jump start NISSAN MURANO 2005 1.G Owners Manual

stead drive with your fingers and
thumbs on the outside of the rim.

Before operating the vehicle, ensure
that the driver and all passengers
have their seat belts fastened.

Always drive with the floor mats in
place as the floor may become hot.

Lower your speed when encountering
strong crosswinds. With a higher
center of gravity, your NISSAN is
more affected by strong side winds.
Slower speeds ensure better vehicle
control.

Do not drive beyond the performance
capability of the tires, even with AWD
engaged.
Accelerating quickly, sharp steering
maneuvers or sudden braking may
cause loss of control.

If at all possible, avoid sharp turning
maneuvers, particularly at high
speeds. Your NISSAN all wheel drive
vehicle has a higher center of gravity
than a two-wheel drive vehicle. Thevehicle is not designed for cornering
at the same speeds as conventional
two-wheel drive vehicles. Failure to
operate this vehicle correctly could
result in loss of control and/or a
rollover accident.

Always use tires of the same type,
size, brand, construction (bias, bias-
belted or radial), and tread pattern on
all four wheels. Install tire chains on
the front wheels when driving on slip-
pery roads and drive carefully.

Be sure to check the brakes immedi-
ately after driving in mud or water.
See “Brake system” later in this sec-
tion for wet brakes.

Avoid parking your vehicle on steep
hills. If you get out of the vehicle and
it rolls forward, backward or side-
ways, you could be injured.

Whenever you drive off-road through
sand, mud or water as deep as the
wheel hub, more frequent mainte-
nance may be required. See “Peri-
odic maintenance” in the “Serviceand Maintenance Guide”.

Do not drive continuously on sandy
or muddy roads with the front wheels
spinning. The AWD warning light
blinks and the driving mode changes
to 2WD. This could reduce traction
force remarkably. Be especially care-
ful when towing a trailer. (AWD mod-
els)

Do not use 2-wheel chassis dyna-
mometers or 2-wheel free rollers.
(AWD models)

Never operate the accelerator pedal
with the front wheels raised and the
rear wheels on the ground while jack-
ing up or with the front wheels on the
roller and the rear wheels on the
ground. Otherwise, the vehicle could
jump. (AWD models)

When a wheel is suspended due to
running off the road, do not idle the
wheel excessively. (AWD models)

When the vehicle is on a free roller or
the front or rear wheels are jacked
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6 In case of emergencyFlat tire ...................................................................................... 6-2
Low tire pressure warning system
(if so equipped) ................................................................ 6-2
Changing a flat tire .......................................................... 6-2
Jump starting ........................................................................... 6-8Push starting......................................................................... 6-10
If your vehicle overheats .................................................... 6-11
Towing your vehicle ............................................................ 6-12
Towing recommended by NISSAN........................... 6-13
Vehicle recovery (Freeing a stuck vehicle) ............. 6-14


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5. Securely store the flat tire and jacking equip-
ment in the vehicle.
6. Close the floor cover.
WARNING

Always make sure that the spare tire
and jacking equipment are properly
secured after use. Such items can
become dangerous projectiles in an
accident or sudden stop.
The spare tire is designed for emer-
gency use. See specific instructions
under the heading “Wheels and tires”
in the “Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.To start your engine with a booster battery, the
instructions and precautions below must be
followed.
WARNING

If done incorrectly, jump starting can
lead to a battery explosion, resulting
in severe injury or death. It could also
damage your vehicle.

Explosive hydrogen gas is always
present in the vicinity of the battery.
Keep all sparks and flames away
from the battery.

Do not allow battery fluid to come
into contact with eyes, skin, clothing
or painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a
corrosive sulphuric acid solution
which can cause severe burns. If the
fluid should come into contact with
anything, immediately flush the con-
tacted area with water.

Keep battery out of the reach of
children.
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The booster battery must be rated at
12 volts. Use of an improperly rated
battery can damage your vehicle.

Whenever working on or near a bat-
tery, always wear suitable eye protec-
tors (for example, goggles or indus-
trial safety spectacles) and remove
rings, metal bands, or any other jew-
elry. Do not lean over the battery
when jump starting.

Do not attempt to jump start a frozen
battery. It could explode and cause
serious injury.

Your vehicle has an automatic en-
gine cooling fan. It could come on at
any time. Keep hands and other ob-
jects away from it.
WARNING
Always follow the instructions below.
Failure to do so could result in damage
to the charging system and cause per-
sonal injury.
1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle,
position the two vehicles to bring their bat-
teries into close proximity to each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.
2. Apply parking brake. Move the shift lever tothe P (Park) position. Switch off all unneces-
sary electrical systems (light, heater, air con-
ditioner, etc.).
3. Remove vent caps on the battery (if so
equipped). Cover the battery with an old
cloth as illustrated to reduce explosion haz-
ard.
4. Connect jumper cables in the sequence as
illustrated (
A
→
B
→
C
→
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CAUTION

Always connect positive (+) to posi-
tive (+) and negative (−) to body
ground (for example, strut mounting
bolt, engine lift bracket, etc. — not to
the battery).

