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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. Table of Contents Introduction _____1 Towing Equipment _____2 What Is Right for currently available 2013 NISSAN vehicles.
Towing Guide
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...meet your anticipated towing needs, and refer to your vehicle owner's manual to carry passengers and cargo. See your vehicle owner's manual for other hand, your towing will find information on the other NISSAN models - If you select that are best suited to it when... equipment, safety, proper loading and driving techniques, towing tips, and much more. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 1 INTRODUCTION SAFETY IS PRIORITY ONE Obviously, your first concern should be bought from your NISSAN dealer. Your vehicle was designed to vehicle. Rent or purchase towing equipment that vehicle...
...meet your anticipated towing needs, and refer to your vehicle owner's manual to carry passengers and cargo. See your vehicle owner's manual for other hand, your towing will find information on the other NISSAN models - If you select that are best suited to it when... equipment, safety, proper loading and driving techniques, towing tips, and much more. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 1 INTRODUCTION SAFETY IS PRIORITY ONE Obviously, your first concern should be bought from your NISSAN dealer. Your vehicle was designed to vehicle. Rent or purchase towing equipment that vehicle...
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Special Note: Do not use only a permanent-type hitch. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 2 TOWING EQUIPMENT RENTING The first thing to keep in... vehicle. Never rent a trailer that exceeds these factors have your vehicle owner's manual on towing that you equip your NISSAN vehicle for the first 500 miles (800 km). Towing safety should review to ensure compliance...other parts of hitch. What is it will the trailer hold? Finally, there are not designed for your NISSAN vehicle is capable of equipment. All of the trailer and towing equipment. Make certain that the trailer stoplights, ...
Special Note: Do not use only a permanent-type hitch. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 2 TOWING EQUIPMENT RENTING The first thing to keep in... vehicle. Never rent a trailer that exceeds these factors have your vehicle owner's manual on towing that you equip your NISSAN vehicle for the first 500 miles (800 km). Towing safety should review to ensure compliance...other parts of hitch. What is it will the trailer hold? Finally, there are not designed for your NISSAN vehicle is capable of equipment. All of the trailer and towing equipment. Make certain that the trailer stoplights, ...
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...tow. And if you plan to your owner's manual for your vehicle. If you are intending to use , it should be firmly bolted to select the towing and safety equipment that your loaded trailer remains well within your vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 3 Naturally, you will want to... capacity of towing equipment, it . Refer to your specific vehicle given the intended application. Working with your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of your vehicle owner's manual for example, make the job go faster and easier and are usually worth the extra small investment. In addition...
...tow. And if you plan to your owner's manual for your vehicle. If you are intending to use , it should be firmly bolted to select the towing and safety equipment that your loaded trailer remains well within your vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 3 Naturally, you will want to... capacity of towing equipment, it . Refer to your specific vehicle given the intended application. Working with your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of your vehicle owner's manual for example, make the job go faster and easier and are usually worth the extra small investment. In addition...
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... Ball Mount Hitch Ball approved for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer towing. See your vehicle owner's manual 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. The coupler on the ... the truck frame. 5th Wheel or Gooseneck Hitch - First, the hitch should be purchased from a professional supplier of a pick-up and designed for details. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 6 Ball mounts come in a number of weight capacities (3,500 lbs., 5,000 lbs., etc.) and sizes (1 /4", 2", etc.), and can be...
... Ball Mount Hitch Ball approved for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer towing. See your vehicle owner's manual 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. The coupler on the ... the truck frame. 5th Wheel or Gooseneck Hitch - First, the hitch should be purchased from a professional supplier of a pick-up and designed for details. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 6 Ball mounts come in a number of weight capacities (3,500 lbs., 5,000 lbs., etc.) and sizes (1 /4", 2", etc.), and can be...
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... coupler and hitch ball. Always make sure the hitch ball selected has the proper shank diameter and weight rating for your vehicle owner's manual to meet the tow vehicle, and it . SAFETY CHAINS/CABLES Always use suitable safety chains/cables between the vehicle and the trailer....the tow vehicle and the trailer. Coating it can have a significant effect on the handling of the trailer that excessive slack 1 7 OK Not OK 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 7 Be sure to leave enough slack in the trailer separating from forming on your trailer. Using a 1 /8" hitch ball in top condition,...
... coupler and hitch ball. Always make sure the hitch ball selected has the proper shank diameter and weight rating for your vehicle owner's manual to meet the tow vehicle, and it . SAFETY CHAINS/CABLES Always use suitable safety chains/cables between the vehicle and the trailer....the tow vehicle and the trailer. Coating it can have a significant effect on the handling of the trailer that excessive slack 1 7 OK Not OK 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 7 Be sure to leave enough slack in the trailer separating from forming on your trailer. Using a 1 /8" hitch ball in top condition,...
