check engine light NISSAN MURANO 2006 1.G User Guide

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 selector 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 selector lever to
the P position, turn the ignition switch to the
ACC position once and turn back to the LOCK
position.
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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WARNING SIGNALSTo help prevent the vehicle from moving unex-
pectedly by erroneous operation of the Intelli-
gent Key or to help prevent the vehicle from
being stolen, a chime or buzzer sounds from
inside and outside the vehicle and a warning
light comes on in the instrument panel.
When a chime or beep sounds or the warning
light comes on, be sure to check the vehicle and
Intelligent Key.Audible reminder and warning when
locking the doorsWhen 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.
Audible reminder and warning when
the engine stopsWhen the P position selecting warning light
B
in the instrument panel blinks in red:

Make sure the selector lever is in the P
position.
When the chime sounds intermittently:

Make sure the selector lever is in the P
position and the ignition switch is turned to
the LOCK position.
If the chime sounds continuously when the
driver’s door is opened, check the following:
The selector lever is in the P position and the
ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi-
tion.

The mechanical key or the valet key is not
inserted into the ignition switch.

The warning chime may stop when one of the
following is performed.
•Returning the ignition switch to the LOCK
position.
•Removing the mechanical key or the valet
key.
•Closing the doors.
Alarm and warning when the engine
startsWhen the key warning light
A
is blinking in red
and the outside buzzer sounds, make sure the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
Warning for low battery power
This warning is to let you know that the
battery of the Intelligent Key will run down
soon. Replace it with a new one. Refer to the
“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
for battery replacement.
•The green blinking key warning light
A
goes out about 30 seconds after the
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TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
When pushing the door
handle request switch or the
lift gate request switchThe outside buzzer sounds for approxi-
mately 2 seconds.The doors cannot be locked.Take out the Intelligent Key from the vehicle
and push the door handle request switch or
the lift gate request switch.
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion and push the door handle request
switch or the lift gate request switch while
carrying the Intelligent Key with you.
Close all the doors securely and push the
door handle request switch or the lift gate
request switch while carrying the Intelligent
Key with you.
When closing the doorsThe outside buzzer sounds for approxi-
mately 10 seconds.The ignition switch is not turned to the
LOCK position.Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion.
The key warning light in the instrument
panel blinks in red and the outside
buzzer sounds 3 times.The Intelligent Key is not in the vehicle. Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
The outside buzzer sounds for approxi-
mately 3 seconds and all doors unlock.The Intelligent Key has been left in the ve-
hicle.Take out the Intelligent Key from the vehicle
and close the door.
When locking the doorsThe outside buzzer sounds for approxi-
mately 3 seconds and all doors unlock.The Intelligent Key has been left in the trunk
room.Take out the Intelligent Key from the vehicle
and close the door.
When opening the driver’s
doorA warning chime sounds continuously.The ignition switch is not in the LOCK posi-
tion, or the mechanical key or valet key is
inserted into the ignition switch.Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion.
Remove the mechanical key or valet key
from the ignition switch.
When stopping the engineThe P position warning light in the in-
strument panel blinks in red.The selector lever is not in the P position.Make sure that the selector lever is in the P
position.
When turning the ignition
switchA warning chime sounds continuously.The ignition switch is not turned to the
LOCK position.Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion.
When starting the engineThe key warning light in the instrument
panel blinks in green.The battery charge is low.Replace the battery with a new one. See
“BATTERY REPLACEMENT” on page 8-24.
When pushing the ignition
switchThe key warning light in the instrument
panel comes on in red.The Intelligent Key is not in the vehicle.If the key warning light comes on in red
even while you are carrying the Intelligent
Key, the battery is completely discharged.
Replace the battery with a new one. See
“BATTERY REPLACEMENT” on page 8-24.
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1. Pull the hood lock release handle
1
located
below the instrument panel; the hood will
then spring up slightly.
2. Move the lever
2
at the front of the hood
with your fingertips and raise the hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close the
hood and make sure it locks into place.
WARNING

Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the hood
to fly open and result in an accident.

If you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
The power door lock system allows you to
lock or unlock all doors including the lift gate
simultaneously.

Push the opener switch and pull up the lift
gate to open.
WARNING
Do not drive with the lift gate open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases to
be drawn into the vehicle. See “Precau-
tions when starting and driving”
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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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vehicle is not designed for cornering
at the same speeds as conventional
two-wheel drive vehicles. Failure to
operate this vehicle correctly could
result in loss of control and/or a
rollover accident.

Always use tires of the same type,
size, brand, construction (bias, bias-
belted or radial), and tread pattern on
all four wheels. Install tire chains on
the front wheels when driving on slip-
pery roads and drive carefully.

Be sure to check the brakes immedi-
ately after driving in mud or water.
See “Brake system” later in this sec-
tion for wet brakes.

Avoid parking your vehicle on steep
hills. If you get out of the vehicle and
it rolls forward, backward or side-
ways, you could be injured.

Whenever you drive off-road through
sand, mud or water as deep as the
wheel hub, more frequent mainte-
nance may be required. See “Periodic maintenance” in the “Service
and Maintenance Guide”.

