service NISSAN MURANO 2005 1.G Owner's Guide

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.
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SPECIFICATIONS9-8
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load shift while driving.

Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.

Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.

Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed. Some states or provinces have spe-
cific speed limits for vehicles that are towing
trailers. Obey the local speed limits.

When backing up, hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections and back
up slowly. If possible, have someone guide
you when you are backing up.

Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so,
first block the wheels and apply the parking
brake, and then move the shift lever into the P
(Park) position. If you move the shift lever to
the P (Park) position before blocking the
wheels and applying the parking brake, trans-
mission 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 bylarger 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 brakes
to overheat, resulting in reduced braking ef-
ficiency.

Increase your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.

Do not use cruise control while towing a
trailer.

Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-
nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50
miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.

When stopped in traffic for long periods of
time in hot weather, put the vehicle in the P
(Park) position.
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DOT (Department Of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature ATreadwearTreadwear grade is a comparative rating based
on tire wear rate when tested under controlled
conditions on specified government test
courses. For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one and a half (1-1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100. How-
ever, relative tire performance depends on actual
driving conditions, and may vary significantly
from the norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road char-
acteristics and climate.Traction AA, A, B and CThe traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and con-crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to your ve-
hicle tires is based on straight-ahead
braking traction tests and does not in-
clude acceleration, cornering, hydro-
planing or peak traction characteristics.Temperature A, B and CTemperature grades are A (the highest), B, and
C. They represent a tire’s resistance to heat
build-up, and its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause tire material to degener-
ate, reducing tire life. Excessive temperatures
can lead to sudden tire failure. Grade C corre-
sponds to a performance level which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades A and
B represent higher levels of performance on
laboratory test wheels than the minimum re-
quired by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, under-inflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat build-up and
possible tire failure.
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY
GRADING
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A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best
source of service and repair information for your
vehicle. Filled with wiring diagrams, illustrations
and step-by-step diagnostic and adjustment
procedures, this manual is the same one used by
the factory trained technicians working at autho-
rized NISSAN dealerships. Also available are
genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals, and genu-
ine NISSAN Service and Owner’s Manuals for
older NISSAN models.In the USA:
For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Service Manualsfor the 2000 model
year and later, contact:
Tweddle Litho Company
1-800-450-9491
www.nissan-techinfo.com
For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Service Manualsfor the 1999 model
year and prior, see a NISSAN dealer, or contact:
Resolve Corporation
20770 Westwood Dr.
Strongsville OH 44136
1-800-247-5321For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Owner’s Manualsfor the 2005
model year and prior, see a NISSAN dealer, or
contact:
Resolve Corporation
20770 Westwood Dr.
Strongsville OH 44136
1-800-247-5321
In Canada:
To purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN
Service Manual or Owner’s Manual please con-
tact your nearest NISSAN dealer. For the phone
number and location of a NISSAN Dealer in your
area call the NISSAN Satisfaction Center at
1-800-387-0122 and a bilingual NISSAN rep-
resentative will assist you.
Also available are Genuine NISSAN Service and
Owner’s Manuals for older NISSAN models.
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISIONUnfortunately, accidents do occur. In this unlikely
event, there is some important information you
should know. Many insurance companies rou-
tinely authorize the use of non-genuine collision
parts in order to cut costs, among other reasons.
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock brake system)................................ 5-30
ABS warning light ..................................................... 2-10
Aiming control, Headlights...................................... 2-25
Air bag.......................................................................... 1-39
Air bag warning labels ............................................. 1-49
Air bag warning light .................................... 1-50, 2-13
Air cleaner filter.......................................................... 8-17
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation .................................. 4-20
Air conditioner service ........................... 4-20, 4-23
Air conditioner specification label .................. 9-12
Air conditioning system refrigerant
and lubricant recommendations ............ 4-23, 9-6
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) ......... 4-20
In-cabin microfilter .............................................. 4-23
Alcohol, drugs and driving......................................... 5-5
All wheel drive (AWD) ............................................. 5-24
All wheel drive (AWD), AWD lock switch
operations.................................................................... 5-24
All wheel drive (AWD), LOCK indicator light
(AWD models) ........................................................... 2-14
Anchor point locations
Top tether strap .................................................. 1-30
Antenna ........................................................................ 4-36
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .............................. 5-30
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care .................................... 7-2Interior appearance care ..................................... 7-3
Armrest ........................................................................... 1-9
Audible reminders ..................................................... 2-16
Audio operation precautions .................................. 4-25
Audio system .............................................................. 4-24
Autochanger, Compact Disc (CD) ....................... 4-33
Autolight system ........................................................ 2-23
Automatic
Anti-glare inside mirror ...................................... 3-31
Automatic sunroof .............................................. 2-37
Drive positioner ................................................... 3-33
Seat positioner, seat .......................................... 3-33
Avoiding collision and rollover .................................. 5-5
B
Back door.................................................................... 3-25
Battery .......................................................................... 8-14
Battery saver system ......................................... 2-24
Battery replacement
Intelligent Key system .......................................... 3-8
