engine overheat NISSAN MURANO 2013 2.G User Guide

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9-4Technical and consumer information
.E-15 fuel contains more than 10%
oxygenate. E-15 fuel will adversely
affect the emission control devices
and systems of the vehicle and should
not be used. Damage caused by such
fuel is not covered by the NISSAN new
vehicle limited warranty.
. If a methanol blend is used, it should
contain no more than 5% methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol) . It
should also contain a suitable amount
of appropriate cosolvents and corro-
sion inhibitors. If not properly formu-
lated with appropriate cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors, such methanol
blends may cause fuel system damage
and/or vehicle performance problems.
At this time, sufficient data is not
available to ensure that all methanol
blends are suitable for use in NISSAN
vehicles.
If any driveability problems such as engine
stalling and difficult hot-starting are experienced
after using oxygenate-blend fuels, immediately
change to a non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel with a
low blend of MTBE.
Take care not to spill gasoline during
refueling. Gasoline containing oxygenates
can cause paint damage.E-15 fuelGUID-3B44EFD0-C68E-482C-BBB7-CADECCD68B27E-15 fuel is a mixture of approximately 15% fuel
ethanol and 85% unleaded gasoline. E-15 can
only be used in vehicles designed to run on E-
15 fuel. Do not use E-15 in your vehicle. U.S.
government regulations require fuel ethanol
dispensing pumps to be identified with small,
square, orange and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for
that region.
E-85 fuelGUID-AD9CADAB-14ED-46D7-A828-09634174C65EE-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel
ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can
only be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) . Do
not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. U.S. govern-
ment regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing
pumps to be identified by a small, square,
orange and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for
that region.
Aftermarket fuel additivesGUID-E9F8AF8C-AEED-499D-896E-53DAA15CEC7ANISSAN does not recommend the use of any
aftermarket fuel additives (for example, fuel
injector cleaner, octane booster, intake valve
deposit removers, etc.) which are sold commer-
cially. Many of these additives intended for gum,
varnish or deposit removal may contain active
solvent or similar ingredients that can be harmful to the fuel system and engine.
Octane rating tipsGUID-843185CD-73E1-42D0-A068-C28897AF254EUsing unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended can cause
persistent, heavy “spark knock”. (Spark
knock is a metallic rapping noise.) If
severe, this can lead to engine damage. If
you detect a persistent heavy spark knock
even when using gasoline of the stated
octane rating, or if you hear steady spark
knock while holding a steady speed on
level roads, have a NISSAN dealer correct
the condition. Failure to correct the condi-
tion is misuse of the vehicle, for which
NISSAN is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in spark
knock, after-run and/or overheating, which may
cause excessive fuel consumption or engine
damage. If any of the above symptoms are
encountered, have your vehicle checked at a
NISSAN dealer.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not a
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
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guide includes information on trailer towing
capability and the special equipment required
for proper towing.
CrossCabriolet models:
Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle.
MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITSGUID-3EC02ECD-41A7-4248-A556-984BAE561887
Maximum trailer loadsGUID-557CBE7B-C03E-4B8A-8F75-A21E76331B12Never allow the total trailer load to exceed the
value specified in the “Towing Load/Specifica-
tion” chart. The total trailer load equals trailer
weight plus its cargo weight.
.When towing a trailer load of 1,000 lbs
(454 kg) or more, trailers with a brake
system MUST be used.
The maximum GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
Rating) should not exceed the value specified in
the following “Towing Load/Specification” chart.
STI0541
The GCWR equals the combined weight of the
towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo)
plus the total trailer load. Towing loads greater
than these or using improper towing equipment
could adversely affect vehicle handling, braking
and performance.
The ability of your vehicle to tow a trailer is not
only related to the maximum trailer loads, but
also the places you plan to tow. Tow weights
appropriate for level highway driving may have to
be reduced on very steep grades or for low
traction situations (for example, on slippery boat
ramps) .
Temperature conditions can also affect towing.
For example, towing a heavy trailer in high outside temperatures on graded roads can
affect engine performance and cause overheat-
ing. The transmission high fluid temperature
protection mode, which helps reduce the
chance of transmission damage, could activate
and automatically decrease engine power.
Vehicle speed may decrease under high load.
