towing NISSAN TITAN 2018 Owner´s Manual

1. Antenna (P. 4-88)
2. Cargo lamp (P. 2-60)
3. Rear sliding window (P. 2-87)
4. Bed liner storage bins(if so equipped) (P. 2-75)
5. Under rail bed lamps
(if so equipped) (P. 2-60)
6. Truck box (P. 3-37) Tailgate (P. 3-37)
Rearview camera (P. 4-10)
7. Towing (P. 10-36)
8. Rear sonar sensors (if so equipped)
(P. 5-64)
9. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-28)
10. Fuel-filler cap* (P. 3-25) Fuel-filler door* (P. 3-25)
Fuel recommendation* (P. 10-2)
11. Child safety rear door lock (Crew
Cab models only) (P. 3-5)
*: For diesel models, refer to the separate
Titan Diesel Owner’s Manual.
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
NOTE:
Crew Cab model shown, Single and King
Cab® models similar.
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EXTERIOR REAR
0-4Illustrated table of contents

Warning Confirmation will only display if
there are any warnings present. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display warnings and indicators” in
this section.
To control which items display in the ve-
hicle information display, refer to “Settings”
in this section.SETTINGS
The setting mode allows you to change the
information displayed in the vehicle infor-
mation display:∙ Driver Assistance (if so equipped)
∙ Meter Settings
∙ Vehicle Settings
∙ Towing Settings (if so equipped)
∙ Alarm (if so equipped) ∙ Maintenance
∙ Unit
∙ Language
∙ Factory Reset
Driver Assistance (if so equipped)
The driver assistance menu allows the user
to change the various driving and parking
aids.
Menu item
Result
Driving Aids (if so equipped) Displays available driving aids. For additional information, refer to “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)” and “Rear Cross Traf-
fic Alert (RCTA)” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Blind Spot (BSW) Allows user to turn the Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems on or off. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)” and “Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
Parking Aids (if so equipped) Displays available parking aids. For additional information, refer to “Front and rear sonar system” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
Moving Object (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the Moving Object Detection (MOD) on or off. For additional information, refer to “Moving Ob- ject Detection (MOD)” in the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems” section of this manual.
Sensor (if so equipped) Allows the user to turn the sensors on, off, or front only.
Display Allows user to turn the display on or off in the vehicle information display.
Volume Allows user to adjust the volume of warning chimes.
Range Allows user to set a specific range for the sensors to engage.
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Menu itemResult
Memory Seat (ADP) (if so equipped) Displays available memory seat options.
Exit Seat Slide Allows the user to turn the exit seat slide on or off. When turned on, this feature will move the driver’s seat
backward for an easy exit when the ignition is turned off and the driver’s door is opened. Af ter getting into
the vehicle and placing the ignition switch in the ACC position, the driver’s seat will move to the previous set
position. For additional information, refer to “Automatic drive positioner” in the “Pre-driving checks and ad-
justments” section of this manual.
Exit Steering Up Allows the user to turn the exit steering up feature on or off. When turned on, this feature will move the steer-
ing wheel upward for an easy exit when the ignition is turned off and the driver’s door is opened. Af ter get-
ting into the vehicle and placing the ignition switch in the ACC position, the steering wheel moves to the pre-
vious position. For additional information, refer to “Automatic drive positioner” in the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section of this manual.
Reverse Tilt Mirror (if so equipped) Displays reverse tilt mirror information.
Towing Settings (if so equipped) Displays available towing settings options.
Trailer light check Allows user to select a mode in which the vehicle will test various lights that could affect a trailer if con-
nected properly. This feature can also be activated using the NISSAN Intelligent Key®. For additional
information, refer to “NISSAN Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” and “Towing a
trailer” in the Technical and consumer information” sections of this manual.
Alarm
The alarm menu allows the user to set spe-
cific alarms for various items on the vehicle.
Menu item Result
Outside Temp. Allows user to turn the outside temp. alarm on or off.
Timer Alert Allows user to set the timer alert alarm.
Navigation (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the navigation alarm on or off.
Phone Allows user to turn the phone alarm on or off.
Mail Allows user to turn the mail alarm on or off.
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The TBCU on the instrument panel allows
the driver to adjust the braking force ap-
plied to the trailer brakes.
For additional information, refer to “Towing
a trailer” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.
12V OUTLETS
The power outlets are for powering electri-
cal accessories such as cellular tele-
phones.
The power outlets located on the instru-
ment panel, inside the center armrest (if so
equipped), and on the back of the center
console (if so equipped) are powered only
when the ignition switch is placed in the
ACC or ON position.
Open the cap to use a power outlet.
CAUTION
∙ The outlet and plug may be hot duringor immediately af ter use.
∙ Only certain power outlets are de- signed for use with a cigarette lighter
unit. Do not use any other power out-
let for an accessory lighter. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for additional information.
∙ Do not use with accessories that ex- ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
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Instrument panel
LIC3383
Inside center console (if so equipped)
LIC3385
TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER UNIT
(TBCU) (if so equipped) POWER OUTLETS
Instruments and controls2-71

