●If the wheels are changed for any rea-
son, always replace with wheels which
have the same off-set dimension.
Wheels of a different off-set could
cause premature tire wear, degrade ve-
hicle handling characteristics, affect the
VDC system and/or interference with
the brake discs. Such interference can
lead to decreased braking efficiency
and/or early brake pad wear. For addi-
tional information on wheel off-set di-
mensions, refer to “Wheels and tires” in
the “Technical and consumer informa-
tion” section of this manual.
● Since the spare tire is not equipped with
the TPMS, when a spare tire is mounted
or a wheel is replaced, tire pressure will
not be indicated, the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure warn-
ing light will flash for approximately
1 minute. The light will remain on after
1 minute. Have your tires replaced
and/or TPMS system reset as soon as
possible. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
● Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by NISSAN could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS. ●
The TPMS sensor may be damaged if it
is not handled correctly. Be careful
when handling the TPMS sensor.
● When replacing the TPMS sensor, the
ID registration may be required. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for ID registration.
● Do not use a valve stem cap that is not
specified by NISSAN. The valve stem
cap may become stuck.
● Be sure that the valve stem caps are
correctly fitted. Otherwise the valve may
be clogged up with dirt and cause a
malfunction or loss of pressure.
● Do not install a damaged or deformed
wheel or tire even if it has been re-
paired. Such wheels or tires could have
structural damage and could fail with-
out warning.
● The use of retread tires is not
recommended.
● For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety In-
formation” (US) or “Tire Safety Informa-
tion” (Canada) in the Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet.Four-wheel drive models
CAUTION
Always use tires of the same type, size,
brand, construction (bias, bias-belted or
radial) , and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Failure to do so may result in a
circumference difference between tires on
the front and rear axles which will cause
excessive tire wear and may damage the
transmission, transfer case and differen-
tial gears.
If excessive tire wear is found, it is recommended
that all four tires be replaced with tires of the
same size, brand, construction and tread pattern.
The tire pressure and wheel alignment should
also be checked and corrected as necessary. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Wheel balance
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling
and tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can get
out of balance. Therefore, they should be bal-
anced as required.
Wheel balance service should be per-
formed with the wheels off the vehicle.
Spin balancing the wheels on the vehicle
could lead to mechanical damage.
8-42Do-it-yourself
Engine Oil and Oil Filter:
Replace engine oil and oil filter at the specified
intervals. For recommended oil grade and viscos-
ity refer to “Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities” in the “Technical and consumer infor-
mation” section of this manual.
Engine Valve Clearance* (gasoline engine
only):
Inspect only if valve noise increases. Adjust valve
clearance if necessary.
Evaporative Emissions Control Vapor
Lines* (gasoline engine only):
Check vapor lines for leaks or looseness. Tighten
connections or replace parts as necessary.
Fuel Filter (diesel engine only):
Replace the fuel filter and drain the water at the
specified intervals.
Fuel Lines*:
Check the fuel hoses, piping and connections for
leaks, looseness, or deterioration. Tighten con-
nections or replace parts as necessary.CHASSIS AND BODY
MAINTENANCE:
Brake Lines and Cables:Visually inspect for
proper installation. Check for chafing, cracks,
deterioration, and signs of leaking. Replace any
deteriorated or damaged parts immediately.
Brake Pads, Rotors, Drums, & Linings:
Check for wear, deterioration and fluid leaks.
Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts im-
mediately.
Exhaust System: Visually inspect the exhaust
pipes, muffler and hangers for leaks, cracks, de-
terioration, and damage. Tighten connections or
replace parts as necessary.
In-Cabin Microfilter: Replace at specified in-
tervals. When driving for prolonged periods in
dusty conditions, replace the filter more fre-
quently.
Propeller Shaft(s): Check for damage, loose-
ness, and grease leakage. (4WD/AWD/RWD) .
Steering Gear and Linkage, Axle and Sus-
pension Parts, Drive Shaft Boots: Check for
damage, looseness, and leakage of oil or grease.
Under severe driving conditions, inspect more
frequently. Tire Rotation:
Tires should be rotated every
5,000 miles (8,000 km) according to the instruc-
tions under “General maintenance” in this sec-
tion. When rotating tires, check for damage and
uneven wear. Replace if necessary.
Transmission Fluid/Oil, Differential Oil,
Transfer Case Oil: Visually inspect for signs of
leakage at specified intervals.
Replace automatic transmission fluid at specified
intervals. (For diesel engine models)
If towing a trailer, using a camper or car-top
carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads:
● Replace the differential oil every
20,000 miles (32,000 km) or 24 months.
