2003 NISSAN MURANO ignition

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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MAPTo turn on the light, push the plastic surface
A
of the light. Push it again to turn off the light.
REARThe rear personal light has a three-position
switch. (
A: DOOR,
B: OFF,
C: ON)
When the switch is in the DOOR position
A,
the light will illuminate when a door is opened.
When the ceiling light or the 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 OFF position. To turn on the
light again, insert the key into the ignition
switch and move it to the ONposition.After the above procedure, the ceiling, map, rear
or 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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LUGGAGEWhen the switch is in the ON position
A, the
light illuminates while the back door is opened.
When the back door is closed, the light will go
off.
When the switch is in the OFF position
B, the
light will turn off.The light on the vanity mirror will turn on when
the cover on the vanity mirror is opened.
When the ceiling light or the 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 OFF position. To turn on the
light again, insert the key into the ignition
switch and move it to the ONposition.The HomeLink
Universal Transceiver provides a
convenient way to consolidate the functions of
up to three individual hand-held transmitters into
one built-in device.
HomeLink
Universal Transceiver:

Will operate most Radio Frequency (RF)
devices such as garage doors, gates, home
and office lighting, entry door locks and se-
curity systems.

Is powered by your vehicle’s battery. No
separate batteries are required. If the vehi-
cle’s battery is discharged or is discon-
nected, HomeLink
will retain all program-
ming.
Once the HomeLinkUniversal Transceiver
is programmed, retain the original trans-
mitter for future programming procedures
(i.e., new vehicle purchases). Upon sale of
the vehicle, the programmed HomeLink
Universal Transceiver buttons should be
erased for security purposes. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Programming
HomeLink
” later in this section.
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LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCHAll door and fuel filler lid locks will be engaged
when the power door lock switch is moved to the
LOCK position with the driver’s or front passen-
ger’s door open. Then close the door and all
doors will be locked.
When the power door lock switch is moved to
the LOCK position with front doors open while a
key is in the ignition switch, all doors will lock
once and then unlock automatically.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCKChild safety locking helps prevent doors from
being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the vehicle.
When the lever is in the lock position, the
rear door can be opened only from the
outside.It is possible to lock/unlock all doors (including
the back door) and fuel filler lid and activate the
panic alarm by using the keyfob from outside the
vehicle.
Before locking the doors, make sure the
key is not left in the vehicle.
The keyfobcan operate at a distance of approxi-
mately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. (The
effective distance depends upon the conditions
around the vehicle.)
As many as five keyfobs can be used with one
vehicle. For information concerning the purchase
and use of additional keyfobs, contact your
NISSAN dealer.
The keyfobwill not function when:

the battery is dead,

the distance between the vehicle and the
keyfobis over 33 ft (10 m).
The panic alarm will not activate when the
key is in the ignition switch.
CAUTION
The following conditions or occurrences
will damage the keyfob.
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Locking doors and fuel filler lid1. Remove the ignition key.*1
2. Close all the doors and fuel filler lid.*2
3. Push the LOCK button on the keyfob.
4. All the doors and fuel filler lid will lock.
All of the doors will lock when the LOCK
button on the keyfob is pushed even
though a door remains open and/or the
ignition key is in the ONposition.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the
horn chirps once.
When the LOCK button is pushed with all
doors and fuel filler lid locked, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps
once as a reminder that the doors and fuel
filler lid are already locked.
*1: Doors and fuel filler lid lock with the keyfob
while a key is in the ignition switch. How-
ever, the panic alarm will not activate when
the key is in the ignition switch.
*2: Doors and fuel filler lid lock with the keyfob
while any door is open. However, hazard
indicator and horn mode will not function.
Unlocking doors1. Push the UNLOCK button on the keyfob
once.

The driver’s door and fuel filler lid unlocks

The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors
and fuel filler lid are completely closed with
the ignition key in any position except the ON
position.

The interior light turns on and the light timer
activates for 30 seconds when the switch is
in the DOOR position with the ignition key in
any position except the ON position.
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2. Push the UNLOCK button on the keyfob
again within 5 seconds.

All doors unlock

The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors
are completely closed.
If the following operation is not carried out
within 1 minute after pressing the
UNLOCK button, all doors will be locked
automatically.

any door is opened.

the ignition key is turned to the ON
position
The interior light can be turned off without
waiting for 30 seconds by turning the ignition
switch to the ON position or by locking the
doors with the keyfob.Opening the front windowPush the UNLOCK button on the keyfob.
The driver’s door will unlock.
Continue to press the UNLOCK button for 3
seconds. The driver’s and front passenger’s
windows will be lowered.
Continue to press the UNLOCK button until
windows are fully open.To stop lowering the windows, release the UN-
LOCK button.
To start lowering the windows, press the UN-
LOCK button again for 3 more seconds.
This function will operate after the ignition switch
is off and 45 seconds passed or either the front
door is opened.
Using the panic alarmIf you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC button on the keyfob for
longer than 0.5 seconds.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will
stay on for 30 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:

It has run for 30 seconds, or

The LOCK or the UNLOCK button is
pressed, or

The panic button is pushed on the keyfob for
more than 0.5 seconds.
BATTERY REPLACEMENTReplace the battery as follows:
1. Open the lid using a suitable tool.
2. Replace the battery with a new one.
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