NISSAN 2012 Armada - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 465)

The available towing capacity may be less than
the maximum towing capacity due to the passen-
ger and cargo load in the vehicle.
Remember to keep trailer tongue weight be-
tween 10 - 15% of the trailer weight or within the
trailer tongue load specification recommended
by the trailer manufacturer. If the tongue load
becomes excessive, rearrange the cargo to ob-
tain the proper tongue load. Do not exceed the
maximum tongue weight specification shown in
the “Towing load/specification” chart even if the
calculated available tongue weight is greater
than 15%. If the calculated tongue weight is less
than 10% , reduce the total trailer weight to
match the available tongue weight.
Always verify that available capacities are within
the required ratings.
TOWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION
US US CAN
2WD 4WD 4WD
Maximum Towing Ca-
pacity*1 *2
w/o tow package
6,500 lb.
(2,948 kg)
6,500 lb.
(2,948 kg)
6,500 lb.
(2,948 kg)
with tow package
9,100 lb.
(4,128 kg)
9,000 lb.
(4,082 kg)
9,000 lb.
(4,082 kg)
Maximum Tongue
Load
w/o tow package
650 lb.
(295 kg)
650 lb.
(295 kg)
650 lb.
(295 kg)
with tow package
910 lb.
(413 kg)
900 lb.
(408 kg)
900 lb.
(408 kg)
Maximum Gross
Combined Weight
Rating
w/o tow package
12,800 lb.
(5,806 kg)
13,000 lb.
(5,897 kg)
13,000 lb.
(5,897 kg)
with tow package
15,100 lb.
(6,849 kg)
15,100 lb.
(6,849 kg)
15,100 lb.
(6,849 kg)
*1: The towing capacity values are calculated assuming a base vehicle with driver and any options required to achieve
the rating. Additional passengers, cargo and/or optional equipment will add weight to the vehicle and reduce your vehi-
cle’s maximum towing capacity.
*2: Use of a weight-distributing hitch system is recommended when towing over 5,000 lbs.
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