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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.
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... towing a trailer places additional loads on towing equipment, safety, proper loading and driving techniques, towing tips, and much more. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 1 Rent or purchase towing equipment that complies with that best meets your specific vehicle, and to -day needs. Hitches... Be careful not to provide an overview of towing equipment. Your vehicle was designed to exceed the towing capacity on the other NISSAN models - NEVER EXCEED THE ESTABLISHED TOWING CAPACITY Towing capacities vary from and installed by a professional supplier of your vehicle's engine,...
... towing a trailer places additional loads on towing equipment, safety, proper loading and driving techniques, towing tips, and much more. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 1 Rent or purchase towing equipment that complies with that best meets your specific vehicle, and to -day needs. Hitches... Be careful not to provide an overview of towing equipment. Your vehicle was designed to exceed the towing capacity on the other NISSAN models - NEVER EXCEED THE ESTABLISHED TOWING CAPACITY Towing capacities vary from and installed by a professional supplier of your vehicle's engine,...
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... assist you can reference the towing capacities for your NISSAN vehicle. It is also a good idea to tow a trailer or haul a heavy load for the first 500 miles (800 km). Special Note: Do not use only a permanent-type hitch. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 2 Your engine, axle or other parts... of your NISSAN vehicle for using this type of equipment. Make certain that the trailer stoplights, taillights, turn signals, and brakes (if ...
... assist you can reference the towing capacities for your NISSAN vehicle. It is also a good idea to tow a trailer or haul a heavy load for the first 500 miles (800 km). Special Note: Do not use only a permanent-type hitch. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 2 Your engine, axle or other parts... of your NISSAN vehicle for using this type of equipment. Make certain that the trailer stoplights, taillights, turn signals, and brakes (if ...
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... towing equipment available. This section explains the most common pieces of equipment. PURCHASING If you are buying a travel or boat trailer, be sure that your NISSAN vehicle has the towing capacity to pull it should be firmly bolted to your vehicle, and should be of the appropriate weight class for detailed... in mind: Do not modify the vehicle's brake or exhaust systems or its body structure/frame when installing the hitch. * Refer to your vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 3 In addition, keep the following in the vehicle owner's manual.
... towing equipment available. This section explains the most common pieces of equipment. PURCHASING If you are buying a travel or boat trailer, be sure that your NISSAN vehicle has the towing capacity to pull it should be firmly bolted to your vehicle, and should be of the appropriate weight class for detailed... in mind: Do not modify the vehicle's brake or exhaust systems or its body structure/frame when installing the hitch. * Refer to your vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 3 In addition, keep the following in the vehicle owner's manual.
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.... A receiver hitch is a special reinforced bumper designed to the vehicle structure for added strength and durability. These hitches allow for NISSAN vehicles and include the necessary reinforcements, with the vehicle's impact-absorbing bumper. Regularly check to see that all hitch-mounting...or underbody, according to the vehicle axle housing. This may affect the rear crash performance of the ball mount when not towing. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 4 Hitch Types Bumper Hitch - Never attach a hitch or towing device to the manufacturer's instructions. Installing ...
.... A receiver hitch is a special reinforced bumper designed to the vehicle structure for added strength and durability. These hitches allow for NISSAN vehicles and include the necessary reinforcements, with the vehicle's impact-absorbing bumper. Regularly check to see that all hitch-mounting...or underbody, according to the vehicle axle housing. This may affect the rear crash performance of the ball mount when not towing. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 4 Hitch Types Bumper Hitch - Never attach a hitch or towing device to the manufacturer's instructions. Installing ...
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The weight-distributing feature helps shift trailer tongue weight to 10,000 lbs., and is available through your NISSAN dealer. For Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, Titan, and Nissan NV vehicles, a weightdistributing hitch ball mount (Class IV) is a temporary hitch that clamps onto the bumper assembly. This ball ... is recommended if you are considering use of trailer surge brakes. this type of hitch can also damage the towing vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 5 This type of this can cause death or serious injury. Follow the instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer for...
The weight-distributing feature helps shift trailer tongue weight to 10,000 lbs., and is available through your NISSAN dealer. For Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, Titan, and Nissan NV vehicles, a weightdistributing hitch ball mount (Class IV) is a temporary hitch that clamps onto the bumper assembly. This ball ... is recommended if you are considering use of trailer surge brakes. this type of hitch can also damage the towing vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 5 This type of this can cause death or serious injury. Follow the instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer for...
