Nissan Murano (2018 year). Instruction

NISSAN is committed to safe driving. How-
ever, you must choose not to drive under
the influence of alcohol. Every year thou-
sands of people are injured or killed in
alcohol-related collisions. Although the lo-
cal laws vary on what is considered to be
legally intoxicated, the fact is that alcohol
affects all people differently and most
people underestimate the effects of alco-
hol.

Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix!
That is true for drugs (over-the-counter,
prescription) and illegal drugs, too. Don’t
drive if your ability to operate your vehicle is
impaired by alcohol, drugs, or some other
physical condition.

DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Your NISSAN is designed for both normal
and off-road use. However, avoid driving in
deep water or mud as your NISSAN is
mainly designed for leisure use, unlike a
conventional off-road vehicle.

Remember that 2-wheel drive models are
less capable than all-wheel drive models
for rough road driving and extrication
when stuck in deep snow or mud, or the
like.

Please observe the following precautions:

WARNING

∙ Spinning the front wheels on slippery

surfaces may cause the AWD warning
message to display and the AWD sys-
tem to automatically switch from the
AWD to the 2WD mode. This could re-
duce the traction. Be especially careful
when towing a trailer (AWD models).

∙ Drive carefully when off the road and

avoid dangerous areas. Every person
who drives or rides in this vehicle
should be seated with their seat belt
fastened. This will keep you and your
passengers in position when driving
over rough terrain.

∙ Do not drive across steep slopes. In-

stead drive either straight up or
straight down the slopes. Off-road ve-
hicles can tip over sideways much
more easily than they can forward or
backward.

∙ Many hills are too steep for any ve-

hicle. If you drive up them, you may
stall. If you drive down them, you may
not be able to control your speed. If
you drive across them, you may roll
over.

∙ Do not shift gears while driving on

downhill grades as this could cause
loss of control of the vehicle.

∙ Stay alert when driving to the top of a

hill. At the top there could be a drop-
off or other hazard that could cause
an accident.

∙ If your engine stalls or you cannot

make it to the top of a steep hill, never
attempt to turn around. Your vehicle
could tip or roll over. Always back
straight down in R (Reverse) gear and
apply brakes to control your speed.

∙ Heavy braking going down a hill could

cause your brakes to overheat and
fade, resulting in loss of control and
an accident. Apply brakes lightly and
use a low gear to control your speed.

∙ Unsecured

cargo

can

thrown

around when driving over rough ter-
rain. Properly secure all cargo so it will
not be thrown forward and cause in-
jury to you or your passengers.

∙ Exceeding the roof rack capacity can

raise the center of gravity excessively
and affect the handling and stability
of the vehicle.

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∙ Secure heavy loads in the cargo area

as far forward and as low as possible.
Do not equip the vehicle with tires
larger than specified in this manual.
This could cause your vehicle to roll
over.

∙ Do not grip the inside or spokes of the

steering wheel when driving off-road.
The steering wheel could move sud-
denly and injure your hands. Instead
drive with your fingers and thumbs on
the outside of the rim.

∙ Before operating the vehicle, ensure

that the driver and all passengers
have their seat belts fastened.

∙ Always drive with the floor mats in

place as the floor may become hot.

∙ Lower your speed when encountering

strong crosswinds. With a higher cen-
ter of gravity, your NISSAN is more af-
fected by strong side winds. Slower
speeds ensure better vehicle control.

∙ Do not drive beyond the performance

capability of the tires, even with AWD
engaged.

∙ For AWD equipped vehicles, do not at-

tempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to
any drive or reverse position with the
engine running. Doing so may result
in drivetrain damage or unexpected
vehicle movement which could result
in serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.

∙ Do not attempt to test an AWD

equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel dyna-
mometer (such as the dynamometers
used by some states for emissions
testing), or similar equipment even if
the other two wheels are raised off the
ground. Make sure you inform test fa-
cility personnel that your vehicle is
equipped with AWD before it is placed
on a dynamometer. Using the wrong
test equipment may result in drive-
train damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in seri-
ous

vehicle

damage

personal

injury.

∙ When a wheel is off the ground due to

an unlevel surface, do not spin the
wheel excessively.

∙ Accelerating quickly, sharp steering

maneuvers or sudden braking may
cause loss of control.

