2018 NISSAN TITAN Owner´s Manual

XD models — King Cab® — Diesel engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch
Axle type2WD4WD
Maximum Payload 2,290 lbs. (1,038.7 kg) 2,120 lbs. (961.6 kg)
Maximum Towing Capacity *1, *2, *3 12,510 lbs. (5,674.4 kg)12,150 lbs. (5,511.1 kg)
Maximum Tongue load *2, *3 1,251 lbs. (567.4 kg)1,215 lbs. (551.1 kg)
Maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating 19,450 lbs. (8,822 kg)19,450 lbs. (8,822 kg)
XD models — Single Cab — Diesel engine towing load specification chart — Gooseneck Hitch
Axle type 2WD4WD
Maximum Payload 2,260 lbs. (1,028.5 kg) 2,170 lbs. (988.7 kg)
Maximum Towing Capacity *1, *2, *3 12,760 lbs. (5,790.9 kg)12,480 lbs. (5,664.9 kg)
Maximum King pin load *2, *3 1,915 lbs. (868.6 kg)1,873 lbs. (849.7 kg)
Maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating 19,450 lbs. (8,822 kg)19,450 lbs. (8,822 kg)
XD models — Crew Cab — Diesel engine towing load specification chart — Gooseneck Hitch
Axle type 2WD4WD
Maximum Payload 1,930 lbs. (878.2 kg)1,840 lbs. (839.0 kg)
Maximum Towing Capacity *1, *2, *3 11,900 lbs. (5,401.3 kg)11,330 lbs. (5,140.1 kg)
Maximum King pin load *2, *3 1,786 lbs. (810.2 kg)1,700 lbs. (771.0 kg)
Maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating 19,450 lbs. (8,822 kg)19,450 lbs. (8,822 kg)
XD models — King Cab® — Diesel engine towing load specification chart — Gooseneck Hitch
Axle type 2WD4WD
Maximum Payload 2,130 lbs. (968.5 kg)1,970 lbs. (895.9 kg)
Maximum Towing Capacity *1, *2, *3 12,630 lbs. (5,730.9 kg)12,160 lbs. (5,519.3 kg)
Maximum King pin load *2, *3 1,895 lbs. (859.6 kg)1,825 lbs. (827.9 kg)
Maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating 19,450 lbs. (8,822 kg)19,450 lbs. (8,822 kg)
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XD models — Single cab — Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch
Axle type2WD4WD
Maximum Payload 2,910 lbs. (1,319.9 kg)2,850 lbs. (1,292.7 kg)
Maximum Towing Capacity *1, *2, *3 11,590 lbs. (5,257.1 kg)11,330 lbs. (5,139.2 kg)
Maximum Tongue load *2, *3 1,159 lbs. (525.7 kg)1,133 lbs. (513.9 kg)
Maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating*4 17,700 lbs. (8,029 kg)17,700 lbs. (8,029 kg)
XD models — Crew cab — Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch
Axle type 2WD4WD
Maximum Payload 2,590 lbs. (1,174.8 kg) 2,520 lbs. (1,143.0 kg)
Maximum Towing Capacity *1, *2, *3 11,270 lbs. (5,111.9 kg)10,990 lbs. (4,985.0 kg)
Maximum Tongue load *2, *3 1,127 lbs. (511.2 kg)1,099 lbs. (498.5 kg)
Maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating*4 17,700 lbs. (8,029 kg)17,700 lbs. (8,029 kg)
XD models — King Cab® — Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch
Axle type 2WD4WD
Maximum Payload 2,710 lbs. (1,229.2 kg) 2,560 lbs. (1,161.2 kg)
Maximum Towing Capacity *1, *2, *3 11,380 lbs. (5,161.9 kg)11,040 lbs. (5,007.7 kg)
Maximum Tongue load *2, *3 1,138 lbs. (516.2 kg)1,104 lbs. (500.8 kg)
Maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating*4 17,700 lbs. (8,029 kg)17,700 lbs. (8,029 kg)
XD models — Single cab — Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — Gooseneck Hitch
Axle type 2WD4WD
Maximum Payload 2,690 lbs. (1,221.6 kg) 2,700 lbs. (1,225.0 kg)
Maximum Towing Capacity *1, *2, *3 11,710 lbs. (5,313.5 kg)11,450 lbs. (5,194.4 kg)
Maximum King pin load *2, *3 1,757 lbs. (797.0 kg)1,718 lbs. (779.2 kg)
Maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating*4 17,700 lbs. (8,029 kg)17,700 lbs. (8,029 kg)
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XD models — Crew cab — Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — Gooseneck Hitch
Axle type2WD4WD
Maximum Payload 2,440 lbs. (1,107.2 kg)2,310 lbs. (1,052.3 kg)
Maximum Towing Capacity *1, *2, *3 11,390 lbs. (5,167.3 kg)11,120 lbs. (5,044.4 kg)
Maximum King pin load *2, *3 1,709 lbs. (775.1 kg)1,668 lbs. (756.7 kg)
Maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating*4 17,700 lbs. (8,029 kg)17,700 lbs. (8,029 kg)
XD models — King Cab® — Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — Gooseneck Hitch
