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It is also a good idea to discuss your towing requirements with either your NISSAN dealer or a professional supplier of towing equipment before you equip your NISSAN vehicle for towing. Finally, there are state and local laws on towing that you should review to ensure compliance with all regulations. CAUTION- Do not use your new vehicle to tow a trailer or haul a heavy load for the first 500 miles (800 km) of use. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. For the first 500 miles that you tow a trailer, do not drive over 50 mph and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at heavier loads. TOWING EQUIPMENT RENTING The first thing to keep in mind when renting any type of tow equipment, trailer, or tow dolly, is to rent only from professional companies that specialize in towing and towing equipment. More than likely, specialized companies hire professional staff that can assist you in selecting and installing the proper towing equipment for your NISSAN vehicle. When renting, make sure you have your vehicle owner's manual on hand so that you can reference the towing capacities for your specific vehicle. Make certain that the tow equipment and components you rent does not exceed your vehicles maximum towing capacity. Make sure that any related towing equipment you rent has the proper weight class rating for your maximum intended towed load weight, and the maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating. While you are there, ask questions. How much does the empty trailer weigh? How much weight will the trailer hold? What is the trailer's tongue load? With what type of brakes is it equipped (if any)? All of these factors have an effect on whether your NISSAN vehicle is capable of safely pulling that type of trailer, dolly, or piece of tow equipment. Make certain that the trailer stoplights, taillights, turn signals, and brakes (if equipped) are connected and are operating correctly, and that all safety equipment is properly installed. Check the safety chains/cables, tie-downs, etc. For safer operation, carefully inspect the condition of the trailer and towing equipment. Specifically, check to make sure the tires are not worn excessively and are properly inflated. Make sure there are not any broken welds, missing bolts, and that the hitch components are not damaged. Towing safety should be a high priority when choosing and renting towing equipment, including hitches. NEVER RENT A CLAMP-ON-TYPE HITCH. Your vehicle's bumpers are NOT designed for using this type of hitch. Use only a permanent-type hitch. 2014 NISSAN Towing Guide 2

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2014 NISSAN Towing Guide
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It is also a good idea to discuss your towing requirements with either your NISSAN dealer or a
professional supplier of towing equipment before you equip your NISSAN vehicle for towing.
Finally, there are state and local laws on towing that you should review to ensure compliance
with all regulations.
CAUTION- Do not use your new vehicle to tow a trailer or haul a heavy load for the
first 500 miles (800 km) of use.
Your engine, axle or other parts could be
damaged.
For the first 500 miles that you tow a trailer, do not drive over 50 mph
and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of
your vehicle wear in at heavier loads.
TOWING
EQUIPMENT
RENTING
The first thing to keep in mind when renting any type of tow equipment, trailer, or tow dolly, is
to rent only from professional companies that specialize in towing and towing equipment.
More than likely, specialized companies hire professional staff that can assist you in selecting
and installing the proper towing equipment for your NISSAN vehicle.
When renting, make sure you have your vehicle owner’s manual on hand so that you can
reference the towing capacities for your specific vehicle. Make certain that the tow equipment
and components you rent does not exceed your vehicles maximum towing capacity. Make sure
that any related towing equipment you rent has the proper weight class rating for your
maximum intended towed load weight, and the maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating.
While you are there, ask questions. How much does the empty trailer weigh? How much
weight will the trailer hold? What is the trailer’s tongue load? With what type of brakes is it
equipped (if any)? All of these factors have an effect on whether your NISSAN vehicle is
capable of safely pulling that type of trailer, dolly, or piece of tow equipment.
Make certain that the trailer stoplights, taillights, turn signals, and brakes (if equipped) are
connected and are operating correctly, and that all safety equipment is properly installed.
Check the safety chains/cables, tie-downs, etc.
For safer operation, carefully inspect the condition of the trailer and towing equipment.
Specifically, check to make sure the tires are not worn excessively and are properly inflated.
Make sure there are not any broken welds, missing bolts, and that the hitch components are
not damaged.
Towing safety should be a high priority when choosing and renting towing equipment,
including hitches. NEVER RENT A CLAMP-ON-TYPE HITCH. Your vehicle’s bumpers are
NOT designed for using this type of hitch. Use only a permanent-type hitch.