NISSAN TITAN 2008 1.G Owners Manual

WARNING
Do not install accessories over the gap
between the front and rear side channels.
Doing this could affect the rear structure
in certain rear impacts, which could result
in serious injury.
CAUTION
Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to prevent it from sliding or shifting.
Use the channel end stoppers to help se-
cure items in the channels from sliding off
the end of the truck bed.
Channel End Stoppers
The channel end stoppers should be used to help
prevent accessories installed in the channels
from sliding or shifting off the end of the truck
bed.
They must be installed so they are properly
seated in the detents in the channel.
1 correct installation, 2 incorrect installation
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Install the channels end stoppers as follows:
1. Remove the channel protectors by sliding
them out the back of the truck bed. Properly
store the channel protectors.
2. Loosen the bolt on the center of the end
stopper with the provided wrench and insert
it into the channel.
3. Position the end stopper to the desired lo-
cation on the channel so the nubs on the
bottom of the end stopper fully seat into the
channel detents.
4. Tighten the bolt on the center of the end
stopper with the provided wrench.
LOADING TIPS
cThe GVW must not exceed GVWR
or GAWR as specified on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification
label.
cDo not load the front and rear axle to
the GAWR. Doing so will exceed the
GVWR.
WARNING
cProperly secure all cargo with
ropes or straps to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
cDo not load your vehicle any
heavier than the GVWR or the
maximum front and rear GAWRs.
If you do, parts of your vehicle
can break, tire damage could oc-
cur, or it can change the way your
vehicle handles. This could result
in loss of control and cause per-
sonal injury.cOverloading not only can shorten
the life of your vehicle and the
tire, but can also cause unsafe
vehicle handling and longer brak-
ing distances. This may cause a
premature tire failure which
could result in a serious accident
and personal injury. Failures
caused by overloading are not
covered by the vehicle’s
warranty.
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CREW CAB MODELS
Crew Cab short wheel base models should
not be used to carry a slide-in camper.
KING CAB MODELS
This information is provided for you to properly
install a slide-in camper and is based on the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
regulations. It is recommended that, before in-
stalling the camper, you carefully read the follow-
ing information and ensure that the camper
meets the specifications.
This information may not apply to some Canada
model vehicles.
SPECIAL BODY VEHICLES
Some vehicles are equipped with commercial or
camper bodies. However, this Owner’s Manual
does not cover these options. For further infor-
mation, please refer to the body manufacturer’s
instruction manual.
LOCATION FOR CENTER OF
GRAVITY
The illustration indicates the recommended
cargo center of gravity location.
King Cab short wheel base:
L1 = 1115.7 mm (43.9 in)
King Cab long wheel base:
L1 = 1365.7 mm (53.8 in)
Crew Cab long wheel base:
L1 = 1215.7 mm (47.9 in)
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.
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TRUCK-CAMPER LOADING
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When the truck is used to carry a slide-in camper,
the total cargo load of the truck consists of the
camper manufacturer’s weight figure, plus:
cthe weight of installed additional camper
equipment not included in the camper
manufacturer’s weight figure,
cthe weight of camper cargo,
cand the weight of occupants in the camper.
The total cargo load should not exceed the
truck’s pay load weight rating and the camper’s
center of gravity should fall within the truck’s
recommended center of gravity location when
installed.
WARNING
Overloading or improper loading can ad-
versely affect vehicle handling, braking
and performance and may lead to
accidents.
PAYLOAD WEIGHT CAPACITY
The vehicle payload weight capacity shown on
the Tire and Loading Information label, see “Tire
and Loading Information label” in this section,
indicates the maximum total weight of passen-
gers, optional equipment (air conditioning, trailer
hitch, etc) and cargo that your vehicle is designed
to carry.
Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm that you
do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) for your vehicle. See ’’Vehicle Loading
Information’’ earlier in this section for details.
Also check tires for proper inflation pressures.
See the Tire and Loading Information label.
MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS
Secure loose items to prevent weight
shifts that could affect the balance of your
vehicle. When the vehicle is loaded, drive
to a scale and weigh the front and the rear
wheels separately to determine axleloads. Individual axle loads should not ex-
ceed either of the gross axle weight rat-
ings (GAWR) . The total of the axle loads
should not exceed the gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) . These ratings are
given on the vehicle certification label. If
weight ratings are exceeded, move or re-
move items to bring all weights below the
ratings.