∙ If at all possible, avoid sharp turning

maneuvers,

particularly

high

speeds. Your NISSAN vehicle has a
higher center of gravity than a pas-
senger car. The vehicle is not de-
signed for cornering at the same
speeds as passenger cars.

∙ Failure to operate this vehicle cor-

rectly could result in loss of control
and/or a rollover accident.

∙ Always use tires of the same type,

size, brand, construction (bias, bias-
belted, or radial), and tread pattern on
all four wheels. Install tire chains on
the front wheels when driving on slip-
pery roads and drive carefully.

∙ Be sure to check the brakes immedi-

ately after driving in mud or water. For
additional information, refer to “Brake
precautions” in this section.

∙ Avoid parking your vehicle on steep

hills. If you get out of the vehicle and it
rolls forward, backward or sideways,
you could be injured.

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∙ Whenever you drive off-road through

sand, mud or water as deep as the
wheel hub, more frequent mainte-
nance may be required. For additional
information, refer to “Maintenance
under severe operating conditions” in
the “Maintenance and schedules” sec-
tion of this manual.

WARNING

Do not operate the push-button igni-
tion switch while driving the vehicle ex-
cept in an emergency. (The engine will
stop when the ignition switch is pushed
three consecutive times in less than
1.5 seconds or the ignition switch is
pushed and held for more than 2 sec-
onds.) If the engine stops while the ve-
hicle is being driven, this could lead to a
crash and serious injury.

When the ignition switch is pushed without
depressing the brake pedal, the ignition
switch will illuminate.

If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or OFF
position, push the ignition switch center:

∙ Once to change to ACC.

∙ Two times to change to ON.

∙ Three times to change to OFF.

The shift lever can be moved from the P
(Park) position if the ignition switch is in
the ON position and the brake pedal is
depressed.

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If the battery of the vehicle is discharged,
the ignition switch cannot be moved
from the LOCK position.

Some indicators and warnings for opera-
tion are displayed on the vehicle informa-
tion display. For additional information, re-
fer to “Vehicle information display” in the
“Instruments and controls” section of this
manual.

OPERATING RANGE

The Intelligent Key functions can only be
used when the Intelligent Key is within the
specified operating range.

When the Intelligent Key battery is almost
discharged or strong radio waves are pres-
ent near the operating location, the Intelli-
gent Key system’s operating range becomes
narrower and may not function properly.

If the Intelligent Key is within the operating
range, it is possible for anyone, even some-
one who does not carry the Intelligent Key,
to push the ignition switch to start the en-
gine.

The operating range of the engine start
function is inside of the vehicle

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∙ The luggage area is not included in the

operating range, but the Intelligent Key
may function.

∙ If the Intelligent Key is placed on the

instrument panel, inside the glove box,
storage bin or door pocket, the Intelli-
gent Key may not function.

∙ If the Intelligent Key is placed near the

door or window outside the vehicle, the
Intelligent Key may function.

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
POSITIONS

LOCK (Normal parking position)

The ignition switch can only be locked in
this position.

The ignition switch will be unlocked when it
is pushed to the ACC position while carry-
ing the Intelligent Key.

The ignition switch will lock when any door
is opened or closed with the ignition
switched off.

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ACC (Accessories)

This position activates electrical accesso-
ries, such as the radio, when the engine is
not running.

ACC has a battery saver feature that will
turn the ignition switch to the OFF position
after a period of time under the following
conditions:

∙ All doors are closed.

∙ The shift lever is in P (Park).

∙ The hazard lamps are off.

∙ The turn signals are off.

The battery saver feature will be canceled if
any of the following occur:

∙ Any door is opened.

∙ The shift lever is moved out of P (Park).

∙ The ignition switch changes position.

∙ The hazard lamps are turned on.

ON (Normal operating position)

This position turns on the ignition system
and electrical accessories.

ON has a battery saver feature that will turn
the ignition switch to the OFF position, if the
vehicle is not running, after some time un-
der the following conditions:

∙ All doors are closed.

∙ The shift lever is in P (Park).

∙ The hazard lamps are off.

∙ The turn signals are off.

The battery saver feature will be canceled if
any of the following occur:

∙ Any door is opened.

∙ The shift lever is moved out of the P

(Park) position.

∙ The ignition switch changes position.

∙ The hazard lamps are turned on.

