2016 NISSAN MURANO Owners Manual

Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
When pushing the ignition switch to start
the engineThe Intelligent Key battery indicator appears
on the display.The battery charge is low.Replace the battery with a new one. For
additional information, refer to “Battery re-
placement” in the “Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
The No Key Detected warning appears on
the display, the inside chime sounds three
times.The Intelligent Key is not in the vehicle. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the ignition switchThe Intelligent Key system warning light in
the meter illuminates in yellow.It warns of a malfunction with the Intelligent
Key system.It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer.
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Thebutton will be on the NISSAN Intelli-
gent Key® if the vehicle has remote engine start.
This feature allows the engine to start from out-
side the vehicle.
The following features may be affected when the
remote start feature is used:
●The vehicle’s automatic climate control sys-
tem will set the cabin temperature appropri-
ately before the customer unlocks and en-
ters the vehicle. For additional information,
refer to “Remote engine start logic” in the
“Display screen, heater, air conditioner, au-
dio, and phone systems” section of this
manual.Laws in some local communities may restrict the
use of remote starters. For example, some laws
require a person using remote start to have the
vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any
requirements.
Other conditions may affect the function of the
Remote Engine Start feature. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Conditions the remote start will
not work” in this section.
Other conditions can affect the performance of
the Intelligent Key transmitter. For additional in-
formation, refer to “NISSAN Intelligent Key®” in
this section.
REMOTE ENGINE START
OPERATING RANGE
CAUTION
When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged or other strong radio wave
sources are present near the operating
location, the Intelligent Key operating
range becomes narrower, and the Intelli-
gent Key may not function properly.
The remote engine start function can only be
used when the Intelligent Key is within the speci-
fied operating range from the vehicle.
The remote engine start operating range is ap-
proximately 197 ft (60 m) from the vehicle.
REMOTE STARTING THE VEHICLE
To use the remote start feature to start the engine
perform the following:
1. Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle.
2. Press the
LOCK button to lock all
doors.
3. Within 5 seconds press and hold the
remote start button until the turn signal lights
flash and the tail lamps turn on. If the vehicle
is not within view press and hold the
remote start button for at least 2 seconds.
Type A (if so equipped)
LPD2293
Type B (if so equipped)
LPD2060
REMOTE ENGINE START (if so
equipped)
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The following events will occur when the engine
starts:
●The parking lights will turn on and remain on
as long as the engine is running.
●The doors will be locked and the climate
control system may come on.
●The engine will continue to run for 10 min-
utes. Repeat the steps to extend the time for
an additional 10 minutes. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Extending engine run
time” in this section.
Depress and hold the brake then press the push-
button ignition switch to the ON position before
driving. For additional information, refer to “Driv-
ing the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
EXTENDING ENGINE RUN TIME
The remote start feature can be extended one
time by performing the steps listed in “Remote
starting the vehicle” in this section. Run time will
be calculated as follows:
●The first 10 minute run time will start when
the remote start function is performed.●The second 10 minutes will start immedi-
ately when the remote start function is per-
formed again. For example, if the engine has
been running for 5 minutes, and 10 minutes
are added, the engine will run for a total of
15 minutes.
●Extending engine run time will bring you to
the two remote start limit.
A maximum of two remote starts, or a single start
with an extension, are allowed between ignition
cycles. The ignition switch must be cycled to the
ON position and then back to the OFF position
before the remote start procedure can be used
again.
CANCELING A REMOTE START
To cancel a remote start, perform one of the
following:
●Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle and
press
until the parking lights turn off.
●Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
●Cycle the ignition switch ON and then OFF.
●The extended engine run time has expired.
●The first 10 minute timer has expired.
●The engine hood has been opened.
●The shift lever is moved out of park.●The alarm sounds due to illegal entry into the
vehicle.
●The ignition switch is pushed without an
Intelligent Key in the vehicle.
●The ignition switch is pushed with an Intelli-
gent Key in the vehicle but the brake pedal is
not depressed.
CONDITIONS THE REMOTE START
WILL NOT WORK
The remote start will not operate if any of the
following conditions are present:
●“Remote Engine Start” is turned off in the
“Locking” section of the Vehicle Settings
menu.
●The ignition switch is placed in the ON po-
sition.
●The hood is not securely closed.
●The hazard indicator lights are on.
●The engine is still running. The engine must
be completely stopped. Wait at least 6 sec-
onds if the engine goes from running to off.
This is not applicable when extending en-
gine run time.
●The remote start button
is not pressed
and held for at least 2 seconds.
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●The remote start buttonis not pressed
and held within 5 seconds of pressing the
lock button.
●The brake is pressed.
●The doors are not closed and locked.
●The liftgate is open.
●The I–Key Indicator Light remains solid is in
the vehicle information display.
●The alarm sounds due to illegal entry into the
vehicle.
●
Two remote vehicle starts, or a single remote
start with an extension, have already been used.
●The vehicle is not in P (Park) .
●There is a detected registered key already
inside of the vehicle.
●The remote start function has been switched
to the OFF position in Vehicle Settings of the
vehicle information display. For additional
information, refer to “Vehicle information dis-
play” in the “Instruments and controls” sec-
tion of this manual.
The remote engine start may display a warning or
indicator in the vehicle information display. For
additional information, refer to “Vehicle informa-
tion display” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.1. Pull the hood lock release handle1located
below the driver side instrument panel until
the hood springs up slightly.
