7.26.1. Operating precautions

Avoid towing a trailer during the running-in schedule.

Choose proper coupling devices (trailer hitch, safety chain, roof carrier, etc.) for your vehicle and trailer. These devices are available from a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop where you can also obtain more detailed information about trailer towing.

It is advisable to contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop for towing details, before towing a trailer up steep slopes for long distances.

Never allow the total trailer load (trailer weight plus its cargo weight) to exceed the maximum set for the coupling device.

Contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop for more information on this matter.

The trailer must be loaded so that heavy goods are distributed over the axle and as low in the trailer as possible. Poor load distribution can seriously affect the stability of the trailer and tow vehicle.

Do not exceed the maximum permitted vertical load on the trailer hitch.

Do not exceed the maximum gross vehicle weight. This is the combined weight of the vehicle, driver, passengers, cargo, and load on the towing coupling device (where fitted). You can find the maximum gross vehicle weight on the vehicle identification label (see

Before driving, make sure that the lighting system of the trailer works properly.

Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration and stops.

Avoid sharp turns and lane changes.

Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed.

Always block the wheels on both vehicle and trailer when parking. Apply the handbrake (where fitted) on the trailer. Parking on a steep slope is not recommended.

If parking on a steep slope is unavoidable it is also advisable to put the vehicle into gear, or select P (Park (Automatic (DCT) models)), and turn the front wheels into the kerb (in addition to the other precautions described). Before parking on a steep slope consider the incline (the towing weights quoted are for a 12% slope).

Follow the trailer manufacturer's instructions.

Have your vehicle serviced more often than at the intervals specified in the separately provided Warranty Information and Maintenance booklet.

Trailer towing requires more fuel than under normal circumstances because of a considerable increase in traction power required and resistance.

When towing a trailer, observe the following restricted towing speed:

Speed: below 100 km/h (62 MPH)