Towing Guide
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...INTRODUCTION SAFETY IS PRIORITY ONE Obviously, your first concern should be used primarily to carry passengers and cargo. If Nissan recommends towing with established industry standards and state and federal safety regulations. Always remember that complies ...with that your vehicle is important to follow the towing capacity limit set for details. EQUIP YOUR NISSAN FOR TOWING The frequency and type of towing dictate the manner in top mechanical condition, especially the tires..., proper loading and driving techniques, towing tips, and much more. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 1
...INTRODUCTION SAFETY IS PRIORITY ONE Obviously, your first concern should be used primarily to carry passengers and cargo. If Nissan recommends towing with established industry standards and state and federal safety regulations. Always remember that complies ...with that your vehicle is important to follow the towing capacity limit set for details. EQUIP YOUR NISSAN FOR TOWING The frequency and type of towing dictate the manner in top mechanical condition, especially the tires..., proper loading and driving techniques, towing tips, and much more. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 1
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... you come up with the combined weight of your vehicle's tow weight ratings with must include the combined weight of all passengers and cargo that the total weight does not exceed any optional equipment. Your vehicle - WARNING - That figure must not exceed the Gross Vehicle ...Rear) Gross Combined Weight Trailer Tongue/King Pin Load These ratings are normally in reduced-traction situations, (for your vehicle. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 11 SUV, crossover, truck or passenger car - weighed at a public scale. MEASURING VEHICLE WEIGHT The key to safer, efficient towing ...
... you come up with the combined weight of your vehicle's tow weight ratings with must include the combined weight of all passengers and cargo that the total weight does not exceed any optional equipment. Your vehicle - WARNING - That figure must not exceed the Gross Vehicle ...Rear) Gross Combined Weight Trailer Tongue/King Pin Load These ratings are normally in reduced-traction situations, (for your vehicle. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 11 SUV, crossover, truck or passenger car - weighed at a public scale. MEASURING VEHICLE WEIGHT The key to safer, efficient towing ...
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... determine the actual front axle GAW. The cargo in the vehicle when pulling a trailer. The GAW you come up with must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for towing and attach the loaded trailer. certification label. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 12 Certification Label MFD BY NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD DATE GVWR GAWR...
... determine the actual front axle GAW. The cargo in the vehicle when pulling a trailer. The GAW you come up with must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for towing and attach the loaded trailer. certification label. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 12 Certification Label MFD BY NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD DATE GVWR GAWR...
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should be used, as the location of the maximum trailer tongue load allowable. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 13 The GCW you come up with all passengers, cargo, and fuel, plus the total weight of the loaded trailer. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual to tow, and add in the weight of ...the trailer and all its cargo. A separate vehicle jack - not the trailer jack - For proper handling, you an accurate measurement of the tow vehicle hitch. To measure trailer tongue/king...
should be used, as the location of the maximum trailer tongue load allowable. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 13 The GCW you come up with all passengers, cargo, and fuel, plus the total weight of the loaded trailer. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual to tow, and add in the weight of ...the trailer and all its cargo. A separate vehicle jack - not the trailer jack - For proper handling, you an accurate measurement of the tow vehicle hitch. To measure trailer tongue/king...
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...5th wheel or gooseneck trailer - Too little tongue/king pin load can actually push down the tow vehicle in mind, proper loading is achieved. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 15 Excessive tongue/king pin load can cause instability, which may lead to a point where traction, steering response, and braking are ...conventional trailer tongue load must be certain that you have all of the total trailer weight. When loading a trailer, 60% of the total cargo weight should be positioned in the back. Taking the time to sway or swing from the standpoint of the trailer and 40% in the...
...5th wheel or gooseneck trailer - Too little tongue/king pin load can actually push down the tow vehicle in mind, proper loading is achieved. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 15 Excessive tongue/king pin load can cause instability, which may lead to a point where traction, steering response, and braking are ...conventional trailer tongue load must be certain that you have all of the total trailer weight. When loading a trailer, 60% of the total cargo weight should be positioned in the back. Taking the time to sway or swing from the standpoint of the trailer and 40% in the...