Plan your trip carefully to account for trailer and
vehicle load, weather and road conditions.
WARNING
Overheating can result in reduced en-
gine power and vehicle speed. The
reduced speed may be lower than other
traffic, which could increase the chance
of a collision. Be especially careful
when driving. If the vehicle cannot
maintain a safe driving speed, pull to
the side of the road in a safe area.
Allow the engine to cool and return to
normal operation. See “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “6. In case of emer-
gency” section of this manual.
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9-24Technical and consumer information
.Do not use the Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) system (if so equipped) .
. 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
larger vehicles, be prepared for possible
changes in crosswinds that could affect
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.
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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 TOWINGGUID-3E848B66-44FF-4B16-8142-29DBD9690D46Towing 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
wheels on the ground. Doing so
may cause serious and expensive
damage to the powertrain.
. For emergency towing procedures
refer to “Towing recommended by
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10-2
Compact Disc (CD) changer (See
audio system)...
............................................................... 4-63
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system) ...
............................................................... 4-68
Compass ...
......................................................................... 2-8
Console box ...
................................................................. 2-49
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ...
..................................................................... 8-11
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ...
...................................... 8-8
Checking engine coolant level ...
............................. 8-8
Corrosion protection ...
.................................................... 7-7
Cover, Cargo cover ...
.................................................... 2-52
Cruise control ...
............................................................... 5-30
Cup holders ...
.................................................................. 2-47
CVT, Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ...
............................................... 5-16
D
Daytime running light system ...
................................... 2-40
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch ...
............................................... 2-36
Dimensions and weights ...
............................................. 9-8
Display controls (See center multi-function
control panel) ...
................................................................. 4-3
Door/lift gate open warning ...
...................................... 2-23
Door/trunk open warning ...
.......................................... 2-23
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ...
............................... 2-20
Drive belt ...
....................................................................... 8-15
Drive positioner ...
............................................................ 3-51
Driver assistance settings ...
......................................... 4-16
Driver’s seatback release ...
............................................ 1-8
Driving All-wheel drive (AWD) ...
........................................ 5-33 Cold weather driving
...
........................................... 5-41
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ...
........................................ 5-16
On-pavement and off-road driving ...
..................... 5-7
Precautions when starting and driving ...
.............. 5-3
Safety precautions ...
.................................................. 5-9
Dual pop-up roll bar system ...
..................................... 1-61
DVD player operation ...
................................................. 4-70
E
Economy, Fuel ...
.............................................................. 5-33
Elapsed time ...
................................................................. 2-26
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ...
............. 6-11, 8-43
Emission control information label ...
.......................... 9-10
Emission control system warranty ...
........................... 9-27
Engine Before starting the engine ...
................................. 5-14
Break-in schedule ...
................................................ 5-31
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ...
...................................... 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter ...
.............................. 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ...
............................. 8-8
Checking engine oil level ...
...................................... 8-8
Coolant temperature gauge ...
................................. 2-7
Emergency engine shut off ...
................................ 5-13
Engine block heater ...
............................................. 5-42
Engine compartment check locations ...
................ 8-6
Engine cooling system ...
........................................... 8-7
Engine oil ...
................................................................... 8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ...
........... 9-5
Engine oil replacement indicator ...
...................... 2-24
Engine oil viscosity ...
.................................................. 9-5
Engine serial number ...
.............................................. 9-9
Engine specifications ...
............................................. 9-7
Engine start operation indicator ...
....................... 2-21 If your vehicle overheats
...
..................................... 6-17
Starting the engine ...
.............................................. 5-15
Entry/exit function, Automatic drive positioner ...
.... 3-51
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...
................................... 9-29
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...
................................ 5-3
Extended storage fuse warning ...
............................... 2-23
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ...
............... 9-10
Filter Air cleaner housing filter ...
.................................... 8-17
Changing engine oil and filter ...
.............................. 8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...
....... 6-2
Flat tire ...
............................................................................. 6-3
Flat towing ...
.................................................................... 9-25
Floor mat cleaning ...
........................................................ 7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ...
.............................................................. 8-12
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ...
.............................................................. 8-11
Engine coolant ...
......................................................... 8-7
Engine oil ...
................................................................... 8-8
Power steering fluid ...
