Nissan 350Z Fairlady Z owners manual page 280

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Always secure items in the trailer to preventspeed 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. When wiring the vehicle for Checkyourhitch, trailer tire pressure, vehicletrailer to go. Make small corrections and back towing, connect the stop and tail light pickuptire pressure, trailer light operation, and trailerup slowly. If possible, have someone guide into the vehicle electrical circuit at a point be-wheel lug nuts every time you attach a traileryou when you are backing up. tween the sensor and stop light or light switch.to the vehicle. Always block the wheels on both vehicle and Trailer brakes 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 and/or local regulations. Ifrecommended; however, if you must do so, make sure it conforms to federal and/or localnot, install any mirrors required for towingand if a vehicle is equipped with automatic regulations and that it is properly installed.before driving the vehicle.transmission, first apply the parking brake and block the wheels, and then move the Trailer towing tips transmission selector lever into the P (Park) WARNING position. If you move the selector lever to the In order to gain skill and an understanding of theP (Park) position before blocking the wheels Never connect a trailer brake systemvehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning,and applying the parking brake, the transmis- directly to the vehicle brake system.stopping and backing up in an area which is freesion may get damaged. from traffic. Steering stability, and braking per- When going down a hill, shift into a lower formance will be somewhat different than undergear and use the engine braking effect. Pre-towing tips normal driving conditions.When going up a long grade, downshift the Becertainavehicle maintains a level position Always secure items in the trailer to preventtransmission to a lower gear and reduce when a loaded and/or unloaded trailer isload shift while driving.speedtoreducechancesofengineoverload- hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it has an Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.ing and/or overheating. unusual nose-up or nose-down condition; Avoid sharp turns or lane changes. If the engine coolant rises to an extremely check for improper tongue load, overload, high temperature when the air conditioning worn suspension or other possible causes of Always drive a vehicle at a moderate speed.system is on, turn off the air conditioner. these conditions. Some states or provinces have specificCoolant heat can be additionally vented by Technical and consumer information 9-21 05.10.18/Z33-D/V5.0

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