∙ The turn signals are turned on.

CAUTION

Do not leave the vehicle with the igni-
tion switch in the ACC or ON position
when the engine is not running for an
extended period. This can discharge the
battery.

OFF

The ignition switch is in the OFF position
when the engine is turned off using the
ignition switch. The ignition switch heart
beat function (pulsed illumination) may ac-
tivate for a period of time when any door is
unlocked

and

when

the

door

opened/closed status changes in the OFF
and ACC positions.

EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF

To shut off the engine in an emergency
situation while driving, perform the follow-
ing procedure:

∙ Rapidly push the ignition switch three

consecutive times in less than 1.5 sec-
onds, or

∙ Push and hold the ignition switch for

more than 2 seconds.

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NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®
BATTERY DISCHARGE

If the battery of the NISSAN Intelligent Key®
is discharged, or environmental conditions
interfere with the Intelligent Key operation,
start the engine according to the following
procedure:

1. Place the shift lever in the P (Park) posi-

tion.

2. Firmly apply the foot brake.

3. Touch the ignition switch with the Intel-

ligent Key as illustrated. (A chime will
sound.)

(After step 3 is performed, when the
ignition switch is pushed without de-
pressing the brake pedal, the ignition
switch position will change to ON.)

4. Push the ignition switch while depress-

ing the brake pedal within 10 seconds
after the chime sounds. The engine will
start.

NOTE:

∙ When the ignition switch is pushed to

the ON position or the engine is
started by the above procedure, the
Intelligent Key battery discharge in-
dicator appears in the vehicle infor-
mation display even when the Intelli-
gent Key is inside the vehicle. This is
not a malfunction. To turn off the In-
telligent Key battery discharge indi-
cator, touch the ignition switch with
the Intelligent Key again.

∙ If the Intelligent Key battery dis-

charge indicator appears, replace the
battery as soon as possible. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Battery
replacement” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
section of this manual.

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM

The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the engine to start without
the use of the registered key.

If the engine fails to start using a registered
key (for example, when interference is
caused by another registered key, an auto-
mated toll road device or automatic pay-
ment device on the key ring), restart the
engine using the following procedure:

1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON po-

sition for approximately 5 seconds.

2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or

LOCK position, and wait approximately
10 seconds.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.

4. Restart the engine while holding the

device (which may have caused the in-
terference) separate from the regis-
tered key.

If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN
recommends placing the registered key on
a separate key ring to avoid interference
from other devices.

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∙ Make sure the area around the vehicle is

clear.

∙ Check fluid levels such as engine oil,

coolant, brake fluid, and windshield-
washer fluid as frequently as possible,
or at least whenever you refuel.

∙ Check that all windows and lights are

clean.

∙ Visually inspect tires for their appear-

ance and condition. Also check tires for
proper inflation.

∙ Check that all doors are closed.

∙ Position

seat

and

adjust

head

restraints/headrests.

∙ Adjust inside and outside mirrors.

∙ Fasten seat belts and ask all passen-

gers to do likewise.

∙ Check the operation of warning lights

when the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position. For additional information,
refer to “Warning lights, indicator lights
and audible reminders” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this
manual.

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N

(Neutral). P (Park) is recommended.
The starter is designed not to oper-
ate unless the shift lever is in either P
(Park) or N (Neutral).

3. Push the ignition switch to the ON po-

sition. Depress the brake pedal and
push the ignition switch to start the
engine.

To start the engine immediately, push
and release the ignition switch while
depressing the brake pedal with the
ignition switch in any position.

∙ If the engine is very hard to start in

extremely cold weather or when re-
starting, depress

the

accelerator

pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to the
floor) and while holding, crank the en-
gine. Release the accelerator pedal
when the engine starts.

∙ If the engine is very hard to start be-

cause it is flooded, depress the accel-
erator pedal all the way to the floor
and hold it. Push the ignition switch
to the ON position to start cranking
the engine. After 5 or 6 seconds, stop
cranking by pushing the ignition

switch to the LOCK position. After
cranking the engine, release the ac-
celerator pedal. Crank the engine
with your foot off the accelerator
pedal by depressing the brake pedal
and pushing the ignition switch to
start the engine. If the engine starts,
but fails to run, repeat the above pro-
cedure.

