NISSAN MURANO 2008 Owners Manual

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Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 6/ 26
WARNING
.Always be sure the lift gate has
been closed securely to prevent it
from opening while driving.
.Do not drive with the lift gate open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See “EXHAUST GAS (carbon mon-
oxide)” in the “5. Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
.Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci-
dents.
.Always be sure that hands and feet
are clear of the door frame to avoid
injury while closing the lift gate.
SPA2438
OPERATING MANUAL LIFT GATETo open the lift gate, unlock it and push the
opener switch
*A
. Pull up the lift gate to open.
The lift gate can be unlocked by:
.pushing the unlock button
on the key
twice.
.pushing the lift gate request switch (if so
equipped) .
.pushing the door handle request switch
twice (if so equipped) .
.pushing the power door lock switch to the
unlock position..inserting the mechanical key into the driver’s
door key cylinder and turning it to the rear of
the vehicle twice.
To close the lift gate, pull down until it securely
locks.
OPERATING POWER LIFT GATE (if so
equipped)To operate the power lift gate, the selector lever
must be in the P (Park) position.
The power lift gate will not operate if the battery
voltage is low.
LIFT GATE
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SPA2461
Power lift gate main switchThe power lift gate operation can be turned on
or off by the power lift gate main switch on the
instrument panel.
When the power lift gate main switch is pushed
to the “OFF” position, the power operation is not
available by the power lift gate switch on the lift
gate and lift gate opener switch.
SPA2439SPA2462
SPA2463SPA2440
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Power openWhen the lift gate is fully closed, the lift gate will
fully open automatically by:
.pushing the power lift gate switch
*A
on
the instrument panel
.pushing the lift gate opener switch
*B
.pushing the power lift gate button
*C
on
the key for more than 1 second
The hazard flashes 4 times and the outside
chime sounds when the lift gate starts opening.
NOTE:
The lift gate can be opened by the power
lift gate switch
*A
or the lift gate button
*C
even if the lift gate is locked.
The lift gate will individually unlock and
open. Once the lift gate is closed, its lock
will align to the vehicle’s lock or unlock
status.
Power closeWhen the lift gate is fully opened, the lift gate
will fully close automatically by:
.pushing the power lift gate switch
*A
on
the instrument panel
.pushing the power lift gate switch
*D
on
the lower part of the lift gate
.pushing the lift gate release button
*C
onthe key for more than 1 second
The hazard flashes 4 times and the outside
chime sounds when the lift gate starts closing.
Reverse functionThe power lift gate will reverse immediately if
one of the following actions is performed during
power open or power close.
.pushing the power lift gate switch
*A
on
the instrument panel
.pushing the lift gate switch
*D
on the lower
part of the lift gate
.pushing the lift gate button
*C
on
the key.
The outside chime sounds when the lift gate
starts to reverse.
The power lift gate button
*C
on the key
cannot be operated when the ignition switch is
in the ON position.
Auto reverse functionThe auto-reverse function enables the lift gate to
automatically reverse when something is caught
in the lift gate as it is opening or closing. When
the control unit detects an obstacle, the lift gate
will reverse and return to the full open or full
close position.
If a second obstacle is detected, the lift gatemotion will stop and the drive motor will
disengage. The lift gate will enter the manual
mode.
A pinch sensor is mounted on each side of the
lift gate. If an obstacle is detected by the pinch
sensor during power close, the lift gate will
reverse and return to the full open position
immediately.
NOTE:
If the pinch sensor is damaged or removed,
the power close function will not operate.
WARNING
There is a small distance immediately
before the closed position that cannot
be detected. Make sure that all passen-
gers keep their hands, etc., clear from
the lift gate opening before closing the
lift gate.Manual modeIf power operation is not available, the lift gate
can be operated manually. Power operation may
not be available if multiple obstacles have been
detected in a single power cycle or if the battery
voltage is low. When the power lift gate main
switch is in the OFF position, the lift gate can be
opened manually by pushing the lift gate opener
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pushed during power open or close, the power
operation will be canceled and the lift gate can
be operated manually.
SPA2464
Safe ModeIf the gas stays of the lift gate
*1
lose pressure,
the power lift gate safe mode is activated. When
thesafemodeisactivated,theliftgate
intermittently closes. Then the lift gate will be
pulled to the closed and latched position by a
motor.
The power lift gate cannot be opened using the
switches at any time in the safe mode.
Do not operate the lift gate again until it is
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
CAUTION
.If the power lift gate does not stay
open or if the lift gate unexpectedly
closes at any time, do not operate
the lift gate. There may be a pres-
sure loss in one or both of the lift
gate gas stays. Have the lift gate
inspected by a NISSAN dealer.
.Do not activate the power lift gate if
one or both of the lift gate gas stays
are removed. Damage to the lift
gate or power lift gate mechanisms
may occur.AUTO CLOSUREIf the lift gate is pulled down to a partly open
position, the lift gate will pull itself to the closed
position.
Do not apply excessive force when the
auto closure is operating. Excessive force
applied may cause the mechanism to
malfunction.
CAUTION
.The lift gate will automatically close
from a partly open position. To avoid
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pinching, keep hands and fingers
away from lift gate opening.
.Do not let children operate the lift
gate.
SPA1915
LIFT GATE RELEASEIf the lift gate cannot be opened due to a
discharged battery, follow these steps.
