2020 NISSAN MURANO check engine light

the parking brake applied. If the parking
brake needs adjustment, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Seats:Check seat position controls such
as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc., to
ensure they operate smoothly and all
latches lock securely in every position.
Check that the head restraints/headrests
move up and down smoothly and the locks
(if so equipped) hold securely in all latched
positions.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat
belt system (for example, buckles, anchors,
adjusters and retractors) operate properly
and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying,
wear or damage.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering system, such as excessive free
play, hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly
and in sufficient quantity when operating
the heater or air conditioner. Windshield wiper and washer*:
Check
that the wipers and washer operate prop-
erly and that the wipers do not streak.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked periodically (for example, each
time you check the engine oil or refuel).
Battery* (for maintenance free batter-
ies): This vehicle is equipped with a sealed
maintenance free battery. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
service.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as:
1. Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not run-
ning (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.).
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health. Brake fluid level*:
Make sure that the brake
fluid level is between the MAX and MIN lines
on the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant
level when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belt*: Make sure the drive
belts are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level af ter
parking the vehicle on a level spot and
turning off the engine. Wait more than 15
minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil
pan.
Exhaust system: Make sure there are no
loose supports, cracks or holes. If the
sound of the exhaust seems unusual or
there is a smell of exhaust fumes, immedi-
ately have the exhaust system inspected. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Exhaust gas (carbon mon-
oxide)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for
fuel, oil, water or other fluid leaks af ter the
vehicle has been parked for a while. Water
dripping from the air conditioner af ter use
is normal. If you should notice any leaks or if
fuel fumes are evident, check for the cause
and have it corrected immediately.
9-4Maintenance and schedules

Af termarket fuel additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of
any af termarket fuel additives (for ex-
ample, fuel injector cleaner, octane
booster, intake valve deposit removers,
etc.) which are sold commercially. Many of
these additives intended for gum, varnish
or deposit removal may contain active sol-
vents or similar ingredients that can be
harmful to the fuel system and engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended can
cause persistent, heavy “spark knock.”
(“Spark knock” is a metallic rapping
noise.) If severe, this can lead to engine
damage. If you detect a persistent heavy
spark knock even when using gasoline
of the stated octane rating, or if you hear
steady spark knock while holding a
steady speed on level roads, it is recom-
mended that you have a NISSAN dealer
correct the condition. Failure to correct
the condition is misuse of the vehicle, for
which NISSAN is not responsible.Incorrect ignition timing may result in
spark knock, af ter-run and/or overheating,
which may cause excessive fuel consump-
tion or engine damage. If any of the above
symptoms are encountered, have your ve-
hicle checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for servicing.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not
a cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
10-6Technical and consumer information

3. Try to rearrange the trailer load so it isbalanced 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 allow for greater stopping distances while tow-
ing 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 vehicles
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.
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 ve-
hicle, 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 expensive damage to the
powertrain.
• For emergency towing procedures
refer to “Towing recommended by
NISSAN” in the “In case of emer-
gency ” 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 ve-
hicle, such as a motor home.
10-28Technical and consumer information

If a powertrain system component is re-
paired or the battery is disconnected, the
vehicle may be reset to a “not ready ” condi-
tion. Before taking the I/M test, check the
vehicle's inspection/maintenance test
readiness condition. Place the ignition
switch in the ON position without starting
the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds
and then blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
blink af ter 20 seconds, the I/M test condi-
tion is “ready ”. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer to set the “ready con-
dition” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an
EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data
that will assist in understanding how a ve-
hicle's systems performed. The EDR is de-
signed to record data related to vehicle dy-
namics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to re-
cord such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were
operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depress- ing the accelerator and/or brake pedal;
and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
• Sounds are not recorded. These data can help provide a better un-
derstanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-
trivial crash situation occurs; no data are
recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g.
name, gender, age and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as
law enforcement, could combine the EDR
data with the type of personally identif ying
data routinely acquired during a crash in-
vestigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to
the vehicle manufacturer and NISSAN
dealer, other parties, such as law enforce-
ment, that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have access to
the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data will only be
accessed with the consent of the vehicle
owner or lessee or as otherwise required or
permitted by law.
EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)
10-32Technical and consumer information

