NISSAN MURANO 2003 1.G Owners Manual

trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so,
first block the wheels and apply the parking
brake, and then move the selector lever into
the P (Park) position. If you move the selector
lever to the P (Park) position before blocking
the wheels and applying the parking brake,
transmission damage could occur.

When going down a hill, shift into a lower
gear and use the engine braking effect.
When ascending a long grade, downshift the
transmission to a lower gear and reduce
speed to reduce chances of engine overload-
ing and/or overheating.

If the engine coolant rises to an extremely
high temperature when the air conditioning
system is on, turn off the air conditioner.
Coolant heat can be additionally vented by
opening the windows, switching the fan con-
trol to high and setting the temperature con-
trol to the HOT position.

If the transmission fluid rises to an extremely
high temperature, a high fluid temperature
protection mode may operate. See page
5-13 for details. If necessary, pull to the side
of the road at a safe place and let the
transmission cool before continuing.

Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.
Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles
(800 km).

Have your vehicle serviced more often than at
intervals specified in the recommended main-
tenance schedule.

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.

Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely
affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly caus-
ing vehicle sway. When being passed by
larger vehicles, be prepared for possible
changes in crosswinds that could affect ve-
hicle handling. If swaying does occur, firmly
grip the steering wheel, steer straight ahead,
and immediately (but gradually) reduce ve-
hicle speed. This combination will help stabi-
lize the vehicle. Never increase speed.

Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires con-
siderably more distance than normal passing.
Remember the length of the trailer must also
pass the other vehicle before you can safely
change lanes.

Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long
or too frequently. This could cause the brakesto overheat, resulting in reduced braking ef-
ficiency.
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DOT (Department Of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature ATreadwearTreadwear grade is a comparative rating based
on tire wear rate when tested under controlled
conditions on specified government test
courses. For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one and a half (1-1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100. How-
ever, relative tire performance depends on actual
driving conditions, and may vary significantly
from the norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road char-
acteristics and climate.Traction AA, A, B and CThe traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and con-crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to your ve-
hicle tires is based on straight-ahead
braking traction tests, and does not in-
clude acceleration, cornering, hydro-
planing, or peak traction characteristics.Temperature A, B and CTemperature grades are A (the highest), B, and
C. They represent a tire’s resistance to heat
build-up, and its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause tire material to degener-
ate, reducing tire life. Excessive temperatures
can lead to sudden tire failure. Grade C corre-
sponds to a performance level which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades A and
B represent higher levels of performance on
laboratory test wheels than the minimum re-
quired by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat buildup and pos-
sible tire failure.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY
GRADING
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Your NISSAN is covered by the following emis-
sion warranties.
For US:

Emission Defects Warranty

Emissions Performance Warranty
(See Warranty Information Booklet for de-
tails)
For Canada:
Emission Control System Warranty
Details of these warranties may be found with
other vehicle warranties in your Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet that comes with your NISSAN
vehicle. If you did not receive a Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet or it has become lost, you may
obtain a replacement by writing to:

Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 191
Gardena, CA. 90248-0191

Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario,
L4W 4Z5
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately inform
the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration
(NHTSA)
in addition to notifying
NISSAN.
If
NHTSA
receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However,NHTSA
cannot become involved
in individual problems between you, your
dealer, or NISSAN.
To contact
NHTSA
, you may call the Auto
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236.
You may also write to:NHTSA
, U.S. Depart-
ment of Transportation, Washington, D.C.
20590. You can also obtain other information
about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
You may notify NISSAN by contacting our Con-
sumer Affairs Department, toll-free, at 1-800-
662-6200.
In Hawaii call (808) 836-0888.Due to legal requirements in some states/
areas, your vehicle may be required to be in what
is called the “ready condition” for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emis-
sion control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when
it is driven through certain driving patterns.
Usually, the “ready condition” can be obtained
by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a not “ready condition”. Before taking
the I/M test, drive the vehicle through the follow-
ing pattern to set the vehicle to the ready
condition. If you cannot or do not want to
perform the driving pattern, a NISSAN dealer
can conduct it for you.
WARNING
Always drive the vehicle in a safe and
prudent manner according to traffic
conditions, and obey all traffic laws.
1. Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle until
the engine coolant temperature gauge needle
points between the C and H (normal operat-
ing temperature).
EMISSIONCONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTYREPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
(US only)READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
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2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h),
then quickly release the accelerator pedal
completely and keep it released for at least 6
seconds.
3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a
moment, then drive the vehicle at a speed of
53 to 60 MPH (86 to 96 km/h) for at least 5
minutes.
4. Stop the vehicle. Leave the engine running.
5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH (55 km/h)
and maintain the speed for 20 seconds.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 at least 3 times.
7. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h)
and maintain the speed for at least 3 minutes.
8. Stop the vehicle. Place the transmission se-
lector lever in the “P” or “N” position.
9. Turn the engine off.
10.Repeat steps 1 through 8 at least one more
time.
If step 1 through 7 is interrupted, repeat the
preceding step. Any safe driving mode is ac-
ceptable between steps. Do not stop the engine
until step 7 is completed.
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A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best
source of service and repair information for your
vehicle. Filled with wiring diagrams, illustrations
and step-by-step diagnostic and adjustment
procedures, this manual is the same one used by
the factory trained technicians working at autho-
rized NISSAN dealerships. Also available are
genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals, and genu-
ine NISSAN Service and Owner’s Manuals for
older NISSAN models.In the USA:
For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Service Manualsfor the 2000 model
year and later, contact:
Tweddle Litho Company
1-800-639-8841
www.nissan-techinfo.com
For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Service Manualsfor the 1999 model
year and prior, see a NISSAN dealer, or contact:
DDS Distribution Services, Ltd.
20770 Westwood Dr.
Strongsville OH 44136
1-800-247-5321For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Owner’s Manualsfor the 2002
model year and prior, see a NISSAN dealer, or
contact:
DDS Distribution Services, Ltd.
20770 Westwood Dr.
Strongsville OH 44136
1-800-247-5321
In Canada:
To purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN
Service Manual or Owner’s Manual please con-
tact your nearest NISSAN dealer. For the phone
number and location of a NISSAN Dealer in your
area call the NISSAN Satisfaction Center at
1-800-387-0122 and a bilingual NISSAN rep-
resentative will assist you.
Also available are Genuine NISSAN Service and
Owner’s Manuals for older NISSAN models.
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISIONUnfortunately, accidents do occur. In this unlikely
event, there is some important information you
should know. Many insurance companies rou-
tinely authorize the use of non-genuine collision
parts in order to cut costs, among other reasons.
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Insist on the use of Genuine Nissan
Collision Parts!If you want your vehicle to be restored using
parts made to Nissan’s original exacting speci-
fications — if you want to help it to last and hold
its resale value, the solution is simple.Tell your
insurance agent and your repair shop to
only use Genuine Nissan Collision Parts.
Nissan does not warrant non-Nissan parts, nor
does Nissan’s warranty apply to damage caused
by a non-genuine part.
Using Genuine Nissan Parts can help protect
your personal safety, preserve your warranty
protection and maintain the resale value of your
vehicle. And if your vehicle was leased, using
Genuine Nissan Parts may prevent or limit un-
necessary excess wear and tear expenses at the
end of your lease.
Nissan designs its hoods with crumple zones to
minimize the risk that the hood will penetrate the
windshield of your vehicle in an accident. Non-
