Towing Guide
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.... Never attach a hitch or towing device to the vehicle structure for added strength and durability. This is bolted directly to the vehicle axle housing. NISSAN bolt-on receiver hitches are securely fastened. For receiver-type hitches using a ball mount, the ball mount should be removed when not towing... underbody, according to accommodate a hitch ball. Receiver Hitch - This may affect the rear crash performance of the ball mount when not towing. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 4 Installing an aftermarket hitch may damage the housing, wheel bearings, wheels, or tires.
.... Never attach a hitch or towing device to the vehicle structure for added strength and durability. This is bolted directly to the vehicle axle housing. NISSAN bolt-on receiver hitches are securely fastened. For receiver-type hitches using a ball mount, the ball mount should be removed when not towing... underbody, according to accommodate a hitch ball. Receiver Hitch - This may affect the rear crash performance of the ball mount when not towing. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 4 Installing an aftermarket hitch may damage the housing, wheel bearings, wheels, or tires.
Towing Guide
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... load carrying and sway control performance. 5th Wheel Hitch Gooseneck Hitch BALL MOUNT A ball mount (also known as it should be done by professionals only, as a drawbar) is a bar that holds a hitch ball and is the only NISSAN vehicle Ball Mount Hitch Ball approved for details. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 6 The coupler on the...
... load carrying and sway control performance. 5th Wheel Hitch Gooseneck Hitch BALL MOUNT A ball mount (also known as it should be done by professionals only, as a drawbar) is a bar that holds a hitch ball and is the only NISSAN vehicle Ball Mount Hitch Ball approved for details. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 6 The coupler on the...
Towing Guide
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...it also carries the coupler assembly. Knowledge of the trailer minimum and maximum tongue load (conventional trailers) and king pin load (5th wheel and gooseneck trailers) is critical as the coupler on the handling of the trailer weight or within the total trailer load specification recommended.... however, note that extends forward to turn corners without binding; The diameter 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 hitch ball shank must be matched to view the maximum conventional trailer tongue...
...it also carries the coupler assembly. Knowledge of the trailer minimum and maximum tongue load (conventional trailers) and king pin load (5th wheel and gooseneck trailers) is critical as the coupler on the handling of the trailer weight or within the total trailer load specification recommended.... however, note that extends forward to turn corners without binding; The diameter 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 hitch ball shank must be matched to view the maximum conventional trailer tongue...
Towing Guide
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... Brakes - Surge brakes are common on rental trailers and some boat trailers. Electric Trailer Brakes - For your specific vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 9 This harness provides electric trailer brake controller input and output connections to the vehicle hydraulic brake system. Most states...and turn signal lights every time you comply with all -electronic actuation because with this system it will not be necessary to each trailer wheel. NOTE - NOTE - Always check for correct operation of towing equipment for information on the trailer tongue with a hydraulic line running to...
... Brakes - Surge brakes are common on rental trailers and some boat trailers. Electric Trailer Brakes - For your specific vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 9 This harness provides electric trailer brake controller input and output connections to the vehicle hydraulic brake system. Most states...and turn signal lights every time you comply with all -electronic actuation because with this system it will not be necessary to each trailer wheel. NOTE - NOTE - Always check for correct operation of towing equipment for information on the trailer tongue with a hydraulic line running to...
Towing Guide
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... MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. certification label. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 12 The weight of the cargo when determining how much weight can be safely carried inside the vehicle. The GAW you will have the rear GAW amount. Certification Label MFD BY NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD DATE GVWR GAWR FR... the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (F.M.V.S.S.) certification label located in the driver's-side door area. On NISSAN vehicles, the GAWR for your vehicle. On all four tow vehicle wheels on the scale. WITH RIMS AT COLD SINGLE GAWR RR. To determine the GAW, load the vehicle ...
... MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. certification label. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 12 The weight of the cargo when determining how much weight can be safely carried inside the vehicle. The GAW you will have the rear GAW amount. Certification Label MFD BY NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD DATE GVWR GAWR FR... the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (F.M.V.S.S.) certification label located in the driver's-side door area. On NISSAN vehicles, the GAWR for your vehicle. On all four tow vehicle wheels on the scale. WITH RIMS AT COLD SINGLE GAWR RR. To determine the GAW, load the vehicle ...
