2003 NISSAN MURANO oil change

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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HOW TO USE “MAINT”
(Maintenance) BUTTONPushing the “MAINT” button will change the
maintenance menu as follows:
ENGINE OIL→TIRE ROTATION→TIRE
PRESSURE (if so equipped)
To reset the driving distance, push the “MAINT”
button or “TRIP RESET” button for more than
approximately 1.5 seconds.
To set the distance, push the joystick to left or
right.
Tire pressure information (if so
equipped)Pressure indication in ** psi on the screen
indicates that the pressure is being measured.
After a few driving trips, the pressure for each
tire will be displayed randomly.
The order of tire pressure figures displayed on
the screen does not correspond with the actual
order of the tire position.
Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the
heat caused by the vehicle’s traveling condition
and the temperature.
In case of flat tire, a message (FLAT TIRE orCHECK ALL TIRE) is displayed on the screen:
FLAT TIRE — very low tire air pressure.
WARNING
When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, the pressure of that tire will
not be indicated and not be monitored
by the low tire pressure warning system.
Contact your NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or
system resetting.HOW TO USE “SETTING” BUTTONPushing the “SETTING” button will change the
settings menu as follows:1DISPLAY ON/OFF
2LANGUAGE
3BEEP SET
4SERVICE ALERT
5PERSONALIZED SETTINGS MENU — if so
equipped
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Display ON/OFFTo turn off the screen, select the OFF key of the
“Display ON/OFF” using the joystick.
The screen will change to “CONFIRM DISPLAY
OFF YES or NO”.
If YES key is selected using the joystick, the
screen will turn off after 2 beep sound and
approximately 1 second.
To turn on the screen, push the “SETTING”, trip
control, air conditioner (except rear window de-
froster button) or audio button.LanguageThe language can be changed to “English” or
“Franc¸ ais” using the joystick.Beep setIf the beep set “OFF” key is selected using the
joystick, the beep sound will not operate. (except
some caution beep sounds)Service alertIf the service alert “ON” key is selected, the
information will be operated when the engine oil
and the tire rotation reaches the preset driving
distance.
Personalized setting menu (if so
equipped)You can set the electronic systems as follows
using the joystick.
Slide back DR seat on exit:
The driver’s seat automatically moves back and
returns to the original position for exceptional
ease of exit and entry.
Return all settings to default:
When this key is selected and turned on using
the joystick, all settings made by personalized
setting menu will return to the initial conditions.“DAY/NIGHT” BUTTONTo change the display brightness, push the
“DAY/NIGHT” button. Pushing the button again
will change the display to DAY or NIGHT dis-
play. Then, adjust the brightness moving the
joystick right or left.
If no operation is done within 10 seconds, or if
the “PREV” button is pushed, the display will
return to the previous display.
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NAMES OF THE COMPONENTS1. “TRIP” drive computer button; refer to page
4-8.
2. “SETTING” button; refer to page 4-10.
3. Joystick and “ENTER” push button; refer to
page 4-8.
4. “PREV” previous button; refer to page 4-8.
5. “DAY/NIGHT” brightness control button; re-
fer to page 4-14.
6 - 10. For Navigation system control buttons;
refer to the separate Navigation Own-
er’s Manual.HOW TO USE JOYSTICK AND
“ENTER” BUTTONChoose an item on the display using the joystick
and push the “ENTER” button for operation.HOW TO USE “PREV” BUTTONThis has two functions.

Go back to the previous display (cancel).
If you touch “PREV” button during setup, the
setup will be canceled and/or the display will
return to the previous screen.

Finish setup.If you touch this button after the setup is com-
pleted, the setup will start over, and the display
will return to the climate control or Audio mode,
and Navigation screen.
SETTING UP THE START-UP
SCREENWhen you turn the ignition key to ACC, the
SYSTEM START-UP warning is displayed on
the screen. Read the warning and select the
“I AGREE” (English) or “ENTER” (Franc¸ ais) key
then push the “ENTER” button.
If you do not push the “ENTER” button, this
system will not proceed to the next step display.
If you do not touch the button or screen key for
more than 1 minute on the TRIP, SETTING or
START-UP screen, the screen will change to
TRIP screen automatically.
To proceed to the next step, refer to the separate
Navigation system Owner’s Manual.HOW TO USE THE “TRIP” BUTTONWhen the “TRIP” button is pushed, the following
models will display on the screen.
Warning message (if there are any)→TRIP 1
(Elapsed Time, Driving Distance, Average
Speed)→TRIP 2→FUEL ECONOMY (Aver-
age Fuel Economy, Distance to Empty)→MAINTENANCE (Engine Oil, Tire Rotation and
Tire Pressure — if so equipped)→OFF.
Trip 1, trip 2 and fuel economy itemsTo reset the TRIP 1, TRIP 2 and FUEL
ECONOMY, select the “RESET” key using the
joystick and push the “ENTER” button or push
the “TRIP” button for more than approximately
1.5 seconds.
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AWD LOCK SWITCH OPERATIONSThe AWD system is used to select AUTO, LOCK depending on the driving conditions.
AWD system electronically controls the coupling.
Push the AWD LOCK switch to move between each mode AUTO and LOCK, depending on driving
conditions.AWD LOCK
switchWheel drivenAWD LOCK
indicator
lightUse conditions
AUTO (OFF)Distribution of torque to the front and
rear wheels changes automatically,
depending on road conditions en-
countered [100:0]↔[50:50].
This results in improved driving stabil-
ity.Goes off. For driving on paved or slippery roads
LOCK (ON) *1 ALL wheel drive AWD LOCK For driving on rough roads
*1 LOCK mode will change to AUTO mode automatically, when the vehicle is accelerated or the vehicle speed is
over approximately 19 MPH (30 km/h). The AWD LOCK indicator light does not go off.
If the AWD LOCK switch is operated while accelerating or decelerating, or if the key switch is
turned off while in the AUTO or LOCK position, you may feel a jerk. This is normal.

