Transmission NISSAN MURANO 2004 1.G Owner's Manual

than these or using improper towing equipment
could adversely affect vehicle handling, braking
and performance.
The ability of your vehicle to tow a trailer is not
only related to the maximum trailer loads, but
also the places you plan to tow. Tow weights
appropriate for level highway driving may have to
be reduced on very steep grades or in low
traction situations (for example, on slippery boat
ramps).
Temperature conditions also can affect towing.
For example, towing a heavy trailer in high
outside temperatures on graded roads can af-
fect engine performance and cause overheating.
The transmission high fluid temperature protec-
tion mode, which helps reduce the chance of
transmission damage, could activate and auto-
matically decrease engine power. Vehicle speed
may decrease to 40 to 50 MPH (65 to 80 km/h)
under high load. Plan your trip carefully to ac-
count for trailer and vehicle load, weather, and
road conditions.
WARNING
Overheating can result in reduced en-
gine power and lower vehicle speed.Also, when the high temperature mode
operates, vehicle speed may be gradu-
ally reduced. On highways, the reduced
speed may be lower than other traffic
which could increase the chance of a
collision. Be especially careful when
driving. If necessary, pull to the side of
the road at a safe place and allow the
engine to cool or the transmission to
return to normal operation.
Tongue loadKeep the tongue load between 9 to 11% of the
total trailer load within the maximum tongue load
limits shown in the following Towing
Load/Specifications Chart. If the tongue load
becomes excessive, rearrange cargo to allow for
proper tongue load.
Maximum gross vehicle weight/
maximum gross axle weightThe gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle
must not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) shown on the F.M.V.S.S. certification
label. The gross vehicle weight equals the com-
bined weight of the unloaded vehicle, passen-
gers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any
other optional equipment. In addition, front or
rear gross axle weight must not exceed the
gross axle weight rating (GAWR) shown on the
F.M.V.S.S. certification label.
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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 going up 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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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.
WARNING
A vehicle equipped with AWD (All-
Wheel Drive) should never be tested
using a two wheel dynamometer, similar
to the dynamometers used by some
states for emissions testing, or similar
equipment. Make sure you inform the
test facility personnel that your vehicle
is an AWD equipped vehicle before it is
placed on a dynamometer. Failure to do
so may result in transmission damage
or unexpected vehicle movement which
could result in serious vehicle damage
or personal injury.
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
EMISSIONCONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTYREPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
(US only)READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST (US
only)
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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).
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.Your vehicle is equipped with a variety of com-
puters that monitor and control a number of
systems to optimize performance and help ser-
vice technicians with diagnosis and repair. De-
pending on the equipment on your vehicle, some
of the computers monitor emission control sys-
tems, braking systems and air bag systems, just
to name a few. Some data about vehicle opera-
tion may be stored in the computers for use
during servicing. Other data may be stored if a
crash event occurs. For example, air bag readi-
ness, air bag performance, and seat belt use by
the driver or passenger may be recorded, de-
pending on vehicle equipment. These types of
systems are sometimes called Event Data Re-
corders.
Special equipment can be used to access the
electronic data that may be stored in the vehi-
cle’s computers (sounds are not recorded).
NISSAN and NISSAN dealers have equipment
to access some of this data; others may also
have this equipment. The data may be retrieved
during routine vehicle servicing or for special
research. It might also be accessed with the
consent of the vehicle owner or lessee, in re-
sponse to a request by law enforcement, or as
otherwise required or permitted by law.
