A NISSAN Towing Guide (U.S. only) is avail-
able on the website at
www.nissanusa.com. This guide includes
information on trailer towing capability and
the special equipment required for proper
towing.
MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS
Maximum trailer loads
Never allow the total trailer load to exceed
the value specified in the “Towing
Load/Specification” chart found in this sec-
tion. The total trailer load equals trailer
weight plus its cargo weight.∙ When towing a trailer load of
3,500 lbs. (1,587 kg) or more, trailers
with a brake system MUST be used.
The maximum Gross Combined Weight
Rating (GCWR) should not exceed the value
specified in the following “Towing
Load/Specification” chart. The GCWR equals the combined weight of
the towing vehicle (including passengers
and cargo) plus the total trailer load. Tow-
ing loads greater than these or using im-
proper towing equipment could adversely
affect vehicle handling, braking and perfor-
mance.
The ability of your vehicle to tow a trailer is
not only related to the maximum trailer
loads, but also the places you plan to tow.
Tow weights appropriate for level highway
driving may have to be reduced for low
traction situations (for example, on slippery
boat ramps).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 auto-
matically 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.
CAUTION
Vehicle damage resulting from im-
proper towing procedures is not cov-
ered by NISSAN warranties.
Tongue load
When using a weight carrying or a weight
distributing hitch, keep the tongue load be-
tween 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 becomes excessive, rearrange cargo
to allow for proper tongue load.
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight
(GVW)/maximum Gross Axle
Weight (GAW)
The GVW of the towing vehicle must not
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label. The GVW equals the
combined weight of the unloaded vehicle,
passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue
load and any other optional equipment. In
addition, front or rear GAW must not ex-
ceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certifica-
tion label.
5,815 lbs. (2638 kg) GVWR
– 5,185 lbs. (2352 kg) GVW
= 630 lbs. (286 kg) Available for tongue weight
11,133 lbs. (5050 kg) GCWR
– 5,185 lbs. (2352 kg) GVW
= 5,948 lbs. (2698 kg) Capacity available for towing
630 lbs. (286 kg) Available tongue weight
/ 5,948 lbs. (2698 kg) Available capacity
= 10 % tongue weight
The available towing capacity may be less
than the maximum towing capacity due to
the passenger and cargo load in the ve-
hicle.
Remember to keep trailer tongue weight
between 10 - 15 percent of the trailer weight
or within the trailer tongue load specifica-
tion recommended by the trailer manufac-
turer. If the tongue load becomes exces-
sive, rearrange the cargo to obtain the
proper tongue load. 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 percent. If
the calculated tongue weight is less than
10 percent, reduce the total trailer weight to
match the available tongue weight.
Always verif y that available capacities are
within the required ratings.
Trailer frontal area
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).
The Genuine NISSAN step bumper is con-
sidered a Class II ball mount.
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 trailer hitch equipment (receiver,
ball mount and hitch ball) can be used to
tow trailers of a maximum weight of
10,000 lbs. (4,535 kg). 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
trailer hitch equipment that has a
10,000 lbs. (4,535 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.
Brakes......................8-22
Brake system..................5-35
Break-in schedule ...............5-24
Brightness/contrast button ......4-9,4-15
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-32
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-15
Bulb replacement ...............8-30
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargolampswitch..............2-33
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-19
Car phone or CB radio ............4-83
CDcareandcleaning.............4-74
CD player (See audio system) ........4-56
Childrestraints........1-25, 1-26, 1-28, 1-30 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System..............1-30
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-28, 1-40, 1-56, 1-68
Top tether strap anchor point
locations...................1-33
Child restraint with top tether strap . . . .1-33
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-6
Chimes, audible reminders .........2-24
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
Clock set/adjustment ..........4-7,4-13
Clock setting (models with Navigation
System) .....................4-13
Clutch Clutchfluid.................8-14 Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch . . .2-38
C.M.V.S.S. certification label
.........10-16
Cold weather driving .............5-43
Compact disc (CD) player ..........4-56
Compass .....................2-11
Compass and outside temperature
display......................2-10
Compass display ................2-11
Connect phone ................4-76
Console box ..................2-45
Control panel buttons ..........4-4,4-10
Back button .................4-13
Brightness/contrast button ....4-9,4-15
Enterbutton..............4-4,4-10
Settingbutton.............4-7,4-13
Withnavigationsystem.......4-10,4-11
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .....4-74
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-23,4-35
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-6
Checking engine coolant level ......8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Corrosionprotection..............7-8
Cruisecontrol .................5-22
Cupholders ..................2-46
Curtain side-impact and rollover air
bag........................1-87
D
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system . . .2-31 Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-28
Rearwindowdefrosterswitch.....2-28
Dimensions and weights ..........10-14
