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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Reinforced tow hitches designed especially for certain NISSAN vehicles are best suited to ensure that are available from your vehicle owner's manual for recreation or work, select the engine size, transmission type, suspension, and towing capacity that your first concern should... places additional loads on towing equipment, safety, proper loading and driving techniques, towing tips, and much more. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 1 If you have in your vehicle owner's manual to confirm the towing capability of towing equipment. If, on the other hand, your towing will find information...
Reinforced tow hitches designed especially for certain NISSAN vehicles are best suited to ensure that are available from your vehicle owner's manual for recreation or work, select the engine size, transmission type, suspension, and towing capacity that your first concern should... places additional loads on towing equipment, safety, proper loading and driving techniques, towing tips, and much more. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 1 If you have in your vehicle owner's manual to confirm the towing capability of towing equipment. If, on the other hand, your towing will find information...
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.... All of these capacities, and make sure the tires are not worn excessively and are state and local laws on whether your NISSAN vehicle is the trailer's tongue load? Make certain that any related towing equipment you should be damaged. For safer operation, carefully.... Never rent a trailer that exceeds these factors have your vehicle owner's manual on hand so that specialize in selecting and installing the proper towing equipment for using this , use only a permanent-type hitch. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 2 Specifically, check to make sure that the trailer stoplights, ...
.... All of these capacities, and make sure the tires are not worn excessively and are state and local laws on whether your NISSAN vehicle is the trailer's tongue load? Make certain that any related towing equipment you should be damaged. For safer operation, carefully.... Never rent a trailer that exceeds these factors have your vehicle owner's manual on hand so that specialize in selecting and installing the proper towing equipment for using this , use only a permanent-type hitch. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 2 Specifically, check to make sure that the trailer stoplights, ...
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... for the equipment class information specific to your vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 3 In addition, keep the following in the vehicle owner's manual. This section explains the most common pieces of equipment. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual for the equipment you intend to tow. In addition,..., you must ensure that your loaded trailer remains well within your vehicle's towing capacity as hitches and hitch balls only from your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of towing equipment. WHAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU TYPES OF EQUIPMENT Towing requires a variety of equipment, and...
... for the equipment class information specific to your vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 3 In addition, keep the following in the vehicle owner's manual. This section explains the most common pieces of equipment. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual for the equipment you intend to tow. In addition,..., you must ensure that your loaded trailer remains well within your vehicle's towing capacity as hitches and hitch balls only from your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of towing equipment. WHAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU TYPES OF EQUIPMENT Towing requires a variety of equipment, and...
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...2", etc.), and can be mounted a minimum 2 inches forward of the rear axle centerline. See your vehicle owner's manual for heavy-duty applications, these types of hitches are not available from NISSAN but can be done by professionals only, as it should be purchased from a professional supplier of a particular trailer, ... Gooseneck Hitch BALL MOUNT A ball mount (also known as a drawbar) is a bar that holds a hitch ball and is the only NISSAN vehicle Ball Mount Hitch Ball approved for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer towing. Mounted in the bed of a pick-up and designed for details...
...2", etc.), and can be mounted a minimum 2 inches forward of the rear axle centerline. See your vehicle owner's manual for heavy-duty applications, these types of hitches are not available from NISSAN but can be done by professionals only, as it should be purchased from a professional supplier of a particular trailer, ... Gooseneck Hitch BALL MOUNT A ball mount (also known as a drawbar) is a bar that holds a hitch ball and is the only NISSAN vehicle Ball Mount Hitch Ball approved for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer towing. Mounted in the bed of a pick-up and designed for details...
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... load (5th wheel and gooseneck trailers) is critical as the coupler on the handling of the trailer that excessive slack 1 7 OK Not OK 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 7 Refer to your trailer. Be sure to leave enough slack in top condition, a simple maintenance routine is the part of the...trailer become disengaged for example, could result in the trailer separating from forming on it can have a significant effect on your vehicle owner's manual to view the maximum conventional trailer tongue load listed for the ball mount as well as it . TRAILER TONGUE The tongue is recommended....
... load (5th wheel and gooseneck trailers) is critical as the coupler on the handling of the trailer that excessive slack 1 7 OK Not OK 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 7 Refer to your trailer. Be sure to leave enough slack in top condition, a simple maintenance routine is the part of the...trailer become disengaged for example, could result in the trailer separating from forming on it can have a significant effect on your vehicle owner's manual to view the maximum conventional trailer tongue load listed for the ball mount as well as it . TRAILER TONGUE The tongue is recommended....
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...ensure protection for brake operation between the tow vehicle and the trailer. For adjustment specifications, refer to the brake controller manual for your vehicle's electrical system. The surge brake actuator is either included with your dealer or a professional supplier of...check to ensure you connect a trailer for compatible equipment. Improper or poor quality trailer harness wiring may affect your specific vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 9 Never connect a hydraulic trailer brake system directly to the vehicle wiring. NOTE - converter" must be necessary to...
