2013 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 485

To determine the available towing capacity, use the following procedure. 1. Find the GCWR for your vehicle on the ЉTowing Load/SpecificationЉ chart found later in this section. 2. Subtract the actual vehicle weight from the GCWR. The remaining amount is the available maximum towing capacity. To determine the Gross Trailer Weight, weigh your trailer on a scale with all equipment and cargo, that are normally in the trailer when it is towed. Make sure the Gross trailer weight is not more than the Gross Trailer Weight Rating shown on the trailer and is not more than the calculated available maximum towing capacity. Also weigh the front and rear axles on the scale to make sure the Front Gross Axle Weight and Rear Gross Axle Weight are not more than Front Gross Axle Weight and Rear Gross Axle Weight on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. The cargo in the trailer and vehicle may need to be moved or removed to meet the specified ratings. Example: ● Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) as weighed on a scale - including passengers, cargo and hitch - 6,350 lb. (2,880 kg). ● Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) from F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label 7,250 lb. (3,289 kg). ● Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) from "Towing Load/SpecificationЉ chart 15,100 lb. (6,849 kg). ● Maximum Trailer towing capacity from "Towing Load/SpecificationЉ chart - 9,100 lb. (4,128 kg). 7,250 lb. (3,289 kg) - 6,350 lb. (2,880 kg) = 900 lb. (409 kg) GVWR GVW Available for tongue weight GCWR GVW Capacity available for towing The available towing capacity may be less than the maximum towing capacity due to the passenger and cargo load in the vehicle. Remember to keep trailer tongue weight between 10 - 15% of the trailer weight or within the trailer tongue load specification recommended by the trailer manufacturer. If the tongue load becomes excessive, 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%. If the calculated tongue weight is less than 10% , reduce the total trailer weight to match the available tongue weight. Always verify that available capacities are within the required ratings. 15,100 lb. (6,849 kg) - 6,350 lb. (2,880 kg) = 9,123 lb. (4,138 kg) 900 lb. (409 kg) Available tongue weight / 8,750 lb. (3,969 kg) = Available capacity 10 % tongue weight 9-20 Technical and consumer information