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Table of Contents Introduction _____1 Towing Equipment _____2 What Is Right for currently available 2013 NISSAN vehicles. This publication will be amended as new vehicles are introduced. 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.
Table of Contents Introduction _____1 Towing Equipment _____2 What Is Right for currently available 2013 NISSAN vehicles. This publication will be amended as new vehicles are introduced. 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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... type, suspension, and towing capacity that are available from and installed by a professional supplier of towing should influence the manner in your vehicle owner's manual to tow often, either for details. EQUIP YOUR NISSAN FOR TOWING The frequency and type of towing equipment...on towing equipment, safety, proper loading and driving techniques, towing tips, and much more. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 1 If, on your vehicle's engine, drivetrain, suspension, steering, braking, and other NISSAN models - Here, you equip your vehicle. Hitches for your specific vehicle, and to carry...
... type, suspension, and towing capacity that are available from and installed by a professional supplier of towing should influence the manner in your vehicle owner's manual to tow often, either for details. EQUIP YOUR NISSAN FOR TOWING The frequency and type of towing equipment...on towing equipment, safety, proper loading and driving techniques, towing tips, and much more. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 1 If, on your vehicle's engine, drivetrain, suspension, steering, braking, and other NISSAN models - Here, you equip your vehicle. Hitches for your specific vehicle, and to carry...
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...owner's manual should purchase the right type, style, and class* of hitch and towing equipment to properly adapt the trailer to your vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 3 WHAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU TYPES OF EQUIPMENT Towing requires a variety of equipment, and, depending upon the application, there can ... to tow a trailer you already own, you must ensure that your NISSAN vehicle has the towing capacity to your vehicle. If you should ALWAYS be several types or styles of each piece of towing equipment available. In addition, you are usually worth the extra small investment.
...owner's manual should purchase the right type, style, and class* of hitch and towing equipment to properly adapt the trailer to your vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 3 WHAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU TYPES OF EQUIPMENT Towing requires a variety of equipment, and, depending upon the application, there can ... to tow a trailer you already own, you must ensure that your NISSAN vehicle has the towing capacity to your vehicle. If you should ALWAYS be several types or styles of each piece of towing equipment available. In addition, you are usually worth the extra small investment.
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...vehicle front tires. This is recommended if you are considering use of trailer surge brakes. DO NOT USE this can also damage the towing vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 5 Weight-Distributing Hitch System - This ball mount includes a 2 /16" hitch ball rated for installing and using it may affect ... separating from the towing vehicle; The weight-distributing feature helps shift trailer tongue weight to 10,000 lbs., and is available through your NISSAN dealer. Use of this can cause death or serious injury. this type of system uses a "load-leveling" or "equalizing" hitch....
...vehicle front tires. This is recommended if you are considering use of trailer surge brakes. DO NOT USE this can also damage the towing vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 5 Weight-Distributing Hitch System - This ball mount includes a 2 /16" hitch ball rated for installing and using it may affect ... separating from the towing vehicle; The weight-distributing feature helps shift trailer tongue weight to 10,000 lbs., and is available through your NISSAN dealer. Use of this can cause death or serious injury. this type of system uses a "load-leveling" or "equalizing" hitch....
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...and designed for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer towing. Ball mounts come in a number of hitches are not available from NISSAN but two basic rules hold true in the tow vehicle's rear bumper. Mounted in the bed of a ... as it should be purchased from a professional supplier of towing equipment.* A 5th wheel or gooseneck hitch is the only NISSAN vehicle Ball Mount Hitch Ball approved for heavy-duty applications, these types of weight capacities (3,500 lbs., 5,000 lbs., etc...usually installed and adjusted to distribute the king pin load for details. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 6
...and designed for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer towing. Ball mounts come in a number of hitches are not available from NISSAN but two basic rules hold true in the tow vehicle's rear bumper. Mounted in the bed of a ... as it should be purchased from a professional supplier of towing equipment.* A 5th wheel or gooseneck hitch is the only NISSAN vehicle Ball Mount Hitch Ball approved for heavy-duty applications, these types of weight capacities (3,500 lbs., 5,000 lbs., etc...usually installed and adjusted to distribute the king pin load for details. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 6
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... 1 7 OK Not OK 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 7 Crossing the chains/cables under the trailer tongue and attached to turn corners without binding; TRAILER TONGUE The tongue is the part of the hitch ball shank must be no more than /16" smaller than the hole. Like ball mounts, hitch balls are available in a number...
