2017 NISSAN TITAN towing

NOTE:
Trailer Sway Assist cannot reduce trailer
sway in all situations.● Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires con-
siderably more distance than normal pass-
ing. Remember, the length of the trailer must
also pass the other vehicle before you can
safely change lanes.
● Use the Tow Mode or downshift the trans-
mission to a lower gear for engine braking
when driving down steep or long hills. This
will help slow the vehicle without applying
the brakes.
● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long
or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
● Increase your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
● NISSAN recommends that the cruise con-
trol (if so equipped) not be used while tow-
ing a trailer. ●
Some states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for vehicles that
are towing trailers. Obey the local speed
limits.
● Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-
nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after
50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.
● When launching a boat, don’t allow the wa-
ter level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or
rear bumper.
● Make 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, refer to
the “Do-it-yourself” section in this manual.
Tow mode
Using tow mode is recommended when pulling a
heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load. Press the
TOW MODE switch to activate tow mode. The
indicator light on the TOW MODE switch illumi-
nates when tow mode is selected. Press the
TOW MODE switch again to turn tow mode off.
Tow mode is automatically canceled when the
ignition switch is turned off. Tow mode includes the following features:
● Grade logic — Adjusts transmission shifts
when pulling a trailer or hauling a load up a
grade.
● Downhill Speed Control (DSC) — automati-
cally downshifts when driving down a grade
with a trailer or heavy load to help control
vehicle speed.
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 be
reduced 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, refer to
the “Do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
FLAT TOWING FOR 2-WHEEL
DRIVE (2WD) VEHICLE (if so
equipped)
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.
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CAUTION
●Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
● Never flat tow your 2WD vehicle.
● Never tow your 2WD vehicle with the
rear wheels on the ground. Doing so
may cause serious and expensive dam-
age to the powertrain.
● DO NOT tow your 2WD vehicle with all
four wheels on the ground (flat towing) .
Doing so WILL DAMAGE internal trans-
mission parts due to lack of transmis-
sion lubrication.
● For emergency towing procedures refer
to “Towing recommended by NISSAN”
in the “In case of emergency” section of
this manual.
FLAT TOWING FOR 4-WHEEL
DRIVE (4WD) VEHICLE (if so
equipped)
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
● Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
● Never flat tow your 4WD vehicle.
● DO NOT tow your 4WD vehicle with any
wheels on the ground. Doing so may
cause serious and expensive damage to
the powertrain.
● For 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 dolly MUST
be placed under the towed vehicle’s drive
wheels. Always follow the dolly manufacturer’s
recommendations when using their product. NISSAN does not make a snowplow for TITAN
and has not evaluated the suitability of its trucks
for use as snowplow platforms. Instead, the
snowplow manufacturers establish minimum ve-
hicle requirements for their various plow prod-
ucts and they make the determination as to which
vehicle platforms are suitable, based on their
individual product specifications. Consult the
snowplow manufacturers and sellers concerning
the fitness of the TITAN for use with their prod-
ucts. NISSAN advises caution whenever install-
ing aftermarket parts and accessories because
these products have not been tested or certified
by NISSAN.
WARNING
●
Installing a snowplow may affect ve-
hicle handling. This may cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle and
could result in vehicle damage, serious
injury, or death.
● A snowplow attached may affect the
operation of the air bags. Use extreme
caution while driving and plowing to
avoid vehicle damage, serious injury, or
death.
SNOW PLOW
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Headlight control switch..........2-53
Hill descent control switch .........2-64
Instrument brightness control ........2-56
Power door lock switch .........3-6,3-7
Power inverter switch ............2-67
Rear sonar system off switch ........2-67
Tow mode switch ..............2-69
Turnsignalswitch..............2-57
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch.....................2-63
T
Tachometer ....................2-9
Tailgate ..................3-33,3-33
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-9
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
engine start ................2-48,5-14
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tie down hooks .................3-37
Tire Flat tire .....................6-3
Spare tire .................6-4,6-6
TireandLoadingInformationlabel ....10-18
Tire chains ..................8-39
Tirepressure.................8-32
Tire rotation..................8-40
Tires of 4-wheel drive ............8-42
Types of tires .................8-38
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-58
Wheels and tires ..........8-32,10-10
Wheel/tire size ...............10-10
Tirepressure...................8-32 Low tire pressure warning light .......2-25Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
....................5-3,6-3
Towing 2-wheel drive models ............6-15
4-wheel drive models ............6-16
Flattowing.............10-56,10-57
Towing load/specification .........10-37
Trailer towing ................10-34
Towing a trailer .................10-34
Towingyourvehicle...............6-14
Tow mode switch ................2-69
Trailer Brake Controller Unit (TBCU) ......2-69
Transceiver
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver. .2-89, 2-90,
2-91, 2-92, 2-92, 2-93
Transfer case ...................5-45
Transmission Driving with automatic transmission ....5-17
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) .....................10-15
Trip computer ..................2-13
Trip odometer ...................2-8
Troubleshooting guide
(NISSAN voice recognition system) .....4-139
Truckbox .................3-33,3-33
Truck - camper loading ............10-32
Turn signal switch ................2-57
U
Under seat storage bin ..........2-76,2-79
Uniform tire quality grading ..........10-58
USB interface ..................4-72
Audio file operation ..........4-71,4-73
Using four wheel drive (4WD) .........5-44 V
Vanity mirror ...................3-27
Variable voltage control system .........8-16
Vehicle dimensions and weights .......10-11
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-63
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-56
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . . . .5-56
Vehicle identification ..............10-15
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ......10-15
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ...............10-15
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . .10-15
Vehicle immobilizer system ........2-48,5-14
Vehicle Information Display ...........2-32
Vehicle loading information ..........10-20
Vehicle recovery .................6-16
Vehicle security system .............2-47
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System) , engine start ....2-48,5-14
Vents.......................4-32
Visors.......................3-27
Voice Prompt Interrupt ....4-116, 4-117, 4-128
Voice recognition system ...........4-135
Voltmeter.....................2-12
W
Warning 4WD warning light ..............2-22
Airbagwarninglight.........1-78,2-28
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-22
Battery charge warning light ........2-24
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Preventive maintenance is the easiest and least
expensive type of maintenance. Keep records of
regularly scheduled maintenance and follow the
maintenance schedule recommendations out-
lined in the “Titan Owner’s Manual”.
