2000 Nissan Quest Owner's Manual - Page 275

TOWING A TRAILER ● Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWRs. If you do, parts of your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. This could result in loss of control and cause personal injury. ● Overloading can shorten the life of the vehicle. Failures caused by overloading are not covered by the vehicle's warranty. TI1011M MAXIMUM LOAD LIMTS Maximum trailer loads Never allow the total trailer load to exceed 3,500 lbs (1,588 kg). The total trailer load equals trailer weight plus its cargo weight. Towing loads greater than 3,500 lbs (1,588 kg) or using improper towing equipment could adversely affect vehicle handling, braking and performance. ● All towing above 1,000 lbs (454 kg) requires the use of trailer brakes. ● NISSAN recommends the use of a tandem axle trailer whenever towing above 3,000 lbs (1,361 kg). ● A sway control device is recommended for all towing above 2,000 lbs (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. The Gross Combined Weight should not exceed 8,000 lbs (3,628 kg). The Gross Combined Weight is the total weight of the tow vehicle with all occupants, cargo and fuel tanks, PLUS the total weight of the trailer and all its cargo. This weight should Your new vehicle was designed to be used primarily to carry passengers and cargo. Remember that towing a trailer places additional loads on your vehicle's engine, drive train, steering, braking and other systems. A NISSAN Trailer Towing Guide (U.S. only) contains information on your vehicle's trailer towing ability and the special equipment required, and may be obtained from an authorized NISSAN dealer. Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is a cargo van model. 10-14 Technical and consumer information