stop start NISSAN MURANO 2011 Owner´s Manual

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Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 23
Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing.
CAUTION
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) models cannot be push-started
or tow-started. Attempting to do so may
cause transmission damage.
CAUTION
.Do not continue to drive if your
vehicle overheats. Doing so could
cause engine damage or a vehicle
fire.
. To avoid the danger of being
scalded, never remove the radiator
cap while the engine is still hot.
When the radiator cap is removed,
pressurized hot water will spurt out,
possibly causing serious injury.
. Do not open the hood if steam is
coming out.
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an
extremely high temperature gauge reading) , or if
you feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormal
noise, etc., take the following steps:
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, apply the parking brake and move the selector
lever to the P (Park) position.
Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all the windows, move the heater or air conditioner
temperature control to maximum hot and fan
control to high speed. 3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for
steam or coolant escaping from the radiator
before opening the hood. (If steam or
coolant is escaping, turn off the engine.)
Do not open the hood further until no steam
or coolant can be seen.
4. Open the engine hood.
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the
engine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.
5. Visually check drive belts for damage or looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
running. The radiator hoses and radiator
should not leak water. If coolant is leaking,
the water pump belt is missing or loose, or
the cooling fan does not run, stop the
engine.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or
the engine cooling fan. The engine
cooling fan can start at any time.
PUSH STARTING IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
In case of emergency
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Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 23
LOADING TIPS.
The GVW must not exceed GVWR or
GAWR as specified on the F.M.V.S.S./
C.M.V.S.S. certification label.
.
Do not load the front and rear axle to
the GAWR. Doing so will exceed the
GVWR.
WARNING
.
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, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
.
Do not load your vehicle any
heavier than the GVWR or the
maximum front and rear
GAWRs. If you do, parts of your
vehicle can break, tire damage
could occur, or it can change the
way your vehicle handles. This
could result in loss of control
and cause personal injury.
.
Overloading not only can short-
en the life of your vehicle andthe tire, but can cause unsafe
vehicle handling and longer
braking distances. This may
cause a premature tire failure,
which could result in a serious
accident and personal injury.
Failures caused by overloading
are not covered by the vehicle’s
warranty.
MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTSSecure loose items to prevent weight shifts
that could affect the balance of your
vehicle. When the vehicle is loaded, drive
to a scale and weigh the front and the rear
wheels separately to determine axle loads.
Individual axle loads should not exceed
either of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings
(GAWR) . The total of the axle loads should
not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) . These ratings are given
on the vehicle certification label. If weight
ratings are exceeded, move or remove
items to bring all weights below the ratings.
WARNING
Overloading or improper loading of a
trailer and its cargo can adversely affect
vehicle handling, braking and perfor-
mance and may lead to accidents.
CAUTION
.
Do not tow a trailer or haul a heavy
load for the first 500 miles (800 km) .
Your engine, axle or other parts
could be damaged.
. For the first 500 miles (800 km) that
you tow a trailer, do not drive over
50 MPH (80 km/h) and do not make
starts at full throttle. This helps the
engine and other parts of your
vehicle wear in at the heavier loads.
Your new vehicle was designed to be used
primarily to carry passengers and cargo. Re-
member that towing a trailer places additional
loads on your vehicle’s engine, drivetrain, steer-
ing, braking and other systems.
A NISSAN Towing Guide (U.S. only) is available
on the website at www.nissanusa.com. This
guide includes information on trailer towing
capability and the special equipment requiredTOWING A TRAILERTechnical and consumer information
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Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 23
from traffic. Steering stability, and braking
performance will be somewhat different than
under normal driving conditions.
.Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
. Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or
lock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
tently becoming unlatched.
. Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
. Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
. Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed. Some states or provinces have
specific speed limits for vehicles that are
towing trailers. Obey the local speed limits.
. When backing up, hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections and
back up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shift selector lever to
the P (Park) position before blocking the wheels and applying the parking
brake, transmission damage could oc-
cur.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill side of the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the blocks
absorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park) .
