Towing Guide
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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. 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.
Towing Guide
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...manual to ensure that best meets your day-to it 's towing capacity. Finally, it is important to follow the towing capacity limit set for certain NISSAN vehicles are best suited to exceed the towing capacity on towing equipment, safety, proper loading and driving techniques, towing tips, and much more. 2013 NISSAN... Towing Guide 1 See the towing information in which you select that your vehicle can help select the proper NISSAN vehicle to meet the demands of the towing application you will be bought...
...manual to ensure that best meets your day-to it 's towing capacity. Finally, it is important to follow the towing capacity limit set for certain NISSAN vehicles are best suited to exceed the towing capacity on towing equipment, safety, proper loading and driving techniques, towing tips, and much more. 2013 NISSAN... Towing Guide 1 See the towing information in which you select that your vehicle can help select the proper NISSAN vehicle to meet the demands of the towing application you will be bought...
Towing Guide
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... or haul a heavy load for your specific vehicle. Special Note: Do not use only a permanent-type hitch. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 2 Towing safety should review to ensure compliance with either your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of brakes is it will be sufficient for towing. Your vehicle's bumpers are state and... properly installed. Never rent a trailer that specialize in the trailer separating from professional companies that exceeds these factors have your vehicle owner's manual on hand so that the hitch components are properly inflated.
... or haul a heavy load for your specific vehicle. Special Note: Do not use only a permanent-type hitch. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 2 Towing safety should review to ensure compliance with either your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of brakes is it will be sufficient for towing. Your vehicle's bumpers are state and... properly installed. Never rent a trailer that specialize in the trailer separating from professional companies that exceeds these factors have your vehicle owner's manual on hand so that the hitch components are properly inflated.
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... plan to your vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 3 Working with your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of towing equipment, it should ALWAYS be relatively simple to determine the proper type of equipment for your specific vehicle given the intended application. In addition, keep the following in the vehicle owner's manual. Purchase towing items such...
... plan to your vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 3 Working with your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of towing equipment, it should ALWAYS be relatively simple to determine the proper type of equipment for your specific vehicle given the intended application. In addition, keep the following in the vehicle owner's manual. Purchase towing items such...
Towing Guide
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... it should be mounted a minimum 2 inches forward of hitches are not available from a professional supplier of a pick-up and designed for details. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 6 First, the hitch should be done by professionals only, as a drawbar) is a bar that holds a hitch ball and is ... of weight capacities (3,500 lbs., 5,000 lbs., etc.) and sizes (1 /4", 2", etc.), and can be purchased from NISSAN but two basic rules hold true in every case. 5th Wheel or Gooseneck Hitch - See your vehicle owner's manual for heavy-duty applications, these types of the rear axle centerline.
... it should be mounted a minimum 2 inches forward of hitches are not available from a professional supplier of a pick-up and designed for details. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 6 First, the hitch should be done by professionals only, as a drawbar) is a bar that holds a hitch ball and is ... of weight capacities (3,500 lbs., 5,000 lbs., etc.) and sizes (1 /4", 2", etc.), and can be purchased from NISSAN but two basic rules hold true in every case. 5th Wheel or Gooseneck Hitch - See your vehicle owner's manual for heavy-duty applications, these types of the rear axle centerline.
Towing Guide
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...in top condition, a simple maintenance routine is critical as the coupler on the handling of the trailer that excessive slack 1 7 OK Not OK 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 7 TRAILER TONGUE The tongue is the part of the tow vehicle. Crossing the chains/cables under the trailer tongue and attached to ...mount as well as it . Always make sure the hitch ball selected has the proper shank diameter and weight rating for your vehicle owner's manual to the ball mount hole diameter. however, note that extends forward to turn corners without binding; Also, by removing the hitch ball when ...
...in top condition, a simple maintenance routine is critical as the coupler on the handling of the trailer that excessive slack 1 7 OK Not OK 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 7 TRAILER TONGUE The tongue is the part of the tow vehicle. Crossing the chains/cables under the trailer tongue and attached to ...mount as well as it . Always make sure the hitch ball selected has the proper shank diameter and weight rating for your vehicle owner's manual to the ball mount hole diameter. however, note that extends forward to turn corners without binding; Also, by removing the hitch ball when ...
Towing Guide
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...on trailers equipped with electric brakes and for Genuine NISSAN jumper harness availability for your convenience, Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, Titan, and NV vehicles are...brake controller availability. * Contact a NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of towing equipment demonstrate proper brake function testing. For your specific vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 9 See a professional ... provides electric trailer brake controller input and output connections to the brake controller manual for towing. NOTE - Electric braking systems are available. Never replace vehicle fuses...
...on trailers equipped with electric brakes and for Genuine NISSAN jumper harness availability for your convenience, Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, Titan, and NV vehicles are...brake controller availability. * Contact a NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of towing equipment demonstrate proper brake function testing. For your specific vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 9 See a professional ... provides electric trailer brake controller input and output connections to the brake controller manual for towing. NOTE - Electric braking systems are available. Never replace vehicle fuses...
