2015 Nissan Versa Towing Guide - Page 17
2015 Nissan Versa Manual
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WARNING -The trailer load should be balanced equally from side-to-side. Unequal sideto-side loading can negatively affect handling and braking. Once in place, all cargo should be firmly secured to prevent shifting. If the load should shift abruptly during braking or cornering, it could quickly affect the handling of your vehicle and cause a very unsafe situation, loss of control or serious accident. ● Do not carry flammable materials, such as gasoline, in your trailer. In the event of an accident, an explosion or fire could occur. PROVIDING FOR VEHICLE/TRAILER STABILITY WARNING - Improper loading, excessive or insufficient trailer tongue/king pin load, overloading, excessive trailer weight, poorly designed trailer suspensions, crosswinds, and poor maintenance are all things that can affect the stability of your vehicle and trailer combination. Vehicle instability may result in loss of vehicle control and cause an accident, personal injury or death. If swaying does occur, check the cargo load for proper balance and distribution to ensure proper trailer tongue/king pin load. In addition, check the condition of the suspension and shocks, as well as the tires, tire pressures, and wheel bearings on both the tow vehicle and the trailer. If the swaying continues and your trailer is suitably balanced and within the towing capacity limits of your vehicle, discontinue towing and consult your NISSAN dealer or trailer manufacturer to determine the cause. VEHICLE SPEED Please note that some states have specific regulations and speed limits for vehicles that 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. Always leave yourself an extra margin of distance to respond to emergencies. PASSENGERS WARNING- Never allow passengers to ride inside a trailer while it is being towed because there are not any passenger restraints in a trailer. Not only is this unlawful in most areas, passengers could be seriously injured or killed during sudden trailer movement or in an accident. In addition, trailers may allow fumes from the tow vehicle to leak inside. This could result in carbon monoxide poisoning from the engine exhaust. 2015 NISSAN Towing Guide 16