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Remember to keep trailer tongue weight be-
tween 10- 15% ofthe trailer weight orwithin the
trailer tongue load specification recommended
by the trailer manufacturer. If the tongue load
becomes excessive, rearrange the cargo to ob-
tain the proper tongue load. Do not exceed the
maximum tongue weight specification shown in
the “Towing load/specification” chart even if the
calculated available tongue weight is greater
than 15%. If the calculated tongue weight is less
than 10% , reduce the total trailer weight to
match the available tongue weight.
Always verify that available capacities are within
the required ratings.
Trailer frontal area
CAUTION
Exceeding the maximum trailer frontal
area specification may exceed the towing
capacity ofthe vehicle.This mayaffect the
towing performance and lead to vehicle
damage.
Thetrailer frontalarea affectsthe towingloadof a
trailer. The frontal area is the total area of the
vehicle and trailer that is affected by air resis-
tance while towing. Do not exceed the maximum
trailer frontal area specification shown in the
ЉTowing Load/Specification” chart. The frontal
area can be determined by multiplying the width
of the trailer by the height of the trailer. For
example, a trailer that is 8 feet wide by 6 feet tall
has a trailer frontal area of 48 square feet.
TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION
US & CAN
2WD 4WD
Maximum Tow-
ing Capacity*1,
*2
5,000 lb.
(2,268 kg)
5,000 lb.
(2,268 kg)
Maximum
Tongue Load
500 lb.
(227 kg)
500 lb.
(227 kg)
Maximum
Gross Com-
bined Weight
Rating
9,656 lb.
(4,379 kg)
9,656 lb.
(4,379 kg)
Maximum trailer
frontal area
60 sq ft (5.52 sq meters)
*1: The towing capacity values are calculated
assuming a base vehicle with driver and any
options required to achieve the rating. Additional
passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment
will add weight to the vehicle and reduce your
vehicle’s maximum towing capacity.
*2: Use of a weight-distributing hitch system is
recommended when towing over 5,000 lbs.
TOWING SAFETY
Trailer hitch
Your vehicle may be equipped with an optional
trailer tow package. The trailer tow package in-
cludes a receiver-type frame mountedhitch. This
hitch is rated forthe maximum towing capacity of
this vehiclewhen theproper towing equipmentis
used. Choose a proper ball mount and hitch ball
that is rated for the trailer to be towed. Genuine
NISSAN ball mountsand hitch balls areavailable
from your NISSAN dealer.
If your vehicle is not equipped with the optional
trailer towpackage, check thetowing capacity of
your bumper hitch or receiver-type frame
mounted hitch. Choose a proper hitch for your
vehicle and trailer. A genuine NISSAN trailer
hitch isavailable from yourNISSAN dealer.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.
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