brake light NISSAN MURANO 2005 1.G Owners Manual

All Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light
(AWD models)
Low tire pressure warning light (if so
equipped)
Cruise set indicator light
or
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
warning light
Low washer fluid warning light
High beam indicator light (Blue)
or
Brake warning light
P position selecting warning light (if so
equipped)
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
Charge warning light
Seat belt warning light
Security indicator light
Door open warning light
Supplemental air bag warning light
Slip indicator light (if so equipped)
Engine oil pressure warning light
All Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator
light (AWD models)
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Intelligent Key warning light (if so
equipped)
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
indicator light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indi-
cator light (if so equipped)
Low fuel warning light
Cruise main switch indicator light
CHECKING BULBSApply the parking brake and turn the ignition
switch to ON without starting the engine. The
following lights will come on:
,
or
,
,
,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off:
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or
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the elec-
trical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
WARNING LIGHTS
All wheel drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models)
The
warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to ON. It turns off soon
after the engine is started.
If the AWD system malfunctions or the revolu-
tion, or radius of the front and the rear wheel
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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differs, the warning light will either remain illumi-
nated or blink. See “Using all wheel drive
(AWD)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.
CAUTION

If the warning light comes on while
driving, AWD mode will change to
2WD mode. Reduce the vehicle speed
and have your vehicle checked by a
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

Do not drive on dry hard surface
roads in the LOCK mode.

If the AWD warning light blinks when
you are driving:
•blinks rapidly (about twice a sec-
ond):
Pull off the road in a safe area, and
idle the engine. The driving mode
will change to 2WD to prevent the
AWD system from malfunctioning.
If the warning light turns off, you
can drive again.
•blinks slowly (about once every 2
seconds):Pull off the road in a safe area, and
idle the engine. Check that all tire
sizes are the same, tire pressure is
correct and tires are not worn.
If the warning light is still on after the
above operation, have your vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible.
or
Anti-lock brake
system (ABS)
warning light
After turning the ignition switch to the ON
position, the light will illuminate. The light will turn
off after about 2 seconds if the system is
operational.
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate that the anti-lock brake system is
not functioning properly. Have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
If an abnormality occurs in the system, the
anti-lock function will cease but the ordinary
brakes will continue to operate normally. See
“Anti-lock brake system (ABS)” in the “5. Start-
ing and driving” section for further details.If the light comes on while you are driving,
contact a NISSAN dealer for repair.
or
Brake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake
and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator:
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light comes on when the parking brake is
applied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
The light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the
light comes on while the engine is running with
the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle
and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as
necessary. See “Brake fluid” in the “8. Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
warning system checked by a NISSAN
dealer. Avoid high speed driving and abrupt
braking.
If both the brake warning light and the anti-
lock brake warning light come on simulta-
neously, it may indicate the anti-lock brake
system is not functioning properly. See “Anti-
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lock brake system (ABS) warning light” ear-
lier in this section.
WARNING

Your brake system may not be work-
ing properly if the warning light is on.
Driving could be dangerous. If you
judge it to be safe, drive carefully to
the nearest service station for re-
pairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle
towed because driving it could be
dangerous.

Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or a low brake
fluid level may increase your stop-
ping distance and braking will re-
quire greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.

If the brake fluid level is below the
MINIMUM mark on the brake fluid
reservoir, do not drive until the brake
system has been checked at a
NISSAN dealer.
Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate that the charging system is not
functioning properly. Turn the engine off and
check the generator belt. If the belt is loose,
broken, missing or if the light remains on, see a
NISSAN dealer immediately.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the generator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Door open warning light
This light comes on when any of the doors are
not closed securely while the ignition switch is
ON.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the
light blinks or comes on during normal driving,
pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine
immediatelyand call a NISSAN dealer or other
authorized repair shop.
The oil pressure warning light is not de-
signed to indicate a low oil level. Use the
dipstick to check the oil level.See “Engineoil” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Turn off the engine as
soon as it is safe to do so.
Intelligent Key warning light
(for Intelligent Key system) (if
so equipped)
This light comes on in green when it is possible
to turn the ignition switch.
When the light comes on in red, it is not possible
to turn the ignition switch.