Remote keyless entry system............................. 3-8
Before starting the engine ...................................... 5-11
Belts (See drive belts) ............................................. 8-16
Booster seats ............................................................. 1-34
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......................... 5-30
Brake booster ...................................................... 8-21
Brake fluid............................................................. 8-13Brake pedal .......................................................... 8-20
Brake pedal check ............................................. 8-20
Brake system ....................................................... 5-29
Parking brake check............................... 5-20, 8-20
Parking brake operation .................................... 5-20
Warning light ....................................................... 2-10
Break-in schedule ..................................................... 5-23
Brightness control, Instrument panel ................... 2-26
Bulbcheck/instrument panel .................................... 2-9
Bulbreplacement ...................................................... 8-26
C
Cabin air filter ............................................................. 4-23
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio............................................ 4-36
Cargo (See vehicle loading information)............. 2-34
Cargo net .................................................................... 2-34
Cassette player (See audio system) .................... 4-31
CD care and cleaning .............................................. 4-34
Ceiling light ................................................................. 2-39
Cellular phone holder ............................................... 2-31
Child restraints ........................................................... 1-21
Booster seats ...................................................... 1-34
Installation on front passenger seat............... 1-31
Installation on rear seat outboard or center
positions ................................................................ 1-22
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
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O
Odometer ....................................................................... 2-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................................. 9-2
Changing engine oil ........................................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level .................................... 8-9
Engine oil................................................................. 8-9
Engine oil viscosity ............................................... 9-5
Operating the engine (Intelligent Key
system) ......................................................................... 3-13
Outside mirror control .............................................. 3-32
Outside mirrors .......................................................... 3-32
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ...................... 6-11
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information................................................................... 9-26
P
Parking
Brake check ......................................................... 8-20
Parking brake check .......................................... 5-20
Parking brake operation .................................... 5-20
Parking on hills .................................................... 5-20
Parking/parking on hills ........................................... 5-28
Pedal position adjustment....................................... 3-29
Phone, Car phone or CB radio ............................. 4-36
Power
Front seat adjustment .......................................... 1-4
Power door lock .................................................... 3-3
Power outlet ......................................................... 2-29
Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-12Power steering system ...................................... 5-29
Power windows................................................... 2-35
P position selecting warning light ......................... 2-13
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .............................. 1-48
Precautions
Audio operation ................................................... 4-25
Booster seats ...................................................... 1-34
Braking precautions ........................................... 5-29
Child restraints .................................................... 1-21
Cruise control ...................................................... 5-21
Driving safety .......................................................... 5-6
Maintenance ........................................................... 8-5
On-pavement and offroad driving ..................... 5-5
Seat belt usage ..................................................... 1-9
Supplemental restraint system ........................ 1-39
When starting and driving .................................. 5-2
Push starting .............................................................. 6-10
R
Radio, Car phone or CB radio .............................. 4-36
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)
test (US only) ............................................................. 9-24
Rear center seat belt................................................ 1-17
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock.......... 3-5
Rear personal light .................................................... 2-40
Rear power point....................................................... 2-29
Rear seat adjustment .................................................. 1-5
Rear view monitor ..................................................... 4-17
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ........................................................................... 2-21
Rear window wiper and washer switch .............. 2-21
Registering your vehicle in another country ....... 9-10Remote keyless entry
System, Except Intelligent Key system ............ 3-5
System, For Intelligent Key system ................ 3-20
Reporting safety defects (US only) ...................... 9-24
Rollover........................................................................... 5-5
S
Safety
Child seat belts ................................................... 1-12
Reporting safety defects (US only)................ 9-24
Towing safety....................................................... 9-20
Safety chain ................................................................ 9-21
Seat belt warning chime ......................................... 2-16
Seat belt warning light.................................... 1-9, 2-13
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment............................ 1-3
Front power seat adjustment ............................. 1-4
Rear seat adjustment ........................................... 1-5
Seat belt(s)
Child safety .......................................................... 1-12
Injured persons.................................................... 1-13
Larger children .................................................... 1-13
Pre-tensioner seat belt system ....................... 1-48
Precautions on seat belt usage......................... 1-9
Pregnant women ................................................. 1-13
Rear center seat belt ......................................... 1-17
Seat belt cleaning ................................................. 7-4
Seat belt extenders ............................................ 1-20
Seat belt hook ..................................................... 1-17
Seat belt maintenance ...................................... 1-20
Seat belts ................................................................ 1-9
Shoulder belt height adjustment..................... 1-16
Three-point type with retractor ....................... 1-13


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