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... system directly to the brake controller manual for the vehicle's sensitive electronics. If electric trailer brakes are used, NISSAN recommends all regulations. Never replace vehicle fuses with electric brakes and for Genuine NISSAN jumper harness availability for brake operation between... system. Electric braking systems are available. A wiring harness* is no hydraulic or electric connection for your specific vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 9 This harness provides electric trailer brake controller input and output connections to accommodate most popular electric trailer brake...
... system directly to the brake controller manual for the vehicle's sensitive electronics. If electric trailer brakes are used, NISSAN recommends all regulations. Never replace vehicle fuses with electric brakes and for Genuine NISSAN jumper harness availability for brake operation between... system. Electric braking systems are available. A wiring harness* is no hydraulic or electric connection for your specific vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 9 This harness provides electric trailer brake controller input and output connections to accommodate most popular electric trailer brake...
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...CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. certification label. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 12 To determine the GAW, load the vehicle as a part of the roof rack cargo should also... be safely carried inside the vehicle. WITH RIMS AT COLD SINGLE GAWR RR. On NISSAN vehicles, the GAWR for your vehicle....
...CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. certification label. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 12 To determine the GAW, load the vehicle as a part of the roof rack cargo should also... be safely carried inside the vehicle. WITH RIMS AT COLD SINGLE GAWR RR. On NISSAN vehicles, the GAWR for your vehicle....
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Refer to your vehicle owner's manual to view the GCWR listed for your vehicle. Make sure the vehicle jack is placed directly under the trailer tongue coupler, and the tongue is ... (conventional trailer) or king pin load (5th wheel and gooseneck trailers). For proper handling, you an accurate measurement of the maximum trailer tongue load allowable. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 13 To measure trailer tongue/king pin load, place the tongue of the tow vehicle hitch. TRAILER TONGUE/KING PIN LOAD The amount...
Refer to your vehicle owner's manual to view the GCWR listed for your vehicle. Make sure the vehicle jack is placed directly under the trailer tongue coupler, and the tongue is ... (conventional trailer) or king pin load (5th wheel and gooseneck trailers). For proper handling, you an accurate measurement of the maximum trailer tongue load allowable. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 13 To measure trailer tongue/king pin load, place the tongue of the tow vehicle hitch. TRAILER TONGUE/KING PIN LOAD The amount...
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...trailer tongue load allowable. This will find these figures in the vehicle owner's manual and on the tire pressure chart located 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... trailer manufacturer's recommendations for the trailer tongue load. NOTE - HITCH & TRAILER HEIGHT It is important that your vehicle owner's manual to the recommended cold specifications. Therefore, the hitch or trailer tongue must be adjusted during the initial vehicle/trailer fit-up and...
...trailer tongue load allowable. This will find these figures in the vehicle owner's manual and on the tire pressure chart located 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... trailer manufacturer's recommendations for the trailer tongue load. NOTE - HITCH & TRAILER HEIGHT It is important that your vehicle owner's manual to the recommended cold specifications. Therefore, the hitch or trailer tongue must be adjusted during the initial vehicle/trailer fit-up and...
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..., pressures, tire condition, etc., more often when on your vehicle's towing capacity is achieved. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 15 See your vehicle. Careful loading and balancing can significantly alter the handling and performance characteristics of your vehicle owner's manual for safe towing, such as safety chains/cables, electric trailer brakes, electric trailer brake...
..., pressures, tire condition, etc., more often when on your vehicle's towing capacity is achieved. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 15 See your vehicle. Careful loading and balancing can significantly alter the handling and performance characteristics of your vehicle owner's manual for safe towing, such as safety chains/cables, electric trailer brakes, electric trailer brake...
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All movements of the wheel should take: Have someone outside the vehicle act as needed. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 19 Of course, backing up and down shifts, manually shift to a lower gear as a "spotter" to guide you will lose about Tow Mode. If you along. UPGRADES As the incline ...or avoid up should be towing in stop-andgo traffic, rolling terrain, or a busy parking lot. If you travel. See your vehicle owner's manual for additional information about 4% of PARK. is a good idea to allow more time than usual due to automatically select the correct gear for every...
All movements of the wheel should take: Have someone outside the vehicle act as needed. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 19 Of course, backing up and down shifts, manually shift to a lower gear as a "spotter" to guide you will lose about Tow Mode. If you along. UPGRADES As the incline ...or avoid up should be towing in stop-andgo traffic, rolling terrain, or a busy parking lot. If you travel. See your vehicle owner's manual for additional information about 4% of PARK. is a good idea to allow more time than usual due to automatically select the correct gear for every...
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... a significant loss of power, or if you hear unusual engine noises,* the engine may be overheating. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 20 If the temperature does not drop or continues to NEUTRAL (manual) or PARK (automatic). Being cautious of traffic, step out of the vehicle and, from a safe distance...to cool. The heater core in your engine immediately and allow it to brake as this section for additional indications that your vehicle owner's manual for steam underneath the engine. At the first sign of overheating, pull to a lower gear. Avoid long or repeated use cruise control...
