2017 NISSAN TITAN ECU

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
at a 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 at a 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.
A hitch used for towing 5th wheel and gooseneck
trailers can also be installed on your vehicle.
Contact a professional supplier of towing equip-
ment to purchase and have a 5th wheel or goose-
neck hitch installed.
WARNING
Trailer hitch components have specific
weight ratings. Your vehicle may be ca-
pable of towing a trailer heavier than the
weight rating of the hitch components.
Never exceed the weight rating of the
hitch components. Doing so can cause
serious personal injury or property
damage.
Hitch ball
Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and weight
rating for your trailer:● The required hitch ball size is stamped on
most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls also
have the size printed on the top of the ball.
● Choose the proper class hitch ball based on
the trailer weight.
● The 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. ●
The 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.
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The weight of the trailer should not exceed the
maximum towing capacity for the vehicle. For
additional information, refer to “Towing
Load/Specification” chart in this section.
Make sure the trailer design allows for the correct
vehicle to trailer clearances before purchasing a
5th wheel trailer.
WARNING
●The hitch should not be attached to or
affect the operation of the impact-
absorbing bumper.
● Do not use axle-mounted hitches.
● Do not modify the vehicle exhaust sys-
tem, brake system, etc. to install a
trailer hitch.
● To reduce the possibility of additional
damage if your vehicle is struck from
the rear, where practical, remove the
receiver when not in use.
● Regularly check that all trailer hitch
mounting bolts are securely mounted.
● When towing with the hitch ball
mounted to the rear bumper, do not
make sharp turns. The trailer may con-
tact the bumper and cause damage to
the bumper or trailer. ●
When towing a 5th wheel trailer, do not
make sharp turns while driving or back-
ing. The trailer may contact the vehicle
and cause damage to both the trailer
and vehicle.
CAUTION
● A 5th wheel hitch adapter is necessary
to use an aftermarket 5th wheel hitch. A
Genuine NISSAN 5th wheel hitch
adapter (as shown) may be available at
a NISSAN dealer.
● Ensure kit components are properly
stored when not in use. Improperly
stowed components could result in se-
rious personal injury during a collision
or sudden stop.
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WARNING
Do not exceed Gross Combined Weight
Rating (GVWR) . For additional informa-
tion about GVWR, refer to “Towing
Load/Specification” in this section of the
manual.
Pre-towing tips
●Be certain your vehicle maintains a level
position when a loaded and/or unloaded
trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it
has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down
condition; check for improper tongue load,
overload, worn suspension or other possible
causes of either condition.
● Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
● Keep the cargo load as low as possible in
the trailer to keep the trailer center of gravity
low.
● Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the
trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in
the back half. Also make sure the load is
balanced side to side.
● Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, ve-
hicle tire pressure, trailer light operation, and
trailer wheel lug nuts every time you attach a
trailer to the vehicle.
This graphic shows the suggested boost levels for different trailer sizes relative to the vehicle size.
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●Be certain your rearview mirrors conform to
all federal, state or local regulations. If not,
install any mirrors required for towing before
driving the vehicle.
● Determine the overall height of the vehicle
and trailer so the required clearance is
known.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding of the
vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning,
stopping and backing up in an area which is free
from traffic. Steering stability and braking perfor-
mance will be somewhat different than under
normal driving conditions.
● Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
● Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or
lock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
tently becoming unlatched.
● Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
● Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
● Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed. ●
When backing up, hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections and
back up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so:CAUTION
If you move the shift selector to the P
(Park) position before blocking the
wheels and applying the parking brake,
transmission damage could occur.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill side of the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the blocks ab-
sorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park) . 6. Make sure the
indicator light (if so
equipped) indicates the transfer case is in
4H, 4L, or 2H and that the ATP light is off. If
the
indicator light is flashing, or the
ATP light is ON, make sure the transmission
is in P (Park) (A/T) and turn the 4WD switch
to 2WD or 4H. For additional information,
refer to “Automatic transmission park warn-
ing light” in the “Instruments and controls”
section and “Using 4-wheel drive (4WD)” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
7. Turn off the engine.
To drive away:
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
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https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/
7/PCDB-BDPP/fc-cp.aspx?lang=fra
(French speakers)
Additional information concerning motor
vehicle safety may be obtained from Trans-
port Canada’s Road Safety Information
Centre at 1-800-333-0371 or online at
www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety (English speak-
ers) or www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere
(French speakers) .
