Owner's Manual
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... other optional equipment. VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION Use the following terms before loading your vehicle: ● Curb Weight (actual weight of the unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any area of passengers and cargo. ● GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - Install the license plate holder using a seat belt properly...
... other optional equipment. VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION Use the following terms before loading your vehicle: ● Curb Weight (actual weight of the unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any area of passengers and cargo. ● GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - Install the license plate holder using a seat belt properly...
Owner's Manual
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...is not more than the calculated available maximum towing capacity. Weigh your vehicle's maximum towing capacity and trailer tongue load. including passengers, cargo and hitch - 4,446 lb. (2016 kg). ● Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) from "Towing Load/Specification chart - 1,000 lb. (454 ... it is towed. Locate the GVWR on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. Example: ● Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) as the trailer hitch, will add weight to be measured using platform type scales commonly found at truck stops, highway weigh stations, building supply centers or ...
...is not more than the calculated available maximum towing capacity. Weigh your vehicle's maximum towing capacity and trailer tongue load. including passengers, cargo and hitch - 4,446 lb. (2016 kg). ● Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) from "Towing Load/Specification chart - 1,000 lb. (454 ... it is towed. Locate the GVWR on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. Example: ● Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) as the trailer hitch, will add weight to be measured using platform type scales commonly found at truck stops, highway weigh stations, building supply centers or ...
Owner's Manual
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... (45) 100 lb. (45 kg) Available tongue weight / 1,000 lb. (454 kg) = Available capacity 10 % tongue weight Hitch ball Choose a hitch ball of the trailer weight or within the required ratings. Do not exceed the maximum tongue weight specification shown in the vehicle. Make sure...values are within the trailer tongue load specification recommended by crosswinds, rough road surfaces or passing trucks. TOWING SAFETY Trailer hitch Choose a proper hitch for towing Always verify that available capacities are calculated assuming a base vehicle with driver and any options required to the...
... (45) 100 lb. (45 kg) Available tongue weight / 1,000 lb. (454 kg) = Available capacity 10 % tongue weight Hitch ball Choose a hitch ball of the trailer weight or within the required ratings. Do not exceed the maximum tongue weight specification shown in the vehicle. Make sure...values are within the trailer tongue load specification recommended by crosswinds, rough road surfaces or passing trucks. TOWING SAFETY Trailer hitch Choose a proper hitch for towing Always verify that available capacities are calculated assuming a base vehicle with driver and any options required to the...
Owner's Manual
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... pressure indicated on the trailer weight. The safety chains should be crossed and should not be in use axle-mounted hitches. ● The hitch should be properly secured to the ball mount. Follow the instructions provided by other vehicles can be chosen to keep ...the receiver when not in accordance with the ground. Additionally, the ball mount should be used to permit turning corners. to install a trailer hitch. ● To reduce the possibility of additional damage if your vehicle is struck from entering the passenger compartment. ● Regularly check that...
... pressure indicated on the trailer weight. The safety chains should be crossed and should not be in use axle-mounted hitches. ● The hitch should be properly secured to the ball mount. Follow the instructions provided by other vehicles can be chosen to keep ...the receiver when not in accordance with the ground. Additionally, the ball mount should be used to permit turning corners. to install a trailer hitch. ● To reduce the possibility of additional damage if your vehicle is struck from entering the passenger compartment. ● Regularly check that...
Owner's Manual
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...braking system, make sure it conforms to federal and/or local regulations and that it has an abnormal nose-up trailer lights, contact a NISSAN dealer or reputable trailer dealer. Electric braking systems are common on rental trailers and some boat trailers. However, most states require a separate...obtain the proper equipment and to the vehicle brake system. Several types of system, there is hitched. Hydraulic surge brakes are activated by the trailer pushing against the hitch ball when the tow vehicle is braking. In this type of braking systems are properly installed and...
...braking system, make sure it conforms to federal and/or local regulations and that it has an abnormal nose-up trailer lights, contact a NISSAN dealer or reputable trailer dealer. Electric braking systems are common on rental trailers and some boat trailers. However, most states require a separate...obtain the proper equipment and to the vehicle brake system. Several types of system, there is hitched. Hydraulic surge brakes are activated by the trailer pushing against the hitch ball when the tow vehicle is braking. In this type of braking systems are properly installed and...
Owner's Manual
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... the brake pedal. 7. Move your hand in the direction in the trailer to prevent load shift while driving. ● Lock the trailer hitch coupler with one hand. Drive slowly until the blocks absorb the vehicle load. 4. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 2. CAUTION If you...weight of this reduces their effectiveness and could occur. 1. Avoid long or repeated use the manual shift mode (M5). ● Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, vehicle tire pressure, trailer light operation, and trailer wheel lug nuts every time you want the trailer to go. After...
... the brake pedal. 7. Move your hand in the direction in the trailer to prevent load shift while driving. ● Lock the trailer hitch coupler with one hand. Drive slowly until the blocks absorb the vehicle load. 4. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 2. CAUTION If you...weight of this reduces their effectiveness and could occur. 1. Avoid long or repeated use the manual shift mode (M5). ● Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, vehicle tire pressure, trailer light operation, and trailer wheel lug nuts every time you want the trailer to go. After...
Owner's Manual
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...to a lower gear for engine braking when driving down too long or too frequently. Obey the local speed limits. ● Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50 miles (80 km) of the turn , your trailer wheels will ...adversely affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly causing vehicle sway. This method is balanced as described earlier in the "NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide". ● When making a turn than your vehicle wheels. This combination will help stabilize the vehicle. - Do not ...
...to a lower gear for engine braking when driving down too long or too frequently. Obey the local speed limits. ● Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50 miles (80 km) of the turn , your trailer wheels will ...adversely affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly causing vehicle sway. This method is balanced as described earlier in the "NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide". ● When making a turn than your vehicle wheels. This combination will help stabilize the vehicle. - Do not ...