TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION
CHART
XE SE w/standard bed SE w/High Utility Bed LE w/High Utility Bed
Towing Capac-
ity*1 *3w/o tow pack-
age6,500 lb. (2,948 kg) 7,400 lb. (3,357 kg) 7,300 lb. (3,311 kg) 7,200 lb. (3,266 kg)
with tow
package*2N/A9400 lb. (4,264 kg)
9,500 lb. (4,309 kg) 2WD K/Cab9,300 lb. (4,218 kg) 9,200 lb. (4,173 kg)
Tongue Load *3w/o tow pack-
age650 lb. (295 kg) 740 lb. (336 kg) 730 lb. (331 kg) 720 lb. (327 kg)
with tow
package*2N/A940 lb. (426 kg)
950 lb. (430 kg) 2WD K/Cab930 lb. (422 kg) 920 lb. (417 kg)
2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD
Gross Com-
bined Weight
Ratingw/o tow pack-
age11,600 lb.
(5,262 kg)11,800 lb.
(5,352 kg)12,800 lb.
(5,806 kg)13,000 lb.
(5,896 kg)12,800 lb.
(5,806 kg)13,000 lb.
(5,896 kg)12,800 lb.
(5,806 kg)13,000 lb.
(5,896 kg)
with tow
package*2N/A N/A14,600 lb.
(6,622 kg)14,800 lb.
(6,713 kg)14,600 lb.
(6,622 kg)14,800 lb.
(6,713 kg)14,600 lb.
(6,622 kg)14,800 lb.
(6,713 kg)
*1: The towing capacity values are calculated assuming a base vehicle with driver and any options required to achieve the rating. Additional passengers,
cargo and/or optional equipment will add weight to the vehicle and reduce your vehicle’s maximum towing capacity.
*2: Requires weight distribution hitch.
*3: The maximum towing capacity when using the genuine NISSAN step bumper as a ball mount is 5,000 lb. (2,268 kg) and 500 lb. (227 kg) tongue load.
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Owners Manual(owners)ÐUSA English(nna)
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TOWING SAFETY
Trailer hitch
Your vehicle may be equipped with an optional
trailer tow package. The trailer tow package in-
cludes a receiver-type frame mounted hitch. This
hitch is rated for the maximum towing capacity of
this vehicle when the proper towing equipment is
used. Choose a proper ball mount and hitch ball
that is rated for the trailer to be towed. Genuine
Nissan ball mounts and hitch balls are available
from your NISSAN dealer.
If your vehicle is not equipped with the optional
trailer tow package, check the towing capacity of
your bumper hitch or 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. 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.
WARNING
cTrailer hitch components have specific
weight ratings. Your vehicle may be ca-
pable of towing a trailer heavier than
the weight rating of the hitch compo-
nents. Never exceed the weight rating
of the hitch components. Doing so can
cause serious personal injury or prop-
erty damage
Hitch ball
Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and weight
rating for your trailer:
cThe required hitch ball size is stamped on
most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls also
have the size printed on top of the ball.
cChoose the proper class hitch ball based on
the trailer weight.
cThe diameter of the threaded shank of the
hitch ball must be matched to the ball mount
hole diameter. The hitch ball shank should
be no more than 1/16” smaller than the hole
in the ball mount.
cThe threaded shank of the hitch ball must be
long enough to be properly secured to the
ball mount. There should be at least 2
threads showing beyond the lock washer
and nut.
Ball mount
The hitch ball is attached to the ball mount and
the ball mount is inserted into the hitch receiver.
Choose a proper class ball mount based on the
trailer weight. Additionally, the ball mount should
be chosen to keep the trailer tongue level with the
ground.
Weight carrying hitches
A weight carrying or9dead weight9ball mount is
one that is designed to carry the whole amount of
tongue weight and gross weight directly on the
ball mount and on the receiver.
Weight distribution hitch
This type of hitch is also called a “load-leveling” or
“equalizing” hitch. A set of bars attach to the ball
mount and to the trailer to distribute the tongue
weight (hitch weight) of your trailer. Many ve-
hicles can’t carry the full tongue weight of a given
trailer, and need some of the tongue weight
transferred through the frame and pushing down
on the front wheels. This gives stability to the tow
vehicle.
Another reason to have a weight distributing ball
mount is to comply with the rating on your re-
ceiver. Most receivers have a weight carrying
rating of 5,000 lbs. gross weight, 500 lbs. tongue
weight and a weight distribution rating of 10,000
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