CAUTION

Do not operate the starter for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start, push the ignition switch
to the OFF position and wait 10 seconds
before cranking again, otherwise the
starter could be damaged.

4. Warm-up:

Allow the engine to idle for at least
30 seconds after starting. Do not race
the engine while warming it up. Drive at
a moderate speed for a short distance
first, especially in cold weather. In cold
weather, keep the engine running for a
minimum of 2 to 3 minutes before
shutting it off. Starting and stopping
the engine over a short period of time
may make the vehicle more difficult to
start.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

STARTING THE ENGINE

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5. To stop the engine, move the shift lever

into the P (Park) position and push the
ignition switch to the OFF position.

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
running (phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.).

2. The 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.

REMOTE ENGINE START
(if so equipped)

Vehicles started with the Remote Engine
Start require the ignition switch to be
placed in the ON position before the shift
lever can be moved from the P (Park) posi-
tion. To place the ignition switch in the ON
position, follow these steps:

1. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is on

you.

2. Apply the brake.

3. Push the ignition switch once to the ON

position.

For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT)

WARNING

∙ Do not depress the accelerator pedal

while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive), or M
(Manual shift mode). Always depress
the brake pedal until shifting is com-
pleted. Failure to do so could cause
you to lose control and have an
accident.

∙ Cold engine idle speed is high, so use

caution when shifting into a forward
or reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.

∙ Do not downshift abruptly on slippery

roads. This may cause a loss of
control.

∙ Never shift to either the P (Park) or R

(Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D
(Drive) position while the vehicle is re-
versing. This could cause an accident
or damage the transmission.

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Starting and driving

CAUTION

∙ To avoid possible damage to your ve-

hicle, when stopping the vehicle on an
uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle by
depressing the accelerator pedal. The
foot brake should be used for this
purpose.

∙ Except in an emergency, do not shift

to the N (Neutral) position while driv-
ing. Coasting with the transmission in
the N (Neutral) position may cause se-
rious damage to the transmission.

The CVT in your vehicle is electronically
controlled to produce maximum power
and smooth operation.

The recommended operating procedures
for this transmission are shown on the fol-
lowing pages. Follow these procedures for
maximum vehicle performance and driv-
ing enjoyment.

Engine power may be automatically re-
duced to protect the CVT if the engine
speed increases quickly when driving on
slippery roads or while being tested on
some dynamometers.

Starting the vehicle

1. After starting the engine, fully depress

the foot brake pedal before moving the
shift lever out of the P (Park) position.
This Continuously Variable Transmis-
sion is designed so that the foot
brake pedal must be depressed be-
fore shifting from P (Park) to any driv-
ing position while the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
The shift lever cannot be moved out
of the P (Park) position and into any
of the other positions if the ignition
switch is placed in the LOCK, OFF or
ACC position.

2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed

and move the shift lever to a driving
position.

3. Release the parking brake and foot

brake pedal, and then gradually start
the vehicle in motion.

WARNING

∙ Do not depress the accelerator pedal

while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive), or M
(Manual shift mode) position. Always
depress the brake pedal until shifting
is completed. Failure to do so could
cause you to lose control and have an
accident.

∙ Cold engine idle speed is high, so use

caution when shifting into a forward
or reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.

∙ Never shift to either the P (Park) or R

(Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D
(Drive) position while the vehicle is re-
versing. This could cause an accident
or damage the transmission.

∙ Do not downshift abruptly on slippery

roads. This may cause a loss of
control.

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CAUTION

∙ To avoid possible damage to your ve-

hicle, when stopping the vehicle on an
uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle by
depressing the accelerator pedal. The
foot brake should be used for this
purpose.

∙ Except in an emergency, do not shift

to the N (Neutral) position while driv-
ing. Coasting with the transmission in
the N (Neutral) position may cause se-
rious damage to the transmission.

Shifting

After starting the engine, fully depress the
brake pedal, press the shift lever button
and move the shift lever from the P (Park)
position to any of the desired shift posi-
tions.

WARNING

Apply the parking brake if the shift lever
is in any position while the engine is not
running. Failure to do so could cause
the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll
away and result in serious personal in-
jury or property damage.

CAUTION

Use the P (Park) or R (Reverse) position
only when the vehicle is completely
stopped.

