power steering NISSAN MURANO PLATINUM 2015 Owners Manual

WARNING
●If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate.
● When the power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running,
there will be no power assist for the
steering. You will still have control of
the vehicle, but the steering will be
much harder to operate. Have the power
steering system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
The power steering system is designed to pro-
vide power assistance while driving to operate
the steering wheel with light force.
When the steering wheel is operated repeatedly
or continuously while parking or driving at a very
low speed, the power assist for the steering
wheel will be reduced. This is to prevent over-
heating of the power steering system and protect
it from getting damaged. While the power assist
is reduced, steering wheel operation will become
heavy. If the steering wheel operation is still per-
formed, the power steering may stop and the
power steering warning light will illuminate. In a
safe location, stop the engine and push the igni-
tion switch to the OFF position. The temperature of the power steering system will go down after a
period of time and the power assist level will
return to normal after starting the engine. The
power steering warning light will go off. Avoid
repeating such steering wheel operations that
could cause the power steering system to over-
heat.
You may hear a noise from the front of the vehicle
when the steering wheel is operated. This is a
normal operational noise and is not a malfunction.
If the power steering warning light illuminates
while the engine is running, it may indicate the
power steering system is not functioning properly
and may need servicing. Have the power steering
system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
When the power steering warning light illumi-
nates with the engine running, the power assist
for the steering will cease operation but you will
still have control of the vehicle. At this time,
greater steering efforts are required to operate
the steering wheel, especially in sharp turns and
at low speeds.
The brake system has two separate hydraulic
circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still
have braking at two wheels.
BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
Vacuum assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by using engine
vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the
vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However,
greater foot pressure on the brake pedal will be
required to stop the vehicle and stopping dis-
tance will be longer.
Using the brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while
driving. This will overheat the brakes, wear out the
brake pads faster, and reduce gas mileage.
To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the
brakes from overheating, reduce speed and
downshift to a lower gear before going down a
slope or long grade. Overheated brakes may
reduce braking performance and could result in
loss of vehicle control.
POWER STEERING
BRAKE SYSTEM
5-68Starting and driving

VQ35DE engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Drive belt location
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Engine oil filler cap
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Air cleaner
7. Fuse box
8. Fuse box/Fusible links
9. Battery
10 Radiator cap
11. Power steering fluid reservoir
12. Windshield-washer fluid reservoirThe engine cooling system is filled at the factory
with a pre-diluted mixture of 50% Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) and
50% water to provide year-round antifreeze and
coolant protection. The antifreeze solution con-
tains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional en-
gine cooling system additives are not necessary.

Child restraints.......1-23,1-24,1-25,1-27
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-27
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-25,1-32,1-39,1-43
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-30
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-29
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-14
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Clock setting
(models without Navigation System) ......4-39
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Cold weather driving ...............5-73
Compact disc (CD) player ...........4-41
Connect phone .................4-50
Consolebox...................2-43
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-15 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ......................8-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-15
Controls Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-27
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Corrosionprotection ...............7-5
Cruisecontrol..................5-33
Cupholders...................2-41 D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-32
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-30
Dimensionsandweights.............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-33
Door locks .....................3-4
Drive belt .....................8-17
Drive positioner, Automatic ....3-35,3-36,3-37
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-73
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-15
Precautions when starting and
driving ...................5-2,5-8
Driving the vehicle ................5-15
E
Economy - fuel ..................5-64
Emission control information label .......9-11
Emission control system warranty .......9-27
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-14
Block heater .................5-74
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-8
Changingengineoil.............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-12
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9 Engine compartment check locations
....8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Engine cooling system ............8-7
Engineoil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-8,2-9
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Engine serial number ............9-11
Engine specifications .............9-8
Starting the engine .............5-14
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-5
Event

data recorders ..............9-29
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Explanation of maintenance items ........8-2
Extended storage switch ............8-24
Eyeglass case ..................2-41
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-14
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-13
Enginecoolant.................8-7
Engineoil ...................8-9
Power steering fluid .............8-13
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-14
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-11
Foglightswitch .................2-34
10-2

Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system)......1-54
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-4
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-64
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-27
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-27
Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Fuel octane rating ...............9-5
Fuel recommendation .............9-4
Loose fuel cap warning ........2-23,3-27
Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) System Tirepressure.................8-29
Fuel gauge .....................2-6
Fuses.......................8-22
Fusible links ...................8-23
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver......2-51,2-53,2-54,2-54,2-55
Gascap .....................3-27
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Odometer ...................2-4
Speedometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................2-5
Trip odometer .................2-4
General maintenance ...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-43 H
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-30
Headlight control switch ............2-30
Headlights ....................8-27
Head restraints ..................1-10
Heated seats ............2-35,2-36,2-37
Heated steering wheel .............2-34
Heater Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-26
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-27
Heater operation ...............4-28
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) .....4-26
Hill start assist system ..............5-72
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ......2-51,2-53,2-54,2-54,2-55
Hood release ...................3-22
Hook Luggage hook ................2-44
Horn .......................2-34
I
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-10
Immobilizer system ............2-26,5-14
Important vehicle information label .......9-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-19
Increasing fuel economy .............5-64
Indicator NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator ...................5-13 Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)..................2-7,2-12
Inside mirror
...................3-32
Instrument brightness control ..........2-33
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-33
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system Brake
assist.................5-34
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ..............3-8
Key operation .................3-9
Mechanical key ................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-12
Troubleshooting guide ............3-17
Warning signals ...............3-17
Interior light ....................2-50
iPod®Player...................4-44
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-27
J
Jump starting ...............6-10,8-17
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ..........8-25
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-12
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® ........3-2,3-7
10-3

