2016 NISSAN MURANO oil level

4. Remove pinsAfrom the right engine pro-
tector located inside the right wheel well and
then remove protector. Remove oil filter
B
with an oil filter wrench by turning it counter-
clockwise. Then remove the oil filter by turn-
ing it by hand.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.
5. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface with
a clean rag.
CAUTION
●Be sure to remove any old gasket
material remaining on the sealing
surface of the engine. Failure to do
so could lead to an oil leak and en-
gine damage.
●The dipstick must be inserted in
place to prevent oil spillage from the
dipstick hole when filling the engine
with oil.6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean
engine oil.
7. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resistance
is felt, then tighten an additional 2/3 turn.
8. Start the engine and check for leakage
around the oil filter. Correct as required.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than
10 minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine
oil if necessary.
CAUTION
●NISSAN recommends using Genuine
NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or equivalent)
ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with
other fluids.
●Do not use Automatic Transmission
Fluid (ATF) or Manual transmission
fluid in a NISSAN CVT, as it may damage
the CVT. Damage caused by the use of
fluids other than as recommended is
not covered under NISSAN’s New Ve-
hicle Limited Warranty.
●Using fluids that are not equivalent to
Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 may
also damage the CVT. Damage caused
by the use of fluids other than as recom-
mended is not covered under NISSAN’s
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
When checking or replacement of CVT fluid is
required, we recommend a NISSAN dealer for
servicing.
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-13

Fluid types Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Power steering fluid — — —• Genuine NISSAN E-PSF or equivalent.
• Use of power steering fluid other than Genuine NISSAN E-PSF will pre-
vent the power steering system from operating properly.
• Refill to the proper level according to the instructions in the “Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
• It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for service.
Brake fluid — — —• Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3.
• Available in mainland USA through a NISSAN dealer.
• Refill to the proper level according to the instructions in the “Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
• It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for service.
Multi-purpose grease — — —• NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base) .
• It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for service.
Windshield-washer fluid 1-1/4 gal 1 gal 4.6 L• Refill to the proper level according to the instructions in the “Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze
or equivalent.
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — —• HFC-134a (R-134a) .
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations” in this section.
• It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for service.
Air conditioning system oil — — —• NISSAN A/C System Oil Type ND-OIL8 or equivalent.
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations” in this section.
• It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for service.
Technical and consumer information9-3

●When launching a boat, don’t allow the wa-
ter level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or
rear bumper.
●Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights
before backing the trailer into the water or
the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, refer to
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion of this manual.
FLAT TOWING FOR ALL–WHEEL
DRIVE VEHICLE (if so equipped)
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor
home.
CAUTION
●Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
●Never flat tow your All-wheel drive
(AWD) vehicle.
●DO NOT tow your All-wheel drive (AWD)
vehicle with any wheels on the ground.
Doing so may cause serious and expen-
sive damage to the powertrain.
●For emergency towing procedures refer
to “Towing recommended by NISSAN”
in the “In case of emergency” section of
this manual.
FLAT TOWING FOR FRONT WHEEL
DRIVE VEHICLE (if so equipped)
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor
home.
CAUTION
●Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
●Whenever flat towing your vehicle, al-
ways tow forward, never backward.
●Never tow your front wheel drive vehicle
with the front tires on the ground. Doing
so may cause serious and expensive
damage to the powertrain.
●DO NOT tow your front wheel drive con-
tinuously variable transmission vehicle
with all four wheels on the ground (flat
towing) . Doing so WILL DAMAGE inter-
nal transmission parts due to lack of
transmission lubrication.
●For emergency towing procedures refer
to “Towing recommended by NISSAN”
in the “In case of emergency” section of
this manual.
Continuously Variable Transmission
To tow a vehicle equipped with a continuously
variable transmission, an appropriate vehicle
dollyMUSTbe placed under the towed vehicle’s
drive wheels.Alwaysfollow the dolly manufac-
turer’s recommendations when using their prod-
uct.
9-26Technical and consumer information