6. Turn off the engine.
To drive away:
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine.
3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
. When going down a hill, shift into a lower
gear and use the engine braking effect. When going up a long grade, downshift the
transmission to a lower gear and reduce
speed to reduce chances of engine over-
loading and/or overheating.
. If the engine coolant rises to an extremely
high temperature when the air conditioning
system is on, turn off the air conditioner.
Coolant heat can be additionally vented by
opening the windows, switching the fan
control to high and setting the temperature
control to the HOT position.
. Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.
. Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles
(800 km) .
. Have your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
maintenance schedule in the NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide.
. When making a turn, your trailer wheels will
be closer to the inside of the turn than your
vehicle wheels. To compensate for this,
make a larger than normal turning radius
during the turn.
. Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely
affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly caus-
ing vehicle sway. When being passed by
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .................. 5-26
Adjustable headrest ............................... 1-12
Advanced air bag system ......................... 1-49
Air bag system Advanced air bag system ..................... 1-49
Front passenger air bag and status light .... 1-50
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system .................. 1-53
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system ......... 1-53
Air bag warning labels ............................. 1-56
Air bag warning light ....................... 1-56, 2-14
Air cleaner housing filter .......................... 8-16
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ...................... 4-28
Air conditioner service ......................... 4-32
Air conditioner specification label ............ 9-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .............. 4-32, 9-6
In-cabin microfilter ............................. 4-32
Alarm, How to stop alarm
(see vehicle security system) ..................... 2-27
Alcohol, drugs and driving .......................... 5-7
All-wheel drive (AWD) ............................. 5-21
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light ............. 2-10
Antenna ............................................. 4-81
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................. 5-26
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light . . . 2-11
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ........................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ........................ 7-4 Armrest
............................................. 1-14
Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and ashtray) ...... 2-42
Audible reminders ................................. 2-17
Audio operation precautions ...................... 4-33
Audio system ....................................... 4-33
Steering wheel audio controls ................ 4-79
Auto closure ........................................ 3-23
Autochanger, Compact Disc (CD) ............... 4-48
Autolight system ................................... 2-34
Automatic Door locks ........................................ 3-6
Drive positioner ................................ 3-31
Seat positioner ................................. 3-31
AUX (Auxiliary) button ............................. 4-49
Avoiding collision and rollover ...................... 5-5
B
Back door (See lift gate) .......................... 3-19
Battery .............................................. 8-13
Battery saver system .......................... 2-35
Intelligent Key .................................. 8-22
Variable voltage control system ............... 8-15
Before starting the engine ........................ 5-13
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) .................. 4-82
Bluetooth®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) .............. 4-93
Bluetooth®streaming audio ....................... 4-62
Booster seats ...................................... 1-40
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .............. 5-26
Brake fluid ...................................... 8-12 Brake system
................................... 5-25
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-18
Warning light ................................... 2-11
Break-in schedule .................................. 5-20
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ......................... 4-7
Instrument panel ............................... 2-36
Bulb check/instrument panel ...................... 2-10
Bulb replacement .................................. 8-24
C
Cabin air filter ...................................... 4-32
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ..... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ............................ 4-82
Cargo cover ........................................ 2-47
Cargo floor box .................................... 2-47
Cargo lights ........................................ 2-57
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ............ 5-2
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ......... 4-78
Center multi-function control panel ................. 4-2
Child restraints ..................................... 1-26
Booster seats .................................. 1-40
LATCH system ................................. 1-28
Precautions on child restraints ................ 1-26
Child safety ......................................... 1-25
Child safety rear door lock .......................... 3-7
Chimes, Audible reminders ....................... 2-17
Cigarette lighter and ashtray ...................... 2-42
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ....................... 8-20
Cleaning exterior and interior ................. 7-2, 7-4
Clock ............................................... 2-40
Coat hooks ......................................... 2-50
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 23