To notify NISSAN of any safety concerns
please contact our Consumer Information
Centre toll free at 1-800-387-0122.
WARNING
A vehicle equipped with Four-Wheel Drive
(4WD) should never be tested using a two
wheel dynamometer (such as the dyna-
mometers used by some states for emis-
sions testing) , or similar equipment. Make
sure you inform the test facility personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with 4WD
before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may re-
sult in transmission damage or unex-
pected vehicle movement which could re-
sult in serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-
quired to be in what is called the “ready condi-
tion” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it
is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually,
the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary
usage of the vehicle. If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready” condition. Before taking the
I/M test, check the vehicle’s
inspection/maintenance test readiness condi-
tion. Place the ignition switch in the ON position
without starting the engine. If the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 sec-
onds and then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not blink
after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“ready”. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer to set the “ready condition” or to
prepare the vehicle for testing.
diesel engine only
For additional information, refer to the “Titan Die-
sel Owner’s Manual”.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST (gas
engine only)
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11 Index
4WD.......................5-44
4WDwarninglight...............2-22
4-Wheel Drive.................5-44
A
Aiming control, headlights ...........2-55
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-51
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ............1-58,1-72
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-77
Airbagwarninglight...........1-78,2-28
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-78, 2-28
Aircleaner....................8-18
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-18
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-37
Air conditioner specification label ....10-18
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations ............10-8
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ..............10-8
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-42
Heater and air conditioner controls ....4-43
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-45
Airflowcharts..................4-38
Alarm system (See vehicle security system). .2-47
Anchor point locations .............1-31
Antenna .....................4-83 Antifreeze
....................5-65
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-22
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-55
Apps .......................4-83
AroundView®Monitor.............4-16
Audible reminders ...............2-31
Audio system ..................4-46
AMradioreception.............4-46
Bluetooth®audio..........4-79,4-80
Bluetooth® streaming audio ....4-79,4-80
Compact disc (CD) player . .4-56, 4-62, 4-69
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-54
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-58,4-64
FMradioreception.............4-46
iPod® Player .............4-74,4-76
iPod® player operation .......4-74,4-76
Radio ....................4-46
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-82
USB interface ............4-70,4-72
USB
(Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port . .4-72
Autolight switch .................2-54
Automatic Automatic drive positioner .....3-37,3-39
Automatic power window switch .....2-85
Driving with automatic transmission ....5-17
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . . .3-28, 3-29
Automatic door locks ..............3-7
Automatic drive positioner .......3-37,3-39
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge......................2-11 AUXjack ....................4-70
B
Back button ....................4-7
Battery ..................5-65, 8-14
Charge warning light ............2-24
Battery replacement ..............8-25
Keyfob ...................8-25
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........8-25
Before starting the engine ...........5-14
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-17
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) warning
system......................5-22
Block heater Engine ....................5-66
Bluetooth® audio ............4-79,4-80
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system.................4- 114, 4-126
Boosterseats..................1-47
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-55
Brake fluid ..................8-13
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-29
Brake system ................5-54
Brakewarninglight.............2-24
Brakewearindicators........2-31,8-20
Parking brake operation ..........5-22
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-20
Brake assist ...................5-56
Brake fluid ....................8-13
Brakes ......................8-20

I
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-10
Immobilizer system ............2-48,5-14
Important vehicle information label ......10-16
In-cabin microfilter ................8-19
Increasing fuel economy .............5-44
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).................2-22,2-29
Informationdisplay................2-32
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ....3-28,3-29
Instrument brightness control ..........2-56
Instrument panel ...............0-6,2-4
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-56
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ..............3-9
Key operation ................3-10
Mechanicalkey ................3-4
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-13
Troubleshooting guide ............3-18
Warning signals ...............3-18
Interiorlight....................2-87
iPod®Player ...............4-74,4-76
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-28
J
Jump starting ...............6-11,8-16
K
Key.........................3-2 Keyfobbatteryreplacement ..........8-25
Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-13
