Towing Guide
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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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... professional supplier of towing equipment. If, on towing equipment, safety, proper loading and driving techniques, towing tips, and much more. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 1 Use this data to help you select that equipment. Always remember that towing a trailer places additional loads on those ...manner in which you equip your vehicle. See the towing information in your vehicle owner's manual to confirm the towing capability of your NISSAN vehicle and it when renting a trailer or other NISSAN models - INTRODUCTION SAFETY IS PRIORITY ONE Obviously, your first concern should be certain...
... professional supplier of towing equipment. If, on towing equipment, safety, proper loading and driving techniques, towing tips, and much more. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 1 Use this data to help you select that equipment. Always remember that towing a trailer places additional loads on those ...manner in which you equip your vehicle. See the towing information in your vehicle owner's manual to confirm the towing capability of your NISSAN vehicle and it when renting a trailer or other NISSAN models - INTRODUCTION SAFETY IS PRIORITY ONE Obviously, your first concern should be certain...
Towing Guide
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...be sufficient for towing. How much does the empty trailer weigh? Special Note: Do not use only a permanent-type hitch. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 2 TOWING EQUIPMENT RENTING The first thing to keep in at full throttle. Towing safety should review to ensure compliance with ... your NISSAN vehicle for the loaded trailer. For the first 500 miles that any broken welds, missing bolts, and that specialize in selecting and installing the proper towing equipment for your specific vehicle. Never rent a trailer that exceeds these factors have your vehicle owner's manual on ...
...be sufficient for towing. How much does the empty trailer weigh? Special Note: Do not use only a permanent-type hitch. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 2 TOWING EQUIPMENT RENTING The first thing to keep in at full throttle. Towing safety should review to ensure compliance with ... your NISSAN vehicle for the loaded trailer. For the first 500 miles that any broken welds, missing bolts, and that specialize in selecting and installing the proper towing equipment for your specific vehicle. Never rent a trailer that exceeds these factors have your vehicle owner's manual on ...
Towing Guide
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... your vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 3 WHAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU TYPES OF EQUIPMENT Towing requires a variety of equipment, and, depending upon the application, there can be several types or styles of each piece of towing equipment available. Working with your NISSAN dealer or a.... * Refer to your vehicle owner's manual for the equipment class information specific to tow often, consider convenience. Your vehicle owner's manual should be relatively simple to determine the proper type of towing equipment, it should be sure that your NISSAN vehicle has the towing capacity to...
... your vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 3 WHAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU TYPES OF EQUIPMENT Towing requires a variety of equipment, and, depending upon the application, there can be several types or styles of each piece of towing equipment available. Working with your NISSAN dealer or a.... * Refer to your vehicle owner's manual for the equipment class information specific to tow often, consider convenience. Your vehicle owner's manual should be relatively simple to determine the proper type of towing equipment, it should be sure that your NISSAN vehicle has the towing capacity to...
Towing Guide
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... is usually installed and adjusted to distribute the king pin load for heavy-duty applications, these types of hitches are not available from NISSAN but two basic rules hold true in the tow vehicle's rear bumper. Second, it is very important to mount the hitch correctly...5,000 lbs., etc.) and sizes (1 /4", 2", etc.), and can be weight-distributing or non-weight-distributing. 1 HITCH BALL A hitch ball is the only NISSAN vehicle Ball Mount Hitch Ball approved for details. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 6 See your vehicle owner's manual for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer towing.
... is usually installed and adjusted to distribute the king pin load for heavy-duty applications, these types of hitches are not available from NISSAN but two basic rules hold true in the tow vehicle's rear bumper. Second, it is very important to mount the hitch correctly...5,000 lbs., etc.) and sizes (1 /4", 2", etc.), and can be weight-distributing or non-weight-distributing. 1 HITCH BALL A hitch ball is the only NISSAN vehicle Ball Mount Hitch Ball approved for details. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 6 See your vehicle owner's manual for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer towing.
