2009 NISSAN MURANO instrument panel

Black plate (101,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2007/ 10/ 2
SIC3669
Autolight system (if so equipped)
The autolight system allows the headlights to be
set so they turn on and off automatically.
To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position
*1.
2. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the
headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch
to the OFF,
,orposition.
The autolight system can turn on the headlightsautomatically when it is dark and turn off the
headlights when it is light.
If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened and this
condition is continued, the headlights remain on
for 5 minutes.
Automatic headlights off delay:
You can keep the headlights on for up to 180
seconds after you push the ignition switch to
OFF and open any door then close all the doors.
You can adjust the period of the automatic
headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF) to
180 seconds. The factory default setting is 45
seconds.
For automatic headlights off delay setting, see
“Auto Headlights Off Delay” in the “4. Monitor,
heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems” section.
SAA0642A
Be sure not to put anything on top of the
photo sensor
*Alocated on the top of the
instrument panel. The photo sensor con-
trols the autolight; if it is covered, the
photo sensor reacts as if it is dark and the
headlights will illuminate.
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Black plate (103,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2007/ 10/ 2
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 theposition 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 control
The instrument brightness control operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Pushing the control switch
*Aonce will change
the brightness to the night mode.
Pushing the control switch
*Bonce will change
the brightness to the day mode.
To adjust the brightness of instrument panel
lights, push the control switches. Pushing the
upper switch
*Awill brighten the lights. When
the brightness reaches the maximum level, a
beep will sound. The lower switch
*Bdims the
lights. Repeatedly pushing the lower switch will
turn the lights off and a beep will sound.
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Black plate (124,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2007/ 10/ 2
The mood lights*Alocated in the following
positions will illuminate whenever the headlight
switch is in the
orposition.
.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 (141,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2007/ 10/ 2
*3: Doors will not lock by pushing the door
handle request switch with the Intelligent
Key inside the vehicle.
However, when an Intelligent Key is inside
the vehicle, doors can be locked with
another registered Intelligent Key.
Unlocking doors
1. Push the door handle request switch*Aor
the lift gate request switch
*Bonce while
carrying the Intelligent Key with you.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once and the
outside chime sounds once. The corre-
sponding door or the lift gate will unlock.
3. Push the request switch again within 1
minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once and the
outside chime sounds once again. All the
doors and the lift gate will unlock.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the request switch while
the doors are locked. If during this 1-minute time
period, the request switch is pushed, all doors
will be locked automatically after another 1
minute.
.Opening any door
.Pushing the ignition switch
Power lift gate open (if so equipped)
1. Carry the Intelligent Key.
2. Push the power lift gate opener switch
*C.
3. The lift gate will unlock and automatically
open.
4. The hazard indicator flashes 5 times and the
outside chime sounds.
To close the lift gate, push the power lift gate
button on the key, or power lift gate switch on
the instrument panel or lower part of the lift gate.
(See “LIFT GATE” in the “3. Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section.)
Setting hazard indicator and horn mode
This 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*1is pushed, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
When the UNLOCK
button*2is 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 UNLOCKbutton is
pushed, neither the hazard indicator nor the
horn operates.
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Black plate (148,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2007/ 10/ 2
SPA2437
1. Pull the hood lock release handle*1located below the instrument panel; the
hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
*2up at the front of the hood
with your fingertips and raise the hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close the
hood down and make sure it locks into
place.
WARNING
.Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the
hood to fly open and result in an
accident.
.If you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
WARNING
.Always be sure the lift gate has
been closed securely to prevent it
from opening while driving.
.Do not drive with the lift gate open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See “EXHAUST GAS (carbon mon-
oxide)” in the “5. Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
.Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci-
dents.
.Always be sure that hands and feet
are clear of the door frame to avoid
injury while closing the lift gate.
HOODLIFT GATE
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Black plate (149,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2007/ 10/ 2
SPA2438
OPERATING MANUAL LIFT GATE
To open the lift gate, unlock it and push the
opener switch
*A. Pull up the lift gate to open.
The lift gate can be unlocked by:
.pushing the unlock button
on the key
twice.
.pushing the lift gate request switch (if so
equipped) .
.pushing the door handle request switch
twice (if so equipped) .
.pushing the power door lock switch to the
unlock position..inserting the mechanical key into the driver’s
door key cylinder and turning it to the rear of
the vehicle twice.
To close the lift gate, pull down until it securely
locks.
OPERATING POWER LIFT GATE (if so
equipped)
To operate the power lift gate, the selector lever
must be in the P (Park) position.
The power lift gate will not operate if the battery
voltage is low.
SPA2461
Power lift gate main switch
The power lift gate operation can be turned on
or off by the power lift gate main switch on the
instrument panel.
When the power lift gate main switch is pushed
to the “OFF” position, the power operation is not
available by the power lift gate switch on the lift
gate and lift gate opener switch.
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Black plate (150,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2007/ 10/ 2
SPA2439
SPA2462
SPA2463
SPA2440
Power open
When the lift gate is fully closed, the lift gate will
fully open automatically by:
.pushing the power lift gate switch
*Aon
the instrument panel
.pushing the lift gate opener switch
*B
.pushing the power lift gate button*Con
the key for more than 1 second
The hazard flashes 4 times and the outside
chime sounds when the lift gate starts opening.
NOTE:
The lift gate can be opened by the power lift
gate switch
*Aor the lift gate button
*Ceven if the lift gate is locked. The lift gate will
individually unlock and open. Once the lift gate
is closed, its lock will align to the vehicle’s lock
or unlock status.
Power close
When the lift gate is fully opened, the lift gate
will fully close automatically by:
.pushing the power lift gate switch
*Aon
the instrument panel
.pushing the power lift gate switch
*Don
the lower part of the lift gate
.pushing the lift gate release button
*Con
the key for more than 1 second
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Black plate (151,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2007/ 10/ 2
The hazard flashes 4 times and the outside
chime sounds when the lift gate starts closing.
Reverse function
The power lift gate will reverse immediately if
one of the following actions is performed during
power open or power close.
.pushing the power lift gate switch
*Aon
the instrument panel
.pushing the lift gate switch
*Don the lower
part of the lift gate
.pushing the lift gate button
*Con
the key.
The outside chime sounds when the lift gate
starts to reverse.
The power lift gate button
*Con the key
cannot be operated when the ignition switch is
in the ON position.
Auto reverse function
The auto-reverse function enables the lift gate to
automatically reverse when something is caught
in the lift gate as it is opening or closing. When
the control unit detects an obstacle, the lift gate
will reverse and return to the full open or full
close position.
If a second obstacle is detected, the lift gate
motion will stop and the drive motor will
disengage. The lift gate will enter the manualmode.
A pinch sensor is mounted on each side of the
lift gate. If an obstacle is detected by the pinch
sensor during power close, the lift gate will
reverse and return to the full open position
immediately.
NOTE:
If the pinch sensor is damaged or removed,
the power close function will not operate.
WARNING
There is a small distance immediately
before the closed position that cannot
be detected. Make sure that all passen-
gers keep their hands, etc., clear from
the lift gate opening before closing the
lift gate.
Manual mode
If power operation is not available, the lift gate
can be operated manually. Power operation may
not be available if multiple obstacles have been
detected in a single power cycle or if the battery
voltage is low. When the power lift gate main
switch is in the OFF position, the lift gate can be
opened manually by pushing the lift gate opener
switch. If the power lift gate opener switch is
pushed during power open or close, the power
operation will be canceled and the lift gate canbe operated manually.
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