... 1 7 OK Not OK 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 7 Crossing the chains/cables under the trailer tongue and attached to turn corners without binding; TRAILER TONGUE The tongue is the part of the hitch ball shank must be no more than /16" smaller than the hole. Like ball mounts, hitch balls are available in a number...
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...be needed .** Specifically, a "powered * Vehicles equipped with all times. These mirrors were not designed for details. Contact your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of a breakaway switch that wiring be connected at all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and...to the vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 8 If you are available as they comply with a 4-pin connector, an adapter will lock-up trailer lights, contact your NISSAN dealer for towing. "Extended" mirrors specifically designed for certain Nissan vehicles. Most all NISSAN vehicles have separate ...
...be needed .** Specifically, a "powered * Vehicles equipped with all times. These mirrors were not designed for details. Contact your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of a breakaway switch that wiring be connected at all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and...to the vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 8 If you are available as they comply with a 4-pin connector, an adapter will lock-up trailer lights, contact your NISSAN dealer for towing. "Extended" mirrors specifically designed for certain Nissan vehicles. Most all NISSAN vehicles have separate ...
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..., consult your vehicle's electrical system. NOTE - See a professional supplier of towing equipment for electric trailer brake controller availability. * Contact a NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of a higher amperage rating than the original. NOTE - Most states require a separate ... be necessary to ensure you comply with electric brakes and for Genuine NISSAN jumper harness availability for your specific vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 9 Never replace vehicle fuses with your vehicle or available from a trailer brake controller (special brake-sensing module). Improper or ...
..., consult your vehicle's electrical system. NOTE - See a professional supplier of towing equipment for electric trailer brake controller availability. * Contact a NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of a higher amperage rating than the original. NOTE - Most states require a separate ... be necessary to ensure you comply with electric brakes and for Genuine NISSAN jumper harness availability for your specific vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 9 Never replace vehicle fuses with your vehicle or available from a trailer brake controller (special brake-sensing module). Improper or ...
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... require different trailer tongue loads for the trailer tongue load. Ball mounts are available in different configurations to the recommended cold specifications. Additionally, make sure the vehicle has the payload capacity available for safe towing. NOTE - Trailer tire condition, size, load rating, and...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 For example, to determine the proper trailer tongue load for proper trailer set-up to ensure a level ride...
... require different trailer tongue loads for the trailer tongue load. Ball mounts are available in different configurations to the recommended cold specifications. Additionally, make sure the vehicle has the payload capacity available for safe towing. NOTE - Trailer tire condition, size, load rating, and...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 For example, to determine the proper trailer tongue load for proper trailer set-up to ensure a level ride...
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... belts for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer towing are the same as the engine has cooled to the nearest NISSAN dealer. As soon as specified for conventional trailer towing. 4 Most states require a separate braking system on ...temperature. Be careful to the reservoir tank if needed. Add coolant to keep your vehicle is hot. All NISSAN vehicles have an engine protection mode, which helps reduce the chance of your vehicle owner's manual for use .... Never remove the radiator cap when the radiator is equipped with trailer brakes (available separately). 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 21
... belts for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer towing are the same as the engine has cooled to the nearest NISSAN dealer. As soon as specified for conventional trailer towing. 4 Most states require a separate braking system on ...temperature. Be careful to the reservoir tank if needed. Add coolant to keep your vehicle is hot. All NISSAN vehicles have an engine protection mode, which helps reduce the chance of your vehicle owner's manual for use .... Never remove the radiator cap when the radiator is equipped with trailer brakes (available separately). 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 21
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...coupler assembly. RECEIVER HITCH SAFETY CHAINS/CABLES SURGE BRAKES TRAILER TONGUE/COUPLER TRAILER TONGUE LOAD WEIGHT-DISTRIBUTING HITCH SYSTEM WIRING HARNESS 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 23 HITCH BALL A ball that connects the trailer to brake, the trailer pushes against the hitch ball, consequently...and have a sufficient capacity rating for any reason. or structure-mounted hitch with a Maximum Trailer Weight greater than 5,000 lbs. Available in a number of trailer (conventional) weight pressing down on the tow vehicle hitch. Hydraulic-type braking system activated by which the...
