Towing load/specification
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.
See also:
Increasing fuel economy
● Keep your engine tuned up.
● Follow the recommended scheduled maintenance.
● Keep the tires inflated to the correct pressure.
Low tire pressure increases tire wear
and lowers ...
Uniform tire quality grading
DOT (Department Of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable
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Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)/maximum Gross Axle Weight (GAW)
The GVW of the towing vehicle must not exceed
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification
label. The GVW equals the combined weight of
the unloaded ve ...