2013 NISSAN MURANO ignition

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The rear window wiper and washer operate
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Turn the switch clockwise from the OFF position
to operate the wiper.
*1Intermittent (INT) — intermittent operation (not
adjustable)
*2Low (ON) — continuous low speed operation
Push the switch forward*3to operate the
washer. Then the wiper will also operate several
times.
GUID-6A8EA538-4B5A-4260-A4F9-59AA6EEC9D6A
SIC3584
Type A
SIC3667
Type B
To defog/defrost the rear window glass and
outside mirrors (if so equipped), start the engine
and push the switch
*1on. The indicator light
*2will come on. Push the switch again to turn
the defroster off.
It will automatically turn off in approximately 15
minutes.
CAUTION
. When cleaning the inner side of the
rear window, be careful not to
scratch or damage the rear window
defroster.
. Do not use the rear window defros-
ter switch while the soft top is being
operated or fully opened. The heat
may damage the soft top material
and/or components (CrossCabriolet
models) .
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCH
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SIC3669
Autolight system (if so equipped)GUID-8905665A-6EF0-4112-A643-8A502F17847EThe autolight system allows the headlights to be
set so they turn on and off automatically.
To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in theAUTO position
*1.
2. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch
to the OFF,
orposition.
The autolight system can turn on the headlights
automatically when it is dark and turn off the headlights when it is light.
If the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened and this
condition is continued, the headlights remain on
for a period of time.
SAA0642A
Be sure not to put anything on top of the
photo sensor
*Alocated on the top of the
instrument panel. The photo sensor con-
trols the autolight; if it is covered, the
photo sensor reacts as if it is dark and the
headlights will illuminate.
Automatic headlights off delay:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407You can keep the headlights on for up to 180
seconds after you push the ignition switch to
OFF and open any door then close all the doors.
You can adjust the period of the automatic
headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF) to
180 seconds. The factory default setting is 45
seconds.
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For automatic headlights off delay setting, see
“Vehicle information and settings” in the “4.
Monitor, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone
and voice recognition systems” section.
SIC3670
Headlight beam selectGUID-2ADBA756-362E-41D6-9A9B-2AF1DAC13669*1To select the low beam, put the lever in the
neutral position as shown.
*2To select the high beam, push the lever forward
while the switch is in theposition. Pull it
back to select the low beam.
*3Pulling the lever toward you will flash the
headlight high beam even when the headlight
switch is in the OFF position.
Battery saver systemGUID-A19290B7-AD6C-4095-AB12-FAB3BC8E2D05A chime will sound when the driver side door is
opened with the light switch in the
or
position and the ignition switch in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
When the headlight switch is in the
or
position while the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the lights will automatically turn off
within a period of time after the ignition switch
has been pushed to the OFF position.
When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights automatically turn
off, the lights will turn on when the ignition
switch is pushed to the ON position.
CAUTION
. When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will not
turn off automatically. Be sure to
turn the light switch to the OFF
position when you leave the vehicle
for extended periods of time, other-
wise the battery will be discharged.
. Never leave the light switch on
when the engine is not running for
extended periods of time even if the
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headlights turn off automatically.
Daytime running light system (Canada
only)
GUID-297966B1-EC0F-457B-84B2-00A3EEA09CA5The daytime running lights automatically illumi-
nate when the engine is started with the parking
brake released. The daytime running lights
operate with the headlight switch in the OFF
position or in the
position. Turn the head-
light switch to the
position for full illumina-
tion when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine
is started, the daytime running lights do not
illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate
once the parking brake is released. The daytime
running lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
SIC3585
Instrument brightness controlGUID-AE1AD09A-C607-43AF-A5FF-F011B28EA715The instrument brightness control operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
To adjust the brightness of instrument panel
lights, push the control switches. Pushing the
upper switch
*Awill brighten the lights. When
the brightness reaches the maximum level, a
beep will sound. The lower switch
*Bdims the
lights. Repeatedly pushing the lower switch will
turn the lights off and a beep will sound.
SIC3671
TURN SIGNAL SWITCHGUID-05BFC159-21E8-4470-8F9F-A8F1315EF7D5
*1Turn signalGUID-B3C07939-E89F-428A-BA7C-0BA5D82E2BAFMove the lever up or down to signal the turning
direction. When the turn is completed, the turn
signals cancel automatically.
*2Lane change signalGUID-8FD0B298-53B2-4596-8590-D033172CF1AFTo indicate a lane change, move the lever up or
down to the point where lights begin flashing.