● Replace the automatic transmission fluid
ever 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or
24 months. (For gasoline engine models)
Off-Road Maintenance: Check the following
items frequently whenever you drive off-road
through deep sand, mud or water:
● Brake pads and rotors
● Brake linings and drums
● Brake lines and hoses
● Differential, transmission and transfer case
oil
9-6Maintenance and schedules
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or months, whichever comes first. miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
65
(104) 78 70
(112) 84 75
(120) 90 80
(128) 96 85
(136) 102 90
(144) 108 95
(152) 114 100
(160) 120 105
(168) 126 110
(176) 132 115
(184) 138 120
(192) 144
Brake lines and cables IIIIII
Brake pads and rotors IIIIII
Brake fluid RRR
Automatic transmission fluid See NOTE (1)
Transfer fluid & differential gear oil See NOTE (2)IIIIII
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension parts
III
Tire rotation See NOTE (3)
Propeller shaft & drive shaft boots (4WD models) IIIIII
Exhaust system III
In-cabin microfilter RRRR
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery RRRR
NOTE:
Maintenance items with “” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions”.
(1) Periodic maintenance is not required under normal driving condition. If using under the severe condition such as towing a trailer, using
a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil at every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months. NISSAN
recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic S automatic transmission fluid. Using automatic transmission fluid that is not equivalent to
Genuine NISSAN Matic S may damage the transmission or impact transmission durability. Damage caused by the use of fluid other than
as recommended is not covered under the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
(2) If towing a trailer, using a camper or car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil at every
20,000 miles (32,000 km) or 24 months.
(3) For additional information, refer to “General maintenance” in this section.
Maintenance and schedules9-11
10 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities......10-2
Fuel recommendation .......................... 10-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendations
(for gas engine only) ........................... 10-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations ............................. 10-8
Specifications .................................... 10-8
Engine ....................................... 10-8
Wheels and tires ............................. 10-10
Dimensions and weights ......................10-11
When traveling or registering in another country .....10-15
Vehicle identification ............................. 10-15
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ........10-15
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ............................. 10-15
Engine serial number .......................... 10-16
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-16
Emission control information label ..............10-17
Tire and loading information label ...............10-18
Air conditioner specification label ...............10-18
Installing front license plate .......................10-19
Vehicle loading information .......................10-20
Terms ....................................... 10-20
Vehicle load capacity ......................... 10-21Securing the load
............................. 10-22
Utili-track™ channel system (if so equipped) .....10-23
Loading tips ................................. 10-32
Truck-camper loading information .................10-32
Crew cab models ............................. 10-32
Location for center of gravity ...................10-33
Vehicle load weight capacity ...................10-33
Measurement of weights ......................10-33
Towing a trailer .................................. 10-34
Maximum load limits .......................... 10-34
Towing load/specification ......................10-37
Towing safety ................................ 10-41
Flat
towing for 2-Wheel Drive (2WD) vehicle
(if so equipped) .............................. 10-56
Flat towing for 4-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicle
(if so equipped) .............................. 10-57
Snow plow ..................................... 10-57
Uniform tire quality grading .......................10-58
Emission control system warranty .................10-59
Reporting safety defects ......................... 10-59
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(gas engine only) ................................ 10-60
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ......................10-61
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . .10-61
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel VK56VD
98.4 L 26 gal 21-5/8 gal • For additional information, refer to “Fuel Recommendation” in this section of
the “Owner’s Manual”.
Cummins 5.0 L ———• For additional information, refer to “Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities” chart of the “Titan Diesel Owner’s Manual”.
Engine oil *1
Drain and refill
*1 For additional
information, refer to
“Changing engine oil”
in the “Do-it-yourself”
section of this manual. VK56VD
With oil
filter
change 6.5 L 6-7/8 qt 5-3/4 qt
Gasoline engine models:
• Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20 SN” is recommended.
• If the above motor oil is not available, use an equivalent motor oil that
matches the above grade and viscosity. For additional information, refer to
“Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” in this section.
Without oil
filter
change 6.2 L 6-1/2 qt 5-1/2 qt
Cummins 5.0 L ———Diesel engine models:
• For additional information, refer to “Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities” chart of the “Titan Diesel Owner’s Manual”.
Engine coolant VK56VD
Non-XD
model 15.23 L 4 gal 3-3/8 gal
• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
XD model 14.8 L 3-7/8 gal 3-1/4 gal
Cummins 5.0 L ———• For additional information, refer to “Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities” chart of the “Titan Diesel Owner’s Manual”.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
10-2Technical and consumer information
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid (ATF) 6-speed (Diesel engine
only)
——— • Genuine NISSAN Matic K ATF
• Using automatic transmission fluid that is not equivalent to Genuine
NISSAN Matic K ATF may damage the transmission or impact transmission
durability. Damage caused by the use of fluid other than as recommended is
not covered under the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
7-speed (Gasoline en- gine only) • Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF ONLY in
NISSAN automatic transmissions. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids
that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF may damage the
automatic transmission. Damage caused by the use of fluid other than as
recommended is not covered under the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Differential gear oil Front
Non-XD
model 1.25 L 2-5/8 pt 2-1/4 pt • Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super-CT Synthetic GL-5
75W-90
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid
Super-CT Synthetic GL-5 75W-90 ONLY in final drive.
Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine
NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super-CT Synthetic GL-5 75W-90 may
damage the differential gear. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than
as recommended is not covered under the NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
XD model 1.51 L 3-1/4 pt 2-5/8 pt
Rear Non-XD
model 2.3 L 4-7/8 pt 4 pt
XD model 2.6 L 5-1/2 pt 4-5/8 pt
Transfer fluid Non-XD model
1.5 L 1-5/8 qt 1-3/8 qt • Genuine NISSAN ATF D3M
• Using fluid other than Genuine NISSAN ATF D3M may cause deterioration
in driveability and transfer durability, and may damage the transfer case.
Damage caused by fluids other than as recommended is not covered by the
NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
XD model
1.8 L 1-7/8 qt 1-5/8 qt
Power Steering Fluid (PSF) ———• Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.
• DEXRON™ VI type ATF may also be used.
Technical and consumer information10-3
Temperature conditions can also affect towing.
For example, towing a heavy trailer in high outside
temperatures on graded roads can affect engine
performance and cause overheating. The engine
protection mode, which helps reduce the chance
of engine damage, could activate and automati-
cally decrease engine power. Vehicle speed may
decrease under high load. Plan your trip carefully
to account for trailer and vehicle load, weather
and road conditions.
WARNING
Overheating can result in reduced engine
power and vehicle speed. The reduced
speed may be lower than other traffic,
which could increase the chance of a col-
lision. Be especially careful when driving.
If the vehicle cannot maintain a safe driv-
ing speed, pull to the side of the road in a
safe area. Allow the engine to cool and
return to normal operation. For additional
information, refer to “If your vehicle over-
heats” in the “In case of emergency” sec-
tion of this manual.
CAUTION
Vehicle damage resulting from improper
towing procedures is not covered by
NISSAN warranties.
Tongue load
When using a weight carrying or a weight distrib-
uting hitch, keep the tongue load between 10 -
15% of the total trailer load or use the trailer
tongue load specified by the trailer manufacturer.
The tongue load must be within the maximum
tongue load limits shown in the following “Towing
Load/Specification” chart. If the tongue load be-
comes excessive, rearrange cargo to allow for
proper tongue load.
King pin load
When using a 5th wheel hitch, keep the tongue
load between 15 - 25% of the total trailer load
within the maximum king pin load limits shown in
the following “Towing Load/Specification” chart.
If the king pin load becomes excessive, rearrange
cargo to allow for proper king pin load.
WTI0160
Technical and consumer information10-35
To determine the Gross Trailer Weight, weigh
your trailer on a scale with all equipment and
cargo, that are normally in the trailer when it is
towed. Make sure the Gross trailer weight is not
more than the Gross Trailer Weight Rating shown
on the trailer and is not more than the calculated
available maximum towing capacity.
Also weigh the front and rear axles on the scale to
make sure the Front Gross Axle Weight and Rear
Gross Axle Weight are not more than Front
Gross Axle Weight and Rear Gross Axle Weight
on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label.
The cargo in the trailer and vehicle may need to
be moved or removed to meet the specified rat-
ings.
Example:● Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) as weighed
on a scale - including passengers, cargo and
hitch - 7,804 lb. (3,540 kg).
● Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) from
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label -
7,804 lb. (3,540 kg).
● Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)
from “Towing Load/Specification chart -
19,450 lb. (8,822 kg). ●
Maximum Trailer towing capacity from “Tow-
ing Load/Specification chart - 9,200 lb.
(4,173 kg).
8,990 lb. (4,078 kg) GVWR
– 7,804 lb. (3,540 kg) GVW
= 1,186 lb. (538 kg) Available for tongue/king pin weight
19,450 lb. (8,822 kg) GCWR
– 7,804 lb. (3,540 kg) GVW
= 11,644 lb. (5,282 kg) Capacity available for tow- ing
1,186 lb. (538 kg) Available tongue weight
/ 11,644 lb. (5,282 kg) Available capacity
= 10 % tongue weight
The available towing capacity may be less than
the maximum towing capacity due to the passen-
ger and cargo load in the vehicle.
Remember to keep trailer tongue weight be-
tween 10 - 15% of the trailer weight or within the
trailer tongue weight specification recommended
by the trailer manufacturer. If the tongue weight
becomes excessive, rearrange the cargo to ob-
tain the proper tongue weight. Do not exceed the
maximum tongue weight specification shown in
the “Towing load/specification” chart even if the
calculated available tongue weight is greater
than 15%. If the calculated tongue weight is less than 10%, shift the trailer load forward until the
trailer tongue weight reaches 10% of the trailer
weight.
Always verify that available capacities are within
the required ratings.
TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION
WARNING
The towing capacities provided in this
manual are for general reference only. The
safe towing capacity of your truck is af-
fected by dealer and factory installed op-
tions and passenger and cargo loads. You
must weigh the vehicle and trailer as de-
scribed in this manual to determine the
actual vehicle towing capacity. Do not ex-
ceed the published maximum towing ca-
pacity or the GCWR or the GVWR shown
on the FMVSS/CMVSS label. Doing so
can result in an accident causing serious
personal injury or property damage.
NOTE:
The SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4
Hitch specifications are based on S and SV
grade models . The Gooseneck Hitch speci-
fications are based on SV grade models.
Technical and consumer information10-37