2019 NISSAN TITAN brakes

Trailer lights
CAUTION
When splicing into the vehicle electrical
system, a commercially available
power-type module/converter must be
used to provide power for all trailer
lighting. This unit uses the vehicle bat-
tery as a direct power source for all
trailer lights while using the vehicle tail
light, stop light and turn signal circuits
as a signal source. The
module/converter must draw no more
than 15 milliamps from the stop and tail
lamp circuits. Using a
module/converter that exceeds these
power requirements may damage the
vehicle’s electrical system. See a repu-
table trailer retailer to obtain the proper
equipment and to have it installed.
Trailer lights should comply with federal
and/or local regulations. For assistance in
hooking up trailer lights, it is recommended
that you contact a NISSAN dealer or repu-
table trailer retailer. Vehicles equipped with
the optional trailer tow package are
equipped with a 7-pin trailer harness con-
nector. If your trailer is equipped with a flat
4-pin connector, an adapter will be needed to connect the trailer lights to the vehicle.
Adapters are available at auto parts stores
and hitch retailers.Trailer brakes (if so equipped)
If your trailer is equipped with a braking
system, make sure it conforms to federal
and/or local regulations and that it is prop-
erly installed.
Vehicles equipped with a 7–pin trailer har-
ness connector are pre-wired for a trailer
brake controller. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for a trailer brake
adapter harness.
When towing a trailer load of 3,500 lbs.
(1587 kg) or more, trailers with a brake
system MUST be used.
However, most
states require a separate braking system
on trailers with a loaded weight above a
specific amount. Make sure the trailer
meets the local regulations and the regu-
lations where you plan to tow.
WARNING
The Gross Combined Weight Rating
(GCWR) must never exceed the vehicle
manufacturers recommendation.
Several types of braking systems are avail-
able. Surge Brakes -
The surge brake actuator is
mounted on the trailer tongue with a hy-
draulic line running to each trailer wheel.
Surge brakes are activated by the trailer
pushing against the hitch ball when the
tow vehicle is braking. Hydraulic surge
brakes are common on rental trailers and
some boat trailers. In this type of system,
there is no hydraulic or electric connection
for brake operation between the tow ve-
hicle and the trailer.
CAUTION
Your factory trailer brake control unit
will not activate surge-style trailer
brakes
Electric Trailer Brakes - Electric braking
systems are activated by an electronic sig-
nal sent from a trailer brake controller (spe-
cial brake-sensing module). If electric trailer
brakes are used, refer to “Electric trailer
brake controller" in this section.
Have a professional supplier of towing
equipment make sure the trailer brakes are
properly installed and demonstrate proper
brake function testing.
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WARNING
The NISSAN trailer brake controller has
been verified to be compatible with
trailers having electric actuated drum
brakes (one to four axles) and electric-
over-hydraulic brakes. It will not acti-
vate hydraulic surge-style trailer brakes
WARNING
Never connect a trailer brake system di-
rectly to the vehicle brake system.
Electric trailer brake controller (if
so equipped)
Trailers equipped with electric brakes may
require the installation of an af termarket
trailer brake controller.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a con-
nector and jumper harness that is specifi-
cally designed to be used when installing
an af termarket brake controller.To install the electric trailer brake controller
jumper harness, perform the following pro-
cedure:
1. Open the driver door. Move the seat to the rearmost position.
example
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4. Peel off the tape and connect thejumper harness to the connector
B.
5. Release the parking brake.
6. Install the af termarket electric trailer brake controller according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.1Gain –
2Gain +
3Manual control lever
4Boost
Trailer brake controller unit (if so
equipped)
The Trailer Brake Controller Unit (TBCU), lo-
cated on the lower instrument panel, is a
device that assists the vehicle in having
effective and smooth braking while towing
a trailer. Operating modes:
∙ Automatic mode: This is the normal
operation of the TBCU depending on
the gain and boost settings adjusted by
the customer. This mode will activate
when vehicle brake pedal is pressed.
∙ Manual mode: This mode is initiated by
adjusting the manual control lever from
resting position. This mode will provide
output power to trailer brakes without
applying the vehicle brake pedal.
To determine the output operation of the
system: ∙ Gain + and Gain - : Used to increase or
decrease the braking force supplied to
the trailer brakes. To adjust the gain,
press Gain + or Gain - to the desired
point (0-10). For example: gain setting
6.0 is a typical starting point for heavy
loads.
∙ Boost: Used to adjust the feel of the
automatic brake event that occurs
when the vehicle brake pedal is applied.
To set up boost, press Boost button
once to display for current boost set-
ting (display for 3 seconds). Keep press-
ing to increase boost level until the de-
sired level (0-3) is achieved.
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∙Manual Control Lever: Provides brake
output power to trailer brakes without
applying the vehicle brake pedal. The
amount of brake output supplied corre-
sponds to the amount of pinch pres-
sure applied to the manual control
lever.
Prodigy® P2 initial screen at start up (15 seconds*)Boost off
Power to Prodigy® P2 with trailer connected and boost feature not
engagedBoost level 1
Power to Prodigy® P2 with trailer connected and boost feature not
engagedBoost level 2
Power to Prodigy® P2, trailer not connectedBoost level 3
Gain feature is adjustable from
toby increments
of
*if sustained for longer, check trailer connections or visit a dealer for service
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∙ While going downhill, the weight of thetrailer pushing on the tow vehicle may
decrease overall stability. Therefore, to
maintain adequate control, reduce your
speed and shif t to a lower gear. Avoid
long or repeated use of the brakes
when descending a hill, as this reduces
their effectiveness and could cause
overheating. Shif ting to a lower gear in-
stead provides “engine braking” and re-
duces the need to brake as frequently.