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Chimes
Audible reminders............................................... 2-15
Seat belt warning light and chime ................. 2-11
Circuit breaker, Fusible link .................................... 8-21
Cleaning exterior and interior .......................... 7-2, 7-3
Clock (models with navigation system) ............... 4-14
Clock (models without navigation
system) ........................................................................... 4-4
Coin box ...................................................................... 2-28
Cold weather driving ................................................ 5-30
Compact Disc (CD) changer operation .............. 4-30
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio
system) ......................................................................... 4-29
Compass display ......................................................... 2-6
Console box................................................................ 2-31
Control panel buttons (models with navigation
system) ........................................................................... 4-7
Control panel buttons (models without navigation
system) ........................................................................... 4-2
Controls
Control panel buttons (display with navigation
system)..................................................................... 4-7
Control panel buttons (display without navigation
system)..................................................................... 4-2
Heater and air conditioner controls
(automatic)............................................................ 4-16
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............................................................. 5-19
Cup holders ................................................................ 2-29CVT fluid...................................................................... 8-12
CVT, Driving with CVT (Continuously Variable
Transmission) ............................................................. 5-10
CVT, Transmission selector lever lock
release .............................................................. 5-13, 5-17
D
Daytime running light system ................................. 2-23
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ......................................................... 2-19
Dimensions and weights ............................................ 9-9
Display controls (See control panel buttons), With
navigation system ........................................................ 4-7
Display controls (See control panel buttons),
Without navigation system ........................................ 4-2
Door open warning light .......................................... 2-11
Drive belts ................................................................... 8-15
Drive positioner, Automatic..................................... 3-16
Pedal position adjustment ................................ 3-13
Driving
All wheel drive (AWD)....................................... 5-22
Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-30
Driving with CVT (Continuously Variable
Transmission) ....................................................... 5-10
On-pavement and offroad driving ..................... 5-5
Precautions when starting and driving ............ 5-2
Safety precautions ................................................ 5-6
E
Economy, Fuel............................................................ 5-21
Emission control information label ........................ 9-11
Emission control system warranty......................... 9-23Engine
Before starting the engine .................................. 5-9
Break-in schedule............................................... 5-21
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 ........................................... 5-32
Engine compartment check locations.............. 8-7
Engine 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
Event data recorders ................................................ 9-24
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).............................. 5-2
Exterior light replacement........................................ 8-26
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label................................... 9-11
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter ................................... 8-16
Changing engine oil filter ................................. 8-11
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ... 2-25
Flat tire............................................................................ 6-2
Flat tire, Low tire pressure warning system .......... 5-3


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R
Radio, Car phone or CB radio .............................. 4-33
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test (US
only) .............................................................................. 9-23
Rear center seat belt................................................ 1-29
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock.......... 3-4
Rear light ..................................................................... 2-37
Rear power point....................................................... 2-27
Rear seat adjustment .................................................. 1-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ........................................................................... 2-19
Rear window wiper and washer switch .............. 2-19
Recorders, Event data ............................................. 9-24
Registering your vehicle in another country ....... 9-10
Remote keyless entry system ................................... 3-5
Reporting safety defects (US only) ...................... 9-23
S
Safety
Child seat belts ................................................... 1-24
Reporting safety defects (US only)................ 9-23
Towing safety....................................................... 9-19
Safety chain ................................................................ 9-20
Seat
Belt warning light................................................ 1-22
Belt warning light and chime ........................... 2-11
Seat adjustment
Front power seat adjustment ............................. 1-3
Front seat adjustment .......................................... 1-2
Rear seat adjustment ........................................... 1-5Seat belt(s)
Child safety .......................................................... 1-24
Infants and small children ................................. 1-24
Injured persons.................................................... 1-25
Larger children .................................................... 1-24
Pre-tensioner seat belt system ....................... 1-19
Precautions on seat belt usage ...................... 1-22
Pregnant women ................................................. 1-25
Rear center seat belt ......................................... 1-29
Seat belt cleaning ................................................. 7-4
Seat belt extenders ............................................ 1-31
Seat belt hook ..................................................... 1-28
Seat belt maintenance ...................................... 1-32
Seat belts ............................................................. 1-22
Shoulder belt height adjustment..................... 1-28
Three-point type with retractor ....................... 1-25
Seat(s)
Driver-side memory ............................................ 3-16
Heated seats........................................................ 2-26
Seats ........................................................................ 1-2
Security system, Vehicle security system ........... 2-16
Security systems (Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ............................................... 2-17
Security systems (See vehicle security
system) ......................................................................... 2-16
Servicing air conditioner .............................. 4-16, 4-20
Shift lock release ........................................... 5-13, 5-17
Shifting, CVT (Continuously Variable
