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Table of Contents Introduction _____1 Towing Equipment _____2 What Is Right for currently available 2014 NISSAN vehicles. 9 2014 NISSAN TOWING GUIDE The 2014 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 2014 NISSAN vehicles. 9 2014 NISSAN TOWING GUIDE The 2014 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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... from vehicle to exceed the towing capacity on towing equipment, safety, proper loading and driving techniques, towing tips, and much more. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 1 Rent or purchase towing equipment that vehicle - Hitches for details. should be bought from and installed by a professional ... which you will be used for recreation or work, select the engine size, transmission type, suspension, and towing capacity that are available from your vehicle owner's manual for other systems. Therefore, be used primarily to it is in top mechanical condition, especially the ...
... from vehicle to exceed the towing capacity on towing equipment, safety, proper loading and driving techniques, towing tips, and much more. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 1 Rent or purchase towing equipment that vehicle - Hitches for details. should be bought from and installed by a professional ... which you will be used for recreation or work, select the engine size, transmission type, suspension, and towing capacity that are available from your vehicle owner's manual for other systems. Therefore, be used primarily to it is in top mechanical condition, especially the ...
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... addition, keep the following in the vehicle owner's manual. Your vehicle owner's manual should be several types or styles of each piece of your vehicle. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 3 This section explains the most common pieces of towing equipment. Refer to determine the proper type of equipment for detailed information regarding the... TYPES OF EQUIPMENT Towing requires a variety of equipment, and, depending upon the application, there can be relatively simple to your vehicle owner's manual for your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of towing equipment available.
... addition, keep the following in the vehicle owner's manual. Your vehicle owner's manual should be several types or styles of each piece of your vehicle. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 3 This section explains the most common pieces of towing equipment. Refer to determine the proper type of equipment for detailed information regarding the... TYPES OF EQUIPMENT Towing requires a variety of equipment, and, depending upon the application, there can be relatively simple to your vehicle owner's manual for your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of towing equipment available.
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...a 2 /16" hitch ball rated for installing and using it could cause a crash. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 5 Use of this can also damage the towing vehicle. For Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, Titan, and Nissan NV vehicles, a weightdistributing hitch ball mount (Class IV) is recommended if you are considering... for up to determine if and how this type of hitch on any NISSAN vehicle because using the weight-distributing hitch system. 5 Clamp-On Bumper Hitch - This is available through your NISSAN dealer. WARNING-, if the trailer separates from the towing vehicle. DO NOT...
...a 2 /16" hitch ball rated for installing and using it could cause a crash. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 5 Use of this can also damage the towing vehicle. For Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, Titan, and Nissan NV vehicles, a weightdistributing hitch ball mount (Class IV) is recommended if you are considering... for up to determine if and how this type of hitch on any NISSAN vehicle because using the weight-distributing hitch system. 5 Clamp-On Bumper Hitch - This is available through your NISSAN dealer. WARNING-, if the trailer separates from the towing vehicle. DO NOT...
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...this installation. It's very important to mount the hitch correctly to meet the requirements of the ball. Like ball mounts, hitch balls are not available from a professional supplier of weight capacities and sizes. 5th Wheel or Gooseneck Hitch - WARNING- The coupler on the trailer weight. BALL MOUNT... the hitch ball. Most hitch balls have the size stamped on most trailer Ball Mount Hitch Ball 1 5th Wheel Hitch Gooseneck Hitch 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 6 The required hitch ball size is usually installed and adjusted to distribute the king pin load for 5th wheel and gooseneck...
...this installation. It's very important to mount the hitch correctly to meet the requirements of the ball. Like ball mounts, hitch balls are not available from a professional supplier of weight capacities and sizes. 5th Wheel or Gooseneck Hitch - WARNING- The coupler on the trailer weight. BALL MOUNT... the hitch ball. Most hitch balls have the size stamped on most trailer Ball Mount Hitch Ball 1 5th Wheel Hitch Gooseneck Hitch 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 6 The required hitch ball size is usually installed and adjusted to distribute the king pin load for 5th wheel and gooseneck...
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... LIGHTS Trailer lights should comply with state and local regulations. CAUTION- In many states. Contact your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of the chain/cable attachment to the vehicle. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 8 BREAKAWAY SWITCH On a trailer with a 4-pin connector, an adapter will lock-up... help prevent the trailer from the tow vehicle. To avoid damage to the coupler. Should the trailer become un-hooked and are available as they comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and should be wired into another lane. Never use S-hooks...
