2002 NISSAN XTERRA weight

PAYLOAD WEIGHT CAPACITY
The payload weight capacity is the maxi-
mum total weight of passengers, optional
equipment (air conditioning, trailer hitch,
etc) and cargo that your vehicle is designed
to carry.
Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm that
you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle. See ``Ve-
hicle Loading Information'' earlier in this
section for details.
Also check tires for proper inflation pres-
sures. See the tire placard affixed to the
glove box lid.
Payload Weight Capacity
2WD 4WD
KA24DE VG33E
Manual
TransmissionManual
TransmissionAutomatic
TransmissionManual
TransmissionAutomatic
Transmission
XE XE SE XE SE
lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg
Federal 1,235 560 1,080 490 1,080 490 981 445 981 445
California 1,235 560 1,080 490 1,080 490 981 445 981 445
Canada N/A N/A 1,001 454 1,001 454 970 440 970 440
Payload Weight Capacity VG33ER
2WD 4WD
lbs kg lbs kg
Federal 992 450 926 420
California 992 450 926 420
Canada 1001 454 882 400
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MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS
Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts
that could affect the balance of your vehicle.
When the vehicle is loaded, drive to a scale
and weigh the front and the rear wheels
separately to determine axle loads. Indi-
vidual axle loads should not exceed either
of the gross axle weight ratings (GAWR).
The total of the axle loads should not ex-
ceed the gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR). These ratings are given on the
vehicle certification label that is located on
the driver's door lock pillar. If weight ratings
are exceeded, move or remove items to
bring all weights below the ratings.
Your new vehicle was designed to be used
primarily to carry passengers and cargo.
Remember that towing a trailer will place
additional loads on your vehicle's engine,
drive train, steering, braking and other sys-
tems.
ANissan Trailer Towing Guide (U.S. only)
is available from an authorized NISSAN
dealer. This guide includes information on
trailer towing ability and the special equip-
ment required for proper towing.
MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS
Maximum trailer loads
Never allow the total trailer load to exceed the
value specified in the following Towing
Load/Specification Chart. The total trailer load
equals trailer weight plus its cargo weight.
OWhen towing a trailer load of 1,000 lbs.
(454 kg) or more, trailers with a brake
system MUST be used.
The maximum GCWR (Gross Combined
Weight Rating) should not exceed the value
specified in the following Towing Load/
Specification Chart.
The GCWR equals the combined weight of
the towing vehicle (including passengers
and cargo) plus the total trailer load. Towing
loads greater than these or using improper
towing equipment could adversely affect
vehicle handling, braking and performance.
The ability of your vehicle to tow a trailer is
not only related to the maximum trailer
loads, but also the places you plan to tow.
Tow weights appropriate for level highway
driving may have to be reduced on very
steep grades or in low traction situations (for
example, on slippery boat ramps).
CA0009
TOWING A TRAILER
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WARNING
Vehicle damage and/or personal injury
resulting from improper towing proce-
dures are not covered by NISSAN war-
ranties. A Nissan Trailer Towing Guide
(U.S. only) containing information on
trailer towing ability and the special
equipment required may be obtained
from an authorized NISSAN dealer.
Tongue load
Keep the tongue load between 9 to 11
percent of the total trailer load within the
maximum tongue load limits shown in the
following Towing Load/Specification Chart.
If the tongue load becomes excessive, re-
arrange cargo to allow for proper tongue
load.
Maximum gross vehicle weight/
maximum gross axle weight
The gross vehicle weight of the towing
vehicle must not exceed the gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) shown on the
FMVSS certification label. The gross vehicle
weight equals the combined weight of the
unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage,
hitch, trailer tongue load and any other
optional equipment. In addition, front or rear
gross axle weight must not exceed the
gross axle weight rating (GAWR) shown on
the FMVSS certification label.
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TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION CHART
Unit: lbs. (kg)
Engine KA24DE (4 cyl) VG33E/V633ER (V6)
Model 2WD 2WD 4WD
Transmission M/T M/T A/T M/T A/T
MAXIMUM
TRAILER
WEIGHT*13,500 (1,588) 3,500 (1,588) 5,000 (2,268) 3,500 (1,588) 5,000 (2,268)
MAXIMUM
TONGUE
LOAD350 (159) 350 (159) 500 (227) 350 (159) 500 (227)
GROSS
COMBINED
WEIGHT
RATING7,700 (3,492) 8,000 (3,628) 9,500 (4,309) 8,000 (3,628) 9,500 (4,309)
RECOMMENDED
EQUIPMENT*2Sway Control Device Sway Control Device Sway Control Device Sway Control Device Sway Control Device
*1: All towing above 1,000 lb (454 kg) requires the use of trailer brakes. NISSAN recommends the use of a tandem axle trailer whenever towing above 3,000
lb (1,361 kg).
*2: A sway control device is recommended for all towing above 2,000 lb (907 kg). Sway control devices are not offered by NISSAN. See a professional
trailer/hitch outlet for a properly designed sway control device for your trailer.
