trailer NISSAN ARMADA 2006 1.G Towing Guide

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SPECIFICATIONS

TOWING CAPACITIES
SUV’s, Trucks, and Minivans

























2006 ARMADA TOWING DATA
Engine Type 5.6L V8
Transmission A/T
Model(s) 4x2 4x4
without optional tow package 6,500 6,500 Maximum Trailer Weight1
(lbs.) with optional tow package4 9,100 9,000
without optional tow package 650 650 Maximum Trailer Tongue Load (lbs.) with optional tow package4 910 900
without optional tow package 12,800 13,000 Gross Combined Weight Rating (lbs.) with optional tow package4 14,600 14,822
Additional RECOMMENDED
Equipment4
Weight-Distributing Hitch Ball Mount (Class IV)
2006 FRONTIER TOWING DATA
Engine Type 2.5L 4-Cylinder 4.0L V6
Transmission A/T & M/T
Model(s) King Cab 4x2 King Cab 4x2 Crew Cab 4x2 King Cab 4x4 Crew Cab 4x4
Maximum Trailer Weight1, 3
(lbs.) 3,500 6,500 6,300 6,300 6,100
Maximum Trailer Tongue Load3
(lbs.) 350 650 630 630 610
Gross Combined Weight Rating (lbs.) 7,936 11,133 11,133 11,133 11,133
Additional RECOMMENDED
Equipment4 Weight-Distributing Hitch Ball Mount (Class IV)
2006 MURANO TOWING DATA
Engine Type 3.5L V6
Transmission CVT
Maximum Trailer Weight1 (lbs.) 3,500
Maximum Trailer Tongue Load (lbs.) 350
Gross Combined Weight Rating (lbs.) 8,100

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2006 TITAN TOWING DATA
Engine Type 5.6L V8
Transmission A/T
4x2 4x4
King Cab Crew Cab King Cab Crew Cab
WITH OPTIONAL TOWING PACKAGE4
Model(s)
XE SE LE
XE SE LE XE SE LE XE SE LE
Maximum Trailer
Weight1, 2 (lbs.) 9,500 9,500 9,200 9,400 9,400 9,200 9,400 9,400 9,200 9,400 9,300 9,200
Maximum Trailer
Tongue Load2 (lbs.) 950 950 920 940 940 920 940 940 930 940 930 920
Gross Combined Weight Rating (lbs.) 14,650 14,650 14,650 14,65014,65014,650 14,822 14,822 14,822 14,822 14,82214,822
WITHOUT OPTIONAL TOWING PACKAGE
Maximum Trailer
Weight1, 2 (lbs.) 6,500 7,400 7,200 6,500 7,400 7,200 6,500 7,400 7,200 6,500 7,400 7,200
Maximum Trailer
Tongue Load2 (lbs.) 650 740 720 650 740 720 650 740 720 650 740 720
Gross Combined Weight Rating (lbs.) 12,800 12,800 12,800 12,80012,80012,800 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,00013,000
Additional RECOMMENDED
Equipment4
Weight-Distributing Hitch Ball Mount (Class IV)

NOTE – For Titan, the Maximum Trailer Weight and Gross Combined Weight ratings for 5th
wheel and gooseneck trailer towing are the same as specified for conventional trailer towing
(above).
2006 PATHFINDER TOWING DATA
Engine Type 4.0L V6
Transmission A/T
Model(s) 4x2 & 4x4
Maximum Trailer Weight1 (lbs.) 6,000
Maximum Trailer Tongue Load (lbs.) 600
Gross Combined Weight Rating (lbs.) 11,133
Additional RECOMMENDED
Equipment4 Weight-Distributing Hitch Ball Mount (Class IV)
2006 QUEST TOWING DATA
Engine Type 3.5L V6
Transmission A/T
Maximum Trailer Weight1 (lbs.) 3,500
Maximum Trailer Tongue Load (lbs.) 350
Gross Combined Weight Rating (lbs.) 8,500

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Passenger Vehicles – The towing capacity for Altima, Maxima, Sentra, and 350Z (Coupe
only) is 1,000 lbs.; the maximum trailer tongue load is 100 lbs.
NOTE – For passenger vehicles, the trailer tongue load must be subtracted from the
GVWR as shown on the F.M.V.S.S. certification label located in the driver’s-side door area.

