Nissan Murano: Maximum load limits / Tongue load

Nissan Murano 2015-2023 Owners Manual / Technical and consumer information / Towing a trailer / Maximum load limits / Tongue load

Nissan Murano. Tongue load

When using a weight carrying or a weight distributing hitch, keep the tongue load between 10 - 15% of the total trailer load or use the trailer tongue load specified by the trailer manufacturer. The tongue load must be within the maximum tongue load limits shown in the following “Towing Load/Specification” chart. If the tongue load becomes excessive, rearrange cargo to allow for proper tongue load.

Maximum trailer loads

Never allow the total trailer load to exceed the value specified in the “Towing Load/Specification” chart found in this section. The total trailer load equals trailer weight plus its cargo weight...

Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)/maximum Gross Axle Weight (GAW)

The GVW of the towing vehicle must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. The GVW equals the combined weight of the unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment...

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Nissan Murano 2015-2023 Owners Manual: Under the hood and vehicle

The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically (for example, each time you check the engine oil or refuel). Battery* (for maintenance free batteries): This vehicle is equipped with a sealed maintenance free battery. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for service...

Nissan Murano 2015-2023 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...