Make sure that jumper cables do not
touch moving parts in the engine
compartment and that the cable
clamps do not contact any other
metal.
5. Start the engine of the other vehicle and let it
run for a few minutes.
6. Keep the engine speed of the other vehicle at
about 2,000 rpm, and start your engine in the
normal manner.
CAUTION
Do not keep the starter motor engaged
for more than 10 seconds. If the engine
does not start right away, turn the key
off and wait 3 to 4 seconds before tryingagain.
7. After starting your engine, carefully discon-
nect the negative cable and then the positive
cable.
8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped). Be
sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover the
vent holes as it may be contaminated with
corrosive acid.Do not start the engine by pushing.
CAUTION
CVT models cannot be push started.
Attempting to do so may cause trans-
mission damage.PUSH STARTING
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourselfMaintenance requirements .................................................. 8-2
General maintenance ............................................................ 8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items ................ 8-2
Maintenance precautions ..................................................... 8-5
Engine compartment check locations ............................. 8-7
Engine cooling system.......................................................... 8-8
Checking engine coolant level...................................... 8-8
Changing engine coolant ............................................... 8-9
Engine oil ................................................................................. 8-9
Checking engine oil level ............................................... 8-9
Changing engine oil ...................................................... 8-10
Changing engine oil filter ............................................ 8-11
CVT fluid ................................................................................ 8-12
Power steering fluid ............................................................ 8-12
Brake fluid ............................................................................. 8-13
Window washer fluid.......................................................... 8-14
Battery .................................................................................... 8-14
Jump starting .................................................................. 8-15
Drive belts ............................................................................. 8-16
Spark plugs ........................................................................... 8-16
Replacing spark plugs.................................................. 8-17
Air cleaner ............................................................................. 8-17
Windshield wiper blades ................................................... 8-18Cleaning ........................................................................... 8-18
Replacing ......................................................................... 8-18
Rear window wiper blade ................................................. 8-20
Parking brake and brake pedal ........................................ 8-20
Checking parking brake ............................................... 8-20
Checking brake pedal .................................................. 8-20
Brake booster ................................................................. 8-21
Fuses ...................................................................................... 8-21
Engine compartment ..................................................... 8-22
Passenger compartment .............................................. 8-23
Battery replacement............................................................ 8-24
Keyfob............................................................................. 8-24
Intelligent key .................................................................. 8-25
Lights ..................................................................................... 8-26
Headlights ...................................................................... 8-27
Exterior and interior lights............................................ 8-28
Wheels and tires ................................................................. 8-29
Tire pressure ................................................................... 8-29
Tire labeling ..................................................................... 8-32
Types of tires .................................................................. 8-33
Tire chains ....................................................................... 8-34
Changing wheels and tires ......................................... 8-35


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compounds. Wash hands after han-
dling.

Do not operate the vehicle if the fluid
in the battery is low. Low battery fluid
can cause a higher load on the bat-
tery which can generate heat, reduce
battery life, and in some cases lead
to an explosion.

When working on or near a battery,
always wear suitable eye protection
and remove all jewelry.

Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after han-
dling.

