2011 NISSAN MURANO service

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upon how you use your vehicle.
Operation under the following conditions may
require more frequent oil and filter changes.
.repeated short distance driving at cold
outside temperatures
. driving in dusty conditions
. extensive idling
. towing a trailer
. stop and go commuting
Refer to the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide” for the maintenance schedule.AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE-
FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RE-
COMMENDATIONSThe air conditioning system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the oil,
NISSAN A/C system oil Type S or the exact
equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil
will cause severe damage to the air
conditioning system and will require
the replacement of all air conditioner system components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
NISSAN vehicle will not harm the earth’s ozone
layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect
the earth’s atmosphere, certain governmental
regulations require the recovery and recycling of
any refrigerant during automotive air condition-
ing system service. A NISSAN dealer has the
trained technicians and equipment needed to
recover and recycle your air conditioning system
refrigerant.
Contact a NISSAN dealer when servicing your
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from traffic. Steering stability, and braking
performance will be somewhat different than
under normal driving conditions.
.Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
. Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or
lock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
tently becoming unlatched.
. Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
. Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
. Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed. Some states or provinces have
specific speed limits for vehicles that are
towing trailers. Obey the local speed limits.
. When backing up, hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections and
back up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shift selector lever to
the P (Park) position before blocking the wheels and applying the parking
brake, transmission damage could oc-
cur.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill side of the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the blocks
absorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park) .
6. Turn off the engine.
To drive away:
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine.
3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
. When going down a hill, shift into a lower
gear and use the engine braking effect. When going up a long grade, downshift the
transmission to a lower gear and reduce
speed to reduce chances of engine over-
loading and/or overheating.
. If the engine coolant rises to an extremely
high temperature when the air conditioning
system is on, turn off the air conditioner.
Coolant heat can be additionally vented by
opening the windows, switching the fan
control to high and setting the temperature
control to the HOT position.
. Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.
. Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles
(800 km) .
. Have your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
maintenance schedule in the NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide.
. When making a turn, your trailer wheels will
be closer to the inside of the turn than your
vehicle wheels. To compensate for this,
make a larger than normal turning radius
during the turn.
. Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely
affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly caus-
ing vehicle sway. When being passed by
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may cause serious and expensive
damage to the powertrain.
. For emergency towing procedures
refer to “TOWING RECOMMENDED
BY NISSAN” in the “6. In case of
emergency” section of this manual.
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models:
Do not tow an AWD vehicle with any of the
wheels on the ground.
Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models:
To tow a vehicle equipped with a Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) , an appropriate
vehicle dolly MUSTbe placed under the towed
vehicle’s driving wheels. Alwaysfollow the dolly
manufacturer’s recommendations when using
their product. DOT (Department Of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
TREADWEARThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half
(1 1/2) times as well on the government course
as a tire graded 100. The relative performance
of tires depends upon actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart significantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road char-
acteristics and climate.TRACTION AA, A, B AND CThe traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on spe-
cified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning,
or peak traction characteristics.TEMPERATURE A, B AND CThe temperature grades A (the highest) , B, and
C, representing the tire’s resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on
a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sus-
tained high temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, under-inflation, or excessive
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
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Genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for this
model year and prior can be purchased. A
genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best
source of service and repair information for your
vehicle. This manual is the same one used by the
factory trained technicians working at a NISSAN
dealer. Genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals can
also be purchased.
In the USA:
For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Service Manuals, contact:
1-800-450-9491
www.nissan-techinfo.com
For current pricing and availability of genuine
NISSAN Owner’s Manuals , contact:
1-800-247-5321
In Canada:
To purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN
Service Manual or Owner’s Manual for this
model year and prior, contact a NISSAN dealer.
For the phone number and location of a NISSAN
dealer in your area call the NISSAN Information
Center at 1-800-387-0122 and a bilingual
NISSAN representative will assist you.
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISIONUnfortunately, accidents do occur. In this
unlikely event, there is some important informa-
tion you should know.
Many insurance companies routinely authorize
the use of non-genuine collision parts in order to
cut costs, among other reasons.Insist on the use of Genuine NISSAN
Collision Parts!If you want your vehicle to be restored using
parts made to NISSAN’s original exacting
specifications — if you want to help it to last
and hold its resale value, the solution is simple.
Tell your insurance agent and your repair
shop to only use Genuine NISSAN Colli-
sion Parts. NISSAN does not warrant non-
NISSAN parts, nor does NISSAN’s warranty
apply to damage caused by a non-genuine part.
Using Genuine NISSAN Parts can help protect
your personal safety, preserve your warranty
protection and maintain the resale value of your
vehicle. And if your vehicle was leased, using
Genuine NISSAN Parts may prevent or limit
unnecessary excess wear and tear expenses at
the end of your lease.
NISSAN designs its hoods with crumple zones
to minimize the risk that the hood will penetrate
the windshield of your vehicle in an accident.
Non-genuine (imitation) parts may not provide such built-in safeguards. Also, non-genuine
parts often show premature wear, rust and
corrosion.
