2006 NISSAN MURANO Owners Manual

1. Intelligent Key 2 sets
2. Mechanical key (metal key)*1*2 2 sets
3. Valet key (with built-in transponder chip)*1
4. Key number plate
*1 The mechanical key and valet key are
equipped with Nissan Vehicle ImmobilizerSystem. Refer to “Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer
System (NVIS) keys” earlier in this section.
*2 Mechanical key is included in the Intelligent
Key. Refer to “Operation with the mechanical
key” later in this section for how to remove
the mechanical key from the Intelligent Key.
WARNING

The Intelligent Key transmits radio
waves that can adversely affect medi-
cal electric equipment.

If you have a pacemaker, you should
contact the medical equipment
manufacturer to ask if it will be af-
fected by the Intelligent Key signal.
Record the key number on the key number
plate/metal tag and keep it in a safe place (such
as your wallet), NOT IN THE VEHICLE. A key
number plate is supplied with your key. Keep the
plate in a safe place. NISSAN does not record
key numbers so it is very important to keep track
of your key number plate.
As many as 4 Intelligent Key can be used with
one vehicle. For information concerning the pur-
chase and use of an additional Intelligent Key,
contact a NISSAN dealer.The valet key cannot be used for the glove box
and console box lock.
To protect belongings when you leave a key with
someone, give them the valet key only.
CAUTION
Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with
you when driving. The Intelligent Key is
a precision device with a built-in trans-
mitter. To avoid damaging it, please
note the following.
— Wetting may damage the Intelligent
Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet,
immediately wipe until it is com-
pletely dry.
— Do not bend, drop or strike it against
another object.
— Do not place the Intelligent Key for
an extended period in a place where
temperatures exceed 140°F (60°C).
— Do not change or modify the Intelli-
gent Key.
— Do not use a magnet key holder.
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— Do not place the Intelligent Key near
an electric appliance such as a tele-
vision set or personal computer.
— Do not place the Intelligent Key in a
storage area (for example, a door
pocket or glove box). It could be dam-
aged or activated unexpectedly.

Do not allow the Intelligent Key to
come into contact with water or salt
water, and be careful not to let the
key be washed in a washing machine.
This could affect the system function.

If an Intelligent Key or the mechani-
cal key is lost or stolen, NISSAN
recommends erasing the ID code of
that Intelligent Key. This will prevent
the Intelligent Key from unauthorized
use to unlock the vehicle. For infor-
mation regarding the erasing proce-
dure, please contact a NISSAN
dealer.
DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS
PRECAUTION
After locking with the door handle request
switch, pull the door handle and make sure
the doors are securely locked.

After locking with the lift gate request switch,
push the lift gate opener switch and make
sure the doors are securely locked.

To prevent the Intelligent Key from being left
inside the vehicle, make sure you carry the
key with you and then lock the doors.

You can lock or unlock the doors and the
fuel-filler door using only the door handle
request switch, which detects the Intelligent
Key.

When you try to unlock the door while pulling
the door handle, the door may not unlock. In
this case, release the door handle and the
door will unlock. Pull the door handle again
and the door will open.

The outside beep, which indicates the lock
and unlock functions, can be canceled with
the LOCK/UNLOCK button on the Intelligent
Key (see “Operation with intelligent remote
keyless entry system” later in this section) or
the vehicle electronic system on the monitor
(see “4. Display screen, heater, air condi-tioner and audio systems”).
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INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATIONYou can lock or unlock the doors and fuel-filler
door without taking the key out from your pocket
or purse.When you carry the Intelligent Key with you, you
can lock or unlock all doors by pushing the door
handle request switch
A
or lift gate request
switch
B
within the range of operation.
Locking doors and fuel-filler door1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
(Remove the key if any key is in the ignition
switch.)*1, *2
2. Close all the doors.*3
3. Push any door handle request switch or lift
gate request switch while carrying the Intel-
ligent Key with you.*44. All the doors (including the lift gate) and
fuel-filler door will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and out-
side buzzer sounds twice.
The hazard indicator and buzzer mode can
be changed with the Intelligent remote
keyless entry system (see “Operation with
intelligent remote keyless entry system”
later in this section) or vehicle electronic
systems on the monitor (see “4. Display
screen, heater, air conditioner and audio
systems”).
*1: Doors lock with the door handle request
switch or lift gate request switch while a
mechanical or valet key is in the ignition
switch or the ignition switch is pushed in.
*2: Doors lock with the door handle request
switch or lift gate request switch while the
ignition switch is not in the LOCK position.
*3: Doors do not lock by pushing the door
handle request switch or lift gate request
switch while any door is open. A beep
sounds to warn you. However, doors lock
with the metal key even if any door is open.
*4: Doors do not lock with door handle request
switch or lift gate request switch with the
Intelligent Key inside the vehicle and a beep
sounds to warn you.
However, when an Intelligent Key is inside
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the vehicle, doors can be locked with an-
other Intelligent Key.
Unlocking doors and fuel-filler door1. Push the door handle request switch or lift
gate request switch once.
Driver’s side:

The driver door and fuel-filler door unlock.
Front passenger side or lift gate:

Only corresponding door unlocks.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once and out-
side buzzer sounds once if all doors are
completely closed with the ignition key in any
position except the ON position.
3. Push the door handle request switch or lift
gate request switch again within 5 seconds.

All doors and the fuel-filler door unlock.