Axle type 2WD4WD
Maximum Payload 2,550 lbs. (1,161.0 kg) 2,430 lbs. (1,106.1 kg)
Maximum Towing Capacity *1, *2, *3 11,510 lbs. (5,221.1 kg)11,180 lbs. (5,075.5 kg)
Maximum King pin load *2, *3 1,727 lbs. (783.2 kg)1,678 lbs. (761.3 kg)
Maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating*4 17,700 lbs. (8,029 kg)17,700 lbs. (8,029 kg)
*1: The towing capacity values are calculated assuming a base vehicle with driver and any options required to achieve the rating.
Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment will add weight to the vehicle and reduce your vehicle’s maximum towing
capacity.
*2: Use of a weight-distributing hitch system is recommended when towing over 5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg).
*3: The maximum towing capacity when using the Genuine NISSAN step bumper as a ball mount is 5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg) and 500 lbs. (227 kg)
tongue load.
*4: The maximum gross combined weight rating for XD gasoline engine vehicles equipped with 20 inch wheels is 16,900 lbs. (7,666 kg).
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TOWING SAFETY
Trailer hitch
Your vehicle may be equipped with an op-
tional trailer tow package. The trailer tow
package includes 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 op-
tional trailer tow package, check the tow-
ing 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 ve-
hicle to help avoid personal injury or prop-
erty damage due to sway caused by cross-
winds, 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 sup-
plier of towing equipment to purchase and
have a 5th wheel or gooseneck hitch in-
stalled.
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 compo-
nents. Never exceed the weight rating
of the hitch components. Doing so can
cause serious personal injury or prop-
erty 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. Addi-
tionally, the ball mount should be chosen to
keep the trailer tongue level with the
ground.
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Bumper towing
The Genuine NISSAN step bumper has pro-
visions to install a trailer hitch ball and is
designed to tow trailers of a maximum
weight of 5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg).
NOTE:
The trailer hitch ball cannot be installed
on the step bumper if the receiver-type
frame mounted hitch is installed on the
vehicle.
To install a trailer hitch ball cut out the circle
in the center of the step bumper
A, then
remove it to install the trailer hitch ball.
Weight carrying hitches
A weight carrying or “dead weight” ball
mount is one that is designed to carry the
whole amount of tongue weight and gross
weight directly on the ball mount and on
the receiver.
Weight distribution hitch
This type of hitch is also called a “load-
leveling” or “equalizing” hitch. A set of bars
attach to the ball mount and to the trailer
to distribute the tongue weight (hitch
weight) of your trailer. Many vehicles can’t
carry the full tongue weight of a given
trailer, and need some of the tongue
weight transferred through the frame and
pushing down on the front wheels. This
gives stability to the tow vehicle.
A weight-distributing hitch system (Class
IV) is recommended if you plan to tow trail-
ers with a maximum weight over 5,000 lbs.
(2,268 kg). Check with the trailer and towing
equipment manufacturers to determine if
they recommend the use of a weight-
distributing hitch system. NOTE:
A weight-distributing hitch system may
affect the operation of trailer surge
brakes. If you are considering use of a
weight-distributing hitch system with a
surge brake-equipped trailer, check with
the surge brake, hitch or trailer manufac-
turer to determine if and how this can be
done.
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer for installing and using the
weight-distributing hitch system.
General set-up instructions are as follows:
1. Park unloaded vehicle on a level sur- face. With the ignition on and the doors
closed, allow the vehicle to stand for
several minutes so that it can level.
