
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid (ATF) 6-speed (Diesel en-
gine only)
——— • Genuine NISSAN Matic K ATF
• Using automatic transmission fluid that is not equivalent to Genu-
ine 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 Ve-
hicle 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 (or equivalent)
may cause deterioration in driveability and transfer durability, and
may damage the transfer. Damage caused by fluids other than as
recommended is not covered by the NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
XD model
1.8 L 1-7/8 qt 1-5/8 qt
Power Steering Fluid (PSF) ——— • Genuine NISSAN PSF II or equivalent.
Technical and consumer information10-3

ENGINE
Gas engine only
ModelVK56VD
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement 8-cylinder, V-block, Slanted at 90°
Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.858 x 3.622 (98 x 92)
Displacement cu in (cm
3) 338.78 (5,552)
Firing order 1–8–7–3–6–5–4–2
Idle speed
No adjustment is necessary.
A/T (in “N” position)
Ignition timing (degree B.T.D.C. at idle
speed)
CO%atidle
Spark plug
DILKAR7B11
Spark plug gap (Nominal) in (mm) 0.043 (1.1)
Camshaf t operation Timing chain
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
Diesel engine only
For additional information, refer to “Engine” in the Titan Diesel Owner’s Manual.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Remember to keep trailer tongue weight
between 10 - 15% of the trailer weight or
within the trailer tongue weight specifica-
tion recommended by the trailer manufac-
turer. If the tongue weight becomes exces-
sive, rearrange the cargo to obtain 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%,
shif t the trailer load forward until the trailer
tongue weight reaches 10% of the trailer
weight.
Always verif y 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 vehicle
is affected by dealer and factory in-
stalled options and passenger and
cargo loads. You must weigh the vehicle
and trailer as described in this manual
to determine the actual vehicle towing
capacity. Do not exceed the published
maximum towing capacity or the GCWR
or the GVWR shown on the
FMVSS/CMVSS label. Doing so can re-
sult in an accident causing serious per-
sonal 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
specifications are based on SV grade
models.
Non-XD models — Single cab — Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch
Axle type 2WD4WD
Maximum Payload 1,860 lbs. (843.7 kg)1,940 lbs. (880.0 kg)
Maximum Towing Capacity *1, *2, *3 9,660 lbs. (4,381.7 kg)9,540 lbs. (4,327.3 kg)
Maximum Tongue load *2, *3 966 lbs. (438.2 kg)954 lbs. (432.7 kg)
Maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating 15,300 lbs. (6,940 kg)15,300 lbs. (6,940 kg)
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Non-XD models — Crew cab — Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch
Axle type2WD4WD
Maximum Payload 1,570 lbs. (712.1 kg)1,630 lbs. (739.4 kg)
Maximum Towing Capacity *1, *2, *3 9,380 lbs. (4,254.7 kg)9,240 lbs. (4,191.2 kg)
Maximum Tongue load *2, *3 938 lbs. (425.5 kg)924 lbs. (419.1 kg)
Maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating 15,300 lbs. (6,940 kg)15,300 lbs. (6,940 kg)
Non-XD models — King Cab® — Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch
Axle type 2WD4WD
Maximum Payload 1,640 lbs. (743.9 kg)1,640 lbs. (743.9 kg)
Maximum Towing Capacity *1, *2, *3 9,450 lbs. (4,286.4 kg)9,250 lbs. (4,195.7 kg)
Maximum Tongue load *2, *3 945 lbs. (428.6 kg)925 lbs. (419.6 kg)
Maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating 15,300 lbs. (6,940 kg)15,300 lbs. (6,940 kg)
XD models — Single cab — Diesel engine towing load specification chart — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch
Axle type 2WD4WD
Maximum Payload 2,490 lbs. (1,129.4 kg)2,400 lbs. (1,088.6 kg)
Maximum Towing Capacity *1, *2, *3 12,710 lbs. (5,765.2 kg)12,430 lbs. (5,638.2 kg)
Maximum Tongue load *2, *3 1,271 lbs. (576.5 kg)1,243 lbs. (563.8 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 — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch
Axle type 2WD4WD
Maximum Payload 1,970 lbs. (893.6 kg)1920 lbs. (870.9 kg)
Maximum Towing Capacity *1, *2, *3 12,200 lbs. (5,533.8 kg)11,960 lbs. (5,425.0 kg)
Maximum Tongue load *2, *3 1,220 lbs. (553.4 kg)1,196 lbs. (542.5 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 2,990 lbs. (1,356.2 kg) 2,890 lbs. (1,310.8 kg)
Maximum Towing Capacity *1, *2, *3 11,680 lbs. (5,298.0 kg)11,360 lbs. (5,152.8 kg)
Maximum Tongue load *2, *3 1,168 lbs. (529.8 kg)1,136 lbs. (515.3 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 2,550 lbs. (1,156.7 kg) 2,470 lbs. (1,120.4 kg)
Maximum Towing Capacity *1, *2, *3 11,250 lbs. (5,102.9 kg)10,950 lbs. (4,966.8 kg)
Maximum Tongue load *2, *3 1,125 lbs. (510.3 kg)1,095 lbs. (496.7 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 — SAE J2807 Weight Distributing Class 4 Hitch
Axle type 2WD4WD
Maximum Payload 2,690 lbs. (1,220.2 kg) 2,590 lbs. (1,174.8 kg)
Maximum Towing Capacity *1, *2, *3 11,390 lbs. (5,166.4 kg)11,060 lbs. (5,016.7 kg)
Maximum Tongue load *2, *3 1,139 lbs. (516.6 kg)1,106 lbs. (501.7 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 2,760 lbs. (1,251.9 kg) 2,730 lbs. (1,238.3 kg)
Maximum Towing Capacity *1, *2, *3 11,780 lbs. (5,343.3 kg)11,480 lbs. (5,207.2 kg)
Maximum King pin load *2, *3 1,178 lbs. (534.3 kg)1,148 lbs. (520.7 kg)
Maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating*4 17,700 lbs. (8,029 kg)17,700 lbs. (8,029 kg)
Technical and consumer information10-45

