2010 NISSAN MURANO warning lights

Black plate (318,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2009/ 8/ 3
The VDC OFF switch is used to turn off the VDC
system. The VDC off indicator illuminates to
indicate the VDC system is off. When the VDC
switch is used to turn off the system, the VDC
system still operates to prevent one drive wheel
from slipping by transferring power to a non
slipping drive wheel. The
indicator flashes
if this occurs. All other VDC functions are off and
the Slip indicator will not flash. The VDC System
is automatically reset to on when the ignition
switch is placed in the off position then back to
the on position.
The VDC system computer has a built-in
diagnostic feature that tests the system each
time you start the engine and move the vehicle at
a low speed forward or backward. When the
self-test occurs, you may hear a “clunk” noise
and/or feel a pulsation in the brake pedal. This is
normal and is not an indication of a malfunction.
WARNING
. The VDC system is designed to help
improve driving stability but does
not prevent accidents due to abrupt
steering operation at high speeds or
due to careless or dangerous driv-
ing techniques. Reduce vehicle
speed and be especially careful
when driving and cornering on slip-
pery surfaces and always drive care- fully.
. If engine control related parts are
not standard equipment or are ex-
tremely deteriorated, both the
and
indicator lights may illumi-
nate.
. Do not modify the vehicle’s suspen-
sion. If suspension parts such as
shock absorbers, struts, springs,
stabilizer bars, bushings and
wheels are not NISSAN approved
for your vehicle or are extremely
deteriorated the VDC system may
not operate properly. This could
adversely affect vehicle handling
performance, and the
indicator
may flash or bothand
indicator lights may illuminate.
. If brake related parts such as brake
pads, rotors and calipers are not
standard equipment or are extre-
mely deteriorated, the VDC system
may not operate properly and both
and
indicator lights may
illuminate.
. When driving on extremely inclined
surfaces such as higher banked
corners, the VDC system may not operate properly and the
in-
dicator may flash or bothand
indicator lights may illuminate.
Do not drive on these types of
roads.
. When driving on an unstable sur-
face such as a turntable, ferry,
elevator or ramp, the
indicator
may flash or bothand
indicator lights may illuminate. This
is not a malfunction. Restart the
engine after driving onto a stable
surface.
. If wheels or tires other than the
recommended ones are used, the
VDC system may not operate prop-
erly and the
indicator may flash
or bothand
indicator
lights may illuminate.
. The VDC system is not a substitute
for winter tires or tire chains on a
snow covered road.
. The ABLS system helps provide
increased traction, but will not pre-
vent accidents due to abrupt steer-
ing operation or by careless driving
or dangerous driving practices. Re-
duce vehicle speed and be espe-
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Starting and driving

Black plate (324,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2009/ 8/ 3
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYS-
TEM (TPMS)This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire
pressure of all tires except the spare. When
the low tire pressure warning light is lit, one or
more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the TPMS will activate and warn you
of it by the low tire pressure warning light. This
system will activate only when the vehicle is
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) . For
more details, see “WARNING/INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS” in the
“2. Instruments and controls” section and “TIRE
PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)”
in the “5. Starting and driving” section.
WARNING
.If the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates while driving, avoid sud-
den steering maneuvers or abrupt
braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull
off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possi-
ble. Driving with under-inflated tires
may permanently damage the tires
and increase the likelihood of tire
failure. Serious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to an
accident and could result in serious
personal injury. Check the tire pres-
sure for all four tires. Adjust the tire
pressure to the recommended COLD
tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label to turn
the low tire pressure warning light
OFF. If the light still illuminates
while driving after adjusting the tire
pressure, a tire may be flat. If you
have a flat tire, replace it with a
spare tire as soon as possible.
. When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced, the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure
warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute. The light will
remain on after 1 minute. Contact
your NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/
or system resetting.
. Replacing tires with those not ori-
ginally specified by NISSAN could
affect the proper operation of the
TPMS.
. Do not inject any tire liquid or
aerosol tire sealant into the tires,
as this may cause a malfunction of the tire pressure sensors.
CHANGING A FLAT TIREIf you have a flat tire, follow the instructions
below.Stopping the vehicle1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and
away from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake. Move the selector lever to the P
(Park) position.
