2007 NISSAN MURANO ignition

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
operating range may be narrower or the key may
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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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ignition switch is turned to ON.

We recommend replacing the battery at a
NISSAN dealer.
Preventing the Intelligent Key from
being left in the vehicleIf you lock all doors using the power door lock
switch with the Intelligent Key in the vehicle, all
of the doors unlock immediately and the buzzer
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TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
When pushing the door
handle request switch or the
lift gate request switchThe outside buzzer sounds for approxi-
mately 2 seconds.The doors cannot be locked.Take out the Intelligent Key from the vehicle
and push the door handle request switch or
the lift gate request switch.
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion and push the door handle request
switch or the lift gate request switch while
carrying the Intelligent Key with you.
Close all the doors securely and push the
door handle request switch or the lift gate
request switch while carrying the Intelligent
Key with you.
When closing the doorsThe outside buzzer sounds for approxi-
mately 10 seconds.The ignition switch is not turned to the
LOCK position.Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion.
The key warning light in the instrument
panel blinks in red and the outside
buzzer sounds 3 times.The Intelligent Key is not in the vehicle. Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
The outside buzzer sounds for approxi-
mately 3 seconds and all doors unlock.The Intelligent Key has been left in the ve-
hicle.Take out the Intelligent Key from the vehicle
and close the door.
When locking the doorsThe outside buzzer sounds for approxi-
mately 3 seconds and all doors unlock.The Intelligent Key has been left in the trunk
room.Take out the Intelligent Key from the vehicle
and close the door.
When opening the driver’s
doorA warning chime sounds continuously.The ignition switch is not in the LOCK posi-
tion, or the mechanical key or valet key is
inserted into the ignition switch.Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion.
Remove the mechanical key or valet key
from the ignition switch.
When stopping the engineThe P position warning light in the in-
strument panel blinks in red.The selector lever is not in the P position.Make sure that the selector lever is in the P
position.
When turning the ignition
switchA warning chime sounds continuously.The ignition switch is not turned to the
LOCK position.Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion.
When starting the engineThe key warning light in the instrument
panel blinks in green.The battery charge is low.Replace the battery with a new one. See
“BATTERY REPLACEMENT” on page 8-24.
When pushing the ignition
switchThe key warning light in the instrument
panel comes on in red.The Intelligent Key is not in the vehicle.If the key warning light comes on in red
even while you are carrying the Intelligent
Key, the battery is completely discharged.
Replace the battery with a new one. See
“BATTERY REPLACEMENT” on page 8-24.
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Trouble-shooting examplesWhen it is difficult to turn the ignition
switch

Push the ignition switch and turn it to the left
and then to the right.

While gently turning the steering wheel to the
left or right, turn the ignition switch.OPERATION WITH INTELLIGENT
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEMIt is possible to lock/unlock all doors, fuel-filler
door, activate the panic alarm and open the
windows by pushing the buttons on the Intelli-
gent Key from outside the vehicle.
Before locking the doors, make sure the
key is not left in the vehicle.
The LOCK/UNLOCK button on the Intelligent
Key can operate at a distance of approximately
33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. (The effective
distance depends upon the conditions around
the vehicle.)
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 LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the Intelli-
gent Key will not operate when:
the Intelligent Key is too far away from the
vehicle

the Intelligent Key battery runs down
After locking with the Intelligent remote keyless
entry function, pull the door handle to make sure
the doors are securely locked.
The operating range varies depending on the
environment. To securely operate the LOCK and
UNLOCK buttons on the Intelligent Key, ap-
proach the vehicle to about 3 ft (1 m) from the
door.
The panic alarm will not activate when the
mechanical key or the valet key is in the
ignition switch.
A
LOCK button
B
UNLOCK button
C
PANIC alarm
How to use remote keyless entry
systemSetting hazard indicator and horn
(buzzer) mode:
This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn
(buzzer) mode when you first receive the vehicle.
The hazard indicator and horn (buzzer)
mode also can be changed with vehicle
electronic systems on the monitor. See “4.
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