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Trailer lights

CAUTION

When splicing into the vehicle electrical

system, a commercially available power-

type module/converter must be used to

provide power for all trailer lighting. This

unit uses the vehicle battery as a direct

power source for all trailer lights while

using the vehicle tail light, stoplight and

turn signal circuits as a signal source. The

module/converter must draw no more

that 15 milliamps from the stop and tail

lamp circuits. Using a module/converter

that exceeds these power requirements

may damage the vehicle’s electrical sys-

tem. See a reputable trailer dealer to ob-

tain the proper equipment and to have it

installed.

Trailer lights should comply with federal and/or

local regulations. For assistance in hooking up

trailer lights, contact a NISSAN dealer or repu-

table trailer dealer.

Trailer brakes

If your trailer is equipped with a braking system,

make sure it conforms to federal and/or local

regulations and that it is properly installed.

WARNING

Never connect a trailer brake system di-

rectly to the vehicle brake system.

When towing a trailer load of 3,500 lbs.

(1587 kg) or more, trailers with a brake

system MUST be used. However, most

states require a separate braking system

on trailers with a loaded weight above a

specific amount. Make sure the trailer

meets the local regulations and the regu-

lations where you plan to tow.

Several types of braking systems are

available. Some examples are listed

below:

Surge Brakes - The surge brake actuator

is mounted on the trailer tongue with a

hydraulic line running to each trailer

wheel. Surge brakes are activated by the

trailer pushing against the hitch ball when

the tow vehicle is braking. Hydraulic surge

brakes are common on rental trailers and

some boat trailers. In this type of system,

there is no hydraulic or electric connec-

tion for brake operation between the tow

vehicle and the trailer.

Electric Trailer Brakes - Electric braking

systems are activated by an electronic sig-

nal sent from a trailer brake controller

(special brake-sensing module).

Have a professional supplier of towing

equipment make sure the trailer brakes

are properly installed and demonstrate

proper brake function testing.

Pre-towing tips

● Be certain your vehicle maintains a level

position when a loaded and/or unloaded

trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it

has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down

condition; check for improper tongue load,

overload, worn suspension or other possible

causes of either condition.

● Always secure items in the trailer to prevent

load shift while driving.

● Keep the cargo load as low as possible in

the trailer to keep the trailer center of gravity

low.

● Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the

trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in

the back half. Also make sure the load is

balanced side to side.

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