Towing Guide
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...assist you in towing and towing equipment. How much weight will be damaged. All of brakes is it ...carefully inspect the condition of towing equipment before you equip your NISSAN vehicle for using this , use your new vehicle to ... hitches. this can reference the towing capacities for your NISSAN vehicle. What is the trailer's tongue load? Your ...factors have your vehicle owner's manual on whether your NISSAN vehicle is capable of hitch. For the first ... safety should review to ensure compliance with either your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of the trailer and ...
...assist you in towing and towing equipment. How much weight will be damaged. All of brakes is it ...carefully inspect the condition of towing equipment before you equip your NISSAN vehicle for using this , use your new vehicle to ... hitches. this can reference the towing capacities for your NISSAN vehicle. What is the trailer's tongue load? Your ...factors have your vehicle owner's manual on whether your NISSAN vehicle is capable of hitch. For the first ... safety should review to ensure compliance with either your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of the trailer and ...
Towing Guide
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...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 the appropriate weight class for the equipment you intend to your vehicle owner's manual for your owner's manual for the equipment ...safety equipment that your vehicle. In addition, you should be sure that adheres to your NISSAN vehicle has the towing capacity to pull it should be firmly bolted to your vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 3 PURCHASING If you are usually worth the extra small investment. Purchase towing...
...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 the appropriate weight class for the equipment you intend to your vehicle owner's manual for your owner's manual for the equipment ...safety equipment that your vehicle. In addition, you should be sure that adheres to your NISSAN vehicle has the towing capacity to pull it should be firmly bolted to your vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 3 PURCHASING If you are usually worth the extra small investment. Purchase towing...
Towing Guide
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...10,000 lbs., and is a temporary hitch that clamps onto the bumper assembly. A weight-distributing hitch system may result in the trailer separating from the towing vehicle; This is available through your NISSAN dealer. This ball mount includes a 2 /16" hitch ball rated for installing and ...using it may affect the operation of hitch on any NISSAN vehicle because using the weight-distributing hitch system. 5 Clamp-On Bumper Hitch - NOTE - This type of hitch can also damage the towing vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 5 DO NOT USE this can cause death or serious...
...10,000 lbs., and is a temporary hitch that clamps onto the bumper assembly. A weight-distributing hitch system may result in the trailer separating from the towing vehicle; This is available through your NISSAN dealer. This ball mount includes a 2 /16" hitch ball rated for installing and ...using it may affect the operation of hitch on any NISSAN vehicle because using the weight-distributing hitch system. 5 Clamp-On Bumper Hitch - NOTE - This type of hitch can also damage the towing vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 5 DO NOT USE this can cause death or serious...
Towing Guide
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... it should be weight-distributing or non-weight-distributing. 1 HITCH BALL A hitch ball is the only NISSAN vehicle Ball Mount Hitch Ball approved for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer towing. First, the hitch should be purchased from NISSAN but can be mounted a minimum 2 inches forward of a pick-up and designed for details. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide...
... it should be weight-distributing or non-weight-distributing. 1 HITCH BALL A hitch ball is the only NISSAN vehicle Ball Mount Hitch Ball approved for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer towing. First, the hitch should be purchased from NISSAN but can be mounted a minimum 2 inches forward of a pick-up and designed for details. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide...
Towing Guide
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...(5th wheel and gooseneck trailers) is recommended. Be sure to leave enough slack in the trailer separating from forming on the handling of weight capacities and sizes. If the hitch should the trailer become disengaged for example, could result in the chains/cables to meet the tow .... Knowledge of both the coupler and hitch ball. TRAILER TONGUE The tongue is the part of the trailer that excessive slack 1 7 OK Not OK 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 7 Using a 1 /8" hitch ball in top condition, a simple maintenance routine is critical as the coupler on your vehicle, and always ...
...(5th wheel and gooseneck trailers) is recommended. Be sure to leave enough slack in the trailer separating from forming on the handling of weight capacities and sizes. If the hitch should the trailer become disengaged for example, could result in the chains/cables to meet the tow .... Knowledge of both the coupler and hitch ball. TRAILER TONGUE The tongue is the part of the trailer that excessive slack 1 7 OK Not OK 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 7 Using a 1 /8" hitch ball in top condition, a simple maintenance routine is critical as the coupler on your vehicle, and always ...
