warning NISSAN MURANO 2005 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, we will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available for you.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 the seat belts. Refer to
“Child safety” and “Child restraints”
in the “Safety — seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” sec-
tion for precautions regarding chil-
dren.

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.
If you see a symbol similar to these in an
illustration, it means the arrow points to the front
of the vehicle.Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
indicate movement or action.Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
call attention to an item in the illustration.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm. In ad-
dition, certain fluids contained in ve-
hicles and certain products of com-
ponent wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm.
© 2004 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.
SIC0697

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1. Headlight, fog light* and turn signal switch
(P.2-22)
2. Trip odometer reset button (P.2-4)
3. Instrument brightness control switch
(P.2-26)
4. Meters/gauges (P.2-3)
5. Windshield (P.2-20)/rear window (P.2-21)
wiper and washer switch
6. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-27)
7. Center ventilator (P.4-19)
8. Audio control (P.4-24)
9. Display (P.4-2)/clock (P.4-4)
10. Rear window defroster and Heated outside
mirror* switch (P.2-21)
11. Display screen control (P.4-2) and/or Navi-
gation system*1
12. Passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-39)
13. Side ventilator (P.4-19)
14. Headlight aiming control switch* (P.2-25)
15. VDC (Vehicle dynamic control) off switch*
(P.2-29) or Headlight aiming control (P.2-
25)
16. Steering switch for audio control* (P.4-35)
17. Fuse box cover (P.8-21)
18. Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P.3-28)
19. Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-39)/Horn
(P.2-27)
20. Cruise control main/set switch (P.5-21)
21. Ignition switch/steering lock (P.5-8) (P.5-
10)
22. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-20)
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1. Tachometer (P.2-4)
2. Turn signal indicator (P.2-26)/Hazard indica-
tor (P.2-27)
3. Speedometer (P.2-4)
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-5)
5. Fuel gauge (P.2-5)
6. Reset button for trip odometer (P.2-4)
7. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-9)
8. Odometer (Total/Twin trip) (P.2-4)
9. CVT shift position indicator (P.5-12)
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1 Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemen-
tal restraint systemSeats ......................................................................................... 1-2
Front manual seat adjustment — passenger side ... 1-3
Front power seat adjustment ........................................ 1-4
Rear seat adjustment ...................................................... 1-5
Head restraint adjustment.............................................. 1-7
Active head restraint (front seats) ............................... 1-8
Armrest ............................................................................... 1-9
Seat belts ................................................................................. 1-9
Precautions on seat belt usage.................................... 1-9
Child safety ..................................................................... 1-12
Pregnant women ............................................................ 1-13
Injured persons............................................................... 1-13
Three-point type seat belt with retractor ................. 1-13
Rear center seat belt .................................................... 1-17
Seat belt extenders ....................................................... 1-20
Seat belt maintenance ................................................. 1-20
Child restraints ..................................................................... 1-21Precautions on child restraints................................... 1-21
Child restraint installation on rear seat outboard or
center positions.............................................................. 1-22
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
system .............................................................................. 1-27
Top tether strap child restraint................................... 1-29
Installation on front passenger seat.......................... 1-31
Booster seats ....................................................................... 1-34
Precautions on booster seats .................................... 1-34
Booster seat installation on rear seat outboard or
center positions.............................................................. 1-37
Booster seat installation on front passenger
seat.................................................................................... 1-38
Supplemental restraint system ......................................... 1-39
Precautions on supplemental restraint system ...... 1-39
Supplemental air bag warning labels ....................... 1-49
Supplemental air bag warning light .......................... 1-50


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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 the 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 sec-
tion.
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FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT — Passenger side
WARNING
After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
Forward and backwardPull the lever up
1
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
2and
lean back. To bring the seatback forward again,
pull the lever and move your body forward. The
seatback moves forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
later in this section.) The seatback may also be
reclined to allow occupants to rest when the
vehicle is parked.
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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
drive positioner operation.
Forward and backwardMoving the switch
1
forward or backward will
slide the seat forward or backward to the de-
sired position.
RecliningMove the recline switch
2
backward until the
desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback
forward again, move the switch forward. The
seatback will move forward.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
later in this section.) The seatback may also be
reclined to allow occupants to rest when the
vehicle is parked.
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4. Remove the head restraints. See “Head re-
straint adjustment” later in this section.
5. After closing the tonneau subcover (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 notequipped with seats and seat belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in
a seat and using a seat belt properly.

Do not fold down the rear seats when
occupants are in the rear seat area or
any luggage is on the rear seats.

Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide signifi-
cant protection against injury in an
accident. Always replace and adjust
them properly if they have been re-
moved for any reason.

If the head restraints are removed for
any reason, they should be securely
stored to prevent them from causing
injury to passengers or damage to
the vehicle in case of sudden braking
or an accident.

Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.
When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched po-
sition. If they are not completely se-
cured, passengers may be injured in
an accident or sudden stop.

When returning the seatbacks, be
sure to attach the rear center seat
belt connector.

Do not unfasten the rear center seat
belt connector except when folding
down the rear seat.

Do not remove the head restraints
except when folding down the rear
seat or using certain child restraints.

When attaching the rear center seat
belt connector, be certain that the
seatbacks are completely secured in
the latched position and the rear cen-
ter seat belt connector is completely
secured.

If the rear center seat belt connector
and the seatbacks are not secured in
the correct position, serious personal
injury may result in an accident or
sudden stop.1-6
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RecliningPull the reclining strap
1
and position the seat
back at the desired angle
2. Release the
reclining strap
1
after positioning the seat at
the desired angle.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes to help
obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on
seat belt usage” later in this section.) The seat-
back may also be reclined to allow occupants to
rest when the vehicle is parked.
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 inju-
ries.

For the 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 sec-
tion.

After adjustment, check to be sure
the seat is securely locked.
HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENTTo raise the head restraint, just pull it up.
To lower, push the lock knob
1
and push the
head restraint down.
To tilt the head restraint
2, push it in the
direction required (if so equipped).
To remove the head restraint when folding down
the rear seat or using certain child restraints,
push the lock knob
1
and pull the head
restraint out.
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