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WARNING
Overloading or improper loading of a
trailer and its cargo can adversely affect
vehicle handling, braking and perfor-
mance and may lead to accidents.
CAUTION
cDo not tow a trailer or haul a heavy load
for the first 500 miles (800 km) . Your
engine, axle or other parts could be
damaged.
cFor the first 500 miles (800 km) that you
tow a trailer, do not drive over 50 mph
(80 km/h) and do not make starts at full
throttle. This helps the engine and other
parts of your vehicle wear in at the
heavier loads.
Your new vehicle was designed to be used pri-
marily to carry passengers and cargo. Remember
that towing a trailer places additional loads on
your vehicle’s engine, drive train, steering, brak-
ing and other systems.
A NISSAN Towing Guide (U.S. only) is available
on the website at www.nissanusa.com. This
guide includes information on trailer towing ca-
pability and the special equipment required for
proper towing.
MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS
Maximum trailer loads
Never allow the total trailer load to exceed the
value specified in the “Towing
Load/Specification” chart found later in this sec-
tion. The total trailer load equals trailer weight
plus its cargo weight.
cWhen towing a trailer load of 3,500 lbs.
(1587 kg) or more, trailers with a brake
system MUST be used.
The maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating
(GCWR) should not exceed the value specified
in the following “Towing Load/Specification”
chart.
The GCWR equals the combined weight of the
towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo)
plus the total trailer load. Towing loads greater
than these or using improper towing equipment
could adversely affect vehicle handling, braking
and performance.
The ability of your vehicle to tow a trailer is not
only related to the maximum trailer loads, but also
the places you plan to tow. Tow weights appro-
priate for level highway driving may have to be
reduced for low traction situations (for example,
on slippery boat ramps) .
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Temperature conditions can also affect towing.
For example, towing a heavy trailer in high outside
temperatures on graded roads can affect engine
performance and cause overheating. The engine
protection mode, which helps reduce the chance
of engine damage, could activate and automati-
cally decrease engine power. Vehicle speed may
decrease under high load. Plan your trip carefully
to account for trailer and vehicle load, weather
and road conditions.
WARNING
Overheating can result in reduced engine
power and vehicle speed. The reduced
speed may be lower than other traffic,
which could increase the chance of a col-
lision. Be especially careful when driving.
Pull to the side of the road to a safe area.
Allow the engine to cool and return to
normal operation. See “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “In case of emergency”
section of this manual.
CAUTION
Vehicle damage resulting from improper
towing procedures is not covered by
NISSAN warranties.
Tongue load
When using a weight carrying or a weight distrib-
uting hitch, keep the tongue load between 10 -
15 percent of the total trailer load within the
maximum tongue load limits shown in the follow-
ing “Towing Load/Specification” chart. If the
tongue load becomes excessive, rearrange cargo
to allow for proper tongue load.
King pin load
When using a 5th wheel hitch, keep the tongue
load between 15 - 25 percent of the total trailer
load within the maximum king pin load limits
shown in the following “Towing
Load/Specification” chart. If the king pin load
becomes excessive, rearrange cargo to allow for
proper king pin load.
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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 vehicle, passengers, luggage,
hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional
equipment. In addition, front or rear GAW must
not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label.Towing capacities are calculated assuming a
base vehicle with driver and any options required
to achieve the rating. Additional passengers,
cargo and/or optional equipment, such as the
trailer hitch, will add weight to the vehicle and
reduce your vehicle’s maximum towing capacity
and trailer tongue load.
The vehicle and trailer need to be weighed to
confirm the vehicle is within the GVWR, Front
GAWR, Rear GAWR, Gross Combined Weight
Rating (GCWR) and Towing capacity.
All vehicle and trailer weights can be measured
using platform type scales commonly found at
truck stops, highway weigh stations, building
supply centers or salvage yards.
To determine the available payload capacity for
tongue/king pin load, use the following proce-
dure.
1. Locate the GVWR on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label.
2. Weigh your vehicle on the scale with all of
the passengers and cargo that are normally
in the vehicle when towing a trailer.
