2013 NISSAN MURANO check oil

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8-4Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Windshield defroster:Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly and
in sufficient quantity when operating the heater
or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check that
the wipers and washer operate properly and that
the wipers do not streak.
Under the hood and vehicleGUID-C5B6E8A1-A458-4FFD-BB50-02D72947F24FThe maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time you
check the engine oil or refuel) .
Battery*: Check the fluid level in each cell.
It should be between the MAX and MIN lines.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe condition require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electro-
nic accessories that consume battery
power when the engine is not running
(Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players,
etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances. In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.
Brake fluid level*:
Make sure that the brake
fluid level is between the MAX and MIN lines on
the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts*: Make sure that the drive
belts are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level after parking
the vehicle on a level surface and turning off the
engine. Wait more than 10 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the oil pan.
Exhaust system: Make sure there are no loose
supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of
exhaust fumes, immediately have the exhaust
system inspected by a NISSAN dealer. (See
“Precautions when starting and driving” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section for exhaust gas
(carbon monoxide) .)
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for fuel,
oil, water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. Water dripping from the
air conditioner after use is normal. If you should
notice any leaks or if gasoline fumes are evident,
check for the cause and have it corrected
immediately. Power steering fluid level* and lines:
Check
the level when the fluid is cold, with the engine
off. Check the lines for proper attachment, leaks,
cracks, etc.
Radiator and hoses: Check the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves,
etc., that may have accumulated. Make sure the
hoses have no cracks, deformation, rot or loose
connections.
Underbody: The underbody is frequently ex-
posed to corrosive substances such as those
used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very
important to remove these substances, other-
wise rust will form on the floor pan, frame, fuel
lines and around the exhaust system. At the end
of winter, the underbody should be thoroughly
flushed with plain water, being careful to clean
those areas where mud and dirt may accumu-
late. For additional information, see “Cleaning
exterior” in the “7. Appearance and care”
section.
Windshield washer fluid*: Check that there is
adequate fluid in the reservoir.
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8-6Maintenance and do-it-yourself
difficulties or excessive emissions, and could
affect warranty coverage.If in doubt about
any servicing, we recommend that it be
done by a NISSAN dealer.
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VQ35DE ENGINEGUID-23C7A2D5-D0CF-4725-9BF0-03AA066A77AD1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Drive belt location
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Air cleaner
6. Fuse/fusible link holder 7. Window washer fluid reservoir
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Radiator filler cap
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Battery
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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8-8Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVELGUID-71F24E64-AF95-49B0-86E2-C88DC26D8CE9Check the coolant levelin the reservoir when
the engine is cold. If the coolant level is below
the MIN level
*2, open the reservoir cap and
add coolant up to the MAX level
*1. If the
reservoir is empty, check the coolant level in the
radiator when the engine is cold. If there is
insufficient coolant in the radiator, fill the radiator
with coolant up to the filler opening and also add
it to the reservoir up to the MAX level
*1.
If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, have it checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANTGUID-DE32ED4E-F203-499B-AFDC-B09BC6CBCCDCMajor cooling system repairs should be per-
formed by a NISSAN dealer. The service
procedures can be found in the appropriate
NISSAN Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine overheat-
ing.
WARNING
. To avoid the danger of being
scalded, never change the coolant
when the engine is hot.
. Never remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot. Serious burns
could be caused by high pressure
fluid escaping from the radiator.
. Avoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made,
wash thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.
. Keep coolant out of reach of chil-
dren and pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.
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CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVELGUID-A7C0B3E2-43F2-4FB7-BE67-5603CC32FF161. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 10
minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
Reinsert it all the way.
5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. It should be within the range
*1. If the
oil level is below
*2, remove the oil filler cap
and pour recommended oil through the
ENGINE OIL
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opening.Do not overfill*3.
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the break-
in period, depending on the severity of
operating conditions.
CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating the engine with an insuffi-
cient amount of oil can damage the
engine, and such damage is not cov-
ered by the warranty.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTERGUID-EB15255D-9AB6-4900-8DB5-EFE99B192889Change the engine oil and filter according to the
maintenance log shown in the NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide.
Vehicle set-upGUID-085C5F8D-E441-40D4-ABA8-0B1450B25FBE1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. 4.
Raise and support the vehicle using a
suitable floor jack and safety jack stands.
.Place the safety jack stands under the
vehicle jack-up points.
.A suitable adapter should be attached tothe jack stand saddle.
CAUTION
Make sure the correct lifting and sup-
port points are used to avoid vehicle
damage.
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8-10Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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Engine oil and filterGUID-8B3161D2-292F-4648-BFB0-C9B192C64D361. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug
*A.
2. Remove the oil filler cap
*B.
3. Remove the drain plug with a wrench and completely drain the oil.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the
engine oil is hot.
