NISSAN MURANO 2011 Owner´s Manual

Black plate (119,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2010/ 9/ 28
CARGO FLOOR BOX
Type A1. To open the cargo floor box, pull the strap
*A
.
2. Remove the strap
*B
from the back side of
the board and hang it on the opening of the
lift gate.
Type BTo open the cargo floor box, push
*A
. To close,
push the lid until the lock latches.
The net partitions can be removed*B
to make
a larger storage space.
The cargo floor box needs to be removed when
you need a spare tire. (See “FLAT TIRE” in the
“6. In case of emergency” section.)
CAUTION
To avoid damage, do not load more
than 22 lbs (10 kg) of cargo into the
cargo floor box.
SIC3594
LUGGAGE SIDE BOXTo open the luggage side box, pull up the strap.
SIC3595
CARGO COVER (if so equipped)The cargo cover keeps the contents in the cargo
area hidden from the outside.
To use the cargo cover, pull it out and hang both
sides on the hooks
*1.
Instruments and controls
2-47

Black plate (120,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 23
To use the sub cover, hang the straps on the
back of the headrest
*2.
To stow the cargo cover, remove it from the
hooks and hold until it is retracted.
To remove the cargo cover, stow the cover and
pull the left side of the holder to the opposite
side
*3.
WARNING
. Never put anything on the cargo
cover, no matter how small. Any
object on it could cause an injury
in an accident or sudden stop.
. Close the cargo cover when folding
the rear seat.
. Do not leave the cargo cover in the
vehicle with it disengaged from the
holder.
. Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from
sliding or shifting. Do not place
cargo higher than the seatbacks. In
a sudden stop or collision, unse-
cured cargo could cause personal
injury.
. Your child could be seriously injured
or killed in a collision if the child restraint top tether strap is da-
maged.
— If the cargo cover contacts the
top tether strap when it is at-
tached to the top tether anchor,
remove the cargo cover from the
vehicle or secure it on the cargo
floor below its attachment loca-
tion. If the cargo cover is not
removed, it may damage the top
tether strap during a collision.
— Do not allow cargo to contact the top tether strap when it is
attached to the top tether an-
chor. Properly secure the cargo
so it does not contact the top
tether strap. Cargo that is not
properly secured or that con-
tacts the top tether strap may
damage the top tether strap
during a collision.
SIC3596
LUGGAGE HOOKS
WARNING
. Always make sure that the cargo is
properly secured. Use the suitable
2-48
Instruments and controls

Black plate (121,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 23
ropes and hooks.
. Unsecured cargo can become dan-
gerous in an accident or sudden
stop.
CAUTION
Do not apply a total load of more than
22 lb (10 kg)
*A
or 7 lb (3 kg)
*B
to a
single hook.
SIC3597
ROOF RACK (if so equipped)Always distribute the luggage evenly on the roof
rack. Do not load more than 165 lb (75 kg)
(black) or 220 lb (100 kg) (silver) on the roof
rails. Observe the maximum load limit shown on
the crossbars or roof carriers when you attach
them on the roof rails. Contact a NISSAN dealer
for crossbar or other equipment information. Be
careful that your vehicle does not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or its
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR front and
rear) . The GVWR and GAWR are located on the
F.M.V.S.S. or C.V.M.S.S. certification label (lo-
cated on the driver’s door pillar). For more
information regarding GVWR and GAWR, see
“VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section.
WARNING
.
Drive extra carefully when the vehi-
cle is loaded at or near the cargo
carrying capacity, especially if the
significant portion of that load is
carried on the roof rack.
. Heavy loading of the roof rack has
the potential to affect the vehicle
stability and handling during sud-
den or unusual handling maneuvers.
. Roof rack load should be evenly
distributed.
. Do not exceed maximum roof rack
load weight capacity.
. Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from
sliding or shifting. In a sudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
CAUTION
Use care when placing or removing
items from the roof rack. If you cannot
comfortably lift the items onto the roof
Instruments and controls
2-49

Black plate (122,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 23
rack from the ground, use a ladder or
stool.
SIC3505
COAT HOOKSThe coat hooks are equipped beside the rear
personal lights.
CAUTION
Do not place items which are more than
2 lb (1 kg) on the hook.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
.Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
while it is in motion and before
closing the windows. Use the win-
dow lock switch to prevent unex-
pected use of the power windows.
. Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols and become trapped in the
window. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci-
dents.
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position or for about 45
seconds after the ignition switch is pushed to
the OFF position. If the driver’s or front
passenger’s door is opened during this period
of about 45 seconds, power to the windows is
canceled.WINDOWS
2-50
Instruments and controls

Black plate (123,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 23
SIC3283A
Main power window switch (driver’s
side)1. Driver side window
2. Front passenger side window
3. Rear left passenger side window
4. Rear right passenger side window
5. Window lock buttonTo open or close the window, push down
*A
or
pull up
*B
the switch and hold it. The main
switch (driver side switches) will open or close
all the windows.
Locking passengers’ windowsWhen the lock button
*C
is pushed in, only the
driver side window can be opened or closed.
Push it in again to cancel.
SIC3241
Passenger side power window switchThe passenger side switch will open or close
only the corresponding window. To open or
close the window, push down or pull up the
switch and hold it.
Instruments and controls
2-51