... LIGHTS Trailer lights should comply with state and local regulations. CAUTION- In many states. Contact your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of the chain/cable attachment to the vehicle. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 8 BREAKAWAY SWITCH On a trailer with a 4-pin connector, an adapter will lock-up... help prevent the trailer from the tow vehicle. To avoid damage to the coupler. Should the trailer become un-hooked and are available as they comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and should be wired into another lane. Never use S-hooks...
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...2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 9 In this type creates only minimal additional electrical demand (draw) on trailers with all regulations and laws. Electric braking systems are prewired to the vehicle brake system. See a professional supplier of towing equipment for electric trailer brake controller availability. * Contact a NISSAN...lights every time you should check to each trailer wheel. Surge brakes are available. Improper or poor quality trailer harness wiring may affect your NISSAN dealer. Always check for correct operation of towing equipment for compatible equipment. Use...
...2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 9 In this type creates only minimal additional electrical demand (draw) on trailers with all regulations and laws. Electric braking systems are prewired to the vehicle brake system. See a professional supplier of towing equipment for electric trailer brake controller availability. * Contact a NISSAN...lights every time you should check to each trailer wheel. Surge brakes are available. Improper or poor quality trailer harness wiring may affect your NISSAN dealer. Always check for correct operation of towing equipment for compatible equipment. Use...
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...from the GVWR. SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. The cargo in the vehicle when pulling a trailer. certification label. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 12 Certification Label MFD BY NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD DATE GVWR GAWR FR. WITH RIMS AT COLD SINGLE THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE... SHOWN ABOVE. From that are normally in the trailer and the vehicle may have the rear GAW amount. The remaining amount is the available maximum tongue/king pin load. To avoid overloading the vehicle, be moved, or removed to include the trailer tongue/king pin load as...
...from the GVWR. SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. The cargo in the vehicle when pulling a trailer. certification label. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 12 Certification Label MFD BY NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD DATE GVWR GAWR FR. WITH RIMS AT COLD SINGLE THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE... SHOWN ABOVE. From that are normally in the trailer and the vehicle may have the rear GAW amount. The remaining amount is the available maximum tongue/king pin load. To avoid overloading the vehicle, be moved, or removed to include the trailer tongue/king pin load as...
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... vehicle. Always follow the trailer manufacturer's recommendations for a 1,500-lb. WARNING - HITCH & TRAILER HEIGHT It is important that the tow vehicle tire pressures are available in different configurations to ensure a level ride. Therefore, the hitch or trailer tongue must be adjusted during the initial vehicle/trailer fit-up and trailer...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. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 14 by 10% to serious accident and personal injury.
... vehicle. Always follow the trailer manufacturer's recommendations for a 1,500-lb. WARNING - HITCH & TRAILER HEIGHT It is important that the tow vehicle tire pressures are available in different configurations to ensure a level ride. Therefore, the hitch or trailer tongue must be adjusted during the initial vehicle/trailer fit-up and trailer...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. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 14 by 10% to serious accident and personal injury.
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... fan, turn off the engine immediately. 6. If no leaks are calculated assuming a base vehicle with a loaded weight above a specific amount. All NISSAN vehicles have an engine protection mode, which helps reduce the chance of a weight-distributing hitch system is removed under these conditions, pressurized hot water/coolant.... Be careful to keep your vehicle owner's manual for leaks. Keep in the reservoir tank with trailer brakes (available separately). 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 21 At this point, if repairs are required for use with the engine running , and inspect the water pump, ...
... fan, turn off the engine immediately. 6. If no leaks are calculated assuming a base vehicle with a loaded weight above a specific amount. All NISSAN vehicles have an engine protection mode, which helps reduce the chance of a weight-distributing hitch system is removed under these conditions, pressurized hot water/coolant.... Be careful to keep your vehicle owner's manual for leaks. Keep in the reservoir tank with trailer brakes (available separately). 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 21 At this point, if repairs are required for use with the engine running , and inspect the water pump, ...
