towing capacity NISSAN TITAN 2008 Owners Manual

9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants.........9-2
Fuel recommendation
(without Flexible Fuel Vehicle option)..............9-3
Flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) fue
l recommendation (if so equipped)................9-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendations..........9-6
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations..............................9-7
Specifications.....................................9-8
Engine........................................9-8
Wheels and tires...............................9-9
Dimensions and weights........................9-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country..................................9-10
Vehicle identification..............................9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate.........9-10
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number)..............................9-10
Engine serial number...........................9-11
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-11
Emission control information label...............9-11
Tire and loading information label................9-12
Air conditioner specification label................9-12Installing front license plate........................9-12
Vehicle loading information........................9-13
Terms........................................9-13
Vehicle load capacity..........................9-13
Securing the load..............................9-16
Utili-track™ channel system (if so equipped)......9-17
Loading tips..................................9-22
Truck-camper loading information..................9-23
Crew Cab Models.............................9-23
King Cab models..............................9-23
Special Body vehicles..........................9-23
Location for center of gravity....................9-23
Payload weight capacity........................9-24
Measurement of weights.......................9-24
Towing a trailer...................................9-25
Maximum load limits...........................9-25
Towing load/specification.......................9-29
Towing safety.................................9-32
Flat towing....................................9-40
Snow plow......................................9-41
Uniform tire quality grading........................9-41
Emission control system warranty..................9-42
Reporting safety defects (US only).................9-43
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5. Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculated in
Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
load from your trailer will be trans-
ferred to your vehicle. Consult this
manual to determine how this re-
duces the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity of your vehicle.
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 “Measurement of Weights” later in
this section.
Also check tires for proper inflation pres-
sures. See the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label.
SECURING THE LOAD
For your convenience, tie down hooks are placed
at each corner of the truck box. These may be
used to help secure cargo loaded into the truck
box.
WARNING
cProperly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col-
lision, 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
occur, or it can change the way your
vehicle handles. This could result in
loss of control and cause personal
injury.
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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
towing
900 lb. (408 kg) Available tongue weight
/ 8,900 lb. (4036 kg) Available capacity
= 10 % tongue weightThe 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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Towing load specification chart without 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, *36,499 lb.
(2948 kg)7,101 lb.
(3221 kg)7,000 lb.
(3175 kg)6,499 lb.
(2948 kg)7,101 lb.
(3221 kg)6,799 lb.
(3084 kg)6,499 lb.
(2948 kg)7,101 lb.
(3221 kg)6,900 lb.
(3130 kg)6,499 lb.
(2948 kg)7,000 lb.
(3175 kg)6,700 lb.
(3039 kg)
Tongue load *2, *3 650 lb.
(295 kg)710 lb.
(322 kg)700 lb.
(318 kg)650 lb.
(295 kg)710 lb.
(321 kg)680 lb.
(308 kg)650 lb.
(295 kg)710 lb.
(322 kg)690 lb.
(312 kg)650 lb.
(295 kg)700 lb.
(318 kg)670 lb.
(304 kg)
King pin load 975 lb.
(442 kg)1,065 lb.
(483 kg)1,050 lb.
(476 kg)975 lb.
(442 kg)1,065 lb.
(482 kg)1,020 lb.
(463 kg)975 lb.
(442 kg)1,065 lb.
(483 kg)1,035 lb.
(470 kg)975 lb.
(442 kg)1,050 lb.
(476 kg)1,005 lb.
(456 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)
*1: The towing capacity 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.
*2: Requires weight distribution hitch.
*3: The maximum towing capacity when using the genuine NISSAN step bumper as a ball mount is 5,000 lb. (2268 kg) and 500 lb. (227 kg) tongue load.
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TOWING SAFETY
Trailer hitch
Your vehicle may be equipped with an optional
trailer tow package. The trailer tow package in-
cludes a receiver-type frame mounted hitch. This
hitch is rated for the maximum towing capacity of
this vehicle when the proper towing equipment is
used. Choose a proper ball mount and hitch ball
that is rated for the trailer to be towed. Genuine
Nissan ball mounts and hitch balls are available
from your NISSAN dealer.
