Owner's Manual
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EXTERIOR REAR 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Rear sliding window (if so equipped) (P. 2-51) Vehicle loading (P. 9-13) Tailgate/Truckbox (P. 3-22) Trailer hitch/Towing (if so equipped) (P. 9-24) Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29) Bedside storage compartment (if so equipped) (P. 2-48) Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation (P. 3-12, P. 9-3, 9-4) Fuel-filler door (P. 3-12) Child safety rear door lock (Crew Cab models only) (P. 3-7) See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. LII0027 0-4 Illustrated table of contents
EXTERIOR REAR 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Rear sliding window (if so equipped) (P. 2-51) Vehicle loading (P. 9-13) Tailgate/Truckbox (P. 3-22) Trailer hitch/Towing (if so equipped) (P. 9-24) Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29) Bedside storage compartment (if so equipped) (P. 2-48) Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation (P. 3-12, P. 9-3, 9-4) Fuel-filler door (P. 3-12) Child safety rear door lock (Crew Cab models only) (P. 3-7) See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. LII0027 0-4 Illustrated table of contents
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle, passengers, cargo, and trailer. ● Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit, Total load capacity - The maximum total weight rating of the unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any area of weights" later in a cargo area inside a vehicle. certification label. certification label. ● GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) maximum...
... vehicle, passengers, cargo, and trailer. ● Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit, Total load capacity - The maximum total weight rating of the unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any area of weights" later in a cargo area inside a vehicle. certification label. certification label. ● GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) maximum...
Owner's Manual
Page 372
... rear wheels separately to carry. The total of the axle loads should fall within the truck's recommended center of passengers, optional equipment (air conditioning, trailer hitch, etc) and cargo that you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle. The...
... rear wheels separately to carry. The total of the axle loads should fall within the truck's recommended center of passengers, optional equipment (air conditioning, trailer hitch, etc) and cargo that you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle. The...
Owner's Manual
Page 374
... decrease engine power. Plan your vehicle overheats" in a safe area. King pin load When using a weight carrying or a weight distributing hitch, keep the tongue load between 10 15 percent of a collision. If the king pin load becomes excessive, rearrange cargo to the side of the road in...reduce the chance of engine damage, could increase the chance of the total trailer load or use the trailer tongue load specified by NISSAN warranties. Technical and consumer information 9-25 For example, towing a heavy trailer in high outside temperatures on graded roads can result in ...
... decrease engine power. Plan your vehicle overheats" in a safe area. King pin load When using a weight carrying or a weight distributing hitch, keep the tongue load between 10 15 percent of a collision. If the king pin load becomes excessive, rearrange cargo to the side of the road in...reduce the chance of engine damage, could increase the chance of the total trailer load or use the trailer tongue load specified by NISSAN warranties. Technical and consumer information 9-25 For example, towing a heavy trailer in high outside temperatures on graded roads can result in ...
Owner's Manual
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... must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. Find the GCWR for tongue/king pin load, use the following procedure. 1. including passengers, cargo and hitch - 6,200 lb. (2812 kg). Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment, such as weighed on...the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. CA0036 Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)/maximum Gross Axle Weight (GAW) The GVW of the unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any options required to make sure the Front Gross Axle Weight and Rear Gross Axle Weight are not more...
... must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. Find the GCWR for tongue/king pin load, use the following procedure. 1. including passengers, cargo and hitch - 6,200 lb. (2812 kg). Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment, such as weighed on...the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. CA0036 Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)/maximum Gross Axle Weight (GAW) The GVW of the unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any options required to make sure the Front Gross Axle Weight and Rear Gross Axle Weight are not more...
Owner's Manual
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...kg) 700 lb. (318 kg) 1,050 lb. (476 kg) 13,000 lb. (5,897 kg) Maximum Towing capacity*1, *2, *3 Maximum Tongue load *2, *3 Maximum King pin load Maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating *1: The towing capacity values are calculated assuming a base vehicle with driver and any options required to the vehicle... and reduce your vehicle's maximum towing capacity. *2: Use of a weight-distributing hitch system is recommended when towing over 5,000 lbs. *3: The maximum towing capacity when using the genuine NISSAN step bumper as a ball mount is 5,000 lb. (2268 kg) and 500 lb. (227...
...kg) 700 lb. (318 kg) 1,050 lb. (476 kg) 13,000 lb. (5,897 kg) Maximum Towing capacity*1, *2, *3 Maximum Tongue load *2, *3 Maximum King pin load Maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating *1: The towing capacity values are calculated assuming a base vehicle with driver and any options required to the vehicle... and reduce your vehicle's maximum towing capacity. *2: Use of a weight-distributing hitch system is recommended when towing over 5,000 lbs. *3: The maximum towing capacity when using the genuine NISSAN step bumper as a ball mount is 5,000 lb. (2268 kg) and 500 lb. (227...
Owner's Manual
Page 379
...the hole in the ball mount. 9-30 Technical and consumer information Genuine NISSAN ball mounts and hitch balls are available from your NISSAN dealer. Make sure the trailer hitch is available from your vehicle and trailer. WARNING Trailer hitch components have the size printed on the top of the ball. ●... so can also be no more than 1/16" smaller than the weight rating of the hitch ball must be properly secured to the ball mount hole diameter. A genuine NISSAN trailer hitch is securely attached to the vehicle to help avoid personal injury or property damage due to keep...
