Nissan X Trail T30 I 1 owners manual page 267

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Always secure items in the trailer to preventcific speed limits for vehicles that are towing the proper equipment and to have itload shifts while driving.trailers. Obey the local speed limits. installed. Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the When backing up, hold the bottom of the trailer load is in the front half and 40% is insteering wheel with one hand. Move your Trailer lights should comply with federal and/orthe back half.hand in the direction in which you want the local regulations. For assistance in hooking up Checkyourhitch, trailer tire pressure, vehicletrailer to go. Make small corrections and back trailer lights, contact a NISSAN dealer or repu-tire pressure, trailer light operation, and trailerup slowly. If possible, have someone guide table trailer dealer. wheel lug nuts every time you attach a traileryou when you are backing up. Trailer brakes to the vehicle. Always block the wheels on both vehicle and Be certain your rear view mirrors conform totrailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not If your trailer is equipped with a braking system,all federal, state or local regulations. If not,recommended; however, if you must do so, make sure it conforms to federal and/or localinstall any mirrors required for towing beforeandif your vehicle is equipped with automatic regulations and that it is properly installed.driving the vehicle.transmission, first block the wheels and apply the parking brake, and then move the selector WARNING Trailer towing tips lever into the P (Park) position. If you move the selector lever to the P (Park) position In order to gain skill and an understanding of thebefore blocking the wheels and applying the Never connect a trailer brake systemvehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning,parking brake, transmission damage could directly to the vehicle brake system.stopping and backing up in an area which is freeoccur. from traffic. Steering stability, and braking per- When going down a hill, shift into a lower Pre-towing tips formance will be somewhat different than undergear and use the engine braking effect. normal driving conditions.When going up a long grade, downshift the Be certain your vehicle maintains a level Always secure items in the trailer to preventtransmission to a lower gear and reduce position when a loaded and/or unloadedload shift while driving.speedtoreducechancesofengineoverload- trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.ing and/or overheating. has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down con- Avoid sharp turns or lane changes. If the engine coolant rises to an extremely dition; check for improper tongue load, over-high temperature when the air conditioning load, worn suspension or other possible Always drive your vehicle at a moderatesystem is on, turn off the air conditioner. causes of either condition.speed. Some states or provinces have spe-Coolant heat can be additionally vented by 9-20 Technical and consumer information 06.4.14/T30-J/V5.0

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