2008 NISSAN MURANO warning

Black plate (111,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 6/ 26
direct sunlight. The heat may da-
mage the glasses.
SIC3590
GLOVE BOX
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
To open the glove box, pull the handle
*1.
To close, push the lid in until the lock latches.
To lock
*2/unlock
*3
the glove box, use the
mechanical key. For the mechanical key usage,
see “KEYS” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
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Black plate (114,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 6/ 26
SIC3594
LUGGAGE SIDE BOXTo open the luggage side box, pull up the strap.
SIC3595
CARGO COVER (if so equipped)The cargo cover keeps the contents in the cargo
area hidden from the outside.
To use the cargo cover, pull it out and hang both
sides on the hooks
*1.To use the sub cover, hang the straps on the
back of the head restraint
*2.
To stow the cargo cover, remove it from the
hooks and hold until it is retracted.
To remove the cargo cover, stow the cover and
pull the left side of the holder to the opposite
side
*3.
WARNING
.Never put anything on the cargo
cover, no matter how small. Any
object on it could cause an injury
in an accident or sudden stop.
.Close the cargo cover when folding
the rear seat.
.Do not leave the cargo cover in the
vehicle with it disengaged from the
holder.
.Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from
sliding or shifting. Do not place
cargo higher than the seatbacks. In
a sudden stop or collision, unse-
cured cargo could cause personal
injury.
.Your child could be seriously injured
or killed in a collision if the child
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Black plate (115,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 6/ 26
restraint top tether strap is da-
maged.
— If the cargo cover contacts the
top tether strap when it is at-
tached to the top tether anchor,
remove the cargo cover from the
vehicle or secure it on the cargo
floor below its attachment loca-
tion. If the cargo cover is not
removed, it may damage the top
tether strap during a collision.
— Do not allow cargo to contact
the top tether strap when it is
attached to the top tether an-
chor. Properly secure the cargo
so it does not contact the top
tether strap. Cargo that is not
properly secured or that con-
tacts the top tether strap may
damage the top tether strap
during a collision.
SIC3596
LUGGAGE HOOKS (if so equipped)
WARNING
.Always make sure that the cargo is
properly secured. Use the suitableropes and hooks.
.Unsecured cargo can become dan-
gerous in an accident or sudden
stop.
CAUTION
Do not apply a total load of more than
22 lb (10 kg)
*A
or 7 lb (3 kg)
*B
to a
single hook.
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Black plate (116,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 6/ 26
SIC3597
ROOF RACK (if so equipped)Always distribute the luggage evenly on the roof
rack. Do not load more than 165 lb (75 kg) on
the roof rails. Observe the maximum load limit
shown on the crossbars or roof carriers when
you attach them on the roof rails. Contact a
NISSAN dealer for crossbar or other equipment
information. Be careful that your vehicle does
not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR front and rear) . The GVWR and GAWR
are located on the F.M.V.S.S. or C.V.M.S.S.
certification label (located on the driver’s door
pillar) . For more information regarding GVWR
and GAWR, see “VEHICLE LOADING INFOR-
MATION” in the “9. Technical and consumerinformation” section.
WARNING
.Drive extra carefully when the vehi-
cle is loaded at or near the cargo
carrying capacity, especially if the
significant portion of that load is
carried on the roof rack.
.Heavy loading of the roof rack has
the potential to affect the vehicle
stability and handling during sud-
den or unusual handling maneuvers.
.Roof rack load should be evenly
distributed.
.Do not exceed maximum roof rack
load weight capacity.
.Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from
sliding or shifting. In a sudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
CAUTION
Use care when placing or removing
items from the roof rack. If you cannot
comfortably lift the items onto the roofrack from the ground, use a ladder or
stool.
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Black plate (117,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 6/ 26
SIC3505
COAT HOOKSThe coat hooks are equipped beside the rear
personal lights.
CAUTION
Do not place items which are more than
2 lb (1 kg) on the hook.
SIC3657
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
.
CAUTION
Avoid keeping heavy objects in the net.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
.Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
while it is in motion and before
closing the windows. Use the win-
dow lock switch to prevent unex-
pected use of the power windows.
.Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols and become trapped in the
window. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci-
dents.