NOTE:
If the ignition switch is in the OFF posi-
tion, the park lights will turn off af ter the
events above occur. If ignition switch is
in the ON position, lights will stay on for
45 seconds af ter trailer light check. If the
trailer lights do not work properly, check
the connections and bulbs. If the vehicle
lights do not turn on, check the bulbs. If
the trailer light check routine fails to
start, ensure the following vehicle condi-
tions:∙ The vehicle is NOT moving, 0 mph (0 km/h)
∙ Brake switch is NOT depressed
∙ Lef t or right flasher is OFF
∙ Trailer light check configuration is NOT disabled and available in the meter
towing settings
∙ The hazard switch is NOT turned ON
∙ The shif t position is fully in P (Park) posi- tion
∙ Vehicle is within Remote Keyless Entry range
Answer back horn feature
If desired, the answer back horn feature
can be deactivated using the Intelligent
Key. When it is deactivated and the
LOCK
button is pressed, the hazard
indicator lights flash twice. When the
UNLOCK
button is pressed, neither
the hazard indicator lights nor the horn
operates. NOTE:
If you change the answer back horn and
light flash feature with the Intelligent Key
while the ignition is in the ON position, the
vehicle information display screen (if so
equipped) will show the previous mode. The
vehicle information display screen (if so
equipped) will show the current mode af ter
the ignition switch has been cycled from the
OFF to the ON position. The vehicle informa-
tion display screen (if so equipped) can also
be used to change the answer back horn
mode. For additional information refer to
“Vehicle information display ” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this manual.
To deactivate:
Press and hold the
andbuttonsfor at least 2 seconds.
The hazard indicator lights will flash three
times to confirm that the answer back
horn feature has been deactivated.
To activate: Press and hold the
andbuttonsfor at least 2 seconds
once more.
The hazard indicator lights will flash once
and the horn will sound once to confirm that
the horn beep feature has been reactivated.
Deactivating the horn beep feature does not
silence the horn if the alarm is triggered.
LPD2259
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-19

Pull the trailer tow mirror outward to ex-
tend it to the desired position for better
visibility while towing a trailer.
WARNING
Do not extend or retract mirrors while
driving. You may lose control of your ve-
hicle and cause an accident.
CAUTION
Driving in tight spaces with mirrors ex-
tended may cause damage to the
vehicle.
Power folding outside mirrors (if
so equipped)
CAUTION
Do not manually fold the power folding
mirrors. Manually folding the mirrors
can damage the mirrors.Push the switch to open or close the mir-
rors.
If one of the mirrors are manually operated
or bumped, the mirror body can become
loose at the pivot point. To correct elec-
tronic mirror operation, cycle the mirrors by
pushing the “CLOSE” switch until com-
pletely closed, then push the “OPEN” switch
until the mirrors are in the open position.
LPD0268LPD0417
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-35