Outside mirrors.................3-34
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats...........6-12
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-29
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-29
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-20
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-67
Personallights..................2-51
Power Front seat adjustment .............1-4
Power door locks ............3-5,3-6
Power outlet .................2-39
Power rear windows .............2-47
Power steering fluid .............8-13
Power steering system ...........5-68
Rear power windows ............2-47
Power outlet ...................2-39
Power steering ..................5-68
Power steering fluid ...............8-13
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-6
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-25,1-32,1-39,1-43
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-25,1-32,1-39,1-43
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.......1-13
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-46 Precautions when starting and
driving
...................5-2,5-8
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .........1-64
Push starting ...................6-12
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-50
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-38
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-28
Rear center seat belt ..............1-19
Rear power windows ..............2-47
Rearseat......................1-6
RearView Monitor ..............4-2,4-7
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .......................2-30
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-29
Recorders Eventdata..................9-29
Refrigerant recommendation ...........9-7
Registering your vehicle in another country . .9-10
Remote Start ...............3-19,5-15
Reporting safety defects (US only) .......9-27
Roof rack .....................2-44
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Child seat belts .....1-25,1-32,1-39,1-43
Reporting safety defects (US only) .....9-27Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment ........1-3
Front power seat adjustment .........1-4
Seatbackpockets................2-40
Seat belt Child safety ..................1-23
Infants and small children ..........1-24
Injured Person ................1-16
Largerchildren................1-24
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-13
Pregnant women ...............1-16
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .......1-64
Rear center seat belt ............1-19
Seatbeltextenders .............1-22
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-23
S
eatbelts................1-13,7-5
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-22
Three-point type with retractor .......1-16
Seat belt extenders ...............1-22
Seatbeltwarninglight..........1-16,2-11
Seats Adjustment ...................1-2
Armrests....................1-7
Automatic drive positioner. . .3-35, 3-36, 3-37
Frontseats...................1-2
Heatedseats..........2-35, 2-36, 2-37
Manualfrontseatadjustment.........1-3
Rearseat....................1-6
Security indicator light ..............2-13
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start ...........2-26,5-14
Security systems Vehicle security system ...........2-25
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-21
Service manual order form ...........9-29
Servicing air conditioner .............4-29
10-5

Shoulder belt height adjustment........1-22
Spark plug replacement .............8-18
Spark plugs ...................8-18
Specifications ...................9-8
Speedometer ...................2-4
Spotlights(Seemaplight) ...........2-51
SRS warning label ................1-65
Stability control .................5-70
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-14
Jump starting .............6-10,8-17
Precautions when starting and
driving ...................5-2,5-8
Push starting .................6-12
Starting the engine .............5-14
Starting the engine ...............5-14
Steering Heated steering wheel ...........2-34
Power steering fluid .............8-13
Power steering system ...........5-68
Stoplight.....................8-28
Storage......................2-40
Sunglassescase.................2-41
Sunglassesholder................2-41
Sunroof......................2-48
Sunroof (see Moonroof) .............2-48
Sun visors ....................3-31
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-65
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-66, 2-11
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-54
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-65
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-46
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-46Switch
Autolightswitch...............2-31
Automatic power window switch ......2-47
Foglightswitch ...............2-34
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-30
Headlight control switch ..........2-30
Instrument brightness control ........2-33
Power door lock switch .........3-5,3-6
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-30
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-29
Steering wheel switch for audio
control/Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System ....................4-48
Turn signal switch ..............2-33
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch.....................2-38
Wiperandwasherswitch..........2-27
T
Tachometer ....................2-5
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start ................2-26,5-14
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tire Flat tire .....................6-3
Spare tire ................6-5,8-39
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Tirechains..................8-36
Tire pressure .................8-29 Tire rotation..................8-37
Types of tires
.................8-35
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-26
Wheels and tires ...............8-29
Wheel/tire size .................9-9
Tirepressure...................8-29 Low tire pressure warning light ........2-9
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....5-3
Top tether strap child restraint .........1-29
Towing Flattowing..................9-25
T
owing load/specification ..........9-20
Towtrucktowing...............6-13
Trailer towing .................9-17
Towing a trailer ..................9-17
Transceiver HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ....2-51,2-53,2-54,2-54,2-55
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-15
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country) ......................9-10
Trip odometer ...................2-4
Turn signal switch ................2-33
U
Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-26
USB interface ..................4-42
Audio file operation .............4-43
10-6