Nissan Murano. Manual - part 997

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE

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.)

Steering wheel

Check for changes in the steering condition, such as excessive play, hard steering or 
strange noises. Check that it has the specified play.
Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in)

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Warning lamps and 
chimes

Make sure that all warning lamps and chimes are operating properly.

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Windshield defogger

Check that the air comes out of the defogger outlets properly and in good quantity when 
operating the heater or air conditioner.

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Windshield wiper and 
washer

Check that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do not streak.

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Battery

Except for maintenance free battery; Check the fluid level in each cell. It should be be-
tween the “UPPER” and “LOWER” lines. Vehicles operated in high temperatures or un-
der severe conditions require frequent checks of the battery fluid level.

PG-3

Brake (and clutch) fluid 
level(s)

For Manual Transmission (MT) model; Make sure that the brake and clutch fluid levels 
are between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on the reservoir(s).
Except for Manual Transmission (MT) model; Make sure that the brake fluid level is be-
tween the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on the reservoir.

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Coolant level

Check the coolant level when the coolant is cold. Make sure that the coolant level is 
between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on the reservoir.

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Engine drive belt(s)

Make sure that drive belt(s) is/are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.

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Engine oil level

Check the level after parking the vehicle (on a level ground) and turning off the engine.

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Fluid leaks

Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil, water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has been 
parked for a while. Water dripping from the air conditioner after use is normal. If you 
should notice any leaks or if fuel fumes are evident, check for cause and have it cor-
rected immediately.

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Power steering fluid 
level and lines

Check the level when the fluid is cold, with the engine off. Check the lines for proper 
attachment, leaks, cracks, etc.

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Windshield washer fluid

Check that there is adequate fluid in the reservoir.

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FOR NORTH AMERICA

FOR NORTH AMERICA : Introduction of Periodic Maintenance

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The following tables show the normal maintenance schedule. Depending upon weather and atmospheric con-
ditions, varying road surfaces, individual driving habits and vehicle usage, additional or more frequent mainte-
nance may be required.
Periodic maintenance beyond the last period shown on the tables requires similar maintenance.

ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE

Abbreviations: R = Replace, I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Perform either at number of miles, kilometers 
or months, whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

5

(8)

6

10

(16)

12

15

(24)

18

20

(32)

24

25

(40)

30

30

(48)

36

35

(56)

42

40

(64)

48

45

(72)

48

Drive belts

NOTE (1)

I*

Air cleaner filter 

NOTE (2)

R

EVAP vapor lines 

I*

I*

Fuel lines

I*

I*

Fuel filter

NOTE (3)

Engine coolant*

NOTE (4)(5)

Engine  oil 

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Engine oil filter (Use genuine NISSAN en-
gine oil filter or equivalent) 

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Spark plugs (Iridium-tipped type)

NOTE (6)

Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km)

Intake & exhaust valve clearance

NOTE (7)

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Perform either at number of miles, kilometers 
or months, whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

50

(80)

60

55

(88)

66

60

(96)

72

65

(104)

78

70

(112)

84

75

(120)

90

80

(128)

96

85

(136)

102

90

(144)

108

Drive belts

NOTE (1)

I*

I*

I*

I*

I*

Air cleaner filter 

NOTE (2)

R

R

EVAP vapor lines 

I*

I*

Fuel lines

I*

I*

Fuel filter

NOTE (3)

Engine coolant*

NOTE (4)(5)

Engine  oil 

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Engine oil filter (Use genuine NISSAN en-
gine oil filter or equivalent) 

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Spark plugs (Iridium-tipped type)

NOTE (6)

Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km)

Intake & exhaust valve clearance

NOTE (7)

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

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Perform either at number of miles, kilometers 
or months, whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

95

(152)

114

100

(160)

120

105

(168)

126

110

(176)

132

115

(184)

138

120

(192)

144

Drive belts

NOTE (1)

I*

I*

I*

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Air cleaner filter 

NOTE (2)

R

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EVAP vapor lines

I*

I*

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Fuel lines

I*

I*

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NOTE:

• (1) After 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts if

found damaged. 

• (2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.

• (3) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to FL section.

• (4) First replacement interval is 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months. After first replacement, replace every 75,000 miles

(120,000 km) or 60 months.

