4WD NISSAN TITAN 2012 Owner's Manual

WARNING
●The ABLS system helps provide in-
creased traction, but will not prevent
accidents due to abrupt steering opera-
tion or by careless driving or dangerous
driving practices. Reduce vehicle speed
and be especially careful when driving
and cornering on slippery surfaces. Al-
ways drive carefully.
●
Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension.
If suspension parts such as shock ab-
sorbers, struts, springs, stabilizer bars,
bushings and wheels are not NISSAN ap-
proved for your vehicle or are extremely
deteriorated, the ABLS system may not
operate properly. This could adversely af-
fect vehicle handling performance, and
the slip indicator light may illuminate.
● If brake related parts such as brake
pads, rotors and calipers are not
NISSAN recommended or are extremely
deteriorated, the ABLS system may not
operate properly and the slip indicator
light may illuminate.
● If wheels or tires other than the NISSAN
recommended ones are used, the ABLS
system may not operate properly and
the slip indicator light may illuminate. The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system uses
various sensors to monitor driver inputs and ve-
hicle motion. Under certain driving conditions,
the VDC System helps to perform the following
functions:
● Controls brake pressure to reduce wheel
slip on one slipping drive wheel so power is
transferred to a non slipping drive wheel on
the same axle.
● Controls brake pressure and engine output
to reduce drive wheel slip based on vehicle
speed (traction control function) .
● If the 4WD transfer case is shifted into 4LO
the
indicator light will come on and
the VDC system will be turned off. See “Us-
ing four wheel drive (4WD)” earlier in this
section.
● Controls brake pressure at individual wheels
and engine output to help the driver maintain
control of the vehicle in the following condi-
tions:
– understeer (vehicle tends to not follow the steered path despite increased steer-
ing input)
– oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due to certain road or driving conditions) The VDC system can help the driver to maintain
control of the vehicle, but it can not prevent loss
of vehicle control in all driving situations.
When the VDC system operates, the
indi-
cator in the instrument panel flashes so note the
following:
● The road may be slippery or the system may
determine some action is required to help
keep the vehicle on the steered path.
● You may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal
and hear a noise or vibration from under the
hood. This is normal and indicates that the
VDC system is working properly.
● Adjust your speed and driving to the road
conditions.
See “Slip indicator light” and ”Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF indicator light” in the ”Instru-
ments and controls” section.
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the
andindicator lights come on in the instru-
ment panel. The VDC system automatically turns
off when these indicator lights are on.
The VDC OFF switch is used to turn off the VDC
system. The
indicator illuminates to indi-
cate the VDC system is off.
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM
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Four-wheel drive models
NISSAN recommends that towing dollies be
used when towing your vehicle or place the ve-
hicle on a flat bed truck as illustrated.
CAUTION
Never tow 4WD models with any of the
wheels on the ground as this may cause
serious and expensive damage to the
transfer case and transmission.
VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck
vehicle)
Pulling a stuck vehicle
WARNING
To avoid vehicle damage, serious per-
sonal injury or death when recovering a
stuck vehicle:
●Contact a professional towing service
to recover the vehicle if you have any
questions regarding the recovery
procedure.
WCE0161
Hooks (if so equipped)
LCE0083
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BRAKE FLUID
Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. If the
fluid level is below the MIN line or the brake
warning light comes on, add Genuine NISSAN
Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalentDOT
3 fluid up to the MAX line. If fluid must be added
frequently, the system should be checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID
RESERVOIR
Fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir periodi-
cally. Add windshield-washer fluid when the low
windshield-washer fluid warning light comes on
(if so equipped) .
To fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir, lift
the cap off the reservoir and pour the windshield-
washer fluid into the reservoir opening.
Add a washer solvent to the washer for better
cleaning. In the winter season, add a windshield-
washer antifreeze. Follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions for the mixture ratio. Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving
conditions require an increased amount of
windshield-washer fluid.
Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN Wind-
shield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-
freeze or equivalent.
CAUTION
●
Do not substitute engine anti-freeze
coolant for windshield-washer fluid.
This may result in damage to the paint.
● Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir with washer fluid concen-
trates at full strength. Some methyl al-
cohol based washer fluid concentrates
may permanently stain the grille if
spilled while filling the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir.
● Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the windshield-washer fluid reser-
voir. Do not use the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir to mix the washer fluid
concentrate and water.
LDI0374WDI0405
WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID
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TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION
Towing load specification chart with tow package — short wheel base
2WD4WD
KC CC KC CC
SV SV SLSVPro-4X SVPro-4X SL
Maximum Towing Capacity *1, *2, *3 9,500 lb.
(4,309 kg) 9,400 lb.
(4,263 kg) 9,200 lb.