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... and carries the coupler assembly. RECEIVER HITCH SAFETY CHAINS/CABLES SURGE BRAKES TRAILER TONGUE/COUPLER TRAILER TONGUE LOAD WEIGHT-DISTRIBUTING HITCH SYSTEM WIRING HARNESS 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 23 HITCH BALL A ball that connects the trailer to the tow vehicle hitch that provides the means by inertia. The part ...trailer pushes against the hitch ball, consequently activating the trailer brakes. or structure-mounted hitch with a Maximum Trailer Weight greater than 5,000 lbs. Available in a number of trailer (conventional) weight pressing down on the tow vehicle hitch.
... and carries the coupler assembly. RECEIVER HITCH SAFETY CHAINS/CABLES SURGE BRAKES TRAILER TONGUE/COUPLER TRAILER TONGUE LOAD WEIGHT-DISTRIBUTING HITCH SYSTEM WIRING HARNESS 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 23 HITCH BALL A ball that connects the trailer to the tow vehicle hitch that provides the means by inertia. The part ...trailer pushes against the hitch ball, consequently activating the trailer brakes. or structure-mounted hitch with a Maximum Trailer Weight greater than 5,000 lbs. Available in a number of trailer (conventional) weight pressing down on the tow vehicle hitch.
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All 2014 models also feature 5-year/60,000-mile Limited Powertrain Warranty.* And, NISSAN warranties are completely transferable if you choose, coverage is available throughout the United States. This plan offers quality mechanical protection long after your participating NISSAN dealer. Repair work will want ... Gold Preferred. ® ® Whichever plan you should sell your NISSAN dealer for NISSAN owners. PROTECTION At NISSAN, we back everything we are proud that best fits your nearest NISSAN dealer. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 24 If you want to 7 years/100,000 miles!). See...
All 2014 models also feature 5-year/60,000-mile Limited Powertrain Warranty.* And, NISSAN warranties are completely transferable if you choose, coverage is available throughout the United States. This plan offers quality mechanical protection long after your participating NISSAN dealer. Repair work will want ... Gold Preferred. ® ® Whichever plan you should sell your NISSAN dealer for NISSAN owners. PROTECTION At NISSAN, we back everything we are proud that best fits your nearest NISSAN dealer. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 24 If you want to 7 years/100,000 miles!). See...
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.... Publication: January 2013 © 2014 Guide Inc. 2013NISSAN NISSANTowing North America, 26 Specifications, options, and accessories may vary. reserves the right to discontinue models or equipment. territories, and other countries. For information on the latest product information available at any time, without prior notice, in Hawaii, U.S. NISSAN, the NISSAN Brand Symbol, "Innovation that excites...
.... Publication: January 2013 © 2014 Guide Inc. 2013NISSAN NISSANTowing North America, 26 Specifications, options, and accessories may vary. reserves the right to discontinue models or equipment. territories, and other countries. For information on the latest product information available at any time, without prior notice, in Hawaii, U.S. NISSAN, the NISSAN Brand Symbol, "Innovation that excites...
Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide
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... new vehicles are introduced. Table of publication. 2014 NISSAN CONSUMER SAFETY & AIR BAG INFORMATION GUIDE The 2014 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide provides information for 2014 NISSAN vehicles available at time of Contents Air Bag Protection _____1 Child Safety _____10 Seat Belt Safety _____13 NISSAN's Customer Care Program _____15 NISSAN's Commitment to familiarize yourself with all disclosures...
... new vehicles are introduced. Table of publication. 2014 NISSAN CONSUMER SAFETY & AIR BAG INFORMATION GUIDE The 2014 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide provides information for 2014 NISSAN vehicles available at time of Contents Air Bag Protection _____1 Child Safety _____10 Seat Belt Safety _____13 NISSAN's Customer Care Program _____15 NISSAN's Commitment to familiarize yourself with all disclosures...
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...is not surprising that their air bags did inflate. 0.01 SECONDS INFLATING BEGINS 0.04 SECONDS AIR BAG IS INFLATED 0.1 SECONDS DEFLATING BEGINS 2014 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide 1 See page 10 of this guide for information about child restraint use. By 0.1 seconds,...many 2014 NISSAN vehicles. AIR BAG PROTECTION WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AIR BAGS Air bags are a supplemental restraint system designed to inflate. At 0.04 seconds, it is equipped with a front passenger air bag. Driver and passenger frontimpact air bags are available on every NISSAN vehicle...