The oil temperature of power train parts will increase if the vehicle is continuously operated under
conditions where the difference in rotation between the front and rear wheels is large (wheel slip)
such as when driving the vehicle on rough roads through sand, mud or freeing a stuck vehicle. In
these cases, the AWD warning light blinks rapidly and the AWD mode changes to 2WD to protect
the power train parts. If you stop driving with the engine idling and wait until the warning light stops
blinking, the AWD returns to the AUTO mode.
WARNING

Do not start engine while in the
AUTO or LOCK mode in the following
cases:
When on free roller or jacking up the
front tire with the rear tires on the
ground.

When driving straight, shift the AWD
lock switch to AUTO or LOCK. Do not
operate the AWD lock switch when
making a turn or reversing.

Do not operate the AWD lock switch
(AUTO and LOCK) with the front
wheel spinning.

Engine idling speed is high while
warming up the engine. Be especially
careful when starting or driving on
slippery surfaces with the AWD lock
switch set in OFF (AUTO).

When turning the vehicle in LOCK
mode on paved roads, you may feel a
braking effect. This is a normal con-
dition of the AWD model.
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AWD WARNING LIGHTThe AWD warning light is located in the meter.
The AWD warning light comes on when the key
switch is turned to ON. It turns off soon after the
engine is started.If any malfunction occurs in the AWD system
when the key switch is ON, the warning light will
remain illuminated.
High-temperature power-train oil due to continu-
ous operation of the vehicle to free a stuck
vehicle makes the warning light blink rapidly
(about twice per second). The driving mode may
change to 2 wheel drive. AUTO mode may
change to LOCK mode before the warning light
blinks. This is normal. If the warning light blinks
rapidly during operation, stop the vehicle with
the engine idling in a safe place immediately.
Then if the light goes off after a while, you can
continue driving.
A large difference between the diameters of
front and rear wheels will make the warning light
blink slowly (about once per two seconds). Pull
off the road in a safe area, and idle the engine.
Check that all tire sizes are the same, tire
pressure is correct and tires are not worn.
CAUTION

Do not operate the engine on the free
roller with the front wheels raised.

If the warning light comes on whiledriving, AUTO mode will be changed
to 2 wheel drive mode. Reduce the
vehicle speed and have your vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon
as possible.

When the warning light comes on,
the 2 wheel drive may be engaged
even if the driving mode is in AUTO or
LOCK. Be especially careful when
driving.

Never drive on dry hard surface roads
in the LOCK mode, as this will over-
load the power-train and may cause a
serious malfunction.

If the warning light is still on after the
above operation, have your vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon
as possible.

The power-train may be damaged if
you continue driving with the warning
light blinking rapidly.
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CHANGING ENGINE COOLANTContact your NISSAN dealer if replacement is
required.

Major cooling system repairs should be per-
formed by your NISSAN dealer. The service
procedures can be found in the appropriate
NISSAN Service Manual.

Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine overheating.
WARNING

To avoid being scalded, never change
the coolant when the engine is hot.

Never remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot. Serious burns
could be caused by high pressure
fluid escaping from the radiator.

Avoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.

Keep coolant out of reach of children
and pets.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operating
temperature.
3. Turn off the engine.Wait more than 10
minutes for the oil to drain back into the
oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Rein-
sert it all the way.5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil
level. It should be between the H and L
marks. If the oil level is below the L mark,
remove the oil filler cap and pour recom-
mended oil through the opening.Do not
overfill.
6. Recheck oil level with dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the
break-in period, depending on the severity
of operating conditions.
CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating with insufficient amount of
oil can damage the engine, and such
damage is not covered by warranty.
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CHANGING ENGINE OIL1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operating
temperature.
3. Turn the engine off andwait more than 10
minutes.
4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug.
5. Remove the oil filler cap.6. Remove the drain plug with a wrench and
completely drain the oil.
If oil filter is to be changed, remove and
replace it at this time. See later in “Engine oil”
for changing engine oil filter.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the
engine oil is hot.

Waste oil must be disposed of properly.

Check your local regulations.
7. Clean and re-install the drain plug with a new
washer. Securely tighten the drain plug with a
wrench.
Drain plug tightening torque:
22 to 29 ft-lb
(29 to 39 N⋅m)
Do not use excessive force.
8. Refill engine with recommended oil and in-
stall the cap securely.
CAUTION
Never pull out the oil level gauge while
filling engine oil.
See “Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Technical and con-
sumer information” section for drain and refill
capacity. The drain and refill capacity de-
pends on the oil temperature and drain time.
Use these specifications for reference only.
Always use the dipstick to determine the
proper amount of oil in the engine.
9. Start the engine.
Check for leakage around the drain plug.
Correct as required.
10.Turn the engine off andwait more than 10
minutes. Check the oil level with the dip-
stick. Add engine oil if necessary.
11.Dispose of waste oil properly.
WARNING

Prolonged and repeated contact with
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