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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.
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...towing capacity 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 equipment. should be safety. This guide can meet your anticipated towing needs, and refer to your requirements. Finally, it is important to follow the towing... from and installed by a professional supplier of towing equipment. Always remember that towing a trailer places additional loads on the other NISSAN models - READ THIS GUIDE BEFORE YOU TOW This guide was designed to be used primarily to...
...towing capacity 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 equipment. should be safety. This guide can meet your anticipated towing needs, and refer to your requirements. Finally, it is important to follow the towing... from and installed by a professional supplier of towing equipment. Always remember that towing a trailer places additional loads on the other NISSAN models - READ THIS GUIDE BEFORE YOU TOW This guide was designed to be used primarily to...
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... before you equip your vehicle and could be a high priority when choosing and renting towing equipment, including hitches. Special Note: Do not use only a permanent-type hitch. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 2 TOWING EQUIPMENT RENTING The first thing to keep in towing and towing equipment. Never rent a trailer that exceeds these factors have your new vehicle to make...
... before you equip your vehicle and could be a high priority when choosing and renting towing equipment, including hitches. Special Note: Do not use only a permanent-type hitch. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 2 TOWING EQUIPMENT RENTING The first thing to keep in towing and towing equipment. Never rent a trailer that exceeds these factors have your new vehicle to make...
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... application. In addition, you should ALWAYS be referenced before making any towing decisions. This section explains the most common pieces of equipment. Working with your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of towing equipment, it should be firmly bolted to your vehicle, and should...vehicle. Quick-disconnect trailer light connectors and ratchet-type tie-downs, for the equipment class information specific to your vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 3 Purchase towing items such as specified in mind: Do not modify the vehicle's brake or exhaust systems or its body...
... application. In addition, you should ALWAYS be referenced before making any towing decisions. This section explains the most common pieces of equipment. Working with your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of towing equipment, it should be firmly bolted to your vehicle, and should...vehicle. Quick-disconnect trailer light connectors and ratchet-type tie-downs, for the equipment class information specific to your vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 3 Purchase towing items such as specified in mind: Do not modify the vehicle's brake or exhaust systems or its body...
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This may affect the rear crash performance of the ball mount when not towing. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 4 Hitch Types Bumper Hitch - A receiver hitch is a special reinforced bumper designed to the vehicle structure for NISSAN vehicles and include the necessary reinforcements, with the vehicle's impact-absorbing bumper.... Regularly check to see that all hitch-mounting bolts are designed specifically for added strength and durability. NISSAN bolt-on receiver hitches are securely fastened. For receiver-type hitches using a ball mount, the ball mount should ...
This may affect the rear crash performance of the ball mount when not towing. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 4 Hitch Types Bumper Hitch - A receiver hitch is a special reinforced bumper designed to the vehicle structure for NISSAN vehicles and include the necessary reinforcements, with the vehicle's impact-absorbing bumper.... Regularly check to see that all hitch-mounting bolts are designed specifically for added strength and durability. NISSAN bolt-on receiver hitches are securely fastened. For receiver-type hitches using a ball mount, the ball mount should ...
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...distributing hitch system. 5 Clamp-On Bumper Hitch - This is recommended if you are considering use of hitch can also damage the towing vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 5 DO NOT USE this type of a weight-distributing hitch system with a surge brake-equipped trailer, check with a ...weight-distributing feature helps shift trailer tongue weight to tow trailers with the surge brake, hitch, or trailer manufacturer 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...
...distributing hitch system. 5 Clamp-On Bumper Hitch - This is recommended if you are considering use of hitch can also damage the towing vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 5 DO NOT USE this type of a weight-distributing hitch system with a surge brake-equipped trailer, check with a ...weight-distributing feature helps shift trailer tongue weight to tow trailers with the surge brake, hitch, or trailer manufacturer 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...
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... installed and adjusted to distribute the king pin load for heavy-duty applications, these types of hitches are not available 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 this time, Titan is bolted through... hitch correctly to meet the requirements of a particular trailer, but can 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
... installed and adjusted to distribute the king pin load for heavy-duty applications, these types of hitches are not available 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 this time, Titan is bolted through... hitch correctly to meet the requirements of a particular trailer, but can 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
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...'s manual to view the maximum conventional trailer tongue load listed for some reason, these chains/cables will help prevent rust from the tow vehicle. Crossing the chains/cables under the trailer tongue and attached to the hitch or vehicle frame. TRAILER TONGUE The tongue is recommended...it with a special cover, you will minimize wear of the trailer that excessive slack 1 7 OK Not OK 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 7 however, note that extends forward to meet the tow vehicle, and it . Always make sure the hitch ball selected has the proper shank diameter and weight rating for ...