The warning light blinks in red when the
Intelligent Key is outside the vehicle with the
ignition switch in the ACC or ON position.
Confirm the location of the key as soon as
possible when the warning light blinks in red.
Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you
while driving the vehicle.

The warning light goes off about 10 seconds
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Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light (if so
equipped)
After turning the ignition switch to the ON
position, the light will illuminate. The light will turn
off in about 2 seconds if the vehicle dynamic
control (VDC) system is operational.
The light comes on when the vehicle dynamic
control (VDC) off switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates the vehicle dynamic control system
and traction control system are not operating.
When the vehicle dynamic control off indicator
light and slip indicator light come on with the
vehicle dynamic control system turned on, this
light alerts the driver to the fact that the vehicle
dynamic control system’s fail-safe mode is op-
erating, that is the system may not be functioning
properly. Have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer. If a malfunction occurs in the
system, the vehicle dynamic control system
function will be canceled but the vehicle is still
driveable. For additional information, see “Ve-
hicle dynamic control (VDC) system” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section of this manual.AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chimeThe key reminder chime sounds if the driver’sside door is opened while the key is left in the
ignition switch and the ignition switch is in the
“ACC”, “OFF” or “LOCK” position. Remove the
key and take it with you when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chimeThe light reminder chime sounds if the driver’s
side door is opened while the headlight switch is
at either the
or
position and the
ignition switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK
position.
Make sure to turn the light switch to the “OFF” or
“AUTO” position when you leave the vehicle.
Seat belt warning chimeThe chime will sound for about 6 seconds unless
the drivers seat belt is securely fastened.Brake pad wear warningThe disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the warning
sound is heard.Intelligent Key door buzzerWhen the chime or buzzer sounds from inside
and outside the vehicle, check for the following:
The ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position.

The Intelligent Key is not left inside the
vehicle.

Doors are closed securely.

The selector lever is in the P position.
When the buzzer sounds, be sure to check both
the vehicle and the Intelligent Key.
See “INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM” in the “3.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section.
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Headlight aiming control (if so
equipped)Depending on the number of occupants in the
vehicle and the load it is carrying, the headlight
axis may be higher than desired. If the vehicle is
traveling on a hilly road, the headlights may
directly hit the rearview mirror of the vehicle
ahead or the windshield of the oncoming vehicle.
The light axis can be lowered with the operation
of the switch.
The larger the number designated on the switch,
the lower the axis.When traveling with no heavy load or on a flat
road, select position 0.
WARNING
Xenon headlights are extremely bright
compared to conventional headlights. If
the xenon headlights hit the rearview
mirror of the vehicle ahead or the wind-
shield of oncoming vehicle, the driver of
these vehicles may have difficulty driv-
ing because of the brightness. Use the
headlight aiming control switch to lower
the light axis. See “Xenon headlights”
earlier in this section for additional in-
formation.DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM
(CANADA ONLY)The daytime running lights automatically illumi-
nate when the engine is started with parking
brake released. The daytime running lights op-
erate with the headlight switch in the OFF
position or in the
position.
The daytime running lights may come on after
turning the switch to the OFF position andimmediately turning it to the ON position. This is
not a malfunction.
The daytime running lights will be turned off
when the headlight switch is turned to the AUTO
(only when the headlights are lit) or
posi-
tion or when the fog light is turned on.
The daytime running lights will remain on until
the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or OFF
position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
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ACC (Accessories)
C:
This position activates electrical accessories
such as the radio, when the engine is not
running.
ON(Normal operating position)
D:
This position turns on the ignition system and
electrical accessories.
START
E:
This position starts the engine. As soon as the
engine has started, release the switch immedi-
ately. It will automatically return to the ON posi-
tion.
For important safety information, see “Ignition
switch” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.
The ignition switch cannot be turned back to the
LOCK position unless the shift lever is in P
position. (It can be turned to only
B.) If the
ignition switch cannot be turned back to the
LOCK position after shifting the shift lever to the
P position, turn the ignition switch to the ACC
position once and turn back to the LOCK posi-
tion.
CAUTION
Do not leave the vehicle with the igni-
tion switch in ACC or ONpositions when
the engine is not running for an ex-
tended period. This can discharge the
battery.
Starting the engineWhen driving the vehicle, be sure to carry the
Intelligent Key with you.
1. Securely depress the brake pedal.
2. Slowly push the ignition switch in.
When the Intelligent Key warning light
A
in
the instrument panel comes on in green, the
ignition switch can be turned.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the START posi-
tion and the engine will be started.
4. When the engine starts, release the ignition
switch.
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WARNING
Do not start the engine from outside the
vehicle through the window. Doing so
could lead to an accident and injury. Be
sure to sit in the driver’s seat to use the
key.
For important safety information, see “Starting
the engine” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.