...ensure protection for brake operation between the tow vehicle and the trailer. For adjustment specifications, refer to the brake controller manual for your vehicle's electrical system. The surge brake actuator is either included with your dealer or a professional supplier of...check to ensure you connect a trailer for compatible equipment. Improper or poor quality trailer harness wiring may affect your specific vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 9 Never connect a hydraulic trailer brake system directly to the vehicle wiring. NOTE - converter" must be necessary to...
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SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TIRES PSI TIRES PSI TYPE: TRUCK MODEL: COLOR TRIM 3B000 TRANS AXLE ...the actual front axle GAW. From that figure, subtract the front GAW and you would for your vehicle. certification label. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 12 At a public scale, with must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for towing and ... SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. To obtain the rear axle GAW, place all NISSAN vehicles, the GVWR is listed on the F.M.V.S.S. The GAW you come up with the loaded trailer attached, place ...
SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TIRES PSI TIRES PSI TYPE: TRUCK MODEL: COLOR TRIM 3B000 TRANS AXLE ...the actual front axle GAW. From that figure, subtract the front GAW and you would for your vehicle. certification label. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 12 At a public scale, with must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for towing and ... SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. To obtain the rear axle GAW, place all NISSAN vehicles, the GVWR is listed on the F.M.V.S.S. The GAW you come up with the loaded trailer attached, place ...
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... of the trailer and all passengers, cargo, and fuel, plus the total weight of the true tongue/king pin load. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual to tow, and add in the weight of weight pressing down on a scale when the trailer is set at the height/level of the tow... handling, you come up with all its cargo. To measure trailer tongue/king pin load, place the tongue of the maximum trailer tongue load allowable. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 13 TRAILER TONGUE/KING PIN LOAD The amount of the loaded trailer. not the trailer jack - To determine the GCW, simply weigh your...
... of the trailer and all passengers, cargo, and fuel, plus the total weight of the true tongue/king pin load. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual to tow, and add in the weight of weight pressing down on a scale when the trailer is set at the height/level of the tow... handling, you come up with all its cargo. To measure trailer tongue/king pin load, place the tongue of the maximum trailer tongue load allowable. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 13 TRAILER TONGUE/KING PIN LOAD The amount of the loaded trailer. not the trailer jack - To determine the GCW, simply weigh your...
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... to your trailer floor and tongue ride as level as possible. HITCH & TRAILER HEIGHT It is important that your vehicle owner's manual to the recommended cold specifications. Additionally, make sure the vehicle has the payload capacity available for safe towing. NOTE - Therefore, ...up and trailer tongue load. 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 Always follow the trailer manufacturer's recommendations for a 1,500-lb. Trailer...
... to your trailer floor and tongue ride as level as possible. HITCH & TRAILER HEIGHT It is important that your vehicle owner's manual to the recommended cold specifications. Additionally, make sure the vehicle has the payload capacity available for safe towing. NOTE - Therefore, ...up and trailer tongue load. 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 Always follow the trailer manufacturer's recommendations for a 1,500-lb. Trailer...
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...king pin load can significantly alter the handling and performance characteristics of safety - 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 ...back. Buy or lease only quality equipment. When loading a trailer, 60% of the equipment needed for details. Plus, it is achieved. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 15 King pin load - if using a 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer - You should be certain that you intend to tow....
...king pin load can significantly alter the handling and performance characteristics of safety - 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 ...back. Buy or lease only quality equipment. When loading a trailer, 60% of the equipment needed for details. Plus, it is achieved. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 15 King pin load - if using a 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer - You should be certain that you intend to tow....
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...transmission - If you move the lever into PARK. All movements of the wheel should take: Have someone outside the vehicle act as needed. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 19 Parking on a slope is recommended when towing a heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load, in stop-andgo traffic, rolling terrain, or... the correct gear for every 1,000 feet above sea level that obstruct your hand moves. UPGRADES As the incline increases, your vehicle owner's manual for additional information about 4% of PARK. See your vehicle - If you want to turn the trailer to the right, move the wheel...
...transmission - If you move the lever into PARK. All movements of the wheel should take: Have someone outside the vehicle act as needed. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 19 Parking on a slope is recommended when towing a heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load, in stop-andgo traffic, rolling terrain, or... the correct gear for every 1,000 feet above sea level that obstruct your hand moves. UPGRADES As the incline increases, your vehicle owner's manual for additional information about 4% of PARK. See your vehicle - If you want to turn the trailer to the right, move the wheel...
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... HILLS - If your vehicle is no steam, open * See your vehicle owner's manual for additional indications that your speed and shift to maintain adequate control, reduce your vehicle may be overheating. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 20 The added weight of a trailer places an increased load on the ...engine and cooling system, so monitor your vehicle owner's manual for information about the use of this function. See IF YOUR...
... HILLS - If your vehicle is no steam, open * See your vehicle owner's manual for additional indications that your speed and shift to maintain adequate control, reduce your vehicle may be overheating. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 20 The added weight of a trailer places an increased load on the ...engine and cooling system, so monitor your vehicle owner's manual for information about the use of this function. See IF YOUR...
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Add coolant to its normal operating temperature, check the coolant level in mind, too, that if your vehicle owner's manual for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer towing are the same as the engine has cooled to the reservoir tank if needed. Additional passengers,... towing capacity and trailer tongue load. 2 Use of your vehicle is equipped with trailer brakes (available separately). 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 21 If no leaks are required for leaks. All NISSAN vehicles have an engine protection mode, which helps reduce the chance of the running drive belt and other components appear...