Cargo(Seevehicleloadinginformation)....9-13
Car phone or CB radio.............4-51
CD care and cleaning..............4-48
CD player (See audio system).........4-41
Check tire pressure...............2-25
Child restraints.......1-25,1-25,1-27,1-29
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System..............1-29
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-27,1-34,1-40,1-44
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-32
Child restraint with top tether strap.......1-31
Child safety rear door lock............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders...........2-15
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Clock setting
(models without Navigation System)......4-39
C.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-11
Cold weather driving...............5-88
Compact disc (CD) player...........4-41
Connect phone.................4-50
Consolebox...................2-45
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-16
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-16
Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-27
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant...........8-9
Checking engine coolant level........8-9
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Corrosionprotection ...............7-6Cruisecontrol..................5-39
Cupholders...................2-46
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-34
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-32
Dimensionsandweights.............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel......2-35
Door locks.....................3-5
Doors........................3-5
Drive belt.....................8-18
Drive positioner,
Automatic..........3-35,3-36,3-37,3-38
Driving
Cold weather driving.............5-88
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-16
Precautions when starting and
driving...................5-2,5-9
Driving the vehicle................5-16
E
Economy - fuel..................5-78
Emergency engine shutoff.........5-13,6-2
Emission control information label.......9-11
Emission control system warranty.......9-28
Engine
Before starting the engine..........5-14
Block heater.................5-89Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant...........8-9
Changingengineoil.............8-11
Changing engine oil filter..........8-12
Checking engine coolant level........8-9
Checking engine oil level..........8-10
Engine compartment check locations....8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Engine cooling system............8-8
Engineoil...................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure warning light......2-10
Engine oil viscosity..............9-7
Engine serial number............9-11
Engine specifications.............9-8
Starting the engine.............5-15
Engine coolant temperature gauge.......2-6
Event Data recorders..............9-30
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).........5-2
Explanation of maintenance items........8-2
Extended storage switch............2-42
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire.......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-5
Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-14
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-13
Enginecoolant.................8-8
10-2

O
Octanerating(Seefueloctanerating)......9-5
Odometer.....................2-5
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine oil.............8-11
Changing engine oil filter..........8-12
Checking engine oil level..........8-10
Engine oil...................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity..............9-7
Oneshotcall...............4-54,4-54
Outside mirrors.................3-34
Overheat
Ifyourvehicleoverheats...........6-11
Owner’s manual order form...........9-30
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-30
P
Parking
Parking brake operation...........5-21
Parking/parking on hills...........5-82
Personallights..................2-55
Power
Front seat adjustment.............1-4
Power door locks...............3-6
Power outlet.................2-41
Power rear windows.............2-51
Power steering fluid.............8-14
Power steering system...........5-82Power windows...............2-49
Rear power windows............2-51
Power outlet...................2-41
Power steering..................5-82
Power steering fluid...............8-14
Precautions
Maintenance precautions...........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions..................5-7
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-27,1-34,1-40,1-44
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-27,1-34,1-40,1-44
Precautions on seat belt usage.......1-14
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-47
Precautions when starting and
driving...................5-2,5-9
Push starting...................6-11
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio...........4-51
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.....................4-38
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-29
Rear center seat belt..............1-20
Rear power windows..............2-51
Rearseat......................1-6
Rearview mirror.................3-33
RearView Monitor.................4-2
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.......................2-32Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-31
Recommended Fluids...............9-2
Recorders
EventData..................9-30
Refrigerant recommendation...........9-7
Registering a vehicle in another country....9-10
Remote Start...............3-19,5-15
Reporting safety defects (US only).......9-28
Roof rack.....................2-48
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock..........3-7
Child seat belts.....1-27,1-34,1-40,1-44
Reporting safety defects (US only).....9-28
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment........1-3
Front power seat adjustment.........1-4
Seatbackpockets................2-43
Seat belt
Child safety..................1-25
Infants and small children..........1-25
Injured Person................1-17
Largerchildren................1-26
Precautions on seat belt usage.......1-14
Pregnant women...............1-17
Rear center seat belt............1-20
Seatbeltextenders .............1-24
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-24
Seatbelts................1-14,7-5
Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-23
Three-point type with retractor.......1-17
Seat belt extenders...............1-24
Seatbeltwarninglight..........1-17,2-12
10-5