M/T = Manual Transmission
A/T = Automatic Transmission
2WD = 2-wheel drive
4WD = 4-wheel drive
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Cover
Tonneau cover ...................................... 2-29
Cruise control............................................. 5-15
Cup holders ............................................... 2-26
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only) ............................................ 2-21
Defogger switch
Rear window defogger switch .............. 2-20
Dimensions and weights ............................ 9-11
Door locks .................................................... 3-2
Drive belts .................................................. 8-20
Driving
Auto-lock free-running hubs ................. 5-19
Cold weather driving............................. 5-27
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-9
Driving with manual transmission ......... 5-13
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
E
Economy - fuel........................................... 5-17
Emission control information label............. 9-14
Emission control system warranty ............. 9-26
Engine
Before starting the engine ...................... 5-8
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ...................... 8-11Changing engine oil.............................. 8-13
Changing engine oil filter...................... 8-14
Checking engine coolant level ............. 8-10
Checking engine oil level ...................... 8-11
Engine compartment check locations .... 8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 2-5
Engine cooling system ......................... 8-10
Engine oil .............................................. 8-11
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ..................................... 9-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ......... 2-12
Engine oil viscosity ................................. 9-7
Engine serial number ........................... 9-13
Engine specifications .............................. 9-9
Starting the engine ................................. 5-8
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ................. 5-2
F
First aid kit ................................................... 6-2
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch) ........................................................ 2-22
Floor mat positioning aid ............................. 7-4
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)....... 8-15
Brake fluid ..................................... 8-17, 9-3
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................ 9-2
Clutch fluid ............................................ 8-17
Engine coolant ...................................... 8-10
Engine oil .............................................. 8-11
Power steering fluid .............................. 8-17Window washer fluid ............................ 8-18
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...................... 9-13
Front seats
Separate ................................................. 1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................ 9-2
Fuel economy ....................................... 5-17
Fuel filler cap ........................................ 3-13
Fuel gauge.............................................. 2-6
Fuel octane rating................................... 9-5
Fuel recommendation ............................. 9-4
Fuses ......................................................... 8-30
G
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 2-5
Fuel gauge.............................................. 2-6
Odometer ................................................ 2-3
Speedometer .......................................... 2-3
Tachometer ............................................. 2-5
Gear Basket (see roof rack with gear
basket) ....................................................... 3-10
General maintenance .................................. 8-3
H
Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 2-22
Headlight and turn signal switch ............... 2-20
Headlights .................................................. 8-32
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Steering wheel audio control switch .......... 4-30
Step rail...................................................... 3-12
Sun shade.................................................. 2-33
Sunroof ...................................................... 2-32
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).................... 1-7
Switch
Automatic power window switch .......... 2-31
Hazard warning flasher switch ............. 2-22
Headlight and turn signal switch .......... 2-20
Ignition switch ......................................... 5-6
Rear window defogger switch .............. 2-20
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ................................................ 2-19
Windshield wiper and washer switch ... 2-18
T
Tachometer .................................................. 2-5
Theft warning ............................................. 2-15
Three-way catalyst....................................... 5-3
Tie down hooks.......................................... 2-28
Tilting steering wheel ................................. 3-14
Tire
Tire chains ............................................ 8-38
Tire placard ........................................... 9-14
Tire pressure......................................... 8-37
Tire rotation........................................... 8-39
Tires of 4-wheel drive ........................... 8-41
Types of tires ........................................ 8-38Uniform tire quality grading .................. 9-25
Wheels and tires................................... 8-37
Wheel/tire size ...................................... 9-10
Towing
2-wheel drive models ........................... 6-12
4-wheel drive models ........................... 6-13
Tow truck towing ................................... 6-11
Towing load/specification chart ............. 9-21
Trailer towing ........................................ 9-19
Transfer case ............................................. 5-18
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)....... 8-15
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-9
Driving with manual transmission ......... 5-13
Selector lever lock release ................... 5-12
Travel (See registering your vehicle in
another country)......................................... 9-12
Turn signal switch (See headlight and
turn signal switch) ...................................... 2-20
U
Uniform tire quality grading ....................... 9-25
V
Vehicle dimensions and weights................ 9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(chassis number) ....................................... 9-12Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate .. 9-12
Vehicle loading information........................ 9-15
Vehicle recovery ........................................ 6-14
Ventilators .................................................... 4-2
W
Warning
Air bag warning light............................. 1-14
Hazard warning flasher switch ............. 2-22
Theft warning ........................................ 2-15
Warning labels (for SRS)...................... 1-14
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .............................................. 2-10
Weights (See dimensions and weights) .... 9-11
Wheels and tires ........................................ 8-37
Wheel/tire size ........................................... 9-10
When traveling or registering your vehicle
in another country ...................................... 9-12
Window washer fluid.................................. 8-18
Windows
Manual windows ................................... 2-31
Power windows..................................... 2-30
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 2-18
Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ................................................ 2-19
Windshield wiper and washer switch ... 2-18
Wiper blades......................................... 8-25
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