NISSAN MURANO 2003 1.G Owners Manual

ForewordWelcome to the growing family of new NISSAN
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you under-
stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of
driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties cov-
ering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide explains details
about maintaining and servicing your ve-
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
law.
Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best.
When you require any service or have any
questions, he will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available to him.READ FIRST — THENDRIVE
SAFELYBefore driving your vehicle please read
your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will
ensure familiarity with controls and main-tenance requirements, assisting you in the
safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA-
TION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!

Never drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.

Always observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for condi-
tions.

Always use your seat belts. Refer to
“Child safety” and “Child restraints”
in the “Seats, restraints and supple-
mental air bag systems” section for
precautions regarding children.

Always provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features
to all occupants of the vehicle.

Always review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLEThis vehicle should not be modified. Modi-
fication could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate
governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems result-
ing from modification may not be covered
under NISSAN warranties.WHEN READING THE MANUALThis manual includes information for all
options available on this model. There-
fore, you may find some information that
does not apply to your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in
this manual are those in effect at the time of
printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
specifications or design at any time without
notice.


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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABOUT THIS MANUALYou will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moder-
ate personal injury or damage to your
vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the
procedures must be followed carefully.If you see this symbol, it meansDo not do this
orDo not let this happen.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to State of
California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm.
© 2002 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
TOKYO, JAPANAll rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may be
reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted
in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
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Welcome To The World Of NISSANYour new NISSAN is the result of our dedication to
produce the finest in safe, reliable and economical
transportation. Your vehicle is the product of a
successful worldwide company that manufactures
cars and trucks in over 17 countries and distributes
them in 170 nations.
NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufactured
by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was founded in
Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN affiliates world
wide, collectively growing to become the fifth
largest automaker in the world. In addition to cars
and trucks, NISSAN also makes forklift trucks,
marine engines, boats and other diversified prod-
ucts.
NISSAN has made a substantial and growing
investment in North America. NISSAN’S commit-
ment is nearly $4 billion dollars in capital invest-
ments in facilities across the continent. Some ofthe facilities include the Nissan Manufacturing
facility in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle styling de-
sign at Nissan Design America in San Diego,
California, and engineering at Nissan Technical
Center North America in Farmington Hills, Michi-
gan. Additionally, NISSAN employs nearly 18,000
people throughout the United States, Canada, and
Mexico. An additional 71,000 people work for the
1,500 NISSAN and INFINITI dealers across North
America.
NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the
Canadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its sup-
pliers and over 140 dealers employ approximately
4,500 people. These include company employees
and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all across
Canada. In addition, many Canadians work for
companies that supply NISSAN and NISSAN deal-
ers with materials and services ranging from op-
eration of port facilities and transportation servicesto the supply of lubricants, parts and accessories.
NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and
computers in automobiles, and has led the industry
in improving both performance and fuel efficiency
through new engine designs and the use of syn-
thetic materials to reduce vehicle weight. The
company has also developed ways to build quality
into its vehicles at each stage of the production
process, both through extensive use of automation
and — most importantly — through an awareness
thatpeopleare the central element in quality
control.
From the time the parts arrived from our suppliers
until you took delivery of your new Nissan, dozens
of checks were made to ensure that only the best
jobwas being done in producing and delivering
your vehicle. NISSAN also takes great care to
ensure that when you take your NISSAN to your
dealer for maintenance, the service technician will
perform his work according to the quality stan-
dards that have been established by the factory.
Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. As
you know, seat belts are an integral part of the
safety systems that will help protect you and your
passengers in the event of a sudden stop or an
accident. We urge you to use the seat belts every
time you drive the vehicle.
The NISSAN story of growth and achievement
reflects our major goal: to provide you, our cus-
tomer, with a vehicle that is built with quality and
craftsmanship—aproductthatwecanbeproud
to build and you can be proud to own.
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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
NISSAN CARES ...
Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer
are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.
However, if there is something that your
NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you
would like to provide NISSAN directly with
comments or questions, please contact our
(NISSAN’s) Consumer Affairs Department us-
ing our toll-free number:For U.S. mainland customers
1-800-NISSAN-1
(1-800-647-7261)
For Hawaii customers
(808) 836-0888 (Oahu Number)
For Canadian customers
1-800-387-0122
The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for
the following information:
— Your name, address, and telephone
number
— Vehicle identification number (on dash panel)
— Date of purchase
— Current odometer reading
— Your NISSAN dealer’s name
— Your comments or questions
ORYou can write to NISSAN with the information
on the left at:
For U.S. mainland and Alaska customers
Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 191
Gardena, California 90248-0191
For Hawaii customers
Nissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii
2880 Kilihau St.
Honolulu, Hawaii 96819
For Canada customers
Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.


