2011 NISSAN MURANO Owner´s Manual

Black plate (151,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 23
operated when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.Using panic alarmIf you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you can activate the alarm according to the
following procedure to call attention.
1. Push the PANIC
button
*4
formore
than 1 second.
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
*4
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
*1
is pushed, the hazard indicator
flashes twice. When the UNLOCK
button
*2
is pushed, neither the hazard indicator nor
the horn operates.
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Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 23
Hazard indicator and horn mode:
DOOR LOCKDOOR UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or lift gate request switch) HAZARD -
twice
OUTSIDE CHIME - twice HAZARD -
once
OUTSIDE CHIME - once
Remote keyless entry system
(Using
or
button) HAZARD -
twice
HORN - once HAZARD -
once
HORN - none
Hazard indicator mode:
DOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or lift gate request switch) HAZARD -
twice
OUTSIDE CHIME - none HAZARD - none
OUTSIDE CHIME - none
Remote keyless entry system
(Using
or
button) HAZARD -
twice
HORN - none HAZARD - none
HORN - none
Switching procedure:
Push the LOCK
*1
and UNLOCK
*2
buttons simultaneously for more than 2 seconds
to switch the mode from one to the other.
When pushing the buttons to set the hazard
indicator mode, the hazard indicator flashes 3
times.
When pushing the buttons to set the hazard
indicator and horn mode, the hazard indicator
flashes once and the horn chirps once.
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Black plate (153,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 23
SPA2437
1. Pull the hood lock release handle
*1
located below the instrument panel; the
hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
*2
up 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.
HOOD LIFT GATE
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Black plate (154,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 23
SPA2438
OPERATING MANUAL LIFT GATETo 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
Intelligent 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 switchThe 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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Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 23
SPA2439SPA2462
SPA2463SPA2440
Power openWhen the lift gate is fully closed, the lift gate will
fully open automatically by:
.pushing the power lift gate switch
*A
on
the instrument panel
. pushing the lift gate opener switch
*B
.pushing the power lift gate button
*C
on
the Intelligent 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
*A
or the lift gate button
*C
even 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 closeWhen the lift gate is fully opened, the lift gate
will fully close automatically by:
. pushing the power lift gate switch
*A
on
the instrument panel
. pushing the power lift gate switch
*D
on
the lower part of the lift gate
. pushing the lift gate release button
*C
on
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Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 23
the Intelligent Key for more than 1 second
The hazard flashes 4 times and the outside
chime sounds when the lift gate starts closing.
Reverse functionThe 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
*A
on
the instrument panel
. pushing the lift gate switch
*D
on the lower
part of the lift gate
. pushing the lift gate button
*C
on
the Intelligent Key.
The outside chime sounds when the lift gate
starts to reverse.
The power lift gate button
*C
on the
Intelligent Key cannot be operated when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
Auto reverse functionThe 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 manual
mode.
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 modeIf 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 ispushed during power open or close, the power
operation will be canceled and the lift gate can
be operated manually.
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Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 23
SPA2464
Safe ModeIf the gas stays of the lift gate
*1
lose pressure,
the power lift gate safe mode is activated. When
thesafemodeisactivated,theliftgate
intermittently closes. Then the lift gate will be
pulled to the closed and latched position by a
motor.
The power lift gate cannot be opened using the
switches at any time in the safe mode.
Do not operate the lift gate again until it is
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
CAUTION
. If the power lift gate does not stay
open or if the lift gate unexpectedly
closes at any time, do not operate
the lift gate. There may be a pres-
sure loss in one or both of the lift
gate gas stays. Have the lift gate
inspected by a NISSAN dealer.
. Do not activate the power lift gate if
one or both of the lift gate gas stays
are removed. Damage to the lift
gate or power lift gate mechanisms
may occur.AUTO CLOSUREIf the lift gate is pulled down to a partly open
position, the lift gate will pull itself to the closed
position.
Do not apply excessive force when the
auto closure is operating. Excessive force
applied may cause the mechanism to
malfunction.
CAUTION
.The lift gate will automatically close
from a partly open position. To avoid pinching, keep hands and fingers
away from lift gate opening.
. Do not let children operate the lift
gate.
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SPA1915
LIFT GATE RELEASEIf the lift gate cannot be opened due to a
discharged battery, follow these steps.
1. Remove the cover inside of the lift gate witha suitable tool.
2. Move the lever toward the direction
*A
as
illustrated to open the lift gate.
Have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer.
SPA2441
OPENING FUEL-FILLER DOORTo open the fuel-filler door, push the opener
switch located below the instrument panel. To
lock, close the fuel-filler door securely.
FUEL-FILLER CAP
WARNING
. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and highly explosive under certain
conditions. You could be burned or
seriously injured if it is misused or
mishandled. Always stop engine
and do not smoke or allow open
flames or sparks near the vehicle
when refueling.
. Do not attempt to top off the fuel
tank after the fuel pump nozzle
shuts off automatically. Continued
refueling may cause fuel overflow,
resulting in fuel spray and possibly
a fire.
. Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It
has a built-in safety valve needed
for proper operation of the fuel
system and emission control sys-
tem. An incorrect cap can result in a
serious malfunction and possible
injury. It could also cause the mal-
function indicator light to come on.
. Never pour fuel into the throttle
body to attempt to start your vehi-
FUEL-FILLER DOOR
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