spark plugs NISSAN MURANO 2005 1.G Owners Manual

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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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WARNING
Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or
LOCK position. The engine could rotate
unexpectedly.
1. Power steering oil pump
2. Idler pulley
3. Alternator
4. Crankshaft pulley
5. Air conditioner compressor
: Tension checking pointsVisually inspect each belt for signs of unusual
wear, cuts, fraying, oil adhesion or looseness. If
the belt is in poor condition or loose, have it
replaced or adjusted by a NISSAN dealer.
Have the belts checked regularly for condition
and tension.
WARNING
Be sure the engine and ignition switch
are off and that the parking brake is
engaged securely.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to
remove the spark plugs. An incorrect
socket can damage the spark plugs.
SDI0141B
DRIVE BELTS SPARK PLUGS8-16
Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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REPLACING SPARK PLUGS
Platinum-tipped spark plugsIt is not necessary to replace the platinum-tippedAspark plugs as frequently as the conventional
type spark plugs since they will last much longer.
Follow the maintenance log, but do not reuse
them by cleaning or regapping.
If replacement is required, see a NISSAN dealer
for servicing.
Always replace with recommended
platinum-tipped spark plugs.To remove the filter from the air cleaner, push
down the lock pins
1
and pull the unit upward
2.
The filter element should not be cleaned and
reused. Replace it according to the maintenance
log shown in the separate Service and Mainte-
nance Guide. When replacing the filter, wipe the
inside of the air cleaner housing and the cover
with a damp cloth.
WARNING
Operating the engine with the aircleaner removed can cause you or
others to be burned. The air cleaner
not only cleans the air, it stops the
flame if the engine backfires. If it isn’t
there, and the engine backfires, you
could be burned. Do not drive with
the air cleaner removed, and be care-
ful when working on the engine with
the air cleaner removed.
Never pour fuel into the throttle body
or attempt to start the engine with
the air cleaner removed. Doing so
could result in serious injury.
SDI0145C
SDI1495
AIR CLEANER
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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ENGINEModelVQ35DE
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle
Cylinder arrangement 6-cylinder, V-slanted at 60°
Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.760 x 3.205 (95.5 x 81.4)
Displacement cu in (cm
3) 213.45 (3,498)
Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6*
Idle speed rpm
See the emission control label on the
underside of the hood. Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.) degree/rpm
CO percentage at idle speed [No air] %
Spark plugStandard PLFR5A-11
Service option PLFR4A-11 (Hot), PLFR6A-11 (Cold)
Spark plug gap (Normal) in (mm) 0.043 (1.1)
Camshaft operation Timing chain
The spark ignition system of this vehicle
meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regula-
tions.
TI1009-A
SPECIFICATIONS9-8
Technical and consumer information

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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
another country .......................................................... 9-10

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