2014 Nissan Maxima Towing Guide
2014 Nissan Maxima Manual
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9 2014 NISSAN TOWING GUIDE The 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide provides information for currently available 2014 NISSAN vehicles. This publication will be amended as new vehicles are introduced. Table Commitment _____25 For important safety warnings, please read and follow your vehicle owner's manual. - 2014 Nissan Maxima | Towing Guide - Page 2
on those few occasions when you do tow. READ THIS GUIDE BEFORE YOU TOW This guide was designed to provide an overview of safe towing practices. Here, you will find information on towing equipment, safety, proper loading and driving techniques, towing tips, and much more. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 1 - 2014 Nissan Maxima | Towing Guide - Page 3
or haul a heavy load for the first 500 miles (800 km) of use. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. For the first 500 miles that you tow a trailer, do not drive over 50 mph and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at - 2014 Nissan Maxima | Towing Guide - Page 4
equipment available. HITCHES systems or its body structure/frame when installing the hitch. Altering the brakes or structure on a vehicle could increase the likelihood of a crash. * Refer to your owner's manual for the equipment class information specific to your vehicle. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide - 2014 Nissan Maxima | Towing Guide - Page 5
Š WARNING- Installing an aftermarket hitch may affect the rear crash performance of your vehicle. Changing the crash performance of a vehicle could lead to more severe injury or death in a crash. Š Be sure that the hitch does not interfere in any way with the vehicle's impact-absorbing bumper. Š - 2014 Nissan Maxima | Towing Guide - Page 6
tow trailers with a maximum weight over 5,000 lbs. This ball mount includes a 2 /16" hitch ball rated for up to 10,000 lbs., and is available through your NISSAN dealer. NOTE - A weight-distributing hitch system may affect the operation of trailer surge brakes. If you are considering use of a weight - 2014 Nissan Maxima | Towing Guide - Page 7
ball. Like ball mounts, hitch balls are available in a number of weight capacities and sizes. Most hitch balls have the size stamped on the top of the ball. The required hitch ball size is stamped on most trailer Ball Mount Hitch Ball 1 5th Wheel Hitch Gooseneck Hitch 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 6 - 2014 Nissan Maxima | Towing Guide - Page 8
diameter and weight rating for the ball routine is recommended. Coating it with light grease will minimize wear of both the TRAILER TONGUE The tongue is the part of the trailer that extends forward . Refer to your vehicle owner's manual to view the maximum conventional 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 7 - 2014 Nissan Maxima | Towing Guide - Page 9
of towing equipment. ** Armada, Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan, vehicles are pre-wired for trailer lighting and do not require a converter. If your trailer is equipped with a 4-pin connector, an adapter will be needed to connect the trailer lights to the vehicle. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 8 - 2014 Nissan Maxima | Towing Guide - Page 10
equipment for electric trailer brake controller availability. * Contact a NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of towing equipment for information on trailers equipped with electric brakes and for Genuine NISSAN jumper harness availability for your specific vehicle. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 9 - 2014 Nissan Maxima | Towing Guide - Page 11
, so more frequent maintenance is called for. Your NISSAN Service & Maintenance Guide provides the accelerated maintenance schedule for towing purposes. Engine oil, filter, transmission oil, and possibly other fluids should be changed more frequently when towing. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 10 - 2014 Nissan Maxima | Towing Guide - Page 12
passengers and cargo that are normally in the vehicle when towing a trailer. The GVW you come up with must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) for your vehicle. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 11 - 2014 Nissan Maxima | Towing Guide - Page 13
and the vehicle may have to be moved, or removed to meet the specified rating. The GAW you come up with must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle. On NISSAN vehicles, the GAWR for both axles is listed on the F.M.V.S.S. certification label. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 12 - 2014 Nissan Maxima | Towing Guide - Page 14
GCW you come up with must not exceed the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) for your vehicle. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual to view the maximum GCWR specification listed for your vehicle. TRAILER TONGUE the limits of the maximum trailer tongue load allowable. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 13 - 2014 Nissan Maxima | Towing Guide - Page 15
. Ball mounts are available in different configurations to owner's manual and on the tire pressure chart located in the vehicle. Trailer tire condition, size, load rating, and inflation pressure must be in accordance with the trailer and tire manufacturer's specifications. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide - 2014 Nissan Maxima | Towing Guide - Page 16
