2017 NISSAN MURANO brakes

If your vehicle is not equipped with the optional
trailer tow package, check the towing capacity of
your bumper hitch or receiver-type frame
mounted hitch. Choose a proper hitch for your
vehicle and trailer. A Genuine NISSAN trailer
hitch is available from a NISSAN dealer. Make
sure the trailer hitch is securely attached to the
vehicle to help avoid personal injury or property
damage due to sway caused by crosswinds,
rough road surfaces or passing trucks.
WARNING
Trailer hitch components have specific
weight ratings. Your vehicle may be ca-
pable of towing a trailer heavier than the
weight rating of the hitch components.
Never exceed the weight rating of the
hitch components. Doing so can cause
serious personal injury or property
damage.
Hitch ball
Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and weight
rating for your trailer:● The required hitch ball size is stamped on
most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls also
have the size printed on the top of the ball.
● Choose the proper class hitch ball based on
the trailer weight. ●
The diameter of the threaded shank of the
hitch ball must be matched to the ball mount
hole diameter. The hitch ball shank should
be no more than 1/16” smaller than the hole
in the ball mount.
● The threaded shank of the hitch ball must be
long enough to be properly secured to the
ball mount. There should be at least 2
threads showing beyond the lock washer
and nut.
Ball mount
The hitch ball is attached to the ball mount and
the ball mount is inserted into the hitch receiver.
Choose a proper class ball mount based on the
trailer weight. Additionally, the ball mount should
be chosen to keep the trailer tongue level with the
ground.
Weight carrying hitches
A weight carrying or “dead weight” ball mount is
one that is designed to carry the whole amount of
tongue weight and gross weight directly on the
ball mount and on the receiver.
Weight distribution hitch
This type of hitch is also called a “load-leveling” or
“equalizing” hitch. A set of bars attach to the ball
mount and to the trailer to distribute the tongue
weight (hitch weight) of your trailer. Many ve- hicles can’t carry the full tongue weight of a given
trailer, and need some of the tongue weight
transferred through the frame and pushing down
on the front wheels. This gives stability to the tow
vehicle.
A weight-distributing hitch system (Class IV) is
recommended if you plan to tow trailers with a
maximum weight over 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg).
Check with the trailer and towing equipment
manufacturers to determine if they recommend
the use of a weight-distributing hitch system.
NOTE:
A weight-distributing hitch system may af-
fect the operation of trailer surge brakes. If
you are considering use of a weight-
distributing hitch system with a surge
brake-equipped trailer, check with the
surge brake, hitch or trailer manufacturer
to determine if and how this can be done.
Follow the instructions provided by the manufac-
turer for installing and using the weight-
distributing hitch system.
General set-up instructions are as follows:
1. Park unloaded vehicle on a level surface. With the ignition on and the doors closed,
allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes
so that it can level.
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5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer areclear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks. ● While going downhill, the weight of the
trailer pushing on the tow vehicle may de-
crease overall stability. Therefore, to main-
tain adequate control, reduce your speed
and shift to a lower gear. Avoid long or
repeated use of the brakes when descend-
ing a hill, as this reduces their effectiveness
and could cause overheating. Shifting to a
lower gear instead provides “engine brak-
ing” and reduces the need to brake as fre-
quently.
● If the engine coolant temperature rises to a
high temperature, refer to “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “In case of emergency”
section of this owner’s manual.
● Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.
● Avoid towing a trailer for your vehicle’s first
500 miles (805 km) .
● For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do
tow, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h). ●
Have your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
Maintenance Schedule in the “Maintenance
and schedules” section of this manual.
● When making a turn, your trailer wheels will
be closer to the inside of the turn than your
vehicle wheels. To compensate for this,
make a larger than normal turning radius
during the turn.
● Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely
affect vehicle/trailer handling, possibly caus-
ing vehicle sway. When being passed by
larger vehicles, be prepared for possible
changes in crosswinds that could affect ve-
hicle handling.
Do the following if the trailer begins to sway: 1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal to allow the vehicle to coast and steer as
straight ahead as the road conditions allow.
This combination will help stabilize the ve-
hicle
– Do not correct trailer sway by steering or applying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently apply the brakes and pull to the side of the road in a
safe area. 3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is bal-
anced as described in this section.
● Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires con-
siderably more distance than normal pass-
ing. Remember, the length of the trailer must
also pass the other vehicle before you can
safely change lanes.
● Downshift the transmission to a lower gear
for engine braking when driving down steep
or long hills. This will help slow the vehicle
without applying the brakes.
● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long
or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
● Increase your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
● NISSAN recommends that the cruise con-
trol not be used while towing a trailer.
● Some states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for vehicles that
are towing trailers. Obey the local speed
limits.
