cruise control NISSAN MURANO 2011 Owner´s Manual

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1. Heated steering wheel switch* (P.2-38)
2. Side ventilator (P.4-27)
3. Power lift gate switch* (P.3-19)
4. Headlight, fog light* and turn signal switch(P.2-33)
5. Fuel-filler door opener switch (P.3-24) 6. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)*
— Audio control* (P.4-79)
— Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System control
(models with navigation system)* (P.4-82)
— Bluetooth®Hands-Free Phone System control
(models without navigation system)* (P.4-93)
7. Meters and gauges (P.2-4) 8. Steering wheel
— Horn (P.2-37)
— Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-43)
— Power steering system (P.5-25)
9. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side) — Cruise control switches (P.5-18)
10. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-28)
11. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-9)
12. Center ventilator (P.4-27)
13. Center display — Center color display* (P.4-2)
— Navigation system**
14. Heater/air conditioner control or Center multi-function control panel* (P.4-2)
— Navigation system**
— Vehicle information and setting buttons*
(P.4-7)
15. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-37)
16. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-43)
17. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P.2-41, 5-27)
18. Hood release handle (P.3-19)
19. Power lift gate main switch* (P.3-19)
20. Power seatback switch* (P.1-6)
21. Fuse box cover (P.8-21)
22. Parking brake (P.5-18)
23. Tilting telescopic steering wheel lever or switch (P.3-26)
24. Intelligent Key port (P.5-12)
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Illustrated table of contents

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Warninglight Name
Page
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models)* 2-10Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light2-11Brake warning light
2-11Charge warning light2-12Engine oil pressure warning
light 2-12Intelligent Key warning light 2-12Low tire pressure warning light 2-12Master warning light
2-14Seat belt warning light 2-14Supplemental air bag warning
light 2-14Indicator
light Name
Page
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK
indicator light (AWD models)* 2-15Continuously Variable Trans-
mission (CVT) position indicator
light2-15Cruise indicator light
2-15Front passenger air bag status
light 2-15High beam indicator light 2-15Low beam indicator light 2-15Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-15Overdrive off indicator light 2-16Slip indicator light
2-16Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights 2-16Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light
2-16
*: if so equipped
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS0-10
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1. Heated steering wheel switch*
2. Side ventilator
3. Power lift gate switch*
4. Headlight, fog light* and turn signal switch
5. Fuel-filler door opener switch6. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)*
— Audio control*
— Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System control*
7. Meters and gauges 8. Steering wheel
— Horn
— Driver supplemental air bag
— Power steering system
9. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side) — Cruise control switches
10. Wiper and washer switch
11. Push-button ignition switch
12. Center ventilator
13. Center display — Center color display*
— Navigation system**
14. Heater/air conditioner control or Center multi-function control panel*
— Navigation system**
— Vehicle information and setting buttons*
15. Hazard warning flasher switch
16. Front passenger supplemental air bag
17. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
18. Hood release handle
19. Power lift gate main switch*
20. Power seatback switch*
21. Fuse box cover
22. Parking brake
23. Tilting telescopic steering wheel lever or switch
24. Intelligent Key port
25. Audio system — Clock*
26. Heated seat switch*
27. Selector lever
28. Front passenger air bag status light
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Instruments and controls

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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD
models)*
Low tire pressure warning light
High beam indicator light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light
Master warning light
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Seat belt warning light
Low beam indicator light
Brake warning light
Supplemental air bag warning light
Overdrive off indicator light
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light
(AWD models)*
Slip indicator light
Charge warning light
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator light
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning light
Cruise indicator light
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
Intelligent Key warning light
Front passenger air bag status light*: if so equipped
CHECKING BULBSWith all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and push the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on (if so equipped):
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or
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The following lights come on briefly and then go
off (if so equipped):
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or
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If any light does not come on, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system checked by
a NISSAN dealer.
Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played on the dot matrix crystal display on the
speedometer. (See “DOT MATRIX LIQUID
CRYSTAL DISPLAY” later in this section.)
WARNING LIGHTS
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models)
The light comes on when the ignition switch is
pushed to ON. It turns off soon after the engine
is started.
If the AWD system malfunctions, or the diameter
of the front and the rear wheels are different, the
warning light will either remain illuminated or
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS2-10
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dealer as soon as possible.INDICATOR LIGHTS
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK
indicator light (AWD models)
This light illuminates when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position, and turns off within 1
second.
When selecting the LOCK mode while the
engine is running, this light will illuminate. (See
“ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD)” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section.)
Continuously Variable Transmis-
sion (CVT) position indicator light
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, the indicator shows the automatic
selector shift position. (See “CONTINUOUSLY
VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT)” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section.)