.Waste oil must be disposed of
properly.
.Check your local regulations.
Perform steps 4 to 9 when the engine oil
filter change is needed.
4. Remove the plastic cover over the oil filter location by removing the small plastic clips
as illustrated.
5. Loosen the oil filter
*Cwith an oil filter
wrench. Remove the oil filter by turning it by
hand.
6. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface with a clean rag.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old gasket
material remaining on the mounting
surface of the engine. Failure to do so
could lead to engine damage. 7. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean
engine oil.
8. Screw in the oil filter clockwise until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten additionally
more than 2/3 turn.
Oil filter tightening torque:
11 to 15 ft-lb (14.7 to 20.5 N·m)
9. Install the plastic cover.
10. Clean and re-install the drain plug with a new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug
with a wrench.
Drain plug tightening torque:22 to 29 ft-lb (29 to 39 N·m)
Do not use excessive force.
11. Refill engine with recommended oil through the oil filler opening, and install the oil filler
cap securely.
See “Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants” in the “9. Technical and con-
sumer information” section for drain and refill
capacity. The drain and refill capacity
depends on the oil temperature and drain
time. Use these specifications for reference
only. Always use the dipstick to determine
the proper amount of oil in the engine.
12. Start the engine and check for leakage around the drain plug and the oil filter.
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Correct as required.
13. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level with the dipstick.
Add engine oil if necessary.
After the operationGUID-CA8908E0-30C7-4EC6-B362-3897386BFE691. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
2. Dispose of waste oil and filter properly.
WARNING
.Prolonged and repeated contact
with used engine oil may cause skin
cancer.
. Try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made,
wash thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.
. Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.
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CAUTION
.Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid
NS-3. Do not mix with other fluids.
. Using transmission fluid other than
Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
will damage the CVT, which is not
covered by the NISSAN new vehicle
limited warranty.
When checking or replacement is required, we
recommend a NISSAN dealer for servicing.
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Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
The fluid level should be checked using the HOT
range (
*1: HOT MAX.,*3: HOT MIN.) at fluid
temperatures of 122 to 1768F (50 to 808C) or
using the COLD range (
*2: COLD MAX.,*3:
COLD MIN.) at fluid temperatures of 32 to 868F
(0 to 308C) .
If the fluid is below the MIN line, add Genuine
NISSAN PSF or equivalent. Remove the cap
and fill through the opening.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-11
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID POWER STEERING FLUID
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10-2
Compact Disc (CD) changer (See
audio system)...
............................................................... 4-63
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system) ...
............................................................... 4-68
Compass ...
......................................................................... 2-8
Console box ...
................................................................. 2-49
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ...
..................................................................... 8-11
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ...
...................................... 8-8
Checking engine coolant level ...
............................. 8-8
Corrosion protection ...
.................................................... 7-7
Cover, Cargo cover ...
.................................................... 2-52
Cruise control ...
............................................................... 5-30
Cup holders ...
.................................................................. 2-47
CVT, Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ...
............................................... 5-16
D
Daytime running light system ...
................................... 2-40
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch ...
............................................... 2-36
Dimensions and weights ...
............................................. 9-8
Display controls (See center multi-function
control panel) ...
................................................................. 4-3
Door/lift gate open warning ...
...................................... 2-23
Door/trunk open warning ...
.......................................... 2-23
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ...
............................... 2-20
Drive belt ...
....................................................................... 8-15
Drive positioner ...
............................................................ 3-51
Driver assistance settings ...
......................................... 4-16
Driver’s seatback release ...
............................................ 1-8
Driving All-wheel drive (AWD) ...
........................................ 5-33 Cold weather driving
...
........................................... 5-41
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ...
........................................ 5-16
On-pavement and off-road driving ...
..................... 5-7
Precautions when starting and driving ...
.............. 5-3
Safety precautions ...
.................................................. 5-9
Dual pop-up roll bar system ...
..................................... 1-61
DVD player operation ...
................................................. 4-70
E
Economy, Fuel ...
.............................................................. 5-33
Elapsed time ...
................................................................. 2-26
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ...
............. 6-11, 8-43
Emission control information label ...
.......................... 9-10
Emission control system warranty ...
........................... 9-27
Engine Before starting the engine ...
................................. 5-14
Break-in schedule ...
................................................ 5-31
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ...
...................................... 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter ...
.............................. 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ...
............................. 8-8
Checking engine oil level ...
...................................... 8-8
Coolant temperature gauge ...
................................. 2-7
Emergency engine shut off ...
................................ 5-13
Engine block heater ...
............................................. 5-42
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 ...
...................... 2-24
Engine oil viscosity ...
.................................................. 9-5
Engine serial number ...
.............................................. 9-9
Engine specifications ...
............................................. 9-7
Engine start operation indicator ...
....................... 2-21 If your vehicle overheats
...
..................................... 6-17
Starting the engine ...
