Nissan Murano (2018 year). Instruction

RISE-UP AND BUILD-UP

The system gradually adjusts braking
power during normal braking to help pro-
vide an enhanced brake feel.

BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTION

During braking while driving through turns,
the system optimizes the distribution of
force to each of the four wheels depending
on the radius of the turn.

WARNING

∙ The VDC system is designed to help

the driver maintain stability but does
not prevent accidents due to abrupt
steering operation at high speeds or
by careless or dangerous driving
techniques. Reduce vehicle speed and
be especially careful when driving and
cornering on slippery surfaces and al-
ways drive carefully.

∙ Do not modify the vehicle’s suspen-

sion. If suspension parts such as
shock absorbers, struts, springs, sta-
bilizer bars, bushings and wheels are
not NISSAN recommended for your
vehicle or are extremely deteriorated,
the VDC system may not operate
properly. This could adversely affect
vehicle handling performance, and
the

indicator may flash or both

the

and

indicator lights

may illuminate.

∙ If brake related parts such as brake

pads, rotors and calipers are not
NISSAN recommended or are ex-
tremely deteriorated, the VDC system
may not operate properly and both

the

and

the

indicator

lights may illuminate.

∙ If engine control related parts are not

NISSAN recommended or are ex-
tremely deteriorated, both the
and

indicator

lights

may

illuminate.

∙ When driving on extremely inclined

surfaces such as higher banked cor-
ners, the VDC system may not operate
properly and the

indicator may

flash or both the

and

indi-

cator lights may illuminate. Do not
drive on these types of roads.

∙ When driving on an unstable surface

such as a turntable, ferry, elevator or
ramp, the

indicator may flash or

both

the

and

indicator

lights may illuminate. This is not a
malfunction. Restart the engine after
driving onto a stable surface.

∙ If wheels or tires other than the

NISSAN recommended ones are used,
the VDC system may not operate
properly and the

indicator may

flash or both the

and

indi-

cator lights may illuminate.

∙ The VDC system is not a substitute for

winter tires or tire chains on a snow
covered road.

Starting and driving

5-89

WARNING

∙ Never rely solely on the hill start assist

system to prevent the vehicle from
moving backward on a hill. Always
drive carefully and attentively. De-
press the brake pedal when the ve-
hicle is stopped on a steep hill. Be es-
pecially careful when stopped on a hill
on frozen or muddy roads. Failure to
prevent the vehicle from rolling back-
wards may result in a loss of control of
the vehicle and possible serious injury
or death.

∙ The hill start assist system is not de-

signed to hold the vehicle at a stand-
still on a hill. Depress the brake pedal
when the vehicle is stopped on a
steep hill. Failure to do so may cause
the vehicle to roll backwards and may
result in a collision or serious personal
injury.

∙ The hill start assist may not prevent

the vehicle from rolling backwards on
a hill under all load or road conditions.
Always be prepared to depress the
brake pedal to prevent the vehicle
from rolling backwards. Failure to do
so may result in a collision or serious
personal injury.

When the vehicle is stopped on a hill, the hill
start assist system automatically keeps
the brakes applied. This helps prevent the
vehicle from rolling backward in the time it
takes the driver to release the brake pedal
and apply the accelerator.

Hill start assist will operate automatically
under the following conditions:

∙ The shift lever is moved to a forward or

reverse gear.

∙ The vehicle is stopped completely on a

hill by applying the brake.

∙ The hill grade is above 10%.

The maximum holding time is two sec-
onds. After two seconds the vehicle will be-
gin to roll back and hill start assist will stop
operating completely.

Hill start assist will not operate when the
shift lever is moved to N (Neutral) or P (Park)
or on a flat and level road.

FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK

To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
de-icer through the key hole. If the lock
becomes frozen, heat the key before in-
serting it into the key hole, or use the
NISSAN Intelligent Key®.

ANTIFREEZE

In the winter when it is anticipated that the
temperature will drop below 32°F (0°C),
check the antifreeze to assure proper win-
ter protection. For additional information,
refer to “Engine cooling system” in the “Do-
it-yourself ” section of this manual.

BATTERY

If the battery is not fully charged during
extremely cold weather conditions, the
battery fluid may freeze and damage the
battery. To maintain maximum efficiency,
the battery should be checked regularly.
For additional information, refer to “Battery”
in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.

HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM

COLD WEATHER DRIVING

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Starting and driving

DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER

If the vehicle is to be left outside without
anti-freeze, drain the cooling system, in-
cluding the engine block. Refill before oper-
ating the vehicle. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Changing engine coolant” in
the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.

TIRE EQUIPMENT

1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed to

provide superior performance on dry
pavement. However, the performance
of these tires will be substantially re-
duced in snowy and icy conditions. If
you operate your vehicle on snowy or
icy roads, NISSAN recommends the use
of MUD & SNOW or ALL SEASON TIRES
on all four wheels. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for the tire
type, size, speed rating and availability
information.

2. For additional traction on icy roads,

studded tires may be used. However,
some U.S. states and Canadian prov-
inces prohibit their use. Check local,
state and provincial laws before install-
ing studded tires.

Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow
tires.

3. Tire chains may be used. For additional

information, refer to “Tire chains” in the
“Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.

SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT

It is recommended that the following items
be carried in the vehicle during winter:

∙ A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to re-

move ice and snow from the windows
and wiper blades.

∙ A sturdy, flat board to be placed under

the jack to give it firm support.

∙ A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow-

drifts.

∙ Extra

washer

fluid

refill

the

windshield-washer fluid reservoir.

DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE

WARNING

∙ Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain),

very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have much less traction or “grip” un-
der these conditions. Try to avoid driv-
ing on wet ice until the road is salted
or sanded.

∙ Whatever the condition, drive with

caution. Accelerate and slow down
with care. If accelerating or down-
shifting too fast, the drive wheels will
lose even more traction.

∙ Allow more stopping distance under

these conditions. Braking should be
started sooner than on dry pavement.

∙ Allow greater following distances on

slippery roads.

∙ Watch for slippery spots (glare ice).

These may appear on an otherwise
clear road in shaded areas. If a patch
of ice is seen ahead, brake before
reaching it. Try not to brake while on
the ice, and avoid any sudden steering
maneuvers.

Starting and driving

5-91

∙ Do not use the cruise control on slip-

pery roads.

∙ Snow can trap dangerous exhaust

gases under your vehicle. Keep snow
clear of the exhaust pipe and from
around your vehicle.

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
(if so equipped)

Engine block heaters are used to assist
with cold temperature starting.

The engine block heater should be used
when the outside temperature is 20°F (-7°C)
or lower.

WARNING

∙ Do not use your engine block heater

with an ungrounded electrical system
or a 2-pronged adapter. You can be
seriously

injured

electrical

shock if you use an ungrounded
connection.

∙ Disconnect and properly store the en-

gine block heater cord before starting
the engine. Damage to the cord could
result in an electrical shock and can
cause serious injury.

∙ Use a heavy-duty 3-wire, 3-pronged

extension cord rated for at least 10 A.
Plug the extension cord into a Ground
Fault

Interrupt

(GFI)

protected,

grounded 110-VAC outlet. Failure to
use the proper extension cord or a
grounded outlet can result in a fire or
electrical shock and cause serious
personal injury.

To use the engine block heater:

1. Turn the engine off.

2. Open the hood and unwrap the engine

block heater cord.

3. Plug the engine block heater cord into

a grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged exten-
sion cord.

4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground

Fault

Interrupt

(GFI)

protected,

grounded 110-volt AC (VAC) outlet.

5. The engine block heater must be

plugged in for at least 2 to 4 hours,
depending on outside temperatures,
to properly warm the engine coolant.
Use an appropriate timer to turn the
engine block heater on.

6. Before starting the engine, unplug and

properly store the cord to keep it away
from moving parts.

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Starting and driving

Push the switch on to warn other drivers
when you must stop or park under emer-
gency conditions. All turn signal lights flash.

WARNING

∙ If stopping for an emergency, be sure

to move the vehicle well off the road.

∙ Do not use the hazard warning flash-

ers while moving on the highway un-
less unusual circumstances force you
to drive so slowly that your vehicle
might become a hazard to other
traffic.

∙ Turn signals do not work when the

hazard warning flasher lights are on.

The flashers will operate with the ignition
switch placed in any position.

Some jurisdictions may prohibit the use
of the hazard warning flasher switch
while driving.