Cruise indicator light
Cruise main switch indicator:
This light illuminates when the cruise control
main switch is pushed. The light turns off whenthe main switch is pushed again. When the
cruise main switch indicator light illuminates, the
cruise control system is operational. (See
“CRUISE CONTROL” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section.)
Cruise malfunction:
If the cruise indicator light blinks while the
engine is running, it may indicate the cruise
control system is not functioning properly. Have
the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. (See
“CRUISE CONTROL” in the “5. Starting and
driving” section.)
Front passenger air bag status
light
The front passenger air bag status lightwill be lit and the passenger front air bag will be
OFF depending on how the front passenger
seat is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light opera-
tion,see“NISSANADVANCEDAIRBAG
SYSTEM (front seats)” in the “1. Safety —
Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint
system” section of this manual.
High beam indicator light
This light comes on when the headlight high
beam is on and goes out when the low beam isselected.
Low beam indicator light
The light comes on when the front park, side
marker, tail and license plate lights are on.
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
If the malfunction indicator light comes on
steady or blinks while the engine is running, it
may indicate a potential emission control and/or
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) mal-
function.
The malfunction indicator light may also come on
steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or
if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make
sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed
tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3 US
gallons (11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
light should
turn off if no other potential emission control
system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light remains on for 20 seconds
and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine
is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is not
ready for an emission control system inspection/
maintenance test. (See “READINESS FOR
INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST” in
the “9. Technical and consumer information”
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Precautions when starting and driving..................... 5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ......................... 5-2
Three-way catalyst .......................................... 5-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............. 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ........................... 5-5
On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ...... 5-6
Off-road recovery ........................................... 5-6
Rapid air pressure loss .................................... 5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...................... 5-7
Driving safety precautions ................................ 5-7
Push-button ignition switch .................................. 5-9
Intelligent Key system ...................................... 5-9
Push-button ignition switch operation. ............... 5-11
Push-button ignition switch positions ................ 5-11
Emergency engine shut off ............................. 5-12
Key port ..................................................... 5-12
Intelligent Key battery discharge ...................... 5-12
Before starting the engine .................................. 5-13
Starting the engine ........................................... 5-13
Driving the vehicle ............................................ 5-14
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) .......... 5-14
Parking brake .................................................. 5-18 Cruise control
................................................. 5-18
Precautions on cruise control .......................... 5-18
Cruise control operations ............................... 5-19
Break-in schedule ............................................ 5-20
Increasing fuel economy .................................... 5-21
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped) ................ 5-21
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) lock switch operations .... 5-22
AWD warning light ....................................... 5-23
Parking/parking on hills ...................................... 5-24
Power steering ................................................ 5-25
Brake system .................................................. 5-25
Braking precautions ...................................... 5-25
Parking brake break-in ................................... 5-26
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...................... 5-26
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ................. 5-27
Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-29
Freeing a frozen door lock .............................. 5-29
Anti-freeze .................................................. 5-29
Battery ...................................................... 5-29
Draining of coolant water ............................... 5-29
Tire equipment ............................................ 5-29
Special winter equipment ............................... 5-30
Driving on snow or ice .................................. 5-30
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ................. 5-30

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WARNING
.Be sure the parking brake is fully
released before driving. Failure to
do so can cause brake failure and
lead to an accident.
. Do not release the parking brake
from outside the vehicle.
. Do not use the gear shift in place of
the parking brake. When parking, be
sure the parking brake is fully
engaged.
. Do not leave children unattended in
a vehicle. They could release the
parking brake and cause an acci-
dent.
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To apply: Fully depress the parking brake pedal*1.
To release:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake
*2.
2. Depress the parking brake pedal
*1
and
the parking brake will be released.
3. Before driving, be sure the brake warning light goes out.
PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CON-
TROL.If the cruise control system malfunctions, it
will cancel automatically. The CRUISE in-
dicator light on the meter panel will then
blink to warn the driver.
. If the engine coolant temperature becomes
excessively high, the cruise control system
will cancel automatically.
. If the CRUISE indicator light blinks, turn the
cruise control main switch off and have the
system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
. The CRUISE indicator light may blink when
the cruise control main switch is turned ON
while pushing the RESUME/ACCELERATE,
SET/COAST or CANCEL switch. To prop-
erly set the cruise control system, perform
the following procedures.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when
driving under the following conditions:
.when it is not possible to keep the
vehicle at a set speed
. in heavy traffic or in traffic that
varies in speed
. on winding or hilly roads
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.on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice,
etc.)
. in very windy areas
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident.
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1. RESUME/ACCELERATE switch
2. SET/COAST switch
3. CANCEL switch
4. MAIN (ON·OFF) switchCRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONSThe cruise control allows driving at a speed
between 25 to 89 MPH (40 to 144 km/h)
without keeping your foot on the accelerator
pedal.