11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-49Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system)
................1-56Air bag warning labels............1-69Air bag warning light.........1-70,2-13Air bag warning light,
supplemental..............1-70,2-13Air cleaner...................8-16Air cleaner housing filter..........8-16Air conditionerAir conditioner operation........4-29Air conditioner specification label. .10-13Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations............10-8Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations............10-8Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
(if so equipped)..............4-28Heater and air conditioner controls.4-29Servicing air conditioner.........4-31Alarm system (See vehicle security
system).................... .2-33All-Wheel Drive............5-124, 6-13Anchor point locations...........1-32Antenna................... .4-32Anti-lock brake warning light........2-9Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).....5-129
Antifreeze...................5-137Armrests.................... .1-6Autolight switch...............2-39Automatic
Automatic drive
positioner
..........3-38, 3-39, 3-40Automatic power window switch. . .2-63Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . . .3-35Automatic door locks.............3-7Automatic drive
positioner............3-38, 3-39, 3-40Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB).................. .2-9, 5-89Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection............5-96AWD...................5- 124, 6-13
B
Battery.................5-137, 8-13Charge warning light...........2-10Battery replacement............8-22Key fob...................8-22NISSAN Intelligent Key®.........8-22Before starting the engine.........5-16Belt (See drive belt)..............8-15Blind Spot Warning (BSW).........5-38Booster seats.................1-44Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-129
Brake fluid..................8-11Brake light (See stop light).......8-25Brake system...............5-129Brake warning light............2-10Brake wear indicators.......2-16,8-18Self-adjusting brakes...........8-18Brake Assist..................5-131Brake fluid...................8-11Brake system................5-129Brakes.....................8-18Break-in schedule..............5-123Brightness controlInstrument panel.............2-43Bulb check/instrument panel........2-9Bulb replacement..............8-25
C
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........10-12Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants................10-2Car phone or CB radio...........4-32Cargo (See vehicle loading
information)................ .10-14Cargo area storage bin...........2-60Check tire pressure.............2-28Child restraint with top tether strap. . .1-32Child restraints.......1-25,1-26,1-27,1-29LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System.............1-29

Precautions on child
restraints............1-34, 1-40, 1-45Top tether strap anchor point
locations...................1-32Child safety rear door lock..........3-7Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2,7-4Cold weather driving............5-137Console box..................2-57Console light..................2-67Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT).......................5-18Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-10Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)............5-18Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-29CoolantCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-5Checking engine coolant level......8-5Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Corrosion protection..............7-7Cruise control................ .5-57Cup holders................. .2-58
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only).................2-43Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system. .2-43
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch
................... .2-38Dimensions and weights..........10-10Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . .2-43Door locks....................3-5Drive belt....................8-15Drive positioner, Automatic. .3-38, 3-39, 3-40Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-137Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)............5-18Precautions when starting and
driving................. .5-4, 5-11Driving the vehicle...............5-18Dynamic driver assistance switch.....2-49
E
E-call (SOS) Button..............2-51Economy - fuel................5-124Emergency engine shutoff.......5-15,6-2Emission control information label. . . .10-12Emission control system warranty. . . .10-30Engine
Before starting the engine........5-16Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-5Changing engine oil............8-6Changing engine oil filter.........8-6Checking engine coolant level......8-5Checking engine oil level.........8-6
Engine compartment check
locations.................. .8-3Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Engine cooling system...........8-4Engine oil...................8-6Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-10Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Engine serial number..........10-12Engine specifications...........10-9Starting the engine............5-17Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-6Event Data recorders............10-32Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)......5-4Explanation of maintenance items.....9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items...................... .9-5Extended storage switch..........2-54Eyeglass case.................2-58
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label.........10-12Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)......................6-2Flat tire.................. .6-3, 6-4Floor mat positioning aid...........7-6Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-11Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
11-2Index

