2004 NISSAN MURANO Owners Manual

ForewordWelcome to the growing family of new NISSAN
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you under-
stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of
driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties cov-
ering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide explains details
about maintaining and servicing your ve-
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
law.
Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best.
When you require any service or have any
questions, we will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available for you.READ FIRST — THENDRIVE
SAFELYBefore driving your vehicle please read
your Owner’s Manual carefully. This will
ensure familiarity with controls and main-tenance requirements, assisting you in the
safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA-
TION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!

Never drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.

Always observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for condi-
tions.

Always use your seat belts. Refer to
“Child safety” and “Child restraints”
in the “Seats, restraints and supple-
mental air bag systems” section for
precautions regarding children.

Always provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features
to all occupants of the vehicle.

Always review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLEThis vehicle should not be modified. Modi-
fication could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate
governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems result-
ing from modification may not be covered
under NISSAN warranties.WHEN READING THE MANUALThis manual includes information for all
options available on this model. There-
fore, you may find some information that
does not apply to your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in
this manual are those in effect at the time of
printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
specifications or design at any time without
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABOUT THIS MANUALYou will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moder-
ate personal injury or damage to your
vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the
procedures must be followed carefully.If you see this symbol, it meansDo not do this
orDo not let this happen.
If you see a symbol similar to these in an
illustration, it means the arrow points to the front
of the vehicle.Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
indicate movement or action.Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
call attention to an item in the illustration.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm. In ad-
dition, certain fluids contained in ve-
hicles and certain products of com-
ponent wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm.
© 2003 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
TOKYO, JAPANAll rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may be
reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted
in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
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Welcome To The World Of NISSANYour new NISSAN is the result of our dedication to
produce the finest in safe, reliable and economical
transportation. Your vehicle is the product of a
successful worldwide company that manufactures
cars and trucks in over 17 countries and distributes
them in 170 nations.
NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufactured
by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was founded in
Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN affiliates world
wide, collectively growing to become the fifth
largest automaker in the world. In addition to cars
and trucks, NISSAN also makes forklift trucks,
marine engines, boats and other diversified prod-
ucts.
NISSAN has made a substantial and growing
investment in North America. NISSAN’S commit-
ment is nearly $4 billion dollars in capital invest-
ments in facilities across the continent. Some ofthe facilities include the Nissan Manufacturing
facility in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle styling de-
sign at Nissan Design America in San Diego,
California, and engineering at Nissan Technical
Center North America in Farmington Hills, Michi-
gan. Additionally, NISSAN employs nearly 18,000
people throughout the United States, Canada, and
Mexico. An additional 71,000 people work for the
1,500 NISSAN and INFINITI dealers across North
America.
NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the
Canadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its sup-
pliers and over 140 dealers employ approximately
4,500 people. These include company employees
and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all across
Canada. In addition, many Canadians work for
companies that supply NISSAN and NISSAN deal-
ers with materials and services ranging from op-
eration of port facilities and transportation servicesto the supply of lubricants, parts and accessories.
NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and
computers in automobiles, and has led the industry
in improving both performance and fuel efficiency
through new engine designs and the use of syn-
thetic materials to reduce vehicle weight. The
company has also developed ways to build quality
into its vehicles at each stage of the production
process, both through extensive use of automation
and — most importantly — through an awareness
thatpeopleare the central element in quality
control.
From the time the parts arrived from our suppliers
until you took delivery of your new Nissan, dozens
of checks were made to ensure that only the best
jobwas being done in producing and delivering
your vehicle. NISSAN also takes great care to
ensure that when you take your NISSAN to your
dealer for maintenance, the service technician will
perform his work according to the quality stan-
dards that have been established by the factory.
Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. As
you know, seat belts are an integral part of the
safety systems that will help protect you and your
passengers in the event of a sudden stop or an
accident. We urge you to use the seat belts every
time you drive the vehicle.
The NISSAN story of growth and achievement
reflects our major goal: to provide you, our cus-
tomer, with a vehicle that is built with quality and
craftsmanship — a product that we can be proud
to build and you can be proud to own.
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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
NISSAN CARES ...
Bot\b NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are ded\fcated to serv\fng all your automot\fve needs. Your sat\fsfact\fon w\ft\b your ve\b\fcle and your NISSAN dealer
are our pr\fmary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer \fs always ava\flable to ass\fst you w\ft\b all your automob\fle sales and serv\fce needs.
However, \ff t\bere \fs somet\b\fng t\bat your
NISSAN dealer cannot ass\fst you w\ft\b or you
would l\fke to prov\fde NISSAN d\frectly w\ft\b
comments or quest\fons, please contact our
(NISSAN’s) Consumer Affa\frs Department us-
\fng our toll-free number:For U.S. cu\btomer\b1-800-NISSAN-1
(1-800-647-7261)
For Canadian cu\btomer\b 1-800-387-0122
T\be Consumer Affa\frs Department w\fll ask for
t\be follow\fng \fnformat\fon:
— Your name, address, and telep\bone
number
— Ve\b\fcle \fdent\ff\fcat\fon number (on das\b panel)
— Date of purc\base
— Current odometer read\fng
— Your NISSAN dealer’s name
— Your comments or quest\fons
OR You can wr\fte to NISSAN w\ft\b t\be \fnformat\fon
on t\be left at:
For U.S. cu\btomer\b
Ni\b\ban North America, Inc.
Con\bumer Affair\b Department
P.O. Box 191
Gardena, California 90248-0191
For Canadian cu\btomer\b Ni\b\ban Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mi\b\bi\b\bauga, Ontario L4\f 4Z5
We apprec\fate your \fnterest \fn NISSAN and t\bank you for buy\fng a qual\fty NISSAN ve\b\fcle.


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Table of
Contents
Illustrated table of contentsSeats, restraints and supplemental air bag systemsInstruments and controlsPre-driving checks and adjustmentsDisplay screen, heater, air conditioner and audio
systemsStarting and drivingIn case of emergencyAppearance and careMaintenance and do-it-yourselfTechnical and consumer informationIndex


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0 Illustrated table of contentsExterior front ............................................................................ 0-2
Exterior rear ............................................................................. 0-3
Instrument panel ..................................................................... 0-4
Meters and gauges ............................................................... 0-6
Engine compartment check locations .............................. 0-7


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1. Hood (Page 3-9)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P.2-20)/Wiper replacement (P.8-19)
3. Headlight and turn signal switch (P.2-20)/
Bulbreplacement (P.8-26)
4. Interior light (P.2-37)
5. Sunroof (if so equipped)
6. Power windows (P.2-33)
7. Towing hook (P.6-14)
8. Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P.2-24)/
Daytime running light (for Canada) (P.2-33)
9. Tires
— Wheel and tires (P.8-27, P.9-9)
— Flat tire (P.6-2)
10. Mirrors (P.3-14)
11. Doors
— Keys (P.3-2)
— Door locks (P.3-3)
— Keyfob(P.3-5)
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1. Fuel filler lid (P.3-11)/Fuel recommendation
(P.9-2)
2. Side marker, Stop/Tail, Turn signal light (Bulb
replacement) (P.8-24)
3. Rear window defroster switch (P.2-19)
4. High-mounted stop light (P.8-26)
5. Rear window wiper and washer switch
(P.2-19)
6. Luggage light (P.2-39, P.8-26)
7. Back-up light (Bulbreplacement) (P.8-26)
8. Back door opener handle (P.3-9)
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