Nissan Maxima VI 6 A34 owners manual page 292

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Trailer lights WARNING Trailer towing tips CAUTION Never connect a trailer brake system di-In order to gain skill and an understanding of the rectly to the vehicle brake system.vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning, When splicing into the vehicle electrical stopping and backing up in an area which is free system, a commercially available power-Pre-towing tipsfrom traffic. Steering stability and braking perfor- type module/converter must be used to● Be certain your vehicle maintains a levelmance will be somewhat different than under provide power for all trailer lighting. Thisposition when a loaded and/or unloadednormal driving conditions. unit uses the vehicle battery as a directtrailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it power source for all trailer lights while ● Alwayssecureitems in the trailer to prevent using the vehicle tail light, stoplight andhas an abnormal nose-up or nose-download shift while driving. turn signal circuits as a signal source. Thecondition; check for improper tongue load,● Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops. module/converter must draw no moreoverload,wornsuspensionorotherpossible that 15 milliamps from the stop and tailcauses of either condition.● Avoid sharp turns or lane changes. lamp circuits. Using a module/converter● Alwayssecureitems in the trailer to prevent● Always drive your vehicle at a moderate that exceeds these power requirementsload shift while driving.speed. Some states or provinces have spe- may damage the vehicle’s electrical sys- cific speed limits for vehicles that are towing tem. See a reputable trailer dealer to ob-● Loadthetrailersoapproximately60%ofthetrailers. Obey the local speed limits. tain the proper equipment and to have ittrailer load is in the front half and 40% is in installed. the back half. ● When backing up, hold the bottom of the Trailer lights should comply with federal and/or● Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, ve-steering wheel with one hand. Move your local regulations. For assistance in hooking up hand in the direction in which you want the hicle tire pressure, trailer light operation, andtrailer to go. Make small corrections and trailer lights, contact a NISSAN dealer or repu-trailer wheel lug nuts every time you attach aback up slowly. If possible, have someone table trailer dealer. trailer to the vehicle. guide you when you are backing up. Trailer brakes ● Becertain your rearview mirrors conform to● Always block the wheels on both vehicle and If your trailer is equipped with a braking system,all federal, state or local regulations. If not,trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not make sure it conforms to federal and/or localinstall any mirrors required for towing beforerecommended; however, if you must do so, regulations and that it is properly installed.driving the vehicle.and if your vehicle is equipped with an auto- matic transmission, first block the wheels and apply the parking brake, and then move the 9-18 Technical and consumer information ZREVIEWCOPY—2006Maxima(max) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 06/23/05—tbrooksX

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