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Trailer towing

When towing a trailer reduces the life of the vehicle and its efficiency, as increases the load on the components involved in transmitting the torque (from the engine to the tires of the wheels).

Comply with the Specifications to the maximum permissible load on the coupling device and the rear overhang of the ball joint device.

Before towing a trailer make sure that he, as well as the vehicle meets the requirements of traffic rules and local regulations for admission to the operation of vehicles with a trailer. Use only approved hitches, the installation of which should be entrusted to experienced specialists. Similar demands are made to connect the trailer brake.

During trailer towing choose speed and other motion parameters based on the weight of the trailer. Remember that the trailer increases the actual weight of the vehicle, and do not exceed the maximum permissible vehicle weight and maximum axle loads. Heavy loads should be placed above the axis of the trailer.

Dimensions required to install the original hitch Nissan listed in the Specifications. To install the towing equipment is required to remove the rear bumper and the rear right hook.

On some models it established a sound indicator of direction indicators mounted on a trailer. The indicator is activated when the direction indicators, when their lights on the trailer are correct. If the indicator does not work, check the indicator lamps of the trailer.