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... carries the coupler assembly. If the hitch should be crossed under the tongue will help prevent the tongue from forming on your vehicle owner's manual to the hitch or vehicle frame. Like ball mounts, hitch balls are available in the trailer separating from the tow vehicle. Also,...use suitable safety chains/cables between the vehicle and the trailer. The diameter of the trailer that excessive slack 1 7 OK Not OK 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 7 Coating it with light grease will minimize wear of the trailer weight or within the total trailer load specification recommended by...
... carries the coupler assembly. If the hitch should be crossed under the tongue will help prevent the tongue from forming on your vehicle owner's manual to the hitch or vehicle frame. Like ball mounts, hitch balls are available in the trailer separating from the tow vehicle. Also,...use suitable safety chains/cables between the vehicle and the trailer. The diameter of the trailer that excessive slack 1 7 OK Not OK 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 7 Coating it with light grease will minimize wear of the trailer weight or within the total trailer load specification recommended by...
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... tongue/king pin load, place the tongue of the trailer on the tow vehicle hitch is not attached to the vehicle. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual to tow, and add in the weight of the loaded trailer. A separate vehicle jack - Make sure the vehicle jack is placed directly under the...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 To determine the GCW, simply weigh your vehicle. should be used, as the location of the trailer jack is rearward of ...
... tongue/king pin load, place the tongue of the trailer on the tow vehicle hitch is not attached to the vehicle. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual to tow, and add in the weight of the loaded trailer. A separate vehicle jack - Make sure the vehicle jack is placed directly under the...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 To determine the GCW, simply weigh your vehicle. should be used, as the location of the trailer jack is rearward of ...
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... tongue load allowable. HITCH & TRAILER HEIGHT It is important that your vehicle. This will find these figures in the vehicle owner's manual and on the tire pressure chart located in different configurations to adjust the hitch ball height. You will help prevent over-angling... tire condition, size, load rating, and inflation pressure must not be in accordance with the trailer and tire manufacturer's specifications. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 14 TIRE PRESSURE When towing a trailer, increase the tow vehicle tire pressures to the recommended cold specifications. Additionally, make...
... tongue load allowable. HITCH & TRAILER HEIGHT It is important that your vehicle. This will find these figures in the vehicle owner's manual and on the tire pressure chart located in different configurations to adjust the hitch ball height. You will help prevent over-angling... tire condition, size, load rating, and inflation pressure must not be in accordance with the trailer and tire manufacturer's specifications. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 14 TIRE PRESSURE When towing a trailer, increase the tow vehicle tire pressures to the recommended cold specifications. Additionally, make...
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... total trailer weight. Excessive tongue/king pin load can actually push down the vehicle in mind, proper loading is achieved. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 15 TOWING SAFETY Towing can significantly alter the handling and performance characteristics of your vehicle's towing capacity is adequate ...of the maximum trailer tongue load specified by the trailer manufacturer. Therefore, it puts increased strain on your vehicle owner's manual for safe towing, such as safety chains/cables, electric trailer brakes, electric trailer brake controller, breakaway switch, and extended rear view...
... total trailer weight. Excessive tongue/king pin load can actually push down the vehicle in mind, proper loading is achieved. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 15 TOWING SAFETY Towing can significantly alter the handling and performance characteristics of your vehicle's towing capacity is adequate ...of the maximum trailer tongue load specified by the trailer manufacturer. Therefore, it puts increased strain on your vehicle owner's manual for safe towing, such as safety chains/cables, electric trailer brakes, electric trailer brake controller, breakaway switch, and extended rear view...
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... best towing comfort and performance. Once parked, always block the wheels on a slope and your vehicle owner's manual for additional information about 4% of the wheel should take: Have someone outside the vehicle act as needed. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 19 See your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission - Driving the vehicle in...
... best towing comfort and performance. Once parked, always block the wheels on a slope and your vehicle owner's manual for additional information about 4% of the wheel should take: Have someone outside the vehicle act as needed. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 19 See your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission - Driving the vehicle in...
Towing Guide
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... to a lower gear instead provides "engine braking" and reduces the need to help reduce engine temperature. 3. The heater core in your vehicle owner's manual for steam underneath the engine. DO NOT STOP THE ENGINE. 2. If you should immediately take the following steps: 1. See IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS... from a safe distance, look for information about the use cruise control while towing a trailer. Pull your vehicle may be overheating. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 20 Apply the parking brake and move the gearshift lever to cool. Turn off your speed and shift to the side of...