P (Park)

CAUTION

To prevent transmission damage, use
the P (Park) position only when the ve-
hicle is completely stopped.

Use the P (Park) shift lever position when
the vehicle is parked or when starting the
engine. Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped. The brake pedal must be de-
pressed and the shift lever button
pressed in to move the shift lever from N
(Neutral) or any drive position to P (Park).
Apply the parking brake. When parking on a
hill, apply the parking brake first, then move
the shift lever into the P (Park) position.

R (Reverse)

CAUTION

To prevent transmission damage, use
the R (Reverse) position only when the
vehicle is completely stopped.

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Use the R (Reverse) position to back up.
Make

sure

the

vehicle

completely

stopped before selecting the R (Reverse)
position. The brake pedal must be de-
pressed and the shift lever button
pressed in to move the shift lever from P
(Park), N (Neutral) or any drive position to
R (Reverse).

N (Neutral)

Neither forward nor reverse gear is en-
gaged. The engine can be started in this
position. You may shift to N (Neutral) and
restart a stalled engine while the vehicle is
moving.

D (Drive)

Use this position for all normal forward
driving.

Manual shift mode

When the shift lever is in the manual shift
gate, the transmission is ready for the
manual shift mode. Shift ranges can be
selected manually by moving the shift le-
ver up or down. To cancel manual shift
mode, return the shift lever to the D (Drive)
position. The transmission returns to auto-
matic driving mode.

When the shift lever is shifted from D (Drive)
to the manual shift gate with the vehicle
stopped or while driving, the transmission
enters the manual shift mode. Shift ranges
can be selected manually. In the manual

shift mode, the shift range is displayed on
the position indicator in the meter. When
moving the shift lever to the manual shift
gate, the position indicator displays 1 (first)
up to 7 (seventh) depending on vehicle
speed.

Shift ranges up or down one by one as
follows:

⇔ 2 ⇔ 3 ⇔ 4 ⇔ 5⇔ 6⇔ 7

7 (Seventh)

Use this position for all normal forward
driving at highway speeds.

6 (Sixth) and 5 (Fifth)

Use this position when driving up long
slopes, or for engine braking when driving
down long slopes.

4 (Fourth), 3 (Third) and 2 (Second)

Use these positions for hill climbing or en-
gine braking on downhill grades.

1 (First)

Use this position when climbing steep hills
slowly or when driving slowly, or for maxi-
mum engine braking on steep downhill
grades.

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∙ Remember not to drive at high speeds

for extended periods of time in lower
than seventh gear. This reduces fuel
economy.

When shifting up

Move the shift lever to the + (up) side. (Shifts
to higher range.)

When shifting down

Move the shift lever to the

⫺ (down) side.

(Shifts to lower range.)

∙ The transmission will automatically

downshift the gears. (For example, if you
select the third range, the transmission
will shift down between the third and
first gears.)

∙ Moving the shift lever rapidly to the

same side twice will shift the ranges in
succession.

When canceling the manual shift mode

Return the shift lever to the D (Drive) posi-
tion to return the transmission to the nor-
mal driving mode.

∙ In the manual shift mode, the trans-

mission may not shift to the selected
gear. This helps maintain driving per-
formance and reduces the chance of
vehicle damage or loss of control.

∙ When this situation occurs, the Con-

tinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator light will blink and
the chime will sound.

∙ In the manual shift mode, the trans-

mission may shift up automatically to
a higher range than selected if the
engine speed is too high. When the
vehicle speed decreases, the trans-
mission automatically shifts down
and shifts to first gear before the ve-
hicle comes to a stop.

∙ CVT operation is limited to automatic

drive mode when CVT fluid tempera-
ture is extremely low even if manual
shift mode is selected. This is not a mal-
function. When CVT fluid warms up,
manual mode can be selected.

∙ When the CVT fluid temperature is high,

the shift range may upshift in lower
rpm than usual. This is not a malfunc-
tion.

Shift lock release

If the battery charge is low or discharged,
the shift lever may not be moved from the
P (Park) position even with the brake pedal
depressed and the shift lever button
pressed. To move the shift lever, perform
the following procedure:

1. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or

LOCK position.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Remove the shift lock release cover us-

ing a suitable tool.

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4. Push down the shift lock release using

a suitable tool.