.............................................. 5-15
Entry/exit function, Automatic drive positioner ...
.... 3-51
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...
................................... 9-29
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...
................................ 5-3
Extended storage fuse warning ...
............................... 2-23
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ...
............... 9-10
Filter Air cleaner housing filter ...
.................................... 8-17
Changing engine oil and filter ...
.............................. 8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...
....... 6-2
Flat tire ...
............................................................................. 6-3
Flat towing ...
.................................................................... 9-25
Floor mat cleaning ...
........................................................ 7-5
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 ...
.......................................... 8-13
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) changer ...
............................................................... 4-61
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ...
................................................................... 4-66
Fog light switch ...
........................................................... 2-41
Front manual seat adjustment ...
.................................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light ...
.............. 1-53
Front power seat adjustment ...
..................................... 1-4
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ...
............................. 1-3
Front-seat active head restraint ...
............................... 1-14
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10-4
Fog light switch...
.................................................... 2-41
Headlight switch ...
................................................... 2-37
Headlights bulb replacement ...
............................ 8-27
Indicator lights ...
....................................................... 2-17
Interior light control switch ...
................................ 2-61
Interior lights ...
.......................................................... 2-60
Map lights ...
.............................................................. 2-60
Mood lights ...
............................................................ 2-62
Personal lights ...
...................................................... 2-61
Replacement ...
.......................................................... 8-25
Trunk light ...
............................................................... 2-63
Vanity mirror lights ...
............................................... 2-62
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ...
................................................. 2-12
Xenon headlights ...
.................................................. 2-37
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ...
..... 8-29
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ...
.................................................... 9-13
Lock Automatic door locks ...
............................................. 3-7
Door locks ...
................................................................. 3-5
Lift gate lock ...
.......................................................... 3-20
Power door lock ...
...................................................... 3-5
Trunk lid ...
.................................................................. 3-25
Locking with mechanical key ...
...................................... 3-5
Low fuel warning ...
......................................................... 2-22
Low tire pressure warning light ...
............................... 2-14
Low tire pressure warning system
(See tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ...
.... 5-4
Low washer fluid warning ...
......................................... 2-23
Luggage cover ...
............................................................. 2-53
Luggage hooks ...
............................................................ 2-53
Luggage side box ...
....................................................... 2-51M
Maintenance
Battery ...
..................................................................... 8-13
General maintenance ...
............................................. 8-2
Inside the vehicle ...
.................................................... 8-3
Maintenance indicators ...
....................................... 2-24
Maintenance precautions ...
...................................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements ...
.................................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle ...
................................................. 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ...
........................................ 1-26
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ...
.............................. 2-18
Manual command selection ...
................................... 4-102
Manual front seat adjustment ...
..................................... 1-3
Map lights ...
..................................................................... 2-60
Master warning light ...
................................................... 2-16
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ...
................. 3-4
Memory storage, Automatic drive positioner ...
....... 3-52
Meter, Trip computer ...
.................................................. 2-25
Meters and gauges ...
....................................................... 2-5
Instrument brightness control ...
........................... 2-40
Mirror Inside mirror ...
........................................................... 3-48
Outside mirrors ...
..................................................... 3-50
Vanity mirror ...
........................................................... 3-51
Monitor, Rearview monitor ...
........................................ 4-23
Mood lights ...
................................................................... 2-62
Moonroof ...
....................................................................... 2-58
Moving Object Detection (MOD) function ...
........... 4-37
Multi-function controller ...
............................................... 4-5
N
New vehicle break-in ...
.................................................. 5-31
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ...
..................... 2-31
NISSAN voice recognition system ...
...................... 4-113
No key warning ...
............................................................ 2-22
O
Odometer ...
........................................................................ 2-6
Off-road recovery ...
.......................................................... 5-7
Oil Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...
.............................. 8-9
Checking engine oil level ...
...................................... 8-8
Engine oil ...
................................................................... 8-8
Engine oil viscosity ...
.................................................. 9-5
Oil filter replacement indicator ...
......................... 2-24
Opening the soft top ...
.................................................. 3-28
Operation, Operational indicators ...
........................... 2-21
Outside air temperature display ...
.............................. 2-27
Outside mirrors ...
............................................................ 3-50
Overdrive OFF switch ...
................................................ 5-18
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ...
........................ 6-17
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ...
......................................................... 9-30
P
Panic alarm ...
................................................................... 3-18
Parking Brake break-in ...
....................................................... 5-37
Parking brake operation ...
..................................... 5-19
Parking brake release warning ...
......................... 2-22
Parking on hills ...
..................................................... 5-36
Personal lights ...
............................................................. 2-61
Phone Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models with navigation system) ...
...................... 4-89
Bluetooth
®hands-free phone system
(models without navigation system) ...
.............. 4-100
Car phone or CB radio ...
...................................... 4-89
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