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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).
Temperature conditions also can affect towing.
For example, towing a heavy trailer in high
outside temperatures on graded roads can af-
fect engine performance and cause overheating.
The transmission high fluid temperature protec-
tion mode, which helps reduce the chance of
transmission damage, could activate and auto-
matically decrease engine power. Vehicle speed
may decrease to 40 to 50 MPH (65 to 80 km/h)
under high load. Plan your trip carefully to ac-
count for trailer and vehicle load, weather, and
road conditions.
WARNING
Overheating can result in reduced en-
gine power and lower vehicle speed.Also, when the high temperature mode
operates, vehicle speed may be gradu-
ally reduced. On highways, the reduced
speed may be lower than other traffic
which could increase the chance of a
collision. Be especially careful when
driving. If necessary, pull to the side of
the road at a safe place and allow the
engine to cool or the transmission to
return to normal operation.
Tongue loadKeep the tongue load between 9 to 11% of the
total trailer load within the maximum tongue load
limits shown in the following Towing
Load/Specifications Chart. If the tongue load
becomes excessive, rearrange cargo to allow for
proper tongue load.
Maximum gross vehicle weight/
maximum gross axle weightThe gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle
must not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) shown on the F.M.V.S.S. certification
label. The gross vehicle weight equals the com-
bined weight of the unloaded vehicle, passen-
gers, 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
F.M.V.S.S. certification label.
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TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION CHART
TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION CHART
Unit: lb(kg)
MODEL
WEIGHTVQ35DE
CVT
MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT*1 3,500 (1,588)
MAXIMUM TONGUE LOAD 350 (159)
GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT RATING 8,100 (3,674)
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT*2 Sway Control Device (SCD)
*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.
TOWING SAFETY
Trailer hitchCheck the towing capacity of your receiver type
frame mounted hitch. Choose a proper hitch for
your vehicle and trailer. A genuine NISSAN
trailer hitch is available from your NISSAN dealer
(US only). Make sure the trailer hitch is securely
attached to the vehicle, to help avoid personal
injury or property damage due to sway caused
by crosswinds, rough road surfaces or passing
trucks.
CAUTION

Special hitches which include frame
reinforcements are required for tow-
ing above 2,000 lb (907 kg). Suitable
Genuine NISSAN hitches for pickup
truck and sport utility vehicles are
available at a NISSAN dealer.

Do not use axle-mounted hitches.

Do not modify the vehicle exhaust
system, brake system, etc. to install a
trailer hitch.
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Clock (with navigation system) .............................. 4-12
Clock (without navigation system) .......................... 4-4
Coin box ...................................................................... 2-28
Cold weather driving ................................................ 5-24
Compact Disc (CD) changer operation .............. 4-28
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio
system) ......................................................................... 4-27
Compact spare tire ................................................... 8-32
Compass display ......................................................... 2-6
Console box................................................................ 2-31
Control panel buttons — with navigation
system............................................................................. 4-7
Control panel buttons — without navigation
system............................................................................. 4-2
Controls, Heater and air conditioner controls
(automatic) .................................................................. 4-15
Coolant
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................................. 9-2
Changing engine coolant .................................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level........................... 8-8
Corrosion protection ................................................... 7-5
Cover, Tonneau cover .............................................. 2-32
Cruise control............................................................. 5-14
Cup holders ................................................................ 2-29
Curtain side-impact air bag system (See
supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact
air bag system) .......................................................... 1-17
CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) ........ 5-10
CVT fluid...................................................................... 8-12
CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) selector
lever lock release....................................................... 5-13D
Daytime running light system ................................. 2-23
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ......................................................... 2-19
Dimensions and weights ............................................ 9-9
Door open warning light .......................................... 2-11
Drive belts ................................................................... 8-15
Driving
Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-24
Driving with CVT (Continuously Variable
Transmission) ....................................................... 5-10
On-pavement and offroad driving (AWD) ...... 5-5
Precautions when starting and driving ............ 5-2
Safety precautions ................................................ 5-5
E
Economy, Fuel............................................................ 5-17
Emission control information label ........................ 9-11
Emission control system warranty......................... 9-22
Engine
Before starting the engine .................................. 5-9
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................................. 9-2
Changing engine coolant .................................... 8-9
Changing engine oil ........................................... 8-10
Changing engine oil filter ................................. 8-11
Checking engine coolant level........................... 8-8
Checking engine oil level .................................... 8-9
Coolant temperature gauge ............................... 2-5
Engine block heater ........................................... 5-26
Engine compartment check locations.............. 8-7Engine cooling system ......................................... 8-8
Engine oil................................................................. 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation......... 9-5
Engine oil viscosity ............................................... 9-5
Engine serial number ......................................... 9-11
Engine specifications ........................................... 9-7
If your vehicle overheats ................................... 6-10
Starting the engine............................................. 5-10
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).............................. 5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label................................... 9-11
Filter, Air cleaner housing filter .............................. 8-16
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ... 2-24
Flat tire............................................................................ 6-2
Floor mat cleaning ....................................................... 7-4
Fluid
Brake fluid............................................................. 8-12
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................................. 9-2
CVT fluid ............................................................... 8-12
Engine coolant ....................................................... 8-8
Engine oil................................................................. 8-9
Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-12
Window washer fluid ......................................... 8-13
Fog light switch ......................................................... 2-24
Front air bag system (See supplemental restraint
system) ......................................................................... 1-15
Front manual seat adjustment .................................. 1-2
Front power seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................................. 9-2