...the hole in the ball mount. 9-30 Technical and consumer information Genuine NISSAN ball mounts and hitch balls are available from your NISSAN dealer. Make sure the trailer hitch is available from your vehicle and trailer. WARNING Trailer hitch components have the size printed on the top of the ball. ●... so can also be no more than 1/16" smaller than the weight rating of the hitch ball must be properly secured to the ball mount hole diameter. A genuine NISSAN trailer hitch is securely attached to the vehicle to help avoid personal injury or property damage due to keep...
Owner's Manual
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... the trailer to distribute the tongue weight (hitch weight) of your trailer. LTI0131 Bumper towing The genuine NISSAN step bumper has provisions to install a trailer hitch ball and is also called a "load-leveling" or "equalizing" hitch. Technical and consumer information 9-31 The rear... bumper should be done. Weight distribution hitch This type of hitch is designed to tow trailers...
... the trailer to distribute the tongue weight (hitch weight) of your trailer. LTI0131 Bumper towing The genuine NISSAN step bumper has provisions to install a trailer hitch ball and is also called a "load-leveling" or "equalizing" hitch. Technical and consumer information 9-31 The rear... bumper should be done. Weight distribution hitch This type of hitch is designed to tow trailers...
Owner's Manual
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... Gross Axle Weight rating, see "Towing Load/Specification" chart earlier in this section. These types of the fully loaded trailer. Suitable genuine NISSAN hitches, ball mounts and hitch balls for pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles are required for towing above 2,000 lb (907 kg). Class...a maximum weight of towing the maximum trailer weights shown in the "Towing Load/Specification" chart earlier in this section. Make sure the king pin weight does not cause the gross vehicle weight to exceed the Gross Maximum Weight Rating or the rear axle weight to trailer clearances before...
... Gross Axle Weight rating, see "Towing Load/Specification" chart earlier in this section. These types of the fully loaded trailer. Suitable genuine NISSAN hitches, ball mounts and hitch balls for pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles are required for towing above 2,000 lb (907 kg). Class...a maximum weight of towing the maximum trailer weights shown in the "Towing Load/Specification" chart earlier in this section. Make sure the king pin weight does not cause the gross vehicle weight to exceed the Gross Maximum Weight Rating or the rear axle weight to trailer clearances before...
Owner's Manual
Page 382
... local regulations and the regulations where you plan to both the trailer and vehicle. Surge brakes are activated by the trailer pushing against the hitch ball when the tow vehicle is no more , trailers with a flat 4-pin connector, an adapter will be used to each trailer wheel...The module/converter must be in hooking up trailer lights, contact a NISSAN dealer or reputable trailer dealer. Trailer lights should comply with the hitch ball mounted to the bumper. Several types of braking systems are available at NISSAN dealers as well as a signal source. Be sure to leave enough ...
... local regulations and the regulations where you plan to both the trailer and vehicle. Surge brakes are activated by the trailer pushing against the hitch ball when the tow vehicle is no more , trailers with a flat 4-pin connector, an adapter will be used to each trailer wheel...The module/converter must be in hooking up trailer lights, contact a NISSAN dealer or reputable trailer dealer. Trailer lights should comply with the hitch ball mounted to the bumper. Several types of braking systems are available at NISSAN dealers as well as a signal source. Be sure to leave enough ...
Owner's Manual
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...nose-up slowly. Also make sure the load is in the front half and 40% is balanced side to side. ● Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, vehicle tire pressure, trailer light operation, and trailer wheel lug nuts every time you attach a trailer to the vehicle.... ● Be certain your rearview mirrors conform to gain skill and an understanding of the vehicle and trailer so the required clearance is hitched. Install the aftermarket electric trailer brake controller according to the connector ᭺ 5. Release the parking brake. 6. check for towing before driving ...
...nose-up slowly. Also make sure the load is in the front half and 40% is balanced side to side. ● Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, vehicle tire pressure, trailer light operation, and trailer wheel lug nuts every time you attach a trailer to the vehicle.... ● Be certain your rearview mirrors conform to gain skill and an understanding of the vehicle and trailer so the required clearance is hitched. Install the aftermarket electric trailer brake controller according to the connector ᭺ 5. Release the parking brake. 6. check for towing before driving ...
Owner's Manual
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...not correct trailer sway by steering or applying the brakes. 2. Remember, the length of the road in reduced braking efficiency. ● Increase your hitch, trailer wiring harness connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every break. ● When ... activate tow mode. automatically downshifts when driving down too long or too frequently. Anticipate stops and brake gradually. ● NISSAN recommends that are towing trailers. This combination will not cause any damage. Passing while towing a trailer requires considerably more frequently.
...not correct trailer sway by steering or applying the brakes. 2. Remember, the length of the road in reduced braking efficiency. ● Increase your hitch, trailer wiring harness connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every break. ● When ... activate tow mode. automatically downshifts when driving down too long or too frequently. Anticipate stops and brake gradually. ● NISSAN recommends that are towing trailers. This combination will not cause any damage. Passing while towing a trailer requires considerably more frequently.