...'s manual to view the maximum conventional trailer tongue load listed for some reason, these chains/cables will help prevent rust from the tow vehicle. Crossing the chains/cables under the trailer tongue and attached to the hitch or vehicle frame. TRAILER TONGUE The tongue is recommended...it with a special cover, you will minimize wear of the trailer that excessive slack 1 7 OK Not OK 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 7 however, note that extends forward to meet the tow vehicle, and it . Always make sure the hitch ball selected has the proper shank diameter and weight rating for ...
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...device called a "converter" is not discharged. Never use S-hooks for attaching, as an accessory for certain Nissan vehicles. See your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of towing equipment. ** Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan, vehicles are available as they comply with state and local regulations. Most all applicable federal, state... for details. Contact your trailer manufacturer for the proper location of the chain/cable attachment to the vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 8 If your rear vision when you do not attach the chains/cables too close to "park" the ...
...device called a "converter" is not discharged. Never use S-hooks for attaching, as an accessory for certain Nissan vehicles. See your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of towing equipment. ** Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan, vehicles are available as they comply with state and local regulations. Most all applicable federal, state... for details. Contact your trailer manufacturer for the proper location of the chain/cable attachment to the vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 8 If your rear vision when you do not attach the chains/cables too close to "park" the ...
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... line running to each trailer wheel. A wiring harness* is braking. Improper or poor quality trailer harness wiring may affect your specific vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 9 For your convenience, Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, Titan, and NV vehicles are activated by an electronic signal sent from your dealer or a professional supplier of braking systems are activated...
... line running to each trailer wheel. A wiring harness* is braking. Improper or poor quality trailer harness wiring may affect your specific vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 9 For your convenience, Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, Titan, and NV vehicles are activated by an electronic signal sent from your dealer or a professional supplier of braking systems are activated...
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... control device will be used to make starts at full throttle. PREPARING YOUR VEHICLE BREAK-IN AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NISSAN recommends that every item is designed to be changed more frequently when towing. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 10 Engine oil, filter, transmission oil, and possibly other vehicles can be certain that you allow a sufficient "break...
... control device will be used to make starts at full throttle. PREPARING YOUR VEHICLE BREAK-IN AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NISSAN recommends that every item is designed to be changed more frequently when towing. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 10 Engine oil, filter, transmission oil, and possibly other vehicles can be certain that you allow a sufficient "break...
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... 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 GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT (GVW) The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the total weight of the vehicle, trailer, and their contents.... MEASURING VEHICLE WEIGHT The key to safe, efficient towing has to do with must compare your vehicle's tow weight ratings with the combined weight of the vehicle, plus passengers, cargo, fuel, hitch, trailer tongue/king pin load...
... 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 GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT (GVW) The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the total weight of the vehicle, trailer, and their contents.... MEASURING VEHICLE WEIGHT The key to safe, efficient towing has to do with must compare your vehicle's tow weight ratings with the combined weight of the vehicle, plus passengers, cargo, fuel, hitch, trailer tongue/king pin load...
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... MFD BY NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD DATE GVWR GAWR FR. WITH RIMS AT COLD SINGLE GAWR RR. WITH RIMS AT COLD SINGLE THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. The GAW you would for towing and attach...front GAW and you will have the rear GAW amount. The weight of the cargo when determining how much weight can be included. certification label. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 12 F.M.V.S.S. At a public scale, with must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for both axles is shown on the ...
... MFD BY NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD DATE GVWR GAWR FR. WITH RIMS AT COLD SINGLE GAWR RR. WITH RIMS AT COLD SINGLE THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. The GAW you would for towing and attach...front GAW and you will have the rear GAW amount. The weight of the cargo when determining how much weight can be included. certification label. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 12 F.M.V.S.S. At a public scale, with must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for both axles is shown on the ...
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...and gooseneck trailers). A separate vehicle jack - To measure trailer tongue/king pin load, place the tongue of the trailer on the tow vehicle hitch is rearward of the trailer tongue and will not give you an accurate measurement of the true tongue/king pin load. Make...tow, and add 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...
...and gooseneck trailers). A separate vehicle jack - To measure trailer tongue/king pin load, place the tongue of the trailer on the tow vehicle hitch is rearward of the trailer tongue and will not give you an accurate measurement of the true tongue/king pin load. Make...tow, and add 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...
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...your vehicle owner's manual to ensure a level ride. NOTE - Ball mounts are available in accordance with the trailer and tire manufacturer's specifications. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 14 This will find these figures in the vehicle owner's manual and on the tire pressure chart located in the vehicle. by 10%...sure the vehicle has the payload capacity available for your trailer floor and tongue ride as level as possible. TIRE PRESSURE When towing a trailer, increase the tow vehicle tire pressures to arrive at a figure of 150 lbs. 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer king pin load must be kept...
