2008 NISSAN MURANO headlight

Black plate (102,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 6/ 26
SIC3670
Headlight beam select*1
To select the low beam, put the lever in the
neutral position as shown.
*2
To select the high beam, push the lever
forward while the switch is in theposition. Pull it back to select the low beam.
*3
Pulling the lever toward you will flash the
headlight high beam even when the head-
light switch is in the OFF position.
Battery saver systemA chime will sound when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in the
or
position and the ignition switch in the ACC,
OFF or LOCK position.When the headlight switch is in the
or
position while the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the lights will automatically turn off 5
minutesaftertheignitionswitchhasbeen
pushed to the OFF position.
When the headlight switch remains in theor
position after the lights automatically
turn off, the lights will turn on when the ignition
switch is pushed to the ON position.
CAUTION
.When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will not
turn off automatically. Be sure to
turn the light switch to the OFF
position when you leave the vehicle
for extended periods of time, other-
wise the battery will be discharged.
.Never leave the light switch on
when the engine is not running for
extended periods of time even if the
headlights turn off automatically.
SIC2275
Headlight aiming control (if so equipped)Depending on the number of occupants in the
vehicle and the load it is carrying, the headlight
axis may be higher than desired. If the vehicle is
traveling on a hilly road, the headlights may
directly hit the rearview mirror of the vehicle
ahead or the windshield of the oncoming
vehicle. The light axis can be lowered with the
operation of the switch.
The larger the number designated on the switch,
the lower the axis.
When traveling with no heavy load or on a flat
road, select position 0.
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Black plate (103,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 6/ 26
WARNING
Xenon headlights are extremely bright
compared to conventional headlights. If
the xenon headlights hit the rearview
mirror of the vehicle ahead or the
windshield of oncoming vehicle, the
driver of these vehicles may have
difficulty driving because of the bright-
ness. Use the headlight aiming control
switch to lower the light axis. See
“XENON HEADLIGHTS” earlier in this
section for additional information.Daytime running light system (Canada
only)The daytime running lights automatically illumi-
nate when the engine is started with the parking
brake released. The daytime running lights
operate with the headlight switch in the OFF
position or in the
position. Turn the
headlight switch to the
position for full
illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine
is started, the daytime running lights do not
illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate
once the parking brake is released. The daytime
running lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
SIC3585
Instrument brightness controlThe instrument brightness control operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Pushing the control switch
*A
once will change
the brightness to the night mode.
Pushing the control switch
*B
once will change
the brightness to the day mode.
To adjust the brightness of instrument panel
lights, push the control switches. Pushing the
upper switch
*A
will brighten the lights. When
the brightness reaches the maximum level, a
beep will sound. The lower switch
*B
dims the
lights. Repeatedly pushing the lower switch will
turn the lights off and a beep will sound.
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Black plate (104,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 6/ 26
SIC3671
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH*1
Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the turning
direction. When the turn is completed, the turn
signals cancel automatically.*2
Lane change signal
To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or
down to the point where lights begin flashing.
SIC3672
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the
position, then turn the switch
to the
position. To turn them off, turn the
switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on for the fog lights to
operate.
SIC2574
Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency condi-
tions. All turn signal lights will flash.
WARNING
.If stopping for an emergency, be
sure to move the vehicle well off the
road.
.Do not use the hazard warning
flashers while moving on the high-
way unless unusual circumstances
force you to drive so slowly that
your vehicle might become a hazard
to other traffic.HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH
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Black plate (108,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 6/ 26
SIC3652
Console box — Type A
SIC3653
Console box — Type B
To use the power outlet, pull the cover as
illustrated.
CAUTION
.The outlet and plug may be hot
during or immediately after use.
.Do not use with accessories that
exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.
.Use power outlet with the engine
running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
.Avoid using power outlet when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster is on.
.This power outlet is not designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit.
.Push the plug in as far as it will go.
If good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may open.
.Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical acces-
sory being used is turned OFF.
.When not in use, be sure to close
the cap. Do not allow water tocontact the outlet.