The hazard indicator flashes once and out-
side buzzer sounds once if all doors are
completely closed.
All doors will be locked automatically after push-
ing the door handle request switch or lift gate
request switch unless one of the following op-
erations is performed within 1 minute.

any door is opened
the ignition switch is pushed

the mechanical key or the valet key is inserted
into the ignition switch
Re-lock time can be adjusted or cancelled with
the vehicle electronic systems on the monitor
(see “4. Display screen, heater, air conditioner
and audio systems”).
The room light will come on for 30 seconds
when the door is unlocked using the request
switch.
The room light can be turned off without waiting
for 30 seconds by turning the ignition switch to
the ON position or by locking the doors.
OPERATING THE ENGINE
Ignition switch positionsPush in the ignition switch in the range (
A
to
B) when you turn it.
LOCK (Normal parking position)
A:
The ignition switch can only be locked in the
A
position.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when it is
pushed in, and turned to the ACC position
C
while carrying the Intelligent Key.
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ACC (Accessories)
C:
This position activates electrical accessories
such as the radio, when the engine is not
running.
ON(Normal operating position)
D:
This position turns on the ignition system and
electrical accessories.
START
E:
This position starts the engine. As soon as the
engine has started, release the switch immedi-
ately. It will automatically return to the ON posi-
tion.
For important safety information, see “Ignition
switch” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.
The ignition switch cannot be turned back to the
LOCK position unless the selector lever is in P
position. (It can be turned to only
B.) If the
ignition switch cannot be turned back to the
LOCK position after shifting the selector lever to
the P position, turn the ignition switch to the
ACC position once and turn back to the LOCK
position.
CAUTION
Do not leave the vehicle with the igni-
tion switch in ACC or ONpositions when
the engine is not running for an ex-
tended period. This can discharge the
battery.
Starting the engineWhen driving the vehicle, be sure to carry the
Intelligent Key with you.
1. Securely depress the brake pedal.
2. Slowly push the ignition switch in.
When the Intelligent Key warning light
A
in
the instrument panel comes on in green, the
ignition switch can be turned.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the START posi-
tion and the engine will be started.
4. When the engine starts, release the ignition
switch.
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WARNING
Do not start the engine from outside the
vehicle through the window. Doing so
could lead to an accident and injury. Be
sure to sit in the driver’s seat to use the
key.
For important safety information, see “Starting
the engine” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.

When the ignition switch is pushed under the
following conditions, the key warning light in
the instrument panel comes on in red. It is not
possible to turn the ignition switch when:
•you do not have the Intelligent Key with
you
•the Intelligent Key battery has run down
•you have a Intelligent Key for another
vehicle with you

Slowly turn the ignition switch after the key
warning light comes on in green. If it is turned
quickly, it may stick and be difficult to turn.

The engine may not start if the Intelligent Key
is placed:•inside the glove box or the door pocket
•on the instrument panel
•in the corner of interior compartment.

If it is difficult to turn the ignition switch,
perform the following:
•Push the ignition switch again and slowly
turn it left and to the right.
•Turn the ignition switch while gently turn-
ing the steering wheel to the left or right.
Stopping the engine1. Shift the selector lever to the P position.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position.
WARNING
When you leave the vehicle, be sure to
observe the following:

Shift the selector lever to P. (In other
positions, the ignition switch will not
return to LOCK.)

Securely return the ignition switch to
LOCK.

Set the parking brake. Failure to do
so could result in unexpected vehicle
movement and could lead to severe
injury.INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATING
RANGEThe Intelligent Key functions can be used only
when you carry the key with you and operate as
specified in the operating range inside or outside
the vehicle.
When the Intelligent Key battery runs down or
where there are strong radio waves or noise, the
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Operating range of the door lock/
unlock functionThe operating range of the door lock/unlock
function by pushing the door handle requestswitch or the lift gate request switch is shown in
the illustration.
131.5 in (0.8 m) from the door handle request
switch
231.5 in (0.8 m) from the lift gate request
switch

If you are too close to the door or door glass,
the Intelligent Key may not operate.

If the Intelligent Key is in the operating range,
it is possible for anyone who does not carry
the Intelligent Key to lock/unlock the doors by
pushing the door handle request switch or
the lift gate request switch.
Operating range for engine start
functionThe operating range for starting the engine is
inside the vehicle.

If the Intelligent Key is on the instrument
panel, inside the glove box or door pocket, or
the corner of interior compartment, it may not
be possible to start the engine.

If the Intelligent Key is near the door or door
glass outside the vehicle, it may be possible
to start the engine.
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WARNING SIGNALSTo help prevent the vehicle from moving unex-
pectedly by erroneous operation of the Intelli-
gent Key or to help prevent the vehicle from
being stolen, a chime or buzzer sounds from
inside and outside the vehicle and a warning
light comes on in the instrument panel.
When a chime or beep sounds or the warning
light comes on, be sure to check the vehicle and
Intelligent Key.Audible reminder and warning when
locking the doorsWhen the chime or buzzer sounds from inside
and outside the vehicle, check for the following:

The ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position.

The Intelligent Key is not left inside the
vehicle.

Doors are closed securely.

The selector lever is in the P position.
Audible reminder and warning when
the engine stopsWhen the P position selecting warning light
B
in the instrument panel blinks in red:

Make sure the selector lever is in the P
position.
When the chime sounds intermittently:

Make sure the selector lever is in the P
position and the ignition switch is turned to
the LOCK position.
If the chime sounds continuously when the
driver’s door is opened, check the following:
The selector lever is in the P position and the
ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi-
tion.

The mechanical key or the valet key is not
inserted into the ignition switch.

The warning chime may stop when one of the
following is performed.
•Returning the ignition switch to the LOCK
position.
•Removing the mechanical key or the valet
key.
•Closing the doors.
Alarm and warning when the engine
startsWhen the key warning light
A
is blinking in red
and the outside buzzer sounds, make sure the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
Warning for low battery power
This warning is to let you know that the
battery of the Intelligent Key will run down
soon. Replace it with a new one. Refer to the
“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
for battery replacement.
•The green blinking key warning light
A
goes out about 30 seconds after the
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