Nissan 2011 User Manual

92011NISSAN TOWING GUIDE Table of ContentsIntroduction _____________________________________________________1 Towing Equipment _______________________

2011 NISSAN Towing Guide 9converter” must be used, as a converter of this type creates only minimal additional electrical demand (draw) on the veh

2011 NISSAN Towing Guide 10NOTE – Improper or poor quality trailer harness wiring may affect your vehicle’s electrical system. Use only a NISSAN a

2011 NISSAN Towing Guide 11MEASURING VEHICLE WEIGHT The key to safe, efficient towing has to do with weight. Your vehicle — SUV, crossover, truck

2011 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

2011 NISSAN Towing Guide 13 GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT (GCW) The Gross Combined Weight (GCW) is the total weight of the tow vehicle with all p

2011 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

2011 NISSAN Towing Guide 15TOWING SAFETY Towing can significantly alter the handling and performance characteristics of your vehicle. Plus, it p

2011 NISSAN Towing Guide 16The trailer load should be balanced equally from side-to-side. Unequal side-to-side loading can negatively affect handl

2011 NISSAN Towing Guide 17VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS Vehicle modifications — beyond those required for proper hitch installation, wiring hook-up, or

2011 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

2011 NISSAN Towing Guide 1INTRODUCTION SAFETY IS PRIORITY ONE Obviously, your first concern should be safety. Your vehicle was designed to be use

2011 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

2011 NISSAN Towing Guide 20(if equipped) carefully. At the first sign of overheating, pull to the side of the road. See IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS l

2011 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

2011 NISSAN Towing Guide 22 TOWING GLOSSARY 5TH WHEEL HITCH Located just forward of the rear axle centerline, this hitch uses a king pin to se

2011 NISSAN Towing Guide 23 HITCH BALL A ball that connects the trailer to the tow vehicle hitch and provides the means by which the trailer pivo

2011 NISSAN Towing Guide 24 PROTECTION At NISSAN, we back everything we build. So we are proud that every NISSAN is protected by some of the bes

2011 NISSAN Towing Guide 25 CONCERN FOR YOUR SAFETY NISSAN urges you to always use your seat belt whenever you drive. Also, please make sure all

2011 NISSAN Towing Guide 26 All illustrations, and specifications in this document are based on the latest product information available

2011 NISSAN Towing Guide 2It is also a good idea to discuss your towing requirements with either your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of

2011 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

2011 NISSAN Towing Guide 4 Installing an aftermarket hitch may affect the rear crash performance of your vehicle.  Be sure that the hitch does

2011 NISSAN Towing Guide 5Weight-Distributing Hitch System – This type of system uses a “load-leveling” or “equalizing” hitch. The weight-distrib

2011 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

2011 NISSAN Towing Guide 7Like ball mounts, hitch balls are available in a number of weight capacities and sizes. Always make sure the hitch ball

2011 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