1996 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 213

TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION CHART Unit: lb (kg) MODEL WEIGHT MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT*1 MAXIMUM TONGUE LOAD GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT RATING RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT*2 M/T 3,500 (1,588) 350 (159) 8,000 (3,628) PATHFINDER VG33E (6-Cyl.) A/T 2,500 (1,134) 5,000 (2,268)*3 250 (113) 500 (227)*3 7,000 (3,175) 9,500 (4,308)*3 Trailer hitch Check the towing capacity of your bumper hitch or receiver type frame mounted hitch. Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and trailer. 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. ¼ Special hitches which include frame reinforcements are required for towing above 2,000 lb (907 kg). Suitable Genuine NISSAN hitches for pickup truck and Pathfinder models are available at your Nissan dealer. ¼ Axle-mounted hitches should not be used. ¼ Do not modify the vehicle exhaust system, brake system, etc. when the hitch is installed. After the hitch is removed, seal the bolt holes to prevent exhaust fumes, water or dust from entering the passenger compartment. ¼ Check regularly to make sure that all trailer hitch mounting bolts are securely fastened. Sway Control Device (SCD) *1: All towing above 1,000 lb (454 kg) requires the use of trailer brakes. NISSAN recommends the use of a tandem axle trailer whenever towing above 3,000 lb (1,361 kg). *2: A sway control device is recommended for all towing above 2,000 lb (907 kg). Sway control devices are not offered by NISSAN. See a professional trailer/hitch outlet for a properly designed sway control device for your trailer. *3: With oil cooler 9-18