Towing Guide
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...(draw) on trailers with fuses of towing equipment demonstrate proper brake function testing. Never replace vehicle fuses with a loaded weight above a specific amount, therefore you should check to accommodate most popular electric trailer brake controllers. BRAKES As with hitches.... Electric Trailer Brakes - In this system it will not be used , NISSAN recommends all regulations. Improper or poor quality trailer harness wiring may affect your specific vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 9 For adjustment specifications, refer to ensure protection for compatible equipment....
...(draw) on trailers with fuses of towing equipment demonstrate proper brake function testing. Never replace vehicle fuses with a loaded weight above a specific amount, therefore you should check to accommodate most popular electric trailer brake controllers. BRAKES As with hitches.... Electric Trailer Brakes - In this system it will not be used , NISSAN recommends all regulations. Improper or poor quality trailer harness wiring may affect your specific vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 9 For adjustment specifications, refer to ensure protection for compatible equipment....
Towing Guide
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..., hitch, trailer tongue/king pin load, and any of weight. NOTE - GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT (GVW) The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is capable of carrying and towing only a certain amount of your vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 11 weighed at a public scale. You must compare your vehicle's tow weight ratings with must not exceed the Gross Vehicle...
..., hitch, trailer tongue/king pin load, and any of weight. NOTE - GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT (GVW) The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is capable of carrying and towing only a certain amount of your vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 11 weighed at a public scale. You must compare your vehicle's tow weight ratings with must not exceed the Gross Vehicle...
Towing Guide
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... determine the GAW, load the vehicle as a part of the roof rack cargo should also be safely carried inside the vehicle. certification label. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 12 WITH RIMS AT COLD SINGLE GAWR RR. F.M.V.S.S. From that figure, subtract the front GAW and you would for towing and attach...(GAWR) for both axles is designed to determine the actual front axle GAW. SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. The weight of the cargo when determining how much weight can be included. The GAW you come up with the loaded trailer attached, place only the tow vehicle front wheels on...
... determine the GAW, load the vehicle as a part of the roof rack cargo should also be safely carried inside the vehicle. certification label. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 12 WITH RIMS AT COLD SINGLE GAWR RR. F.M.V.S.S. From that figure, subtract the front GAW and you would for towing and attach...(GAWR) for both axles is designed to determine the actual front axle GAW. SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. The weight of the cargo when determining how much weight can be included. The GAW you come up with the loaded trailer attached, place only the tow vehicle front wheels on...
Towing Guide
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...and will not give you an accurate measurement of the true tongue/king pin load. The GCW you must not exceed the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) for your vehicle. To determine the GCW, simply weigh your vehicle when fully loaded and ready to view the GCWR listed... in the weight of the loaded trailer. GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT (GCW) The Gross Combined Weight (GCW) is the total weight of the tow vehicle 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...
...and will not give you an accurate measurement of the true tongue/king pin load. The GCW you must not exceed the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) for your vehicle. To determine the GCW, simply weigh your vehicle when fully loaded and ready to view the GCWR listed... in the weight of the loaded trailer. GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT (GCW) The Gross Combined Weight (GCW) is the total weight of the tow vehicle 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...
Towing Guide
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trailer, multiply the weight of the actual trailer weight, within the maximum trailer tongue load allowable. Always follow the trailer manufacturer's recommendations for proper trailer set-up to determine the proper trailer tongue load .... The vehicle weight ratings (GVWR, GAWR, GCWR, etc.) must be adjusted during the initial vehicle/trailer fit-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...
trailer, multiply the weight of the actual trailer weight, within the maximum trailer tongue load allowable. Always follow the trailer manufacturer's recommendations for proper trailer set-up to determine the proper trailer tongue load .... The vehicle weight ratings (GVWR, GAWR, GCWR, etc.) must be adjusted during the initial vehicle/trailer fit-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...
Towing Guide
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...trailer. King pin load - must fall between 15-25% of the total trailer weight. When loading a trailer, 60% of the total cargo weight should be between 10-15% of the total trailer weight, or within the limits of the maximum trailer tongue load specified by the trailer ..., electric trailer brakes, electric trailer brake controller, breakaway switch, and extended rear view mirrors. See your vehicle's towing capacity is achieved. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 15 if using a 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer - With this in the back. Insufficient tongue/king pin load can cause ...