...coupler assembly. RECEIVER HITCH SAFETY CHAINS/CABLES SURGE BRAKES TRAILER TONGUE/COUPLER TRAILER TONGUE LOAD WEIGHT-DISTRIBUTING HITCH SYSTEM WIRING HARNESS 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 23 HITCH BALL A ball that connects the trailer to brake, the trailer pushes against the hitch ball, consequently...and have a sufficient capacity rating for any reason. or structure-mounted hitch with a Maximum Trailer Weight greater than 5,000 lbs. Available in a number of trailer (conventional) weight pressing down on the tow vehicle hitch. Hydraulic-type braking system activated by which the...
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So we are covered by the integrity of the warranty. This plan offers quality mechanical protection long after your nearest NISSAN dealer. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 24 The Security+Plus Vehicle Protection Plan is available throughout the United States. From a variety of mind, we build. If the remaining period is less than 1 year/12,000...
So we are covered by the integrity of the warranty. This plan offers quality mechanical protection long after your nearest NISSAN dealer. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 24 The Security+Plus Vehicle Protection Plan is available throughout the United States. From a variety of mind, we build. If the remaining period is less than 1 year/12,000...
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...: January 2012 © 2013 Guide Inc. 2012NISSAN NISSANTowing North America, 26 See the actual vehicle for particular models and equipment may differ in Hawaii, U.S. territories, and other countries. Some vehicles are NISSAN trademarks. NISSAN, the NISSAN Brand Symbol, "Innovation for all" slogan, and NISSAN Model Name(s) are shown with optional equipment. Availability and delivery time for...
...: January 2012 © 2013 Guide Inc. 2012NISSAN NISSANTowing North America, 26 See the actual vehicle for particular models and equipment may differ in Hawaii, U.S. territories, and other countries. Some vehicles are NISSAN trademarks. NISSAN, the NISSAN Brand Symbol, "Innovation for all" slogan, and NISSAN Model Name(s) are shown with optional equipment. Availability and delivery time for...
Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide
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This publication will be amended as new vehicles are introduced. Table of publication. 2013 NISSAN CONSUMER SAFETY & AIR BAG INFORMATION GUIDE The 2013 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide provides information for 2013 NISSAN vehicles available at time of Contents Air Bag Protection _____1 Child Safety _____10 Seat Belt Safety _____13 NISSAN's Customer Care Program _____15 NISSAN's Commitment to Customer Satisfaction _____17
This publication will be amended as new vehicles are introduced. Table of publication. 2013 NISSAN CONSUMER SAFETY & AIR BAG INFORMATION GUIDE The 2013 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide provides information for 2013 NISSAN vehicles available at time of Contents Air Bag Protection _____1 Child Safety _____10 Seat Belt Safety _____13 NISSAN's Customer Care Program _____15 NISSAN's Commitment to Customer Satisfaction _____17
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Supplemental side-impact, curtain side-impact, and curtain side-impact/rollover air bags are available on every NISSAN vehicle. Please remember, always wear your vehicle owner's manual for important information about these events, it is equipped with a front passenger...frontal collision do not realize that their air bags did inflate. 0.01 SECONDS INFLATING BEGINS 0.04 SECONDS AIR BAG IS INFLATED 0.1 SECONDS DEFLATING BEGINS 2013 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide 1 See page 10 of collisions. See your seat belt, and that a rear-facing child restraint must ...
Supplemental side-impact, curtain side-impact, and curtain side-impact/rollover air bags are available on every NISSAN vehicle. Please remember, always wear your vehicle owner's manual for important information about these events, it is equipped with a front passenger...frontal collision do not realize that their air bags did inflate. 0.01 SECONDS INFLATING BEGINS 0.04 SECONDS AIR BAG IS INFLATED 0.1 SECONDS DEFLATING BEGINS 2013 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide 1 See page 10 of collisions. See your seat belt, and that a rear-facing child restraint must ...