Keep the battery out of the reach of
children.Check the fluid level in each cell. It should be
between the UPPER LEVEL
1
and LOWER
LEVEL
2
lines.
If the side of the battery is not visible, the
electrolyte level can be checked through each
filler opening as illustrated.
If it is necessary to add fluid, add only distilled
water to bring the level to the indicator in each
filler opening.Do not overfill.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe conditions require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level.
1. Remove the cell plugs
A.2. Add distilled water up to the UPPER LEVEL
1.
3. Tighten cell plugs
A.
JUMP STARTINGIf jump starting is necessary, see “Jump starting”
in the “6. In case of emergency” section. If the
engine does not start by jump starting, the
battery may have to be replaced. Contact a
NISSAN dealer.
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Intelligent Key system, Warning signals.............. 3-17
Intelligent key warning light .................................... 2-11
Interior light replacement......................................... 8-28
Interior lights ............................................................... 2-39
J
Jump starting................................................................. 6-8
K
Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system (See
Intelligent Key system) ...................................... 3-20
Without Intelligent Key system (See
remote keyless entry system)............................. 3-5
Keys................................................................................. 3-2
Keys, For Intelligent Key system .............................. 3-9
L
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 ...................................... 1-49
Engine serial number ......................................... 9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)................ 9-10
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system....................................................... 1-27
License plate, Installing front license plate......... 9-13
Light
Air bag warning light ......................................... 1-50Bulbreplacement ............................................... 8-26
Ceiling light .......................................................... 2-39
Fog light switch................................................... 2-26
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-22
Headlights Bulbreplacement .......................... 8-27
Interior lights ........................................................ 2-39
Luggage light ....................................................... 2-41
Map light ............................................................... 2-40
Rear personal light ............................................. 2-40
Replacement ........................................................ 8-26
Vanity mirror light ................................................ 2-41
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ..................................................... 2-9, 2-14
Xenon headlights ................................................ 2-22
Lights, Exterior and interior light
replacement ................................................................ 8-28
Loading information (See vehicle loading
information) ................................................................. 9-14
Lock
Back door lock .................................................... 3-25
Door locks ............................................................... 3-3
Entry/exit function ............................................... 3-33
Glove box lock..................................................... 2-32
Lockout protection ................................................ 3-5
Power door lock .................................................... 3-3
Lockout protection....................................................... 3-5
Low fuel warning light .............................................. 2-12
Low tire pressure warning light ............................. 2-12
Low tire pressure warning system ................. 5-3, 6-2
Luggage light ............................................................. 2-41M
Maintenance
Battery ................................................................... 8-14
General maintenance ........................................... 8-2
Inside the vehicle................................................... 8-3
Maintenance notice ............................................ 4-11
Maintenance precautions .................................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements.................................. 8-2
Outside the vehicle............................................... 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ...................................... 1-20
Under the hood and vehicle ............................... 8-4
Maintenance notice................................................... 4-11
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ........................... 2-14
Map light...................................................................... 2-40
Mechanical key (for Intelligent Key system) ....... 3-23
Meters and gauges ..................................................... 2-3
Meters and gauges, Instrument brightness
control .......................................................................... 2-26
Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .................. 3-31
Inside mirror ......................................................... 3-30
Outside mirror control ....................................... 3-32
Outside mirrors ................................................... 3-32
N
Net, Cargo net ........................................................... 2-34
New vehicle break-in ................................................ 5-23
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System ...................... 2-17
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Seat(s)
Booster seats ...................................................... 1-34
Driver-side memory ............................................ 3-33
Heated seats........................................................ 2-28
Seats ........................................................................ 1-2
Security system, Vehicle security system ........... 2-17
Security systems (Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ............................................... 2-18
Security systems (See vehicle security
system) ......................................................................... 2-17
Selector lever lock release .......................... 5-15, 5-19
Servicing air conditioner .............................. 4-20, 4-23
Shift lock release ........................................... 5-15, 5-19
Shift lock release, CVT ................................ 5-15, 5-19
Shifting, CVT (Continuously Variable
Transmission) ............................................................. 5-12
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........................... 1-16
Spare tire..................................................................... 8-37
Spark plugs................................................................. 8-16
Speedometer ................................................................ 2-4
Starting
Before starting the engine................................ 5-11
Jump starting .......................................................... 6-8
Precautions when starting and driving ............ 5-2
Push starting ........................................................ 6-10
Starting the engine............................................. 5-12
Steering
Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-12
Power steering system ...................................... 5-29
Tilting steering wheel......................................... 3-28
Steering switch for audio control.......................... 4-35
Storage ........................................................................ 2-30
Sun shade ................................................................... 2-38
Sun visors ................................................................... 3-30Sunroof ........................................................................ 2-37
Automatic sunroof .............................................. 2-37
Supplemental air bag warning labels................... 1-49
Supplemental air bag warning light .......... 1-50, 2-13
Supplemental restraint system............................... 1-39
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system.................................................................... 1-39
Switch
Autolight switch .................................................. 2-23
AWD lock switch operations........................... 5-24
Fog light switch................................................... 2-26
Hazard warning flasher switch ........................ 2-27
Headlight aiming control ................................... 2-25
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-22
Power door lock switch....................................... 3-4
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch..................................................................... 2-21
Steering switch for audio control ................... 4-35
Turn signal switch .............................................. 2-26
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ... 2-29
T
Tachometer.................................................................... 2-4
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................................................... 2-5
Theft (Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start................................................................. 2-18
Three-way catalyst....................................................... 5-3
Tilting steering wheel ............................................... 3-28
Tire
Flat tire ..................................................................... 6-2
Low tire pressure warning system........... 5-3, 6-2Pressure, Low tire pressure warning
light......................................................................... 2-12
Uniform tire quality grading .............................. 9-23
Tire and loading information label......................... 9-12
Tire labeling ................................................................ 8-32
Tire pressure............................................................... 8-31
Tires
Tire chains ............................................................ 8-34
Tire pressure ........................................................ 8-29
Tire rotation .......................................................... 8-35
Types of tires ....................................................... 8-33
Wheel/tire size ....................................................... 9-9
Wheels and tires ................................................ 8-29
Tonneau cover ........................................................... 2-34
Top tether strap child restraints ............................ 1-29
Towing
Tow truck towing ................................................ 6-12
Towing a trailer.................................................... 9-17
Towing load/specification chart ...................... 9-17
Towing safety....................................................... 9-20
Trailer towing .............................................................. 9-17
Transceiver, HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver .................................................................. 2-41
Transmission
Driving with CVT (Continuously Variable
Transmission) ....................................................... 5-12
Transmission selector lever lock
release ....................................................... 5-15, 5-19
Transmitter, With Intelligent Key system (See
Intelligent Key system) ............................................. 3-20
Transmitter, Without Intelligent Key system
(See remote keyless entry system) ......................... 3-5
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
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