headlights NISSAN MURANO 2008 Owners Manual

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2 Instruments and controls
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 6/ 23
Instrument panel................................................ 2-2
Meters and gauges............................................. 2-4
Speedometer and odometer............................. 2-5
Tachometer................................................... 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge..................... 2-6
Fuel gauge................................................... 2-7
Compass (if so equipped).................................... 2-7
Zone variation change procedure....................... 2-9
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders....... 2-10
Checking bulbs........................................... 2-10
Warning lights............................................. 2-10
Indicator lights............................................. 2-15
Audible reminders........................................ 2-17
Dot matrix liquid crystal display............................ 2-17
Indicators for operation.................................. 2-18
Indicators for maintenance.............................. 2-20
Trip computer.............................................. 2-21
Security systems.............................................. 2-25
Vehicle security system (if so equipped)............ 2-25
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System................. 2-27
Windshield wiper and washer switch.................... 2-28
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped).......................................... 2-29
Rear window wiper and washer switch.................. 2-30
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch..... 2-31Headlight and turn signal switch.......................... 2-32
Xenon headlights (if so equipped).................... 2-32
Headlight switch.......................................... 2-32
Turn signal switch........................................ 2-36
Fog light switch (if so equipped)...................... 2-36
Hazard warning flasher switch............................. 2-36
Horn............................................................. 2-37
Heated seats (if so equipped)............................. 2-37
Clock............................................................ 2-38
Models without color display........................... 2-38
Models with color display............................... 2-39
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch........... 2-39
Power outlet................................................... 2-39
Cigarette lighter and ashtray (if so equipped).......... 2-41
Storage......................................................... 2-41
Cup holders................................................ 2-41
Sunglasses holder........................................ 2-42
Glove box.................................................. 2-43
Console box............................................... 2-44
Storage box (if so equipped).......................... 2-45
Cargo floor box........................................... 2-45
Luggage side box......................................... 2-46
Cargo cover (if so equipped).......................... 2-46
Luggage hooks (if so equipped)...................... 2-47
Roof rack (if so equipped).............................. 2-48

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vibration occurs.
The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot
prevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior
or exterior vehicle components in all situations.
Always secure your vehicle even if parking for a
brief period. Never leave your keys in the vehicle,
and always lock it when unattended. Be aware
of your surroundings, and park in secure, well-lit
areas whenever possible.
Many devices offering additional protection,
such as component locks, identification markers,
and tracking systems, are available at auto
supply stores and specialty shops. Your
NISSAN dealer may also offer such equipment.
Check with your insurance company to see if
you may be eligible for discounts for various
theft protection features.
SIC1699A
How to arm the vehicle security system1. Close all windows.
The system can be armed even if the
windows are open.
2. Push the ignition switch to the OFF position.
3. Carry the key.
4. Close all doors, hood and lift gate. Lock all
doors. The doors can be locked with:
.the lock button
on the key
.any request switch (Intelligent Key
equipped model)
.the power door lock switch.the key — master or mechanical
5. Confirm that the security indicator light
*A
comes on. The security indicator light stays
on for about 30 seconds. The vehicle
security system is now pre-armed. After
about 30 seconds the vehicle security
system automatically shifts into the armed
phase. The security light begins to flash
once every approximately 3 seconds. If,
during this 30-second pre-arm time period,
the door is unlocked, or the ignition switch is
pushed to ACC or ON, the system will not
arm.
Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will activate
with all doors, hood and lift gate locked
withtheignitionswitchintheLOCK
position. When pushing the ignition switch
to the ACC or ON position, the system will
be released.
Vehicle security system activationThe vehicle security system will give the follow-
ing alarm:
.The headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
.The alarm automatically turns off after
approximately 1 minute. However, the alarm
reactivates if the vehicle is tampered with
again.
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XENON HEADLIGHTS (if so equipped)
WARNINGHIGH VOLTAGE
.When xenon headlights are on, they
produce a high voltage. To prevent
an electric shock, never attempt to
modify or disassemble. Always have
your xenon headlights replaced at a
NISSAN dealer.
.Xenon headlights provide consider-
ably more light than conventional
headlights. If they are not correctly
aimed, they might temporarily blind
an oncoming driver or the driver
ahead of you and cause a serious
accident. If headlights are not aimed
correctly, immediately take your ve-
hicle to a NISSAN dealer and have
the headlights adjusted correctly.
When the xenon headlight is initially turned on,
its brightness or color varies slightly. However,
the color and brightness will soon stabilize.
.The life of xenon headlights will be
shortened by frequent on-off opera-
tion. It is generally desirable not to turnoff the headlights for short intervals
(for example, when the vehicle stops at
a traffic signal) . Even when the daytime
running lights are active (Canada only) ,
the xenon headlights do not turn on.
This way the life of the xenon head-
lights is not reduced.
.If the xenon headlight bulb is close to
burning out, the brightness will drasti-
cally decrease, the light will start
blinking, or the color of the light will
become reddish. If one or more of the
above signs appear, contact a NISSAN
dealer.
See “Headlight aiming control” later in this
section for information about adjusting the light
axis.
SIC3668
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting*1
Turn the switch to the
position:
The front park, side marker, tail, license
plate and instrument lights will come on.
*2
Turn the switch to the
position:
Headlights will come on and all the other
lights remain on.
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
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SIC3669
Autolight system (if so equipped)The autolight system allows the headlights to be
set so they turn on and off automatically.
To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position
*1.
2. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the
headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch
to the OFF,
,or
position.
The autolight system can turn on the headlightsautomatically when it is dark and turn off the
headlights when it is light.
If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened and this
condition is continued, the headlights remain on
for 5 minutes.
Automatic headlights off delay:
You can keep the headlights on for up to 180
seconds after you push the ignition switch to
OFF and open any door then close all the doors.
You can adjust the period of the automatic
headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF) to
180 seconds. The factory default setting is 45
seconds.
For automatic headlights off delay setting, see
“Auto Headlights Off Delay” in the “4. Monitor,
heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems” section.
SAA0642A
Be sure not to put anything on top of the
photo sensor
*A
located on the top of the
instrument panel. The photo sensor con-
trols the autolight; if it is covered, the
photo sensor reacts as if it is dark and the
headlights will illuminate.
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SIC3670
Headlight beam select*1
To select the low beam, put the lever in the
neutral position as shown.
*2
To select the high beam, push the lever
forward while the switch is in theposition. Pull it back to select the low beam.
*3
Pulling the lever toward you will flash the
headlight high beam even when the head-
light switch is in the OFF position.
Battery saver systemA chime will sound when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in the
or
position and the ignition switch in the ACC,
OFF or LOCK position.When the headlight switch is in the
or
position while the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the lights will automatically turn off 5
minutesaftertheignitionswitchhasbeen
pushed to the OFF position.
When the headlight switch remains in theor
position after the lights automatically
turn off, the lights will turn on when the ignition
switch is pushed to the ON position.
CAUTION
.When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will not
turn off automatically. Be sure to
turn the light switch to the OFF
position when you leave the vehicle
for extended periods of time, other-
wise the battery will be discharged.
.Never leave the light switch on
when the engine is not running for
extended periods of time even if the
headlights turn off automatically.
SIC2275
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.
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WARNING
Xenon headlights are extremely bright
compared to conventional headlights. If
the xenon headlights hit the rearview
mirror of the vehicle ahead or the
windshield of oncoming vehicle, the
driver of these vehicles may have
difficulty driving because of the bright-
ness. Use the headlight aiming control
switch to lower the light axis. See
“XENON HEADLIGHTS” earlier in this
section for additional information.Daytime running light system (Canada
only)The daytime running lights automatically illumi-
nate when the engine is started with the parking
brake released. The daytime running lights
operate with the headlight switch in the OFF
position or in the
position. Turn the
headlight switch to the
position for full
illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine
is started, the daytime running lights do not
illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate
once the parking brake is released. The daytime
running lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is pushed to the 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.
SIC3585
Instrument brightness controlThe instrument brightness control operates
when 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. When
the brightness reaches the maximum level, a
beep will sound. The lower switch
*B
dims the
lights. Repeatedly pushing the lower switch will
turn the lights off and a beep will sound.
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SIC3671
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH*1
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.
SIC3672
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.
SIC2574
Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency condi-
tions. All turn signal lights will flash.
WARNING
.If stopping for an emergency, be
sure to move the vehicle well off the
road.
.Do not use the hazard warning
flashers while moving on the high-
way unless unusual circumstances
force you to drive so slowly that
your vehicle might become a hazard
to other traffic.HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH
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SIC3652
Console box — Type A
SIC3653
Console box — Type B
To use the power outlet, pull the cover as
illustrated.
CAUTION
.The outlet and plug may be hot
during or immediately after use.
.Do not use with accessories that
exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.
.Use power outlet with the engine
running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
.Avoid using power outlet when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster is on.
.This power outlet is not designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit.
.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.
.Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical acces-
sory being used is turned OFF.
.When not in use, be sure to close
the cap. Do not allow water tocontact the outlet.
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2. The theft warning alarm will sound and the
headlights will flash for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops under either of the
following conditions.
.It has run for 25 seconds, or
.Any of the buttons is pushed. (Note: the
panic button should be pushed for more
than 1 second.)Setting hazard indicator and horn modeThis vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn
mode when you first receive the vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK
button
*1
is pushed, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
When the UNLOCKbutton
*2
is pushed,
the hazard indicator flashes once.
If horns are not necessary, the system can be
switched to the hazard indicator mode.
In hazard indicator mode, when the LOCK
button is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes
twice. When the UNLOCK
button is
pushed, neither the hazard indicator nor the
horn operates.Hazard indicator and horn mode:
DOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or lift gate request switch)HAZARD -twice
OUTSIDE CHIME -twiceHAZARD -once
OUTSIDE CHIME -once
Remote keyless entry system
(Using
or
button)HAZARD -twice
HORN -onceHAZARD -once
HORN - none
Hazard indicator mode:
DOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or lift gate request switch)HAZARD -twiceHAZARD - none
Remote keyless entry system
(Using
or
button)HAZARD -twice
HAZARD - none
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CAUTION
.Do not store the main sun visor
before storing the extension sun
visor.
.Do not pull the extension sun visor
forcedly downward.
1. To block out glare from the front, swing
down the main sun visor
*1.
2. To block glare from the side, remove the
main sun visor from the center mount and
swing it to the side
*2.
3. Draw out the extension sun visor
*3
from
the main sun visor to block from further
glare.
SPA2447
INSIDE MIRRORAdjust the height and the angle of the inside
mirror to the desired position.
SPA2143
Manual anti-glare typeThe night position
*1
will reduce glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the day position*2
when driving in daylight
hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when ne-
cessary, because it reduces rear view
clarity.
MIRRORS
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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