loading in bed NISSAN FRONTIER 2023 Owners Manual

TAILGATE
Opening the tailgate
Pull the tailgate handle upward and lower
the tailgate. The support cables hold the
tailgate open.
When closing the tailgate, make sure the
latches are securely locked.
Do not drive the vehicle with the tailgate
down, unless equipped with NISSAN's
Bed Extender (accessory) or equivalent
in the extended position.For additional information on proper truck
box loading, see “Vehicle loading informa-
tion” (P. 10-16).
WARNING
• Never allow anyone to ride in the
cargo area or on the rear seat when it
is in the folded position. Use of these
areas by passengers without proper
restraints could result in serious in-
jury or death in an accident or sud-
den stop.
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area inside a vehicle. In a colli-
sion, people riding in these areas are
more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in
a seat and using a seat belt properly.
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TRUCK BOX
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LOCATION FOR CENTER OF
GRAVITY
The illustration indicates the recom-
mended cargo center of gravity location.
King Cab®:
Short wheel base models without
bedliner/tailgate liner,L1 = 41.1 in (1,045 mm)
Short wheel base models with bed liner/
tailgate liner (SV/PRO-4X with comfort and
convenience package), L1 = 40.5 in (1,028 mm) Crew Cab:
Short wheel base models without
bedliner/tailgate liner,
L1 = 41.1 in (1,045 mm)
Short wheel base models with bedliner/
tailgate liner (SV/PRO-4X with comfort and
convenience package), L1 = 40.5 in (1,028 mm)
Long wheel base models, L1 = 40.63 in (1,032 mm)
WARNING
Improper loading may be dangerous.
If a load is too far back, it can affect
handling characteristics. If a load is too
far forward, the front axle may be
overloaded.
Overloading or improper loading can
adversely affect vehicle handling, brak-
ing and performance and may lead to
accidents.
VEHICLE LOAD WEIGHT CAPACITY
The vehicle payload weight capacity
shown on the Tire and Loading Information
label indicates the maximum total weight
of passengers, optional equipment (air
conditioning, trailer hitch, etc.) and cargo
that your vehicle is designed to carry.
For additional information, see “Tire and
Loading Information label” (P. 8-34).
Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm
that you do not exceed the GVWR or the
GAWR for your vehicle. For additional infor-
mation, see “Vehicle loading information”
(P. 10-16).
Also check tires for proper inflation pres-
sures. For additional information, see “Tire
and Loading Information label” (P. 8-34).
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