2007 Nissan Murano Owner's Manual - Page 329

trol to the HOT position. ¼ If the transmission fluid rises to an extremely high temperature, a high fluid temperature protection mode may operate. See page 5-16 for details. If necessary, pull to the side of the road at a safe place and let the transmission cool before continuing. ¼ Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal circumstances. ¼ Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles (805 km). ¼ Have your vehicle serviced more often than at intervals specified in the recommended maintenance schedule. ¼ When making a turn, your trailer wheels will be closer to the inside of the turn than your vehicle wheels. To compensate for this, make a larger than normal turning radius during the turn. ¼ Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly causing vehicle sway. When being passed by larger vehicles, be prepared for possible changes in crosswinds that could affect vehicle handling. If swaying does occur, firmly grip the steering wheel, steer straight ahead, and immediately (but gradually) reduce vehicle speed. This combination will help stabi- lize the vehicle. Never increase speed. ¼ Be careful when passing other vehicles. Passing while towing a trailer requires considerably more distance than normal passing. Remember the length of the trailer must also pass the other vehicle before you can safely change lanes. ¼ Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced braking efficiency. ¼ Increase your following distance to allow for greater stopping distances while towing a trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually. ¼ Do not use cruise control while towing a trailer. ¼ Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every break. ¼ When stopped in traffic for long periods of time in hot weather, put the vehicle in the P (Park) position. hicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor home. CAUTION ¼ Failure to follow these guidelines can result in severe transmission damage. ¼ Whenever flat towing your vehicle, always tow forward, never backward. ¼ DO NOT tow any continuously variable transmission vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (flat towing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE internal transmission parts due to lack of transmission lubrication. ¼ For emergency towing procedures refer to "Towing recommended by NISSAN" in the "6. In case of emergency" section of this manual. FLAT TOWING Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is sometimes called flat towing. This method is sometimes used when towing a ve- Continuously variable transmission To tow a vehicle equipped with a continuously variable transmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly MUST be placed under the towed vehicle's drive wheels. Always follow the dolly 9-22 Technical and consumer information