2010 NISSAN MURANO check engine light

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Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2009/ 8/ 3
vehicle handling. If swaying does occur,
firmly grip the steering wheel, steer straight
ahead, and immediately (but gradually)
reduce vehicle speed. This combination will
help stabilize the vehicle. Never increase
speed.
Do the following if the trailer begins to sway:
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions allow.
This combination will help stabilize the
vehicle.
— Do not correct trailer sway by steering orapplying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply the brakes and pull to the side of the road in
a safe area.
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is balanced as described earlier in this section.
. Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires
considerably more distance than normal
passing. Remember the length of the trailer
must also pass the other vehicle before you
can safely change lanes.
. Down shift the transmission to a lower gear
for engine braking when driving down steep
or long hills. This will help slow the vehicle without applying the brakes.
. Avoid holding the brake pedal down too
long or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
. Increase your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
. Do not use cruise control while towing a
trailer.
. Some states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for vehicles
that are towing trailers. Obey the local
speed limits.
. Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness
connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after
50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every
break.
. When stopped in traffic for long periods of
time in hot weather, put the vehicle in the P
(Park) position.
. When launching a boat, don’t allow the
water level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or
rear bumper.
. Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights
before backing the trailer into the water or
the trailer lights may burn out. When towing a trailer, the transmission
fluid should be changed more frequently.
For additional information, see the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
earlier in this manual.
FLAT TOWINGTowing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a
vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a
motor home.
CAUTION
.
Failure to follow these guidelines
can result in severe transmission
damage.
. Whenever flat towing your vehicle,
always tow forward, never back-
ward.
. DO NOT tow any continuously vari-
able transmission vehicle with all
four wheels on the ground (flat
towing) . Doing so WILL DAMAGE
internal transmission parts due to
lack of transmission lubrication.
. DO NOT tow an All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) vehicle with any of the
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Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2009/ 8/ 3
A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
should never be tested using a two wheel
dynamometer (such as the dynamometers used
by some states for emissions testing) , or similar
equipment. Make sure you inform test facility
personnel that your vehicle is equipped with
AWD before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may result in
transmission damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in serious vehicle
damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states/areas
or provinces, your vehicle may be required to be
in what is called the “ready condition” for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emis-
sion control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when
it is driven through certain driving patterns.
Usually, the “ready condition” can be obtained
by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready condition”. Before taking
the I/M test, check the vehicle’s inspection/
maintenance test readiness condition. Turn the
ignition switch to the ON position without
starting the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and
then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is“ready”.
If the MIL indicates the vehicle is in a “not ready”
condition, drive the vehicle through the following
pattern to set the vehicle to the “ready condi-
tion”. If you cannot or do not want to perform the
driving pattern, a NISSAN dealer can conduct it
for you.
WARNING
Always drive the vehicle in a safe and
prudent manner according to traffic
conditions and obey all traffic laws.
1. Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle until the engine coolant temperature gauge
needle points between the C and H (normal
operating temperature) .
2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h) , then quickly release the accelerator
pedal completely and keep it released for at
least 10 seconds.
3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a moment, then drive the vehicle at a speed of
53 to 60 MPH (86 to 96 km/h) for at least 9
minutes.
4. Stop the vehicle. Leave the engine running.
5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH (55 km/h) and maintain the speed for 20 seconds. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 at least 10 times.
7. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h)
and maintain the speed for at least 3
minutes.
8. Stop the vehicle. Place the transmission selector lever in the P (Park) or N (Neutral)
position.
9. Turn the engine off.
10. Repeat steps 1 through 8 at least one more time.
If step 1 through 7 is interrupted, repeat the
preceding step. Any safe driving mode is
acceptable between steps. Do not stop the
engine until step 7 is completed.
