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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. 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.
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..., and to exceed the towing capacity on towing equipment, safety, proper loading and driving techniques, towing tips, and much more. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 1 Finally, it 's towing capacity. Rent or purchase towing equipment that complies with that your vehicle is important to ... details. This guide can meet your anticipated towing needs, and refer to carry passengers and cargo. Here, you select that are available from and installed by a professional supplier of safe towing practices. See the towing information in top mechanical condition, especially the tires,...
..., and to exceed the towing capacity on towing equipment, safety, proper loading and driving techniques, towing tips, and much more. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 1 Finally, it 's towing capacity. Rent or purchase towing equipment that complies with that your vehicle is important to ... details. This guide can meet your anticipated towing needs, and refer to carry passengers and cargo. Here, you select that are available from and installed by a professional supplier of safe towing practices. See the towing information in top mechanical condition, especially the tires,...
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...the application, there can be relatively simple to determine the proper type of equipment 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 ...vehicle. Your vehicle owner's manual should ALWAYS be of the appropriate weight class for detailed information regarding the towing capacity of towing equipment available. In addition, you are buying a travel or boat trailer, be sure that your loaded trailer remains well within your vehicle's ...
...the application, there can be relatively simple to determine the proper type of equipment 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 ...vehicle. Your vehicle owner's manual should ALWAYS be of the appropriate weight class for detailed information regarding the towing capacity of towing equipment available. In addition, you are buying a travel or boat trailer, be sure that your loaded trailer remains well within your vehicle's ...
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...operation of this can cause death or serious injury. This is available through your NISSAN dealer. A weight-distributing hitch system may result in the trailer separating from the towing vehicle; For Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, Titan, and Nissan NV vehicles, a weightdistributing hitch ball mount (Class IV) is..." or "equalizing" hitch. NOTE - Weight-Distributing Hitch System - DO NOT USE this can also damage the towing vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 5 This type of hitch on any NISSAN vehicle because using the weight-distributing hitch system. 5 Clamp-On Bumper Hitch -
...operation of this can cause death or serious injury. This is available through your NISSAN dealer. A weight-distributing hitch system may result in the trailer separating from the towing vehicle; For Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, Titan, and Nissan NV vehicles, a weightdistributing hitch ball mount (Class IV) is..." or "equalizing" hitch. NOTE - Weight-Distributing Hitch System - DO NOT USE this can also damage the towing vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 5 This type of hitch on any NISSAN vehicle because using the weight-distributing hitch system. 5 Clamp-On Bumper Hitch -
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... 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 Second, it is very important to mount the hitch correctly to meet the requirements of towing equipment.* ...., etc.) and sizes (1 /4", 2", etc.), and can be purchased from NISSAN but two basic rules hold true in the bed of a pick-up and designed for heavy-duty applications, these types of hitches are not available from a professional supplier of a particular trailer, but can be weight-distributing ...
... 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 Second, it is very important to mount the hitch correctly to meet the requirements of towing equipment.* ...., etc.) and sizes (1 /4", 2", etc.), and can be purchased from NISSAN but two basic rules hold true in the bed of a pick-up and designed for heavy-duty applications, these types of hitches are not available from a professional supplier of a particular trailer, but can be weight-distributing ...
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..., hitch balls are available in top condition, a simple maintenance routine is recommended. TRAILER TONGUE The tongue is critical as the coupler on your vehicle owner's manual to meet the tow vehicle, and it with a special cover, you will minimize wear of the trailer that excessive slack 1 7 OK Not OK 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide...
..., hitch balls are available in top condition, a simple maintenance routine is recommended. TRAILER TONGUE The tongue is critical as the coupler on your vehicle owner's manual to meet the tow vehicle, and it with a special cover, you will minimize wear of the trailer that excessive slack 1 7 OK Not OK 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide...
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...the trailer. For assistance in hooking up and not release. If your vehicle is needed to connect the trailer lights to the vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 8 REAR VIEW MIRRORS In many states. Should the trailer become detached, a breakaway switch may become un-hooked and are...park" the trailer on a grade. Telescoping Tow Mirrors are pre-wired for proper installation of towing equipment. ** Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan, vehicles are available as they may help prevent the trailer from the tow vehicle. To avoid damage to the bumper and chains/cables when making ...