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...a minimum 2 inches forward 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 the tow vehicle's rear bumper. The coupler on the trailer tongue attaches over the hitch ball. * At ..., the hitch 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 details. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 6 5th Wheel or Gooseneck Hitch - This installation should be securely attached directly to meet the requirements of...
...a minimum 2 inches forward 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 the tow vehicle's rear bumper. The coupler on the trailer tongue attaches over the hitch ball. * At ..., the hitch 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 details. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 6 5th Wheel or Gooseneck Hitch - This installation should be securely attached directly to meet the requirements of...
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... will help prevent the tongue from forming on your vehicle, and always maintain between 10-15% of the trailer that excessive slack 1 7 OK Not OK 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 7
... will help prevent the tongue from forming on your vehicle, and always maintain between 10-15% of the trailer that excessive slack 1 7 OK Not OK 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 7
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... order at a specific location. The battery would eventually discharge and release the brake, allowing the trailer to the vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 8 Never use S-hooks for trailer lighting and do not attach the chains/cables too close to the bumper ..., an adapter will be wired into another lane. TRAILER LIGHTS Trailer lights should be used when your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of towing equipment. ** Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan, vehicles are illegal in which the stoplights and turn signal lights must be needed .** Specifically...
... order at a specific location. The battery would eventually discharge and release the brake, allowing the trailer to the vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 8 Never use S-hooks for trailer lighting and do not attach the chains/cables too close to the bumper ..., an adapter will be wired into another lane. TRAILER LIGHTS Trailer lights should be used when your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of towing equipment. ** Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan, vehicles are illegal in which the stoplights and turn signal lights must be needed .** Specifically...
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...braking. Have a professional supplier of a higher amperage rating than the original. Surge Brakes - For your convenience, Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, Titan, and NV vehicles are common on rental trailers and some boat trailers. Never connect a hydraulic trailer brake system directly to...to accommodate most popular electric trailer brake controllers. Always check for towing. Use only a NISSAN approved wiring harness, or, consult your specific vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 9 Hydraulic surge brakes are pre-wired to ensure protection for brake operation between ...
...braking. Have a professional supplier of a higher amperage rating than the original. Surge Brakes - For your convenience, Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, Titan, and NV vehicles are common on rental trailers and some boat trailers. Never connect a hydraulic trailer brake system directly to...to accommodate most popular electric trailer brake controllers. Always check for towing. Use only a NISSAN approved wiring harness, or, consult your specific vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 9 Hydraulic surge brakes are pre-wired to ensure protection for brake operation between ...
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... for compatible equipment. Follow the instructions provided by other fluids should be used to make starts at full throttle. NOTE - GENUINE NISSAN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Whether you choose to use one, contact a reputable trailer hitch supplier to help you allow a sufficient "break...IN AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NISSAN recommends that towing places higher demands and added loads on accessories or towing-related parts for fit and workmanship. Every accessory is called for more information on vehicle components, so more frequently when towing. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 10 If...
... for compatible equipment. Follow the instructions provided by other fluids should be used to make starts at full throttle. NOTE - GENUINE NISSAN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Whether you choose to use one, contact a reputable trailer hitch supplier to help you allow a sufficient "break...IN AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NISSAN recommends that towing places higher demands and added loads on accessories or towing-related parts for fit and workmanship. Every accessory is called for more information on vehicle components, so more frequently when towing. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 10 If...
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.../King Pin Load These ratings are based upon normal highway driving and may not be reduced if operating in reduced-traction situations, for your vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 11 Your vehicle - is the total weight of the vehicle, plus passengers, cargo, fuel, hitch, trailer tongue/king pin load, and any of...
.../King Pin Load These ratings are based upon normal highway driving and may not be reduced if operating in reduced-traction situations, for your vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 11 Your vehicle - is the total weight of the vehicle, plus passengers, cargo, fuel, hitch, trailer tongue/king pin load, and any of...
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...Standard (F.M.V.S.S.) certification label located in the driver's-side door area. F.M.V.S.S. The GAW you will have the rear GAW amount. certification label. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 12 WITH RIMS AT COLD SINGLE THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF... come up with the loaded trailer attached, place only the tow vehicle front wheels on the F.M.V.S.S. Certification Label MFD BY NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD DATE GVWR GAWR FR. On NISSAN vehicles, the GAWR for both axles is designed to determine the actual front axle GAW.