Other Recommendations and Information – Towing performance and speed are affected
by vehicle payload, tow weight, road grades, and weather conditions, including high
temperatures. See your owner’s manual for details.
2006 XTERRA TOWING DATA
Engine Type 4.0L V6
Transmission A/T
Model(s) 4x2 & 4x4
Maximum Trailer Weight1 (lbs.) 5,000
Maximum Trailer Tongue Load (lbs.) 500
Gross Combined Weight Rating (lbs.) 9,658
1 Maximum Trailer Weight 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 and trailer tongue load.
2 The Maximum Trailer Weight when using the Genuine Nissan step bumper in this application as a ball
mount is 5,000 lbs.; the Maximum Trailer Tongue Load is 500 lbs.
3 The Maximum Trailer Weight when using the Genuine Nissan step bumper in this application as a ball
mount is 3,500 lbs.; the Maximum Trailer Tongue Load is 350 lbs.
4 The vehicle optional tow package does not include a trailer hitch ball mount. Two ball mount options
are available through your Nissan dealer:
Š Class III hitch ball mount for trailers with a Maximum Trailer Weight of 5,000 lbs. or less.
NOTE – A hitch ball is not included with the Class III ball mount. This ball mount can be
used with any hitch ball with a shank diameter of 1” or larger.
Š Class IV Weight-Distributing hitch ball mount is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED when towing
trailers with a Maximum Trailer Weight greater than 5,000 lbs., and can also be used with
trailers under 5,000 lbs. Maximum Trailer Weight.

NOTE – The Class IV ball mount includes a 2 5/16” hitch ball rated for 10,000 lbs. Smaller
hitch ball sizes may be used by following the instructions included in the ball mount kit.
NOTES:
Š Most states require a separate braking system on trailers with a loaded weight above a specific
amount. Check local ordinances.
Š M/T – Manual Transmission, A/T – Automatic Transmission

2006 Nissan Towing Guide 25 TOWING EQUIPMENT CLASSES

Class I
Trailer hitch
equipment* can be
used to tow trailers
with a maximum
weight of 2,000 lbs.
Class II
Trailer hitch
equipment* can be
used to tow trailers
with a maximum
weight of 3,500 lbs.
Class III
Trailer hitch
equipment* can be
used to tow trailers
with a maximum
weight of 5,000 lbs.
Class IV
Trailer hitch
equipment* can be
used to tow trailers
with a maximum
weight of 10,000 lbs.

Bumper
Towing
Receiver
Hitch
Bumper
Towing
Receiver
Hitch
Bumper
Towing
Receiver
Hitch
Bumper
Towing
Receiver
Hitch
Armada X
Frontier X X
Murano X
Pathfinder X
Quest X
Titan X X
Xterra X
Passenger
Vehicles X

NOTES:
Š Towing capability of the vehicle may be less than the maximum towing rating of the
equipment. See TOWING CAPACITIES earlier in this section, or refer to your owner’s
manual for detailed information regarding the towing capacity of your specific vehicle.
Š A weight-distributing hitch should be used to tow trailers that weigh over 5,000 lbs.
Š You can tow a trailer with a lower rating than the hitch. For example, a Class IV hitch can
tow a Class II trailer.

TOW VEHICLE WIRING HARNESSES

*Includes matched receiver, ball mount, and hitch ball.
Harness Type Trailer Lighting Electric Trailer Brakes
Armada 7-pin connector wiring
harness Pre-wired
Receiver hitch: 7-pin
connector wiring harness
Pre-wired with 7-pin harness. Requires an
electric trailer brake controller (supplied by
customer), and an electric trailer brake
controller wiring harness (included with
vehicle or available from Nissan dealer). Frontier 4-pin connector wiring
harness
Murano 4-pin connector wiring
harness
Tow harness kit
available
Quest 4-pin connector wiring
harness
Available in factory
tow package
Standard equipment:
4-pin connector wiring
harness
N/A
Pathfinder
7-pin connector wiring
harness
Tow harness kit
available
Titan 7-pin connector wiring
harness Pre-wired

Xterra
Receiver hitch: 7-pin
connector wiring harness
Tow harness kit
available
Pre-wired with 7-pin harness. Requires an
electric trailer brake controller (supplied by
customer), and an electric trailer brake
controller wiring harness (included with
vehicle or available from Nissan dealer).