(4,173 kg) 9,400 lb.
(4,263 kg) 9,300 lb.
(4,218 kg) 9,300 lb.
(4,218 kg) 9,300 lb.
(4,218 kg) 9,100 lb.
(4,127 kg)
Maximum Tongue load *2, *3 950 lb. (431 kg) 940 lb. (426 kg) 920 lb. (417 kg) 940 lb. (426 kg) 930 lb. (422 kg) 930 lb. (422 kg) 930 lb. (422 kg) 910 lb. (413 kg) Maximum King pin load 1,425 lb. (646 kg)1,410 lb.
(639 kg) 1,380 lb.
(626 kg) 1,410 lb.
(639 kg) 1,395 lb.
(633 kg) 1,395 lb.
(633 kg) 1,395 lb.
(633 kg) 1,365 lb.
(619 kg)
Maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating 15,100 lb.
(6,848 kg) 15,100 lb.
(6,848 kg) 15,100 lb.
(6,848 kg) 15,100 lb.
(6,848 kg) 15,100 lb.
(6,848 kg) 15,100 lb.
(6,848 kg) 15,100 lb.
(6,848 kg) 15,100 lb.
(6,848 kg)
Towing load specification chart with tow package — long wheel base
2WD 4WD
CC CC
SV SV
Maximum Towing Capacity *1, *2, *3 9,300 lb. (4,218 kg)
9,100 lb. (4,127 kg)
Maximum Tongue load *2, *3 930 lb. (422 kg)910 lb. (413 kg)
Maximum King pin load 1,395 lb. (633 kg)1,365 lb. (619 kg)
Maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating 15,100 lb. (6,848 kg)15,100 lb. (6,848 kg)
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Towing load specification chart without tow package — short wheel base
2WD4WD
KC CCKCCC
S SV SSV SLSSV SSV SL
Maximum Towing capacity*1, *2, *3 7,400 lb.
(3,356 kg) 7,400 lb.
(3,356 kg) 7,400 lb.
(3,356 kg) 7,400 lb.
(3,356 kg) 7,100 lb.
(3,220 kg) 7,400 lb.
(3,356 kg) 7,400 lb.
(3,356 kg) 7,300 lb.
(3,111 kg) 7,300 lb.
(3,111 kg) 7,000 lb.
(3,175 kg)
Maximum Tongue load *2, *3 740 lb.
(336 kg) 740 lb.
(336 kg) 740 lb.
(336 kg) 740 lb.
(336 kg) 710 lb.
(322 kg) 740 lb.
(336 kg) 740 lb.
(336 kg) 730 lb.
(311 kg) 730 lb.
(311 kg) 700 lb.
(318 kg)
Maximum King pin load 1,110 lb. (504 kg)1,110 lb.
(504 kg) 1,110 lb.
(504 kg) 1,110 lb.
(504 kg) 1,065 lb.
(483 kg) 1,110 lb.
(504 kg) 1,110 lb.
(504 kg) 1,095 lb.
(496 kg) 1,095 lb.
(496 kg) 1,050 lb.
(476 kg)
Maximum Gross Com- bined Weight Rating 12,800 lb.
(5,806 kg) 12,800 lb.
(5,806 kg) 12,800 lb.
(5,806 kg) 12,800 lb.
(5,806 kg) 12,800 lb.
(5,806 kg) 13,000 lb.
(5,897 kg) 13,000 lb.
(5,897 kg) 13,000 lb.
(5,897 kg) 13,000 lb.
(5,897 kg) 13,000 lb.
(5,897 kg)
Towing load specification chart without tow package — long wheel base
2WD 4WD
CC CC
SV SV
Maximum Towing capacity*1, *2, *3 7,100 lb. (3,220 kg)
7,000 lb. (3,175 kg)
Maximum Tongue load *2, *3 710 lb. (322 kg) 700 lb. (318 kg)
Maximum King pin load 1,065 lb. (483 kg) 1,050 lb. (476 kg)
Maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating 12,800 lb. (5,806 kg)
13,000 lb. (5,897 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: Use of a weight-distributing hitch system is recommended when towing over 5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg) .
*3: The maximum towing capacity when using the genuine NISSAN step bumper as a ball mount is 5,000 lb. (2,268 kg) and 500 lb. (227 kg) tongue load.
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Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shift selector to the P
(Park) position before blocking the
wheels and applying the parking brake,
transmission damage could occur.1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill side of the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the blocks ab-
sorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park) .
6. Make sure the
indicator light (if so
equipped) indicates the transfer case is in
4H, 4L, or 2H and that the ATP light is off. If
the
indicator light is flashing, or the
ATP light is ON, make sure the transmission
is in P (Park) (A/T) and turn the 4WD switch
to 2WD or 4H. See “Automatic transmission
park warning light” in the “Instruments and controls” section and “Using four wheel
drive (4WD)” in the “Starting and driving”
section.