Use the correct fuel, lubricating oil, and coolant in
your engine. Blending engine oil with fuel is pro-
hibited for engines with an aftertreatment system.
For additional information, refer to the “Capaci-
ties and Specifications” section in this manual.
A NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle. When
you require any service or have any questions,
they will be glad to assist you with the extensive
resources available to them.
DIESEL ENGINE OPERATION
The operation of the diesel engine in your new
vehicle varies from the operation of traditional
gasoline engines found in other vehicles. Read-
ing this supplement will familiarize you and other
operators of the vehicle with the unique mainte-
nance and operating procedures that will prolong
the life of the diesel engine and related systems.
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS
●Warm up the engine before operating it un-
der load
● Do not operate the engine at idle for ex-
tended periods
● Prevent engine lugging by selecting the ap-
propriate transmission gear
● Monitor the vehicle oil pressure and tem-
perature gauges
● Check fluid levels frequently (Oil & Coolant)
● Vary the throttle position at highway speeds
when carrying weight or towing
NOTE:
Extended light or no load operation will
extend the time before the engine reaches
its full efficiency. If the engine is operated
in this manner, reduced fuel economy and
power may be observed.
The aforementioned procedure should be ob-
served for the first 6,000 miles. The engine run-in
is improved by operating the vehicle under load.
DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM
The diesel engine fuel system is a pressurized
two-stage filtration system and consists of: ● A frame-mounted primary (stage 1) fuel filter
containing water/fuel separator, electric fuel
pump, and water in fuel drain valve
● An engine-mounted secondary (stage 2)
fuel filter
● A fuel injector for each cylinder (8 total)
● A high-pressure fuel pump
● A high-pressure fuel rail for each cylinder
bank (2 total)
● High-pressure fuel lines from the high-
pressure fuel pump to the right bank fuel rail,
right bank fuel rail to the left bank fuel rail,
and fuel rails to fuel injectors.
The stage 1 fuel filter separates water and filters
impurities from the fuel. The stage 2 fuel filter
filters finer impurities from the diesel fuel. The
stage 1 and stage 2 fuel filters should be
changed at the recommended service interval or
when indicated by the information display. For
additional information, refer to the “Titan Owner’s
Manual”.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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3. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 sec-onds after starting. Do not race the engine
while warming it up. Drive at moderate
speed for a short distance first, especially in
cold weather.
In cold weather, keep the engine running for
a minimum of 2–3 minutes before shutting it
off. Starting and stopping the engine over a
short period of time may make the vehicle
more difficult to start.
SWITCHING ENGINE OFF
Push the ignition to the off position.
To prolong the engine life (especially after ex-
tended high speed, high ambient temperature, or
during heavy load operation, such as trailering) , it
is recommended that a hot engine be idled for
3–5 minutes before shutting down. This allows
the turbocharged engine to cool down.
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS
● Warm up the engine before operating it un-
der load.
● Do not operate the engine at idle for ex-
tended periods. ●
Prevent engine lugging by selecting the ap-
propriate transmission gear.
● Monitor the vehicle oil pressure and tem-
perature gauges.
● Check fluid levels frequently (oil and cool-
ant) .
● Vary the throttle position at highway speeds
when carrying weight or towing.
NOTE:
Extended light or no load operation will
extend the time before the engine reaches
its full efficiency. If the engine is operated
in this manner reduced fuel economy and
power may be observed.
The aforementioned procedure should be ob-
served for the first 6,000 miles. The engine run-in
is improved by operating the vehicle under load.
REMOTE START (if so equipped)
CAUTION
Laws in some jurisdictions prohibit use of
remote start. Vehicles started with the remote start require the
ignition switch to be placed in the ON position
before the shift lever can be moved from the P
(Park) position. To place the ignition switch to the
ON position, follow these steps:
1. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is on you.
2. Apply the brake.
3. Press the ignition switch once to the ON position.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section of your owner’s manual.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so
equipped)
The power cable to operate the heater is avail-
able as a service part from an authorized NISSAN
dealer.
For additional information, refer to “Engine block
heater” in the “Starting and Driving” section of
your owner’s manual.
Starting and Stopping the Engine3-3

Operation under the following conditions may
require more frequent oil and filter changes:● repeated short distance driving at cold out-
side temperatures
● driving in dusty conditions
● extensive idling
● towing a trailer
● stop and go commuting
● you must also change your oil and filter when
the “Service Due Now” message is dis-
played.
For additional information, refer to the “Titan
Owners Manual”.
8-6Capacities and Specifications