∙ If the engine coolant temperature rises to a high temperature, refer to “If your
vehicle overheats” in the “In case of
emergency” section of this owner’s
manual.
∙ Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal circumstances.
∙ Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first 500 miles (805 km).
∙ For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do tow, do not drive over 50 mph
(80 km/h).
∙ Have your vehicle serviced more of ten than at intervals specified. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Mainte-
nance schedules” in the “Maintenance
and schedule” section of this manual. ∙ When making a turn, your trailer wheels
will be closer to the inside of the turn
than your vehicle wheels. To compen-
sate for this, make a larger than normal
turning radius during the turn.
∙ Crosswinds and rough roads will ad- versely affect vehicle/trailer handling,
possibly causing vehicle sway. When
being passed by larger vehicles, be pre-
pared for possible changes in cross-
winds that could affect vehicle han-
dling.
Trailer Sway Assist :
To minimize trailer sway, your vehicle may
apply braking to individual wheels based
on input from your vehicle sensors and ve-
hicle speed. Trailer sway control is a func-
tion of the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system and is active when the VDC func-
tion is enabled.
CAUTION
If the VDC-OFF switch is on (meaning
VDC system OFF), the Trailer Sway As-
sist is also disabled When Trailer Sway Assist is in operation, the
VDC warning light blinks. When vehicle con-
trol is regained, VDC warning light will turn
OFF.
For additional information about the VDC
system, refer to “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF switch” in the “Instruments and
controls” section and “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
If Trailer Sway Assist activates, do the fol-
lowing:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to allow the vehicle to coast and steer
as straight ahead as the road condi-
tions allow. This combination will help
stabilize the vehicle
CAUTION
Do not try to correct trailer sway by
steering or applying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently ap- ply the brakes and pull to the side of the
road in a safe area.
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is balanced. For additional information,
refer to “Pre-towing tips” in this section.
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NOTE:
Trailer Sway Assist cannot reduce trailer
sway in all situations.∙ Be careful when passing other vehicles. Passing while towing a trailer requires
considerably more distance than nor-
mal passing. Remember, the length of
the trailer must also pass the other ve-
hicle before you can safely change
lanes.
∙ Use the Tow Mode or downshif t the transmission 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 re-
duced braking efficiency.
∙ Increase your following distance to al- low for greater stopping distances
while towing a trailer. Anticipate stops
and brake gradually.
∙ NISSAN recommends that the cruise control (if so equipped) not be used
while towing a trailer. ∙ Some states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for ve-
hicles that are towing trailers. Obey the
local speed limits.
∙ Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts
af ter 50 miles (80 km) of travel and at
every break.
∙ When launching a boat, don’t allow the water 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 acti-
vate tow mode. The indicator light on the
TOW MODE switch illuminates 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 shif ts when pulling a trailer or hauling a
load up a grade.
∙ Downhill Speed Control (DSC) — auto- matically downshif ts 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 characteris-
tics 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.
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11 Index
A
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS)
system .....................5-58
Aimingcontrol,headlights.........2-52
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-53
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
airbagsystem)...........1-60, 1-75
Air bag warning labels ............1-80
Airbagwarninglight..........1-81, 2-22
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-81, 2-22
Air cleaner ...................8-20
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-20
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ....4-33,4-39
Air conditioner specification label . .10-21
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations ..........10-8
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ............10-8
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ..............4-38
Heater and air conditioner
controls ..................4-39
Servicing air conditioner ........4-43
Air flow charts .................4-34
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .......2-43
Anchor point locations ............1-31 Antenna
....................4-44
Antifreeze ...................5-68
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-17
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-56
Audible reminders ..............2-25
Autolightswitch ...............2-50
Automatic Automatic drive positioner . . .3-43, 3-45
Automatic power window switch . . .2-85
Driving with automatic
transmission ................5-17
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . . . .3-34
Automatic door locks .............3-9
Automatic drive positioner .....3-43,3-45
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge ......................2-10
B
Battery..................5-68,8-15 Charge warning light ...........2-19
Battery replacement .............8-27
Keyfob...................8-27
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........8-27
Before starting the engine .........5-15
Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-19
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..........5-23
Block heater Engine ...................5-70
Booster seats .................1-49
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-56Brakefluid.................8-13
Brakelight(Seestoplight).......
8-32
Brakesystem...............5-55
Brakewarninglight............2-18
Brakewearindicators ......2-25,8-22
Parking brake operation ........5-23
Self-adjustingbrakes..........8-22
Brake Assist ..................5-57
Brakefluid...................8-13
Brakes .....................8-22
Brakesystem................ .5-55
Break-in schedule ..............5-43
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-53
Bulb check/instrument panel .......2-17
Bulb replacement ..............
8-
32
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargolightswitch..............2-55
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) ....10-23
Car phone or CB radio ...........4-89
Check tire pressure ..........2-37, 2-38
Childrestraints.......1-24, 1-25, 1-26, 1-29 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System.............1-29
Precautions on child
restraints.....1-26, 1-34, 1-40, 1-44, 1-49

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
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