emergency towing NISSAN MURANO 2013 2.G Owners Manual
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.Spinning the front wheels on slip-
pery surfaces may cause the AWD
warning light to flash and the AWD
system to automatically switch from
the AWD mode to the 2WD mode.
This could reduce traction. Be espe-
cially careful when towing a trailer.
(AWD models)
GUID-F1720B44-6701-48B1-BED7-A9C2BCCB6DC9
WARNING
Do not operate the push-button ignition
switch while driving the vehicle except
in an emergency. (The engine will stop
when the ignition switch is pushed 3
consecutive times in quick succession
or the ignition switch is pushed and
held for more than 2 seconds.) If the
engine stops while the vehicle is being
driven, this could lead to a crash and
serious injury.
Before operating the push-button ignition
switch, be sure to move the selector lever to
the P (Park) position.
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEMGUID-4506DE24-E655-4EE7-84B3-EA31D89241BDThe Intelligent Key system can operate the
ignition switch without taking the Intelligent
Key out from your pocket or purse. The
operating environment and/or conditions may
affect the Intelligent Key system operation.
CAUTION
. Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key
with you when operating the vehi- cle.
. Never leave the Intelligent Key in-
side the vehicle when you leave the
vehicle.
Starting and driving5-11
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
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6 In case of emergency
Hazard warning flasher switch...
.............................................. 6-2
Emergency engine shut off ...
..................................................... 6-2
Flat tire ...
........................................................................\
................. 6-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...
.................... 6-3
Changing a flat tire (Hardtop models) ...
.......................... 6-4
Repairing flat tire (CrossCabriolet models) ...
............... 6-10 Jump starting
...
........................................................................\
.. 6-15
Push starting ...
........................................................................\
... 6-17
If your vehicle overheats ...
...................................................... 6-17
Towing your vehicle ...
.............................................................. 6-19
Towing recommended by NISSAN ...
........................... 6-20
Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ...
............... 6-22
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Installing the spare tireGUID-B0F5CFF0-E72A-48DF-8828-D3F26CAE37CEThe spare tire is designed for emergency
use. (See specific instructions under the
heading “Wheels and tires” in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)
1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surfacebetween the wheel and hub.
2. Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten the wheel nuts finger tight. Check that all the
wheel nuts contact the wheel surface
horizontally.
3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheel nuts alternately and evenly in the sequence
as illustrated (
*1,*2,*3,*4,*5) , more than 2 times, until they are tight.
4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire
touches the ground. Then, with the wheel
nut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securely
in the sequence as illustrated. Lower the
vehicle completely.
WARNING
.Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
tightened wheel nuts can cause the
wheel to become loose or come off.
This could cause an accident.
. Do not use oil or grease on the
wheel studs or nuts. This could
cause the nuts to become loose.
. Retighten the wheel nuts when the
vehicle has been driven for 600
miles (1,000 km) (also in cases of a
flat tire, etc.) .
.As soon as possible, tighten the
wheel nuts to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.
Wheel nut tightening torque: 80 ft-lb (108 N·m)
The wheel nuts must be kept tigh-
tened to specification at all times. It is recommended that wheel nuts be
tightened to specifications at each
lubrication interval.
.Adjust tire pressure to the COLD
pressure.
COLD pressure:
After the vehicle has been parked
for three hours or more or driven
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) .
COLD tire pressures are shown on
the Tire and Loading Information
label affixed to the driver side center
pillar.
Stowing the damaged tire and the toolsGUID-5F970DF2-6B95-4075-80AB-901E39A1729F1. Securely store the damaged tire, jack and tools in the storage area.
2. Replace the cargo box.
3. Close the cargo floor board.
4. Close the lift gate.
WARNING
. Always make sure that the spare tire
and jacking equipment are properly
secured after use. Such items can
become dangerous projectiles in an
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6.Push the ignition switch to the “ACC”
position. Then turn the compressor switch
to the ON (−) position and inflate the tire up
to the pressure that is specified on the tire
and loading information label affixed to the
driver’s side center pillar if possible, or to the
minimum of 180 kPa (26 psi) . Turn the air
compressor off briefly in order to check the
tire pressure with the pressure gauge.
If the tire is inflated to higher than the
specified pressure, lower the tire pressure
by releasing air with the pressure release
valve. NOTE:
The compressor tire pressure gauge
may show a pressure reading of 87 psi
(600 kPa) for about 30 seconds while
inflating the tire. The pressure gauge is
indicating the pressure inside the sea-
lant can. When the sealant has been
injected into the tire the pressure
gauge will drop and indicate actual tire
pressure.