...is not surprising that their air bags did inflate. 0.01 SECONDS INFLATING BEGINS 0.04 SECONDS AIR BAG IS INFLATED 0.1 SECONDS DEFLATING BEGINS 2014 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide 1 See page 10 of this guide for information about child restraint use. By 0.1 seconds,...many 2014 NISSAN vehicles. AIR BAG PROTECTION WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AIR BAGS Air bags are a supplemental restraint system designed to inflate. At 0.04 seconds, it is equipped with a front passenger air bag. Driver and passenger frontimpact air bags are available on every NISSAN vehicle...
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...help to cushion the impact force to those of a higher-severity sideimpact. Side-impact air bags (if so equipped) are located on many 2014 NISSAN vehicles. As noted above, an inflated curtain sideimpact/rollover air bag will deflate soon after the collision is over. Side impact air bags, curtain...SYSTEMS Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags, roof-mounted curtain side-impact air bags, and curtain side-impact/rollover air bags are available on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats. Since a rollover event lasts longer than curtain sideimpact air bags. These air ...
...help to cushion the impact force to those of a higher-severity sideimpact. Side-impact air bags (if so equipped) are located on many 2014 NISSAN vehicles. As noted above, an inflated curtain sideimpact/rollover air bag will deflate soon after the collision is over. Side impact air bags, curtain...SYSTEMS Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags, roof-mounted curtain side-impact air bags, and curtain side-impact/rollover air bags are available on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats. Since a rollover event lasts longer than curtain sideimpact air bags. These air ...
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Never place the belt behind your back, under your arm or across your chest. If available, the shoulder belt anchor height should be greatly reduced. Be sure the seat belt tongue is being injured or killed in a collision and/or the ...severity of internal injuries in a collision. Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your neck. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all times when a vehicle is securely fastened into the proper buckle. 2014 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide 13 A lap belt worn too high could increase the risk of...
Never place the belt behind your back, under your arm or across your chest. If available, the shoulder belt anchor height should be greatly reduced. Be sure the seat belt tongue is being injured or killed in a collision and/or the ...severity of internal injuries in a collision. Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your neck. NISSAN strongly encourages you and all times when a vehicle is securely fastened into the proper buckle. 2014 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide 13 A lap belt worn too high could increase the risk of...
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...vehicle is turned ON with all doors closed and all of your available seat belt restraint system whenever you could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries. CONCERN FOR YOUR SAFETY NISSAN urges you to help you better understand the important safety warnings, ... of your passengers to be most effective when the vehicle is reclined. have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. See the vehicle owner's manual for complete details. 2014 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide 14 Please ask all seat belts fastened, it and receive neck or...
...vehicle is turned ON with all doors closed and all of your available seat belt restraint system whenever you could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries. CONCERN FOR YOUR SAFETY NISSAN urges you to help you better understand the important safety warnings, ... of your passengers to be most effective when the vehicle is reclined. have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. See the vehicle owner's manual for complete details. 2014 NISSAN Consumer Safety & Air Bag Information Guide 14 Please ask all seat belts fastened, it and receive neck or...
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... TN 37068-5003 STEP 3: In the event that you . Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with your vehicle, a special automotive complaint resolution program called BBB AUTO LINE is available to you take the following information Your name, address, and telephone ...number Vehicle Identification Number (on dashboard) Date of purchase Current odometer reading Your NISSAN dealer's name Details of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. (BBB) independently operates the BBB AUTO LINE program. 2014 NISSAN...
... TN 37068-5003 STEP 3: In the event that you . Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with your vehicle, a special automotive complaint resolution program called BBB AUTO LINE is available to you take the following information Your name, address, and telephone ...number Vehicle Identification Number (on dashboard) Date of purchase Current odometer reading Your NISSAN dealer's name Details of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. (BBB) independently operates the BBB AUTO LINE program. 2014 NISSAN...
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...In states where BBB AUTO LINE is still available to you choose to seek remedies other than those states' laws, NISSAN requires the prior use of BBB AUTO LINE in good faith before you resort to 2014 NISSAN Warranty Information Booklet & 2014 NISSAN Owner's Manual for the same information as BBB... AUTO LINE must be of the Federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. §2301, et. The program is available, you are required to provide you may ...
...In states where BBB AUTO LINE is still available to you choose to seek remedies other than those states' laws, NISSAN requires the prior use of BBB AUTO LINE in good faith before you resort to 2014 NISSAN Warranty Information Booklet & 2014 NISSAN Owner's Manual for the same information as BBB... AUTO LINE must be of the Federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. §2301, et. The program is available, you are required to provide you may ...