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® ........3-2,3-8
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys.......................3-4
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....10-18
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-16
Emission control information label ....10-17
Engine serial number ............10-16
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-16
Tire and Loading Information label ....10-18
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ....10-15
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-15
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-77
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-28
License plate Installing the license plate .........10-19
Light Air bag warning light .........1-78,2-28
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-29
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-22
Bulbreplacement..............8-29
Charge warning light ............2-24
Consolelight.................2-88
Exterior and Interior lights ..........8-29
Foglights...................8-27 Fog light switch
...............2-57
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-53
Headlight control switch ..........2-53
Headlights..................8-27
Interiorlight..................2-87
Lightbulbs..................8-27
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-25
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-43
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-60
Personal lights ................2-89
Security indicator light ............2-30
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...............2-22,2-29
Lights.......................8-27 Maplights ..................2-88
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Door locks ...................3-5
P
ower door locks ............3-6,3-7
Loose fuel cap warning .............2-45
Low fuel warning light . . .2-25, 2-27, 2-41, 2-42
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-25
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-43
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .10-20
M
Maintenance General maintenance .............9-2
Insidethevehicle...............9-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
Outside the vehicle ..............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-23
Under the hood and vehicle .........9-4
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Rear sliding window...............2-86
Rear sonar system off switch ..........2-67
Rearview mirror .................3-28
RearViewMonitor................4-10
Rear window and/or outside mirror defroster
switch .......................2-52
Recommended Fluids ..............10-2
Recorders EventData .................10-61
Refrigerant recommendation ..........10-8
Registering a vehicle in another country . . .10-15
Remote Start ...............3-20,5-15
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......10-59
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Child seat belts. .1-26, 1-33, 1-39, 1-43, 1-48
Reporting safety defects (US only) ....10-59
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-4
Front power seat adjustment .........1-5
Seatback pockets ................2-75
Seat belt Childsafety..................1-24
Infantsandsmallchildren..........1-24
Injured Person ................1-18
Largerchildren................1-25
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.......1-15
Pregnant women ...............1-18
Seat belt extenders .............1-23
Seat belt maintenance ............1-23
Seat belts ................1-15,7-6
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-22Three-point type with retractor
.......1-18
Seatbeltextenders ...............1-23
Seat belt warning light ..........1-18,2-25
Seats Adjustment...................1-2
Automatic drive positioner ......3-37,3-39
Frontseats...................1-2
Heatedseats.................2-60
Manual front seat adjustment .........1-4
Rearseat....................1-4
Security indicator light ..............2-30
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , engine start ...........2-48,5-14
Security systems Vehicle security system ...........2-47
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-20
Service manual order form ...........10-61
Servicing air conditioner .............4-45
Shifting Automatic transmission ...........5-18
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-22
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems) . . .1-74
Siri® Eyes-Free .................4-85
Smartphone connectivity ............4-83
Snow plow ...................10-57
Sparkplugreplacement.............8-17
Sparkplugs ...................8-17
Specifications ..................10-8
Speedometer ...................2-8
Speedometer and odometer ...........2-7
SRSwarninglabel................1-77
Stability control .................5-56
Standard maintenance ..............9-8
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-14 Jump starting
.............6-11,8-16
Precautions when starting and
driving ...................5-2,5-8
Push starting .................6-13
Starting the engine (diesel only) ........5-16
Starting the engine (gasoline engine only) . . .5-14
Steering Power steering fluid .............8-12
Power steering system ...........5-54
Steering wheel ..................3-25
Steering wheel audio control switch ......4-82
Stoplight.....................8-29
Storage......................2-74
Storage tray ...................2-77
Sunglasses case .................2-79
Sunglasses holder ................2-79
Sun visors ....................3-27
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-77
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-78, 2-28
Supplemental front impact air bag
system ...................1-58,1-72
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......
1-77
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system .................1-51,1-65
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-51
Switch Autolightswitch...............2-54
Automatic power window switch ......2-85
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch ................2-65
Fog light switch ...............2-57
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlightaimingcontrol ..........2-55
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-53
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