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sounds twice and the Blind Spot Indicator light
will flash. For additional information, see “Blind
Spot Warning (BSW)/Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) systems” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.
The LDW system will sound a warning chime
and the LDW light (orange) in the instrument
panel blinks to alert the driver if the vehicle is
traveling close to either the left or the right of a
traveling lane when detected by the camera unit.
For additional information, see “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)/Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) systems” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.
GUID-53AD618D-9089-48A6-866B-1B418BEC8B62MODELS WITH COLOR DISPLAYGUID-9BC2B067-0CB2-4D68-A1A5-7BFFBFAD895CTo adjust the clock on the front color display, use
the SETTING button on the center multi-
function control panel. See “How to use
SETTING button” in the “4. Monitor, heater, air
conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition
systems” section.
The clock settings display cannot be operated
while driving. Stop the vehicle in a safe place
and apply the parking brake before setting the
clock.
MODELS WITHOUT COLOR DISPLAYGUID-8DDA095F-EC3A-4CDC-BF15-CE4DA0C40D53The digital clock (in the audio unit) displays the
time when the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position.
To adjust the clock, see “FM-AM radio with
Compact Disc (CD) changer” in the “4. Monitor,
heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems” section.
GUID-6C21F80D-D0C6-473F-BAEB-444C091BCCDE
SSD1153
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most
driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor.
If maximum engine power is needed to free a
stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator will illuminate.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn on the system. (See “Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section.)
CLOCK VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH
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.When not in use, be sure to close
the cap. Do not allow water or any
liquid to contact the outlet.
GUID-4C7EBD79-5E6D-4E92-9577-71A7BEE6B260
SIC3588
To open the ashtray lid, push the lid down and
release it
*1.
To empty the ashtray, pull out
*2.
The cigarette lighter operates when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
Push the lighter in all the way
*3, then release
it. When the lighter is heated, it will spring out.
Return the lighter to its original position after
use.
CAUTION
. The cigarette lighter socket is a
power source for the cigarette light- er element only. The use of the
cigarette lighter socket as a power
source for any other accessory is
not recommended.
. Do not use any other power outlet
for an accessory lighter.
CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND
ASHTRAY (if so equipped)
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CAUTION
Use care when placing or removing
items from the roof rack. If you cannot
comfortably lift the items onto the roof
rack from the ground, use a ladder or
stool.
SIC3505
COAT HOOKS (Hardtop models)GUID-81FB43A8-33F0-4D0C-8696-020589E0AB14The coat hooks are equipped beside the rear
personal lights.
CAUTION
Do not place items which are more than
2 lb (1 kg) on the hook.
GUID-F440431D-2466-4C69-98F0-4066DC360F6EPOWER WINDOWSGUID-B224B039-2B26-4B2E-990E-61770AE48A00
WARNING
.Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
while it is in motion and before
closing the windows. Use the win-
dow lock switch to prevent unex-
pected use of the power windows.
. Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols and become trapped in the
window. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci-
dents.
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position or for about 45
seconds after the ignition switch is pushed to
the OFF position. If the driver’s or front
passenger’s door is opened during this period
of about 45 seconds, power to the windows is
canceled.
The power window switches will be deactivated
during soft top operation (CrossCabriolet mod-
els) .
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WINDOWS
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SIC3285
Hardtop models
SIC4743
CrossCabriolet models
Automatic operationGUID-3B0158AA-9687-4021-B3A8-12225F5D2198The automatic function is available for the switch
that has an
mark on its surface.
To fully open or close the window, completely
push down or pull up the switch and release it; it
need not be held. The window will automatically
open or close all the way. To stop the window,
just push or lift the switch in the opposite
direction.
A light push or pull on the switch will cause the
window to open or close until the switch is
released.
The rear window automatic operation is for the
opening function only (CrossCabriolet models).
Simultaneous operation of all four win-
dows (CrossCabriolet models)
GUID-F3222C8C-2BD6-4165-85A5-6DEB6C706AF6
WARNING
Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
before closing the windows.
When the driver’s and passenger’s door window
switches (driver’s side) are pushed down or
pulled up simultaneously, all four windows are
opened or closed.
Auto reverse functionGUID-19580295-1D80-4877-93A6-203373FD0AB2
WARNING
There are some small distances imme-
diately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., in-
side the vehicle before closing the
window.
If the control unit detects something caught in
the window as it is closing, the window will be
immediately lowered.
The auto reverse function can be activated when
the window is closed by automatic operation
when the ignition switch is in the ON position or
for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is
pushed to the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the window
occurs.
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