2014 Nissan Maxima Towing Guide - Page 13

On all NISSAN vehicles, the GVWR is shown on the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (F.M.V.S.S.) certification label located in the driver's-side door area. Weigh your vehicle on the scale with all of the passengers and cargo that are normally in the vehicle when pulling a trailer. Subtract the actual vehicle weight from the GVWR. The remaining amount is the available maximum tongue/king pin load. To avoid overloading the vehicle, be sure to include the trailer tongue/king pin load as a part of the cargo when determining how much weight can be safely carried inside the vehicle.. AXLE F.M.V.S.S. Certification Label MFD BY NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD DATE GVWR GAWR FR. WITH RIMS AT COLD SINGLE GAWR RR. WITH RIMS AT COLD SINGLE THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TIRES PSI TIRES PSI TYPE: TRUCK MODEL: COLOR TRIM 3B000 TRANS ENGINE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT (GAW) The Gross Axle Weight (GAW) is the maximum weight placed on a single axle (front and rear) that it is designed to safely carry. To determine the GAW, load the vehicle as you would for towing and attach the loaded trailer. At a public scale, with the loaded trailer attached, place only the tow vehicle front wheels on the scale to determine the actual front axle GAW. To obtain the rear axle GAW, place all four tow vehicle wheels on the scale. From that figure, subtract the front GAW and you will have the rear GAW amount. The cargo in the trailer 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