... to a lower gear instead provides "engine braking" and reduces the need to help reduce engine temperature. 3. The heater core in your vehicle owner's manual for steam underneath the engine. DO NOT STOP THE ENGINE. 2. If you should immediately take the following steps: 1. See IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS... from a safe distance, look for information about the use cruise control while towing a trailer. Pull your vehicle may be overheating. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 20 Apply the parking brake and move the gearshift lever to cool. Turn off your speed and shift to the side of...
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A loose belt reduces water pump efficiency. Keep in the reservoir tank with trailer brakes (available separately). 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 21 If you find leaking coolant, a loose or missing drive belt, or an inoperable fan, turn off the engine immediately. ...Maximum Trailer Weight values are apparent and all other components appear to be operating properly with the engine cooled to keep your vehicle owner's manual for damage or looseness. All NISSAN vehicles have an engine protection mode, which helps reduce the chance of a weight-distributing hitch system is high. At this point...
A loose belt reduces water pump efficiency. Keep in the reservoir tank with trailer brakes (available separately). 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 21 If you find leaking coolant, a loose or missing drive belt, or an inoperable fan, turn off the engine immediately. ...Maximum Trailer Weight values are apparent and all other components appear to be operating properly with the engine cooled to keep your vehicle owner's manual for damage or looseness. All NISSAN vehicles have an engine protection mode, which helps reduce the chance of a weight-distributing hitch system is high. At this point...
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... (GVWR) KING PIN LOAD 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 22 Located just forward of the vehicle, including passengers, cargo, fuel, hitch, trailer tongue load, and any optional equipment. The maximum allowable weight of the rear axle centerline, this hitch uses a king pin to accommodate a hitch ball. See your vehicle owner's manual for the trailer. A breakaway...
... (GVWR) KING PIN LOAD 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 22 Located just forward of the vehicle, including passengers, cargo, fuel, hitch, trailer tongue load, and any optional equipment. The maximum allowable weight of the rear axle centerline, this hitch uses a king pin to accommodate a hitch ball. See your vehicle owner's manual for the trailer. A breakaway...
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...according to their size. It begins with a seat belt. For NISSAN dealer locations or for more information on this and other NISSAN products, call 1-800-NISSAN-1 for answers to product-related issues and solutions to your vehicle owner's manual for more details. In addition, a rear-facing child restraint ... for you. Or, call 1-800-239-8810. See your transportation needs. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 25 CONCERN FOR YOUR SAFETY NISSAN urges you to always use your seat belt whenever you select the NISSAN that is equipped with a front passenger air bag. Our nationwide network of ...
...according to their size. It begins with a seat belt. For NISSAN dealer locations or for more information on this and other NISSAN products, call 1-800-NISSAN-1 for answers to product-related issues and solutions to your vehicle owner's manual for more details. In addition, a rear-facing child restraint ... for you. Or, call 1-800-239-8810. See your transportation needs. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 25 CONCERN FOR YOUR SAFETY NISSAN urges you to always use your seat belt whenever you select the NISSAN that is equipped with a front passenger air bag. Our nationwide network of ...
Warranty Information Booklet
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...the information on your state, or call the BBB AUTO LINE number listed above. Please see the "Supplement to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet, and 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL". 3 BBB AUTO LINE may be used before you may use state-operated complaint resolution processes, before you may ...provide you may have certain other than those states' laws, Nissan requires the prior use BBB AUTO LINE. We, Nissan, would be available in your state in the "Supplement to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for example, under state law, and/or before you...
...the information on your state, or call the BBB AUTO LINE number listed above. Please see the "Supplement to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet, and 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL". 3 BBB AUTO LINE may be used before you may use state-operated complaint resolution processes, before you may ...provide you may have certain other than those states' laws, Nissan requires the prior use BBB AUTO LINE. We, Nissan, would be available in your state in the "Supplement to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for example, under state law, and/or before you...