4. Turn off the engine.
5. Raise the hood to warn other traffic, and to signal professional road assistance person-
nel that you need assistance.
6. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle and stand in a safe place, away from traffic
and clear of the vehicle.
WARNING
.Make sure the parking brake is
securely applied and the transmis-
sion is shifted into the P (Park)
position.
FLAT TIRE6-2
In case of emergency

Black plate (25,1)
8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2009/ 8/ 3
Maintenance requirement..................................... 8-2
Scheduled maintenance ................................... 8-2
General maintenance ...................................... 8-2
Where to go for service ................................... 8-2
General maintenance .......................................... 8-2
Explanation of maintenance items ....................... 8-2
Maintenance precautions ..................................... 8-5
Engine compartment check locations ...................... 8-6
VQ35DE engine ............................................ 8-6
Engine cooling system ......................................... 8-7
Checking engine coolant level ........................... 8-7
Changing engine coolant ................................. 8-8
Engine oil ......................................................... 8-8
Checking engine oil level ................................. 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter ............................ 8-8
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ........ 8-11
Power steering fluid .......................................... 8-11
Brake fluid ...................................................... 8-12
Window washer fluid ........................................ 8-12
Battery .......................................................... 8-13
Jump starting .............................................. 8-14
Variable voltage control system (if so equipped) ...... 8-15
Drive belt ....................................................... 8-15 Spark plugs
.................................................... 8-16
Replacing spark plugs ................................... 8-16
Air cleaner ...................................................... 8-16
Windshield wiper blades .................................... 8-17
Cleaning .................................................... 8-17
Replacing ................................................... 8-18
Rear window wiper blade ................................... 8-19
Brakes ........................................................... 8-19
Self-adjusting brakes .................................... 8-19
Brake pad wear warning ................................ 8-19
Fuses ............................................................ 8-20
Engine compartment ..................................... 8-20
Passenger compartment ................................ 8-21
Battery replacement .......................................... 8-21
Lights ............................................................ 8-24
Headlights .................................................. 8-25
Exterior and interior lights ............................... 8-27
Wheels and tires .............................................. 8-30
Tire pressure ............................................... 8-30
Tire labeling ................................................ 8-33
Types of tires .............................................. 8-35
Tire chains .................................................. 8-36
Changing wheels and tires ............................. 8-36

Black plate (351,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2009/ 8/ 3
Lights*:Clean the headlights on a regular basis.
Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all
operating properly and installed securely. Also
check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When checking
the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are missing,
and check for any loose wheel nuts. Tighten if
necessary.
Tire rotation*: Tires should be rotated every
7,500 miles (12,000 km).
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge often
and always prior to long distance trips. If
necessary, adjust the pressure in all tires,
including the spare, to the pressure specified.
Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive
wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components: Replace the TPMS
transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap
when the tires are replaced due to wear or age.
Wheel alignment and balance: If the vehicle
should pull to either side while driving on a
straight and level road, or if you detect uneven or
abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for
wheel alignment.
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal
highway speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed. For additional information regarding tires, refer
to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the War-
ranty Information Booklet.
Windshield:
Clean the windshield on a regular
basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Have a
damaged windshield repaired by a qualified
repair facility.
Windshield wiper blades*: Check for cracks
or wear if they do not wipe properly.
Inside the vehicleThe maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when
performing scheduled maintenance, cleaning
the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal: Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure the pedal
does not catch or require uneven effort. Keep
the floor mat away from the pedal.
Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly goes
down further than normal, the pedal feels
spongy or the vehicle seems to take longer to
stop, see a NISSAN dealer immediately. Keep
the floor mat away from the pedal.
Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pull the
vehicle to one side when applied. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
P (Park) position mechanism:
On a fairly
steep hill, check that the vehicle is held securely
with the selector lever in the P (Park) position
without applying any brakes.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake
operation regularly. The vehicle should be
securely held on a fairly steep hill with only the
parking brake applied. If the parking brake needs
adjustment, see a NISSAN dealer.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat belt
system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
and are installed securely. Check the belt
webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Seats: Check seat position controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. to ensure
they operate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in every position. Check that the head
restraints/headrests move up and down
smoothly and that the locks (if so equipped)
hold securely in all latched positions.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering conditions, such as excessive free play,
hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure that
all warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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Black plate (373,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2009/ 8/ 3
HEADLIGHTSFog may temporarily form inside the lens of the
exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. A
temperature difference between the inside and
the outside of the lens causes the fog. This is
not a malfunction. If large drops of water collect
inside the lens, contact a NISSAN dealer.ReplacingXenon headlight model:
WARNINGHIGH VOLTAGE
When xenon headlights are on, they
produce a high voltage. To prevent an
electric shock, never attempt to modify
or disassemble. Always have your xe-
non headlights replaced at a NISSAN
dealer. For additional information, see
“HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section.