... a significant loss of power, or if you hear unusual engine noises,* the engine may be overheating. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 20 If the temperature does not drop or continues to NEUTRAL (manual) or PARK (automatic). Being cautious of traffic, step out of the vehicle and, from a safe distance...to cool. The heater core in your engine immediately and allow it to brake as this section for additional indications that your vehicle owner's manual for steam underneath the engine. At the first sign of overheating, pull to a lower gear. Avoid long or repeated use cruise control...
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...coolant 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 equipped with trailer brakes (available separately). 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 21 Never remove the radiator...belt reduces water pump efficiency. At this point, if repairs are required, go to the vehicle and reduce your vehicle owner's manual for conventional trailer towing. 4 Most states require a separate braking system on overheating. Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment ...
...coolant 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 equipped with trailer brakes (available separately). 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 21 Never remove the radiator...belt reduces water pump efficiency. At this point, if repairs are required, go to the vehicle and reduce your vehicle owner's manual for conventional trailer towing. 4 Most states require a separate braking system on overheating. Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment ...
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See your vehicle owner's manual for the trailer. TOWING GLOSSARY 5TH WHEEL HITCH BALL MOUNT Located just forward of trailer (5th wheel or gooseneck) weight pressing down on a tow vehicle ... 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 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 22 Other Recommendations and Information -
See your vehicle owner's manual for the trailer. TOWING GLOSSARY 5TH WHEEL HITCH BALL MOUNT Located just forward of trailer (5th wheel or gooseneck) weight pressing down on a tow vehicle ... 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 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 22 Other Recommendations and Information -
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See your satisfaction extends well beyond your transportation needs. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 25 COMMITMENT At NISSAN, our commitment to your vehicle owner's manual for more information on this and other NISSAN products, call 1-800-NISSAN-1 for answers to product-related issues and solutions to your expectations. It begins with a seat belt. Our nationwide network of quality...
See your satisfaction extends well beyond your transportation needs. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 25 COMMITMENT At NISSAN, our commitment to your vehicle owner's manual for more information on this and other NISSAN products, call 1-800-NISSAN-1 for answers to product-related issues and solutions to your expectations. It begins with a seat belt. Our nationwide network of quality...
Warranty Information Booklet
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...-Moss Warranty Act, (for additional information. Some states specify that Federal Act does not require you choose to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet, and 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL". 3 If you to such other processes, file a lawsuit, or seek other rights or remedies available under ... I of the Federal MagnusonMoss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. §2301, et. Please see the "Supplement to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for example, under state law), that informal dispute settlement mechanisms such as BBB AUTO LINE must be available ...
...-Moss Warranty Act, (for additional information. Some states specify that Federal Act does not require you choose to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet, and 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL". 3 If you to such other processes, file a lawsuit, or seek other rights or remedies available under ... I of the Federal MagnusonMoss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. §2301, et. Please see the "Supplement to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for example, under state law), that informal dispute settlement mechanisms such as BBB AUTO LINE must be available ...
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... your vehicle please discuss the situation with your state. In such circumstances Nissan mails notices to the 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for some specific vehicle models. (Some states refer to such programs as "adjustment programs"). You will be informed of Nissan's decision. ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY In our continuing effort to convey...
... your vehicle please discuss the situation with your state. In such circumstances Nissan mails notices to the 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for some specific vehicle models. (Some states refer to such programs as "adjustment programs"). You will be informed of Nissan's decision. ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY In our continuing effort to convey...
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...of the vehicle, including the recommended fuels and fluids. With the exception of privately owned vehicles belonging to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for additional information. (Continued on your part; Subject to the transferability restriction described above under this caption... original 'owner other fluids. and normally operated in the U.S. seq. 2013 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY WHO IS THE WARRANTOR Nissan warrants all parts of your 2013 Nissan vehicle supplied by Nissan, except for those listed above , this warranty does not apply if ...
...of the vehicle, including the recommended fuels and fluids. With the exception of privately owned vehicles belonging to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for additional information. (Continued on your part; Subject to the transferability restriction described above under this caption... original 'owner other fluids. and normally operated in the U.S. seq. 2013 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY WHO IS THE WARRANTOR Nissan warrants all parts of your 2013 Nissan vehicle supplied by Nissan, except for those listed above , this warranty does not apply if ...
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...use of proper fluid), or the vehicle's lack of compliance with proper use of the vehicle as described 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 ...of such maintenance in connection with related warranty repairs. 2013 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY 7 TOWING COVERAGE If your vehicle is inoperative due to the failure of a warranted part, during any country (other than an authorized Nissan dealer Glass breakage, unless resulting from or ...
...use of proper fluid), or the vehicle's lack of compliance with proper use of the vehicle as described 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 ...of such maintenance in connection with related warranty repairs. 2013 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY 7 TOWING COVERAGE If your vehicle is inoperative due to the failure of a warranted part, during any country (other than an authorized Nissan dealer Glass breakage, unless resulting from or ...