...the trailer. For assistance in hooking up and not release. If your vehicle is needed to connect the trailer lights to the vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 8 REAR VIEW MIRRORS In many states. Should the trailer become detached, a breakaway switch may become un-hooked and are...park" the trailer on a grade. Telescoping Tow Mirrors are pre-wired for proper installation of towing equipment. ** Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan, vehicles are available as they may help prevent the trailer from the tow vehicle. To avoid damage to the bumper and chains/cables when making ...
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converter" must be used , NISSAN recommends all regulations. NOTE - Improper or poor quality trailer harness wiring may affect your convenience, Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, Titan, and NV vehicles are pre-wired to the brake controller manual for your... Use only a NISSAN approved wiring harness, or, consult your specific vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 9 The surge brake actuator is no hydraulic or electric connection for towing. Surge Brakes - Have a professional supplier of towing equipment for electric trailer brake controller availability. * Contact a NISSAN dealer or a...
converter" must be used , NISSAN recommends all regulations. NOTE - Improper or poor quality trailer harness wiring may affect your convenience, Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, Titan, and NV vehicles are pre-wired to the brake controller manual for your... Use only a NISSAN approved wiring harness, or, consult your specific vehicle. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 9 The surge brake actuator is no hydraulic or electric connection for towing. Surge Brakes - Have a professional supplier of towing equipment for electric trailer brake controller availability. * Contact a NISSAN dealer or a...
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.... You will help prevent over-angling, bottoming-out, and improper tongue load and load transfer. Additionally, make sure the vehicle has the payload capacity available for safe towing. HITCH & TRAILER HEIGHT It is important that your trailer floor and tongue ride as level as possible. Keep the trailer tongue load... to the recommended cold specifications. NOTE - trailer, multiply the weight of trailer or hitch type. by 10% to ensure a level ride. Ball mounts are available in accordance with the trailer and tire manufacturer's specifications. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 14
.... You will help prevent over-angling, bottoming-out, and improper tongue load and load transfer. Additionally, make sure the vehicle has the payload capacity available for safe towing. HITCH & TRAILER HEIGHT It is important that your trailer floor and tongue ride as level as possible. Keep the trailer tongue load... to the recommended cold specifications. NOTE - trailer, multiply the weight of trailer or hitch type. by 10% to ensure a level ride. Ball mounts are available in accordance with the trailer and tire manufacturer's specifications. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 14
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...other components appear to be operating properly with the engine cooled to the nearest NISSAN dealer. Never remove the radiator cap when the radiator is equipped with trailer brakes (available separately). 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 21 If no leaks are required, go to its normal operating ... Combined Weight ratings for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer towing are required for leaks. Add coolant to achieve the rating. All NISSAN vehicles have an engine protection mode, which helps reduce the chance of a weight-distributing hitch system is removed under these conditions...
...other components appear to be operating properly with the engine cooled to the nearest NISSAN dealer. Never remove the radiator cap when the radiator is equipped with trailer brakes (available separately). 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 21 If no leaks are required, go to its normal operating ... Combined Weight ratings for 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer towing are required for leaks. Add coolant to achieve the rating. All NISSAN vehicles have an engine protection mode, which helps reduce the chance of a weight-distributing hitch system is removed under these conditions...
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Available in a number of the ball mount. Type of hitch system that allows removal of sizes and weight capacities, it must correspond to the trailer coupler ... Trailer Weight greater than 5,000 lbs. RECEIVER HITCH SAFETY CHAINS/CABLES SURGE BRAKES TRAILER TONGUE/COUPLER TRAILER TONGUE LOAD WEIGHT-DISTRIBUTING HITCH SYSTEM WIRING HARNESS 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 23 Strongly recommended when towing trailers with a receiver that helps shift the trailer tongue weight to all trailer tires and the tow vehicle...