Transmission) ............................................................. 5-10
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........................... 1-28
Spare tire..................................................................... 8-35
Spark plugs................................................................. 8-16
Speedometer ................................................................ 2-4Starting
Before starting the engine .................................. 5-9
Jump starting .......................................................... 6-8
Precautions when starting and driving ............ 5-2
Push starting ........................................................ 6-10
Starting the engine............................................. 5-10
Steering
Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-12
Power steering system ...................................... 5-27
Tilting steering wheel......................................... 3-13
Steering switch for audio control.......................... 4-32
Storage ........................................................................ 2-28
Sun shade ................................................................... 2-36
Sun visors ................................................................... 3-14
Sunroof ........................................................................ 2-35
Automatic sunroof .............................................. 2-35
Supplemental air bag warning labels................... 1-20
Supplemental air bag warning light .......... 1-20, 2-12
Supplemental restraint system ................................. 1-9
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ...................................................................... 1-9
Switch
Autolight switch .................................................. 2-21
AWD lock switch operations........................... 5-23
Fog light switch................................................... 2-24
Hazard warning flasher switch ........................ 2-25
Headlight aiming control ................................... 2-23
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-20
Ignition switch ........................................................ 5-8
Power door lock switch....................................... 3-4
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch..................................................................... 2-19
Turn signal switch .............................................. 2-24
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ... 2-27


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T
Tachometer.................................................................... 2-4
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant temperature
gauge .............................................................................. 2-5
Three way catalyst ....................................................... 5-3
Tilting steering wheel ............................................... 3-13
Tire
Flat tire ..................................................................... 6-2
Low tire pressure warning system........... 5-3, 6-2
Pressure, Low tire pressure warning light ... 2-12
Safety chain ......................................................... 9-20
Spare tire .............................................................. 8-35
Tire and loading information label .................. 9-12
Uniform tire quality grading .............................. 9-22
Tire and loading information label......................... 9-12
Tires
Tire chains ............................................................ 8-32
Tire pressure ........................................................ 8-27
Tire rotation .......................................................... 8-33
Types of tires ....................................................... 8-31
Wheel/tire size ....................................................... 9-9
Wheels and tires ................................................ 8-27
Tonneau cover ........................................................... 2-32
Top tether strap child restraints ............................ 1-40
Towing
Tow truck towing ................................................ 6-11
Towing a trailer.................................................... 9-17
Towing load/specification chart ...................... 9-17
Towing safety....................................................... 9-19
Trailer towing .............................................................. 9-17
Transceiver, HomeLinkUniversal
Transceiver .................................................................. 2-39Transmission
Driving with CVT (Continuously Variable
Transmission) ....................................................... 5-10
Transmission selector lever lock
release ....................................................... 5-13, 5-17
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system) ... 3-5
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country ......................................................................... 9-10
Turn signal switch ..................................................... 2-24
U
Underbody cleaning .................................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading .................................... 9-22
V
Vanity mirror light ...................................................... 2-39
Vehicle
Dimensions and weights ..................................... 9-9
Identification number (VIN)............................... 9-10
Loading information............................................ 9-14
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ................. 6-14
Security system ................................................... 2-16
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ... 2-27
Vehicle electronic systems ............................... 4-12
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system
(if so equipped) ......................................................... 5-29
Vehicle load capacity ............................................... 9-15
Ventilators.................................................................... 4-16W
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels .............. 1-20
Warning light
Air bag warning light .............................. 1-20, 2-12
Anti-lock brake warning light ............................. 2-9
AWD (all wheel drive) warning light .............. 2-10
AWD warning light ............................................. 5-24
Brake warning light ............................................ 2-10
Door open warning light ................................... 2-11
Low fuel warning light ....................................... 2-11
Low tire pressure warning light ...................... 2-12
Seat belt warning light and chime ................. 2-11
Warning lights .............................................................. 2-9
Warning, Hazard warning flasher switch ............ 2-25
Warning, Low tire pressure warning
system.................................................................... 5-3, 6-2
Warning, Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................................................................... 2-9
Warranty, Emission control system warranty ..... 9-23
Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch........ 2-19
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-18
Washing ......................................................................... 7-2
Waxing............................................................................ 7-2
Weights (See dimensions and weights) ............... 9-9
Wheel/tire size.............................................................. 9-9
Wheels and tires ....................................................... 8-27
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ....................... 7-3
Window washer fluid ............................................... 8-13
Window(s)
Cleaning................................................................... 7-3
Power windows................................................... 2-33
Windshield wiper and washer switch .................. 2-18


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