Nissan Murano: Towing safety / Sway control device

Nissan Murano 2015-2022 Owners Manual / Technical and consumer information / Towing a trailer / Towing safety / Sway control device

Sudden maneuvers, wind gusts, and buffeting caused by other vehicles can affect trailer handling. Sway control devices may be used to help control these affects. If you choose to use one, contact a reputable trailer hitch supplier to make sure the sway control device will work with the vehicle, hitch, trailer and the trailer’s brake system. Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer for installing and using the sway control device.

Weight distribution hitch

This type of hitch is also called a “loadleveling” or “equalizing” hitch. A set of bars attach to the ball mount and to the trailer to distribute the tongue weight (hitch weight) of your trailer...

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 lbs. (907 kg). Tire pressures When towing a trailer, inflate the vehicle tires to the recommended cold tire pressure indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label...

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Nissan Murano 2015-2022 Owners Manual: Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped)

The heated steering wheel system is designed to operate only when the surface temperature of the steering wheel is below 68°F (20°C). Push the heated steering wheel switch to warm the steering wheel after the ignition switch is placed in the ON position...

Nissan Murano 2015-2022 Owners Manual: NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge

If the battery of the NISSAN Intelligent Key® is discharged, or environmental conditions interfere with the Intelligent Key operation, start the engine according to the following procedure: Place the shift lever in the P (Park) position. Firmly apply the foot brake...