If replacement is required, see a NISSAN dealer. Halogen headlight model:
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which
uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb.
CAUTION
.
Do not leave the bulb out of the
headlight reflector for a long period
of time. Dust, moisture, smoke, etc.
entering the headlight body may
affect bulb performance.
. High pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb
may break if the glass envelope is
scratched or the bulb is dropped.
. Only touch the plastic base when
handling the bulb. Never touch the
glass envelope.
. Aiming is not necessary after repla-
cing the bulb. When aiming adjust-
ment is necessary, contact a
NISSAN dealer.
Use the same number and wattage as originally
installed as shown in the chart.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
8-25

Black plate (409,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2009/ 8/ 3
Tire pressures.
When towing a trailer, inflate the vehicle
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 chainsAlways use a suitable chain 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. The safety
chains can be attached to the bumper if the
hitch ball is mounted to the bumper. Be sure to
leave enough slack in the chains 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
battery as a direct power source for alltrailer lights while using the vehicle tail
light, stoplight and turn signal circuits
as a signal source. The module/con-
verter 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.
See a reputable trailer dealer to obtain
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
reputable 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 or unloaded trailer is
hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down condition;
check for improper tongue load, overload,
worn suspension or other possible causes
of either condition.
. Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
. Keep the cargo load as low as possible in
the trailer to keep the trailer center of gravity
low.
. Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the
trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in
the back half. Also make sure the load is
balanced side to side.
. 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 rearview mirrors conform to
all federal, state or local regulations. If not,
install any mirrors required for towing before
driving the vehicle.
. Determine the overall height of the vehicle
and trailer so the required clearance is
known.
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 freeTechnical and consumer information
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Black plate (1,1)
10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .................. 5-26
Advanced air bag system ......................... 1-51
Air bag system Advanced air bag system ..................... 1-51
Front passenger air bag and status light .... 1-52
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system .................. 1-55
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system ......... 1-55
Air bag warning labels ............................. 1-58
Air bag warning light ....................... 1-58, 2-14
Air cleaner housing filter .......................... 8-16
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ...................... 4-26
Air conditioner service ......................... 4-30
Air conditioner specification label ............ 9-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .............. 4-30, 9-6
In-cabin microfilter ............................. 4-30
Alarm, How to stop alarm
(see vehicle security system) ..................... 2-27
Alcohol, drugs and driving .......................... 5-7
All-wheel drive (AWD) ............................. 5-21
All-wheel drive (AWD) warning light ............. 2-10
Antenna ............................................. 4-62
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................. 5-26
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light . . . 2-11
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ........................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ........................ 7-4
Armrest ............................................. 1-14 Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and ashtray)
...... 2-40
Audible reminders ................................. 2-16
Audio operation precautions ...................... 4-31
Audio system ....................................... 4-31
Steering wheel audio controls ................ 4-61
Auto closure ........................................ 3-22
Autochanger, Compact Disc (CD) ............... 4-41
Autolight system ................................... 2-33
Automatic Door locks ........................................ 3-6
Drive positioner ................................ 3-30
Seat positioner ................................. 3-30
Avoiding collision and rollover ...................... 5-5
B
Back door (See lift gate) .......................... 3-19
Battery .............................................. 8-13
Battery saver system .......................... 2-34
Keyfob battery replacement ................... 8-21
Variable voltage control system ............... 8-15
Before starting the engine ........................ 5-12
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System
(with navigation system) ........................... 4-75
Bluetooth®Hands-Free Phone System
(without navigation system) ....................... 4-85
Booster seats ...................................... 1-41
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .............. 5-26
Brake fluid ...................................... 8-12
Brake system ................................... 5-25
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-17
Warning light ................................... 2-11 Break-in schedule
.................................. 5-20
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ......................... 4-8
Instrument panel ............................... 2-35
Bulb check/instrument panel ...................... 2-10
Bulb replacement .................................. 8-24
C