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

– Rapidly push the push-button ignition

switch three consecutive times in less
than 1.5 seconds, or

– Push and hold the push-button ignition

switch for more than 2 seconds.

LIC0394

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH

EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF

6-2

In case of emergency

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)

This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS). It monitors
tire pressure of all tires except the spare.
When the low tire pressure warning light is
lit, and the “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air”
warning appears in the vehicle information
display, one or more of your tires is signifi-
cantly under-inflated. If equipped, the sys-
tem also displays pressure of all tires (ex-
cept the spare tire) on the display screen by
sending a signal from a sensor that is in-
stalled in each wheel. If the vehicle is being
driven with low tire pressure, the TPMS will
activate and warn you of it by the low tire
pressure warning light. This system will ac-
tivate only when the vehicle is driven at
speeds above 16 mph (25 km/h). For addi-
tional information, refer to “Warning lights,
indicator lights and audible reminders” in
the “Instruments and controls” section and
“Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.

WARNING

∙ Radio waves could adversely affect

electric medical equipment. Those
who use a pacemaker should contact
the

electric

medical

equipment

manufacturer for the possible influ-
ences before use.

∙ If the low tire pressure warning light

illuminates while driving, avoid sud-
den steering maneuvers or abrupt
braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off
the road to a safe location and stop
the vehicle as soon as possible. Driv-
ing with under-inflated tires may per-
manently damage the tires and in-
crease the likelihood of tire failure.
Serious vehicle damage could occur
and may lead to an accident and could
result

serious

personal

injury.

Check the tire pressure for all four
tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the
recommended COLD tire pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation label to turn the low tire pres-
sure warning light OFF. If you have a
flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as
soon as possible. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.

∙ When replacing a wheel without TPMS

such as the spare tire, the TPMS will
not function and the low tire pressure
warning light will flash for approxi-
mately one minute. The light will re-
main on after one minute. Have your
tires replaced and/or TPMS system
reset as soon as possible. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for these services.

∙ Replacing tires with those not origi-

nally specified by NISSAN could affect
the proper operation of the TPMS.

∙ Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol

tire sealant into the tires, as this may
cause a malfunction of the tire pres-
sure sensors.

∙ If the light still comes on while driving

after adjusting the tire pressure, a tire
may be flat or the TPMS may be mal-
functioning. If you have a flat tire, re-
place it with a spare tire as soon as
possible. If no tire is flat and all tires
are properly inflated, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer.

FLAT TIRE

In case of emergency

6-3

CHANGING A FLAT TIRE

If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions
below:

Stopping the vehicle

1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and

away from traffic.

2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

3. Park on a level surface and apply the

parking brake. Move the shift lever to P
(Park).

4. Turn off the engine.

5. Raise the hood to warn other traffic

and to signal professional road assis-
tance personnel that you need assis-
tance.

6. Have all passengers get out of the ve-

hicle and stand in a safe place, away
from traffic and clear of the vehicle.

WARNING

∙ Make sure the parking brake is se-

curely applied and the shift lever is
shifted into P (Park).

∙ Never change tires when the vehicle is

on a slope, ice or slippery areas. This is
hazardous.

∙ Never change tires if oncoming traffic

is close to your vehicle. Wait for pro-
fessional road assistance.

Blocks

Flat tire

Blocking wheels

Place suitable blocks at both the front and
back of the wheel diagonally opposite the
flat tire to prevent the vehicle from moving
when it is jacked up.

WARNING

Be sure to block the wheel as the vehicle
may move and result in personal injury.

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6-4

In case of emergency

Getting the spare tire and tools

1. Open the rear liftgate.

2. Pull up on the handle to lift the car-

peted floorboard and attach the hook
as shown.

3. Open the storage compartment

䊊

pulling on the strap to locate the jack
and tools

䊊

4. Remove the jack and tools from the

storage area.

5. To remove the spare tire, loosen the

bolt by turning counterclockwise.

6. Once free, remove the bolt.

7. Remove the spare tire.

8. Once the flat tire is exchanged with the

spare tire, store the flat tire where the
spare tire was located.

9. Turn the bolt clockwise to tighten and

place the carpeted floorboard back
over the tire.

