NISSAN 2006 Altima - Manual (Page 287)

4,203 lb. (1906 kg) GVWR
– 3,961 lb. (1796 kg) GVW
= 242 lb. (109 kg) Available for tongue
weight
1,000 lb. (454 kg) Capacity available for
towing
242 lb. (109 kg) Available tongue weight
/ 1,000 lb. (454 kg) Available capacity
= 24 % tongue weight
In this case, more tongue weight capacity is
available than is needed to pull the maximum
weight trailer. Remember to keep trailer tongue
weight between 10 – 15 % of the trailer weight. If
the tongue load becomes excessive, rearrange
cargo to allow for proper tongue load. Always
verify that available capacities are under the re-
quired ratings.
TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION
TOWING LOAD / SPECIFICATION
UNIT: lb (kg)
MAXIMUM TOWING
LOAD
1,000 (454)
MAXIMUM TONGUE
LOAD
100 (45)
TOWING SAFETY
Trailer hitch
Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and trailer.
A genuine NISSAN trailer hitch is available from
your NISSAN dealer (Canada only). Make sure
the trailer hitch is securely attached to the ve-
hicle, to help avoid personal injury or property
damage due to sway caused by crosswinds,
rough road surfaces or passing trucks.
Hitch ball
Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and weight
rating for your trailer:
● The required hitch ball size is stamped on
most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls also
have the size printed on the top of the ball.
● Choose the proper class hitch ball based on
the trailer weight.
● The diameter of the threaded shank of the
hitch ball must be matched to the ball mount
hole diameter. The hitch ball shank should
be no more than 1/16” smaller than the hole
in the ball mount.
● The threaded shank of the hitch ball must be
long enough to be properly secured to the
ball mount. There should be at least 2
threads showing beyond the lock washer
and nut.
Sway control device
Sway control devices are used to help control the
effects of sudden maneuvers, wind gusts, and
buffeting caused by other vehicles. Make sure the
sway control device is compatible with the trail-
er’s brake system.
Class I hitch
Class I trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 2,000 lb (909 kg).
You may add Class I trailer hitch equipment to the
vehicle that has a 2,000 lb (909 kg) maximum
weight rating, but your vehicle is only capable of
Technical and consumer information 9-19
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REVIEW COPY— 2006 Altima (l30)
Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
03/03/06—debbie
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