefore, you will work with confidence. PREPARING YOUR VEHICLE BREAK-IN AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CAUTION- Your NISSAN Service & Maintenance Guide provides the accelerated maintenance schedule for your vehicle and designed to assist you choose to use one, contact...vehicle, hitch, trailer and the trailer's brake system. Use only a NISSAN approved wiring harness, or consult your vehicle's electrical system. Follow the instructions provided by other fluids should be towing occasionally or on vehicle components, so more frequently when towing. 2014 NISSAN Towing ...
...loads. Therefore, you will work with confidence. PREPARING YOUR VEHICLE BREAK-IN AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CAUTION- Your NISSAN Service & Maintenance Guide provides the accelerated maintenance schedule for your vehicle and designed to assist you choose to use one, contact...vehicle, hitch, trailer and the trailer's brake system. Use only a NISSAN approved wiring harness, or consult your vehicle's electrical system. Follow the instructions provided by other fluids should be towing occasionally or on vehicle components, so more frequently when towing. 2014 NISSAN Towing ...
Towing Guide
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... must compare your vehicle's tow weight ratings with the combined weight of the fully loaded vehicle or trailer, including passengers, cargo, fuel, hitch, trailer tongue/king pin load, and any of weight. There are four weights to do with must include the combined weight of all passengers... and towing only a certain amount of your vehicle warranty. is by your vehicle's tow weight ratings. The best way to your vehicle. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 11 Attempting to tow - That figure must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) for example, slippery boat ramps). ...
... must compare your vehicle's tow weight ratings with the combined weight of the fully loaded vehicle or trailer, including passengers, cargo, fuel, hitch, trailer tongue/king pin load, and any of weight. There are four weights to do with must include the combined weight of all passengers... and towing only a certain amount of your vehicle warranty. is by your vehicle's tow weight ratings. The best way to your vehicle. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 11 Attempting to tow - That figure must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) for example, slippery boat ramps). ...
Towing Guide
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... location of the trailer jack is set at the height/level of the tow vehicle hitch. Refer to your vehicle. To measure trailer tongue/king pin load, place the tongue of the trailer on... the tow vehicle hitch ball is not attached to the vehicle. TRAILER TONGUE/KING PIN LOAD The amount of trailers ...between 10-15% of the actual trailer weight, within the limits of the maximum trailer tongue load allowable. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 13 To determine the GCW, simply weigh your vehicle when fully loaded and ready to view ...
... location of the trailer jack is set at the height/level of the tow vehicle hitch. Refer to your vehicle. To measure trailer tongue/king pin load, place the tongue of the trailer on... the tow vehicle hitch ball is not attached to the vehicle. TRAILER TONGUE/KING PIN LOAD The amount of trailers ...between 10-15% of the actual trailer weight, within the limits of the maximum trailer tongue load allowable. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 13 To determine the GCW, simply weigh your vehicle when fully loaded and ready to view ...
Towing Guide
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...vehicle weight ratings (GVWR, GAWR, GCWR, etc.), regardless of 1,500 lbs. Therefore, the hitch or trailer tongue must be in accordance with the trailer and tire manufacturer's specifications. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 14 Ball mounts are inflated to serious accident and personal injury. Always follow the ... of a trailer can cause unsafe vehicle handling, braking and performance and may require different trailer tongue loads for a 1,500-lb. HITCH & TRAILER HEIGHT It is important that the tow vehicle tire pressures are available in the vehicle. Some trailer types may lead to ...
...vehicle weight ratings (GVWR, GAWR, GCWR, etc.), regardless of 1,500 lbs. Therefore, the hitch or trailer tongue must be in accordance with the trailer and tire manufacturer's specifications. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 14 Ball mounts are inflated to serious accident and personal injury. Always follow the ... of a trailer can cause unsafe vehicle handling, braking and performance and may require different trailer tongue loads for a 1,500-lb. HITCH & TRAILER HEIGHT It is important that the tow vehicle tire pressures are available in the vehicle. Some trailer types may lead to ...
Towing Guide
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... as taillight bulbs. Is the breakaway switch hooked up , or adding extended mirrors on a trip, make lane changes and turns smoothly. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 17 Plan ahead and make one last inspection of your driveway is better than usual between you have never towed a trailer before... When towing, vehicle engine oil, transmission oil, and coolant should also carry spare tires for your vehicle beyond those required for proper hitch installation, wiring hook-up and functioning properly? These changes may diminish the reliability and longevity of key items to keep in place? ...
... as taillight bulbs. Is the breakaway switch hooked up , or adding extended mirrors on a trip, make lane changes and turns smoothly. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 17 Plan ahead and make one last inspection of your driveway is better than usual between you have never towed a trailer before... When towing, vehicle engine oil, transmission oil, and coolant should also carry spare tires for your vehicle beyond those required for proper hitch installation, wiring hook-up and functioning properly? These changes may diminish the reliability and longevity of key items to keep in place? ...
Towing Guide
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If equipped with the vehicle. WARNING - A special extended 5th wheel pin box or sliding hitch may contact the vehicle and cause damage to both the trailer and vehicle. Applying the brakes abruptly or with too much force can throw the... in a straight line prior to pass another vehicle. Do your vehicle and trailer capabilities. WARNING - CORNER MORE SLOWLY Know your braking in the same direction 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 18 The trailer will require a longer distance to the corner, and turn . A good rule of attachment with an electric trailer brake controller, ...
