Nissan 2010 Versa Hatchback - Towing Guide User Manual

92010NISSAN TOWING GUIDE Table of ContentsIntroduction _____________________________________________________1 Towing Equipment _______________________

2010 Nissan Towing Guide 9must be used, as a converter of this type creates only minimal additional electrical demand (draw) on the vehicle lighti

2010 Nissan Towing Guide 10NOTE – Improper or poor quality trailer harness wiring may affect your vehicle’s electrical system. Use only a Nissan a

2010 Nissan Towing Guide 11MEASURING VEHICLE WEIGHT The key to safe, efficient towing has to do with weight. Your vehicle — SUV, crossover, truck

2010 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

2010 Nissan Towing Guide 13 GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT (GCW) The Gross Combined Weight (GCW) is the total weight of the tow vehicle with all p

2010 Nissan Towing Guide 14For example, to determine the proper trailer tongue load for a 1,500-lb. trailer, multiply the weight of 1,500 lbs. by

2010 Nissan Towing Guide 15TOWING SAFETY Towing can significantly alter the handling and performance characteristics of your vehicle. Plus, it p

2010 Nissan Towing Guide 16The trailer load should be balanced equally from side-to-side. Unequal side-to-side loading can negatively affect handl

2010 Nissan Towing Guide 17VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS Vehicle modifications — beyond those required for proper hitch installation, wiring hook-up, and

2010 Nissan Towing Guide 18If possible, before you actually hit the open road, practice towing in a large uncrowded area such as a stadium or shop

2010 Nissan Towing Guide 1INTRODUCTION SAFETY IS PRIORITY ONE Obviously, your first concern should be safety. Your vehicle was designed to be use

2010 Nissan Towing Guide 19the trailer to the right, move the wheel to the right. All movements of the wheel should be done in small increments. O

2010 Nissan Towing Guide 20The added weight of a trailer places an increased load on the engine and cooling system, so monitor your coolant temper

2010 Nissan Towing Guide 21the hood. Never remove the radiator cap when the radiator is hot. If the cap is removed under these conditions, hot wa

2010 Nissan Towing Guide 22 ELECTRIC TRAILER BRAKES When the brakes on a tow vehicle are applied, an electric current is sent to an actuator which

2010 Nissan Towing Guide 23SPECIFICATIONS TOWING CAPACITIES Crossovers, SUVs, and Trucks 2010 ARMADA TOWING DATA Engine T

2010 Nissan Towing Guide 24 2010 MURANO TOWING DATA Engine Type 3.5L V6 Transmission CVT Maximum Trailer Weight1 (lbs.)

2010 Nissan Towing Guide 25 Passenger Vehicles – The towing capacity for Altima (Coupe, Hybrid, and Sedan),

2010 Nissan Towing Guide 26Other Recommendations and Information – Towing performance and speed are affected by vehicle payload, tow weight, road

2010 Nissan Towing Guide 27TOW VEHICLE WIRING HARNESSES PROTECTION At Nissan, we back everything we build. So we are proud that every Nissan i

2010 Nissan Towing Guide 28Whichever plan you choose, coverage is available throughout the United States. Repair work will be done at authorized N

2010 Nissan Towing Guide 2It is also a good idea to discuss your towing requirements with either your Nissan dealer or a professional supplier of

2010 Nissan Towing Guide 29 All illustrations, photographs, and specifications in this document are based on the latest product informat

2010 Nissan Towing Guide 3PURCHASING If you are buying a travel or boat trailer, be sure that your Nissan vehicle has the towing capacity to pull

2010 Nissan Towing Guide 4 Installing an aftermarket hitch may affect the rear crash performance of your vehicle.  Be sure that the hitch does

2010 Nissan Towing Guide 5Weight-Distributing Hitch System – This type of system uses a “load-leveling” or “equalizing” hitch. The weight-distrib

2010 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

2010 Nissan Towing Guide 7Like ball mounts, hitch balls are available in a number of weight capacities and sizes. Always make sure the hitch ball

2010 Nissan Towing Guide 8will allow the chains/cables to drag on the ground. Do not use S-hooks for attaching, as they may become un-hooked and