WARNING
.
To avoid serious personal injury
while using the emergency tire
puncture repair kit:
— Securely tighten the compressor
hose to the tire valve. Failure to
do so can cause the sealant to
spray into the air and get into
your eyes or on the skin.
. Do not stand directly beside the
damaged tire while it is being
inflated because of the risk of the
rupture. If there are any cracks or
bumps, turn the compressor off
immediately.
If the tire pressure does not increase to 180kPa (26 psi) within 10 minutes, the tire
may be seriously damaged and
the tire
cannot be repaired with this tire repair
kit. Contact a NISSAN dealer.
7. When the tire pressure is at the specified amount, turn the air compressor off. If the
pressure cannot be inflated to the specified
amount, the air compressor can be turned
off at the minimum of 180 kPa (26 psi) .
Remove the power plug from the power
outlet and quickly remove the hose from the
tire valve. Attach the protective cap and
valve cap. Properly stow the emergency tire
puncture repair kit in the trunk.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury when
stowing the emergency tire puncture
repair kit:
.Keep the sealant bottle screwed
into the compressor. Failure to do
so can cause the sealant to spray
into the air and get into your eyes or
on the skin.
8. Immediately drive the vehicle for 10 minutes or 3 km (2 miles) at a speed of 80 km/h (50
MPH) or less.
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GUID-2D9C548F-F9FC-45C3-B51B-87AD8F011697When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in
Canada) and local regulations for towing must
be followed. Incorrect towing equipment could
damage your vehicle. Towing instructions are
available from a NISSAN dealer. Local service
operators are familiar with the applicable laws
and procedures for towing. To assure proper
towing and to prevent accidental damage to
your vehicle, NISSAN recommends that you
have a service operator tow your vehicle. It is
advisable to have the service operator carefully
read the following precautions.
WARNING
.Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
. Never get under your vehicle after it
has been lifted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
.When towing, make sure that the
transmission, axles, steering system
and drivetrain are in working condi-
tion. If any unit is damaged, dollies
must be used. .
Always attach safety chains before
towing.
For information about towing your vehicle behind
a recreational vehicle (RV) , see “Flat towing” in
the “9. Technical and consumer information”
section of this manual.
In case of emergency6-19
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models
TOWING RECOMMENDED BY
NISSAN
GUID-93B317C1-3745-461E-A3A7-3DF7B83E2737
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) modelsGUID-1C9AD8B5-65C0-4193-BB02-393AB50F08B0NISSAN recommends that towing dollies be
used when towing your vehicle or place the
vehicle on a flatbed truck as illustrated.
CAUTION
Never tow AWD models with any of the
wheels on the ground as this may cause
serious and expensive damage to the
drivetrain.
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Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models
Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) modelsGUID-F69CDF34-4EA1-44CF-824A-16A614B5B272NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be
towed with the driving (front) wheels off the
ground or place the vehicle on a flat bed truck as
illustrated.
For All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models, see “All-
Wheel Drive (AWD) models” earlier in this
section.
CAUTION
.Never tow Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) models with
the front wheels on the ground or four wheels on the ground (forward
or backward) , as this may cause
serious and expensive damage to
the drivetrain. If it is necessary to
tow the vehicle with the rear wheels
raised, always use towing dollies
under the front wheels.
. When towing CVT models with the
front wheels on towing dollies:
— Push the ignition switch to the
ACC or ON position, and secure
the steering wheel in a straight-
ahead position with a rope or
similar device. — Move the selector lever to the N
(Neutral) position.
. When towing a CVT model with the
rear wheels on the ground (if you do
not use towing dollies): Always
release the parking brake.
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.Pulling devices such as ropes or
canvas straps are not recommended
for use in vehicle towing or recov-
ery.
Rocking a stuck vehicleGUID-582FCDE1-D44D-495B-920F-AA398AAC93E9If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.,
use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.
2. Make sure the area in front and behind the vehicle is clear of obstructions.
3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear an area around the front tires.
4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and back- ward.
.Shift back and forth between R (Reverse)and D (Drive).
.Apply the accelerator as little as possibleto maintain the rocking motion.
.Release the accelerator pedal before
shifting between R and D.
.Do not spin the tires above 35 MPH (55 km/h).
5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a few tries, contact a professional towing service
to remove the vehicle.
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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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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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