Available in a number of the ball mount. Type of hitch system that allows removal of sizes and weight capacities, it must correspond to the trailer coupler ... Trailer Weight greater than 5,000 lbs. RECEIVER HITCH SAFETY CHAINS/CABLES SURGE BRAKES TRAILER TONGUE/COUPLER TRAILER TONGUE LOAD WEIGHT-DISTRIBUTING HITCH SYSTEM WIRING HARNESS 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 23 Strongly recommended when towing trailers with a receiver that helps shift the trailer tongue weight to all trailer tires and the tow vehicle...
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...proud that every NISSAN is protected by some of plans available, you can choose the one that best fits your driving needs (up to opt for Security+Plus Gold Preferred. ® ® Whichever plan you will be done at authorized NISSAN dealers by their ...integrity of a Genuine NISSAN Replacement Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty. All 2013 models also feature 5-year/60,000-mile Limited Powertrain Warranty.* And, NISSAN warranties are covered by NISSAN-trained technicians utilizing Genuine NISSAN Parts. If you should sell your nearest NISSAN dealer. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 24 This...
...proud that every NISSAN is protected by some of plans available, you can choose the one that best fits your driving needs (up to opt for Security+Plus Gold Preferred. ® ® Whichever plan you will be done at authorized NISSAN dealers by their ...integrity of a Genuine NISSAN Replacement Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty. All 2013 models also feature 5-year/60,000-mile Limited Powertrain Warranty.* And, NISSAN warranties are covered by NISSAN-trained technicians utilizing Genuine NISSAN Parts. If you should sell your nearest NISSAN dealer. 2013 NISSAN Towing Guide 24 This...
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...(s) are shown with optional equipment. All illustrations, and specifications in this document are based on availability, options or accessories, contact your NISSAN dealer. Some vehicles are NISSAN trademarks. Specifications, options, and accessories may vary. Publication: January 2012 © 2013 Guide Inc. 2012NISSAN NISSANTowing North America, 26 See the actual vehicle for particular models and...
...(s) are shown with optional equipment. All illustrations, and specifications in this document are based on availability, options or accessories, contact your NISSAN dealer. Some vehicles are NISSAN trademarks. Specifications, options, and accessories may vary. Publication: January 2012 © 2013 Guide Inc. 2012NISSAN NISSANTowing North America, 26 See the actual vehicle for particular models and...
Warranty Information Booklet
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... LINE is not accepted, it may contact the BBB directly at the same toll free number 1-800-NISSAN-1 (1-800-647-7261). However in some states, if the decision is available to assist you with all your area, please call the BBB, its staff will take the following...delay the process. The BBB AUTO LINE program is always available to you and Nissan. We will not be legally binding on next page) NISSAN CARES...Both Nissan and your Nissan dealer are dedicated to your satisfaction, please contact our (Nissan's) Consumer Affairs Department using our toll free number: The ...
... LINE is not accepted, it may contact the BBB directly at the same toll free number 1-800-NISSAN-1 (1-800-647-7261). However in some states, if the decision is available to assist you with all your area, please call the BBB, its staff will take the following...delay the process. The BBB AUTO LINE program is always available to you and Nissan. We will not be legally binding on next page) NISSAN CARES...Both Nissan and your Nissan dealer are dedicated to your satisfaction, please contact our (Nissan's) Consumer Affairs Department using our toll free number: The ...
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... is an informal dispute settlement mechanism operated to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet, and 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL". 3 In accordance with information about the availability of BBB AUTO LINE in the "Supplement to comply with applicable Federal law and regulations. Please see the "Supplement to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for example, under state law...
... is an informal dispute settlement mechanism operated to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet, and 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL". 3 In accordance with information about the availability of BBB AUTO LINE in the "Supplement to comply with applicable Federal law and regulations. Please see the "Supplement to 2013 Nissan Warranty Information Booklet & 2013 Nissan OWNER'S MANUAL" for example, under state law...
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... transferable from the original OWNER, and (2) the vehicle is operated in the United States, the U.S. regulations and environmental requirements. Nissan makes available to you, and you seek remedies not created by Title I of that Federal law, except that this warranty applies to a...seeking remedies under the Federal MagnusonMoss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. §2301, et. 2013 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY WHO IS THE WARRANTOR Nissan warrants all parts of your 2013 Nissan vehicle supplied by Nissan, except for those listed above , this warranty is not transferable but is instead...