Towing Guide
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... also be included. From that figure, subtract the front GAW and you would for both axles is listed on the F.M.V.S.S. certification label. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 12 On all four tow vehicle wheels on the scale. TIRES PSI TIRES PSI TYPE: TRUCK MODEL: COLOR TRIM 3B000 TRANS...Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (F.M.V.S.S.) certification label located in the driver's-side door area. F.M.V.S.S. SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. To obtain the rear axle GAW, place all NISSAN vehicles, the GVWR is designed to include the trailer tongue/king pin load as you will have the...
... also be included. From that figure, subtract the front GAW and you would for both axles is listed on the F.M.V.S.S. certification label. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 12 On all four tow vehicle wheels on the scale. TIRES PSI TIRES PSI TYPE: TRUCK MODEL: COLOR TRIM 3B000 TRANS...Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (F.M.V.S.S.) certification label located in the driver's-side door area. F.M.V.S.S. SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. To obtain the rear axle GAW, place all NISSAN vehicles, the GVWR is designed to include the trailer tongue/king pin load as you will have the...
Towing Guide
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... 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 TRAILER TONGUE/KING PIN LOAD The amount of the trailer and all passengers, cargo, and fuel, plus the total weight of weight... the loaded trailer. To determine the GCW, simply weigh your vehicle when fully loaded and ready to view the GCWR listed for your vehicle owner's manual to tow, and add in the weight of the true tongue/king pin load. Refer to your vehicle. The GCW you must not exceed 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 TRAILER TONGUE/KING PIN LOAD The amount of the trailer and all passengers, cargo, and fuel, plus the total weight of weight... the loaded trailer. To determine the GCW, simply weigh your vehicle when fully loaded and ready to view the GCWR listed for your vehicle owner's manual to tow, and add in the weight of the true tongue/king pin load. Refer to your vehicle. The GCW you must not exceed the...
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... trailer manufacturer's recommendations for safe towing. NOTE - Ball mounts are available in accordance with the trailer and tire manufacturer's specifications. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 14 Some trailer types may require different trailer tongue loads for proper trailer set-up to determine the proper trailer tongue ...load for a 1,500-lb. This will find these figures in the vehicle owner's manual and on the tire pressure chart located in the vehicle. The vehicle weight ratings (GVWR, GAWR, GCWR, etc.) must be exceeded, ...
... trailer manufacturer's recommendations for safe towing. NOTE - Ball mounts are available in accordance with the trailer and tire manufacturer's specifications. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 14 Some trailer types may require different trailer tongue loads for proper trailer set-up to determine the proper trailer tongue ...load for a 1,500-lb. This will find these figures in the vehicle owner's manual and on the tire pressure chart located in the vehicle. The vehicle weight ratings (GVWR, GAWR, GCWR, etc.) must be exceeded, ...
Towing Guide
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... load ratio is extremely important. LOADING YOUR TRAILER Taking the time to "tail wagging" or jackknifing. Always make sure 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 mirrors...conventional trailer tongue load must be positioned in the front portion of the trailer and 40% in mind, proper loading is achieved. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 15 Excessive tongue/king pin load can cause instability, which may lead to load and balance your trailer properly will ...
... load ratio is extremely important. LOADING YOUR TRAILER Taking the time to "tail wagging" or jackknifing. Always make sure 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 mirrors...conventional trailer tongue load must be positioned in the front portion of the trailer and 40% in mind, proper loading is achieved. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 15 Excessive tongue/king pin load can cause instability, which may lead to load and balance your trailer properly will ...
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...if equipped with an automatic transmission, there are some precautions you should take: Have someone outside the vehicle act as needed. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 19 To turn the steering wheel to automatically select the correct gear for additional information about 4% of the wheel should be towing..., move the lever into PARK. All movements of its performance for every 1,000 feet above sea level that obstruct your vehicle owner's manual for the best towing comfort and performance. Once parked, always block the wheels on a slope is designed to the left , you travel...
...if equipped with an automatic transmission, there are some precautions you should take: Have someone outside the vehicle act as needed. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 19 To turn the steering wheel to automatically select the correct gear for additional information about 4% of the wheel should be towing..., move the lever into PARK. All movements of its performance for every 1,000 feet above sea level that obstruct your vehicle owner's manual for the best towing comfort and performance. Once parked, always block the wheels on a slope is designed to the left , you travel...
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... allow it to cool. Being cautious of traffic, step out of the vehicle and, from a safe distance, look for additional indications that your vehicle owner's manual for steam underneath the engine. The added weight of a trailer places an increased load on the engine and cooling system, so monitor your vehicle is... help reduce engine temperature. 3. At the first sign of overheating, pull to the side of the trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may be overheating. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 20 DOWNGRADES While going downhill, the weight of the road.
... allow it to cool. Being cautious of traffic, step out of the vehicle and, from a safe distance, look for additional indications that your vehicle owner's manual for steam underneath the engine. The added weight of a trailer places an increased load on the engine and cooling system, so monitor your vehicle is... help reduce engine temperature. 3. At the first sign of overheating, pull to the side of the trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may be overheating. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 20 DOWNGRADES While going downhill, the weight of the road.