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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
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10-2Cold weather driving.............................. 5-29
Command (See Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System) .............................. 4-76, 4-90
Command (See INFINITI voice recognition
system) ..................................... 4-11, 4-104
Compact Disc (CD) changer
(See audio system) ................................ 4-41
Compact Disc (CD) player/changer .............. 4-46
CompactFlash (CF) player
(See audio system) ................................ 4-49
Compass ............................................. 2-7
Console box ........................................ 2-43
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ................................................. 8-11
Coolant Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ......................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ........................ 8-8
Checking engine coolant level .................. 8-7
Corrosion protection ................................. 7-5
Cover, Cargo cover ................................ 2-45
Cruise control ...................................... 5-18
Cup holders ........................................ 2-41
CVT, Driving with CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission) ............. 5-13
D
Daytime running light system ..................... 2-34
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch ............................ 2-31
Dimensions and weights ............................ 9-8
Display cleaning ...................................... 4-5
Display controls
(See center multi-function control panel) .......... 4-2
Door/lift gate open warning ....................... 2-20 Dot matrix liquid crystal display
................... 2-17
Drive belt ........................................... 8-15
Drive positioner .................................... 3-30
Driving All-wheel drive (AWD) ......................... 5-21
Cold weather driving .......................... 5-29
Driving with CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission) ......... 5-13
On-pavement and off-road driving ............. 5-5
Precautions when starting and driving ......... 5-2
Safety precautions ............................... 5-7
DVD player, NISSAN mobile entertainment ...... 4-63
E
Economy, Fuel ..................................... 5-20
Elapsed time ....................................... 2-22
Emission control information label ................ 9-10
Emission control system warranty ................ 9-25
Engine Before starting the engine .................... 5-12
Break-in schedule .............................. 5-20
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ......................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ........................ 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter ................... 8-8
Checking engine coolant level .................. 8-7
Checking engine oil level ........................ 8-8
Coolant temperature gauge ..................... 2-6
Engine block heater ........................... 5-30
Engine compartment check locations .......... 8-6
Engine cooling system .......................... 8-7
Engine oil ......................................... 8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ....... 9-5
Engine oil replacement indicator .............. 2-20Engine oil viscosity
.............................. 9-5
Engine serial number ............................ 9-9
Engine specifications ............................ 9-7
Engine start operation indicator .............. 2-18
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 6-11
Starting the engine ............................ 5-13
Entry/exit function, Automatic drive positioner . . . 3-30
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ..................... 9-27
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .................... 5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. ........... 9-9
Filter Air cleaner housing filter ...................... 8-16
Changing engine oil and filter ................... 8-8
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . . . 2-36
Flat tire ................................................ 6-2
Flat towing .......................................... 9-23
Floor mat cleaning ................................... 7-4
Fluid Brake fluid ...................................... 8-12
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ......................................... 9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ............................................. 8-11
Engine coolant ................................... 8-7
Engine oil ......................................... 8-8
Power steering fluid ........................... 8-11
Window washer fluid .......................... 8-12
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
changer ............................................. 4-39
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
changer ............................................. 4-44
Fog light switch .................................... 2-35
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10-4License plate, Installing front license plate....... 9-11
Lift gate ............................................. 3-19
Light Air bag warning light .......................... 1-58
Bulb replacement .............................. 8-24
Cargo lights .................................... 2-55
Fog light switch ................................ 2-35
Headlight switch ............................... 2-32
Headlights bulb replacement ................. 8-25
Indicator lights ................................. 2-14
Interior light control switch .................... 2-53
Interior lights ................................... 2-53
Map lights ...................................... 2-53
Mood lights ..................................... 2-54
Personal lights ................................. 2-53
Replacement ................................... 8-24
Vanity mirror lights ............................. 2-55
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................................... 2-10
Xenon headlights .............................. 2-32
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement . . . 8-27
Loading information
(See vehicle loading information) ................. 9-12
Lock Automatic door locks ............................ 3-6
Door locks ........................................ 3-4
Lift gate lock ................................... 3-19
Power door lock ................................. 3-4
Locking with mechanical key ........................ 3-5
Low fuel warning ................................... 2-19
Low outside temperature warning ................ 2-20
Low tire pressure warning light ................... 2-12
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) .............. 5-3
Low washer fluid warning ......................... 2-20 Luggage hooks
..................................... 2-46
Luggage side box .................................. 2-45
M
Maintenance Battery .......................................... 8-13
General maintenance ............................ 8-2
Indicators for maintenance (dot matrix) ...... 2-20
Inside the vehicle ................................ 8-3
Maintenance information (display) ............ 4-10
Maintenance precautions ........................ 8-5
Maintenance requirements ...................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle .............................. 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-25
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .................. 2-15
Manual front seat adjustment ....................... 1-3
Map lights .......................................... 2-53
Master warning light ............................... 2-14
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ............ 3-4
Memory storage, Automatic drive positioner ..... 3-31
Meter, Trip computer .............................. 2-21
Meters and gauges .................................. 2-4
Instrument brightness control ................. 2-35
Mirror Inside mirror .................................... 3-27
Outside mirrors ................................ 3-29
Vanity mirror .................................... 3-30
Monitor, Rearview monitor ........................ 4-19
Mood lights ......................................... 2-54
Moonroof ........................................... 2-51
Multi-function controller ............................. 4-4
Music box hard-disk drive ......................... 4-52 N
New vehicle break-in .............................. 5-20
NISSAN Mobile entertainment system (MES) . . . 4-63
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ............. 2-27
NISSAN voice recognition system ................ 4-99
No key warning .................................... 2-19
O
Odometer ............................................. 2-5
Off-road recovery .................................... 5-6
Oil Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ......................................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ................... 8-8
Checking engine oil level ........................ 8-8
Engine oil ......................................... 8-8
Engine oil viscosity .............................. 9-5
Oil filter replacement indicator ................ 2-20
Operation, Indicators for operation
(dot matrix) ......................................... 2-18
Outside air temperature display .................. 2-23
Outside mirrors .................................... 3-29
Overdrive OFF switch ............................. 5-15
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ............... 6-11
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information .......................................... 9-27
P
Panic alarm ......................................... 3-16
Parking Brake break-in .................................. 5-25
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-17
Parking brake release warning ................ 2-19
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