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WCE0188

In case of emergency

6-5

Changing the spare tire
with BOSE® sub-woofer
(if so equipped)

1. To loosen the bolt, turn counterclock-

wise.

2. Once free, remove the bolt.

3. Place the sub-woofer in the lower left

corner of the cargo area, leaning
against the driver side wall.

4. Remove the spare tire.

5. Once the flat tire is exchanged with the

spare tire, store the flat tire where the
spare was located.

6. Place the sub-woofer inside the flat tire.

7. Turn the bolt clockwise to tighten and

place the carpeted floorboard back
over the tire.

Removing wheel cover

CAUTION

Do not use your hands to pry off wheel
caps or wheel covers. Doing so could
result in personal injury.

To remove the wheel cover, use the jack rod

䊊

as illustrated.

Apply cloth

䊊

between the wheel and jack

rod to prevent damaging the wheel and
wheel cover.

Use caution not to scratch the wheel cover
or wheel surface.

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6-6

In case of emergency

Jacking up vehicle and removing
the damaged tire

WARNING

∙ Never get under the vehicle while it is

supported only by the jack. If it is nec-
essary to work under the vehicle, sup-
port it with safety stands.

∙ Use only the jack provided with your

vehicle to lift the vehicle. Do not use
the jack provided with your vehicle on
other vehicles. The jack is designed
for lifting only your vehicle during a
tire change.

∙ Use the correct jack-up points. Never

use any other part of the vehicle for
jack support.

∙ Never jack up the vehicle more than

necessary.

∙ Never use blocks on or under the jack.

∙ Do not start or run the engine while

vehicle is on the jack. It may cause the
vehicle to move. This is especially true
for

vehicles

with

limited

slip

differentials.

∙ Do not allow passengers to stay in the

vehicle while it is on the jack.

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In case of emergency

6-7

∙ Never run the engine with a wheel(s)

off the ground. It may cause the ve-
hicle to move.

Always refer to the illustrations for the cor-
rect placement and jack-up points for your
specific vehicle model and jack type.

Carefully read the caution label attached
to the jack body and the following in-
structions.

1. Loosen each wheel nut 1 or 2 turns by

turning

counterclockwise

with

the

wheel nut wrench. Do not remove the
wheel nuts until the tire is off the
ground.

2. Place the jack directly under the

jack-up point as illustrated so the top
of the jack contacts the vehicle at the
jack-up point. Align the jack head be-
tween the 2 notches in the front or the
rear as shown. Also fit the groove of the
jack head between the notches as
shown.

The jack should be used on firm and
level ground.

3. To lift the vehicle, securely hold the jack

lever and rod with both hands. Carefully
raise the vehicle until the tire clears the
ground. Remove the wheel nuts, and
then remove the tire.

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6-8

In case of emergency

Installing the spare tire

The spare tire is designed for emergency
use. For additional information, refer to
“Wheels and tires” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
section of this manual.

1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface

between the wheel and hub.

2. Carefully put the spare tire on and

tighten the wheel nuts finger tight.

3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten

wheel nuts alternately and evenly in the
sequence illustrated (

䊊

)

until they are tight.

4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire

touches the ground. Then, with the
wheel nut wrench, tighten the wheel
nuts securely in the sequence illus-
trated (

䊊

). Lower the ve-

hicle completely.

5. Securely store the jack and tools back

in their storage compartment. Ensure
the

jack

expanded

and

tools

snapped into place to prevent rattle
noise from happening while driving.

WARNING

∙ Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly

tightened wheel nuts can cause the
wheel to become loose or come off.
This could cause an accident.

∙ Do not use oil or grease on the wheel

studs or nuts. This could cause the
nuts to become loose.

∙ Retighten the wheel nuts when the

vehicle has been driven for 621 miles
(1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire,
etc.).

As soon as possible, tighten the wheel
nuts to the specified torque with a
torque wrench.

Wheel nut tightening torque:

83 ft-lb (113 N·m)

The wheel nuts must be kept tightened
to specification at all times. It is recom-
mended that wheel nuts be tightened to
specifications at each lubrication inter-
val.

Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pres-
sure.

COLD pressure: After vehicle has been
parked for 3 hours or more or driven less
than 1 mile (1.6 km).

COLD tire pressures are shown on the tire
and loading information label affixed to
the driver side center pillar.

