2014 Nissan Rogue Owner's Manual - Page 305

TOWING SAFETY GUID-13068A2D-BD0C-46FD-BF4B-C8803F5A7767 Trailer hitch GUID-24230511-31D0-447D-B7C9-FF8558A7B458 Sway control device GUID-CA43C3C2-6AFA-4A0F-945D-1C0EEDB8B5F8 Sudden maneuvers, wind gusts and buffeting caused by other vehicles can affect trailer handling. Sway control devices may be used to help control these affects. If you choose to use one, contact a reputable trailer hitch supplier to make sure the sway control device will work with the vehicle, hitch, trailer and the trailer's brake system. Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer for installing and using the sway control device. Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and trailer. A genuine NISSAN trailer hitch is available from a NISSAN dealer. Make sure the trailer hitch is securely attached to the vehicle to help avoid personal injury or property damage due to sway caused by crosswinds, rough road surfaces or passing trucks. struck from the rear, where practical, remove the hitch and/or receiver when not in use. After the hitch is removed, seal the bolt holes to prevent exhaust fumes, water or dust from entering the passenger compartment. . Regularly check that all trailer hitch mounting bolts are securely mounted. Hitch ball GUID-8AF788A7-F693-4EDE-9E1F-4BC7CB890262 Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and weight rating for your trailer: . The required hitch ball size is stamped on most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls also have the size printed on top of the ball. Choose the proper class hitch ball based on the trailer weight. The diameter of the threaded shank of the hitch ball must be matched to the ball mount hole diameter. The hitch ball shank should be no more than 1/16´´ smaller than the hole in the ball mount. The threaded shank of the hitch ball must be long enough to be properly secured to the ball mount. There should be at least 2 threads showing beyond the lock washer and nut. Class I hitchGUID-8755D6BA-3FF5-44C8-AAA8-87A25DC7A9B5 Class I trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers of a maximum weight of 2,000 lb (909 kg). Tire pressures GUID-24AC9370-4921-4DCC-A994-22A3A4903D8D . When towing a trailer, inflate the vehicle tires to the recommended cold tire pressure indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label. Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and proper inflation pressure should be in accordance with the trailer and tire manufacturers' specifications. . . CAUTION . The hitch should not be attached to or affect the operation of the impact-absorbing bumper. Do not use axle-mounted hitches. Do not modify the vehicle exhaust system, brake system, etc. to install a trailer hitch. To reduce the possibility of additional damage if your vehicle is . Safety chains GUID-C6AFFF2D-3488-4102-BC8F-7EB7C5A9DF69 Always use a suitable chain between your vehicle and the trailer. The safety chains should be crossed and should be attached to the hitch, not to the vehicle bumper or axle. The safety chains can be attached to the bumper if the hitch ball is mounted to the bumper. Be sure to leave enough slack in the chains to permit Technical and consumer information 9-21 . . . .