Nissan 2008 Versa Hatchback - Towing Guide User Manual

2008NISSAN TOWING GUIDE Table of ContentsIntroduction _____________________________________________________1 Towing Equipment ________________________

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 9a 3-wire to 2-wire power converter* must be used. A power converter of this type creates only minimal additional demand

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 10SWAY CONTROL DEVICE Sudden maneuvers, wind gusts, and buffeting caused by other vehicles can affect trailer handling.

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 11tow weight ratings. There are four weights to consider when towing:  Gross Vehicle Weight  Gross Axle Weight (Fron

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 12On all Nissan vehicles, the GVWR is shown on the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (F.M.V.S.S.) certification labe

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 13 GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT (GCW) The Gross Combined Weight (GCW) is the total weight of the tow vehicle with all p

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 14example, to determine the proper trailer tongue load for a 1,500-lb. trailer, multiply the weight of 1,500 lbs. by 10%

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 15Always make sure your vehicle’s towing capacity is adequate for the trailer you intend to tow. Buy or lease only qualit

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 16the handling of your vehicle and cause a very unsafe situation. Finally, do not carry flammable materials, such as g

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 17limits described in this guide. These changes may diminish the reliability and longevity of your vehicle and possibly v

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 18REDUCE SPEED Drive your vehicle at a moderate speed, and remember to reduce your speed in unsafe or less-than-ideal roa

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 1INTRODUCTION SAFETY IS PRIORITY ONE Obviously, your first concern should be safety. Your vehicle was designed to be use

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 19move the wheel to the right. All movements of the wheel should be done in small increments. Of course, backing up shoul

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 20automatic transmission fluid temperature gauge (if equipped) very carefully. At the first sign of overheating, pull to

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 21serious injury. 5. As soon as the engine has cooled to its normal operating temperature, visually inspect the driv

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 22 GOOSENECK HITCH Located just forward of the rear axle centerline, this hitch uses a ball to serve as the pivot point

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 23SPECIFICATIONS TOWING CAPACITIES SUV’s, Trucks, and Minivan 2008 ARMA

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 24 2008 PATHFINDER TOWING DATA Engine Type 4.0L V6 5.6L V8 Transmis

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 25 2008 TITAN TOWING DATA - WITH OPTIONAL TOWING PACKAGE 6 Engine Type 5.6L V8 Transmission A/T KING CAB XE SE P

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 26 2008 TITAN TOWING DATA - WITHOUT OPTIONAL TOWING PACKAGE Engine Type 5.6L V8 Transmission A/T KING CAB XE SE PR

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 27 Passenger Vehicles – The towing capacity for 350Z Coupe, Altima (Coupe, Hybri

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 28Other Recommendations and Information – Towing performance and speed are affected by vehicle payload, tow weight, road

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 2Finally, there are state and local laws on towing that you should review to ensure compliance with all regulations. TO

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 29TOW VEHICLE WIRING HARNESSES PROTECTION At Nissan, we back everything we build. So we’re proud that every Nissan is

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 30driving needs (up to 84 months/100,000 miles!). For the maximum coverage, you will want to opt for Security+Plus Gold®

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 31 All illustrations, photographs, and specifications in this publication are based on the latest product info

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 3Your vehicle owner’s manual should ALWAYS be referenced before making any towing decisions. Naturally, you will want

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 4 For receiver-type hitches using a ball mount, the ball mount should be removed when not towing.  If you install a h

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 5Weight-Distributing Hitch System – This type of system uses a “load-leveling” or “equalizing” hitch. The weight-distrib

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 65th Wheel or Gooseneck Hitch – Mounted in the bed of a pick-up and designed for heavy-duty applications, these types of

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 7from the tow vehicle. The diameter of the hitch ball shank must be matched to the ball mount hole diameter. The shank

2008 Nissan Towing Guide 8to the bumper and chains/cables when making a sharp turn, do not attach the chains/cables too close to the coupler. Cons