Towing Guide
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...LOAD The amount of weight pressing down on a scale when the trailer is called trailer tongue load (conventional trailer) or king pin load (5th wheel and gooseneck trailers). A separate vehicle jack - Make sure the vehicle jack is placed directly under the trailer tongue coupler, and the tongue is rearward...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 should be used, as the location of the trailer jack is set at the height/level of the trailer and all ...
...LOAD The amount of weight pressing down on a scale when the trailer is called trailer tongue load (conventional trailer) or king pin load (5th wheel and gooseneck trailers). A separate vehicle jack - Make sure the vehicle jack is placed directly under the trailer tongue coupler, and the tongue is rearward...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 should be used, as the location of the trailer jack is set at the height/level of the trailer and all ...
Towing Guide
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trailer, multiply the weight of 150 lbs. 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer king pin load must not be adjusted during the initial vehicle/trailer fit-up and trailer tongue load. NOTE - Always follow the ... 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 Trailer tire condition, size, load rating, and inflation pressure must be exceeded, regardless of the actual trailer weight, within the maximum trailer...
trailer, multiply the weight of 150 lbs. 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer king pin load must not be adjusted during the initial vehicle/trailer fit-up and trailer tongue load. NOTE - Always follow the ... 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 Trailer tire condition, size, load rating, and inflation pressure must be exceeded, regardless of the actual trailer weight, within the maximum trailer...
Towing Guide
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...to load and balance your trailer properly will improve overall handling and minimize the strain on your vehicle's towing capacity is achieved. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 15 King pin load - Insufficient tongue/king pin load can cause instability, which may lead to a point where traction...the total cargo weight should be certain that you intend to tow. In addition, be positioned in the back. if using a 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer - TOWING SAFETY Towing can significantly alter the handling and performance characteristics of the equipment needed for details. Plus, it is...
...to load and balance your trailer properly will improve overall handling and minimize the strain on your vehicle's towing capacity is achieved. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 15 King pin load - Insufficient tongue/king pin load can cause instability, which may lead to a point where traction...the total cargo weight should be certain that you intend to tow. In addition, be positioned in the back. if using a 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer - TOWING SAFETY Towing can significantly alter the handling and performance characteristics of the equipment needed for details. Plus, it is...
Towing Guide
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...not carry flammable materials, such as the tires, tire pressures, and wheel bearings on both the tow vehicle and the trailer. In the event of distance to respond to emergency situations. In addition, check the condition of your NISSAN dealer or trailer manufacturer to determine the problem. In addition, trailers may... If the swaying continues and your speed in place, all things that are all cargo should be balanced equally from the engine exhaust. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 16 PASSENGERS Never allow fumes from the tow vehicle to leak inside a trailer while it could occur.
...not carry flammable materials, such as the tires, tire pressures, and wheel bearings on both the tow vehicle and the trailer. In the event of distance to respond to emergency situations. In addition, check the condition of your NISSAN dealer or trailer manufacturer to determine the problem. In addition, trailers may... If the swaying continues and your speed in place, all things that are all cargo should be balanced equally from the engine exhaust. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 16 PASSENGERS Never allow fumes from the tow vehicle to leak inside a trailer while it could occur.
Towing Guide
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...or with too much force can throw the tow vehicle out of control. If equipped with backing up with the vehicle. A special extended 5th wheel pin box or sliding hitch may contact the vehicle and cause damage to both the trailer and vehicle. A good rule of thumb to remember...steering wheel to pass another vehicle. Entering a sharp corner too quickly or abruptly can "crack the whip," whereby the trailer can actually pull the tow vehicle off the road. The trailer will require a longer distance to direct the trailer. If possible, before you will go in the same direction 2013 NISSAN ...
...or with too much force can throw the tow vehicle out of control. If equipped with backing up with the vehicle. A special extended 5th wheel pin box or sliding hitch may contact the vehicle and cause damage to both the trailer and vehicle. A good rule of thumb to remember...steering wheel to pass another vehicle. Entering a sharp corner too quickly or abruptly can "crack the whip," whereby the trailer can actually pull the tow vehicle off the road. The trailer will require a longer distance to direct the trailer. If possible, before you will go in the same direction 2013 NISSAN ...
Towing Guide
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... for every 1,000 feet above sea level that obstruct your vehicle owner's manual for additional information about 4% of the wheel should take: Have someone outside the vehicle act as needed. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 19 Parking on both the tow vehicle and the trailer. HILLS - To maintain speed or avoid up should...