genuine (imitation) parts may not provide such
built in safeguards. Also, non-genuine parts of-
ten show premature wear, rust and corrosion.Why should you take a chance?In over 40 states, the law says you must be
advised if non-genuine parts are used to repair
your vehicle. And some states have enactedlaws that restrict insurance companies from
authorizing the use of non-genuine collision
parts during the new vehicle warranty. These
laws help protect you, so you can take action to
protect yourself.
It’s your right!If you should need further information visit us at:
www.nissanusa.com.
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock brake system)................................ 5-22
Aiming control, headlights....................................... 2-22
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front air bag
system) .................................................................. 1-15
Side and curtain (See supplemental side air bag
and curtain side-impact air bag systems) .... 1-17
Air bag warning labels ............................................. 1-20
Air bag warning light .................................... 1-20, 2-12
Air cleaner housing filter.......................................... 8-16
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation .................................. 4-15
Air conditioner service ........................... 4-15, 4-18
Air conditioner specification label .................. 9-12
Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations ...................................... 4-18, 9-6
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) ......... 4-15
Alcohol, drugs and driving......................................... 5-5
All wheel drive (AWD) ............................................. 5-17
Anchor point locations
Top tether strap .................................................. 1-41
Antenna ........................................................................ 4-31
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .............................. 5-22
Anti-lock brake warning light .................................... 2-9
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care .................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ..................................... 7-3Armrest ........................................................................... 1-9
Audible reminders ..................................................... 2-15
Audio operation precautions .................................. 4-20
Audio, steering switch for audio system ............. 4-30
Audio system .............................................................. 4-19
Autochanger, Compact Disc (CD) ....................... 4-28
Autolight system ........................................................ 2-21
Automatic
Anti-glare inside mirror ...................................... 3-15
Drive positioner ................................................... 3-16
Automatic seat positioner, seat ............................. 3-16
Avoiding collision and rollover .................................. 5-4
AWD lock switch operations ................................. 5-18
B
Back door ...................................................................... 3-9
Battery .......................................................................... 8-14
Battery saver system ......................................... 2-22
Battery replacement, (See remote keyless entry
system) ........................................................................... 3-7
Before starting the engine ......................................... 5-9
Belts (See drive belts) ............................................. 8-15
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......................... 5-22
Brake booster ...................................................... 8-20
Brake fluid............................................................. 8-12
Brake pedal .......................................................... 8-19
Brake pedal check ............................................. 8-20Brake system ....................................................... 5-21
Parking brake check............................... 5-14, 8-19
Parking brake operation .................................... 5-14
Warning light ....................................................... 2-10
Break-in schedule ..................................................... 5-16
Bulbcheck/instrument panel .................................... 2-9
Bulbreplacement ...................................................... 8-24
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio............................................ 4-31
Cargo (See vehicle loading information)............. 2-32
Cargo net .................................................................... 2-32
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ................. 5-3
CD care and cleaning .............................................. 4-29
Cellular phone holder ............................................... 2-28
Child restraints ........................................................... 1-32
Installation on front passenger seat............... 1-42
Installation on rear seat center or outboard
positions ................................................................ 1-34
Precautions on child restraints........................ 1-32
Top tether strap anchor point locations ....... 1-41
With top tether strap ......................................... 1-40
Child safety ................................................................. 1-24
Child safety rear door lock ........................................ 3-4
Chimes, Audible reminders..................................... 2-15
Circuit breaker, Fusible link .................................... 8-21
Cleaning exterior and interior .......................... 7-2, 7-3