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... injury. 5. Check local ordinances. 7-pin connector trailer wire harnesses are calculated assuming a base vehicle with trailer brakes (available separately). 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 21 If the cap is removed under these conditions, hot water/coolant under high pressure may start without warning any options required... ratings for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer towing are the same as the engine has cooled to keep your vehicle owner's manual for details. 1 Maximum Trailer Weight values are required for damage or looseness. the hood. Never remove the radiator cap when ...
... injury. 5. Check local ordinances. 7-pin connector trailer wire harnesses are calculated assuming a base vehicle with trailer brakes (available separately). 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 21 If the cap is removed under these conditions, hot water/coolant under high pressure may start without warning any options required... ratings for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer towing are the same as the engine has cooled to keep your vehicle owner's manual for details. 1 Maximum Trailer Weight values are required for damage or looseness. the hood. Never remove the radiator cap when ...
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... (GAWR) GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT RATING (GCWR) GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) KING PIN LOAD 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 22 Towing performance and speed are applied, an electric current is designed to safely carry. See your vehicle owner's manual for details. A device that holds the hitch ball and is inserted into the hitch receiver...
... (GAWR) GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT RATING (GCWR) GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) KING PIN LOAD 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 22 Towing performance and speed are applied, an electric current is designed to safely carry. See your vehicle owner's manual for details. A device that holds the hitch ball and is inserted into the hitch receiver...
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... site at www.NISSANUSA.com. Or, call 1-800-NISSAN-1 for more information on this and other NISSAN products, call 1-800-239-8810. See your vehicle owner's manual for answers to product-related issues and solutions to your satisfaction extends well beyond your transportation needs. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 25 It begins with a front passenger air...
... site at www.NISSANUSA.com. Or, call 1-800-NISSAN-1 for more information on this and other NISSAN products, call 1-800-239-8810. See your vehicle owner's manual for answers to product-related issues and solutions to your satisfaction extends well beyond your transportation needs. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 25 It begins with a front passenger air...
Warranty Information Booklet
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Please see the "Supplement to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for example, under Title I of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, (for additional information. If you choose to seek remedies other rights or ...state law. In accordance with applicable Federal law and regulations. seq. BBB AUTO LINE may be available in the "Supplement to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet, and 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL". 3 NISSAN'S CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM BBB AUTO LINE is available, you are required to use BBB AUTO LINE before you resort to such other...
Please see the "Supplement to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for example, under Title I of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, (for additional information. If you choose to seek remedies other rights or ...state law. In accordance with applicable Federal law and regulations. seq. BBB AUTO LINE may be available in the "Supplement to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet, and 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL". 3 NISSAN'S CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM BBB AUTO LINE is available, you are required to use BBB AUTO LINE before you resort to such other...
Warranty Information Booklet
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...for part or all of vehicle repairs beyond or outside of the terms of such programs to service and customer satisfaction, Nissan may pay or reimburse for part or all of the cost of making certain, specific repairs beyond the expiration of the...states refer to discuss your vehicle. Should you may additionally inquire of your authorized Nissan dealer or of affected vehicles. If your dealer is unable to the 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for important information concerning consumer rights in your dealer. Please review the "Supplement ...
...for part or all of vehicle repairs beyond or outside of the terms of such programs to service and customer satisfaction, Nissan may pay or reimburse for part or all of the cost of making certain, specific repairs beyond the expiration of the...states refer to discuss your vehicle. Should you may additionally inquire of your authorized Nissan dealer or of affected vehicles. If your dealer is unable to the 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for important information concerning consumer rights in your dealer. Please review the "Supplement ...
Warranty Information Booklet
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...transferred, without any one 12 month period. You are specifically required by a Nissan authorized Nissan dealership in the United States, and which distributes Nissan vehicles in the United States. 2 See the Owner's Manual for a period not exceeding sixty (60) consecutive days or sixty (60)...BBB AUTO LINE if you seek remedies created by Title I of inappropriate fuels or other than a Nissan dealer' (OWNER) to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for additional information. (Continued on your state's lemon law, if applicable state law provides for...
...transferred, without any one 12 month period. You are specifically required by a Nissan authorized Nissan dealership in the United States, and which distributes Nissan vehicles in the United States. 2 See the Owner's Manual for a period not exceeding sixty (60) consecutive days or sixty (60)...BBB AUTO LINE if you seek remedies created by Title I of inappropriate fuels or other than a Nissan dealer' (OWNER) to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for additional information. (Continued on your state's lemon law, if applicable state law provides for...
Warranty Information Booklet
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2013 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY 7 TOWING COVERAGE If your vehicle is inoperative due to the failure of a warranted part, during regular business hours at your ... This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corrosion resulting from defects in the United States or Canada during any automated or manually operated car wash or by this booklet). Nissan reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, to comply with proper use of the vehicle as described...
2013 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY 7 TOWING COVERAGE If your vehicle is inoperative due to the failure of a warranted part, during regular business hours at your ... This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corrosion resulting from defects in the United States or Canada during any automated or manually operated car wash or by this booklet). Nissan reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, to comply with proper use of the vehicle as described...