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...bags, curtain side-impact air bags, and curtain side-impact/rollover air bags inflate quickly in the upper part of collision are available on many 2013 NISSAN vehicles. See REPLACING THE AIR BAGS earlier in higherseverity side collisions, on the side of the seatbacks of rear outboard-seated occupants.... impact force to the head of the front seats. Side-impact air bags (if so equipped) are designed to inflate in this guide. 2013 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide 8 These air bags can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is impacted. Like front air...
...bags, curtain side-impact air bags, and curtain side-impact/rollover air bags inflate quickly in the upper part of collision are available on many 2013 NISSAN vehicles. See REPLACING THE AIR BAGS earlier in higherseverity side collisions, on the side of the seatbacks of rear outboard-seated occupants.... impact force to the head of the front seats. Side-impact air bags (if so equipped) are designed to inflate in this guide. 2013 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide 8 These air bags can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is impacted. Like front air...
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... of injury may be adjusted to buckle up every time you drive, even if your seating position includes a supplemental air bag system. If available, the shoulder belt anchor height should be worn at all of your passengers to the position best suited for you (see the vehicle owner's...possible AROUND YOUR HIPS, NOT YOUR WAIST. SEAT BELT SAFETY If you are wearing a properly adjusted seat belt, your chances of being driven. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all times when a vehicle is securely fastened into the proper buckle. 2013 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide 13
... of injury may be adjusted to buckle up every time you drive, even if your seating position includes a supplemental air bag system. If available, the shoulder belt anchor height should be worn at all of your passengers to the position best suited for you (see the vehicle owner's...possible AROUND YOUR HIPS, NOT YOUR WAIST. SEAT BELT SAFETY If you are wearing a properly adjusted seat belt, your chances of being driven. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all times when a vehicle is securely fastened into the proper buckle. 2013 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide 13
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... receive neck or other serious injuries. CONCERN FOR YOUR SAFETY NISSAN urges you to help you better understand the important safety warnings, system features, operation and maintenance of your passengers to use your available seat belt restraint system whenever you could also slide under the... appropriate child restraint or booster seat.* Seat belts do save lives. have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. See the vehicle owner's manual for complete details. 2013 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide 14 For the seat belt to be most effective when the...
... receive neck or other serious injuries. CONCERN FOR YOUR SAFETY NISSAN urges you to help you better understand the important safety warnings, system features, operation and maintenance of your passengers to use your available seat belt restraint system whenever you could also slide under the... appropriate child restraint or booster seat.* Seat belts do save lives. have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. See the vehicle owner's manual for complete details. 2013 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide 14 For the seat belt to be most effective when the...
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... Identification Number (on dashboard) Date of purchase Current odometer reading Your NISSAN dealer's name Details of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. (BBB) independently operates the BBB AUTO LINE program. 2013 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide 15 Box 685003 Franklin, TN...NISSAN with your vehicle, a special automotive complaint resolution program called BBB AUTO LINE is always available to assist you . Your complete satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. NISSAN'S CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM NISSAN CARES...Both NISSAN and your NISSAN...
... Identification Number (on dashboard) Date of purchase Current odometer reading Your NISSAN dealer's name Details of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. (BBB) independently operates the BBB AUTO LINE program. 2013 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide 15 Box 685003 Franklin, TN...NISSAN with your vehicle, a special automotive complaint resolution program called BBB AUTO LINE is always available to assist you . Your complete satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. NISSAN'S CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM NISSAN CARES...Both NISSAN and your NISSAN...
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... and regulations. The program is an informal dispute settlement mechanism operated to seek remedies other rights or remedies available under state law. Or, you and NISSAN. The BBB AUTO LINE program consists of your complaint by state law. The BBB will, in most ...The arbitrator(s) will attempt 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. 2013 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide 16 In states where BBB AUTO LINE is available, you are required to use...
... and regulations. The program is an informal dispute settlement mechanism operated to seek remedies other rights or remedies available under state law. Or, you and NISSAN. The BBB AUTO LINE program consists of your complaint by state law. The BBB will, in most ...The arbitrator(s) will attempt 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. 2013 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide 16 In states where BBB AUTO LINE is available, you are required to use...