Nissan Maxima: Towing a trailer
WARNING:
Overloading or improper loading of a trailer and its cargo can adversely affect vehicle handling, braking and performance and may lead to accidents.
CAUTION:
- Do 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.
- For 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 primarily to carry passengers and cargo. Remember that towing a trailer places additional loads on your vehicles engine, drive train, steering, braking 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 capability and the special equipment required for proper towing.
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 determ ...
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 section.
The total trailer load equals trailer wei ...
See also:
Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
• Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, ...
Brake assist system
WARNING
Do not be overconfident about the brake assist. It is not a system that brings
more braking ability to the vehicle beyond its braking capability. Always use the
utmost care when driving r ...
Power Mirrors
Power Mirrors
To adjust the mirrors:
1. Turn the control knob to the
L (left) or R (right) selecting the
driver or passenger mirror.
2. Push the control knob to the left,
right, up, or down ...
