Securing the load -14 – NISSAN 2008 Xterra User Manual

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5. Determine the combined weight of

luggage and cargo being loaded on

the vehicle. That weight may not

safely exceed the available cargo and

luggage load capacity calculated in

Step 4.

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,

load from your trailer will be trans-

ferred to your vehicle. Consult this

manual to determine how this re-

duces the available cargo and lug-

gage load capacity of your vehicle.

Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm

that you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle

Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle

Weight Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle.

See “Measurement of Weights” later in

this section.
Also check tires for proper inflation pres-

sures. See the Tire and Loading Informa-

tion label.

SECURING THE LOAD

There are tie down hooks located in both the

ceiling and floor of the cargo area as shown. The

tie down hooks can be used to secure cargo with

ropes or other types of straps. See “Channel tie

down hooks” following.
Do not apply a total load of more than 110

lbs. (490 N) to a single metal ceiling tie-

down hook when securing cargo.
Do not apply a total load of more than 110

lbs. (490 N) to a single plastic floor tie-

down hook when securing cargo.

WARNING

Properly secure all cargo with ropes or

straps to help prevent it from sliding or

shifting. Do not place cargo higher than

the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col-

lision, unsecured cargo could cause

personal injury.

Cargo area ceiling tie-down hooks

LTI0140

Adjustable cargo area floor tie-down

hooks

LTI0141

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Technical and consumer information

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2008 Xterra (xtr)

Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
06/26/07—debbie

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