3. Subtract the actual vehicle weight from the
GVWR. The remaining amount is the avail-
able maximum tongue/king pin load.To determine the available towing capacity, use
the following procedure.
1. Find the GCWR for your vehicle on the
9Towing Load/Specification9chart found
later in this section.
2. Subtract the actual vehicle weight from the
GCWR. The remaining amount is the avail-
able maximum towing capacity.
To determine the Gross Trailer Weight, weigh
your trailer on a scale with all equipment and
cargo, that are normally in the trailer when it is
towed. Make sure the Gross trailer weight is not
more than the Gross Trailer Weight Rating shown
on the trailer and is not more than the calculated
available maximum towing capacity.
Also weigh the front and rear axles on the scale to
make sure the Front Gross Axle Weight and Rear
Gross Axle Weight are not more than Front
Gross Axle Weight and Rear Gross Axle Weight
on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label.
The cargo in the trailer and vehicle may need to
be moved or removed to meet the specified rat-
ings.
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Example:
cGross Vehicle Weight (GVW) as weighed
on a scale - including passengers, cargo and
hitch - 6,200 lb. (2812 kg) .
cGross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) from
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label -
7,100 lb. (3221 kg) .
cGross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)
from “Towing Load/Specification9chart -
15,100 lb. (6849 kg) .
cMaximum Trailer towing capacity from “Tow-
ing Load/Specification9chart - 9,200 lb.
(4173 kg) .
7,100 lb. (3221 kg) GVWR
– 6,200 lb. (2812 kg) GVW
= 900 lb. (408 kg) Available for tongue/king
pin weight
15,100 lb. (6849 kg) GCWR
– 6,200 lb. (2812 kg) GVW
= 8,900 lb. (4036 kg) Capacity available for tow-
ing
900 lb. (408 kg) Available tongue weight
/ 8,900 lb. (4036 kg) Available capacity
= 10 % tongue weight
The available towing capacity may be less than
the maximum towing capacity due to the passen-
ger and cargo load in the vehicle.
Remember to keep trailer tongue weight be-
tween 10 - 15% of the trailer weight. If the tongue
load becomes excessive, rearrange the cargo to
obtain the proper tongue load. Do not exceed the
10 - 15% tongue weight specification even if the
calculated available tongue weight is greater
than 15%. If the calculated tongue weight is less
than 10% , reduce the total trailer weight to
match the available tongue weight.
Always verify that available capacities are within
the required ratings.
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TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION
Towing load specification chart with tow package — short wheel base
2WD4WD
KC CC KC CC
XE SE LE XE SE LE XE/SE OR LE XE SE LE
Towing
Capacity *1, *2, *39,500 lb.
(4309 kg)9,500 lb.
(4309 kg)9,200 lb.
(4173 kg)9,400 lb.
(4264 kg)9,400 lb.
(4264 kg)9,100 lb.
(4128 kg)9,400 lb.
(4264 kg)9,300 lb.
(4218 kg)9,200 lb.
(4173 kg)9,200 lb.
(4173 kg)9,100 lb.
(4128 kg)8,900 lb.
(4037 kg)
Tongue load *2, *3 950 lb.
(430 kg)950 lb.
(430 kg)920 lb.
(417 kg)940 lb.
(426 kg)940 lb.
(426 kg)910 lb.
(413 kg)940 lb.
(426 kg)930 lb.
(421 kg)920 lb.
(417 kg)920 lb.
(417 kg)910 lb.
(413 kg)890 lb.
(404 kg)
King pin load 1,425 lb.
(737 kg)1,425 lb.
(737 kg)1,380 lb.
(625 kg)1,410 lb.
(639 kg)1,410 lb.
(639 kg)1,365 lb.
(620 kg)1,410 lb.
(639 kg)1,395 lb
(632 kg)1,380 lb.
(625 kg)1,380 lb.
(625 kg)1,365 lb.
(620 kg)1,335 lb.
(605 kg)
Gross Combined
Weight Rating15,100 lb.
(6849 kg)15,100 lb.
(6849 kg)15,100 lb.
(6849 kg)15,100 lb.
(6849 kg)15,100 lb.