............................................. 8-11
Window washer fluid ...
.......................................... 8-13
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) changer ...
............................................................... 4-61
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ...
................................................................... 4-66
Fog light switch ...
........................................................... 2-41
Front manual seat adjustment ...
.................................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light ...
.............. 1-53
Front power seat adjustment ...
..................................... 1-4
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ...
............................. 1-3
Front-seat active head restraint ...
............................... 1-14
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10-4
Fog light switch...
.................................................... 2-41
Headlight switch ...
................................................... 2-37
Headlights bulb replacement ...
............................ 8-27
Indicator lights ...
....................................................... 2-17
Interior light control switch ...
................................ 2-61
Interior lights ...
.......................................................... 2-60
Map lights ...
.............................................................. 2-60
Mood lights ...
............................................................ 2-62
Personal lights ...
...................................................... 2-61
Replacement ...
.......................................................... 8-25
Trunk light ...
............................................................... 2-63
Vanity mirror lights ...
............................................... 2-62
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ...
................................................. 2-12
Xenon headlights ...
.................................................. 2-37
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ...
..... 8-29
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ...
.................................................... 9-13
Lock Automatic door locks ...
............................................. 3-7
Door locks ...
................................................................. 3-5
Lift gate lock ...
.......................................................... 3-20
Power door lock ...
...................................................... 3-5
Trunk lid ...
.................................................................. 3-25
Locking with mechanical key ...
...................................... 3-5
Low fuel warning ...
......................................................... 2-22
Low tire pressure warning light ...
............................... 2-14
Low tire pressure warning system
(See tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ...
.... 5-4
Low washer fluid warning ...
......................................... 2-23
Luggage cover ...
............................................................. 2-53
Luggage hooks ...
............................................................ 2-53
Luggage side box ...
....................................................... 2-51M
Maintenance
Battery ...
..................................................................... 8-13
General maintenance ...
............................................. 8-2
Inside the vehicle ...
.................................................... 8-3
Maintenance indicators ...
....................................... 2-24
Maintenance precautions ...
...................................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements ...
.................................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle ...
................................................. 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ...
........................................ 1-26
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ...
.............................. 2-18
Manual command selection ...
................................... 4-102
Manual front seat adjustment ...
..................................... 1-3
Map lights ...
..................................................................... 2-60
Master warning light ...
................................................... 2-16
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ...
................. 3-4
Memory storage, Automatic drive positioner ...
....... 3-52
Meter, Trip computer ...
.................................................. 2-25
Meters and gauges ...
....................................................... 2-5
Instrument brightness control ...
........................... 2-40
Mirror Inside mirror ...
........................................................... 3-48
Outside mirrors ...
..................................................... 3-50
Vanity mirror ...
........................................................... 3-51
Monitor, Rearview monitor ...
........................................ 4-23
Mood lights ...
................................................................... 2-62
Moonroof ...
....................................................................... 2-58
Moving Object Detection (MOD) function ...
........... 4-37
Multi-function controller ...
............................................... 4-5
N
New vehicle break-in ...
.................................................. 5-31
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ...
..................... 2-31
NISSAN voice recognition system ...
...................... 4-113
No key warning ...
............................................................ 2-22
O
Odometer ...
........................................................................ 2-6
Off-road recovery ...
.......................................................... 5-7
Oil Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...
.............................. 8-9
Checking engine oil level ...
...................................... 8-8
Engine oil ...
................................................................... 8-8
Engine oil viscosity ...
.................................................. 9-5
Oil filter replacement indicator ...
......................... 2-24
Opening the soft top ...
.................................................. 3-28
Operation, Operational indicators ...
........................... 2-21
Outside air temperature display ...
.............................. 2-27
Outside mirrors ...
............................................................ 3-50
Overdrive OFF switch ...
................................................ 5-18
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ...
........................ 6-17
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ...
......................................................... 9-30
P
Panic alarm ...
................................................................... 3-18
Parking Brake break-in ...
....................................................... 5-37
Parking brake operation ...
..................................... 5-19
Parking brake release warning ...
......................... 2-22
Parking on hills ...
..................................................... 5-36
Personal lights ...
............................................................. 2-61
Phone Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ...
...................... 4-89
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ...
.............. 4-100
Car phone or CB radio ...
...................................... 4-89
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