Nissan Murano Hybrid (2016 year). Manual

The interior light can be turned off without waiting
by performing one of the following operations:

● Placing the ignition switch in the ON posi-

tion.

● Locking the doors with the remote control.
● Switching the room light switch to the OFF

position.

● Switching the Auto Room Lamp to the OFF

position in Vehicle Settings of the vehicle
information display. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Vehicle information display” in
the “Instruments and controls” section of this
manual.

HOW TO USE THE REMOTE
KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION

The remote keyless entry function can operate all
door locks using the remote keyless function of
the Intelligent Key. The remote keyless function
can operate at a distance of 33 ft (10 m) away
from the vehicle. The operating distance de-
pends upon the conditions around the vehicle.

The remote keyless entry function will not func-
tion under the following conditions:

● When the Intelligent Key is not within the

operational range.

● When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-

charged.

CAUTION

When locking the doors using the Intelli-
gent Key, be sure not to leave the key in
the vehicle.

Locking doors

1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK posi-

tion.

2. Close all doors.

3. Press the

button on the Intelligent

Key.

4. The hazard warning lights flash twice, the

horn beeps once, and the front and tail lights
will turn on for 10 seconds.

5. All doors will be locked.

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CAUTION

After locking the doors using the Intelli-
gent Key, be sure that the doors have been
securely locked by operating the door
handles.

Unlocking doors

1. Press the

button on the Intelligent

Key.

2. The driver’s door will unlock and the hazard

warning lights flash once, and the front and
tail lights will turn on for 30 seconds.

3. Press the

button again within one

minute to unlock the remaining doors.

NOTE:

The unlocking operation can be changed in
Selective door unlock in the Vehicle Set-
tings of the vehicle information display. For
additional information, refer to “Vehicle in-
formation display” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual.

NOTE:

If Selective Unlock is turned off in the Ve-
hicle Settings, all doors will unlock upon

the first

press of the Intelligent Key

remote.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within
one minute after pressing the

button:

● Opening any doors.
● Pushing the ignition switch.

The interior light illuminates for a period of time
when a door is unlocked and the room light
switch is in the DOOR position.

The light can be turned off without waiting by
performing one of the following operations:

● Placing the ignition switch in the ON posi-

tion.

● Locking the doors with the Intelligent Key.

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● Switching the room light switch to the OFF

position.

● Switching the Auto Room Lamp to the OFF

position in Vehicle Settings of the vehicle
information display. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Vehicle information display” in
the “Instruments and controls” section of this
manual.

Opening windows

The Intelligent Key allows you to simultaneously
open windows equipped with automatic opera-
tion.

● To open the windows, press and hold

the

button on the Intelligent Key for

longer than 3 seconds.

The door windows will lower while holding down
the

button on the Intelligent Key.

NOTE:

The windows will stop lowering at the time
the

button is released.

The door windows cannot be closed by
using the Intelligent Key.

Releasing the rear liftgate (if so
equipped)

The rear liftgate can be opened and closed by
performing the following:

● Press the

button (if so equipped) for

longer than 1 second to open the rear lift-
gate.

● Press the

button (if so equipped)

again for longer than 1 second to close the
rear liftgate.

When the

button (if so equipped) is

pressed during the open or close process the
liftgate will reverse.

Using the panic alarm

If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the panic alarm to call attention
by pressing and holding the

button on the

Intelligent Key for longer than 1 second.
The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for a
period of time.

The panic alarm stops when:

● It has run for a period of time, or
● Any button is pressed on the Intelligent Key.
● The request switch on the driver or passen-

ger door is pushed and the Intelligent Key is
in range of the door handle.

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● Back door open request switch pressed

with the Intelligent Key is in range of the back
door request switch area.

Using the interior light

Press the

button on the Intelligent Key

once to turn on the interior lights.
For additional information, refer to “Interior lights”
in the “Instruments and controls” section in this
manual.

Answer back horn feature

If desired, the answer back horn feature can be
deactivated using the Intelligent Key. When it is
deactivated and the LOCK

button is

pushed, the hazard indicator lights flash twice.
When the UNLOCK

button is pushed, nei-

ther the hazard indicator lights nor the horn op-
erates.

NOTE:

If you change the answer back horn and
light flash feature with the Intelligent Key,
the vehicle information display screen will
show the current mode after the ignition
switch has been cycled from the OFF to the
ON position. The vehicle information dis-
play screen can also be used to change the
answer back horn mode.

To deactivate: Press and hold the
and

buttons for at least 2 seconds.

The hazard indicator lights will flash three times to
confirm that the answer back horn feature has
been deactivated.

To activate: Press and hold the
and

buttons for at least 2 seconds once

more.
The hazard indicator lights will flash once and the
horn will sound once to confirm that the horn
beep feature has been reactivated.

Deactivating the horn beep feature does not si-
lence the horn if the alarm is triggered.

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WARNING SIGNALS

To help prevent the vehicle from moving unex-
pectedly by erroneous operation of the Intelligent
Key or to help prevent the vehicle from being
stolen, a chime or buzzer sounds from inside and
outside the vehicle and a warning is displayed in
the instrument panel.

