2013 NISSAN MURANO Owners Manual

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The hazard flashes 4 times and the outside
chime sounds when the lift gate starts closing.
Reverse functionGUID-28EE2E95-2E6D-4231-A853-225C012F131BThe 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
*Aon
the instrument panel
. pushing the lift gate switch
*Don the lower
part of the lift gate
. pushing the lift gate button
*Con
the Intelligent Key.
The outside chime sounds when the lift gate
starts to reverse.
The power lift gate button
*Con the
Intelligent Key cannot be operated when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
Auto reverse functionGUID-588A601D-27B2-48E9-8FDE-883DF425CE62The 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 modeGUID-2D066900-C91C-4239-8B7E-587EF875F5E6If 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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Safe ModeGUID-9161D00E-0361-4406-9899-CE4F57ECAF0BIf the gas stays of the lift gate*1lose pressure,
the power lift gate safe mode is activated. When
the safe mode is activated, the lift gate
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 CLOSUREGUID-7AD58A51-23F5-4099-B091-E857EB67A8A8If 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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LIFT GATE RELEASEGUID-1D614743-17EC-4673-B778-F929F5E10CB9If 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
*Aas
illustrated to open the lift gate.
Have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer.
GUID-2C264EE5-CF00-4D99-8287-BE0FA9532E1E
WARNING
. Do not drive with the trunk lid open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See “Exhaust gas (carbon monox-
ide)” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
. Closely supervise children when
they are around cars to prevent
them from playing and becoming
locked in the trunk where they could
be seriously injured. Keep the car
locked, with the trunk closed, when
not in use, and prevent children’s
access to Intelligent Keys.
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TRUNK LID RELEASE SWITCHGUID-3E3F75C6-3DEC-4CB3-AB7F-5D7232A3354CThe trunk lid release switch*Ais located on
the instrument panel.
To open the trunk lid, push the release switch
down as illustrated. To close, push the trunk lid
down.
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TRUNK LID (CrossCabriolet models)
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TRUNK OPEN REQUEST SWITCHGUID-B01B03F7-E6F4-4880-AF56-804BF02D2CC4The trunk lid can be opened by pushing the
trunk open request switch
*Awhen the
Intelligent Key is within the operating range of
the trunk lock/unlock function regardless of the
inside lock knob position. (See “Intelligent Key
system” earlier in this section.)
TRUNK BUTTONGUID-BBA61B35-8253-481A-BABD-2C8031AD5525The trunk lid can be opened by pushing the
TRUNK button
on the Intelligent Key for
more than 1 second.
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OPENING WITH KEYGUID-A6A5B4FC-5FBC-4C5F-8A27-A149CEEDAF32To open the trunk lid, insert the mechanical key
to the trunk key cylinder and turn the key to the
right side of the vehicle. To close, remove the
key and push the trunk lid down.
SPA2869
TRUNK RELEASE POWER CANCEL
SWITCH
GUID-4D40CB74-0EE0-44CF-9D72-61FB52259054When the switch located inside the glove box is
in the OFF position
*A, the power to the trunk
lid will be canceled and the trunk lid cannot be
opened by the trunk lid release switch, the trunk
open request switch with the Intelligent Key
carried with you or the TRUNK button on the
Intelligent Key.
When you have to leave the vehicle with a valet
and want to keep your belongings safe in the
glove box and the trunk, push this switch to OFF
and lock the glove box with the mechanical key.
Then leave the vehicle and the Intelligent Key
with the valet and keep the mechanical key with
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you.
See “Keys” earlier in this section.
To connect the power to the trunk lid, push the
switch to the ON
*Bposition.
SPA2870
INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASEGUID-76617E49-69A3-42A3-B4CE-6BA318A11DE5
WARNING
Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously
injured. Keep the car locked, with the
trunk lid securely latched, when not in
use, and prevent children’s access to
Intelligent Keys.The interior trunk lid release mechanism allows
opening of the trunk lid in the event that people
become locked inside the trunk or in the event of
the loss of electrical power such as a dis-
charged battery.
Releasing inside the trunkGUID-AF4D5EDF-174E-4F6F-B198-B456683E28BDTo open the trunk lid from the inside, pull the
release handle
*1until the lock releases and
push up on the trunk lid. The release lever is
made of a material that glows in the dark after a
brief exposure to ambient light.
The handle is located on the back of the trunk lid
as illustrated.
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GUID-4E386DA4-547C-4A5A-BC6A-9C85B5A124D5
SPA2872
Interior/exterior view1. Soft top indicator light (on the combinationmeter)
2. Soft top operating switch
3. Top lock hole
4. Soft top
5. Rear parcel shelf
6. Skylight glass
7. Rear window
8. Top storage lid
9. Trunk lid
BEFORE OPERATING THE TOPGUID-B5A72515-20E3-4BF7-986E-50FBF5D603CEThe soft top of this vehicle is electrically
operated. You can fully open or close the top
only by pressing the operating switch located on
the center console.
Only operate the soft top operating switch under
all of the following conditions:
. When the trunk is closed.
. When the vehicle is stopped.
. When the engine is running or when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
. When the luggage cover is pulled out and
hooked so that the roof storage area is
separated from the trunk.
(See “Luggage cover (CrossCabriolet mod-
els)” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section) .
. When the selector lever is in a position other
than the R (Reverse) position.
CAUTION
Always keep the engine running while
operating the soft top. The top will also
operate when the ignition switch is in
the ON position, but run the engine to
prevent a discharged battery.
SOFT TOP (CrossCabriolet models)
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Be sure to follow the operating instructions, and
all the warnings and cautions in this section.
Improper operation of the top could cause
a system malfunction, damage, or dete-
rioration of the top material and related
parts.
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WARNING
.Do not operate the top when there
is not enough clearance behind the
vehicle. Someone could become
trapped between the top storage
lid and another object (for example
a wall) which could result in serious
injury.
. Park the vehicle in a safe and level
place and apply the parking brake.
. Do not operate the top in a strong
wind. It could be blown by the wind,
striking someone or damaging the top.
. Do not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out
of the opening while the vehicle is in
motion or while the top is being
operated.
. In an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle with an open top.
Always use seat belts and proper
child restraints.
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CAUTION
.Make sure the parking area is clear
of obstacles and there is enough
clearance over the top (for example,
in a garage or a covered area) . More
than approximately 10 ft (3 m) from
the ground
*A, more than approxi-
mately 5.5 ft (1.7 m) from the top of
the roof
*Band more than approxi-
mately 4.9 ft (1.5 m) from the rear of
the vehicle
*Cis required to open
or close the top safely. Otherwise,
the top may damage any objects
above it while moving. The top
operating system could also be
damaged.
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