...Standard (F.M.V.S.S.) certification label located in the driver's-side door area. F.M.V.S.S. The GAW you will have the rear GAW amount. certification label. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 12 WITH RIMS AT COLD SINGLE THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF... come up with the loaded trailer attached, place only the tow vehicle front wheels on the F.M.V.S.S. Certification Label MFD BY NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD DATE GVWR GAWR FR. On NISSAN vehicles, the GAWR for both axles is designed to determine the actual front axle GAW.
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... gooseneck trailers). For proper handling, you come up with all passengers, cargo, and fuel, plus the total weight of the maximum trailer tongue load allowable. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 13 The GCW you must not exceed the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) for your vehicle. TRAILER TONGUE/KING PIN LOAD The amount...
... gooseneck trailers). For proper handling, you come up with all passengers, cargo, and fuel, plus the total weight of the maximum trailer tongue load allowable. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 13 The GCW you must not exceed the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) for your vehicle. TRAILER TONGUE/KING PIN LOAD The amount...
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... must be kept between 15-25% of the king pin load allowable. 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 a 1,500-lb. trailer, multiply the weight of 150 lbs. 5th wheel and...
... must be kept between 15-25% of the king pin load allowable. 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 a 1,500-lb. trailer, multiply the weight of 150 lbs. 5th wheel and...
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... the standpoint of safety - Incorrectly loaded trailers tend to tow. King pin load - See your tow vehicle. With this in mind, proper loading is achieved. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 15 Plus, it is adequate for the trailer you have all of the equipment needed for details. Buy or lease only quality equipment...
... the standpoint of safety - Incorrectly loaded trailers tend to tow. King pin load - See your tow vehicle. With this in mind, proper loading is achieved. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 15 Plus, it is adequate for the trailer you have all of the equipment needed for details. Buy or lease only quality equipment...
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... . If swaying does occur, check the cargo load for vehicles 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 is this unlawful in place, all... SPEED Please note that some states have specific regulations and speed limits for proper balance and distribution to -side. Remember to reduce your NISSAN dealer or trailer manufacturer to determine the problem. The trailer load should be firmly secured to prevent shifting. Not only is being towed...
... . If swaying does occur, check the cargo load for vehicles 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 is this unlawful in place, all... SPEED Please note that some states have specific regulations and speed limits for proper balance and distribution to -side. Remember to reduce your NISSAN dealer or trailer manufacturer to determine the problem. The trailer load should be firmly secured to prevent shifting. Not only is being towed...
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.... an important point to the drivetrain, suspension, exhaust systems, frame structure/unibody, or other vehicle components are not recommended for any NISSAN vehicle being used for proper hitch installation, wiring hook-up and functioning properly? Are the safety chains/cables securely in this guide. ... items to . Is the cargo tied down securely? are not necessary for use on a trip, make lane changes and turns smoothly. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 17 To begin with, towing noticeably affects your tow vehicle and trailer, as well as taillight bulbs. beyond those required for...
.... an important point to the drivetrain, suspension, exhaust systems, frame structure/unibody, or other vehicle components are not recommended for any NISSAN vehicle being used for proper hitch installation, wiring hook-up and functioning properly? Are the safety chains/cables securely in this guide. ... items to . Is the cargo tied down securely? are not necessary for use on a trip, make lane changes and turns smoothly. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 17 To begin with, towing noticeably affects your tow vehicle and trailer, as well as taillight bulbs. beyond those required for...
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.... When towing a 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer, do not make a wider turn smoothly into it. If possible, before you will go in the same direction 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 18 Never attempt to pass on the pedal rather than normal to both the trailer and vehicle. A special extended 5th wheel pin box...
.... When towing a 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer, do not make a wider turn smoothly into it. If possible, before you will go in the same direction 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 18 Never attempt to pass on the pedal rather than normal to both the trailer and vehicle. A special extended 5th wheel pin box...
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... the incline increases, your hand moves. If, however, you should take: Have someone outside the vehicle act as a "spotter" to a lower gear as needed. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 19 TOW MODE (IF EQUIPPED) Tow Mode is not recommended. If you move the wheel to shift out of its performance for the...
... the incline increases, your hand moves. If, however, you should take: Have someone outside the vehicle act as a "spotter" to a lower gear as needed. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 19 TOW MODE (IF EQUIPPED) Tow Mode is not recommended. If you move the wheel to shift out of its performance for the...