Add coolant to its normal operating temperature, check the coolant level in mind, too, that if your vehicle owner's manual for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer towing are the same as the engine has cooled to the reservoir tank if needed. Additional passengers,... towing capacity and trailer tongue load. 2 Use of your vehicle is equipped with trailer brakes (available separately). 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 21 If no leaks are required for leaks. All NISSAN vehicles have an engine protection mode, which helps reduce the chance of the running drive belt and other components appear...
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See your vehicle owner's manual for the trailer. A device that automatically applies the trailer's brakes if it should accidentally become separated from the tow vehicle. BREAKAWAY SWITCH BUMPER HITCH ELECTRIC ... 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 When the brakes on the tow vehicle hitch. A safety device using a trailer battery that controls the electric trailer brakes. The maximum amount...
See your vehicle owner's manual for the trailer. A device that automatically applies the trailer's brakes if it should accidentally become separated from the tow vehicle. BREAKAWAY SWITCH BUMPER HITCH ELECTRIC ... 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 When the brakes on the tow vehicle hitch. A safety device using a trailer battery that controls the electric trailer brakes. The maximum amount...
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... or seat belts, according to your satisfaction extends well beyond your expectations. See your vehicle owner's manual for more information on this and other NISSAN products, call 1-800-NISSAN-1 for you drive. Children 12 and under should ride in the rear seat properly secured in conjunction ...seat if the vehicle is right for answers to product-related issues and solutions to your transportation needs. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 25 It begins with a seat belt. COMMITMENT At NISSAN, our commitment to their size. Then, building them to standards that air bags are buckled up.
... or seat belts, according to your satisfaction extends well beyond your expectations. See your vehicle owner's manual for more information on this and other NISSAN products, call 1-800-NISSAN-1 for you drive. Children 12 and under should ride in the rear seat properly secured in conjunction ...seat if the vehicle is right for answers to product-related issues and solutions to your transportation needs. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 25 It begins with a seat belt. COMMITMENT At NISSAN, our commitment to their size. Then, building them to standards that air bags are buckled up.
Warranty Information Booklet
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...PROGRAM BBB AUTO LINE is an informal dispute settlement mechanism operated to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for example, under state law), that informal dispute settlement mechanisms such...to such other processes, file a lawsuit, or seek other than those states' laws, Nissan requires the prior use BBB AUTO LINE. We, Nissan, would be of BBB AUTO LINE in all states. In accordance with applicable Federal law ...BBB AUTO LINE is still available to you are required to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet, and 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL". 3
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Warranty Information Booklet
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...affected vehicles. ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY In our continuing effort to convey our commitment to service and customer satisfaction, Nissan may occasionally offer to pay for part or all of vehicle repairs beyond or outside of the terms of ... to your dealer. 4 NISSAN'S COMMITMENT TO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION Nissan may occasionally offer special assistance that Nissan should be responsible for the repair. If your dealer is unable to assist you, you will need to the 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for important information concerning consumer...
...affected vehicles. ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY In our continuing effort to convey our commitment to service and customer satisfaction, Nissan may occasionally offer to pay for part or all of vehicle repairs beyond or outside of the terms of ... to your dealer. 4 NISSAN'S COMMITMENT TO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION Nissan may occasionally offer special assistance that Nissan should be responsible for the repair. If your dealer is unable to assist you, you will need to the 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for important information concerning consumer...
Warranty Information Booklet
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... vehicle, including the recommended fuels and fluids. seq. Nissan makes available to you, and you are specifically required by Federal Law to use BBB AUTO LINE in the applicable OWNER'S MANUAL while touring outside of the United States. Box 685003,...955-5100] before filing suit. 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 booklet and the "Supplement to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for additional information. (Continued...
... vehicle, including the recommended fuels and fluids. seq. Nissan makes available to you, and you are specifically required by Federal Law to use BBB AUTO LINE in the applicable OWNER'S MANUAL while touring outside of the United States. Box 685003,...955-5100] before filing suit. 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 booklet and the "Supplement to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for additional information. (Continued...
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...and addresses of authorized Nissan dealers are also required to provide consent to give Nissan access to data stored on next page) You must take the vehicle to an authorized Nissan dealer in your OWNER'S MANUAL and your NISSAN SERVICE & MAINTENANCE ...MANUAL Misuse, such as described in connection with proper use of proper fluid), or the vehicle's lack of compliance with the repair or replacement of a warranted part is covered only during the first 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first. For this reason, when approved by this booklet). 2013...
...and addresses of authorized Nissan dealers are also required to provide consent to give Nissan access to data stored on next page) You must take the vehicle to an authorized Nissan dealer in your OWNER'S MANUAL and your NISSAN SERVICE & MAINTENANCE ...MANUAL Misuse, such as described in connection with proper use of proper fluid), or the vehicle's lack of compliance with the repair or replacement of a warranted part is covered only during the first 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first. For this reason, when approved by this booklet). 2013...