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-32
Display controls
(see control panel buttons) .......4-4,4-10
Door locks ....................3-3
Door open warning light ...........2-17
Drivebelt.....................8-17
Driving Coldweatherdriving...........5-43
Driving with automatic
transmission ................5-14
Driving with manual transmission . . .5-19
Precautions when starting and
driving .....................5-2
Driving the vehicle ...............5-14
E
Economy - fuel .................5-25
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system......................5-33
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
systemswitch.................2-37
Emission control information label ....10-17
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-44
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine
coolant.........8-6
Changing engine oil ............8-8
11-2
Foglightswitch..............2-32
Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-29
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-29
Hill descent control switch ........2-35
Ignition switch ...............5-11
Instrument brightness control .....2-32
Overdriveswitch..............5-18
Power door lock switch ..........3-4
Rear sonar system OFF switch .....2-38
Rear window and outside mirror de-
frosterswitch ...............2-28
Rearwindowdefrosterswitch.....2-28
Turn signal switch .............2-32
T
Tachometer ...................2-6
Tailgate ..................3-18, 3-18
Tailgatelatch...............3-22,3-23
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start ...............2-26,5-12
Three-waycatalyst...............5-3
Tie down hooks ................3-24
Tilting steering wheel .............3-14
Tire Flattire..................6-3,6-4
Spare tire ...............6-5,8-44
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-17
Tire chains .................8-40
Tire pressure .............8-33,8-33
Tirerotation.................8-41
Tires of 4-wheel drive ...........8-43 Types of tires
................8-39
Uniform tire quality grading ......10-43
Wheels and tires ..........8-33,10-14
Wheel/tire size ...............10-14
Tire pressure Lowtirepressurewarninglight.....2-18
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . .5-3
Toptetherstrapchildrestraint.......1-33
Towing 2-wheel drive models ........6-18,6-19
4-wheel drive models ...........6-17
Flattowing.............10-41,10-42
Towing load/specification .......10-33
Towtrucktowing .............6-15
Trailertowing...............10-29
Towingatrailer................10-29
Transceiver HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ..........2-55,2-56,2-57,
2-58, 2-58, 2-59
Transmission Driving with automatic
transmission ................5-14
Driving with manual transmission . . .5-19
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) .....................10-15
Trip computer ..................2-9
Trip odometer ..................2-4
Troubleshooting guide
(NISSAN voice recognition system) ....4-116
Truckbox.................3-18,3-18
Truck - camper loading ...........10-28
Turn signal switch ...............2-32 U
Under seat storage bin ............2-42
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-43
USB interface Audio file operation ............4-62
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port
(models with Navigation System) .....4-61
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port
(models without Navigation System) . . .4-58
Using 4-Wheel Drive (4WD) ..........5-26
V
Vanitymirror..................3-15
Variablevoltagecontrolsystem......8-17
Vehicle dimensions and weights .....10-14
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch......................2-35
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . .5-38
Vehicle identification .............10-15
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . .10-15
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
p l
ate.......................10-15
Vehicle immobilizer system ......2-26,5-12
Vehicle loading information ........10-19
Vehiclerecovery................6-19
Vehicle security system ...........2-24
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start . .2-26, 5-12
Ventilators ...................4-23
Visors...................... .3-15
Voice Prompt Interrupt ....4-86,4-87,4-105
Voice recognition system ..........4-112
Voltmeter.................... .2-9
11-7
W
Warning 4WDwarninglight.............2-15
Airbagwarninglight........1-90, 2-20
Anti-lock brake warning light ......2-15
Battery charge warning light ......2-17
Brakewarninglight............2-16
Door open warning light .........2-17
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-17
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Loose fuel cap warning .......2-5,3-11
Lowfuelwarninglight ..........2-18
Low tire pressure warning light .....2-18
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-19
Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-83
Seatbeltwarninglight.......1-18, 2-19
Supplemental air bag warning
light ..................1-90, 2-20
TPMS......................2-4
Vehicle security system .........2-24
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ..................2-20
Warning labels (for SRS) .........1-89
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................2-20
Audible reminders .............2-20
Indicatorlights...............2-20
Warninglights...............2-20
Warninglights.................2-20
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................2-14
Weights
(See dimensions and weights) .......10-14Wheels and tires
............8-33,10-14
Wheel/tire size .................10-14
When traveling or registering in another
country .....................10-15
Windows ....................2-49 Locking passengers' windows .....2-51
Manual windows .............2-49
Powerwindows..............2-49
Rearpowerwindows...........2-51
Rearslidingwindow............2-52
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-14
Windshield wiper blades ...........8-21
Wiper Wiper blades ................8-21
Wiper and washer switch ..........2-27
11-8