2013 NISSAN TITAN Owners Manual

For information on HomeLinkUniversal Trans-
ceiver operation, see “HomeLink Universal
Transceiver” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.
For information on the compass and compass
features
2, see “Compass display” in the “In-
struments and controls” section of this manual.
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
● Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.
Manual control type (if so equipped)
The outside mirror can be moved in any direction
for a better rear view.
Electric control type (if so equipped)
The outside mirror remote control will operate
only when the ignition switch is placed in the
ACC or ON position.
Move the small switch
1to select the right or left
mirror. Adjust each mirror to the desired position
using the large switch
2.
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Trailer tow mirrors (if so equipped)
WARNING
Objects viewed in the convex portion of
the trailer tow mirror are closer than they
appear. Be careful when changing lanes
or turning. Using only the convex mirror
could cause an accident. Use the other
mirrors or glance over your shoulder to
properly judge distances to other objects.Use the outside mirror remote control to adjust
the top portion of the trailer tow mirror.
The lower portion of the trailer tow mirror can be
moved manually in any direction for a better rear
view.
Pull the trailer tow mirror outward to extend it to
the desired position for better visibility while tow-
ing a trailer.WARNING
Do not extend or retract mirrors while driv-
ing. You may lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.
CAUTION
Driving in tight spaces with mirrors ex-
tended may cause damage to the vehicle.
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Manual folding outside mirrors (if so
equipped)
Pull the outside mirror toward the door to fold it.
Power folding outside mirrors (if so
equipped)
CAUTION
Do not manually fold the power folding
mirrors. Manually folding the mirrors can
damage the mirrors.
Push the switch to open or close the mirrors.
If one of the mirrors are manually operated or
bumped, the mirror body can become loose at the
pivot point. To correct electronic mirror operation,
cycle the mirrors by pushing the “CLOSE” switch
until completely closed, then push the “OPEN”
switch until the mirrors are in the open position.
Type A
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Type B
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Automatic anti-glare outside mirror
(Driver’s side only) (if so equipped)
The outside mirror will automatically dim during
nighttime conditions to reduce the glare from the
headlights of trailing vehicles. The automatic anti-
glare feature operates only when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position.
The automatic anti-glare feature will be on when
starting the vehicle. The indicator light on the auto-
matic anti-glare rearview mirror will illuminate when
the automatic anti-glare feature is operating.
To turn off the anti-glare feature, press thebutton on the rearview mirror. The indicator light
will turn off.
To turn on the anti-glare feature again, press
the
button on the rearview mirror. The in-
dicator light will turn on.
For information on the automatic anti-glare rear-
view mirror, see “Automatic anti-glare rearview
mirror” in this section.
Heated mirrors (if so equipped)
Some outside mirrors can be heated to defrost,
defog, or de-ice for improved visibility. For addi-
tional information, see “Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual.
TAILGATE
Opening the tailgate
Pull the tailgate handle upward and lower the
tailgate. The support cables hold the tailgate
open.
When closing the tailgate, make sure the latches
are securely locked.
Do not drive the vehicle with the tailgate
down, unless equipped with NISSAN’s Bed
Extender (accessory) or equivalent in the
extended position. For proper truck box loading see “Vehicle loading
information” in the “Technical and consumer in-
formation” section of this manual.
WARNING
●
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area inside a vehicle. In a colli-
sion, people riding in these areas are
more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
● Do not allow people to ride in any area
of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts.
● Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
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Disconnecting the rear camera (if so
equipped)
Before removing the tailgate disconnect the rear
camera by performing the following:1. Open the tailgate to access the rear camera connector bracket
1located on the rear
sill.
2. Remove the connector bracket
2from the
sill by pressing the locking tab inward, in the
direction shown, while pulling the bracket
apart. 3. Disconnect the chassis wiring harness
3
by pressing inward on the locking tab, in the
direction shown, while pulling the connec-
tors apart. Hold the connector firmly to pre-
vent the connector in the chassis harness
from falling into the sill.
4. Take the chassis plug and bracket from the glove box and connect them to the chassis
wiring harness to avoid contamination to the
terminals which will lead to malfunction of
the rear camera.
5. Insert the bracket back into the sill. 6. Take the tailgate plug from the glove box and
connect it to the tailgate wiring harness to
avoid contamination which will lead to mal-
function of the rear camera.
7. Remove the tailgate. See “Removing the tailgate” in this section.
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Removing the tailgate
1. Disconnect the wiring harness for the rearcamera (if so equipped) . See “Disconnect-
ing the rear camera” in this section.
2. Release the tailgate support cables.
CAUTION
● The tailgate is heavy. Two people
should remove or install it. Be careful
not to drop it during removal.
● After releasing the support cables, do
not let the tailgate rest on the bumper. 3. Hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle.
4. Pull the tailgate out from the left side hinge.
5. Slide the tailgate out of the right side hinge.
Installing the tailgate
1. Insert the tailgate into the right side hinge.
2. Hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle and
insert into the left side hinge.
3. Continue to hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle and attach the tailgate support cables.
4. For vehicles with rear camera: Be sure the tailgate harness is not hanging below the
tailgate and keep the tailgate open . See
“Connecting the rear camera” in this section
before closing the tailgate.
5. For vehicles without rear camera: Close the tailgate securely.
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Connecting the rear camera (if so
equipped)
Before closing the tailgate reconnect the rear
camera by performing the following: :1. After attaching the rear tailgate to the truck, keep the tailgate open and check that the
tailgate harness is not hanging below the
tailgate.
2. Remove the connector bracket
2from the
sill by pressing the locking tab inward, in the
direction shown, while pulling the bracket
apart. 3. Disconnect the chassis plug and bracket
from the chassis wiring harness
3. Keep
the connector and bracket in a safe place
such as the glove box.
4. Disconnect the tailgate plug from the tail- gate wiring harness. Keep the tailgate plug
in a safe place such as the glove box.
5. Connect the tailgate wiring harness to the chassis wiring harness.
6. Securely fix the rear camera connector bracket
1to the rear sill.
7. Close the tailgate securely.
Locking the tailgate
To unlock the tailgate, turn the key toward the
passenger side of the vehicle
1. To lock, turn the
key toward the driver side
2.
Both the master key and the valet key can be
used to lock and unlock the tailgate.
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TIE DOWN HOOKS
For your convenience, tie down hooks are placed
at each corner of the truck box. These may be
used to help secure cargo loaded into the truck
box.● The weight of the cargo load must be evenly
distributed over both the front and the rear
axles.
● All cargo should be securely fastened with
ropes or straps to prevent it from shifting or
sliding within the vehicle.
WARNING
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury. The automatic drive positioner system has two
features:
● Memory storage function
● Entry/exit function
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AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER (if
so equipped)
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