2003 NISSAN MURANO Owners Manual

Rear:
Push
1
the cup holder to open.
GLOVE BOXWhen locking or unlocking the glove box, use
the master key.
The glove box may be opened by pulling the
handle.
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
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CONSOLE BOX
WARNING
The center console box should not beused while driving so full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.
Push the button
A
to open the console box lid.The inside of the console box lid is designed to
be used as a holder
B
such as pen, etc. There
is a power outlet
C
inside the console box.
Remove the inside tray
D
to store a large
object.
To lock the console box, turn the key to the
1
position. To unlock the console box, turn the key
to the
2
position.
Push the button
3
and adjust the armrest
4
to the desired position.
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CARGO NET (if so equipped)The cargo net helps keep packages in the cargo
area from moving around while your vehicle is
driven.
To install the cargo net, attach the hooks to the
retainers
A
on both sides.
To remove the cargo net, detach the hooks from
the cargo net retainers.
WARNING

Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting.

Be sure to secure hooks into the
retainers. The cargo restrained in the
net must not exceed 30 lb (13.6 kg) or
the net may not stay secured.
TONNEAU COVER (if so equipped)The tonneau cover keeps the luggage compart-
ment contents hidden from the outside.
To open the tonneau cover, pull it out and hang
both sides on the hooks. To close the tonneau
cover, remove it from the hooks and put the hookAon the guide
Bthen release it as illustrated.
To open the subcover, pull out and hang both
sides on the hooks behind the rear seat head
restraint. To close the subcover, remove it from
the hooks and release it.
To remove the tonneau cover, pull the holder to
the opposite side1.
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WARNING

Never put anything on the tonneau
cover, no matter how small. Any ob-
ject on it could cause an injury in an
accident or sudden stop.

Close the tonneau and sub covers
when folding the rear seat.

Do not leave the tonneau cover in the
vehicle with it disengaged from the
holder.

Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.

The top tether strap may be damaged
by contact with the tonneau cover or
items in the cargo area. Remove the
tonneau cover from the vehicle or
secure it and any cargo. Your child
could be seriously injured or killed in
a collision if the top tether strap isdamaged.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING

Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
while it is in motion and before clos-
ing the windows. Use the window
lock switch to prevent unexpected
use of the power windows.

Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
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ingly activate switches or controls
and become trapped in a window.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.
The power windows operate when the ignition
key is in the ON position and for about 45
seconds, after the ignition key is turned to the
ACC or OFF position. If the driver’s door or the
front passenger’s door is opened during this
period of about 45 seconds, power to the
windows is canceled.
To open or close the window, push down or pull
up the switch and hold it. The main switch (driver
side switches) will open or close all the win-
dows.The passenger side switch will open or close
only the corresponding window. To open or
close the window, hold the switch down or up.
Locking passenger’s windowsWhen the lock button is pushed in, only the
driver side window can be opened or closed.
Push it in again to cancel.
Automatic operationTo fully open or close the driver’s or front
passenger’s side 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
press or lift the switch on the opposite side.Auto reverse function (For front
window)If the control unit detects something caught in a
front window as it moves up, the window will be
immediately lowered.
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The auto reverse function can be activated when
a front window is closed by automatic operation
when the ignition key is in the ON position or for
about 45 seconds after the ignition key is turned
to the OFF position. The doors remain closed.
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.
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 win-
dow.
AUTOMATIC SUNROOFThe sunroof will only operate when the ignition
key is in the ON position.
The automatic sunroof is operational for about
45 seconds, even if the ignition key is turned to
the ACC or OFF position. If the driver’s door or
the front passenger’s door is opened during this
period of about 45 seconds, power to the
sunroof is canceled.Sliding the sunroofTo open the roof, slide the switch to the
side
1. When the roof is tilted up, it will
automatically tilt down and then open.To close the roof, slide the switch to the
side
2.
Sliding position of lid can be chosen according
to sliding amount of switch.
To fully open or close the roof, completely move
the switch to the
1
or
2
side.
Tilting the sunroofTo tilt up, push the
side
3
of the tilt
switch. When the roof is open, it will automati-
cally close and then tilt up. To tilt down the
sunroof, push the
side
4.
Restarting the sunroof sliding switchThe sliding switch will become inoperable after
the battery terminal is disconnected, the electri-
cal supply interrupted and/or some abnormality
detected. Use the following re-set procedure to
return sunroof operation to normal.
1. Keep pushing the tilting switch toward tilt UP.
2. After the lid has tilted up gradually, it will
automatically close all the way, then return to
normal operation.Auto reverse function (When closing
the sunroof)If the control unit detects something caught in
the sunroof as it moves to the front or tilts down,
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the sunroof will immediately open backward or
tilt up.
The auto reverse function can be activated when
the sunroof is closed by automatic operation
when the ignition key is in the ON position or for
about 45 seconds after the ignition key is turned
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 sunroof
occurs.
If the auto reverse function malfunctions and
repeats opening or tilting up the sunroof, keep
pushing the tilt down switch within 5 seconds
after it happens, then the sunroof will fully close
gradually. In this case, make sure nothing is
caught in the sunroof.
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
sunroof.
Sun shadeOpen or close the sun shade by sliding it
backward or forward.
The shade will open automatically when the
sunroof is opened. However, it must be closed
manually.Comfortable position (
A)
Depending on the driving speed and air recircu-
lating conditions, wind noise may occur when
the sunroof is fully opened. Closing the sunroof
one step toward the front position
A
from full
open will decrease the wind noise.
WARNING

In an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle through an open
sunroof. Always use seat belts and
child restraints.

Do not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out
of the opening while the vehicle is in
motion or while the sunroof is clos-
ing.
CAUTION

Remove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the sunroof before open-
ing.

Do not place any heavy object on the
sunroof or surrounding area.If the sunroof does not closeHave your NISSAN dealer check and repair the
sunroof.
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CEILINGThe ceiling light has a three-position switch.
When the switch is in the ON position
1, the
light will illuminate.
When the switch is in the OFF position
2, the
light will turn off.
When the switch is in the DOOR position3,
the light will illuminate when a door is opened.
The light will stay on for about 30 seconds when:

The doors are unlocked by the keyfob, a key
or the lock-unlock switch while all doors areclosed and the ignition switch is in the OFF or
ACC position.

The driver’s door is opened and then closed
while the key is removed from the ignition
switch.

The key is removed from the ignition switch
while all doors are closed.
The ceiling light will turn off while the 30 second
timer is activated, when:

The driver’s door is locked by the keyfob, a
key, or the lock-unlock switch.

The ignition switch is turned ON.
When the ceiling light switch or map light
switch or rear light switch is in the ON
position, the ceiling, map, rear and vanity
mirror lights will automatically turn off 30
minutes after the ignition switch has been
turned to the ACC or OFF position. To turn
on the light again, insert the key into the
ignition switch and move it to the ON
position.
After the above procedure, the ceiling, map, rear
and vanity mirror lights will automatically turn off
30 minutes after the latest operation of the
following with the ignition switch in the ACC or
OFF position:

Opening or closing any door
Locking or unlocking with the keyfob, a key or
the lock-unlock switch.

Inserting or removing a key from the ignition
switch
These lights will turn on again when any of the
above operations is performed after the lights
have turned off automatically. (The lights will turn
off 30 minutes after the latest operation of the
above as well.)
CAUTION

Turn off the ceiling, map, rear and
vanity mirror lights when you leave
the vehicle.

Do not use for extended periods of
time with the engine stopped. This
could result in a discharged battery.
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