trailer NISSAN TITAN 2016 2.G Service Manual

Trailer brakes (if so equipped)
If your trailer is equipped with a braking system,
make sure it conforms to federal and/or local
regulations and that it is properly installed.
Vehicles equipped with a 7–pin trailer harness
connector are pre-wired for a trailer brake con-
troller. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for a trailer brake adapter harness.
When towing a trailer load of 3,500 lbs.
(1587 kg) or more, trailers with a brake
system MUST be used.However, most states
require a separate braking system on trailers with
a loaded weight above a specific amount. Make
sure the trailer meets the local regulations and
the regulations where you plan to tow.
WARNING
The Gross Combined Weight Rating
(GCWR) must never exceed the vehicle
manufacturers recommendation.
Several types of braking systems are available.
Surge Brakes - The surge brake actuator is
mounted on the trailer tongue with a hydraulic line
running to each trailer wheel. Surge brakes are
activated by the trailer pushing against the hitch
ball when the tow vehicle is braking. Hydraulic
surge brakes are common on rental trailers and some boat trailers. In this type of system, there is
no hydraulic or electric connection for brake op-
eration between the tow vehicle and the trailer.
CAUTION
Your factory trailer brake control unit will
not activate surge-style trailer brakes
Electric Trailer Brakes - Electric braking sys-
tems are activated by an electronic signal sent
from a trailer brake controller (special brake-
sensing module) . If electric trailer brakes are
used, refer to “Electric trailer brake controller in
this section.
Have a professional supplier of towing equip-
ment make sure the trailer brakes are properly
installed and demonstrate proper brake function
testing.
WARNING
The NISSAN trailer brake controller has
been verified to be compatible with trail-
ers having electric actuated drum brakes
(one to four axles) and electric-over-
hydraulic brakes. It will not activate hy-
draulic surge-style trailer brakes
WARNING
Never connect a trailer brake system di-
rectly to the vehicle brake system.
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Electric trailer brake controller
Trailers equipped with electric brakes may re-
quire the installation of an aftermarket trailer
brake controller.
Your vehicle is equipped with a connector and
jumper harness that is specifically designed to be
used when installing an aftermarket brake con-
troller.To install the electric trailer brake controller
jumper harness, perform the following proce-
dure:
1. Open the driver door. Move the seat to the rearmost position.
2. Apply the parking brake to access thejumper harness connector.
example
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3. Locate the jumper harness connector underthe lower portion of the instrument panel.
The connector is taped to the wiring harness
Aas indicated. Wire color designation for electric trailer brake
controller jumper harness.
WIRE COLOR
NOTE
RED/GREEN Vehicle stop lamp switch
to trailer brake controller.
BLACK Brake controller ground
(-) .
BROWN/WHITE Trailer brake controller switched output.
RED/BLUE Trailer brake controller
illumination.
RED Fused trailer brake con-
troller battery feed (B+) .
4. Peel off the tape and connect the jumper harness to the connector
B.
5. Release the parking brake.
6. Install the aftermarket electric trailer brake controller according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
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1. Gain –
2. Gain +
3. Manual control lever
4. Boost
Trailer brake controller unit (if so
equipped)
The Trailer Brake Controller Unit (TBCU) , located
on the lower instrument panel, is a device that
assists the vehicle in having effective and smooth
braking while towing a trailer.
Operating modes:● Automatic mode: This is the normal op-
eration of the TBCU depending on the gain
and boost settings adjusted by the cus-
tomer. This mode will activate when vehicle
brake pedal is pressed.
● Manual mode: This mode is initiated by
adjusting the manual control lever from rest-
ing position. This mode will provide output
power to trailer brakes without applying the
vehicle brake pedal. To determine the output operation of the system:
● Gain + and Gain - : Used to increase or
decrease the braking force supplied to the
trailer brakes. To adjust the gain, press Gain
+ or Gain - to the desired point (0-10) . For
example: gain setting 6.0 is a typical starting
point for heavy loads.