2. Locate the lever
2in between the hood and
grille and push the lever sideways with your
fingertips and raise the hood
3.
When closing the hood, lower it slowly and make
sure it locks into place.
WARNING
●Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ure to do so could cause the hood to fly
open and result in an accident.
●If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
LPD2287
HOOD
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WARNING
●Always be sure the liftgate has been
closed securely to prevent it from open-
ing while driving.
●Do not drive with the liftgate open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Exhaust
gas (carbon monoxide)” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
●To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and or its systems, including
entrapment in windows or inadvertent
door lock activation, do not leave chil-
dren, people who require the assistance
of others or pets unattended in your
vehicle. Additionally, the temperature
inside a closed vehicle on a warm day
can quickly become high enough to
cause a significant risk of injury or
death to people and pets.
●Always be sure that hands and feet are
clear of the door frame to avoid injury
while closing the liftgate.
CAUTION
Do not use accessory carriers that attach
to the rear hatch. Doing so will cause dam-
age to the vehicle.
OPERATING THE MANUAL
LIFTGATE (if so equipped)
The power door lock system allows you to lock or
unlock all doors including the liftgate simultane-
ously.
To open the liftgate, press the liftgate opener
switch
Aand pull up on the handle.
To close, lower and push the liftgate down se-
curely.
LPD2318
LIFTGATE
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OPERATING THE POWER LIFTGATE
(if so equipped)
WARNING
●Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc., inside the vehicle be-
fore closing the liftgate.
●Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.NOTE:
To open, close or reverse the power liftgate,
the shift lever must be in P (Park) . Also, the
power liftgate will not operate if battery
voltage is low.
Power Open:
The power liftgate automatically moves from the
fully closed position to the fully open position in
approximately5–8seconds. The power open
feature can be activated by the switch on the
Intelligent Key, the instrument panel switch and
the liftgate request switch. A chime sounds to
indicate the power open sequence has been
started.
●The liftgate can be opened by the instrument
panel switch, liftgate request switch and the
Intelligent Key even if the vehicle is locked.
The liftgate will individually unlock and open.
Once the liftgate is closed, the vehicle will
remain in the unlock status.
●The Intelligent Key button must be held for
1 second before the liftgate opens.
●The liftgate must be unlocked to open it with
the liftgate opener switch
A.
A warning chime will sound if the shift lever is
moved out of P (Park) during a power open
operation.
Instrument panel switch
LPD2212
Liftgate opener switch
LPD2295
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Power Close:
The power liftgate automatically moves from the
fully open position to the secondary position.
When the liftgate reaches the secondary posi-
tion, the cinching motor engages and pulls the
liftgate to its primary latch position. Power close
takes approximately7–10seconds. The power
close feature can be activated by the switch on
the Intelligent Key, the instrument panel and the
liftgate opener switch
A. A chime sounds to
indicate the power close sequence has been
started.
●If the liftgate opener switch
Ais activated
while the cinching motor is engaged, the
cinching motor will disengage and release
the latch.
●The Intelligent Key button must be held for
1 second before the liftgate closes.
Reverse:
The power liftgate will stop immediately during
power open or power close if the Intelligent Key,
instrument panel or liftgate switch is pushed or if
the liftgate opener switch
Ais pushed. The
power liftgate will reverse direction if the Intelli-
gent Key, instrument panel, liftgate switch or the
liftgate opener switch
Ais pushed a second
time. A chime will sound to announce the rever-
sal.Auto Reverse:
If an obstacle is detected during power open or
power close, a warning chime will sound and the
liftgate will reverse direction and return to the full
open or full close position. If a second obstacle is
detected, the liftgate motion will stop and the
liftgate will enter manual mode.
A pinch strip is mounted on each side of the
liftgate. If an obstacle is detected by a pinch strip
during power close, the liftgate will reverse direc-
tion and return to the full open position.
NOTE:
If the pinch strip is damaged or removed,
the power close function will not operate.
WARNING
There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
the vehicle before closing the liftgate.Manual Mode:
If power operation is not available, the liftgate
may be operated manually. Power operation may
not be available if the power liftgate main switch
is in the ON position, if multiple obstacles have
been detected in a single power cycle, or if
battery voltage is low.
If the liftgate opener switch is pushed during
power open or close, the power operation will be
canceled and the liftgate can be operated manu-
ally.
To open the liftgate manually, press the liftgate
opener switch and lift the liftgate.
LPD2297
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To close, lower and push the liftgate down se-
curely.
Auto Power Back Door System Battery
Power Saving Mode:
The vehicle goes into power saving mode when
the liftgate is open for a long time (approximately
12 hours) . This is to prevent deterioration of the
battery. The power saving mode automatically
cuts the power supply of the power liftgate door.
When the power to the liftgate is cut off, the
manual mode must be performed. After the
manual mode is performed, the power liftgate
function is restored.
NOTE:
When a battery voltage is lower than ap-
proximately 11V, the power back door may
not operate after automatic return.
POWER LIFTGATE MAIN SWITCH (if
so equipped)
The power liftgate operation can be turned on or
off by the power liftgate main switch in the glove
box.
When the power liftgate main switch is pushed to
the OFF position, the power operation is not
available by the liftgate opener switch
Aor
liftgate close switch
Bon the liftgate.
Power operation is available when in the OFF
position by the instrument panel switch and the
Intelligent Key button.
LPD2277LPD2295
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