2003 NISSAN MURANO Owners Manual

Recommended battery: Sanyo CR2025 or
equivalent
Make sure that the⊕side faces the
bottom case.
3. Close the lid securely.
4. Push the keyfobbutton two or three times to
check its operation.
See your NISSAN dealer if you need any assis-
tance for replacement.
If the battery is removed for any reason
other than replacement, perform the step 4
above.

Be careful not to touch a circuit board
and a battery terminal.

An improperly disposed battery can
harm the environment. Always confirm
local regulations for battery disposal.

The keyfob is water-resistant; however,
if it does get wet, immediately wipe
completely dry.

When changing batteries, do not let
dust or oil get on the keyfob.
FCC Notice:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer compliancecould void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment. This device complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This de-
vice may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
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1. Pull the hood lock release handle
1
located
below the instrument panel; the hood will
then spring up slightly.
2. Move the lever
2
at the front of the hood
with your fingertips and raise the hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close the
hood and make sure it locks into place.
WARNING

Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the hood
to fly open and result in an accident.

If you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
The power door lock system allows you to
lock or unlock all doors including the back
door simultaneously.

Pull the opener handle to open the back door.
WARNING
Do not drive with the back door open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle. See
“Precautions when starting and driving”
in the “5. Starting and driving” section
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for exhaust gas.
To lock or unlock the back doorIf the back door cannot be locked or unlocked
with the door lock switch or remote controller
due to a discharged battery, follow the next
steps.
1. Remove the cover inside of the back door
with a suitable tool.
2. Move the lever as illustrated to lock or unlock.
Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
WARNING

Always check the back door has been
closed securely to prevent it from
opening while driving.

Do not drive with the back door open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
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OPEN THE FILLER LIDTo open the fuel filler lid, unlock it using one of
the following operations, then push the right-
hand side of the lid
A.

Press the unlock button on the keyfob once.

Insert the key into the door lock cylinder and
turn the door key clockwise twice.

Press the power door lock switch to the
unlock side.
To lock, close the fuel filler lid and lock the doors.
FUEL FILLER CAPThe fuel filler cap is a ratcheting type. Tighten the
cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are heard.
Put the fuel filler cap on the cap holder while
refueling.
WARNING

Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seri-ously injured if it is misused or mis-
handled. Always stop the engine and
do not smoke or allow open flames
or sparks near the vehicle when refu-
eling.

Fuel may be under pressure. Turn the
cap a quarter turn, and wait for any
hissing sound to stop to prevent fuel
from spraying out and possible per-
sonal injury. Then remove the cap.

Do not attempt to top off the fuel
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tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts
off automatically.
Continued refueling may cause fuel
overflow, resulting in fuel spray and
possibly a fire.

Use only an original equipment type
fuel filler cap as a replacement. It has
a built-in safety valve needed for
proper operation of the fuel system
and emission control system. An in-
correct cap can result in a serious
malfunction and possible injury. It
could also cause the
malfunc-
tion indicator lamp to come on.

Do not fill a portable fuel container in
the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable
fuel containers:
— Always place the container on the
ground when filling.
— Do not use electronic devices
while filling.— Keep the pump nozzle in contact
with the container while you are
filling it.
— Use only approved portable fuel
containers for flammable liquid.

Never pour fuel into the throttle body
to attempt to start your vehicle.
CAUTION

If fuel is spilled on the car body, flush
it away with water to avoid paint
damage.

Tighten until the fuel filler cap clicks.
Failure to tighten the fuel filler cap
properly may cause the
mal-
function indicator lamp (MIL) to illu-
minate. If the
lamp illuminates
because the fuel filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap and
continue to drive the vehicle. The
lamp should turn off after a few
driving trips. If the
lamp does
not turn off after a few driving trips,have the vehicle inspected by an au-
thorized NISSAN dealer.

For additional information, see the
“Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)” in
the “2. Instruments and controls”
section.
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TILT OPERATIONThe steering wheel will pop up when the lock
lever is pulled as illustrated
1.
Keep holding the lock lever and adjust the
steering wheel to the desired position
2.
Release the lock lever to lock the steering wheel.
WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving. You could lose controlof your vehicle and cause an acci-
dent.

Do not put anything on or near the
steering wheel when tilting.
The accelerator and brake pedals can be ad-
justed for driving comfort.
Use the pedal adjusting switch to adjust the
brake and accelerator pedal position forward
1
or backward
2. Pedal adjustment can only be
performed when:

Ignition switch is in the OFF or ACC position,
or

Ignition switch is ON and the selector lever is
in the P (Park) position
The brake and accelerator pedals cannot be
adjusted separately.
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CAUTION
Do not adjust the pedal position with
your foot on the pedal.
CAUTION
Store the main sun visor after storing
the extension sun visor.
INSIDE MIRRORThe night position will reduce glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
WARNING
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view clar-
ity.
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AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE INSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)
WARNING
Use Automatic Anti-glare only when
necessary, because it reduces rear view
clarity.
The inside mirror is designed so that it automati-
cally changes reflection according to the inten-
sity of the headlights of the vehicle following you.
When the inside MIRROR switch is in the ONposition (The Auto indicator light will illuminate),
excessive glare from the headlights of the ve-
hicle behind you will be reduced. When the
switch of the inside mirror is in the OFF position,
the inside mirror will operate normally.
For the HomeLink
Universal Transceiver and
the compass display, see the description in the
“2. Instruments and controls” section.
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use inside mirror or glance
over your shoulder to properly judge
distances to other objects.
The outside mirror will operate only when the
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