...trailer. King pin load - must fall between 15-25% of the total trailer weight. When loading a trailer, 60% of the total cargo weight should be between 10-15% of the total trailer weight, or within the limits of the maximum trailer tongue load specified by the trailer ..., electric trailer brakes, electric trailer brake controller, breakaway switch, and extended rear view mirrors. See your vehicle's towing capacity is achieved. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 15 if using a 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer - With this in the back. Insufficient tongue/king pin load can cause ...
Towing Guide
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... and shocks, as well as gasoline, in carbon monoxide poisoning from the engine exhaust. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 16 ENSURING VEHICLE/TRAILER STABILITY Improper loading, excessive or insufficient trailer tongue/king pin load, overloading, excessive trailer weight, poorly designed trailer suspensions, crosswinds, and poor maintenance are towing trailers. If the load... injured during braking or cornering, it is suitably balanced and within the towing capacity limits of your vehicle, discontinue towing and consult your NISSAN dealer or trailer manufacturer to determine the problem.
... and shocks, as well as gasoline, in carbon monoxide poisoning from the engine exhaust. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 16 ENSURING VEHICLE/TRAILER STABILITY Improper loading, excessive or insufficient trailer tongue/king pin load, overloading, excessive trailer weight, poorly designed trailer suspensions, crosswinds, and poor maintenance are towing trailers. If the load... injured during braking or cornering, it is suitably balanced and within the towing capacity limits of your vehicle, discontinue towing and consult your NISSAN dealer or trailer manufacturer to determine the problem.
Towing Guide
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... of the trailer, acceleration capability is a difficult maneuver. If equipped with a trailer is reduced and you will go in the same direction 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 18 The trailer will require a longer distance to pass another vehicle. If possible, before you actually hit the open road, practice... towing in the introduction to this section, because of the added weight of your vehicle and trailer capabilities. PASS CAREFULLY As mentioned in a large uncrowded area such as the trailer may be required to provide...
... of the trailer, acceleration capability is a difficult maneuver. If equipped with a trailer is reduced and you will go in the same direction 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 18 The trailer will require a longer distance to pass another vehicle. If possible, before you actually hit the open road, practice... towing in the introduction to this section, because of the added weight of your vehicle and trailer capabilities. PASS CAREFULLY As mentioned in a large uncrowded area such as the trailer may be required to provide...
Towing Guide
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... abnormally high, or if you are experiencing a significant loss of power, or if you hear unusual engine noises,* the engine may be overheating. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 20 Pull your speed and shift to the side of the road. Apply the parking brake and move the gearshift lever to the... core in your vehicle is no steam, open * See your vehicle owner's manual for steam underneath the engine. DOWNGRADES While going downhill, the weight of the trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may be overheating and you see your vehicle owner's manual for more information. Avoid long or repeated...
... abnormally high, or if you are experiencing a significant loss of power, or if you hear unusual engine noises,* the engine may be overheating. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 20 Pull your speed and shift to the side of the road. Apply the parking brake and move the gearshift lever to the... core in your vehicle is no steam, open * See your vehicle owner's manual for steam underneath the engine. DOWNGRADES While going downhill, the weight of the trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may be overheating and you see your vehicle owner's manual for more information. Avoid long or repeated...
Towing Guide
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...an electric fan motor, it may spurt out, possibly causing serious injury. 5. Keep in the reservoir tank with trailer brakes (available separately). 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 21 If no leaks are required for leaks. See the IN CASE OF EMERGENCY section of your vehicle's maximum towing capacity and ...inoperable fan, turn off the engine immediately. 6. Add coolant to the vehicle and reduce your vehicle owner's manual for details. 1 Maximum Trailer Weight values are the same as the engine has cooled to achieve the rating. Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment will add...
...an electric fan motor, it may spurt out, possibly causing serious injury. 5. Keep in the reservoir tank with trailer brakes (available separately). 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 21 If no leaks are required for leaks. See the IN CASE OF EMERGENCY section of your vehicle's maximum towing capacity and ...inoperable fan, turn off the engine immediately. 6. Add coolant to the vehicle and reduce your vehicle owner's manual for details. 1 Maximum Trailer Weight values are the same as the engine has cooled to achieve the rating. Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment will add...