7. Turn off the engine.
To drive away: 1. Start the vehicle.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks. ● While going downhill, the weight of the
trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may de-
crease overall stability. Therefore, to main-
tain adequate control, reduce your speed
and shift to a lower gear. Avoid long or
repeated use of the brakes when descend-
ing a hill, as this reduces their effectiveness
and could cause overheating. Shifting to a
lower gear instead provides “engine brak-
ing” and reduces the need to brake as fre-
quently. ●
If the engine coolant temperature rises to a
high temperature, refer to “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “In case of emergency”
section of this owner’s manual.
● Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.
● Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first
500 miles (805 km) .
● For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do
tow, do not drive over 50 MPH (80 km/h) .
● Have your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
Maintenance Schedule in the “NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide”.
● When making a turn, your trailer wheels will
be closer to the inside of the turn than your
vehicle wheels. To compensate for this,
make a larger than normal turning radius
during the turn.
● Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely
affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly caus-
ing vehicle sway. When being passed by
larger vehicles, be prepared for possible
changes in crosswinds that could affect ve-
hicle handling.
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10 Index
4WD warning light...............2-16
A
Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system . . .5-33
Adjusting pedal position ............3-14
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-47
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-54
Air bag warning labels .............1-61
Air bag warning light ...........1-62, 2-18
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-17
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ......4-16, 4-24
Air conditioner service ...........4-30
Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-7
Heater and air conditioner
controls ............4-14, 4-21, 4-28
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-30
Air flow charts ..............4-17, 4-25
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-25
Anchor point locations .............1-30
Antenna .....................4-56
Anti-lock brake warning light ......2-13, 2-14
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-32
Audible reminders ...............2-20
Audio system ..................4-30 Compact Disc (CD) changer
.......4-49
Compact disc (CD) player .........4-39
FM/AM radio with compact disc
(CD) player .................4-37
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) changer ................4-45
Radio ....................4-30
Rear audio controls .............4-55
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-54
Autolight switch .................2-30
Automatic Automatic drive positioner .........3-24
Automatic power window switch .....2-50
Automatic transmission position indicator
light .....................2-24
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-13
T

ransmission shift selector lock release . .5-18
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .......3-17
Automatic door locks ..............3-6
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge .......................2-8
AUX jack ....................4-52
B
Back button ....................4-3
Battery ......................8-14
Charge warning light ............2-15
Before starting the engine ...........5-11
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-16
Block heater Engine ....................5-38 Bluetooth
hands-free phone system .....4-67
Booster seats ..................1-43
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-32
Brake fluid ..................8-12
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-29
Brake system ................5-31
Brake warning light .............2-14
Brake wear indicators ........2-20, 8-21
Parking brake operation ..........5-20
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-21
Brakes ......................8-21
Break-in schedule ...............5-22
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-13
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-32
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-13
Bulb replacement ................8-29
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ...................9-2
Cargo light switch ...............2-34
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-13
Car phone or CB radio .............4-66
CD care and cleaning .............4-52
CD changer (See audio system) .......4-49
CD

player (See audio system) .........4-39
Check tire pressure ...............2-24
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Vehicle dimensions and weights.........9-9
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-36
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-34
Vehicle electronic system .............4-9
Vehicle identification ...............9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ................9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . . .9-10
Vehicle loading information ...........9-13
Vehicle recovery .................6-13
Vehicle security system .............2-25
Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle immobi-
lizer system) , engine start ......2-26, 3-2, 5-11
Ventilators ....................4-13
Visors .......................3-15
Voltmeter ......................2-8
W
Warning 4WD warning light ..............2-16
Air bag warning light .........1-62, 2-18
Anti-lock brake warning light .....2-13, 2-14
Battery charge warning light ........2-15
Brake warning light .............2-14
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light .......2-15
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-33
Low fuel warning light .....2-16, 2-18, 2-24
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-16
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ......................2-24
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-56
Seat belt warning light ............2-18
Vehicle security system ...........2-25 Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders
...................2-13
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-61
Warning lights ..................2-13
Washer switch Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-27
Weights (See dimensions and weights) .....9-9
Wheels and tires .................8-33
Wheel/tire size ...................9-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle
in another country ................9-10
Windows Locking

passengers’ windows .......2-50
Manual windows ...............2-51
Power rear windows .............2-50
Power windows ...............2-48
Rear power windows ............2-50
Rear sliding window .............2-51
Windshield-washer fluid .............8-13
Windshield wiper and washer switch .....2-27
Wiper Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-27
Wiper blades .................8-19
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