5. Press the shift lever button and move

the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position
while holding down the shift lock re-
lease. The vehicle may be moved to the
desired location. Replace the removed
shift lock release cover after the opera-
tion. If the shift lever cannot be moved
out of the P (Park) position, have the
Continuously

Variable

Transmission

system checked as soon as possible. It
is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.

WARNING

If the shift lever cannot be moved from
the P (Park) position while the engine is
running and the brake pedal is de-
pressed, the stop lights may not work.
Malfunctioning stop lights could cause
an

accident

injuring

yourself

and

others.

Accelerator downshift
— in D (Drive) position —

For passing or hill climbing, depress the
accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts
the transmission down into a lower gear,
depending on the vehicle speed.

High fluid temperature protection
mode

This transmission has a high fluid tem-
perature protection mode. If the fluid tem-
perature becomes too high (for example,
when climbing steep grades in high tem-
peratures with heavy loads, such as when
towing a trailer), engine power and, under
some conditions, vehicle speed will be de-
creased

automatically

reduce

the

chance of transmission damage. Vehicle
speed can be controlled with the accelera-
tor pedal, but the engine and vehicle speed
may be limited.

Fail-safe

If the vehicle is driven under extreme
conditions, such as excessive wheel
spinning and subsequent hard braking,
the fail-safe system may be activated.
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
may come on to indicate the fail-safe

mode is activated. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL)” in the “Instruments and con-
trols” section of this manual. This will oc-
cur even if all electrical circuits are func-
tioning properly. In this case, place the
ignition switch in the OFF position and
wait for 10 seconds. Then push the
switch back to the ON position. The ve-
hicle should return to its normal operat-
ing condition. If it does not return to its
normal operating condition, have the
transmission checked and repaired, if
necessary. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

WARNING

When the high fluid temperature pro-
tection mode or fail-safe operation oc-
curs, vehicle speed may be gradually re-
duced. The reduced speed may be lower
than other traffic, which could increase
the chance of a collision. Be especially
careful when driving. If necessary, pull
to the side of the road at a safe place
and allow the transmission to return to
normal operation, or have it repaired if
necessary.

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WARNING

∙ Be sure the parking brake is fully re-

leased before driving. Failure to do so
can cause brake failure and lead to an
accident.

∙ Do not release the parking brake from

outside the vehicle.

∙ Do not use the shift lever in place of

the parking brake. When parking, be
sure

the

parking

brake

fully

engaged.

∙ To help avoid risk of injury or death

through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, do not
leave children, people who require the
assistance of others or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed ve-
hicle on a warm day can quickly be-
come high enough to cause a signifi-
cant risk of injury or death to people
and pets.

To engage:

Firmly depress the parking brake.

To release:

1. Firmly apply the foot brake.

2. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) po-

sition.

3. Firmly depress the parking brake pedal

and it will release.

4. Before driving, be sure the brake warn-

ing light goes out.

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions for proper use of the BSW
system could result in serious injury or
death.

∙ The BSW system is not a replacement

for proper driving procedures and is
not designed to prevent contact with
vehicles or objects. When changing
lanes, always use the side and rear
mirrors and turn and look in the direc-
tion your vehicle will move to ensure it
is safe to change lanes. Never rely
solely on the BSW system.

The BSW system helps alert the driver of
other vehicles in adjacent lanes when
changing lanes.

LSD0158

PARKING BRAKE

BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW)
(if so equipped)

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1. Side BSW/RCTA Indicator Light

2. BSW/RCTA Indicator

BSW SYSTEM OPERATION

The BSW system operates above approxi-
mately 20 mph (32 km/h).

If the radar sensors detect a vehicle in the
detection zone, the side BSW/RCTA indica-
tor light (1) illuminates. If the turn signal is
then activated, the system chimes (twice)
and the side BSW/RCTA indicator light
flashes. The BSW indicator light continues
to flash until the detected vehicle leaves
the detection zone.

The side BSW/RCTA indicator light illumi-
nates for a few seconds when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position.

The brightness of the side BSW/RCTA indi-
cator light is adjusted automatically de-
pending on the brightness of the ambient
light.

If a vehicle comes into the detection zone
after the driver activates the turn signal,
then only the side BSW/RCTA indicator light
flashes and no chime sounds. For addi-
tional information, refer to “BSW driving
situations” in this section.

LSD2749

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