2003 Nissan Murano Owner's Manual - Page 247
2003 Nissan Murano Manual
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TOWING A TRAILER CAUTION Overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. Failures caused by overloading are not covered by your warranty. WARNING Vehicle damage and/or personal injury resulting from improper towing procedures is not covered by NISSAN warranties. A NISSAN Trailer Towing Guide (U.S. only) containing information on trailer towing ability and the special equipment required may be obtained from a NISSAN dealer. CA0009 MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS Maximum trailer loads Never allow the total trailer load to exceed the value specified in the following Towing Load/Specification Chart. The total trailer load equals trailer weight plus its cargo weight. ¼ When towing a trailer load of 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) or more, trailers with a brake system MUST be used. The maximum GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) should not exceed the value specified in the following Towing Load/Specification Chart. The GCWR equals the combined weight of the towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo) Your new vehicle was designed to be used primarily to carry passengers and cargo. Remember that towing a trailer will place additional loads on your vehicle's engine, drive train, steering, braking and other systems. A Nissan Trailer Towing Guide (US only) is available from a NISSAN dealer. This guide includes information on trailer towing ability and the special equipment required for proper towing. 9-16 Technical and consumer information