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position or for about 45
seconds after the ignition switch is pushed to
the OFF position. If the driver’s or front
passenger’s door is opened during this period
of about 45 seconds, power to the windows is
canceled.WINDOWS
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Black plate (119,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 6/ 26
SIC3285
Automatic operation (for front door win-
dows)To fully open or close the window, completely
push down or pull up the switch and release it; it
need not be held. The window will automatically
open or close all the way. To stop the window,
just push or lift the switch in the opposite
direction.
A light push or pull on the switch will cause the
window to open or close until the switch is
released.
Auto reverse function
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
window.
If the control unit detects something caught in
the window as it is closing, the window will be
immediately lowered.
The auto reverse function can be activated when
the window is closed by automatic operation
when the ignition switch is in the ON position or
for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF 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 window
occurs.If the windows do not close automaticallyIf the power window automatic function (closing
only) does not operate properly, perform the
following procedure to initialize the power
window system.1. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Close the door.
3. Open the window more than halfway by
operating the power window switch.
4. Pull the power window switch and hold it to
close the window, and then hold the switch
more than 3 seconds after the window is
closed completely.
5. Release the power window switch. Operate
the window by the automatic function to
confirm the initialization is complete.
6. Perform steps 2 through 5 above for other
windows.
If the power window automatic function does
not operate properly after performing the pro-
cedure above, have your vehicle checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
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Black plate (120,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 6/ 26
WARNING
.In an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle through an open
moonroof. Always use seat belts
and child restraints.
.Do not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out
of the moonroof opening while the
vehicle is in motion or while the
moonroof is closing.
CAUTION
.Remove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the moonroof before
opening.
.Do not place any heavy object on
the moonroof or surrounding area.
.Do not push or pull on the sun-
shade. Doing so can damage the
sunshade.
AUTOMATIC MOONROOF AND SUN-
SHADESThe moonroof and sunshades only operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
The automatic moonroof and sunshades are
operational for about 45 seconds, even if the
ignition switch is pushed to the OFF position. If
the driver’s door or the passenger’s door is
opened during this period of about 45 seconds,
power to the moonroof and sunshades is
canceled.
SIC3598
Sliding sunshade and moonroofWhen the OPEN side
*1
of the moonroof
switch is pushed, the front and rear sunshades
will fully open. When the switch is pushed again,
the moonroof will fully open.
When the CLOSE side
*2
of the moonroof
switch is pushed, the moonroof will automati-
cally close. Push the switch again, and the front
and rear sunshades will close.
When the OPEN or CLOSE side of the moon-
roof switch is pushed to the second detent (
*3
or
*4) , both the sunshade and moonroof will
open or close.
To stop the sunshades or moonroof during the
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Black plate (121,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 6/ 26
operation, push either of the OPEN
*1, CLOSE
*2
or UP
*5
of the switch.
Tilting moonroofTo tilt up the moonroof, push the moonroof
switch to the up position
*5.
To tilt down the moonroof, push the switch to the
up position
*5
or push the CLOSE side
*2
of
the switch.
When the moonroof is tilted up, push the
CLOSE side of the moonroof switch to the
second detent
*4. The moonroof will tilt down
and the sunshades will close.
Auto reverse function
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
moonroof.
If the control unit detects something caught in
the moonroof and sunshades when they are
closing, the moonroof will be immediately
opened.
The auto reverse function can be activated whenthe moonroof and sunshades are closed by
automatic operation when the ignition switch is
in the ON position or for about 45 seconds after
the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position.
If the moonroof and sunshades cannot be
closed automatically when the auto reverse
function activates due to a malfunction, push
and hold the CLOSE side
*2
of the moonroof
switch.
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 moonroof
occurs.
If the moonroof does not operateIf the moonroof does not operate properly,
perform the following procedure to initialize the
moonroof operation system.
1. If the moonroof is open, close it fully by
pushing the CLOSE side
*2
of the moon-
roof switch.
2. Push and hold the CLOSE side*2
of the
moonroof switch.
3. Release the moonroof switch after the
moonroof or sunshade moves slightly to
the closed position.
4. Push and hold the CLOSE side
*2
of themoonroof switch for 10 seconds.
5. The moonroof and sunshades will fully open
and then close.
6. Check if the moonroof switch operates
normally.
If the moonroof does not operate properly after
performing the procedure above, have your
vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer.
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