A blue MOD icon3is displayed in the view
where the MOD system is operative. A gray
MOD icon is displayed in the view where the
MOD system is not operative.
If the MOD system is turned off, the MOD
icon
3is not displayed.
TURNING MOD ON AND OFF
Some vehicles include the option to allow
the MOD system to be turned on or off in
the vehicle information display.
To turn the MOD system on or off:
1. Using
buttons on the steer-
ing wheel to select “Settings”.
2. Select “Driver Assistance” and press the ENTER button.
3. Select “Parking Aids”.
4. Toggle ON or OFF “Moving Object” us- ing the ENTER button.
MOD can also be turned on or off by using
the Parking Sensor (sonar) System OFF
Switch. For additional information, refer to
“Parking Sensor (sonar) System OFF
Switch” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.
MOD SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations
for MOD. Failure to operate the vehicle
in accordance with these system limita-
tions could result in serious injury or
death.
∙ Do not use the MOD system when towing a trailer. The system may not
function properly.
∙ Excessive noise (for example, audio system volume or open vehicle win-
dow) will interfere with the chime
sound, and it may not be heard.
∙ The MOD system performance will be limited according to environmental
conditions and surrounding objects
such as:
– When there is low contrast be- tween background and the moving
objects.
– When there is a blinking source of light.
– When strong light such as another vehicle’s headlight or sunlight is
present. – When camera orientation is not in
its usual position, such as when a
mirror is folded.
– When there is dirt, water drops or snow on the camera lens.
– When the position of the moving objects in the display is not
changed.
∙ The MOD system might detect flowing water droplets on the camera lens,
white smoke from the muffler, mov-
ing shadows, etc.
∙ The MOD system may not function properly depending on the speed, di-
rection, distance or shape of the mov-
ing objects.
∙ If your vehicle sustains damage to the parts where the camera is installed,
leaving it misaligned or bent, the
sensing zone may be altered and the
MOD system may not detect objects
properly.
∙ When the temperature is extremely high or low, the screen may not dis-
play objects clearly. This is not a
malfunction.
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REMOTE ENGINE START (if so
equipped)
Vehicles started with the Remote Engine
Start require the ignition switch to be
placed in the ON position before the shif t
lever can be moved from the P (Park) posi-
tion. To place the ignition switch in the ON
position, follow these steps:1. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is on you.
2. Apply the brake.
3. Push the ignition switch once to the ON position.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual. For additional information on starting your
diesel engine, refer to your Titan Diesel
Owner’s Manual.
ENGINE PROTECTION MODE
The engine has an engine protection mode
to reduce the chance of damage if the
coolant temperature becomes too high
(for example, when climbing steep grades
in high temperatures with heavy loads,
such as when towing a trailer). When the
engine temperature reaches a certain
level:
∙ The engine coolant temperature gauge will move toward the H position.
∙ Engine power may be reduced.
∙ The air conditioning cooling function may be automatically turned off for a
short time (the blower will continue to
operate).
Engine power and, under some conditions,
vehicle speed will decrease. Vehicle speed
can be controlled with the accelerator
pedal, but the vehicle may not accelerate at
the desired speed. The transmission will
downshif t or upshif t as it reaches pre-
scribed shif t points. You can also shif t
manually.
As driving conditions change and engine
coolant temperature is reduced, vehicle
speed can be increased using the accel-
STARTING THE ENGINE (diesel only) DRIVING THE VEHICLE
5-16Starting and driving

6 In case of emergency
Hazard warning flasher switch..................6-2
Emergency engine shut off ......................6-2
Flat tire ..........................................6-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)........................................6-3
Changing a flat tire ...........................6-3
Jump starting .................................. 6-13Push starting
................................... 6-15
If your vehicle overheats ........................6-15
Towing your vehicle ............................ 6-16
Towing recommended by NISSAN ...........6-16
Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck
vehicle) ...................................... 6-18

WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or
the engine cooling fan. The engine cool-
ing fan can start at any time.7. Af ter the engine cools down, check the coolant level in the engine coolant res-
ervoir tank with the engine running. Add
coolant to the engine coolant reservoir
tank if necessary. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service. When towing your vehicle, all jurisdictional
and local regulations for towing must be
followed. Incorrect towing equipment
could damage your vehicle. Towing in-
structions are available from a NISSAN
dealer. Local service operators are gener-
ally familiar with the applicable laws and
procedures for towing. To assure proper
towing and to prevent accidental damage
to your vehicle, NISSAN recommends hav-
ing a service operator tow your vehicle. It is
advisable to have the service operator
carefully read the following precautions:
WARNING
∙ Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
∙ Never get under your vehicle af ter it has been lif ted by a tow truck.
∙ If your vehicle has front recovery hooks as original factory equipment,
do not remove or modif y them. If it
was not equipped with front recovery
hooks, do not install them. Either ac-
tion could affect proper operation of
the front air bag system resulting in
injury or death.
CAUTION
∙ When towing, make sure that thetransmission, axles, steering system
and powertrain are in working condi-
tion. If any of these conditions apply,
dollies or a flatbed tow truck must be
used.
∙ Always attach safety chains before towing.
For additional information, refer to "Flat
towing for 2-Wheel Drive (2WD) vehicle" or
"Flat towing for 4-Wheel Drive (4WD) ve-
hicle" in the "Technical and consumer infor-
mation" section of this manual.
TOWING RECOMMENDED BY
NISSAN
NISSAN recommends towing your vehicle
based upon the type of drivetrain. For addi-
tional information, refer to the diagrams in
this section to ensure that your vehicle is
properly towed.
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
6-16In case of emergency