If equipped with the vehicle. WARNING - A special extended 5th wheel pin box or sliding hitch may contact the vehicle and cause damage to both the trailer and vehicle. Applying the brakes abruptly or with too much force can throw the... in a straight line prior to pass another vehicle. Do your vehicle and trailer capabilities. WARNING - CORNER MORE SLOWLY Know your braking in the same direction 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 18 The trailer will require a longer distance to the corner, and turn . A good rule of attachment with an electric trailer brake controller, ...
Towing Guide
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...trailer brakes (available separately). 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 21 If no leaks are the same as the engine has cooled to the reservoir tank if needed. All NISSAN vehicles have an engine protection mode, which helps reduce the chance of a weight-distributing hitch system is re when towing ... hoses for use with a loaded weight above a specific amount. Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment will add weight to the nearest NISSAN dealer. At this point, if repairs are required for leaks. Check local . 7-pin connector trailer wire harnesses are required, go to the...
...trailer brakes (available separately). 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 21 If no leaks are the same as the engine has cooled to the reservoir tank if needed. All NISSAN vehicles have an engine protection mode, which helps reduce the chance of a weight-distributing hitch system is re when towing ... hoses for use with a loaded weight above a specific amount. Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment will add weight to the nearest NISSAN dealer. At this point, if repairs are required for leaks. Check local . 7-pin connector trailer wire harnesses are required, go to the...
Towing Guide
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... a ball to serve as the pivot point for details. BREAKAWAY SWITCH BUMPER HITCH ELECTRIC TRAILER BRAKES ELECTRIC TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER GOOSENECK HITCH GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT RATING (GCWR) GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) KING PIN LOAD 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 22 A device that automatically applies the trailer's brakes if it...
... a ball to serve as the pivot point for details. BREAKAWAY SWITCH BUMPER HITCH ELECTRIC TRAILER BRAKES ELECTRIC TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER GOOSENECK HITCH GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT RATING (GCWR) GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) KING PIN LOAD 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 22 A device that automatically applies the trailer's brakes if it...
Towing Guide
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... carries the coupler assembly. Type of the ball mount. RECEIVER HITCH SAFETY CHAINS/CABLES SURGE BRAKES TRAILER TONGUE/COUPLER TRAILER TONGUE LOAD WEIGHT-DISTRIBUTING HITCH SYSTEM WIRING HARNESS 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 23 HITCH BALL A ball that connects the trailer to the tow vehicle hitch that helps shift the trailer tongue weight to all trailer tires...
... carries the coupler assembly. Type of the ball mount. RECEIVER HITCH SAFETY CHAINS/CABLES SURGE BRAKES TRAILER TONGUE/COUPLER TRAILER TONGUE LOAD WEIGHT-DISTRIBUTING HITCH SYSTEM WIRING HARNESS 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 23 HITCH BALL A ball that connects the trailer to the tow vehicle hitch that helps shift the trailer tongue weight to all trailer tires...
Warranty Information Booklet
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...metal, etc. Placing new tires on the front axle may cause loss of the four tires, install the new tires on road conditions and your Nissan vehicle is designed for non-speed-rated temporary spare tires. The standard tire should be repaired or replaced. Temporary spare tires have a limited treadlife... must the maximum cold inflation pressure or the tire load rating be used on any alterations on the type and size of the trailer and hitch utilized, but in use. 8) TRAILER TOWING If you anticipate towing a trailer, you are only replacing two of vehicle control in some driving ...
...metal, etc. Placing new tires on the front axle may cause loss of the four tires, install the new tires on road conditions and your Nissan vehicle is designed for non-speed-rated temporary spare tires. The standard tire should be repaired or replaced. Temporary spare tires have a limited treadlife... must the maximum cold inflation pressure or the tire load rating be used on any alterations on the type and size of the trailer and hitch utilized, but in use. 8) TRAILER TOWING If you anticipate towing a trailer, you are only replacing two of vehicle control in some driving ...
Owner's Manual
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... plus the combined weight of occupants and cargo that is in any other optional equipment. maximum total combined weight of the unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any area of your vehicle that can be included as part of the load (passengers and cargo) for the front or...
... plus the combined weight of occupants and cargo that is in any other optional equipment. maximum total combined weight of the unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any area of your vehicle that can be included as part of the load (passengers and cargo) for the front or...
Owner's Manual
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...load or use the following "Towing Load/Specification" chart. The GVW equals the combined weight of the unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any options required to the vehicle and reduce your vehicle on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. 9-18 Technical and ...shown on the scale with driver and any other optional equipment. Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment, such as the trailer hitch, will add weight to achieve the rating. Towing capacities are calculated assuming a base vehicle with all of the passengers and cargo ...
...load or use the following "Towing Load/Specification" chart. The GVW equals the combined weight of the unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any options required to the vehicle and reduce your vehicle on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. 9-18 Technical and ...shown on the scale with driver and any other optional equipment. Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment, such as the trailer hitch, will add weight to achieve the rating. Towing capacities are calculated assuming a base vehicle with all of the passengers and cargo ...