1. Remove the cover inside of the lift gate with
a suitable tool.
2. Move the lever toward the direction
*A
as
illustrated to open the lift gate.
Have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer.
SPA2441
OPENING FUEL-FILLER DOORTo open the fuel-filler door, push the opener
switch located below the instrument panel. To
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FUEL-FILLER CAP
WARNING
.Gasoline is extremely flammable
and highly explosive under certain
conditions. You could be burned or
seriously injured if it is misused or
mishandled. Always stop engine
and do not smoke or allow open
flames or sparks near the vehicle
when refueling.
.Do not attempt to top off the fuel
tank after the fuel pump nozzle
shuts off automatically. Continued
refueling may cause fuel overflow,
resulting in fuel spray and possibly
a fire.
.Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It
has a built-in safety valve needed
for proper operation of the fuel
system and emission control sys-
tem. An incorrect cap can result in a
serious malfunction and possible
injury. It could also cause the mal-
function indicator light to come on.
.Never pour fuel into the throttle
body to attempt to start your vehi-cle.
.Do not fill a portable fuel container
in the vehicle or trailer. Static elec-
tricity can cause an explosion of
flammable liquid, vapor or gas in
any vehicle or trailer. To reduce the
risk of serious injury or death when
filling portable fuel containers:
— Always place the container on
the ground when filling.
— Do not use electronic devices
when filling.
— Keep the pump nozzle in contact
with the container while you are
filling it.
— Use only approved portable fuel
containers for flammable liquid.
CAUTION
.If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid
paint damage.
.Tighten until the fuel-filler cap
clicks. Failure to tighten the fuel-
filler cap properly may cause the
malfunction indicator light
(MIL) to illuminate. If the
lightilluminates because the fuel-filler
cap is loose or missing, tighten or
install the cap and continue to drive
the vehicle. The
light should
turn off after a few driving trips. If
the
light does not turn off after
a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected by a NISSAN dealer.
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SPA2442
The fuel-filler cap is a ratcheting type. Turn the
cap counterclockwise to remove. To tighten, turn
the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are
heard.
Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
*A
while refueling.
WARNING
.Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving. You could lose control
of your vehicle and cause an acci-
dent.
.Do not adjust the steering wheel
any closer to you than is necessary
for proper steering operation and
comfort. The driver’s air bag inflates
with great force. If you are unrest-
rained, leaning forward, sitting side-
ways or out of position in any way,
you are at greater risk of injury or
death in a crash. You may also
receive serious or fatal injuries from
the air bag if you are up against it
when it inflates. Always sit back
against the seatback and as far
away as practical from the steering
wheel. Always use the seat belts.
SPA2443
MANUAL OPERATION
Tilt or telescopic operationPull the lock lever
*1
down and adjust the
steering wheel forward or rearward to the
desired position.
Push the lock lever up securely to lock the
steering wheel in place.
Pull the lock lever
*2
and adjust the steering
wheel up or down to the desired position.
Release the lock lever to lock the steering wheel
in place.
TILTING TELESCOPIC STEERING
COLUMN
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SPA2444A
ELECTRIC OPERATION
Tilt or telescopic operationMove the lever to adjust the steering wheel up or
down, forward or rearward to the desired
position.
Entry/Exit function operation (if so
equipped):
The automatic drive positioner system will make
the steering wheel move up automatically when
the driver’s door is opened with the ignition
switch in the LOCK position. This lets the driver
get into and out of the seat more easily.
For more information, see “AUTOMATIC DRIVEPOSITIONER” later in this section.
SIC3451
SUN VISORS
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CAUTION
.Do not store the main sun visor
before storing the extension sun
visor.
.Do not pull the extension sun visor
forcedly downward.
1. To block out glare from the front, swing
down the main sun visor
*1.
2. To block glare from the side, remove the
main sun visor from the center mount and
swing it to the side
*2.
3. Draw out the extension sun visor
*3
from
the main sun visor to block from further
glare.
SPA2447
INSIDE MIRRORAdjust the height and the angle of the inside
mirror to the desired position.
SPA2143
Manual anti-glare typeThe night position
*1
will reduce glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the day position*2
when driving in daylight
hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when ne-
cessary, because it reduces rear view
clarity.
MIRRORS
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SPA2422A
Type A
SPA2450
Type B
Automatic anti-glare typeThe inside mirror is designed so that it
automatically changes reflection according to
the intensity of the headlights of the following
vehicle.
The anti-glare system will be automatically
turned on when the ignition switch is pushed
to the ON position.
When the anti-glare system is turned on, the
indicator light
*A
will illuminate and excessive
glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind
you will be reduced.
Type A: Push the
switch
*B
to make the
inside rearview mirror operate normally and the
indicator light will turn off. Push the
switch
again to turn the system on.
Type B: Push the “*” switch
*C
to make the
inside rearview mirror operate normally. The
indicator light will turn off. Push the “I” switch
*D
to turn the system on.
Do not allow any object to cover the
sensors
*E
or apply glass cleaner on
them. Doing so will reduce the sensitivity
of the sensor, resulting in improper opera-
tion.
For the compass (if so equipped) operation, see
“COMPASS” in the “2. Instruments and con-
trols” section.For the HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver opera-
tion, see “HomeLink®UNIVERSAL TRANSCEI-
VER” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section.
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