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Tire chains ............................................................ 8-29
Tire placard .......................................................... 9-12
Tire pressure ........................................................ 8-27
Tire pressure information (with navigation
system)..................................................................... 4-5
Tire pressure information (without navigation
system) .................................................................. 4-10
Tire rotation .......................................................... 8-30
Types of tires ....................................................... 8-28
Wheel/tire size ....................................................... 9-9
Wheels and tires ................................................ 8-27
Tonneau cover ........................................................... 2-32
Top tether strap child restraints ............................ 1-40
Towing
Tow truck towing ................................................ 6-11
Towing a trailer.................................................... 9-16
Towing load/specification chart ...................... 9-16
Towing safety....................................................... 9-18
Trailer towing .............................................................. 9-16
Transceiver, HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver .................................................................. 2-39
Transmission, CVT (Continuously Variable
Transmission) ............................................................. 5-10
Transmission, CVT fluid ........................................... 8-12
Transmission, Transmission selector lever lock
release .......................................................................... 5-13
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system) ... 3-4
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country ......................................................................... 9-10
Turn signal switch ..................................................... 2-24
U
Underbody cleaning .................................................... 7-3Uniform tire quality grading .................................... 9-21
V
Vanity mirror light ...................................................... 2-39
Vehicle
Dimensions and weights ..................................... 9-9
Dynamic control (VDC) off switch ................. 2-26
Dynamic control (VDC) system....................... 5-23
Identification number (VIN)............................... 9-10
Loading information............................................ 9-14
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ................. 6-14
Security system ................................................... 2-15
Ventilators.................................................................... 4-14
W
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels .............. 1-20
Warning light
Air bag warning light .............................. 1-20, 2-12
Anti-lock brake warning light ............................. 2-9
AWD warning light ............................................. 5-19
Brake warning light ............................................ 2-10
Door open warning light ................................... 2-11
Low fuel warning light ....................................... 2-11
Low tire pressure warning light ...................... 2-12
Seat belt warning light and chime ................. 2-11
Warning lights .............................................................. 2-9
Warning, Hazard warning flasher switch ............ 2-24
Warning, Low tire pressure warning system ........ 5-3
Warning, Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................................................................... 2-9
Warranty, Emission control system warranty ..... 9-22Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch........ 2-18
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-18
Washing ......................................................................... 7-2
Waxing............................................................................ 7-2
Weights (See dimensions and weights) ............... 9-9
Wheel/tire size.............................................................. 9-9
Wheels and tires ....................................................... 8-27
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ....................... 7-3
Window washer fluid ............................................... 8-13
Window(s)
Cleaning................................................................... 7-3
Power windows................................................... 2-33
Windshield wiper and washer switch .................. 2-18
Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer switch........ 2-18
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-18
Windsheild wiper blades .................................. 8-17
Rear window wiper blade................................. 8-19
X
Xenon headlights....................................................... 2-19


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