Cabin air filter ...................................... 4-30
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ..... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ............................ 4-74
Cargo cover ........................................ 2-45
Cargo floor box .................................... 2-45
Cargo lights ........................................ 2-55
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ............ 5-2
CD/CF care and cleaning ......................... 4-59
Center multi-function control panel ................. 4-2
Child restraints ..................................... 1-26
Booster seats .................................. 1-41
Installation using LATCH ...................... 1-31
Installation using the seat belts ............... 1-35
LATCH system ................................. 1-28
Precautions on child restraints ................ 1-26
Top tether strap ................................ 1-29
Child safety ......................................... 1-17
Child safety rear door lock .......................... 3-7
Chimes, Audible reminders ....................... 2-16
Cigarette lighter and ashtray ...................... 2-40
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ....................... 8-20
Cleaning exterior and interior ................. 7-2, 7-4
Clock ............................................... 2-38
Coat hooks ......................................... 2-48
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2009/ 8/ 3

Black plate (3,1)
Front manual seat adjustment....................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light ........ 1-52
Front power seat adjustment ....................... 1-4
Front seat, Front seat adjustment .................. 1-3
Front-seat active head restraint ................... 1-11
Fuel Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ......................................... 9-2
Distance to empty ............................. 2-23
Fuel economy .................................. 5-20
Fuel economy information (display) ............. 4-9
Fuel octane rating ................................ 9-3
Fuel recommendation ............................ 9-3
Fuel-filler cap ................................... 3-23
Fuel-filler door .................................. 3-23
Gauge ............................................ 2-7
Fuses ............................................... 8-20
Fusible links ........................................ 8-20
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink
®Universal
Transceiver ......................................... 2-55
Gas cap ............................................ 3-23
Gauge ................................................ 2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............. 2-6
Fuel gauge ....................................... 2-7
Odometer ......................................... 2-5
Speedometer ..................................... 2-5
Tachometer ....................................... 2-6
Trip computer .................................. 2-21
General maintenance ................................ 8-2
Glove box. .......................................... 2-43 H
Hands-free phone system Bluetooth
®(with navigation system) .......... 4-75
Bluetooth®(without navigation system) ...... 4-85
Hazard warning flasher switch .................... 2-36
Head restraints ....................................... 1-9
Headlights Bulb replacement .............................. 8-25
Headlight switch ............................... 2-32
Xenon headlights .............................. 2-32
Headphones (See INFINITI mobile
entertainment system) ...................... 4-66, 4-73
Heated seats ....................................... 2-37
Heater Engine block heater ........................... 5-30
Heater and air conditioner operation ......... 4-26
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ................. 2-55
Hood release ....................................... 3-18
Hook Coat hooks ..................................... 2-48
Luggage hook .................................. 2-46
Horn ................................................ 2-36
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) ....................... 5-9
Immobilizer system ................................. 2-27
In-cabin microfilter ................................. 4-30
Indicator Dot matrix display .............................. 2-17
Lights ........................................... 2-14
INFO button .......................................... 4-8
Inside mirror ........................................ 3-27
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ................ 9-26Instrument brightness control
..................... 2-35
Instrument panel ..................................... 2-2
Intelligent Key system ......................... 3-3, 3-7
Key operating range ............................. 3-9
Key operation .................................. 3-10
Warning light ................................... 2-12
Warning signals ................................ 3-13
Intelligent Key warning light ....................... 2-12
Interior light control switch ........................ 2-53
Interior light replacement .......................... 8-27
Interior lights ....................................... 2-53
iPod
®player operation ............................. 4-51
ISOFIX child restraint .............................. 1-28
J
Jump starting ......................................... 6-9
K
Keyless entry
(See remote keyless entry system) ............... 3-15
Keys................................................... 3-2 For Intelligent Key system ................. 3-3, 3-7
L
Labels Air bag warning labels ......................... 1-58
Air conditioner specification label ............ 9-10
Emission control information label ............ 9-10
Engine serial number ............................ 9-9
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. ....... 9-9
Tire and Loading information label .... 8-31, 9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ............. 9-8
LATCH system ..................................... 1-28
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Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2009/ 8/ 3