Why should you take a chance?In over 40 states, the law says you must be
advised if non-genuine parts are used to repair
your vehicle. And some states have enacted
laws that restrict insurance companies from
authorizing the use of non-genuine collision
parts during the new vehicle warranty. These
laws help protect you, so you can take action to
protect yourself.It’s your right!If you should need further information visit us at:
www.nissanusa.com
(for U.S. customers) or
www.nissan.ca (for Canadian customers)
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .................. 5-26
Adjustable headrest ............................... 1-12
Advanced air bag system ......................... 1-49
Air bag system Advanced air bag system ..................... 1-49
Front passenger air bag and status light .... 1-50
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system .................. 1-53
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag system ......... 1-53
Air bag warning labels ............................. 1-56
Air bag warning light ....................... 1-56, 2-14
Air cleaner housing filter .......................... 8-16
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ...................... 4-28
Air conditioner service ......................... 4-32
Air conditioner specification label ............ 9-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .............. 4-32, 9-6
In-cabin microfilter ............................. 4-32
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 ............................................. 4-81
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) ...... 2-42
Audible reminders ................................. 2-17
Audio operation precautions ...................... 4-33
Audio system ....................................... 4-33
Steering wheel audio controls ................ 4-79
Auto closure ........................................ 3-23
Autochanger, Compact Disc (CD) ............... 4-48
Autolight system ................................... 2-34
Automatic Door locks ........................................ 3-6
Drive positioner ................................ 3-31
Seat positioner ................................. 3-31
AUX (Auxiliary) button ............................. 4-49
Avoiding collision and rollover ...................... 5-5
B
Back door (See lift gate) .......................... 3-19
Battery .............................................. 8-13
Battery saver system .......................... 2-35
Intelligent Key .................................. 8-22
Variable voltage control system ............... 8-15
Before starting the engine ........................ 5-13
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) .................. 4-82
Bluetooth®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) .............. 4-93
Bluetooth®streaming audio ....................... 4-62
Booster seats ...................................... 1-40
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .............. 5-26
Brake fluid ...................................... 8-12 Brake system
................................... 5-25
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-18
Warning light ................................... 2-11
Break-in schedule .................................. 5-20
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ......................... 4-7
Instrument panel ............................... 2-36
Bulb check/instrument panel ...................... 2-10
Bulb replacement .................................. 8-24
C
Cabin air filter ...................................... 4-32
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ..... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ............................ 4-82
Cargo cover ........................................ 2-47
Cargo floor box .................................... 2-47
Cargo lights ........................................ 2-57
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ............ 5-2
CD/CF/USB memory care and cleaning ......... 4-78
Center multi-function control panel ................. 4-2
Child restraints ..................................... 1-26
Booster seats .................................. 1-40
LATCH system ................................. 1-28
Precautions on child restraints ................ 1-26
Child safety ......................................... 1-25
Child safety rear door lock .......................... 3-7
Chimes, Audible reminders ....................... 2-17
Cigarette lighter and ashtray ...................... 2-42
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ....................... 8-20
Cleaning exterior and interior ................. 7-2, 7-4
Clock ............................................... 2-40
Coat hooks ......................................... 2-50
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Cargo lights.................................... 2-57
Fog light switch ................................ 2-36
Headlight switch ............................... 2-33
Headlights bulb replacement ................. 8-25
Indicator lights ................................. 2-15
Interior light control switch .................... 2-55
Interior lights ................................... 2-55
Map lights ...................................... 2-55
Mood lights ..................................... 2-56
Personal lights ................................. 2-55
Replacement ................................... 8-24
Vanity mirror lights ............................. 2-57
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................................... 2-10
Xenon headlights .............................. 2-33
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 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 ..................................... 2-48
Luggage side box .................................. 2-47 M
Maintenance Battery .......................................... 8-13
General maintenance ............................ 8-2
Indicators for maintenance .................... 2-21
Inside the vehicle ................................ 8-3
Maintenance precautions ........................ 8-5
Maintenance requirements ...................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle .............................. 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-24
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) .................. 2-15
Manual front seat adjustment ....................... 1-3
Map lights .......................................... 2-55
Master warning light ............................... 2-14
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ............ 3-4
Memory storage, Automatic drive positioner ..... 3-32
Meter, Trip computer .............................. 2-21
Meters and gauges .................................. 2-4
Instrument brightness control ................. 2-36
Mirror Inside mirror .................................... 3-28
Outside mirrors ................................ 3-30
Vanity mirror .................................... 3-31
Monitor, Rearview monitor ........................ 4-21
Mood lights ......................................... 2-56
Moonroof ........................................... 2-53
Multi-function controller ............................. 4-4
N
New vehicle break-in .............................. 5-20
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ............. 2-27
NISSAN voice recognition system ............... 4-106
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 ................ 2-21
Operation, Indicators for operation ............... 2-18
Outside air temperature display .................. 2-24
Outside mirrors .................................... 3-30
Overdrive OFF switch ............................. 5-16
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ............... 6-11
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information .......................................... 9-28
P
Panic alarm ......................................... 3-17
Parking Brake break-in .................................. 5-26
Parking brake operation ....................... 5-18
Parking brake release warning ................ 2-19
Parking on hills ................................. 5-24
Personal lights ..................................... 2-55
Phone Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) .............. 4-82
Bluetooth®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) .......... 4-93
Car phone or CB radio ........................ 4-82
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2010/ 7/ 23