2002 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 246
2002 Nissan Xterra Manual
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TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION CHART Unit: lbs. (kg) Engine Model Transmission MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT*1 MAXIMUM TONGUE LOAD GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT RATING RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT*2 KA24DE (4 cyl) 2WD M/T 3,500 (1,588) M/T 3,500 (1,588) 2WD A/T 5,000 (2,268) M/T 3,500 (1,588) VG33E/V633ER (V6) 4WD A/T 5,000 (2,268) 350 (159) 350 (159) 500 (227) 350 (159) 500 (227) 7,700 (3,492) 8,000 (3,628) 9,500 (4,309) 8,000 (3,628) 9,500 (4,309) Sway Control Device Sway Control Device Sway Control Device Sway Control Device Sway Control Device *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. M/T = Manual Transmission A/T = Automatic Transmission 2WD = 2-wheel drive 4WD = 4-wheel drive Technical and consumer information 9-21