Nissan X Trail T30 I 1 owners manual page 263

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MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS traction situations (for example, on slippery boat Your engine, axle or other parts ramps). could be damaged. Maximum trailer loads Temperature conditions also can affect towing. For the first 800 km (500 miles) thatNever allow the total trailer load to exceed theFor example, towing a heavy trailer in high youtowatrailer, do not drive over 80value specified in the Towing Load/Specificationoutside temperatures on graded roads can af- km/h (50 mph) and do not makeChart found later in this section. The total trailerfect engine performance and cause overheating. starts at full throttle. This helps theload equals trailer weight plus its cargo weight.The transmission high fluid temperature protec- engine and other parts of your ve- Whentowing a trailer load of 454 kg (1,000tion mode, which helps reduce the chance of hicle wear in at the heavier loads. transmission damage, could activate and auto- lbs.) or more, trailers with a brake systemmatically decrease engine power. Vehicle speed MUSTbeused. maydecrease to 65 to 80 km/h (40 to 50 MPH) Your new vehicle was designed to be usedThemaximumGCWR(GrossCombinedWeightunder high load. Plan your trip carefully to ac- primarily to carry passengers and cargo. Re-Rating) should not exceed the value specified incount for trailer and vehicle load, weather, and memberthattowing a trailer will place additionalthe following Towing Load/Specification Chart.road conditions. loads on your vehicle’s engine, drive train, steer-The GCWRequals the combined weight of the ing, braking and other systems. WARNING towingvehicle (including passengers and cargo) WARNING plus the total trailer load. Towing loads greaterOverheating can result in reduced en- than these or using improper towing equipmentgine power and vehicle speed. Also, could adversely affect vehicle handling, brakingwhen the high temperature mode oper- Vehicle damage resulting from im-and performance. proper towing procedures is not cov- ates, vehicle speed may be gradually ered by NISSAN warranties.Towing loads greater than specified or usingreduced. The reduced speed may be improper towing equipment could adversely af-lower than other traffic, which could fect vehicle handling, braking and performance.increase the chance of a collision. Be The ability of your vehicle to tow a trailer is notespecially careful when driving. If nec- only related to the maximum trailer loads, butessary, pull to the side of the road at a also the places you plan to tow. Tow weightssafe place and allow the engine to cool appropriate for level highway driving may have toor the transmission to return to normal be reduced on very steep grades or in low 9-16 Technical and consumer information 06.4.14/T30-J/V5.0

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