2006 NISSAN MURANO ECU

Class I hitchClass I trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 2,000 lb(909 kg).
You may add Class I trailer hitch equipment to
the vehicle that has a 2,000 lb(909 kg) maxi-
mum weight rating, but your vehicle is only
capable of towing the maximum trailer weights
shown in the Towing Load/Specification Chart
earlier in this section.
CAUTION

Special hitches which include frame
reinforcements are required for tow-
ing above 2,000 lb (907 kg). Suitable
genuine NISSAN hitches for pickup
trucks and sport utility vehicles are
available at a NISSAN dealer.

Do not use axle-mounted hitches.

The hitch should not be attached to
or affect the operation of the impact-
absorbing bumper.

Do not modify the vehicle exhaust
system, brake system, etc. to install atrailer hitch.

After the hitch is removed, seal the
bolt holes to prevent exhaust fumes,
water or dust from entering the pas-
senger compartment.

Regularly check that all trailer hitch
mounting bolts are securely
mounted.

To reduce the possibility of addi-
tional damage if your vehicle is
struck from the rear, where practical,
remove the hitch and/or receiver
when not in use.
Tire pressures
When towing a trailer, inflate the ve-
hicle tires to the recommended cold
tire pressure indicated on the Tire and
Loading Information label.

Trailer tire condition, size, load rating
and proper inflation pressure should
be in accordance with the trailer and
tire manufacturers’ specifications.
Safety chainAlways use a suitable chains between your
vehicle and the trailer. The safety chains should
be crossed and should be attached to the hitch,
not to the vehicle bumper or axle. Be sure to
leave enough slack in the chain to permit turning
corners.Trailer lights
CAUTION
When splicing into the vehicle electrical
system, a commercially available
power-type module/converter must be
used to provide power for all trailer
lighting. This unit uses the vehicle bat-
tery as a direct power source for all
trailer lights while using the vehicle tail
light, stoplight and turn signal circuits
as a signal source. The module/
converter must draw no more than 15
milliamps from the stop and tail lamp
circuits. Using a module/converter that
exceeds these power requirements may
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
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the proper equipment and to have it
installed.
Trailer lights should comply with federal and/or
local regulations. For assistance in hooking up
trailer lights, contact a NISSAN dealer or repu-
table trailer dealer.Trailer brakesIf your trailer is equipped with a braking system,
make sure it conforms to federal and/or local
regulations and that it is properly installed.
WARNING
Never connect a trailer brake system
directly to the vehicle brake system.Pre-towing tips
Be certain your vehicle maintains a level
position when a loaded and/or unloaded
trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it
has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down con-
dition; check for improper tongue load, over-
load, worn suspension or other possible
causes of either condition.
Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shifts while driving.

Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the
trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in
the back half.

Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, vehicle
tire pressure, trailer light operation, and trailer
wheel lug nuts every time you attach a trailer
to the vehicle.

Be certain your rear view mirrors conform to
all federal, state or local regulations. If not,
install any mirrors required for towing before
driving the vehicle.
Trailer towing tipsIn order to gain skill and an understanding of the
vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning,
stopping and backing up in an area which is free
from traffic. Steering stability, and braking per-
formance will be somewhat different than under
normal driving conditions.

Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.

Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.

Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.

Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed. Some states or provinces have spe-cific speed limits for vehicles that are towing
trailers. Obey the local speed limits.

When backing up, hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections and back
up slowly. If possible, have someone guide
you when you are backing up.

Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so,
first block the wheels and apply the parking
brake, and then move the selector lever into
the P (Park) position. If you move the selector
lever to the P (Park) position before blocking
the wheels and applying the parking brake,
transmission damage could occur.

When going down a hill, shift into a lower
gear and use the engine braking effect.
When going up a long grade, downshift the
transmission to a lower gear and reduce
speed to reduce chances of engine overload-
ing and/or overheating.