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11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-48
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-55
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-66
Airbagwarninglight...........1-67,2-11
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-67, 2-11
Aircleaner....................8-15
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-15
Air conditioner Air conditioner specification label ....10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations ............10-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ..............10-7
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped) ...............4-26
Heater and air conditioner controls ....4-27
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-29
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-27
Anchor point locations .............1-32
Antenna .....................4-50
Antifreeze ....................5-88
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-7
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-83
Armrests .....................1-7
Around View® Monitor .............4-10
Audible reminders ...............2-14 Audio system
..................4-29
AMradioreception.............4-30
Bluetooth® streaming audio ........4-47
Compact disc (CD) player .........4-41
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-38
FMradioreception.............4-30
iPod® Player ................4-45
iPod® player operation ...........4-45
Radio ....................4-29
USB interface ................4-42
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port .....................4-42
Autolight switch .................2-33
Automatic Automatic drive positioner . .3-35, 3-36, 3-37
Automatic power window switch .....2-53
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .......3-33
Automatic door locks ..............3-7
Automatic drive positioner ....3-35,3-36,3-37
B
Battery ..................5-88,8-12
Chargewarninglight.............2-8
Battery replacement ..............8-21
Keyfob ...................8-21
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........8-22
Before starting the engine ...........5-14
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-14
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) warning
system ......................5-22 Block heater
Engine ....................5-89
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System without
Navigation System ...............4-54
Bluetooth® streaming audio without Navigation
System (if so equipped) ............4-47
Boosterseats..................1-44
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-83
Brake fluid ..................8-10
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-25
Brake system ................5-82
Brakewarninglight..............2-8
Brakewearindicators........2-14,8-18
Parking brake operation ..........5-21
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-18
Brake assist ...................5-84
Brake fluid ....................8-10
Brakes ......................8-18
Brake system ..................
5-82
Break-inschedule ...............5-76
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-35
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-7
Bulbreplacement................8-25
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................10-2
Cargo (See vehicle loading information). . .10-13
Car phone or CB radio .............4-54

Seat belt extenders.............1-24
Seat belt maintenance ............1-24
Seat belts ................1-14,7-6
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-23
Three-point type with retractor .......1-17
Seat belt extenders ...............1-24
Seatbeltwarninglight..........1-17,2-11
Seats Adjustment ...................1-2
Armrests....................1-7
Automatic drive positioner. . .3-35, 3-36, 3-37
Frontseats...................1-2
Heatedseats.................2-38
Manual front seat adjustment .........1-3
Rear seat ....................1-6
Security indicator light ..............2-13
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , engine start ...........2-28,5-14
Security systems Vehicle security system ...........2-27
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-18
Service manual order form ...........10-29
Servicing air conditioner .............4-29
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-23
Siri® Eyes-Free .................4-50
Spark plug replacement .............8-14
Spark plugs ...................8-14
Specifications ..................10-8
Speedometer ...................2-4
Speedometer and odometer ...........2-4
Spotlights(Seemaplight) ...........2-57
SRS warning label ................1-66
Standardmaintenance..............9-7
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-14
Jump starting ..............6-9,8-13 Precautions when starting and
driving
...................5-2,5-9
Push starting .................6-11
Starting the engine .............5-15
Starting the engine ...............5-15
Startup display ..................2-16
Steering Heated steering wheel ...........2-40
Power steering fluid .............8-10
Power steering system ...........5-82
Steeringwheel..................3-29
Stoplight.....................8-25
Storage......................2-44
Storage tray ...................2-46
Sunglassescase.................2-47
Sunglassesholder................2-47
Sunroof......................2-54
Sunroof(seeMoonroof).............2-53
Sun visors ....................3-31
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-66
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-67, 2-11
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-55
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-66
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-48
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-48
Switch Autolightswitch...............2-33
Automatic power window switch ......2-53
Cruise control main/set switches ......2-15
Foglightswitch ...............2-36
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-33
Headlight control switch ..........2-33 Instrument brightness control
........2-35
Power door lock switch ............3-6
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .....................
2-32
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-31
Steering wheel switch for audio
control/Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System ....................4-49
Turnsignalswitch..............2-36
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch .2-41
T
Tachometer ....................2-5
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
engine start ................2-28,5-14
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tire Flat tire .....................6-3
Spare tire ................6-5,8-36
Tire and Loading Information label ....10-12
Tire chains ..................8-33
Tire pressure .................8-27
Tire rotation..................8-34
Types of tires .................8-32
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-26
Wheels and tires ...........8-27,10-9
Wheel/tire size ................10-9
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light ........2-9
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....5-3
Top tether strap child restraint .........1-32
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