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Table of
Contents
Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systemsInstruments and controlsPre-driving checks and adjustmentsDisplay screen, heater, air conditioner and audio
systemsStarting and drivingIn case of emergencyAppearance and careMaintenance and do-it-yourselfTechnical and consumer informationIndex


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1 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag
systemsSeats ......................................................................................... 1-2
Front manual seat adjustment — passenger side ... 1-2
Front power seat adjustment ........................................ 1-3
Rear seat adjustment ...................................................... 1-5
Head restraint adjustment.............................................. 1-7
Active head restraint (front seats) ............................... 1-8
Armrest ............................................................................... 1-9
Supplemental restraint system ........................................... 1-9
Precautions on supplemental restraint system ......... 1-9
Supplemental air bag warning labels ....................... 1-20
Supplemental air bag warning light .......................... 1-20
Seat belts .............................................................................. 1-22
Precautions on seat belt usage ................................. 1-22
Child safety ..................................................................... 1-24Pregnant women ............................................................ 1-25
Injured persons............................................................... 1-25
Three-point type seat belt with retractor ................. 1-25
Rear center seat belt .................................................... 1-29
Seat belt extenders ....................................................... 1-31
Seat belt maintenance ................................................. 1-32
Child restraints ..................................................................... 1-32
Precautions on child restraints................................... 1-32
Installation on rear seat center or outboard
positions ........................................................................... 1-34
Latch (Lower Anchors and Tether for Children)
system .............................................................................. 1-39
Top tether strap child restraint................................... 1-40
Installation on front passenger seat.......................... 1-42


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WARNING

Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident
you could be thrown into it and re-
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap
belt and receive serious internal
injuries.
For most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat
should be upright. Always sit well
back in the seat and adjust the seat
belt properly. See “Precautions on
seat belt usage” later in this section.
FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT — Passenger side
WARNING
After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
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Forward and backwardPull the lever up while you slide the seat forward
or backward to the desired position. Release the
lever to lock the seat in position.
RecliningTo recline the seatback, pull the lever up and
lean back. To bring the seatback forward again,
pull the lever and move your body forward. The
seatback moves forward.
FRONT POWER SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING

Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given
to vehicle operation.

Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.Operating tips
The seat motor has an auto-reset overload
protection circuit. If the motor stops during
operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate
the switch.

Do not operate the power support seat
for a long period of time when the engine is
off. This will discharge the battery.
See “Automatic drive positioner” in the “3. Pre-
driving checks and adjustments” for automatic
seat positioner operation.
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Forward and backwardMoving the switch forward or backward will slide
the seat forward or backward to the desired
position.
RecliningMove the recline switch backward until the
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch forward and
move your body forward. The seatback will move
forward.
Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s
seat)Push the front or rear end of the switch up or
down to adjust the angle and height of the seat
cushion.
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Lumbar support (if so equipped for
driver’s seat)The lumbar support feature provides lower back
support to the driver. Move the lever up or down
to adjust the seat lumbar area.
REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Folding1. Secure the seat belt at the belt hooks on the
side wall. See “Seat belt hook” later in this
section.
2. Secure the center seat belt and tongues into
the retractor base. See “Stowing rear center
seat belt” later in this section.
3. Put the seat belt buckles into the seat cush-
ion.
See “Storing rear seat belt buckles” later in
this section.4. Remove the head restraints.
5. After removing the tonneau cover (if so
equipped) from each rear seatback, pull the
strap on the rear seat
Aor pull the lever
B
beside the cargo area and fold the seatback.
6. When returning the seatbacks, be sure to
install the head restraints and attach the rear
center seat belt connector.
WARNING

Never allow anyone to ride in the
cargo area or on the rear seat when it
is in the fold-down position. Use of
these areas by passengers without
proper restraints could result in seri-
ous injury in an accident or sudden
stop.

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously in-
jured or killed.

Do not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts.
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