Nissan Murano: Maximum load limits / 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. In
addition, front or rear GAW must not exceed
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification
label.
Towing capacities are calculated assuming
a base vehicle with driver and any options
required to achieve the rating. Additional
passengers, cargo and/or optional
equipment, such as the trailer hitch, will
add weight to the vehicle and reduce your
vehicle’s maximum towing capacity and
trailer tongue load.
The vehicle and trailer need to be weighed
to confirm the vehicle is within the GVWR,
Front GAWR, Rear GAWR, Gross Combined
Weight Rating (GCWR) and Towing capacity.
All vehicle and trailer weights can be measured
using platform type scales commonly
found at truck stops, highway weigh
stations, building supply centers or salvage
yards.
To determine the available payload capacity
for tongue/king pin load, use the following
procedure.
- Locate the GVWR on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label.
- Weigh your vehicle on the scale with all
of the passengers and cargo that are
normally in the vehicle when towing a
trailer.
- Subtract the actual vehicle weight from
the GVWR. The remaining amount is
the available maximum tongue/king
pin load.
To determine the available towing capacity,
use the following procedure.
- Find the GCWR for your vehicle on the
"Towing Load/Specification" chart
found in this section.
- Subtract the actual vehicle weight
fromthe GCWR.The remaining amount
is the available maximum towing capacity.
To determine the Gross Trailer Weight,
weigh your trailer on a scale with all equipment
and cargo, that are normally in the
trailer when it is towed. Make sure the
Gross trailer weight is not more than the
Gross Trailer Weight Rating shown on the
trailer and is not more than the calculated
available maximum towing capacity.
Also weigh the front and rear axles on the
scale to make sure the Front Gross Axle
Weight and Rear Gross Axle Weight are not
more than Front Gross Axle Weight and
Rear Gross Axle Weight on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. The
cargo in the trailer and vehicle may need to
be moved or removed to meet the specified
ratings.
Example:
- Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) as weighed
on a scale - including passengers, cargo
and hitch - 6,350 lbs. (2,880 kg).
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
from F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label
- 7,250 lbs. (3,289 kg).
- Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)
from “Towing Load/Specification" chart
- 15,100 lbs. (6,849 kg).
- Maximum Trailer towing capacity from
“Towing Load/Specification" chart -
9,100 lbs. (4,128 kg).

The available towing capacity may be less
than the maximum towing capacity due to
the passenger and cargo load in the vehicle.
Remember to keep trailer tongue weight
between 10 - 15% of the trailer weight or
within the trailer tongue load specification
recommended by the trailer manufacturer.
If the tongue load becomes excessive, rearrange
the cargo to obtain the proper
tongue load. Do not exceed the maximum
tongue weight specification shown in the
“Towing load/specification” chart even if
the calculated available tongue weight is
greater than 15%. If the calculated tongue
weight is less than 10%, reduce the total
trailer weight to match the available
tongue weight.
Always verify that available capacities are
within the required ratings.
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...
CAUTION
Exceeding the maximum trailer frontal
area specification may exceed the towing
capacity of the vehicle. This may affect
the towing performance and lead
to vehicle damage...
Other information:
Symptom Table
SYSTEM — BASIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SYMPTOM Reference page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA) ENGINE STALL HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING IDLING VIBRATION SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Fuel
Fuel pump circuit
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
Diagnosis Procedure
Fuel pressure regulator system
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Work Procedure
Fuel injector circuit
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
Component Function Check
Evaporative emission system
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
System Description
Air
Positive crankcase ventilation system
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
1
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV)
Incorrect idle speed adjustment
1
1
1
1
1
Work Procedure
Electric throttle control actuator
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
DTC Description, DTC Description
Ignition
Incorrect ignition timing adjustment
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
Work Procedure
Ignition circuit
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Component Function Check
Power supply and ground circuit
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
Diagnosis Procedure
Mass air flow sensor circuit
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
DTC Description, DTC Description
Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit
3
3
3
DTC Description, DTC Description
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 circuit
DTC Description, DTC Description, DTC Description, DTC Description, DTC Description
Throttle position sensor circuit
2
2
DTC Description, DTC Description, DTC Description, DTC Description, DTC Description
Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit
3
2
1
DTC Description, DTC Description, DTC Description, DTC Description
Knock sensor circuit
2
3
DTC Description
Engine oil temperature sensor
4
2
3
DTC Description, DTC Description
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) circuit
2
2
DTC Description
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) circuit
3
2
DTC Description
Nissan Murano Vehicle speed signal circuit
2
3
3
3
DTC Description
ECM
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
DTC Description, DTC Description
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve circuit
3
2
1
3
2
2
3
3
DTC Description
Intake valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve circuit
DTC Description
Exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve
3
2
1
3
2
2
3
3
DTC Description
PNP signal circuit
3
3
3
3
3
DTC Description
VIAS control solenoid valve 1 circuit
1
DTC Description
VIAS control solenoid valve 2 circuit
1
DTC Description
Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit
2
3
3
4
Component Function Check
Electrical load signal circuit
3
Component Function Check
Air conditioner circuit
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Work Flow
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
4
Work Flow
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection...
Exploded View
1.
Intake manifold collector
2.
Intake manifold collector gasket
3.
Bracket clip
4.
Electric throttle control actuator
5.
Electric throttle control actuator gasket
A.
Refer to Removal and Installation.
Front
Removal and Installation
WARNING:
Do not drain the engine coolant when the engine is hot to avoid the danger of being scalded...