Black plate (124,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 23
SIC3285
Automatic operation (for front door win-
dows)To fully open or close the window, completely
push down or pull up the switch and release it; it
need not be held. The window will automatically
open or close all the way. To stop the window,
just push or lift the switch in the opposite
direction.
A light push or pull on the switch will cause the
window to open or close until the switch is
released.
Auto reverse function
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
window.
If the control unit detects something caught in
the window as it is closing, the window will be
immediately lowered.
The auto reverse function can be activated when
the window is closed by automatic operation
when the ignition switch is in the ON position or
for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position.
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.If the windows do not close automaticallyIf the power window automatic function (closing
only) does not operate properly, perform the
following procedure to initialize the power
window system. 1. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Close the door.
3. Open the window completely by operating
the power window switch.
4. Pull the power window switch and hold it to close the window, and then hold the switch
more than 3 seconds after the window is
closed completely.
5. Release the power window switch. Operate the window by the automatic function to
confirm the initialization is complete.
6. Perform steps 2 through 5 above for other windows.
If the power window automatic function does
not operate properly after performing the pro-
cedure above, have your vehicle checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
2-52
Instruments and controls

Black plate (125,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 23
WARNING
.In an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle through an open
moonroof. Always use seat belts
and child restraints.
. Do not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out
of the moonroof opening while the
vehicle is in motion or while the
moonroof is closing.
CAUTION
.Remove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the moonroof before
opening.
. Do not place any heavy object on
the moonroof or surrounding area.
. Do not push or pull on the sun-
shade. Doing so can damage the
sunshade.
AUTOMATIC MOONROOF AND SUN-
SHADESThe moonroof and sunshades only operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
The automatic moonroof and sunshades are
operational for about 45 seconds, even if the
ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position. If
the driver’s door or the passenger’s door is
opened during this period of about 45 seconds,
power to the moonroof and sunshades is
canceled.
SIC3598
Sliding sunshade and moonroofWhen the OPEN side
*1
of the moonroof
switch is pushed, the front and rear sunshades
will fully open. When the switch is pushed again,
the moonroof will fully open.
When the CLOSE side
*2
of the moonroof
switch is pushed, the moonroof will automati-
cally close. Push the switch again, and the front
and rear sunshades will close.
When the OPEN or CLOSE side of the moon-
roof switch is pushed to the second detent (
*3
or
*4) , both the sunshade and moonroof will
open or close.
To stop the sunshades or moonroof during the
MOONROOF (if so equipped)
Instruments and controls
2-53

Black plate (126,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 23
operation, push either of the OPEN
*1, CLOSE
*2
or UP
*5
of the switch.
Tilting moonroofTo tilt up the moonroof, push the moonroof
switch to the up position
*5.
To tilt down the moonroof, push the switch to the
up position
*5
or push the CLOSE side
*2
of
the switch.
When the moonroof is tilted up, push the
CLOSE side of the moonroof switch to the
second detent
*4. The moonroof will tilt down
and the sunshades will close.
Auto reverse function
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
moonroof.
If the control unit detects something caught in
the moonroof and sunshades when they are
closing, the moonroof will be immediately
opened. The auto reverse function can be activated when
the moonroof and sunshades are closed by
automatic operation when the ignition switch is
in the ON position or for about 45 seconds after
the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position.
If the moonroof and sunshades cannot be
closed automatically when the auto reverse
function activates due to a malfunction, push
and hold the CLOSE side
*2
of the moonroof
switch.
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 moonroof
occurs.
If the moonroof does not operateIf the moonroof does not operate properly,
perform the following procedure to initialize the
moonroof operation system.
1. If the moonroof is open, close it fully by
pushing the CLOSE side
*2
of the moon-
roof switch.
2. Push and hold the CLOSE side*2
of the
moonroof switch.
3. Release the moonroof switch after the moonroof or sunshade moves slightly to
the closed position. 4. Push and hold the CLOSE side
*2
of the
moonroof switch for 10 seconds.
5. The moonroof and sunshades will fully open and then close.
6. Check if the moonroof switch operates normally.
If the moonroof does not operate properly after
performing the procedure above, have your
vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer.
2-54
Instruments and controls

Black plate (127,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 23
SIC3249
MAP LIGHTSPush the button as illustrated to turn the light on
or off.
SIC3250
PERSONAL LIGHTS
RearPush the button as illustrated to turn the light on
or off.
SIC3251
INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SWITCHThe interior light control switch has three
positions: ON, DOOR and OFF.ON positionWhen the switch is in the ON position
*1
the
map lights and rear personal lights will illumi-
nate.
DOOR positionWhen the switch is in the DOOR position
*2,
the map lights and rear personal lights will
illuminate under the following conditions:
. ignition switch is switched to the LOCK
position
INTERIOR LIGHTS
Instruments and controls
2-55

Black plate (128,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 23
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
. doors are unlocked by pushing the UN-
LOCK button on the Intelligent Key or door
handle request switch with the ignition
switch in the LOCK position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
. any door is opened and then closed with the
ignition switch in the LOCK position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
. any door is opened with the ignition switch
in the ACC or ON position
— remain on while the door is opened. When the door is closed, the lights go off.
The lights will also turn off after 15
minutes when the lights remain illumi-
nated after the ignition switch has been
pushed to the OFF or LOCK position to
prevent the battery from becoming dis-
charged.
When the auto interior illumination is set to the
OFF position (see “VEHICLE INFORMATION
AND SETTINGS” in the “4. Center display,
heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems” section) , the lights will
illuminate under the following condition:
. any door is opened with the ignition switch
in any position — remain on while the door is opened.
When the door is closed, the lights go off.
OFF positionWhen the switch is in the OFF position
*3, the
lights will not illuminate, regardless of the
condition.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could
result in a discharged battery.
SIC3599
Map lights
The mood lights
*A
located in the following
positions will illuminate whenever the headlight
switch is in theor
position.
. next to the map lights
. under the instrument panel
. under the driver’s power window switch
The brightness of the mood lights can be
adjusted with the illumination control buttons.
See “Instrument brightness control” earlier in
this section.
MOOD LIGHTS
2-56
Instruments and controls