To turn on the cruise control, push the MAIN
switch on. The CRUISE indicator light will
illuminate.
To set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle
to the desired speed, push the SET/COAST switch and release it. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the
set speed.
.
To pass another vehicle, depress the
accelerator pedal. When you release the
pedal, the vehicle will return to the previously
set speed.
. The vehicle may not maintain the set speed
on winding or hilly roads. If this happens,
drive without the cruise control.
To cancel the preset speed, use one of the
following methods:
a) Push the CANCEL switch.
b) Tap the brake pedal.
c) Turn the MAIN switch off. The CRUISE light will turn off.
. If you depress the brake pedal while pushing
the RESUME/ACCELERATE or SET/
COAST switch and reset at the cruising
speed, the cruise control will disengage.
Turn the MAIN switch off once and then turn
it on again.
. The cruise control will automatically cancel if
the vehicle slows more than 8 MPH (13
km/h) below the set speed.
. If you move the selector lever to the N
(Neutral) position, the cruise control will be
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SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENTIt is recommended that the following items be
carried in the vehicle during winter:
.A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove
ice and snow from the windows and wiper
blades.
. A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the
jack to give it firm support.
. A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow-
drifts.
. Extra window washer fluid to refill the
reservoir tank.DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING
.Wet ice (32 8F, 0 8C and freezing rain) ,
very cold snow or ice can be slick
and very hard to drive on. The
vehicle will have much less traction
or “grip” under these conditions. Try
to avoid driving on wet ice until the
road is salted or sanded.
. Whatever the condition, drive with
caution. Accelerate and slow down
with care. If accelerating or down-
shifting too fast, the drive wheels will lose even more traction.
. Allow more stopping distance under
these conditions. Braking should be
started sooner than on dry pave-
ment.
. Allow greater following distances
on slippery roads.
. Watch for slippery spots (glare ice) .
These may appear on an otherwise
clear road in shaded areas. If a
patch of ice is seen ahead, brake
before reaching it. Try not to brake
while on the ice, and avoid any
sudden steering maneuvers.
. Do not use cruise control on slip-
pery roads.
. Snow can trap dangerous exhaust
gases under your vehicle. Keep
snow clear of the exhaust pipe and
from around your vehicle.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so
equipped)Engine block heaters are used to assist with
cold temperature starting.
The engine block heater should be used when
the outside temperature is 20 8F( 7 8C) or lower.
To use the engine block heater1. Turn the engine off.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the engine
block heater cord.
3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged extension cord.
4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded 110-
volt AC (VAC) outlet.
5. The engine block heater must be plugged in for at least 2 - 4 hours, depending on
outside temperatures, to properly warm the
engine coolant. Use an appropriate timer to
turn the engine block heater on.
6. Before starting the engine, unplug and properly store the cord to keep it away from
moving parts.
WARNING
.Do not use your engine block heater
with an ungrounded electrical sys-
tem or a 2-pronged adapter. You can
be seriously injured by an electrical
shock if you use an ungrounded
connection.
. Disconnect and properly store the
engine block heater cord before
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vehicle handling. If swaying does occur,
firmly grip the steering wheel, steer straight
ahead, and immediately (but gradually)
reduce vehicle speed. This combination will
help stabilize the vehicle. Never increase
speed.
Do the following if the trailer begins to sway:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions allow.
This combination will help stabilize the
vehicle.
— Do not correct trailer sway by steering orapplying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply the brakes and pull to the side of the road in
a safe area.
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is balanced as described earlier in this section.
. Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires
considerably more distance than normal
passing. Remember the length of the trailer
must also pass the other vehicle before you
can safely change lanes.
. Down shift the transmission to a lower gear
for engine braking when driving down steep
or long hills. This will help slow the vehicle without applying the brakes.
. Avoid holding the brake pedal down too
long or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
. Increase your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
. Do not use cruise control while towing a
trailer.
. Some states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for vehicles
that are towing trailers. Obey the local
speed limits.
. Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness
connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after
50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every
break.
. When stopped in traffic for long periods of
time in hot weather, put the vehicle in the P
(Park) position.
. When launching a boat, don’t allow the
water level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or
rear bumper.
. Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights
before backing the trailer into the water or
the trailer lights may burn out. When towing a trailer, the transmission
fluid should be changed more frequently.
For additional information, see the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
earlier in this manual.
FLAT TOWINGTowing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a
vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a
motor home.
CAUTION
.
Failure to follow these guidelines
can result in severe transmission
damage.
. Whenever flat towing your vehicle,
always tow forward, never back-
ward.
. DO NOT tow any continuously vari-
able transmission vehicle with all
four wheels on the ground (flat
towing) . Doing so WILL DAMAGE
internal transmission parts due to
lack of transmission lubrication.
. DO NOT tow an All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) vehicle with any of the
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