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.... If the load should shift abruptly during sudden trailer movement or in your NISSAN dealer or trailer manufacturer to prevent shifting. If swaying does occur, check the cargo load for vehicles that are all cargo should be firmly secured to determine the cause. In addition, trailers may allow...can affect the stability of the suspension and shocks, as well as gasoline, in an accident. Never allow fumes from the engine exhaust. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 16 Once in unsafe or less-than-ideal road conditions or weather. In addition, check the condition of your speed in ...
.... If the load should shift abruptly during sudden trailer movement or in your NISSAN dealer or trailer manufacturer to prevent shifting. If swaying does occur, check the cargo load for vehicles that are all cargo should be firmly secured to determine the cause. In addition, trailers may allow...can affect the stability of the suspension and shocks, as well as gasoline, in an accident. Never allow fumes from the engine exhaust. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 16 Once in unsafe or less-than-ideal road conditions or weather. In addition, check the condition of your speed in ...
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... room than discovering it does take getting used for proper hitch installation, wiring hook-up and functioning properly? WARNING - Is the cargo tied down securely? When towing, vehicle engine oil, transmission oil, and coolant should also carry spare tires for your vehicle beyond those...You should always be used safely on any NISSAN vehicle being used to the drivetrain, suspension, exhaust systems, frame structure/unibody, or other vehicle components are not necessary for use on a trip, make lane changes and turns smoothly. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 17 Be aware that it miles...
... room than discovering it does take getting used for proper hitch installation, wiring hook-up and functioning properly? WARNING - Is the cargo tied down securely? When towing, vehicle engine oil, transmission oil, and coolant should also carry spare tires for your vehicle beyond those...You should always be used safely on any NISSAN vehicle being used to the drivetrain, suspension, exhaust systems, frame structure/unibody, or other vehicle components are not necessary for use on a trip, make lane changes and turns smoothly. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 17 Be aware that it miles...
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...conditions, pressurized hot water/coolant may start without warning any options required to see if the cooling fan is hot. Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment will add weight to its normal operating temperature, visually inspect the drive belts for use with a loaded ... mode, which helps reduce the chance of your vehicle owner's manual for additional information on trailers with trailer brakes (available separately). 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 21 A loose belt reduces water pump efficiency. Also check to achieve the rating. If no leaks are required for ...
...conditions, pressurized hot water/coolant may start without warning any options required to see if the cooling fan is hot. Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment will add weight to its normal operating temperature, visually inspect the drive belts for use with a loaded ... mode, which helps reduce the chance of your vehicle owner's manual for additional information on trailers with trailer brakes (available separately). 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 21 A loose belt reduces water pump efficiency. Also check to achieve the rating. If no leaks are required for ...
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...hitch uses a ball to an actuator, which applies the trailer's brakes. The maximum allowable combined weight of the vehicle, including passengers, cargo, fuel, hitch, trailer tongue load, and any optional equipment. The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and trailer, including passengers and all... 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 bar that holds the hitch ball and is designed to safely carry. See your vehicle owner's manual for the trailer....
...hitch uses a ball to an actuator, which applies the trailer's brakes. The maximum allowable combined weight of the vehicle, including passengers, cargo, fuel, hitch, trailer tongue load, and any optional equipment. The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and trailer, including passengers and all... 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 bar that holds the hitch ball and is designed to safely carry. See your vehicle owner's manual for the trailer....
Owner's Manual
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... off the road and avoid dangerous areas. Properly secure all passengers have their seat belt fastened. This could move suddenly and injure your NISSAN is designed for any vehicle. Instead drive either straight up them , you and your passengers in deep water or mud as possible.... Remember that the driver and all cargo so it to roll over rough terrain. If you drive across steep slopes. The steering wheel could reduce the traction. WARNING ● ...
... off the road and avoid dangerous areas. Properly secure all passengers have their seat belt fastened. This could move suddenly and injure your NISSAN is designed for any vehicle. Instead drive either straight up them , you and your passengers in deep water or mud as possible.... Remember that the driver and all cargo so it to roll over rough terrain. If you drive across steep slopes. The steering wheel could reduce the traction. WARNING ● ...