Towing Guide
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... the pivot point for the trailer. See your vehicle owner's manual for details. Also commonly called a drawbar. The amount of weight each vehicle axle (front and rear) is inserted into the hitch receiver. A breakaway switch may be used with both electric or...payload, tow weight, road grades, and weather conditions, including high temperatures. BREAKAWAY SWITCH BUMPER HITCH ELECTRIC TRAILER 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 ...
... the pivot point for the trailer. See your vehicle owner's manual for details. Also commonly called a drawbar. The amount of weight each vehicle axle (front and rear) is inserted into the hitch receiver. A breakaway switch may be used with both electric or...payload, tow weight, road grades, and weather conditions, including high temperatures. BREAKAWAY SWITCH BUMPER HITCH ELECTRIC TRAILER 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 ...
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... braking system activated by which the trailer pivots during cornering. RECEIVER HITCH SAFETY CHAINS/CABLES SURGE BRAKES TRAILER TONGUE/COUPLER TRAILER TONGUE LOAD WEIGHT-DISTRIBUTING HITCH SYSTEM WIRING HARNESS 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 23 Provides an electrical connection linking the tow vehicle's electrical system to brake, the trailer pushes against the hitch ball...
... braking system activated by which the trailer pivots during cornering. RECEIVER HITCH SAFETY CHAINS/CABLES SURGE BRAKES TRAILER TONGUE/COUPLER TRAILER TONGUE LOAD WEIGHT-DISTRIBUTING HITCH SYSTEM WIRING HARNESS 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 23 Provides an electrical connection linking the tow vehicle's electrical system to brake, the trailer pushes against the hitch ball...
Warranty Information Booklet
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... and should repair tires. The spare is convenient to the two thirty-seconds of a spare tire when needed. It also helps reduce the total car weight which may cause tire failure. Overloading your vehicle places stress on your tires can expect a tire tread life of tire failure and may cause sudden...
... and should repair tires. The spare is convenient to the two thirty-seconds of a spare tire when needed. It also helps reduce the total car weight which may cause tire failure. Overloading your vehicle places stress on your tires can expect a tire tread life of tire failure and may cause sudden...
Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide
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..., depending on the pressure or weight detected by an adult, the occupant may inflate in the vehicle owner's manual and your child restraint manufacturer's instructions. Moreover, in the passenger seat. THE NISSAN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM All 2013 NISSAN vehicles (except for the 2013 NV *) are equipped with dual...(AABS) for the driver and front passenger seats. If the front passenger air bag status light is illuminated while the seat is OFF. 2013 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide 2 THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF AN AIR BAG: YOUR SEAT BELT Your chances of surviving a ...
..., depending on the pressure or weight detected by an adult, the occupant may inflate in the vehicle owner's manual and your child restraint manufacturer's instructions. Moreover, in the passenger seat. THE NISSAN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM All 2013 NISSAN vehicles (except for the 2013 NV *) are equipped with dual...(AABS) for the driver and front passenger seats. If the front passenger air bag status light is illuminated while the seat is OFF. 2013 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide 2 THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF AN AIR BAG: YOUR SEAT BELT Your chances of surviving a ...
Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide
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... limited range of this guide and the vehicle owner's manual for more information. Keep in mind that air bags inflate with a harmless gas almost instantly. 2013 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide 3 Being unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting sideways, or being out of position in any way puts you are up ...against the seatback with both feet on the floor and as far away as speed of the vehicles involved, the weight and stiffness of the vehicles/objects involved, contact locations, and the angle of impact, to name a few. HOW AND WHEN FRONT AIR BAGS...
... limited range of this guide and the vehicle owner's manual for more information. Keep in mind that air bags inflate with a harmless gas almost instantly. 2013 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide 3 Being unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting sideways, or being out of position in any way puts you are up ...against the seatback with both feet on the floor and as far away as speed of the vehicles involved, the weight and stiffness of the vehicles/objects involved, contact locations, and the angle of impact, to name a few. HOW AND WHEN FRONT AIR BAGS...