Nissan X Trail T30 I 1 owners manual page 268

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opening the windows, switching the fan con-Remember the length of the trailer must alsohicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a trol to high and setting the temperature con-pass the other vehicle before you can safelymotor home. trol to the HOT position. change lanes. Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal Avoid holding the brake pedal down too longCAUTION circumstances. or too frequently. This could cause the brakes Avoid towing a trailer for the first 805 kmto overheat, resulting in reduced braking ef- Failure to follow these guidelines ficiency. can result in severe transmission (500 miles). Increase your following distance to allow for Haveyourvehicleservicedmoreoftenthanat damage. greater stopping distances while towing a Whenever flat towing your vehicle, intervals specified in the recommended main-trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually. tenance schedule. Do not use cruise control while towing aalways tow forward, never backward. When making a turn, your trailer wheels willtrailer. DONOTtowanyautomatictransmis- be closer to the inside of the turn than your Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-sion vehicle with all four wheels on vehicle wheels. To compensate for this, makenections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 80the ground (flat towing). Doing so a larger than normal turning radius during thekm (50 miles) of travel and at every break.WILL DAMAGE internal transmission turn. parts due to lack of transmission lu- Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely When stopped in traffic for long periods ofbrication. affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly caus-time in hot weather, put the vehicle in the P ing vehicle sway. When being passed by(Park) position. Foremergencytowingproceduresre- larger vehicles, be prepared for possibleWhen towing a trailer, the transmissionfer to “Towing Recommended by changes in crosswinds that could affect ve-oil/fluid should be changed more fre-NISSAN” in the “6. In case of emer- hicle handling. If swaying does occur, firmlyquently. For additional information, seegency” section of this manual. grip the steering wheel, steer straight ahead,the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” and immediately (but gradually) reduce ve-section earlier in this manual.Automatic transmission hicle speed. This combination will help stabi-FLAT TOWING lize the vehicle. Never increase speed. To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic Be careful when passing other vehicles.Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on thetransmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly MUST Passing while towing a trailer requires con-ground is sometimes called flat towing. Thisbe placed under the towed vehicle’s drive siderably more distance than normal passing.method is sometimes used when towing a ve-wheels. Always follow the dolly manufacturer’s Technical and consumer information 9-21 06.4.14/T30-J/V5.0

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