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General| Brand | Nissan |
|---|---|
| Model | Towing |
| Category | Automobile |
| Language | English |
Emphasizes safety and vehicle load considerations for towing.
Warns against exceeding vehicle towing capacity and directs to Specifications.
Guides on selecting vehicle and equipment based on towing needs.
Encourages reading guide for safe towing and consulting experts.
Advice on renting trailers and equipment from professional companies.
Ensuring vehicle towing capacity matches trailer needs when buying equipment.
Details hitch installation, safety checks, and various types like bumper, receiver, and weight-distributing.
Covers essential components like ball mounts and hitch balls for connecting trailer to vehicle.
Discusses safety chains and cables for secure trailer connection.
Covers rear view mirrors and breakaway switches for trailer towing safety.
Covers trailer lighting requirements, wiring, and connections.
Details surge brakes and electric trailer brakes for safe towing.
Explains the various types of towing equipment available for specific vehicle applications.
Guides on selecting appropriate hitch types based on trailer weight and vehicle compatibility.
Recommends break-in procedures and maintenance for new vehicles used for towing.
Explains how to measure and manage vehicle weight for safe towing.
Defines Gross Vehicle Weight and how to calculate it to avoid exceeding ratings.
Explains Gross Axle Weight and how to determine it relative to GAWR.
Defines Gross Combined Weight and its rating (GCWR) for vehicle-trailer combinations.
Details how to measure and maintain proper trailer tongue or king pin load.
Importance of adjusting hitch and trailer height for level ride and load transfer.
Recommends increasing tow vehicle tire pressure and checking trailer tire specifications.
Guides on proper trailer loading for handling, stability, and load distribution.
Discusses factors affecting stability and troubleshooting trailer sway.
Advises on reducing speed in unsafe conditions and obeying regulations.
Prohibits passengers from riding in trailers and notes safety risks.
Discourages modifications beyond essential towing upgrades to maintain reliability.
Recommends carrying a special tool kit with essential items for towing.
Lists pre-trip inspection checks for vehicle, trailer, and safety equipment.
Advises driving at moderate speeds and reducing speed in adverse conditions.
Explains the need for earlier braking due to increased stopping distance with trailers.
Guides on safe passing procedures, considering reduced acceleration and longer distances.
Advises on taking corners slowly and making wider turns to avoid trailer whip effect.
Provides tips for safely backing up a trailer, including steering techniques.
Offers advice on parking the vehicle and trailer safely, especially on slopes.
Explains engine performance reduction at high altitudes and towing adjustments.
Recommends using Tow Mode for heavy loads and specific driving conditions.
Guides on shifting to lower gears for climbing hills to maintain speed and engine load.
Advises on reducing speed and using lower gears for descending hills to maintain stability.
States not to use cruise control while towing a trailer.
Provides steps to take if the engine overheats during towing.
Defines a 5th wheel hitch used for pivot points for trailers.
Defines a ball mount as a bar holding a hitch ball, also called a drawbar.
Defines a safety device that automatically applies trailer brakes if detached.
Defines a bumper hitch as a reinforced bumper for a hitch ball.
Explains electric trailer brakes activated by an actuator and electric current.
Defines a device that controls electric trailer brakes.
Defines a gooseneck hitch using a ball as a pivot point for trailers.
Defines the maximum weight each axle is designed to safely carry.
Defines the maximum allowable combined weight of vehicle and trailer.
Defines the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle including all loads.
Defines trailer weight pressing down on the tow vehicle hitch for 5th wheel/gooseneck.
Defines a hitch ball connecting trailer to hitch, providing pivot during cornering.
Defines a frame-mounted hitch with a receiver for ball mount removal.
Provides an emergency connection between tow vehicle and trailer if disengaged.
Defines hydraulic braking system activated by inertia when vehicle brakes.
Defines the trailer part extending forward to meet the tow vehicle.
Defines trailer weight pressing down on the tow vehicle hitch for conventional trailers.
Shifts trailer tongue weight to tires for better stability, recommended for heavy trailers.
Provides electrical connection linking tow vehicle to trailer system.
Provides towing capacities for 2008 Nissan Titan models with optional towing package.
Provides towing capacities for 2008 Nissan Titan models without optional towing package.
Provides towing capacities for 2008 Nissan Armada models.
Provides towing capacities for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder models.
Details towing equipment classes (I, II, III, IV) and their respective weight capacities.
Lists wiring harness types and electric trailer brake compatibility for Nissan models.
Outlines Nissan's new vehicle limited warranties and powertrain coverage.
Details optional protection plans for mechanical coverage after warranty expires.
Highlights the quality and warranty of Genuine Nissan Parts and Accessories.
Urges seat belt use, notes airbag systems, and child restraint safety.
Nissan's commitment to customer satisfaction through quality products and dealer support.
Disclaimer regarding illustrations, specifications, and potential changes in publication.