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In case of emergency

6-9

To start your engine with a booster battery,
the instructions and precautions below
must be followed.

WARNING

∙ If done incorrectly, jump starting can

lead to a battery explosion, resulting
in severe injury or death. It could also
damage your vehicle.

∙ Explosive hydrogen gas is always

present in the vicinity of the battery.
Keep all sparks and flames away from
the battery.

∙ Do not allow battery fluid to come into

contact with eyes, skin, clothing or
painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a
corrosive sulfuric acid solution which
can cause severe burns. If the fluid
should come into contact with any-
thing, immediately flush the con-
tacted area with water.

∙ Keep battery out of the reach of

children.

∙ The booster battery must be rated at

12 volts. Use of an improperly rated
battery can damage your vehicle.

∙ Whenever working on or near a bat-

tery, always wear suitable eye protec-
tors (for example, goggles or indus-
trial safety spectacles) and remove
rings, metal bands, or any other jew-
elry. Do not lean over the battery
when jump starting.

∙ Do not attempt to jump start a frozen

battery. It could explode and cause
serious injury.

∙ Your vehicle has an automatic engine

cooling fan. It could come on at any
time. Keep hands and other objects
away from it.

JUMP STARTING

6-10

In case of emergency

WARNING

Always follow the instructions below.
Failure to do so could result in damage
to the charging system and cause per-
sonal injury.

1. If the booster battery is in another ve-

hicle, position the two vehicles to bring
their batteries near each other.

Do not allow the two vehicles to
touch.

2. Apply the parking brake. Move the shift

lever to P (Park). Switch off all unneces-
sary electrical systems (lights, heater,
air conditioner, etc.).

3. Ensure the vent caps are level and

tight.

4. Connect jumper cables in the se-

quence illustrated (

䊊

CAUTION

∙ Always connect positive (

⫹) to posi-

tive (

⫹) and negative (⫺) to body

ground (for example, strut mounting
bolt, engine lift bracket, etc.) — not to
the battery.

∙ Make sure the jumper cables do not

touch moving parts in the engine
compartment and that the cable
clamps do not contact any other
metal.

5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle

and let it run for a few minutes.

6. Keep the engine speed of the booster

vehicle at about 2,000 rpm, and start
the engine of the vehicle being jump
started.

CAUTION

Do not keep the starter motor engaged
for more than 10 seconds. If the engine
does not start right away, turn the key
off and wait 3 to 4 seconds before trying
again.

7. After starting the engine, carefully dis-

connect the negative cable and then
the positive cable.

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In case of emergency

6-11

CAUTION

∙ Continuously Variable Transmission

(CVT) models cannot be push-started
or tow-started. Attempting to do so
may cause transmission damage.

∙ Do not push start this vehicle. The

three-way catalyst may be damaged.

WARNING

∙ Do not continue to drive if your vehicle

overheats. Doing so could cause en-
gine damage or a vehicle fire.

∙ To avoid the danger of being scalded,

never remove the radiator or coolant
reservoir cap while the engine is still
hot. When the radiator or coolant res-
ervoir cap is removed, pressurized hot
water will spurt out, possibly causing
serious injury.

∙ Do not open the hood if steam is com-

ing out.

If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by
an extremely high temperature gauge
reading), or if you feel a lack of engine
power, detect abnormal noise, etc. take the
following steps:

1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, ap-

ply the parking brake and move the
shift lever to P (Park).

Do not stop the engine.

2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all the

windows, move the heater or air condi-
tioner temperature control to maxi-
mum hot and fan control to high
speed.

3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen

for steam or coolant escaping from the
radiator before opening the hood. If
steam or coolant is escaping, turn off
the engine. Do not open the hood fur-
ther until no steam or coolant can be
seen.

4. Open the engine hood.

WARNING

If steam or water is coming from the
engine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.

5. Visually check drive belts for damage

or looseness. Also check if the cooling
fan is running. The radiator hoses and
radiator should not leak water. If cool-
ant is leaking, the water pump belt is
missing or loose, or the cooling fan
does not run, stop the engine.

WARNING

Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or
the engine cooling fan. The engine cool-
ing fan can start at any time.

PUSH STARTING

IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

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In case of emergency

Nissan Murano (2018 year). Instruction - part 21