Nissan 2011 Benutzerhandbuch

 

2011 NISSAN Towing Guide 

 

 

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INTRODUCTION 

Obviously, your first concern should be safety. Your vehicle was designed to be used primarily 

to carry passengers and cargo. Always remember that towing a trailer places additional loads 

on your vehicle’s engine, drivetrain, suspension, steering, braking, and other systems. 

Therefore, be certain that your vehicle can meet the demands of the towing application you 

have in mind. 

 

Rent or purchase only the highest-quality towing and safety equipment you can find. 

Reinforced tow hitches designed especially for certain NISSAN vehicles are available from 

your NISSAN dealer. Hitches for other NISSAN models – If Nissan recommends towing with 

that vehicle - should be bought from and installed by a professional supplier of towing 

equipment.  

Finally, it is important to follow the towing capacity limit set for your specific vehicle, and to 

ensure that your vehicle is in top mechanical condition, especially the tires, brakes, 

suspension, and engine cooling system. See your vehicle owner’s manual for details.  

 

Towing capacities vary from vehicle to vehicle. See the towing information in your vehicle 

owner’s manual for the towing capacities of 2011 NISSAN vehicles produced at the time of 

Towing Guide publication. Use this data to help select the proper NISSAN vehicle to meet 

your anticipated towing needs, and refer to it when renting a trailer or other piece of towing 

equipment.  

 

The frequency and type of towing should influence the manner in which you equip your vehicle. 

If you plan to tow often, either for recreation or work, select the engine size, transmission type, 

suspension, and towing capacity that are best suited to your requirements. This guide can 

help you select that equipment.   

 

If, on the other hand, your towing will be infrequent, choose the NISSAN vehicle and 

equipment that best meets your day-to-day needs. Be careful not to exceed the towing 

capacity on those few occasions when you do tow.  

 

This guide was designed to provide an overview of safe towing practices. Here, you will find 

information on towing equipment, safety, proper loading and driving techniques, towing tips, 

and much more.