2010 Nissan Towing Guide 26 Other Recommendations and Information – Towing performance and speed are affected by
vehicle payload, tow weight, road grades, and weather conditions, including high
temperatures. See your vehicle owner’s manual for details.
TOWING EQUIPMENT CLASSES
Class I
Trailer hitch equipment* can be used to tow trailers with a maximum weight of 2,000 lbs.**
Class II
Trailer hitch equipment* can be used to tow trailers with a maximum weight of 3,500 lbs.**
Class III
Trailer hitch equipment* can be used to tow trailers with a maximum weight of 5,000 lbs.**
Class IV
Trailer hitch equipment* can be used to tow trailers with a maximum weight of 10,000 lbs.**
Bumper Towing Receiver Hitch Bumper Towing Receiver Hitch Bumper Towing Receiver Hitch Bumper Towing Receiver Hitch
Armada X
Frontier X X
Murano X
Pathfinder X
Rogue X
Xterra X
Passenger
Vehicles† X
NOTES:
Š A weight-distributing hitch system is recommended for Armada, Frontier, and
Pathfinder vehicles if you plan to tow trailers with a maximum weight over 5,000 lbs.
Š You can tow a trailer with a lower rating than the hitch. For example, a Class IV hitch
can tow a Class II trailer.
*Includes matched receiver, ball mount, and hitch ball.
**Towing capability of the vehicle may be less than the maximum towing rating of the equipment. See
TOWING CAPACITIES earlier in this section or refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for detailed
information regarding the towing capacity of your specific vehicle.
† DO NOT tow a trailer with 370Z (Coupe and Roadster), cube, GT-R, or Versa.
2010 Nissan Towing Guide 27 TOW VEHICLE WIRING HARNESSES
PROTECTION
At Nissan, we back everything we build. So we are proud that every Nissan is protected by
some of the best New Vehicle Limited Warranties, including 3-year/36,000-mile basic
coverage. All 2010 models also feature 5-year/60,000-mile Limited Powertrain Warranty.**
And, Nissan warranties are completely transferable if you should sell your Nissan.
If you want additional peace of mind, we proudly offer the Nissan Security+Plus
® Vehicle
Protection Plan. This plan offers quality mechanical protection long after your New Vehicle
Limited Warranty expires. The Security+Plus Vehicle Protection Plan is backed by Nissan and
designed exclusively for Nissan owners. From a variety of plans available, you can choose the
one that best fits your driving needs (up to 7 years/100,000 miles!). For the maximum
coverage, you will want to opt for Security+Plus Gold® Preferred.
*Available only for SL models equipped with Manual Shift Mode.
**For complete warranty details, read the Nissan Warranty Information Booklet or see your nearest
Nissan dealer.
Harness Type Trailer Lighting Electric Trailer Brakes
Armada 7-pin connector wiring harness
Tow harness kit available for SE 2WD; All other models are pre-wired
Receiver hitch: 7-pin connector wiring harness
Pre-wired with 7-pin harness. Requires an electric trailer brake controller (supplied by customer), and an electric trailer brake controller wiring harness (included with vehicle or available from Nissan dealer). Frontier 4-pin connector wiring harness
Tow harness kit available
Murano 4-pin connector wiring harness Tow harness kit with converter available
Standard equipment: 4-pin connector wiring harness
N/A
Pathfinder 7-pin connector wiring harness
Tow harness kit available Pre-wired with 7-pin harness. Requires an electric trailer brake controller (supplied by customer), and an electric trailer brake controller wiring harness (included with vehicle or available from Nissan dealer).
Rogue 4-pin connector wiring harness SL: Tow harness kit available* N/A
Xterra Receiver hitch: 7-pin connector wiring harness Tow harness kit available
Pre-wired with 7-pin harness. Requires an electric trailer brake controller (supplied by customer), and an electric trailer brake controller wiring harness (included with vehicle or available from Nissan dealer).