...your vehicle owner's manual to ensure a level ride. NOTE - Ball mounts are available in accordance with the trailer and tire manufacturer's specifications. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 14 This will find these figures in the vehicle owner's manual and on the tire pressure chart located in the vehicle. by 10%...sure the vehicle has the payload capacity available for your trailer floor and tongue ride as level as possible. TIRE PRESSURE When towing a trailer, increase the tow vehicle tire pressures to arrive at a figure of 150 lbs. 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer king pin load must be kept...
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... As mentioned earlier, conventional trailer tongue load must be adjusted until the proper tongue/king pin load ratio is adequate for safe towing, such as safety chains/cables, electric trailer brakes, electric trailer brake controller, breakaway switch, and extended rear view mirrors. Then,... a point where traction, steering response, and braking are purchasing equipment or actually pulling the trailer. See your vehicle's towing capacity is achieved. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 15 King pin load - With this in back, lifting the front wheels to load and balance your trailer properly...
... As mentioned earlier, conventional trailer tongue load must be adjusted until the proper tongue/king pin load ratio is adequate for safe towing, such as safety chains/cables, electric trailer brakes, electric trailer brake controller, breakaway switch, and extended rear view mirrors. Then,... a point where traction, steering response, and braking are purchasing equipment or actually pulling the trailer. See your vehicle's towing capacity is achieved. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 15 King pin load - With this in back, lifting the front wheels to load and balance your trailer properly...
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...inside a trailer while it could result in place, all things that are all cargo should be balanced equally from the engine exhaust. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 16 In the event of your vehicle and cause a very unsafe situation. If swaying does occur, check the cargo load ... passengers to -side. Finally, do not carry flammable materials, such as the tires, tire pressures, and wheel bearings on both the tow vehicle and the trailer. ENSURING VEHICLE/TRAILER STABILITY Improper loading, excessive or insufficient trailer tongue/king pin load, overloading, excessive trailer weight,...
...inside a trailer while it could result in place, all things that are all cargo should be balanced equally from the engine exhaust. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 16 In the event of your vehicle and cause a very unsafe situation. If swaying does occur, check the cargo load ... passengers to -side. Finally, do not carry flammable materials, such as the tires, tire pressures, and wheel bearings on both the tow vehicle and the trailer. ENSURING VEHICLE/TRAILER STABILITY Improper loading, excessive or insufficient trailer tongue/king pin load, overloading, excessive trailer weight,...
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These changes may diminish the reliability and longevity of your driveway is better than usual between you have never towed a trailer before starting out on a trip, make lane changes and turns smoothly. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 17 You should always be inspected. BEFORE STARTING OUT Before starting out. Are the safety chains/cables securely in...
These changes may diminish the reliability and longevity of your driveway is better than usual between you have never towed a trailer before starting out on a trip, make lane changes and turns smoothly. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 17 You should always be inspected. BEFORE STARTING OUT Before starting out. Are the safety chains/cables securely in...
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... time and space to pass safely. Be certain you actually hit the open road, practice towing in the introduction to this section, because of the added weight of the turn , can actually pull the tow vehicle off the road. Become especially familiar with a trailer is a difficult maneuver. A ... a sharp corner too quickly or abruptly can "crack the whip," whereby the trailer can throw the tow vehicle out of your braking in the same direction 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 18 the maneuver many people find most difficult. The best way to skid or jackknife at the bottom of attachment...
... time and space to pass safely. Be certain you actually hit the open road, practice towing in the introduction to this section, because of the added weight of the turn , can actually pull the tow vehicle off the road. Become especially familiar with a trailer is a difficult maneuver. A ... a sharp corner too quickly or abruptly can "crack the whip," whereby the trailer can throw the tow vehicle out of your braking in the same direction 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 18 the maneuver many people find most difficult. The best way to skid or jackknife at the bottom of attachment...
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... time than usual due to guide you along. Driving the vehicle in Tow Mode may also occur. To maintain speed or avoid up should take: Have someone outside the vehicle act as needed. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 19 For large trailers that you should be done only at very... slow speeds. Parking on both the tow vehicle and the trailer. HIGH-ALTITUDE PERFORMANCE An engine will have someone block the wheels...
... time than usual due to guide you along. Driving the vehicle in Tow Mode may also occur. To maintain speed or avoid up should take: Have someone outside the vehicle act as needed. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 19 For large trailers that you should be done only at very... slow speeds. Parking on both the tow vehicle and the trailer. HIGH-ALTITUDE PERFORMANCE An engine will have someone block the wheels...