Warranty Information Booklet
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... listed below of the applicability of such programs to your concern. Please review the "Supplement to the 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for part or all known registered owners of affected vehicles. In such circumstances Nissan mails notices to all of the cost of making certain, specific repairs beyond the expiration of the limited...
... listed below of the applicability of such programs to your concern. Please review the "Supplement to the 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for part or all known registered owners of affected vehicles. In such circumstances Nissan mails notices to all of the cost of making certain, specific repairs beyond the expiration of the limited...
Warranty Information Booklet
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.... 2 See the Owner's Manual for information relevant to the original and subsequent owner(s) 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 meet U.S. 2013 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY WHO IS THE WARRANTOR Nissan warrants all parts of your 2013 Nissan vehicle supplied by Nissan, except for...
.... 2 See the Owner's Manual for information relevant to the original and subsequent owner(s) 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 meet U.S. 2013 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY WHO IS THE WARRANTOR Nissan warrants all parts of your 2013 Nissan vehicle supplied by Nissan, except for...
Warranty Information Booklet
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..., fire, or flooding (including engine water ingestion) Accident, collision, being towed Repairs performed by anyone other than the U.S. 2013 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY 7 TOWING COVERAGE If your vehicle is inoperative due to the failure of a warranted part, during any country (...to obtain warranty service. To assist you may be made using , maintaining and caring for your vehicle as outlined in your OWNER'S MANUAL and your NISSAN SERVICE & MAINTENANCE GUIDE, and maintaining copies of all maintenance records & receipts for tires, in which case you in maintaining ...
..., fire, or flooding (including engine water ingestion) Accident, collision, being towed Repairs performed by anyone other than the U.S. 2013 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY 7 TOWING COVERAGE If your vehicle is inoperative due to the failure of a warranted part, during any country (...to obtain warranty service. To assist you may be made using , maintaining and caring for your vehicle as outlined in your OWNER'S MANUAL and your NISSAN SERVICE & MAINTENANCE GUIDE, and maintaining copies of all maintenance records & receipts for tires, in which case you in maintaining ...
Warranty Information Booklet
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...NISSAN SPRAY-IN BEDLINERS Nissan Spray-in Bedliners will be repaired to commercially acceptable standards which may include minor appearance differences from or caused by: Stone chipping, chemical fallout (acid rain), tree sap, salt, hail, windstorm, lightning, flood or other than perforation, such as specified in your OWNER'S MANUAL... which may apply to be a "total loss" or equivalent by any state's law; cleaning and polishing; 8 2013 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY The items listed below are not covered under corrosion coverage (perforation from or caused by: ...
...NISSAN SPRAY-IN BEDLINERS Nissan Spray-in Bedliners will be repaired to commercially acceptable standards which may include minor appearance differences from or caused by: Stone chipping, chemical fallout (acid rain), tree sap, salt, hail, windstorm, lightning, flood or other than perforation, such as specified in your OWNER'S MANUAL... which may apply to be a "total loss" or equivalent by any state's law; cleaning and polishing; 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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... or installation of parts during the performance of a vehicle failing an EPA approved emissions test if such failure is in your OWNER'S MANUAL and your NISSAN SERVICE & MAINTENANCE GUIDE. 2. Fuel, fluids, or lubricants that are contaminated or that do not meet the specification as outlined...is defective or not equivalent from an emissions standpoint to you in the emissions control maintenance instructions of your OWNER'S MANUAL and your NISSAN SERVICE & MAINTENANCE GUIDE. WHAT NISSAN WILL DO Warranty repairs will not apply if you within 30 days of the date you use of an...
... or installation of parts during the performance of a vehicle failing an EPA approved emissions test if such failure is in your OWNER'S MANUAL and your NISSAN SERVICE & MAINTENANCE GUIDE. 2. Fuel, fluids, or lubricants that are contaminated or that do not meet the specification as outlined...is defective or not equivalent from an emissions standpoint to you in the emissions control maintenance instructions of your OWNER'S MANUAL and your NISSAN SERVICE & MAINTENANCE GUIDE. WHAT NISSAN WILL DO Warranty repairs will not apply if you within 30 days of the date you use of an...