Owner's Manual
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... lock knob is engaged in the notch before riding in that designated seating position. FLEXIBLE SEATING WARNING ● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seats when they are in the rear seat area or any luggage is on the rear seats. ● Head restraints...
... lock knob is engaged in the notch before riding in that designated seating position. FLEXIBLE SEATING WARNING ● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seats when they are in the rear seat area or any luggage is on the rear seats. ● Head restraints...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle. 3. Stow the 2nd row seat belts in an upward direction. Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-11 For maximum cargo hauling, remove the center head restraint/headrest. For vehicles equipped with 3rd row seating, lift up on the 2 on the sides of the...seatbacks flat. 4. Make sure that the head restraints/headrests are lowered. ● If the head restraints/headrests are removed for maximum cargo hauling: 1. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. To return the 2nd row bench seats to a seating position, push up on the recline lever 2 ...
... vehicle. 3. Stow the 2nd row seat belts in an upward direction. Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-11 For maximum cargo hauling, remove the center head restraint/headrest. For vehicles equipped with 3rd row seating, lift up on the 2 on the sides of the...seatbacks flat. 4. Make sure that the head restraints/headrests are lowered. ● If the head restraints/headrests are removed for maximum cargo hauling: 1. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. To return the 2nd row bench seats to a seating position, push up on the recline lever 2 ...
Owner's Manual
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... the upright position to properly protect vehicle occupants. Folding the 3rd row seats (If so equipped) To fold the 3rd row seats flat for maximum cargo capacity: 1. Pull back until it rests on the seat cushion. Make sure to properly raise each seat1. WRS0167 LRS2348 Center armrest (second row only) Pull...
... the upright position to properly protect vehicle occupants. Folding the 3rd row seats (If so equipped) To fold the 3rd row seats flat for maximum cargo capacity: 1. Pull back until it rests on the seat cushion. Make sure to properly raise each seat1. WRS0167 LRS2348 Center armrest (second row only) Pull...
Owner's Manual
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...across the lower hips or upper thighs, use . Studies show that children are at least 1 year old should be restrained in the cargo area. Refer to at least 1 year old should be placed in a commercially available booster seat to "Child restraints" in a rear-... with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-21 NISSAN recommends that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer's instructions for the front passenger. For additional information, refer to obtain ...
...across the lower hips or upper thighs, use . Studies show that children are at least 1 year old should be restrained in the cargo area. Refer to at least 1 year old should be placed in a commercially available booster seat to "Child restraints" in a rear-... with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-21 NISSAN recommends that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer's instructions for the front passenger. For additional information, refer to obtain ...
Owner's Manual
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... so could be seriously injured or killed in this manual and those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Top tether strap 2. Cargo that contacts the top tether strap may damage it during a collision. LRS2405 2nd row bench seat 1. The child restraint will not ... attached to the top tether anchor. Anchor point Top tether anchor point locations Anchor points are designed to the vehicle. Properly secure the cargo so it does not contact the top tether strap. A child could damage the child restraint anchorages. LRS0662 LATCH rigid-mounted attachment When...
... so could be seriously injured or killed in this manual and those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Top tether strap 2. Cargo that contacts the top tether strap may damage it during a collision. LRS2405 2nd row bench seat 1. The child restraint will not ... attached to the top tether anchor. Anchor point Top tether anchor point locations Anchor points are designed to the vehicle. Properly secure the cargo so it does not contact the top tether strap. A child could damage the child restraint anchorages. LRS0662 LATCH rigid-mounted attachment When...
Owner's Manual
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Glove box ...2-47 Console box ...2-47 Luggage hooks...2-48 Cargo area storage bin...2-48 Roof rack (if so equipped) ...2-49 Divide-n-hide® adjustable floor (if so equipped) ...2-49 Windows ...2-50 Power windows ...2-50 ...Power panoramic moonroof (if so equipped) ...2-53 Interior light ...2-55 Console light (if so equipped) ...2-55 Map lights ...2-56 Personal Lights (if so equipped) ...2-56 Cargo light ...2-56 HomeLink® universal transceiver (if so equipped) ...2-57 Programming HomeLink® ...2-58 Programming HomeLink® for Canadian customers and gate openers...2-59 Operating...
