[ Edit: 2012/ 4/ 9 Model: E26-A ]
5-14 Starting and driving
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Your vehicle was designed to be used to carry
passengers and luggage. NISSAN does not recom-
mend trailer towing, because it places additional loads
on your vehicle’s engine, drivetrain, steering, braking,
and other systems.
CAUTION:
Vehicle damage resulting from towing a trailer is
not covered by the warranties.
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Your new vehicle was designed to be used primarily to
carry passengers and luggage.
Towing a trailer will place additional loads on your
vehicle’s engine, drive train, steering, braking and other
systems. The towing of a trailer will exaggerate other
conditions such as sway caused by crosswinds, rough
road surfaces or passing trucks.
Your driving style and speed must be adjusted
according to the circumstances. Before towing a
trailer, see a NISSAN dealer for an explanation about
the proper use of towing equipment.
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
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. Avoid towing a trailer during the break-in period.
. Before driving, make sure that the lighting system
of the trailer works properly.
. Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer
operation.
. Avoid abrupt starts, accelerations and stops.
. Avoid sharp turns and lane changes.
. Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed.
. Take note of the trailer manufacturer’s instructions.
. Choose proper coupling devices (trailer hitch,
safety chain, roof carrier, etc.) for your vehicle and
trailer.
. Never allow the total trailer load (trailer weight plus
its cargo weight) to exceed the maximum set for
the coupling device. See a NISSAN dealer for
more information.
. The trailer must be loaded so that heavy goods are
placed over the axle. The maximum allowable
vertical load on the trailer hitch must not be
exceeded.
. Have your vehicle serviced more often than at the
intervals specified in a separate maintenance
booklet.
. Trailer towing requires more fuel than under
normal circumstances because of a considerable
increase in traction power and resistance.
TIRE PRESSURE
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When towing a trailer, inflate the vehicle tires to the
maximum recommended COLD tire pressure (for full
loading) indicated on the tire placard.
Do not tow a trailer when the vehicle is installed with a
temporary spare tire or a compact spare tire.
SAFETY CHAINS
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Always use a suitable chain between the vehicle and
trailer. The chain should be crossed and should be
attached to the hitch, not to the vehicle bumper or axle.
Be sure to leave enough slack in the chain to permit
turning corners.
TRAILER BRAKES
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Ensure that trailer brakes are installed as required by
local regulations. Also check that all other trailer
equipment conforms to local regulations.
Always block the wheels on both the vehicle and trailer
when parking. Apply the hand brake on the trailer if
equipped. Parking on a steep slope is not recom-
mended.
If parking on a steep slope is unavoidable, place the
shift lever in an appropriate gear, and turn the front
wheels towards the curb.
TRAILER TOWING (except for South
Africa)
TRAILER TOWING (for South Africa)
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