• (5) Use only Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze / Coolant (blue) or equivalent with proper mixture ratio of 50% antifreeze and 50%

demineralized or distilled water. Mixing any other type of coolant or the use of non-distilled water will reduce the life expectancy of the
factory-fill coolant.

• (6) Replace spark plug when the spark plug gap exceeds 1.4 mm (0.055 in), even if within specified periodic replacement mileage.

• (7) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.

*: Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and intervals are
required.

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

Abbreviations: R= Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary.

Fuel filter

NOTE (3)

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Engine coolant*

NOTE (4)(5)

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Engine  oil 

R

R

R

R

R

R

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Engine oil filter (Use genuine NISSAN engine 
oil filter or equivalent) 

R

R

R

R

R

R

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Spark plugs (Iridium-tipped type)

NOTE (6)

Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km)

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Intake & exhaust valve clearance

NOTE (7)

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MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference Page

Perform either at number of miles, kilometers 
or months, whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

95

(152)

114

100

(160)

120

105

(168)

126

110

(176)

132

115

(184)

138

120

(192)

144

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Perform either at number of miles, kilome-
ters or months, whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

5

(8)

6

10

(16)

12

15

(24)

18

20

(32)

24

25

(40)

30

30

(48)

36

35

(56)

42

40

(64)

48

45

(72)

54

Brake line & cables

I

I

I

I

Brake pads, rotors

I

I

I

I

Brake fluid 

R

R

CVT fluid 

NOTE (1)

I

I

I

I

Transfer oil & differential gear oil

NOTE (2)

I

I

I

I

Steering gear and linkage, axle and sus-

pension parts 

I

I

Tire rotation

NOTE (3)

Propeller shaft (AWD) & drive shaft boots

I

I

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Exhaust system

I

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In-cabin microfilter

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MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Perform either at number of miles, kilome-
ters or months, whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

50

(80)

60

55

(88)

66

60

(96)

72

65

(104)

78

70

(112)

84

75

(120)

90

80

(128)

96

85

(136)

102

90

(144)

108

Brake line & cables

I

I

I

I

I

Brake pads, rotors 

I

I

I

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• Maintenance items with “

” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Condi-

tions”.

• (1) Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid. If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, of driving on rough or muddy roads,

inspect CVT fluid deterioration at a NISSAN dealer every 60,000 miles (96,000 km), then change CVT fluid if necessary. And if the
inspection is not performed, change (not just inspect) CVT fluid every 60,000 miles (96,000 km). 

• (2) If tower a trailer, using a camper or car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil at every 20,000

miles (32,000 km) or 24 months.

• (3) Refer to “Tire rotation” under “GENERAL MAINTENANCE” heading earlier in this section.

MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle is
mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be per-
formed on the following items as shown in the table.
Severe driving conditions
• Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles (8 km).
• Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) with outside temperatures remaining below freezing.
• Operating in hot weather in stop-and-go “rush hour” traffic.
• Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for long distances, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery use.
• Driving in dusty conditions.

Brake fluid 

R

R

CVT  fluid 

NOTE  (1)

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Transfer  oil  &  differential  gear  oil

NOTE  (2)

I

I

I

I

I

Steering gear and linkage, axle and sus-

pension parts 

I

I

Tire rotation

NOTE (3)

Propeller shaft (AWD) & drive shaft boots

I

I

I

I

I

Exhaust system

I

I

In-cabin microfilter

R

R

R

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference Page

Perform either at number of miles, kilome-
ters or months, whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

95

(152)

114

100

(160)

120

105

(168)

126

110

(176)

132

115

(184)

138

120

(192)

90

Brake line & cables

I

I

I

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Brake pads, rotors 

I

I

I

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Brake fluid 

R

R

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CVT fluid 

NOTE (1)

I

I

I

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Transfer oil & differential gear oil

NOTE (2)

I

I

I

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MA-32

Steering gear and linkage, axle and sus-

pension parts 

I

I

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MA-38

Tire rotation

NOTE (3)

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Propeller shaft (AWD) & drive shaft boots

I

I

I

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Exhaust system

I

I

MA-29

In-cabin microfilter

R

R

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VTL-87

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Perform either at number of miles, kilome-
ters or months, whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

50

(80)

60

55

(88)

66

60

(96)

72

65

(104)

78

70

(112)

84

75

(120)

90

80

(128)

96

85

(136)

102

90

(144)

108