When the ignition switch is pushed under the
following conditions, the key warning light in
the instrument panel comes on in red. It is not
possible to turn the ignition switch when:
•you do not have the Intelligent Key with
you
•the Intelligent Key battery has run down
•you have a Intelligent Key for another
vehicle with you

Slowly turn the ignition switch after the key
warning light comes on in green. If it is turned
quickly, it may stick and be difficult to turn.

The engine may not start if the Intelligent Key
is placed:•inside the glove box or the door pocket
•on the instrument panel
•in the corner of interior compartment.

If it is difficult to turn the ignition switch,
perform the following:
•Push the ignition switch again and slowly
turn it left and to the right.
•Turn the ignition switch while gently turn-
ing the steering wheel to the left or right.
Stopping the engine1. Shift the selector lever to the P position.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position.
WARNING
When you leave the vehicle, be sure to
observe the following:

Shift the selector lever to P. (In other
positions, the ignition switch will not
return to LOCK.)

Securely return the ignition switch to
LOCK.

Set the parking brake. Failure to do
so could result in unexpected vehicle
movement and could lead to severe
injury.INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATING
RANGEThe Intelligent Key functions can be used only
when you carry the key with you and operate as
specified in the operating range inside or outside
the vehicle.
When the Intelligent Key battery runs down or
where there are strong radio waves or noise, the
operating range may be narrower or the key may
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The automatic drive positioner system has two
features:

Entry/exit function

Memory storageENTRY/EXIT FUNCTIONThis system is designed so that the driver’s seat
and outside mirror will automatically move when
the shift lever is in the P (Park) position. This
allows the driver to get into and out of the
driver’s seat more easily.
The driver’s seat will slide backward:
The driver’s seat will slide backward when the
driver’s door is opened with the ignition switch
(knob) in the LOCK position.
The driver’s seat will return to the previous
position:

When the key is inserted into the ignition
switch after closing the driver’s door, or when
the driver’s door is closed after inserting the
key into the ignition switch.

When the ignition switch is pushed with the
driver’s door closed. (Intelligent Key
equipped model)