... transferable from the original OWNER, and (2) the vehicle is operated in the United States, the U.S. regulations and environmental requirements. Nissan makes available to you, and you seek remedies not created by Title I of that Federal law, except that this warranty applies to a...seeking remedies under the Federal MagnusonMoss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. §2301, et. 2013 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY WHO IS THE WARRANTOR Nissan warrants all parts of your 2013 Nissan vehicle supplied by Nissan, except for those listed above , this warranty is not transferable but is instead...
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To assist you in maintaining appropriate records, the maintenance log located in your NISSAN SERVICE & MAINTENANCE GUIDE can be used along with supporting repair invoices, receipts and other than the U.S. 2013 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY 7 TOWING COVERAGE If your vehicle is inoperative due to the failure... service to comply with proper use of the vehicle as described in the applicable OWNER'S MANUAL (including the lack of availability or use of proper fluid), or the vehicle's lack of compliance with local regulations or environmental requirements of any country (other ...
To assist you in maintaining appropriate records, the maintenance log located in your NISSAN SERVICE & MAINTENANCE GUIDE can be used along with supporting repair invoices, receipts and other than the U.S. 2013 NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY 7 TOWING COVERAGE If your vehicle is inoperative due to the failure... service to comply with proper use of the vehicle as described in the applicable OWNER'S MANUAL (including the lack of availability or use of proper fluid), or the vehicle's lack of compliance with local regulations or environmental requirements of any country (other ...
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...and Air Quality, Vehicle Compliance Programs Group, U.S. You may be subject to future governmental administrative or judicial action. Warranty for 2013 vehicles certified for diagnostic costs if performed at another service facility except in the case of emergency repairs as required by law ... in the "CUSTOMER CARE" section of Nissan's suggested retail price for parts and labor charges based on Nissan's recommended time allowance for only the diagnostic and repair costs related to the amount of this vehicle. A part not being available or a repair not being complete within ...
...and Air Quality, Vehicle Compliance Programs Group, U.S. You may be subject to future governmental administrative or judicial action. Warranty for 2013 vehicles certified for diagnostic costs if performed at another service facility except in the case of emergency repairs as required by law ... in the "CUSTOMER CARE" section of Nissan's suggested retail price for parts and labor charges based on Nissan's recommended time allowance for only the diagnostic and repair costs related to the amount of this vehicle. A part not being available or a repair not being complete within ...
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... price on the current BFGoodrich Brand Base Price List, whichever is lower. waterbase sealers or balancing substances). The cost of purchase. The usable tread is available, the date of tread remaining. At that time, all warranties, express or implied, are covered by this limited warranty will be replaced with the maintenance...
... price on the current BFGoodrich Brand Base Price List, whichever is lower. waterbase sealers or balancing substances). The cost of purchase. The usable tread is available, the date of tread remaining. At that time, all warranties, express or implied, are covered by this limited warranty will be replaced with the maintenance...
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... THE WARRANTOR The warrantor of this booklet for your vehicle owners manual, the information on which the tire was used should be available for inspection. Box 19001, Greenville, South Carolina 29602-9001. 20 BFGOODRICH TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY IN THE...OF USE OF VEHICLE, INCONVENIENCE, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE. IN THE EVENT OF A DISPUTED CLAIM, THE CONSUMER MUST MAKE THE TIRE AVAILABLE FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. NO BFGOODRICH REPRESENTATIVE, EMPLOYEE OR DEALER HAS THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR IMPLY ANY REPRESENTATION, PROMISE OR AGREEMENT, WHICH ...
... THE WARRANTOR The warrantor of this booklet for your vehicle owners manual, the information on which the tire was used should be available for inspection. Box 19001, Greenville, South Carolina 29602-9001. 20 BFGOODRICH TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY IN THE...OF USE OF VEHICLE, INCONVENIENCE, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE. IN THE EVENT OF A DISPUTED CLAIM, THE CONSUMER MUST MAKE THE TIRE AVAILABLE FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. NO BFGOODRICH REPRESENTATIVE, EMPLOYEE OR DEALER HAS THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR IMPLY ANY REPRESENTATION, PROMISE OR AGREEMENT, WHICH ...