2006 NISSAN MURANO Owners Manual

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 upper console
box lid.The partition
C
can be removed.
Pull up the buttonBto open the lower console
box lid.
Push the button
Dand adjust the armrest 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.
For more retainers, refer to “Vehicle loading
information” in the “9. Technical and consumer
information” section.
WARNING

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

Be sure to secure all four hooks into
the retainers. The cargo restrained in
the net must not exceed 30 lbs (13.6
kg) or the net may not stay secured.
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TONNEAU COVER (if so equipped)The tonneau cover keeps the luggage compart-
ment contents hidden from the outside.
To use the tonneau cover, pull it out
1, hang
both sides on the hooks
2
and open the flap
3.
To use the subcover, pull out
4and hang both
sides on the hooks behind the rear seat head
restraint
5.
To stow the tonneau cover and the subcover,
remove them from the hooks and hold until they
are retracted.
To remove the tonneau cover, stow the cover
and pull the holder to the opposite side
6.
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 theholder.

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 child restraint 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 is damaged.
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-
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
switch is in the ON position and for about 45
seconds, after the ignition switch 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.WINDOWS
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Main power window switch (driver’s
side)1. Rear left passenger’s side window
2. Driver’s side window
3. Window lock button
4. Rear right passenger’s side window
5. Front passenger’s side window
To open or close the window, push down
A
or
pull up
B
the switch and hold it. The main
switch (driver side switches) will open or close
all the windows.
Locking passenger’s windowsWhen the lock button
C
is pushed in, only the
driver side window can be opened or closed.
Push it in again to cancel.
Passenger side power window switchThe passenger side switch will open or close
only the corresponding window. To open or
close the window, hold the switch down
A
or
up
B.
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Automatic operationTo fully open or close the driver’s or front
passenger’s side window, completely push
down
Aor pull up
Bthe switch and release it;
it need not be held. The window will automati-
cally open or close all the way. To stop the
window, just push or lift the switch on the
opposite side.
Auto reverse function (if so equipped)If the control unit detects something caught in a
front window as it moves up, the window will be
immediately lowered.
The auto reverse function can be activated whena front window is closed by automatic operation
when the ignition switch is in the ON position or
for about 45 seconds after the ignition switch is
turned to the ACC, OFF or LOCK 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
switch is in the ON position.
The automatic sunroof is operational for about
45 seconds, even if the ignition switch is turned
to the ACC, OFF or LOCK 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.
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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. When the roof
is open, it will automatically close.
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 inthe sunroof as it moves to the front or tilts down,
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 switch is in the ON position or
for about 45 seconds after the ignition switch is
turned to the ACC, OFF or LOCK 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 toward the close position or keep push-
ing the tilt down switch within 5 seconds after it
happens, then the sunroof will fully close gradu-
ally. 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
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of the sunroof opening while the ve-
hicle is in motion or while the sun-
roof is closing.
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 a NISSAN dealer check and repair the
sunroof.
CEILING LIGHTThe 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 remote key-
less entry system, a key, power door lock
switch or using the Intelligent Key systemwhile all doors are closed.

The driver’s door is opened and then closed
while the key is removed from the ignition
switch or the ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position (Intelligent Key system).

The key is removed from the ignition switch or
the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position (Intelligent Key system) 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 remote
keyless entry system, a key or the power door
lock switch.

The ignition switch is turned ON.
When the ceiling light switch or map light
switch or rear personal light switch is in the
ONposition, 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, turn the ignition
switch to the ONposition.
After the above procedure, the ceiling, map, rear
personal and vanity mirror lights will automati-
cally turn off 30 minutes after the latest operation
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of the following with the ignition switch in the
ACC or OFF position:

Opening or closing any door

Locking or unlocking with the remote keyless
entry system, a key, the lock-unlock switch or
the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position (Intelligent Key system).

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.
MAP LIGHTTo turn on the light, push the plastic surface
A
of the light. Push it again to turn off the light.
REAR PERSONAL LIGHTThe 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 personal light switch is in the
ONposition
C, the ceiling, map, rear per-
sonal and vanity mirror lights will auto-
matically turn off 30 minutes after the ig-
nition switch has been turned to the OFF
position
B. To turn on the light again, turn
the ignition switch to the ONposition.
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