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from owners manual to the vehicle Nissan Patrol, year of production 1997:
VEHI CLE SECUR ITY
BR AKE SYSTEM
• 2,270 kg (5,005 Ib) for leaf spring When leaving your unoccupied: The brake system
vehicle has two
separate
er towing hydr aulic
Ib) for a trailer with brakes. Vehicle damage resulting from improp
suspension model with 7.5 0R1 6 or
circu its. If circuit
one malfunctions,
warran you
procedu res is not will still
covered by NISSAN • Always take the you - even when
• Except for ZD30DD Ti engine model - The key with
235/85R 16 tires
have braking ability at two wheels.
the re
ties. Information on trailer towing and
leaving the vehicl own garage.
e in your
maximum 3,500 kg (7, 71 Ib) 8 for a trailer with
from a
quir ed equipm ent should be obtaine d The trailer must be loaded so that heavy goods
BRAKE PRECAUTI ONS
brakes. • Close all window tely and lock all
s comple
NISSAN dealer.
are placed over the axle.
doors.
Pickup model: Vacuum assisted brakes
Maxim um tongue load TIRE PRESS UR E • Always park your where it can be
• The maxi mum 750 kg (1 ,654 Ib) for a trai ler ' vehicle
The brake booster aids braking by using engine
Never allow the tongue load to exceed 1 0% of When towing a trailer, inflate the vehicle tir es to seen. Park in a well lit area during the night.
without brakes.
vacu um. If the engine stops, you can stop the il
the total trailer load. If the tongue load exceeds the ma ximum recommended COLD tire pressure • If the security syst em equipped, use it -
is vehicle by depressing the foot brake pedal.
• The maximum 3,20 0 kg (7,056 for Ib) a trailer rearrange the trailer.
1 0%, cargo in the ted on the tir� placard (fu ll loading shown
dica
in
even for a short period.
However, greater foot pressure on the foot brake
with brakes.
on the tire placard).
• Never leave childr en or pets in the vehicle pedal will be required to stop the vehicle. The
2. The total trailer load must be lower than the
SAFETY CHAINS
stopping di stance will be longer.
unattended.
following three values even if it does not CA0050 '
Always use a suitable chain between the vehicle
If the engine is not running or is turned off while
exceed the maximum permissible trailer • Never leave valuable the vehicle. Al
s inside
and trailer. The chain should be crossed and
Ma ximum rear gross axle weight driving, the power assisted brakes will not func
loads. you.
ways take valuables with
sho uld be attached to the hitch, not to the
tion. Braking will be harder.
• Towing capacity disp layed on a tow-bar. The rear gross axle weight must not exceed the
• Never leave the vehicle documents in the
vehicle bumper or axle. Be sure to leave enough
Gr oss Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
vehicle.
• Trailer's gross vehicle mass marked on a slack in the chain to permit turning corners. A WA RNING:
GAWR:
coupling body.
• Never leave articles on a roof rack. Remove
TR AILER BR AKES Do not coast with the engine stopped.
them from the rack and keep and lock them in
• Rear - Wagon and Har dtop models
Gross vehicle mass marked on a trailer data
Ensure that trailer brakes are installed as re
Using brakes
the luggage com partment or inside the ve
plate.
1, 800 kg (3,969 Ib)
qu ired by local regulations. Also check that all
hicle.
Avoid resting your foot on the foot brake pedal
other trailer equipment conforms to local regu
The maximum trailer load which can be towed by
Rear - Pickup model
• Never leave the spare key in the vehicle. while driving. This will overheat the brakes, wear
lations.
your vehicle depends on the towing equipment
• kg (3,969 Ib) for coil spring out the brake linin gs/pads faster, and incr ease
1, 800
fitted to the vehicle. Therefore, it is im portant to
Always block the wheels on both the vehicle and
suspension model fuel consumption.
not only have the correct equipment fitted but
trai ler when parking. Apply the hand brake on the
also to use it correctly. Towing loads greater • 2,240 kg (4,939 Ib) for leaf spring
To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the
trai ler if equipped. Parking on a steep slope is
than the value specified for your vehicle or using
suspension model with 265/75R 16
brakes from overheat ing,