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Model "S35-D" EDITED: 2008/ 7/ 24

back up slowly. If possible, have someone

guide you when you are backing up.

Always block the wheels on both vehicle and

trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not

recommended; however, if you must do so:

CAUTION

If you move the shift selector lever to

the P (Park) position before blocking

the wheels and applying the parking

brake, transmission damage could oc-

cur.

1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.

2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill

side of the vehicle and trailer wheels.

3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly

release the brake pedal until the blocks

absorb the vehicle load.

4. Apply the parking brake.

5. Shift the transmission into P (Park).

6. Turn off the engine.

To drive away:

1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.

2. Start the engine.

3. Shift the transmission into gear.

4. Release the parking brake.

5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are

clear from the blocks.

6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.

7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.

. When going down a hill, shift into a lower

gear and use the engine braking effect.

When going up a long grade, downshift the

transmission to a lower gear and reduce

speed to reduce chances of engine over-

loading and/or overheating.

. If the engine coolant rises to an extremely

high temperature when the air conditioning

system is on, turn off the air conditioner.

Coolant heat can be additionally vented by

opening the windows, switching the fan

control to high and setting the temperature

control to the HOT position.

. Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal

circumstances.

. Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles

(800 km).

. Have your vehicle serviced more often than

at intervals specified in the recommended

maintenance schedule in the NISSAN Ser-

vice and Maintenance Guide.

. When making a turn, your trailer wheels will

be closer to the inside of the turn than your

vehicle wheels. To compensate for this,

make a larger than normal turning radius

during the turn.

. Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely

affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly caus-

ing vehicle sway. When being passed by

larger vehicles, be prepared for possible

changes in crosswinds that could affect

vehicle handling. If swaying does occur,

firmly grip the steering wheel, steer straight

ahead, and immediately (but gradually)

reduce vehicle speed. This combination will

help stabilize the vehicle. Never increase

speed.

Do the following if the trailer begins to sway:

1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to

allow the vehicle to coast and steer as

straight ahead as the road conditions allow.

This combination will help s tabilize the

vehicle.

— Do not correct trailer sway by steering or

applying the brakes.

2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply

the brakes and pull to the side of the road in

a safe area.

3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is

balanced as described earlier in this section.

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