towing capacity NISSAN TITAN 2015 1.G Owners Manual

9 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities.......9-2
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Engine ........................................9-9
Wheels and tires .............................. 9-10
Dimensions and weights .......................9-10
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(chassis number) .............................. 9-12
Engine serial number ........................... 9-13
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-13
Emission control information label ...............9-13
Tire and loading information label ................9-14
Air conditioner specification label ................9-14
Installing front license plate ........................9-14
Vehicle loading information ........................9-15Terms
........................................ 9-15
Vehicle load capacity .......................... 9-15
Securing the load .............................. 9-17
Utili-track™ channel system (if so equipped) ......9-18
Loading tips .................................. 9-23
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 ....................9-24
Vehicle load weight capacity ....................9-25
Measurement of weights .......................9-25
Towing a trailer ................................... 9-25
Maximum load limits ........................... 9-26
Towing load/specification .......................9-29
Towing safety .................................
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towing .................................... 9-41
Snow plow ...................................... 9-41
Uniform tire quality grading ........................9-41
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Steps for determining correct load
limit
1. Locate the statement “The combinedweight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX
kg” on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX lbs
or XXX kg.
4. The resulting figure equals the avail- able amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if the
XXX amount equals 1,400 lbs. and
there will be five 150 lb. passengers
in your vehicle, the amount of avail-
able cargo and luggage load capac-
ity is 650 lbs. (1,400-750 (5 X 150)
= 650 lbs) or (640-340 (5 X 70) =
300 kg.) 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.
For additional information, refer to “Mea-
surement of weights” in this section.
Also check tires for proper inflation pres-
sures. For additional information, refer to
the “Tire and Loading Information label” in
this section.
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
● Properly 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.
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WARNING
Overloading or improper loading can ad-
versely affect vehicle handling, braking
and performance and may lead to
accidents.
VEHICLE LOAD WEIGHT CAPACITY
The vehicle payload weight capacity shown on
the Tire and Loading Information label, refer to
“Tire and Loading Information label” in this sec-
tion, indicates the maximum total weight of pas-
sengers, 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 GVWR or the GAWR for your
vehicle. Refer to ’’Vehicle Loading Information’’ in
this section for details.
Also check tires for proper inflation pressures.
Refer to 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.
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
●
Do not tow a trailer or haul a heavy load
for the first 500 miles (805 km) . Your
engine, axle or other parts could be
damaged.
● For the first 500 miles (805 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 load.
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.
TOWING A TRAILER
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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 Towing Load/Specification chart found 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.
Example: ● Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) as weighed
on a scale - including passengers, cargo and
hitch - 6,200 lb. (2,812 kg). ●
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) from
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label -
7,100 lb. (3,220 kg).
● Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)
from “Towing Load/Specification chart -
15,100 lb. (6,848 kg).
● Maximum Trailer towing capacity from “Tow-
ing Load/Specification chart - 9,200 lb.
(4,173 kg).
7,100 lb. (3,220 kg) GVWR
– 6,200 lb. (2,812 kg) GVW
= 900 lb. (408 kg) Available for tongue/ king pin weight
15,100 lb. (6,848 kg) GCWR
– 6,200 lb. (2,812 kg) GVW
= 8,900 lb. (4,036 kg) Capacity available for towing
900 lb. (408 kg) Available tongue weight
/ 8,900 lb. (4,036 kg) Available capacity
= 10 % tongue weight
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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 or within the
trailer tongue load specification recommendedby the trailer manufacturer. If the tongue load
becomes excessive, rearrange the cargo to ob-
tain the proper tongue load. Do not exceed the
maximum tongue weight specification shown in
the “Towing load/specification” chart even if the
calculated available tongue weight is greater
than 15%. If the calculated tongue weight is lessthan 10% , reduce the total trailer weight to
match the available tongue weight.
Always verify that available capacities are within
the required ratings.
TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION
Towing load specification chart with tow package — short wheel base
2WD
4WD
KC CC KC CC
SV SV SL SVPro-4X SV Pro-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.
(6,849 kg)15,100 lb.
(6,849 kg) 15,100 lb.
(6,849 kg) 15,100 lb. (6,849 kg) 15,100 lb.
(6,849 kg)15,100 lb.
(6,849 kg) 15,100 lb.
(6,849 kg) 15,100 lb.
(6,849 kg)
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Towing load specification chart with tow package — long wheel base
2WD4WD
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)
Towing load specification chart without tow package — short wheel base
2WD 4WD
KC CCKC CC
S SVS SV SL S SV S SV 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 Combined 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)
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Towing load specification chart without tow package — long wheel base
2WD4WD
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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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:● The required hitch ball size is stamped on
most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls also
have the size printed on the top of the ball.
● Choose the proper class hitch ball based on
the trailer weight.
● The 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. ●
The 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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Sway control device
Sudden maneuvers, wind gusts, and buffeting
caused by other vehicles can affect trailer han-
dling. Sway control devices may be used to help
control these affects. If you choose to use one,
contact a reputable trailer hitch supplier to make
sure the sway control device will work with the
vehicle, hitch, trailer and the trailer’s brake sys-
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 (907 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 (1,587 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 (2,268 kg).
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 (4,535 kg). A
weight distributing hitch should be used to tow
trailers that weigh over 5,000 lb (2,268 kg).
Your vehicle may be equipped with Class IV
trailer hitch equipment that has a 10,000 lb
(4,535 kg) maximum weight rating, but your ve-
hicle is only capable of towing the maximum
trailer weights shown in the “Towing
Load/Specification” chart 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 % of the
fully loaded trailer. Make sure the king pin weight
does not cause the gross vehicle weight to ex-
ceed the Gross Maximum Weight Rating or the
rear axle weight to exceed the Rear Gross Axle
Weight rating. For additional information, refer to
“Maximum load limits” in this section.The weight of the trailer should not exceed the
maximum towing capacity for the vehicle. For
additional information, refer to “Towing
Load/Specification” chart in this section.
Make sure the trailer design allows for the correct
vehicle to trailer clearances before purchasing a
5th wheel trailer.
CAUTION
●
Special 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.
● The hitch should not be attached to or
affect the operation of the impact-
absorbing bumper.
● Do not use axle-mounted hitches.
● Do not modify the vehicle exhaust sys-
tem, brake system, etc. to install a
trailer hitch.
● To reduce the possibility of additional
damage if your vehicle is struck from
the rear, where practical, remove the
receiver when not in use.
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