Interior light..................2-67ISOFIX child restraints.............1-29
J
Jump starting..............6-9, 8-14
K
Key.........................3-2Key fob battery replacement........8-22Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)
.......3-13KeysNISSAN Intelligent Key®........3-2,3-7NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys..................... .3-4
L
Label
Tire and Loading Information label. .10-13LabelsAir conditioner specification label. . .10-13C.M.V.S.S. certification label.......10-12Emission control information label. .10-12Engine serial number..........10-12F.M.V.S.S. certification label........10-12Tire and Loading Information label. .10-13Vehicle identification number (VIN). .10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.................... .10-11Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-69Lane Departure Warning (LDW).......5-27LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System...............1-29License plate
Installing the license plate........10-13Lif tgate.....................3-22Lif tgate release................3-27LightAir bag warning light........1-70,2-13Brake light (See stop light)........8-25Bulb check/instrument panel......2-9Bulb replacement.............8-25Charge warning light...........2-10Console light................2-67Exterior and Interior lights........8-25Fog light switch..............2-44Fog lights..................8-24Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-38Headlight control switch.........2-38Headlights..................8-24Interior light................ .2-67Light bulbs.................8-24Low tire pressure warning light.....2-11Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-27Personal lights...............2-68Security indicator light..........2-15Spotlights (See map light)........2-68Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders.................. .2-9Lights......................8-24
Map lights..................2-68Lock
Child safety rear door lock.........3-7Door locks................. .3-5Fuel-filler door lock opener lever. . . .3-29Lif tgate release...............3-27Power door locks..............3-6Loose fuel cap warning...........2-28Low fuel warning light.........2-12,2-27Low tire pressure warning light.......2-11Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light........................2-27Luggage (See vehicle loading
information)..................10-14Luggage hook.................2-60Luggage rack (see roof rack)........2-61
M
Maintenance
General maintenance...........9-2Inside the vehicle..............9-3Maintenance precautions.........8-2Outside the vehicle.............9-2Seat belt maintenance..........1-24Under the hood and vehicle.......9-4Maintenance log................9-11Maintenance requirements..........9-2Maintenance schedules............9-7Maintenance under severe operation
conditions....................9-10Malfunction indicator light..........2-14Manual front seat adjustment........1-3
11-4Index

Map lights...................2-68Map pocket...................2-55Memory Seat..........3-38, 3-39, 3-40Meters and gauges..............2-4Instrument brightness control.....2-43Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . .3-35Outside mirrors..............3-36Rearview.................. .3-35Vanity mirror................3-34Mirrors..................... .3-35Moonroof.................2-64, 7-5Moving Object Detection (MOD)......4-22
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key®..........3-2,3-7NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator.....................5-15NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System................. .2-34, 5-16NissanConnect® Owner's Manual......4-2
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). .10-6Odometer................... .2-5Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine oil............8-6Changing engine oil filter.........8-6Checking engine oil level.........8-6
Engine oil.................. .8-6Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Outside mirrors................3-36Overhead sunglasses holder........2-58Overheat
If your vehicle overheats.........6-11Owner's manual order form........10-33Owner's manual/service manual order
information................. .10-33
P
Parking
Parking/parking on hills.........5-127Parking brake.................5-23Personal lights................ .2-68Power
Front seat adjustment...........1-4Power door locks..............3-6Power outlet................2-52Powerrearwindows...........2-63Power steering fluid............8-11Power steering system.........5-128Power windows..............2-62Rear power windows...........2-63Power outlet................. .2-52Power steering................5-128Power steering fluid..............8-11Precautions
Maintenance precautions.........8-2
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions................. .5-9Precautions on booster
seats..............1-34, 1-40, 1-45Precautions on child
restraints............1-34, 1-40, 1-45Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-13Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................... .1-49Precautions when starting and
driving..................5-4, 5-11Push starting..................6-11
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio..........4-32Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test...................... .10-31Rear Automatic Braking (RAB). . . .2-13, 5-83Rear center seat belt.............1-20Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).......5-48Rear Door Alert..........2-30, 2-31, 2-51Rear power windows.............2-63Rear seat.....................1-6Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch..................... .2-38Rear window wiper and washer
switches.....................2-37Rearview mirror................3-35RearView Monitor................4-3Recommended Fluids............10-2
Index11-5