warning NISSAN MURANO 2006 1.G Repair Manual

immediately 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.
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROLThe instrument brightness control operates
when the light switch is in the
or
position and the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
Pushing the control switch
A
once will change
the brightness to the night mode.
Pushing the control switch
B
once will change
the brightness to the day mode.
To adjust the brightness of instrument panel
lights, push the control switches. Pushing the
upper switch
A
will brighten the lights. Thelower switch
B
dims the lights. Repeatedly
pushing the lower switch will turn the lights off.
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TURN SIGNAL SWITCH1
Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the turning
direction. When the turn is completed, the turn
signals cancel automatically.2
Lane change signal
To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or
down to the point where lights begin flashing.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so
equipped)To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the
position, then turn the switch
to the
position. To turn them off, turn the
switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on for the fog lights to
operate (except for the daytime running light).Push the switch (located on the right side of the
meter panel) on to warn other drivers when you
must stop or park under emergency conditions.
All turn signal lights will flash.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.
WARNING

If stopping for an emergency, be sure
to move the vehicle well off the road.
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Do not use the hazard warning flash-
ers while moving on the highway un-
less unusual circumstances force you
to drive so slowly that your vehicle
might become a hazard to other traf-
fic.

Turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning flasher lights are on.
The flasher will operate with the ignition switch in
any position.
To sound the horn, push the center pad upper
area of the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air
bag system may result in serious per-
sonal injury.The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.
The switches located on the center console can
be operated independently (driver side seat
A
and front passenger side seat
B) of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Select heat range.
1For high heat, push the
(High) side
of the switch.
2For low heat, push the
(Low) side of
the switch.
3For no heat, the switch has a center OFF
position between low and high.
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hicle battery.

Avoid using power outlets when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster is on.

Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure to turn off the power
switch of electrical accessory being
used or the ACC power of the vehicle.

Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may open.

When not in use, be sure to close the
cap/cover. Do not allow water to con-
tact the outlet.
COIN BOX
WARNING
The coin box should not be used while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
To open, push the coin box lid
1
as illustrated.
The inner tray can be removed
2
as illustrated.
Do not place valuable items in the box.
Do not use the coin box as an ashtray.
CELLULAR PHONE HOLDER
WARNING

A cellular telephone should not be
used while driving so full attention
may be given to vehicle operation.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the use
of cellular telephones while driving.

If a conversation in a moving vehicle
requires you to take notes, pull off
the road to a safe location and stop
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your vehicle before doing so.
To open, push the cellular phone holder lid
1
as illustrated.
The inner tray can be removed
2
as illustrated.
Do not place valuable items in the holder.
Do not use the cellular phone holder as an
ashtray.
CUP HOLDERS
WARNING
The cup holder should not be used while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
CAUTION

Avoid abrupt starting and brakingwhen the cup holder is being used to
prevent spilling the drink. If the liquid
is hot, it can scald you or your pas-
senger.

Use only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
Front:
Push the cup holder opener button
A
to open.
The flap
Bwill be folded down when inserting a
bigger container.
Pull up the inner tray as illustrated
Cto remove
for cleaning.
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Rear:
Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.
GLOVE BOXTo open the glove box, pull the handle
A.
To close, push the lid in until the lock latches.
To lock
2
or unlock
1
the glove box, use the
master key, mechanical key (Intelligent Key sys-
tem) or wallet key.
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
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CONSOLE BOX
WARNING
The center console box should not beused while driving so full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.
Push the button
A
to open the upper console
box lid.The partition
C
can be removed.
Pull up the buttonBto open the lower console
box lid.
Push the button
Dand adjust the armrest to the
desired position.
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CARGO NET (if so equipped)The cargo net helps keep packages in the cargo
area from moving around while your vehicle is
driven.
To install the cargo net, attach the hooks to the
retainers
A
on both sides.
To remove the cargo net, detach the hooks from
the cargo net retainers.
For more retainers, refer to “Vehicle loading
information” in the “9. Technical and consumer
information” section.
WARNING

Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting.

Be sure to secure all four hooks into
the retainers. The cargo restrained in
the net must not exceed 30 lbs (13.6
kg) or the net may not stay secured.
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TONNEAU COVER (if so equipped)The tonneau cover keeps the luggage compart-
ment contents hidden from the outside.
To use the tonneau cover, pull it out
1, hang
both sides on the hooks
2
and open the flap
3.
To use the subcover, pull out
4and hang both
sides on the hooks behind the rear seat head
restraint
5.
To stow the tonneau cover and the subcover,
remove them from the hooks and hold until they
are retracted.
To remove the tonneau cover, stow the cover
and pull the holder to the opposite side
6.
WARNING

Never put anything on the tonneau
cover, no matter how small. Any ob-
ject on it could cause an injury in an
accident or sudden stop.

Close the tonneau and sub covers
when folding the rear seat.

Do not leave the tonneau cover in the
vehicle with it disengaged from theholder.

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.

The child restraint top tether strap
may be damaged by contact with the
tonneau cover or items in the cargo
area. Remove the tonneau cover from
the vehicle or secure it and any cargo.
Your child could be seriously injured
or killed in a collision if the top tether
strap is damaged.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING

Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
while it is in motion and before clos-
ing the windows. Use the window
lock switch to prevent unexpected
use of the power windows.

Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls
and become trapped in a window.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position and for about 45
seconds, after the ignition switch is turned to the
ACC or OFF position. If the driver’s door or the
front passenger’s door is opened during this
period of about 45 seconds, power to the
windows is canceled.WINDOWS
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Automatic operationTo fully open or close the driver’s or front
passenger’s side window, completely push
down
Aor pull up
Bthe switch and release it;
it need not be held. The window will automati-
cally open or close all the way. To stop the
window, just push or lift the switch on the
opposite side.
Auto reverse function (if so equipped)If the control unit detects something caught in a
front window as it moves up, the window will be
immediately lowered.
The auto reverse function can be activated whena front window is closed by automatic operation
when the ignition switch is in the ON position or
for about 45 seconds after the ignition switch is
turned to the ACC, OFF or LOCK position. The
doors remain closed.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the window
occurs.
WARNING
There are some small distances imme-
diately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., in-
side the vehicle before closing the win-
dow.
AUTOMATIC SUNROOFThe sunroof will only operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The automatic sunroof is operational for about
45 seconds, even if the ignition switch is turned
to the ACC, OFF or LOCK position. If the
driver’s door or the front passenger’s door is
opened during this period of about 45 seconds,
power to the sunroof is canceled.Sliding the sunroofTo open the roof, slide the switch to the
side
1. When the roof is tilted up, it will
automatically tilt down and then open.
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