When the key or ignition switch is turned to
the ON position.The entry/exit feature can be canceled. See “4.
Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio
systems” section of this manual.
The entry/exit function can be activated or can-
celled by pressing and holding the SET switch
for more than 10 seconds while the ignition key
is in the LOCK position. The indicator light will
blink once when the function is cancelled, and
the indicator light will blink twice when the
function is activated. If the battery cable is
disconnected, or if the fuse opens, the entry/exit
function will be cancelled. In such a case, after
connecting the battery or replacing with a new
fuse, open and close the driver’s door more than
two times with the ignition key or ignition switch
in the LOCK position to activate the entry/exit
function.
MEMORY STORAGETwo positions for the driver’s seat, pedals (Brake
and Accelerator) and outside mirrors can be
stored in the automatic drive positioner memory.
Follow these procedures to use the memory
system.
1. Set the selector lever to the P (Park) position.
2. Adjust the driver’s seat, pedals (Brake and
Accelerator) and outside mirrors to the de-
sired positions by manually operating each
adjusting switch. For additional information,
see “Seats” in the “1. Safety — seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system”
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section and “Pedal position adjustment” and
“Outside mirrors” earlier in this section.
3. Turn the ignition ON.
4. Push the SET switch and, within 5 seconds,
push the memory switch (1 or 2) fully for at
least 1 second.
The indicator light for the pushed memory
switch will come on and stay on for approxi-
mately 5 seconds after pushing the switch.
After the indicator light goes off, the selected
positions are stored in the selected memory
(1 or 2).
If memory is stored in the same memory switch,
the previous memory will be deleted.
Linking a remote keyless entry to a
stored memory positionA remote keyless entry can be linked to a stored
memory position with the following procedure.
1. Follow the steps for storing a memory posi-
tion.
2. While the indicator light for the memory
switch being set is illuminated for 5 seconds,
push the unlock button on the remote keyless
entry. The indicator light will blink. After the
indicator light goes off, the remote keyless
entry is linked to that memory setting.With the key removed from the ignition switch,
push the unlock button on the keyfob. The
driver’s seat, pedals (Brake and Accelerator)
and outside mirrors will move to the memorized
position.
Confirming memory storage
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position
and push the SET switch. If the main memory
has not been stored, the indicator light will
come on for approximately 0.5 seconds.
When the memory has stored the position,
the indicator light will stay on for approxi-
mately 5 seconds.Selecting the memorized position1. Set the sift selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
2. Turn the ignition ON.
3. Push the memory switch (1 or 2) fully for at
least 1 second.
The driver’s seat, pedals (Brake and Accel-
erator) and outside mirrors will move to the
memorized position with the indicator light
flashing, and then the light will stay on for
approximately 5 seconds.SYSTEM OPERATIONThe automatic drive positioner system will notwork or will stop operating under the following
conditions:

when the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH (7
km/h).

when any two or more of the memory
switches and the SET switch is simulta-
neously pushed while the automatic drive
positioner is operating.

when the adjusting switch for the driver’s
seat, pedals and outside mirror are operated
while the automatic drive positioner is oper-
ating.

when the memory switch (1 or 2) and the
SET switch is not pushed for at least 1
second.

when the seat has been already moved to the
memorized position.

when no seat position is stored in the
memory switch.

when the engine is started while moving the
automatic drive positioner.

when the shift selector lever is moved from
the P position to any other position (However,
it will not be cancelled if the switch is pushed
while the seat is returning to the previous
positions (entry/exit function).).
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HOW TO READ THE DISPLAYED
LINESLines which indicate the vehicle clearance and
distances to objects with reference to the
bumper line
A
are displayed on the monitor.
They are indicated as reference distances to
objects. Displayed lines indicate distances 1.5
feet (red)
1, 3 feet (yellow)
2, 7 feet (green)
3and 10 feet (green)
4from the lower part of
the bumper line
A.
The vehicle clearance lines are wider than
the actual clearance.
REAR VIEW MONITOR SETTING
WARNING
Do not adjust the Brightness, Contrast,
Tint and Color of the rear view monitor
while the vehicle is moving. Make sure
the parking brake is firmly applied and
the engine is not running.
To adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Tint and
Color of the rear view monitor, push the “SET-
TING” button with the rear view monitor on,
select the item key and adjust the level using the
joystick.OPERATING TIPS
When the shift lever is shifted to R, the
monitor screen automatically changes to the
rear view monitor mode. However, the radio
can be heard.

It may take some time until the rear view
monitor is displayed after the shift lever has
been shifted to R. Objects may be distorted
momentarily until the rear view monitor
screen is displayed completely. When the
shift lever is returned to a position other than
R, it may take some time until the screenchanges. Objects on the screen may be
distorted until they are completely displayed.

When the temperature is extremely high or
low, the screen may not clearly display ob-
jects. This is not a malfunction.

When strong light directly enters the camera,
objects may not be displayed clearly.

Vertical lines may be seen in objects on the
screen. This is due to strong reflected light
from the bumper. This is not a malfunction.

The screen may flicker under fluorescent
light. This is not a malfunction.

The colors of objects on the rear view monitor
may differ somewhat from those of the actual
object.

When the contrast of objects is low at night,
pushing the “ENTER” button may not change
the brightness.

Objects on the monitor may not be clear in a
dark place or at night.

If dirt, rain or snow attaches to the camera,
the rear view monitor may not clearly display
objects. Clean the camera.

Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner to
clean the camera. This will cause discolora-
tion. To clean the camera, wipe with a cloth
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