If the engine coolant rises to an extremely
high temperature when the air conditioning
system is on, turn off the air conditioner.
Coolant heat can be additionally vented by
opening the windows, switching the fan con-
trol to high and setting the temperature con-
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F.M.V.S.S. certification label................................... 9-11
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter ................................... 8-17
Changing engine oil filter ................................. 8-11
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ... 2-27
Flat tire............................................................................ 6-2
Flat towing .................................................................. 9-23
Floor mat cleaning ....................................................... 7-4
Fluid
Brake fluid............................................................. 8-13
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................................. 9-2
CVT fluid ............................................................... 8-12
Engine coolant ....................................................... 8-8
Engine oil................................................................. 8-9
Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-12
Window washer fluid ......................................... 8-14
FM-AM-SAT radio with cassette player and
CD player .................................................................... 4-37
FM-AM-SAT radio with CD player ....................... 4-33
Fog light switch ......................................................... 2-27
Front manual seat adjustment .................................. 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light ............ 1-47
Front power seat adjustment .................................... 1-4
Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................................. 9-2
Fuel economy ...................................................... 5-24
Fuel octane rating ................................................. 9-3
Fuel recommendation ........................................... 9-3
Fuel-filler cap ....................................................... 3-26
Fuel-filler door...................................................... 3-26Gauge ...................................................................... 2-5
Fuses ............................................................................ 8-21
Fusible links ................................................................ 8-23
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Garage door opener, HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver .................................................................. 2-43
Gas cap ....................................................................... 3-26
Gauge ............................................................................. 2-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-5
Fuel gauge .............................................................. 2-5
Odometer ................................................................ 2-4
Speedometer .......................................................... 2-4
Tachometer ............................................................. 2-4
General maintenance .................................................. 8-2
Glove box .................................................................... 2-33
H
Hazard indicator light ............................................... 2-16
Hazard warning flasher switch............................... 2-27
Head restraints ............................................................. 1-8
Headlights
Aiming control ..................................................... 2-25
Bulbreplacement ............................................... 8-28
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-23
Xenon headlights ................................................ 2-22
Heated seats .............................................................. 2-28
Heater
Engine block heater ........................................... 5-36
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) ......... 4-23
High beam indicator light ........................................ 2-14HomeLink
Universal Transceiver ......................... 2-43
Hood release .............................................................. 3-24
Horn .............................................................................. 2-28
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Ignition knob(Intelligent Key system) .................. 3-13
Ignition switch
Except for Intelligent Key equipped
model ...................................................................... 5-9
Intelligent Key System equipped model ...... 5-10
Ignition switch key positions ..................................... 5-9
Immobilizer system .................................................... 2-18
In-cabin microfilter .................................................... 4-26
Indicator light ................................................................ 2-9
All-wheel drive (AWD) LOCK indicator
light......................................................................... 2-14
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
indicator light ....................................................... 2-14
Cruise main switch indicator light .................. 2-14
Cruise set indicator light .................................. 2-14
Front passenger air bag status indicator
light......................................................................... 2-14
High beam indicator light ................................. 2-14
Malfunction indicator light ................................ 2-14
Security indicator light....................................... 2-15
Slip indicator light............................................... 2-15
Turn signal/hazard indicator light ................... 2-16
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off indicator
light......................................................................... 2-16
Inside
Automatic anti-glare mirror............................... 3-31
Mirror...................................................................... 3-30
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Three-point type with retractor ....................... 1-14
Seat(s)
Driver-side memory ............................................ 3-33
Heated seats........................................................ 2-28
Seats ........................................................................ 1-2
Security indicator light ............................................. 2-15
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ............................................... 2-18
Security system, Vehicle security system ........... 2-17
Selector lever, Shift lock release ............... 5-15, 5-19
Servicing air conditioner .............................. 4-23, 4-26
Shift lock release, Transmission ................ 5-15, 5-19
Shifting, CVT (Continuously Variable
Transmission) ............................................................. 5-13
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........................... 1-16
Slip indicator light ..................................................... 2-15
Spark plugs................................................................. 8-16
Speedometer ................................................................ 2-4
Starting
Before starting the engine................................ 5-12
Jump starting .......................................................... 6-8
Precautions when starting and driving ............ 5-2
Push starting ........................................................ 6-10
Starting the engine............................................. 5-12
Status light, Front passenger air bag .................. 1-47
Steering
Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-12
Power steering system ...................................... 5-30
Tilting steering wheel......................................... 3-28
Steering switch for audio control.......................... 4-43
Storage ........................................................................ 2-31
Sun shade ................................................................... 2-39
Sun visors ................................................................... 3-30
Sunroof ........................................................................ 2-38Automatic sunroof .............................................. 2-38
Supplemental air bag warning labels................... 1-53
Supplemental air bag warning light .......... 1-54, 2-13
Supplemental restraint system............................... 1-39
