2018 NISSAN MURANO brakes

∙ Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure,vehicle tire pressure, trailer light opera-
tion, and trailer wheel lug nuts every
time you attach a trailer to the vehicle.
∙ Be certain your rearview mirrors con- form to all federal, state or local regula-
tions. If not, install any mirrors required
for towing before driving the vehicle.
∙ Determine the overall height of the ve- hicle and trailer so the required clear-
ance is known.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding
of the vehicle’s behavior, you should prac-
tice turning, stopping and backing up in an
area which is free from traffic. Steering sta-
bility and braking performance will be
somewhat different than under normal
driving conditions.
∙ Always secure items in the trailer to pre- vent load shif t while driving.
∙ Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or lock to prevent the coupler from in-
advertently becoming unlatched.
∙ Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
∙ Avoid sharp turns or lane changes. ∙ Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed.
∙ When backing up, hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Move
your hand in the direction in which you
want the trailer to go. Make small cor-
rections and back up slowly. If possible,
have someone guide you when you are
backing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle
and trailer when parking. Parking on a
slope is not recommended; however, if you
must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shif t lever to the P (Park)
position before blocking the wheels
and applying the parking brake, trans-
mission damage could occur.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill side of the vehicle and trailer
wheels.
3. Af ter the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the
blocks absorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake. 5. Shif t the transmission into P (Park).
6. Turn off the engine.
To drive away: 1. Start the vehicle.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shif t the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are clear 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
decrease overall stability. Therefore, to
maintain adequate control, reduce your
speed and shif t to a lower gear. Avoid
long or repeated use of the brakes
when descending a hill, as this reduces
their effectiveness and could cause
overheating. Shif ting to a lower gear in-
stead provides “engine braking” and re-
duces the need to brake as frequently.
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∙ If the engine coolant temperature risesto 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 of ten than at intervals specified in the recom-
mended 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 compen-
sate for this, make a larger than normal
turning radius during the turn.
∙
Crosswinds and rough roads will ad-
versely affect vehicle/trailer handling,
possibly causing vehicle sway. When be-
ing passed by larger vehicles, be pre-
pared for possible changes in cross-
winds that could affect vehicle 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 condi-
tions allow. This combination will help
stabilize the vehicle
– Do not correct trailer sway by steer- ing or applying the brakes.
2. When the trailer sway stops, gently ap- ply the brakes and pull to the side of the
road in a safe area.
3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it is balanced as described in this section.
∙
Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires
considerably more distance than normal
passing. Remember, the length of the
trailer must also pass the other vehicle
before you can safely change lanes.
∙Downshif t 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 re-
duced braking efficiency. ∙ Increase your following distance to al-
low for greater stopping distances
while towing a trailer. Anticipate stops
and brake gradually.
∙ NISSAN recommends that the cruise control not be used while towing a
trailer.
∙ Some states or provinces have specific regulations and speed limits for ve-
hicles that are towing trailers. Obey the
local speed limits.
∙ Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness connections, and trailer wheel lug nuts
af ter 50 miles (80 km) of travel and at
every break.
∙ When launching a boat, don’t allow the water 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 “Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.