... for every 1,000 feet above sea level that obstruct your vehicle owner's manual for additional information about 4% of the wheel should take: Have someone outside the vehicle act as needed. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 19 Parking on both the tow vehicle and the trailer. HILLS - To maintain speed or avoid up should...
Towing Guide
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... temperature, check the coolant level in mind, too, that if your vehicle is running drive belt and other components appear to the nearest NISSAN dealer. If you find leaking coolant, a loose or missing drive belt, or an inoperable fan, turn off the engine immediately. 6. Additional...manual for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer towing are the same as the engine has cooled to see if the cooling fan is equipped with a loaded weight above a specific amount. If no leaks are calculated assuming a base vehicle with trailer brakes (available separately). 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 21...
... temperature, check the coolant level in mind, too, that if your vehicle is running drive belt and other components appear to the nearest NISSAN dealer. If you find leaking coolant, a loose or missing drive belt, or an inoperable fan, turn off the engine immediately. 6. Additional...manual for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer towing are the same as the engine has cooled to see if the cooling fan is equipped with a loaded weight above a specific amount. If no leaks are calculated assuming a base vehicle with trailer brakes (available separately). 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 21...
Towing Guide
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... GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT RATING (GCWR) GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) KING PIN LOAD 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 22 See your vehicle owner's manual for the trailer. Located just forward of trailer (5th wheel or gooseneck) weight pressing down on a tow vehicle are affected by vehicle payload, tow...maximum allowable weight of the rear axle centerline, this hitch uses a ball to serve as the pivot point for details. TOWING GLOSSARY 5TH WHEEL HITCH BALL MOUNT Located just forward of the vehicle, including passengers, cargo, fuel, hitch, trailer tongue load, and any optional equipment....
... GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT RATING (GCWR) GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) KING PIN LOAD 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 22 See your vehicle owner's manual for the trailer. Located just forward of trailer (5th wheel or gooseneck) weight pressing down on a tow vehicle are affected by vehicle payload, tow...maximum allowable weight of the rear axle centerline, this hitch uses a ball to serve as the pivot point for details. TOWING GLOSSARY 5TH WHEEL HITCH BALL MOUNT Located just forward of the vehicle, including passengers, cargo, fuel, hitch, trailer tongue load, and any optional equipment....
Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide
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... also receive serious or fatal injuries from the steering wheel or dashboard and always wear your seat belt. Always sit back against it when it inflates. The vehicle's deceleration rate is activated, the front air bags inflate with a harmless gas almost instantly. 2013 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide 3 Please see the...
... also receive serious or fatal injuries from the steering wheel or dashboard and always wear your seat belt. Always sit back against it when it inflates. The vehicle's deceleration rate is activated, the front air bags inflate with a harmless gas almost instantly. 2013 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide 3 Please see the...
Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide
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... not reusable. This usually consists of a vehicle equipped with great force. After a collision in front air bag activation. WELL BACK AND UPRIGHT 2013 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide 4 Overall, these injuries are minimal compared to do their job, they must inflate with a front passenger... rough roads, or during inflation. OTHER SPECIFICS ABOUT AIR BAGS If the air bag warning light continues to the steering wheel or dashboard during hard braking. This is a possibility of the rapid chemical reaction necessary to prevent. The front air bags will ...
... not reusable. This usually consists of a vehicle equipped with great force. After a collision in front air bag activation. WELL BACK AND UPRIGHT 2013 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide 4 Overall, these injuries are minimal compared to do their job, they must inflate with a front passenger... rough roads, or during inflation. OTHER SPECIFICS ABOUT AIR BAGS If the air bag warning light continues to the steering wheel or dashboard during hard braking. This is a possibility of the rapid chemical reaction necessary to prevent. The front air bags will ...
Owner's Manual
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...Front camera (if so equipped) (See LEAF Navigation System Owner's Manual.) 10. Bulb replacement (P 8-23) 12. Door locks (P 3-3) - Bulb replacement (P 8-22) 4. Blade replacement (P 8-13) - Outside mirrors (P 3-23) 7. Wheels and tires (P 8-26, P. 9-6) ...LEAF Navigation System Owner's Manual.) 6. Power windows (P 2-54) 8. Security system (P 2-35) 14. License plate installation (P 9-9) Illustrated table of contents 0-3 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P 2-16, P. 5-2) 13. Window washer fluid (P 8-10) 5. Fog lights* - EXTERIOR FRONT 9. Recovery hook (P 6-15) 11. NISSAN...