(6849 kg)15,100 lb.
(6849 kg)15,100 lb.
(6849 kg)15,100 lb.
(6849 kg)15,100 lb.
(6849 kg)15,100 lb.
(6849 kg)15,100 lb.
(6849 kg)15,100 lb.
(6849 kg)
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Towing load specification chart with tow package — long wheel base
2WD4WD
KC CC KC CC
XE SE LE XE SE LE XE SE LE XE/SE OR LE
Towing
Capacity *1, *2, *39,400 lb.
(4264 kg)9,400 lb.
(4264 kg)9,100 lb.
(4128 kg)9,299 lb.
(4218 kg)9,299 lb.
(4218 kg)9,100 lb.
(4128 kg)9,200 lb.
(4173 kg)9,100 lb.
(4128 kg)8,900 lb.
(4037 kg)9,100 lb.
(4128 kg)8,999 lb.
(4082 kg)8,900 lb.
(4037 kg)
Tongue load *2, *3 940 lb.
(426 kg)940 lb.
(426 kg)910 lb.
(413 kg)930 lb.
(422 kg)930 lb.
(422 kg)910 lb.
(413 kg)920 lb.
(417 kg)910 lb.
(413 kg)890 lb.
(404 kg)910 lb.
(413 kg)900 lb.
(408 kg)890 lb.
(404 kg)
King pin load 1,410 lb.
(639 kg)1,410 lb.
(639 kg)1,365 lb.
(620 kg)1,395 lb.
(633 kg)1,395 lb.
(633 kg)1,365 lb.
(620 kg)1,380 lb.
(625 kg)1,365 lb.
(620 kg)1,335 lb.
(605 kg)1,365 lb.
(620 kg)1,350 lb.
(612 kg)1,335 lb.
(605 kg)
Gross Combined
Weight Rating15,100 lb.
(6849 kg)15,100 lb.
(6849 kg)15,100 lb.
(6849 kg)15,100 lb.
(6849 kg)15,100 lb.
(6849 kg)15,100 lb.
(6849 kg)15,100 lb.
(6849 kg)15,100 lb.
(6849 kg)15,100 lb.
(6849 kg)15,100 lb.
(6849 kg)15,100 lb.
(6849 kg)15,100 lb.
(6849 kg)
Towing load specification chart without tow package — short wheel base
2WD4WD
KC CC KC CC
XE SE LE XE SE LE XE SE OR/LE XE SE LE
Towing
capacity*1, *2, *36,500 lb.
(2948 kg)7,400 lb.
(3357 kg)7,200 lb.
(3266 kg)6,500 lb.
(2948 kg)7,401 lb.
(3357 kg)7,101 lb.
(3221 kg)6,500 lb.
(2948 kg)7,400 lb.
(3357 kg)7,200 lb.
(3266 kg)6,500 lb.
(2948 kg)7,300 lb.
(3311 kg)7,000 lb.
(3175 kg)
Tongue load *2, *3 650 lb.
(295 kg)740 lb.
(336 kg)720 lb.
(327 kg)650 lb.
(295 kg)740 lb.
(336 kg)710 lb.
(322 kg)650 lb.
(295 kg)740 lb.
(336 kg)720 lb.
(327 kg)650 lb.
(295 kg)720 lb.
(331 kg)700 lb.
(318 kg)
King pin load 975 lb.
(442 kg)1,110 lb.
(503 kg)1,080 lb.
(489 kg)975 lb.
(442 kg)1,110 lb.
(504 kg)1,065 lb.
(483 kg)975 lb.
(442 kg)1,110 lb.
(503 kg)1,080 lb.
(489 kg)975 lb.
(442 kg)1,095 lb.
(497 kg)1,050 lb.
(476 kg)
Gross Combined
Weight Rating12,800 lb.
(5806 kg)12,800 lb.
(5806 kg)12,800 lb.
(5806 kg)12,800 lb.
(5806 kg)12,800 lb.
(5806 kg)12,800 lb.
(5806 kg)13,000 lb.
(5897 kg)13,000 lb.
(5897 kg)13,000 lb.
(5897 kg)13,000 lb.
(5897 kg)13,000 lb.
(5897 kg)13,000 lb.
(5897 kg)
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