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 ...
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Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control
system in your vehicle maintains the
interior temperature you select. The
system also adjusts the fan speed
and airflow levels.
1. Press the Auto button. The
i ...
Before mounting
If the rear seat backrests are adjustable:
Before mounting child restraint fixing systems,
return all of the rear seat backrests to the basic
position. ...
Instrument Panel
A. Exterior Lamp Controls.
Fog Lamps
(If Equipped).
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control.
Head-Up Display (HUD) (If Equipped).
B. Air Vents.
C. Turn and Lane-Change Lever.
See Turn and La ...