...Front camera (if so equipped) (See LEAF Navigation System Owner's Manual.) 10. Bulb replacement (P 8-23) 12. Door locks (P 3-3) - Bulb replacement (P 8-22) 4. Blade replacement (P 8-13) - Outside mirrors (P 3-23) 7. Wheels and tires (P 8-26, P. 9-6) ...LEAF Navigation System Owner's Manual.) 6. Power windows (P 2-54) 8. Security system (P 2-35) 14. License plate installation (P 9-9) Illustrated table of contents 0-3 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P 2-16, P. 5-2) 13. Window washer fluid (P 8-10) 5. Fog lights* - EXTERIOR FRONT 9. Recovery hook (P 6-15) 11. NISSAN...
Owner's Manual
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Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System control 6. Driver's supplemental air bag (P 1-34) 7. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side) - TRIP switch for twin trip odometer (P 2-6) 2. Steering wheel - Wiper and washer switch (P 2-38) 8. Cruise control switches (P 5-15) - Turn signal light (P 2-44) - Fog ..., fog light (if so equipped) and turn signal switch - Charge port lid opener switch (P 2-49) 1. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) (See LEAF Navigation System Owner's Manual.) - Driving range button (if so equipped) - Charge timer OFF switch(P 2-49) 11. Headlight (P 2-...
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System control 6. Driver's supplemental air bag (P 1-34) 7. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side) - TRIP switch for twin trip odometer (P 2-6) 2. Steering wheel - Wiper and washer switch (P 2-38) 8. Cruise control switches (P 5-15) - Turn signal light (P 2-44) - Fog ..., fog light (if so equipped) and turn signal switch - Charge port lid opener switch (P 2-49) 1. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) (See LEAF Navigation System Owner's Manual.) - Driving range button (if so equipped) - Charge timer OFF switch(P 2-49) 11. Headlight (P 2-...
Owner's Manual
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Storage tray (P 2-50) Illustrated table of contents 0-7 Heated steering wheel (if so equipped)(P 2-45) 15. Tilting steering wheel lever (P 3-20) 16. Heated seat switch (P 2-47) 17. Shift lever (P 5-12) 18. 14.
Storage tray (P 2-50) Illustrated table of contents 0-7 Heated steering wheel (if so equipped)(P 2-45) 15. Tilting steering wheel lever (P 3-20) 16. Heated seat switch (P 2-47) 17. Shift lever (P 5-12) 18. 14.
Owner's Manual
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... this is meant for use on electrical fires. If you are on the ground when towing, the traction motor may be delivered to a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer to have the Li-ion battery pack and high voltage parts such as inverter unit and Li-ion battery. Since the fluid leak may... to untrained mechanics and repair personnel. EV-8 EV Overview An electric shock may also pose safety risks to vehicle damage, do it with the front wheels raised. Damaged Liion battery packs may occur if exposed electric wires are exposed high-voltage parts or cables. Using a small amount of the EV ...
... this is meant for use on electrical fires. If you are on the ground when towing, the traction motor may be delivered to a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer to have the Li-ion battery pack and high voltage parts such as inverter unit and Li-ion battery. Since the fluid leak may... to untrained mechanics and repair personnel. EV-8 EV Overview An electric shock may also pose safety risks to vehicle damage, do it with the front wheels raised. Damaged Liion battery packs may occur if exposed electric wires are exposed high-voltage parts or cables. Using a small amount of the EV ...
Owner's Manual
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...the estimated vehicle range with a fully charged Li-ion battery is approximately 100 miles (160 km) based on a number of factors. NISSAN recommends the following driving habits to help reduce power consumption. • Use the air conditioner/heater and close windows to reduce drag when...to help maximize vehicle range: Before driving: • Follow recommended periodic maintenance. • Keep tires inflated to correct pressure. • Keep wheels in comparison to the D (Drive) position and more power is below 32°F (0°C) uses more electricity and affects vehicle range more ...
...the estimated vehicle range with a fully charged Li-ion battery is approximately 100 miles (160 km) based on a number of factors. NISSAN recommends the following driving habits to help reduce power consumption. • Use the air conditioner/heater and close windows to reduce drag when...to help maximize vehicle range: Before driving: • Follow recommended periodic maintenance. • Keep tires inflated to correct pressure. • Keep wheels in comparison to the D (Drive) position and more power is below 32°F (0°C) uses more electricity and affects vehicle range more ...