Do not drive continuously on sandy
or muddy roads with the front wheels
spinning. The AWD warning light
blinks and the driving mode changes
to 2WD. This could reduce traction
force remarkably. Be especially care-
ful when towing a trailer. (AWD mod-
els)

Do not use 2-wheel chassis dyna-
mometers or 2-wheel free rollers.
(AWD models)

Never operate the accelerator pedal
with the front wheels raised and the
rear wheels on the ground while jack-
ing up or with the front wheels on the
roller and the rear wheels on the
ground. Otherwise, the vehicle could
jump. (AWD models)

When a wheel is suspended due to
running off the road, do not idle the
wheel excessively. (AWD models)

When the vehicle is on a free roller orthe front or rear wheels are jacked
up, do not start the engine. (AWD
models)
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NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM (NVIS)The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System (NVIS)
will not allow the engine to start without the use
of the registered NVIS key.
If the engine fails to start using the registered
NVIS key, it may be due to interference caused
by another NVIS key, an automated toll road
device or an automated payment device on the
key ring. Restart the engine using the following
procedures:
1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON position
for approximately 5 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK
position and wait approximately 10 seconds.
3. Repeat step 1 and 2 again.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device
(which may have caused the interference)
separate from the registered NVIS key.
If this procedure allows the engine to start,
NISSAN recommends placing the registered
NVIS key on a separate key ring to avoid inter-
ference from other devices.
Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.

Maintenance items should be checked peri-
odically, for example, each time you check
engine oil.

Check that all windows and lights are clean.

Visually inspect tires for their appearance and
condition. Also, check tires for proper infla-
tion.

Lock all doors.

Position seat and adjust head restraints.

Adjust inside and outside mirrors.

Adjust the pedal position.

Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.

Check the operation of warning lights when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON posi-
tion.1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the selector lever to P (Park) or N
(Neutral). (P preferred.)
The starter is designed not to operate if the
selector lever is in one of the driving posi-
tions.
3. Crank the enginewith your foot off the
accelerator pedalby turning the ignition
key to START. Release the key when the
engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to
run, repeat the above procedure.

If the engine is very hard to start in extremely
cold weather or when restarting, depress the
accelerator pedal a little (approximately 1/3
to the floor) and hold it then crank the engine.
Release the key and the accelerator pedal
when the engine starts.

If the engine is very hard to start because it is
flooded, depress the accelerator pedal all the
way to the floor and hold it. Crank the engine
for 5 to 6 seconds. After cranking the engine,
release the accelerator pedal. Crank the en-
ginewith your foot off the accelerator
pedalby turning the ignition switch to
START. Release the key when the engine
starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above procedure.
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If it is necessary to park the vehicle, push the
shift lock release button, then move the selector
lever to the P (Park).
To push the shift lock release button, follow the
procedure as illustrated.
If the lever cannot be moved out of P (Park), have
a NISSAN dealer check the CVT system as soon
as possible.
WARNING

If the selector lever cannot be moved
from the P (Park) position while the
engine is running and the brake
pedal is depressed, the stop lights
may not work. Malfunctioning stop
lights could cause an accident injur-
ing yourself and others.

Do not park the vehicle without shift-
ing to the P (Park) position.Accelerator downshift
— In D position —For passing or hill climbing, fully depress the
accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts the
transmission down into the lower gear, depend-ing on the vehicle speed.
High fluid temperature protection
modeThis transmission has a high fluid temperature
protection mode. If the fluid temperature be-
comes too high (for example, when climbing
steep grades in high temperature with heavy
loads, such as when towing a trailer), engine
power and, under some conditions, vehicle
speed will be decreased automatically to reduce
the chance of transmission damage. Vehicle
speed can be controlled with the accelerator
pedal, but the vehicle may not accelerate above
approximately 40 to 50 MPH (65 to 80 km/h).Fail-safeIf the vehicle is driven under extreme con-
ditions, such as excessive wheel spinning
and subsequent hard braking, the fail-safe
system may be activated. The MIL may
come on to indicate the fail-safe mode is
activated, see “Malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL)” in the “2. Instrument and controls”
section. This will occur even if all electrical
circuits are functioning properly. In this
case, turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position and wait for 10 seconds. Then turn
the switch back to the ONposition. The
vehicle should return to its normal operat-ing condition. If it does not return to its
normal operating condition, have a
NISSAN dealer check the transmission and
repair if necessary.
WARNING
When the high fluid temperature protec-
tion mode or fail-safe operation occurs,
vehicle speed may be gradually re-
duced. 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 transmission to return to
normal operation, or have it repaired if
necessary.
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a braking effect. This is a normal
condition of the AWD model.
AWD WARNING LIGHTThe AWD warning light is located in the meter.
The AWD warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to ON. It turns off soon
after the engine is started.If any malfunction occurs in the AWD system
when the ignition switch is ON, the warning light
will remain illuminated.
High-temperature power-train oil due to continu-
ous operation of the vehicle to free a stuck
vehicle makes the warning light blink rapidly
(about twice per second). The driving mode may
change to 2 wheel drive condition. AUTO mode
may change to LOCK mode before the warning
light blinks. This is normal. If the warning light
blinks rapidly during operation, stop the vehicle
with the engine idling in a safe place immedi-
ately. Then if the light goes off after a while, you
can continue driving.
A large difference between the diameters of
front and rear wheels will make the warning light
blink slowly (about once per two 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.
WARNING
Do not attempt to test an AWD
equipped vehicle with two wheels on a
two wheel dynamometer and the other
two wheels raised. Doing so may result
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