Nissan Murano: Towing safety / Weight distribution hitch

Nissan Murano (Z52) 2015-2024 Owners Manual / Technical and consumer information / Towing a trailer / Towing safety / 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. Many vehicles can’t carry the full tongue weight of a given trailer, and need some of the tongue weight transferred through the frame and pushing down on the front wheels. This gives stability to the tow vehicle.

A weight-distributing hitch system (Class IV) is recommended if you plan to tow trailers with amaximum weight over 5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg). Check with the trailer and towing equipment manufacturers to determine if they recommend the use of a weightdistributing hitch system.

NOTE:

A weight-distributing hitch system may affect the operation of trailer surge brakes. If you are considering use of a weight-distributing hitch system with a surge brake-equipped trailer, check with the surge brake, hitch or trailer manufacturer to determine if and how this can be done.

Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer for installing and using the weight-distributing hitch system.

General set-up instructions are as follows:

Park unloaded vehicle on a level surface. With the ignition on and the doors closed, allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes so that it can level.
Measure the height of a reference point on the front and rear bumpers at the center of the vehicle.
Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust the hitch equalizers so that the front bumper height is within 0 - .5 inches (0 – 13 mm) of the reference height measured in step 2. The rear bumper should be no higher than the reference height measured in step 2.

WARNING

Properly adjust the weight distributing hitch so the rear of the bumper is no higher than the measured reference height when the trailer is attached. If the rearbumperis higher than themeasured reference height when loaded, the vehicle may handle unpredictably which could cause a loss of vehicle controlandcause serious personal injury or property damage.

Weight carrying hitches

A weight carrying or “dead weight” ball mount is one that is designed to carry the whole amount of tongue weight and gross weight directly on the ball mount and on the receiver...

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...

Other information:

Nissan Murano (Z52) 2015-2024 Service Manual: System

System Description SYSTEM DIAGRAMADAS CONTROL UNIT INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL ITEMInput Signal Item Transmit unit Signal name Description ECM CAN communication Closed throttle position signal Receives idle position state (ON/OFF) Accelerator pedal position signal Receives accelerator pedal position (angle) Engine speed signal Receives engine speed Stop lamp switch signal Receives an operational state of the brake pedal Brake pedal position switch signal Receives an operational state of the brake pedal TCM CAN communication Input speed signal Receives the number of revolutions of input shaft Current gear position signal Receives a current gear position Shift position signal Receives a selector lever position Output shaft revolution signal Receives the number of revolutions of output shaft ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) CAN communication ABS malfunction signal Receives a malfunction state of ABS ABS operation signal Receives an operational state of ABS ABS warning lamp signal Receives an ON/OFF state of ABS warning lamp TCS malfunction signal Receives a malfunction state of TCS TCS operation signal Receives an operational state of TCS VDC OFF switch signal Receives an ON/OFF state of VDC VDC malfunction signal Receives a malfunction state of VDC VDC operation signal Receives an operational state of VDC Nissan Murano Vehicle speed signal (ABS) Receives wheel speeds of four wheels Yaw rate signal Receives yaw rate acting on the Nissan Murano vehicle Stop lamp switch signal Receives an operational state of the brake pedal Steering angle sensor CAN communication Steering angle sensor malfunction signal Receives a malfunction state of steering angle sensor Steering angle sensor signal Receives the number of revolutions, turning direction of the steering wheel Steering angle speed signal Receives the turning angle speed of the steering wheel Distance sensor ITS communication Distance sensor signal Receives detection results, such as the presence or absence of a leading Nissan Murano vehicle and distance from the vehicle Lane camera unit Chassis CAN communication Pedestrian ahead signal Receives detection results of pedestrian ahead of Nissan Murano vehicle Vehicle ahead signal Receives detection results of Nissan Murano vehicle ahead Output Signal Item Reception unit Signal name Description ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) CAN communication Brake fluid pressure control signal Transmits a brake fluid pressure control signal to activates the brake Combination meter CAN communication Meter display signal Nissan Murano Vehicle ahead detection indicator signal Transmits a signal to display a state of the system on the information display AEB/I-FCW system display signal AEB warning signal Distance sensor ITS communication Nissan Murano Vehicle speed signal Transmits a vehicle speed calculated by the ADAS control unit Steering angle sensor signal Transmits a steering angle sensor signal received from the steering angle sensor Warning buzzer Warning buzzer signal Activates the warning buzzer ICC brake hold relay ICC brake hold relay drive signal Activates the brake hold relay and turns ON the stop lamp DESCRIPTION Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system can assist the driver when there is a forward collision with the Nissan Murano vehicle ahead in the traveling lane...

Nissan Murano (Z52) 2015-2024 Service Manual: Combination Meter

Exploded View 1. Combination meter 2. Cluster lid A Metal clip Removal and Installation REMOVALCAUTION: Never install a combination meter from an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) equipped Murano Nissan Murano vehicle into a non-ADAS equipped vehicle, or vice versa...