2005 Nissan Murano Owner's Manual - Page 302

TOWING A TRAILER should not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). These ratings are given on the vehicle certification label that is located on the driver's door lock pillar. If weight ratings are exceeded, move or remove items to bring all weights below the ratings. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. ¼ For the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps the engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. 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. CAUTION Overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. Failures caused by overloading are not covered by your warranty. CA0009 WARNING Overloading or improper loading of a trailer and its cargo can adversely affect vehicle handling, braking and performance and may lead to accidents. CAUTION Vehicle damage resulting from improper towing procedures are not covered by NISSAN warranties. CAUTION ¼ Do not tow a trailer or haul a heavy load for the first 500 miles (800 km). MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS Maximum trailer loads Never allow the total trailer load to exceed the value specified in the Towing Load/Specification Technical and consumer information 9-17