2008 NISSAN TITAN tow

cDo not use cruise control while towing a
trailer.
cSome states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for vehicles that
are towing trailers. Obey the local speed
limits.
cCheck your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-
nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50
miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.
cWhen stopped in traffic for long periods of
time in hot weather, put the vehicle in the P
(Park) position.
cWhen launching a boat, don’t allow the wa-
ter level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or
rear bumper.
cMake sure you disconnect the trailer lights
before backing the trailer into the water or
the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, see the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
earlier in this manual.Tow mode
Tow mode should be used when pulling a heavy
trailer or hauling a heavy load. Press the tow
button to activate the tow mode. The tow indica-
tor in the instrument panel illuminates when the
tow mode is selected. Press the Tow button
again to turn the tow mode OFF. The Tow mode is
automatically cancelled when the key is turned
OFF.
The Tow mode does the following:
cReduces transmissions shifts when pulling a
trailer or hauling a load.
cProvides similar shift feel to driver when the
vehicle is towing.
The Tow mode should be used when the vehicle
and trailer weight is at least 75% of the vehicle’s
GCWR. Tow mode is most useful in the following
driving conditions when towing a heavy trailer or
hauling a heavy load:
cRolling terrain.
cStop and go traffic.
cBusy parking lots.
Driving the vehicle in the Tow mode with no
trailer/load or light trailer/light load will not cause
any damage. However, fuel economy may bereduced and the transmission/engine driving
characteristics may feel unusual.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, see the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
earlier in this manual.
FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor
home.
CAUTION
cFailure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
cWhenever flat towing your vehicle, al-
ways tow forward, never backward.
cDO NOT tow any automatic transmis-
sion vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground (flat towing) . Doing so WILL
DAMAGE internal transmission parts
due to lack of transmission lubrication.
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cFor emergency towing procedures refer
to “Towing recommended by NISSAN”
in the “In case of emergency” section of
this manual.
Automatic Transmission
To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic
transmission, an appropriate vehicle dollyMUST
be placed under the towed vehicle’s drive
wheels.Alwaysfollow the dolly manufacturer’s
recommendations when using their product.
WARNING
Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.
Installing a snowplow may affect vehicle
handling. This may cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle and could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal injury.DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times
as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B and C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
SNOW PLOW UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
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Security indicator light.............2-19
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start.........2-28, 3-2, 5-9
Self-adjusting brakes..............8-20
Service manual order form...........9-45
Servicing air conditioner............4-37
Setting button..................4-7
Shift lock release................5-16
Shifting
Automatic transmission.......5-12, 5-14
Shoulder belt height adjustment........1-19
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems). . .1-57
Sonar
Rear system.................5-32
Spark plug replacement............8-16
Speedometer...................2-5
SRS warning label...............1-60
Starting
Before starting the engine.........5-10
Jump starting.................6-8
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting................6-10
Starting the engine.............5-10
Startup screen..................4-3
Steering
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Power steering system...........5-28
Tilting steering wheel............3-12
Steering wheel audio control switch......4-58
Stop light....................8-27
Storage.....................2-42
Lockable bedside storage
compartment................2-50
Overhead storage compartment......2-46
Storage bin...................2-46Storage tray...................2-42
Sun visors....................3-13
Sunglasses case................2-45
Sunroof.....................2-54
Supplemental air bag warning labels.....1-60
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-60, 2-17
Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-52
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-60
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-45
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-45
Switch
Autolight switch...............2-32
Automatic power window switch.....2-52
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch................2-37
Fog light switch...............2-35
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-35
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-31
Headlight control switch..........2-31
Ignition switch................5-8
Power door lock switch...........3-4
Rear sonar system off switch.......2-38
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-30
Turn signal switch..............2-34
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch....................2-37
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-29
T
Tachometer....................2-6Tailgate latch..................3-18
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.......2-15
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start..............2-28, 3-2, 5-9
Three-way catalyst................5-2
Tie down hooks.................3-20
Tilting steering wheel..............3-12
Tire
Flat tire....................6-2
Spare tire...................6-3
Tire chains..................8-38
Tire placard.................9-12
Tire pressure................8-31
Tire rotation.................8-38
Tires of 4-wheel drive............8-40
Types of tires................8-37
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-41
Wheels and tires..............8-31
Wheel/tire size................9-9
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light......2-16
Tire pressure display...............4-6
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . .5-3
Tire rotation maintenance reminder.......4-6
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-26
Tow mode switch................2-39
Towing
2-wheel drive models............6-12
4-wheel drive models............6-13
Flat towing..................9-40
Tow truck towing..............6-11
Towing load/specification.........9-29
Trailer towing................9-25
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