performance characteristics of your vehicle. Moreover, it puts increased strain on the engine often when on the road. See your vehicle owner's manual for details. LOADING and balancing can help eliminate these problems. As mentioned earlier, conventional trailer tongue 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 15 - 2014 Nissan Maxima | Towing Guide - Page 17
are towing trailers. Remember to reduce your speed in unsafe or less-than-ideal road conditions or weather. When towing a trailer, braking distances increase while handling agility decreases inside. This could result in carbon monoxide poisoning from the engine exhaust. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 16 - 2014 Nissan Maxima | Towing Guide - Page 18
to inspect. When towing, vehicle engine oil, transmission oil, and coolant should always be checked before starting out. Finding a potential problem while in your driveway is better stability of your tow vehicle. Plan ahead and make lane changes and turns smoothly. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 17 - 2014 Nissan Maxima | Towing Guide - Page 19
, follow the recommended operational instructions. PASS CAREFULLY As mentioned actually pull the tow vehicle off the road. Therefore, when approaching a relatively sharp gooseneck trailer, do not make sharp turns while driving or backing as the trailer may contact the 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 18 - 2014 Nissan Maxima | Towing Guide - Page 20
parking lot. Driving the vehicle in Tow Mode may affect fuel economy and transmission/engine driving characteristics. See your vehicle owner's manual for additional and performance. To maintain speed or avoid up and down shifts, manually shift to a lower gear as needed. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 19 - 2014 Nissan Maxima | Towing Guide - Page 21
the engine. If you see steam or leaking coolant, stand clear to avoid being burned and shut off your engine immediately and allow it to cool. If there is no steam, open * See your vehicle owner's manual for additional indications that your vehicle may be overheating. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 20 - 2014 Nissan Maxima | Towing Guide - Page 22
the coolant level in the reservoir tank with the engine running. Add coolant to the reservoir tank if needed. At this point, if repairs are required, go to the nearest NISSAN dealer. See the IN CASE OF EMERGENCY section of your vehicle owner's manual for additional information on overheating. NOTES - 2014 Nissan Maxima | Towing Guide - Page 23
performance and speed are affected by vehicle payload, tow weight, road grades, and weather conditions, including high temperatures. See your vehicle owner's manual systems. RATING (GAWR) GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT RATING (GCWR) GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) KING PIN LOAD 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide - 2014 Nissan Maxima | Towing Guide - Page 24
than 5,000 lbs. Provides an electrical connection linking the tow vehicle's electrical system to the trailer's system. RECEIVER HITCH SAFETY CHAINS/CABLES SURGE BRAKES TRAILER TONGUE/COUPLER TRAILER TONGUE LOAD WEIGHT-DISTRIBUTING HITCH SYSTEM WIRING HARNESS 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 23 - 2014 Nissan Maxima | Towing Guide - Page 25
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires. The Security+Plus Vehicle Protection Plan is backed by NISSAN and designed exclusively for NISSAN owners. From a variety of plans available, you can choose the one that best fits your driving needs (up to 7 years/100,000 miles!). For the maximum coverage, you will - 2014 Nissan Maxima | Towing Guide - Page 26
vehicle owner's manual for more details. COMMITMENT At NISSAN, NISSAN dealer locations or for more information on this and other NISSAN products, call 1-800-239-8810. Or, call 1-800-NISSAN-1 for answers to product-related issues and solutions to your transportation needs. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide - 2014 Nissan Maxima | Towing Guide - Page 27
other countries. For information on availability, options or accessories, contact your NISSAN dealer. NISSAN, the NISSAN Brand Symbol, "Innovation that excites" slogan, and NISSAN Model Name(s) are NISSAN trademarks. Publication: January 2013 © 2014 Guide Inc. 2013NISSAN NISSANTowing North America
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NISSAN TOWING GUIDE
Table of Contents
Introduction
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Towing Equipment
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What Is Right for You
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Preparing Your Vehicle
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Towing Safety
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Towing Tips
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Towing Glossary
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Protection
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Commitment
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The 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide provides information for currently available 2014
NISSAN vehicles. This publication will be amended as new vehicles are introduced.
For important safety warnings, please read and follow your vehicle owner’s manual.