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11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-49
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air
bagsystem)................1-56
Air bag warning labels ............1-68
Airbagwarninglight..........1-69, 2-13
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-69, 2-13
Air cleaner ...................8-17
Air cleaner housing filter ...........8-17
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ........4-29
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) ..............4-28
Heater and air conditioner
controls ..................4-29
Servicing air conditioner ........4-32
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) ........2-31
All-Wheel Drive .............5-82,6-14
Anchor point locations ...........1-32
Antenna ....................4-32
Antifreeze ...................5-92
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-9Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
......5-87
Armrests.................... .1-6
Audible reminders ..............2-16
Autolightswitch................2-37
Automatic Automatic drive
positioner ...........3-39, 3-40, 3-41
Automatic power window switch . . .2-58
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ....3-37
Automatic door locks .............3-6
Automatic drive positioner . .3-39, 3-40, 3-41
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) ....................2-9,5-59
AWD....................5-82,6-14
B
Battery..................5-92,8-13 Charge warning light ...........2-10
Battery replacement ............8-23
Keyfob...................8-23
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........8-24
Before starting the engine .........5-17
Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-16
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..........5-24
Block heater Engine ...................5-94
Booster seats .................1-45
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-87
Brakefluid.................8-10
Brakelight(Seestoplight).......8-27 Brakesystem...............5-87
Brakewarninglight............2-9
Brakewearindicators.......2-16,8-20
Self-adjustingbrakes..........8-20
Brakeassist..................5-88
Brakefluid...................8-10
Brakes.....................8-20
Brakesystem.................5-87
Break-in schedule ..............5-80
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-40
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-8
Bulb replacement ..............8-27
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
l
ubricants....................10-2
Cargoareastoragebin...........2-55
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-13
Car phone or CB radio ............4-33
Check tire pressure .............2-29
Childrestraints.......1-25, 1-26, 1-27, 1-30 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System.............1-30
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-27, 1-34, 1-41, 1-46
Top tether strap anchor point
locations................. .1-32
Child restraint with top tether strap . . .1-32
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7

SeatsAdjustment ..................1-2
Armrests .................. .1-6
Automatic drive positioner .3-39, 3-40, 3-41
Frontseats..................1-2
Heatedseats................2-43
Manual front seat adjustment ......1-3
Rearseat.................. .1-6
Security indicator light ............2-15
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start ..........2-32,5-16
Security systems Vehicle security system ..........2-31
Self-adjustingbrakes.............8-20
Service manual order form .........10-31
Servicing air conditioner ...........4-32
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-23
Spark plug replacement ...........8-16
Spark plugs ...................8-16
Specifications .................10-8
Speedometer ................2-4,2-5
Speedometer and odometer ........2-4
Spotlights(Seemaplight)..........2-62
SRS warning label ...............1-68
Standard maintenance ............9-8
Starting Before starting the engine ........5-17
Jumpstarting............6-10,8-15
Precautions when starting and
driving ..................5-4,5-11
Push starting ................6-12
Starting the engine ............5-17
Starting the engine ..............5-17
Startupdisplay.................2-18
Steering Heated steering wheel ..........2-45 Powersteeringfluid............8-10
Powersteeringsystem .........5-86
Steering wheel .................3-33
Stoplight....................8-27
Storage.....................2-49
Storagetray...................2-51
Sunglasses case ................2-52
Sunglasses holder ..............2-52
Sunroof .....................2-59
Sunroof (see Moonroof ) ...........2-59
Sunvisors....................3-35
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . .1-68
Supplemental air bag warning
light.................... .1-69, 2-13
Supplemental front impact air bag
system ..................... .1-56
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels . . . .1-68
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ................... .1-49
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .......1-49
Switch Autolightswitch..............2-37
Automatic power window switch . . .2-58
Cruise control main/set switches . . .2-16
Foglightswitch ..............2-41
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-37
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-37
Instrument brightness control .....2-40
Power door lock switch ..........3-6
Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-36
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-35 Turn signal switch
.............2-40
T
Tachometer ...................2-6
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start ...............
2-32,5-16
Three-waycatalyst...............5-5
Tire Flattire....................6-3
Spare tire ...............6-5,8-40
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Tire chains .................8-36
Tire pressure ................8-29
Tirerotation.................8-37
Types of tires ................8-35
Uniform tire quality grading ......10-27
Wheels and tires ...........8-29,10-9
Wheel/tire size ...............10-9
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .....2-10
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . .5-5
Toptetherstrapchildrestraint.......1-32
Towing 4-wheel drive models ...........6-15
Flattowing.................10-26
Towing load/specification .......10-21
Towtrucktowing .............6-13
Trailertowing ...............10-17
Towingatrailer................10-17
Transceiver HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver .......2-63,2-64,2-66,2-67
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