● Boost: Used to adjust the feel of the auto-
matic brake event that occurs when the ve-
hicle brake pedal is applied. To set up boost,
press Boost button once to display for cur-
rent boost setting (display for 3 seconds) .
Keep pressing to increase boost level until
the desired level (0-3) is achieved.
● Manual Control Lever: Provides brake
output power to trailer brakes without apply-
ing the vehicle brake pedal. The amount of
brake output supplied corresponds to the
amount of pinch pressure applied to the
manual control lever.
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Prodigy® P2 initial screen at start up (15 seconds*)Boost off
Power to Prodigy® P2 with trailer connected and boost feature not engagedBoost level 1
Power to Prodigy® P2 with trailer connected and boost feature not engagedBoost level 2
Power to Prodigy® P2, trailer not connectedBoost level 3
Gain feature is adjustable from
toby increments of
*if sustained for longer, check trailer connections or visit a dealer for service
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WARNING
Do not exceed Gross Combined Weight
Rating (GVWR) . For additional informa-
tion about GVWR, refer to “Towing
Load/Specification” in this section of the
manual.
Pre-towing tips
●Be certain your vehicle maintains a level
position when a loaded and/or unloaded
trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it
has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down
condition; check for improper tongue load,
overload, worn suspension or other possible
causes of either condition.
● Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
● Keep the cargo load as low as possible in
the trailer to keep the trailer center of gravity
low.
● Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the
trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in
the back half. Also make sure the load is
balanced side to side.
● Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, ve-
hicle tire pressure, trailer light operation, and
trailer wheel lug nuts every time you attach a
trailer to the vehicle.
This graphic shows the suggested boost levels for different trailer sizes relative to the vehicle size.LTI2156
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●Be certain your rearview mirrors conform to
all federal, state or local regulations. If not,
install any mirrors required for towing before
driving the vehicle.
● Determine the overall height of the vehicle
and trailer so the required clearance is
known.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding of the
vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning,
stopping and backing up in an area which is free
from traffic. Steering stability and braking perfor-
mance will be somewhat different than under
normal driving conditions.
● Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
● Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or
lock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
tently becoming unlatched.
● Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
● Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
● Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed. ●
When backing up, hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections and
back up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up.
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. For additional information,
refer to “Automatic transmission park warn-
ing light” in the “Instruments and controls”
section and “Using 4-wheel drive (4WD)” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
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.
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●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.
Trailer Sway Assist:
To minimize trailer sway, your vehicle may apply
braking to individual wheels based on input from
your vehicle sensors and vehicle speed. Trailer
sway control is a function of the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system and is active when the
VDC function is enabled.
CAUTION
If the VDC-OFF switch is on (meaning VDC
system OFF) , the Trailer Sway Assist is
also disabled
When Trailer Sway Assist is in operation, the
VDC warning light blinks. When vehicle control is
regained, VDC warning light will turn OFF. For additional information about the VDC system,
refer to “VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH” and Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system” sections of this manual.
If Trailer Sway Assist activates, do the fol-
lowing:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions allow.
This combination will help stabilize the ve-
hicle
CAUTION
Do not try to correct trailer sway by steer-
ing or applying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply the brakes and pull to the side of the road in a
safe area.
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is bal- anced as described earlier in this section.
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NOTE:
Trailer Sway Assist cannot reduce trailer
sway in all situations.● Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires con-
siderably more distance than normal pass-
ing. Remember, the length of the trailer must
also pass the other vehicle before you can
safely change lanes.
● Use the Tow Mode or downshift the trans-
mission to a lower gear for engine braking
when driving down steep or long hills. This
will help slow the vehicle without applying
the brakes.
● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long
or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
● Increase your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
● NISSAN recommends that the cruise con-
trol (if so equipped) not be used while tow-
ing a trailer. ●
Some states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for vehicles that
are towing trailers. Obey the local speed
limits.
● Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-
nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after
50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.
● When launching a boat, don’t allow the wa-
ter level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or
rear bumper.
● Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights
before backing the trailer into the water or
the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, refer to
the “Do-it-yourself” section in this manual.
Tow mode
Using tow mode is recommended when pulling a
heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load. Press the
TOW MODE switch to activate tow mode. The
indicator light on the TOW MODE switch illumi-
nates when tow mode is selected. Press the
TOW MODE switch again to turn tow mode off.
Tow mode is automatically cancelled when the
ignition switch is turned off. Tow mode includes the following features:
● Grade logic — Adjusts transmission shifts
when pulling a trailer or hauling a load up a
grade.
● Downhill Speed Control (DSC) — automati-
cally downshifts when driving down a grade
with a trailer or heavy load to help control
vehicle speed.
Driving the vehicle in the tow mode with no
trailer/load or light trailer/light load will not cause
any damage. However, fuel economy may be
reduced and the transmission/engine driving
characteristics may feel unusual.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, refer to
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion in this manual.FLAT TOWING FOR 2-WHEEL
DRIVE (2WD) VEHICLE (if so
equipped)
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor
home.
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T
Tachometer ....................2-7
Tailgate ..................3-32,3-32
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-7
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
engine start ................2-46,5-14
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tie down hooks .................3-36
Tire Flat tire .....................6-3
Spare tire ...................6-4
TireandLoadingInformationlabel ....10-14
Tire chains ..................8-38
Tirepressure.................8-31
Tire rotation..................8-38
Tires of 4-wheel drive ............8-41
Types of tires .................8-37
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-53
Wheels and tires ..........8-31,10-10
Wheel/tire size ...............10-10
Tirepressure...................8-31 Low tire pressure warning light .......2-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). .5-3, 6-3
Towing 2-wheel drive models ............6-14
4-wheel drive models ............6-15
Flattowing.............10-51,10-52
Towing load/specification .........10-34
Trailer towing ................10-30
Towing a trailer .................10-30
Towingyourvehicle...............6-13
Tow mode switch ................2-66
Trailer Brake Controller Unit (TBCU) ......2-66Transceiver
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .......2-86,2-87,2-88,2-89,
2-89, 2-90
Transfer case ...................5-45
Transmission Driving with automatic transmission ....5-17
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) .....................10-12
Trip computer ..................2-11
Trip odometer ...................2-6
Troubleshooting guide
(NISSAN voice recognition system) .....4-140
Truckbox .................3-32,3-32
Truck - camper loading ............10-29
Turn signal switch ................2-54
U
Under seat storage bin ..........2-72,2-76
Uniform tire quality grading ..........10-53
USB interface ..................4-71
Audio file operation ..........4-70,4-72
Using four wheel drive (4WD) .........5-44
V
Vanity mirror ...................3-26
Variable voltage control system .........8-15
Vehicle dimensions and weights .......10-11
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-61
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-55
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ....5-55
Vehicle identification ..............10-12 Vehicle identification number (VIN)
......10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ...............10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . .10-12
Vehicle immobilizer system ........2-46,5-14
Vehicle Information Display ...........2-29
Vehicle loading information ..........10-16
Vehicle recovery .................6-15
Vehicle security system .............2-44
Vehicle security system
(NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
enginestart................2-46,5-14
Vents.......................4-32
Visors.......................3-26
Voice Prompt Interrupt ........4-117, 4-129
Voice recognition system ...........4-136
Voltmeter.....................2-10
W
Warning 4WD warning light ..............2-20
Airbagwarninglight.........1-58,2-26
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-20
Battery charge warning light ........2-22
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) warning
light......................5-22
Brake warning light .............2-21
Door open warning light ...........2-22
Driver’s seat belt warning light and
chime.....................2-23
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-23
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-43
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