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Black plate (124,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 6/ 26
The mood lights
*A
located in the following
positions will illuminate whenever the headlight
switch is in theor
position.
.next to the map lights
.on the rear ceiling
.under the instrument panel
.under the driver’s power window switch
The mood lights can be adjusted with the
illumination control buttons.
See “Instrument brightness control” earlier in
this section.
SIC2064
The light on the vanity mirror will turn on when
the cover on the vanity mirror is opened.
When the cover is closed, the light will turn off.
The lights will turn off after 30 minutes
when the lights remain illuminated to
prevent the battery from becoming dis-
charged.
SIC2131A
When the switch is in the ON position
*1, the
light illuminates while the lift gate is opened.
When the lift gate is closed, the light will turn off.
When the switch is in the OFF position
*2, the
light will turn off.
The lights will turn off after 30 minutes
when the light remain illuminated to pre-
vent the battery from becoming dis-
charged.
VANITY MIRROR LIGHTS CARGO LIGHTS
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Black plate (147,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 6/ 26
2. The theft warning alarm will sound and the
headlights will flash for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops under either of the
following conditions.
.It has run for 25 seconds, or
.Any of the buttons is pushed. (Note: the
panic button should be pushed for more
than 1 second.)Setting hazard indicator and horn modeThis vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn
mode when you first receive the vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK
button
*1
is pushed, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
When the UNLOCKbutton
*2
is pushed,
the hazard indicator flashes once.
If horns are not necessary, the system can be
switched to the hazard indicator mode.
In hazard indicator mode, when the LOCK
button is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes
twice. When the UNLOCK
button is
pushed, neither the hazard indicator nor the
horn operates.Hazard indicator and horn mode:
DOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or lift gate request switch)HAZARD -twice
OUTSIDE CHIME -twiceHAZARD -once
OUTSIDE CHIME -once
Remote keyless entry system
(Using
or
button)HAZARD -twice
HORN -onceHAZARD -once
HORN - none
Hazard indicator mode:
DOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or lift gate request switch)HAZARD -twiceHAZARD - none
Remote keyless entry system
(Using
or
button)HAZARD -twice
HAZARD - none
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Black plate (157,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 6/ 26
CAUTION
.Do not store the main sun visor
before storing the extension sun
visor.
.Do not pull the extension sun visor
forcedly downward.
1. To block out glare from the front, swing
down the main sun visor
*1.
2. To block glare from the side, remove the
main sun visor from the center mount and
swing it to the side
*2.
3. Draw out the extension sun visor
*3
from
the main sun visor to block from further
glare.
SPA2447
INSIDE MIRRORAdjust the height and the angle of the inside
mirror to the desired position.
SPA2143
Manual anti-glare typeThe night position
*1
will reduce glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the day position*2
when driving in daylight
hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when ne-
cessary, because it reduces rear view
clarity.
MIRRORS
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Black plate (158,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 6/ 26
SPA2422A
Type A
SPA2450
Type B
Automatic anti-glare typeThe inside mirror is designed so that it
automatically changes reflection according to
the intensity of the headlights of the following
vehicle.
The anti-glare system will be automatically
turned on when the ignition switch is pushed
to the ON position.
When the anti-glare system is turned on, the
indicator light
*A
will illuminate and excessive
glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind
you will be reduced.
Type A: Push the
switch
*B
to make the
inside rearview mirror operate normally and the
indicator light will turn off. Push the
switch
again to turn the system on.
Type B: Push the “*” switch
*C
to make the
inside rearview mirror operate normally. The
indicator light will turn off. Push the “I” switch
*D
to turn the system on.
Do not allow any object to cover the
sensors
*E
or apply glass cleaner on
them. Doing so will reduce the sensitivity
of the sensor, resulting in improper opera-
tion.
For the compass (if so equipped) operation, see
“COMPASS” in the “2. Instruments and con-
trols” section.For the HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver opera-
tion, see “HomeLink®UNIVERSAL TRANSCEI-
VER” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section.
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