XD models — Crew cab — Gasoline engine towing load specification chart — Gooseneck Hitch
Axle type2WD4WD
Maximum Payload 2,400 lbs. (1,088.6 kg) 2,270 lbs. (1,029.7 kg)
Maximum Towing Capacity *1, *2, *3 11,350 lbs. (5,148.3 kg)11,070 lbs. (5,021.3 kg)
Maximum King pin load *2, *3 1,135 lbs. (514.8 kg)1,107 lbs. (502.1 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 2,540 lbs. (1,152.1 kg)2,430 lbs. (1,102.2 kg)
Maximum Towing Capacity *1, *2, *3 11,490 lbs. (5,211.8 kg)11,180 lbs. (5,071.2 kg)
Maximum King pin load *2, *3 1,149 lbs. (521.2 kg)1,118 lbs. (507.1 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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SeatsAdjustment ..................1-2
Automatic drive positioner ....3-43,3-45
Frontseats..................1-2
Heatedseats................2-56
Manual front seat adjustment ......1-4
Rearseat...................1-4
Security indicator light ............2-25
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start ..........2-44,5-14
Security systems Vehicle security system .........2-43
Self-adjustingbrakes.............8-22
Service manual order form ........10-68
Servicing air conditioner ...........4-43
Shif ting Automatic transmission .........5-19
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-22
Side air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag, curtain and
rollover air bag systems) ...........1-78
Snowplow...................10-63
Spark plug replacement ...........8-19
Spark plugs ...................8-19
Specifications .................10-10
Speedometer ..................2-7
Speedometer and odometer ........2-6
SRS warning label ...............1-80
Stability control ................5-59
Standard maintenance ............9-8
Starting Before starting the engine ........5-15
Jumpstarting............6-14,8-18
Precautions when starting and
driving ..................5-2,5-9
Push starting ................6-16 Starting the engine (diesel only)
......5-16
Starting the engine
(gasoline engine only) .............5-15
Steering Powersteeringfluid............8-12
Powersteeringsystem..........5-55
Steering wheel .................3-30
Stoplight....................8-32
Storage......................2-71
Storagetray...................2-75
Sunglasses case ................2-77
Sunglasses holder ...............2-77
Sunvisors....................3-32
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . .1-80
Supplemental air bag warning
light.....................1-81, 2-22
Supplemental front impact air bag
system ...................1-60, 1-75
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels . . . .1-80
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system .................1-53, 1-68
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .......1-53
Switch Autolightswitch..............2-50
Automatic power window switch . . .2-85
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch ...............2-62
Foglightswitch..............2-54
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Headlightaimingcontrol ........2-52
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-49
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-49
Hill descent control switch ........2-61
Instrument brightness control .....2-53Power door lock switch
..........3-7
Powerinverterswitch ..........2-63
Rear sonar system OFF switch .....2-64
T ow
mode switch .............2-65
Turn signal switch .............2-53
T
Tachometer ...................2-8
Tailgate..................3-39, 3-39
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-8
Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start ...............2-44,5-14
Three-waycatalyst...............5-2
Tie down hooks ................3-43
Tire Flattire..................6-3,6-4
Spare tire .............6-5,6-6,8-46
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-21
Tire chains .................8-42
Tire pressure ................8-35
Tirerotation ................8-43
Tires of 4-wheel drive ...........8-45
Types of tires ................8-41
Uniform tire quality grading ......10-64
Wheels and tires ..........8-35,10-11
Wheel/tire size ...............10-11
Tirepressure..................8-35 Low tire pressure warning light .....2-20
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)....................5-3,6-3
Towing 2-wheel drive models ...........6-19
Flattowing.................10-63
11-6

Preventive maintenance is the easiest and
least expensive type of maintenance. Keep
records of regularly scheduled mainte-
nance and follow the maintenance sched-
ule recommendations outlined in the Titan
Owner’s Manual.
Use the correct fuel, lubricating oil, and
coolant in your engine. Blending engine oil
with fuel is prohibited for engines with an
af tertreatment system. For additional in-
formation, refer to the “Capacities and
specifications” section of 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. Reading this supplement will fa-
miliarize you and other operators of the
vehicle with the unique maintenance and
operating procedures that will prolong the
life of the diesel engine and related sys-
tems.
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS
∙ Warm up the engine before operating itunder load
∙ Do not operate the engine at idle for extended periods
∙ Prevent engine lugging by selecting the appropriate transmission gear
∙ Monitor the vehicle oil pressure and temperature gauges
∙ Check fluid levels frequently (Oil & 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
observed for the first 6,000 miles. The en-
gine run-in is improved by operating the
vehicle under load.
DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM
The diesel engine fuel system is a pressur-
ized two-stage filtration system and con-
sists 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 cylin- der 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 lef t
bank fuel rail, and fuel rails to fuel injec-
tors.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1-2Introduction