If your vehicle is not equipped with the optional
trailer tow package, check the towing capacity of
your bumper hitch or receiver-type frame
mounted hitch. Choose a proper hitch for your
vehicle and trailer. A genuine Nissan trailer hitch
is available from your NISSAN dealer. Make sure
the trailer hitch is securely attached to the vehicle
to help avoid personal injury or property damage
due to sway caused by crosswinds, rough road
surfaces or passing trucks.
A hitch used for towing 5th wheel and gooseneck
trailers can also be installed on your vehicle.
Contact a professional supplier of towing equip-
ment to purchase and have a 5th wheel or goose-
neck hitch installed.
WARNING
Trailer hitch components have specific
weight ratings. Your vehicle may be ca-
pable of towing a trailer heavier than the
weight rating of the hitch components.
Never exceed the weight rating of the
hitch components. Doing so can cause
serious personal injury or property
damage.
Hitch ball
Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and weight
rating for your trailer:
cThe required hitch ball size is stamped on
most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls also
have the size printed on the top of the ball.
cChoose the proper class hitch ball based on
the trailer weight.
cThe diameter of the threaded shank of the
hitch ball must be matched to the ball mount
hole diameter. The hitch ball shank should
be no more than 1/16” smaller than the hole
in the ball mount.
cThe threaded shank of the hitch ball must be
long enough to be properly secured to the
ball mount. There should be at least 2
threads showing beyond the lock washer
and nut.
Ball mount
The hitch ball is attached to the ball mount and
the ball mount is inserted into the hitch receiver.
Choose a proper class ball mount based on the
trailer weight. Additionally, the ball mount should
be chosen to keep the trailer tongue level with the
ground.
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tem. Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer for installing and using the sway
control device.
Class I hitch
Class I trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 2,000 lb (909 kg) .
Class II hitch
Class II trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 3,500 lb (1,510 kg) .
Class III hitch
Class III trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 5,000 lb (2,272 kg) .
The genuine NISSAN step bumper is considered
a Class III ball mount.
Class IV hitch
Class IV trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 10,000 lb (4,545 kg) . A
weight distributing hitch should be used to tow
trailers that weigh over 5,000 lb (2,272 kg) .
Your vehicle may be equipped with Class IV
trailer hitch equipment that has a 10,000 lb(4,545 kg) maximum weight rating, but your ve-
hicle is only capable of towing the maximum
trailer weights shown in the “Towing
Load/Specification” chart earlier in this section.
5th wheel/gooseneck
A 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer can be towed by
installing a 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer hitch.
These types of hitches are mounted in the bed of
the pick-up. A professional trailer equipment sup-
plier should install these hitches as it is very
important to mount the hitch correctly to distrib-
ute the king pin weight for the proper load carry-
ing and sway control performance.
The king pin weight should be 15 to 25 percent of
the fully loaded trailer. Make sure the king pin
weight does not cause the gross vehicle weight
to exceed the Gross Maximum Weight Rating or
the rear axle weight to exceed the Rear Gross
Axle Weight rating, see “Maximum load limits”
earlier in this section.
The weight of the trailer should not exceed the
maximum towing capacity for the vehicle, see
“Towing Load/Specification” chart earlier in this
section.
Make sure the trailer design allows for the correct
vehicle to trailer clearances before purchasing a
5th wheel trailer.
CAUTION
cSpecial hitches which include frame re-
inforcements are required for towing
above 2,000 lb (907 kg) . Suitable genu-
ine NISSAN hitches, ball mounts and
hitch balls for pickup trucks and sport
utility vehicles are available at a
NISSAN dealer.
cThe hitch should not be attached to or
affect the operation of the impact-
absorbing bumper.
cDo not use axle-mounted hitches.
cDo not modify the vehicle exhaust sys-
tem, brake system, etc. to install a
trailer hitch.
cTo reduce the possibility of additional
damage if your vehicle is struck from
the rear, where practical, remove the
receiver when not in use.
cRegularly check that all trailer hitch
mounting bolts are securely mounted.
cWhen towing with the hitch ball
mounted to the rear bumper, do not
make sharp turns. The trailer may con-
tact the bumper and cause damage to
the bumper or trailer.
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