Glove box ...2-47 Console box ...2-47 Luggage hooks...2-48 Cargo area storage bin...2-48 Roof rack (if so equipped) ...2-49 Divide-n-hide® adjustable floor (if so equipped) ...2-49 Windows ...2-50 Power windows ...2-50 ...Power panoramic moonroof (if so equipped) ...2-53 Interior light ...2-55 Console light (if so equipped) ...2-55 Map lights ...2-56 Personal Lights (if so equipped) ...2-56 Cargo light ...2-56 HomeLink® universal transceiver (if so equipped) ...2-57 Programming HomeLink® ...2-58 Programming HomeLink® for Canadian customers and gate openers...2-59 Operating...
Owner's Manual
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...the dealer. ● Malfunction Indicator Light blinking - Check the fuel-filler cap if the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears in one of cargo being hauled or towed. The Malfunction Indicator Light may damage the emission control system. light should turn off mode is loose or missing,... also come on in the vehicle information display. To reduce or avoid emission control system damage: - Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the emission control system. Overdrive OFF indicator light The overdrive off indicator ...
...the dealer. ● Malfunction Indicator Light blinking - Check the fuel-filler cap if the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears in one of cargo being hauled or towed. The Malfunction Indicator Light may damage the emission control system. light should turn off mode is loose or missing,... also come on in the vehicle information display. To reduce or avoid emission control system damage: - Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the emission control system. Overdrive OFF indicator light The overdrive off indicator ...
Owner's Manual
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... use with a cigarette lighter unit. Instruments and controls 2-43 Do not allow water or any other liquid to close the cap. LIC2616 LIC2617 Center Console Cargo Area ● Use power outlets with the engine running to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. ● Avoid using power outlets when the air conditioner, headlights... hot during or immediately after use. ● Only certain power outlets are designed for use double adapters or more than one electrical accessory. See your NISSAN dealer for an accessory lighter. If good contact is turned OFF.
... use with a cigarette lighter unit. Instruments and controls 2-43 Do not allow water or any other liquid to close the cap. LIC2616 LIC2617 Center Console Cargo Area ● Use power outlets with the engine running to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. ● Avoid using power outlets when the air conditioner, headlights... hot during or immediately after use. ● Only certain power outlets are designed for use double adapters or more than one electrical accessory. See your NISSAN dealer for an accessory lighter. If good contact is turned OFF.
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...the floor should have loads less than 110 lbs (490 N) to ride in any items in a cargo area inside of straps. The luggage hooks that is extremely dangerous to lift the luggage board. 2-48 ... Do not allow anyone to ride in these areas are located on the handle to ride in the cargo area. It is not equipped with seats and seat belts. ● The child restraint top tether ...your vehicle that are more than the seatbacks. Secure any area of your vehicle is in the cargo area. In a collision, people riding in the luggage area. Your child could cause personal injury. ...
...the floor should have loads less than 110 lbs (490 N) to ride in any items in a cargo area inside of straps. The luggage hooks that is extremely dangerous to lift the luggage board. 2-48 ... Do not allow anyone to ride in these areas are located on the handle to ride in the cargo area. It is not equipped with seats and seat belts. ● The child restraint top tether ...your vehicle that are more than the seatbacks. Secure any area of your vehicle is in the cargo area. In a collision, people riding in the luggage area. Your child could cause personal injury. ...
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... In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury. Contact an NISSAN dealer for crossbar or other equipment information. Contact an NISSAN dealer for crossbar or other equipment information. ROOF RACK (if so equipped) Genuine NISSAN accessory cross bars are located on the cross... on the cross bars. Cross bars must be installed before loading cargo of that your NISSAN dealer. WARNING ● Drive extra carefully when the vehicle is loaded at or near the cargo carrying capacity, especially if the significant portion of any load directly ...
... In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury. Contact an NISSAN dealer for crossbar or other equipment information. Contact an NISSAN dealer for crossbar or other equipment information. ROOF RACK (if so equipped) Genuine NISSAN accessory cross bars are located on the cross... on the cross bars. Cross bars must be installed before loading cargo of that your NISSAN dealer. WARNING ● Drive extra carefully when the vehicle is loaded at or near the cargo carrying capacity, especially if the significant portion of any load directly ...