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Clock (with navigation system) .............................. 4-12
Clock (without navigation system) .......................... 4-4
Coin box ...................................................................... 2-28
Cold weather driving ................................................ 5-24
Compact Disc (CD) changer operation .............. 4-28
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio
system) ......................................................................... 4-27
Compact spare tire ................................................... 8-32
Compass display ......................................................... 2-6
Console box................................................................ 2-31
Control panel buttons — with navigation
system............................................................................. 4-7
Control panel buttons — without navigation
system............................................................................. 4-2
Controls, Heater and air conditioner controls
(automatic) .................................................................. 4-15
Coolant
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................................. 9-2
Changing engine coolant .................................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level........................... 8-8
Corrosion protection ................................................... 7-5
Cover, Tonneau cover .............................................. 2-32
Cruise control............................................................. 5-14
Cup holders ................................................................ 2-29
Curtain side-impact air bag system (See
supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact
air bag system) .......................................................... 1-17
CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) ........ 5-10
CVT fluid...................................................................... 8-12
CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) selector
lever lock release....................................................... 5-13D
Daytime running light system ................................. 2-23
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ......................................................... 2-19
Dimensions and weights ............................................ 9-9
Door open warning light .......................................... 2-11
Drive belts ................................................................... 8-15
Driving
Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-24
Driving with CVT (Continuously Variable
Transmission) ....................................................... 5-10
On-pavement and offroad driving (AWD) ...... 5-5
Precautions when starting and driving ............ 5-2
Safety precautions ................................................ 5-5
E
Economy, Fuel............................................................ 5-17
Emission control information label ........................ 9-11
Emission control system warranty......................... 9-22
Engine
Before starting the engine .................................. 5-9
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................................. 9-2
Changing engine coolant .................................... 8-9
Changing engine oil ........................................... 8-10
Changing engine oil filter ................................. 8-11
Checking engine coolant level........................... 8-8
Checking engine oil level .................................... 8-9
Coolant temperature gauge ............................... 2-5
Engine block heater ........................................... 5-26
Engine compartment check locations.............. 8-7Engine cooling system ......................................... 8-8
Engine oil................................................................. 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation......... 9-5
Engine oil viscosity ............................................... 9-5
Engine serial number ......................................... 9-11
Engine specifications ........................................... 9-7
If your vehicle overheats ................................... 6-10
Starting the engine............................................. 5-10
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).............................. 5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label................................... 9-11
Filter, Air cleaner housing filter .............................. 8-16
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ... 2-24
Flat tire............................................................................ 6-2
Floor mat cleaning ....................................................... 7-4
Fluid
Brake fluid............................................................. 8-12
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................................. 9-2
CVT fluid ............................................................... 8-12
Engine coolant ....................................................... 8-8
Engine oil................................................................. 8-9
Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-12
Window washer fluid ......................................... 8-13
Fog light switch ......................................................... 2-24
Front air bag system (See supplemental restraint
system) ......................................................................... 1-15
Front manual seat adjustment .................................. 1-2
Front power seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/
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filler cap................................................................. 3-11
filler lid ................................................................... 3-11
Fuel economy ...................................................... 5-17
Fuel octane rating ................................................. 9-3
Fuel recommendation ........................................... 9-3
Gauge ...................................................................... 2-5
Fuses ............................................................................ 8-21
Fusible links ................................................................ 8-21
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver .................................................................. 2-39
Gas cap ....................................................................... 3-11
Gauge ............................................................................. 2-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-5
Fuel gauge .............................................................. 2-5
Odometer ................................................................ 2-4
Speedometer .......................................................... 2-4
Tachometer ............................................................. 2-4
General maintenance .................................................. 8-2
Glove box .................................................................... 2-30
Glove box lock ........................................................... 2-30
H
Hazard warning flasher switch............................... 2-24
Head restraints ............................................................. 1-7
Headlights
Aiming control ..................................................... 2-22
Bulbreplacement ............................................... 8-25
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-20
Xenon headlights ................................................ 2-19Heated seats .............................................................. 2-25
Heater
Engine block heater ........................................... 5-26
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) ......... 4-15
HomeLink
Universal Transceiver ......................... 2-39
Hood, release ............................................................... 3-9
Horn .............................................................................. 2-25
How to stop alarm, Vehicle security .................... 2-16
I
Ignition switch ............................................................... 5-8
Key positions .......................................................... 5-8
Immobilizer system .................................................... 2-16
Indicator lights............................................................ 2-13
Inside
Automatic anti-glare mirror............................... 3-15
Mirror...................................................................... 3-14
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ........................ 9-22
Instrument panel........................................................... 2-2
Interior light ................................................................. 2-37
Interior light replacement......................................... 8-26
ISOFIX child restraint ............................................... 1-39
J
Jump starting................................................................. 6-8
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry
system) ........................................................................... 3-4
Keys................................................................................. 3-2L
Label, Air conditioner specification label ............ 9-12
Label, Emission control information label............ 9-11
Label, F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...................... 9-11
Labels
Air bag warning labels ...................................... 1-20
Engine serial number ......................................... 9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)................ 9-10
LATCH system ........................................................... 1-39
License plate, Installing front license plate......... 9-13
Light
Air bag warning light ......................................... 1-20
Bulbreplacement ............................................... 8-24
Fog light switch................................................... 2-24
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-20
Headlights Bulbreplacement .......................... 8-25
Interior light .......................................................... 2-37
Luggage lights ..................................................... 2-39
Replacement ........................................................ 8-24
Vanity mirror light ................................................ 2-39
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ..................................................... 2-9, 2-13
Xenon headlights ................................................ 2-19
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ... 8-26
Loading information (See vehicle loading
information) ................................................................. 9-14
Lock
Door locks ............................................................... 3-2
Glove box lock..................................................... 2-30
Power door lock .................................................... 3-2
Low fuel warning light .............................................. 2-11
Low tire pressure warning light ............................. 2-12
Low tire pressure warning system .......................... 5-3


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