2. Measure the height of a reference point on the front and rear bumpers at the
center of the vehicle.
3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and ad- just the hitch equalizers so that the
front bumper height is within 0 -
.5 inches (0 – 13 mm) of the reference
height measured in step 2. The rear
bumper should be no higher than the
reference height measured in step 2.
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WARNING
Properly adjust the weight distributing
hitch so the rear of the bumper is no
higher than the measured reference
height when the trailer is attached. If
the rear bumper is higher than the mea-
sured reference height when loaded,
the vehicle may handle unpredictably
which could cause a loss of vehicle con-
trol and cause serious personal injury or
property damage.
Sway control device
Sudden maneuvers, wind gusts, and buf-
feting caused by other vehicles can affect
trailer handling. Sway control devices may
be used to help control these affects. If you
choose to use one, contact a reputable
trailer hitch supplier to make sure the sway
control device will work with the vehicle,
hitch, trailer and the trailer’s brake system.
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer for installing and using the
sway control device.
Class I hitch
Class I trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow
trailers of a maximum weight of 2,000 lbs.
(907 kg).
Class II hitch
Class II trailer hitch equipment (receiver,
ball mount and hitch ball) can be used to
tow trailers of a maximum weight of
3,500 lbs. (1,587 kg).
Class III hitch
Class III trailer hitch equipment (receiver,
ball mount and hitch ball) can be used to
tow trailers of a maximum weight of
5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg).
Class IV hitch
Class IV hitches are weight carrying (WC)
and weight distributing (WD) hitches de-
pending on the vehicle and hitch specifica-
tions. Not all Class IV hitches are rated to be
both. See the specific hitch for that infor-
mation. Class IV trailer hitch equipment (re-
ceiver, ball mount and hitch ball) used as
weight carrying are rated up to 10,000 lbs.
(4,535 kg) gross trailer weight (GTW) with a
maximum trailer tongue weight (TW) of
1,000 lbs. (453 kg). Class IV hitches used for
weight distributing are rated up to
14,000 lbs. (6,350 kg) gross trailer weight
(GTW) with a maximum trailer tongue
weight (TW) of 1,400 lbs. (635 kg). A Class IV
hitch usually has a 2" square receiver open-
ing. A higher class drawbar does not in-crease the towing capacity of the hitch. To
use this class of hitch for weight distribu-
tion requires a weight distribution system.
Class IV hitches attach to the vehicle frame
only. A weight distributing hitch should be
used to tow trailers that weigh over
5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg).
Your vehicle may be equipped with Class IV
weigh distributing trailer hitch that has a
14,000 lbs. (6,350 kg) maximum weight rat-
ing, but your vehicle is only capable of tow-
ing the maximum trailer weights shown in
the “Towing Load/Specification” chart in
this section.5th wheel/gooseneck
A 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer can be
towed by installing a 5th wheel or goose-
neck trailer hitch. These types of hitches
are mounted in the bed of the pick-up. A
professional trailer equipment supplier
should install these hitches as it is very im-
portant to mount the hitch correctly to dis-
tribute the king pin weight for the proper
load carrying and sway control perfor-
mance.
The king pin weight should be 15% of the
fully loaded trailer. Make sure the king pin
weight does not cause the gross vehicle
weight to exceed the Gross Maximum
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Weight Rating or the rear axle weight to
exceed the Rear Gross Axle Weight rating.
For additional information, refer to “Maxi-
mum load limits” in this section.
The weight of the trailer should not exceed
the maximum towing capacity for the ve-
hicle. 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 oraffect the operation of the impact-
absorbing bumper.
∙ Do not use axle-mounted hitches.
∙ Do not modif y the vehicle exhaust system, 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
contact the bumper and cause dam-
age to the bumper or trailer.
∙ When towing a 5th wheel trailer, do not make sharp turns while driving or
backing. The trailer may contact the
vehicle and cause damage to both the
trailer and vehicle.CAUTION
∙ A 5th wheel hitch adapter is necessaryto use an af termarket 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
serious personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden stop.
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Gooseneck hitch ball and safety chain
anchor attachment installation1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Remove the gooseneck hitch ball and safety chain anchor attachments from
the storage pouch.
3. Remove the center and both of the rearcaps from the puck plugs.
∙ Once removed, place the pucks in the storage pouch for future use. 4. Lif t the handle from the center of the
hitch ball and rotate 90° from the rest-
ing position.
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