tow NISSAN MURANO 2005 1.G Service Manual

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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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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