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system.................................................................... 1-39
Switch
Autolight switch .................................................. 2-23
AWD lock switch operations........................... 5-25
Fog light switch................................................... 2-27
Hazard warning flasher switch ........................ 2-27
Headlight aiming control ................................... 2-25
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-23
Power door lock switch....................................... 3-4
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch..................................................................... 2-22
Turn signal switch .............................................. 2-27
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ... 2-29
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Tachometer.................................................................... 2-4
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................................................... 2-5
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start................................................................. 2-18
Three-way catalyst....................................................... 5-3
Tilting steering wheel ............................................... 3-28
Tire pressure, Low tire pressure warning light .. 2-12
Tires
Flat tire ..................................................................... 6-2
Low tire pressure warning system .................... 5-3
Spare tire (temporary use only (T-type)
spare tire) ............................................................. 8-41Tire and Loading information label ................. 8-32
Tire and Loading Information label................. 9-12
Tire chains ............................................................ 8-38
Tire dressing ........................................................... 7-3
Tire pressure ........................................................ 8-30
Tire pressure information (display)........ 4-6, 4-14
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)............................................................ 5-3, 6-2
Tire rotation .......................................................... 8-39
Types of tires ....................................................... 8-37
Uniform tire quality grading .............................. 9-24
Wheel/tire size ....................................................... 9-9
Wheels and tires ................................................ 8-30
Tonneau cover ........................................................... 2-36
Top tether strap child restraints ............................ 1-29
Towing
Flat towing ............................................................ 9-23
Tow truck towing ................................................ 6-12
Towing a trailer.................................................... 9-18
Towing load/specification chart ...................... 9-18
Towing safety....................................................... 9-20
Towing load/specification chart............................. 9-20
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system................ 5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system..................... 6-2
Trailer towing .............................................................. 9-18
Transceiver, HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver .................................................................. 2-43
Transmission
Driving with CVT (Continuously Variable
Transmission) ....................................................... 5-13
Transmission selector lever lock
release ....................................................... 5-15, 5-19
Transmitter, With Intelligent Key system
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Transmitter, Without Intelligent Key system
(See remote keyless entry system) ......................... 3-5
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country ......................................................................... 9-10
Trouble-shooting guide (for Intelligent Key
system) ......................................................................... 3-19
Troubleshooting guide (for BluetoothHands-Free Phone System) ................................... 4-32
Troubleshooting guide (for voice-activated
control system) .......................................................... 4-32
Turn signal indicator light ........................................ 2-16
Turn signal switch ..................................................... 2-27
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Underbody cleaning .................................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading .................................... 9-24
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Vaccum assisted brake............................................ 5-30
Valet key (for Intelligent Key system) ................... 3-23
Vanity mirror light ...................................................... 2-42
Vehicle
Dimensions and weights ..................................... 9-9
Identification number (VIN)............................... 9-10
Loading information............................................ 9-14
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ................. 6-14
Security system ................................................... 2-17
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off indicator
light......................................................................... 2-16
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ... 2-29
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ........ 5-32
Vehicle electronic systems...................... 4-7, 4-16Ventilators.................................................................... 4-21
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Warning labels, Air bag warning labels .............. 1-53
Warning light
Air bag warning light .............................. 1-54, 2-13
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light................ 2-9
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) waring
light......................................................................... 2-10
AWD warning light ............................................. 5-27
Brake warning light ............................................ 2-10
Charge warning light ......................................... 2-11
Door open warning light ................................... 2-11
Engine oil pressure warning light ................... 2-11
Intelligent Key warning light ............................. 2-11
Low fuel warning light ....................................... 2-12
Low tire pressure warning light ...................... 2-12
Low washer fluid warning light ....................... 2-13
P position selecting warning light .................. 2-13
Seat belt warning light and chime ................. 2-13
Warning lights .............................................................. 2-9
Warning, Hazard warning flasher switch ............ 2-27
Warning, Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) .................................................................. 5-3, 6-2
Warning, Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................................................................... 2-9
Warranty, Emission control system warranty ..... 9-25
Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch........ 2-21
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-20
Washing ......................................................................... 7-2
Waxing............................................................................ 7-2
Weights (See dimensions and weights) ............... 9-9Wheel/tire size.............................................................. 9-9
Wheels and tires ....................................................... 8-30
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ....................... 7-3
Window washer fluid ............................................... 8-14
Window(s)
Cleaning................................................................... 7-3
Power windows................................................... 2-36
Windshield wiper and washer switch .................. 2-20
Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer switch........ 2-21
Rear window wiper blade................................. 8-20
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-20
Wiper blades ....................................................... 8-18
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Xenon headlights....................................................... 2-22


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