When a chime or beep sounds or a warning is
displayed, be sure to check the vehicle and the
Intelligent Key.

For additional information, refer to the “Trouble-
shooting guide” in this section and “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Verify the location of all Intelligent Keys that are
programmed for the vehicle. If another Intelligent
Key is in range or inside the vehicle, the vehicle
system may respond differently than expected.

Symptom

Possible Cause

Remedy

When stopping the engine

The Shift to Park warning appears on the
display and the inside warning chime
sounds continuously.

The shift lever is not in the P (Park) position.

Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position.

When shifting the shift lever to the P (Park)
position

The Push ignition to OFF warning appears
in the display.

The ignition switch is in the ACC position.

Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.

When opening the driver’s door to get out
of the vehicle

The Door Open warning appears on the
display and the inside warning chime
sounds continuously.

The ignition switch is in the ACC position.

Place the ignition switch in the ON position
or close the driver’s door.

When closing the door after getting out of
the vehicle

The No Key Detected warning appears on
the display, the outside chime sounds three
times and the inside warning chime sounds
for approximately three seconds.

The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.

Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.

The Shift to Park warning appears on the
display and the inside and outside chimes
sound continuously.

The ignition switch is in the ACC or OFF
position and the shift lever is not in the P
(Park) position.

Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position
and place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.

When closing the door with the inside lock
knob turned to LOCK

The outside chime sounds for approximately
three seconds and all the doors unlock.

The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.

Carry the Intelligent Key with you.

When pushing the door handle request
switch or the LOCK button on the Intelli-
gent Key to lock the door

The outside chime sounds for approximately
two seconds.

The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.

Carry the Intelligent Key with you.

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Symptom

Possible Cause

Remedy

When pushing the ignition switch to start
the engine

The Intelligent Key battery indicator appears
on the display.

The battery charge is low.

Replace the battery with a new one. For
additional information, refer to “Battery re-
placement” in the “Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.

The No Key Detected warning appears on
the display, the inside chime sounds three
times.

The Intelligent Key is not in the vehicle.

Carry the Intelligent Key with you.

When pushing the ignition switch

The Intelligent Key system warning light in
the meter illuminates in yellow.

It warns of a malfunction with the Intelligent
Key system.

It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer.

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The

button will be on the NISSAN Intelli-

gent Key® if the vehicle has remote engine start.
This feature allows the engine to start from out-
side the vehicle.
The following features may be affected when the
remote start feature is used:

● The vehicle’s automatic climate control sys-

tem will set the cabin temperature appropri-
ately before the customer unlocks and en-
ters the vehicle. For additional information,
refer to “Remote engine start logic” in the
“Display screen, heater, air conditioner, au-
dio, and phone systems” section of this
manual.

Laws in some local communities may restrict the
use of remote starters. For example, some laws
require a person using remote start to have the
vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any
requirements.

Other conditions may affect the function of the
Remote Engine Start feature. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Conditions the remote start will
not work” in this section.

Other conditions can affect the performance of
the Intelligent Key transmitter. For additional in-
formation, refer to “NISSAN Intelligent Key®” in
this section.

REMOTE ENGINE START
OPERATING RANGE

CAUTION

When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged

other

strong

radio

wave

sources are present near the operating
location, the Intelligent Key operating
range becomes narrower, and the Intelli-
gent Key may not function properly.

The remote engine start function can only be
used when the Intelligent Key is within the speci-
fied operating range from the vehicle.

The remote engine start operating range is ap-
proximately 197 ft (60 m) from the vehicle.

REMOTE STARTING THE VEHICLE

To use the remote start feature to start the engine
perform the following:

1. Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle.

2. Press the

LOCK button to lock all

doors.

3. Within 5 seconds press and hold the

remote start button until the turn signal lights
flash and the tail lamps turn on. If the vehicle
is not within view press and hold the
remote start button for at least 2 seconds.

The following events will occur when the engine
starts:

● The parking lights will turn on and remain on

as long as the engine is running.

● The doors will be locked and the climate

control system may come on.

● The engine will continue to run for 10 min-

utes. Repeat the steps to extend the time for
an additional 10 minutes. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Extending engine run
time” in this section.

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Depress and hold the brake then push the push-
button ignition switch to the ON position before
driving. For additional information, refer to “Driv-
ing the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.

EXTENDING ENGINE RUN TIME

The remote start feature can be extended one
time by performing the steps listed in “Remote
starting the vehicle” in this section. Run time will
be calculated as follows:

● The first 10 minute run time will start when

the remote start function is performed.

● The second 10 minutes will start immedi-

ately when the remote start function is per-
formed again. For example, if the engine has
been running for 5 minutes, and 10 minutes
are added, the engine will run for a total of
15 minutes.

● Extending engine run time will bring you to

the two remote start limit.

A maximum of two remote starts, or a single start
with an extension, are allowed between ignition
cycles. The ignition switch must be cycled to the
ON position and then back to the OFF position
before the remote start procedure can be used
again.

CANCELING A REMOTE START

To cancel a remote start, perform one of the
following:

● Aim the Intelligent Key at the vehicle and

press

until the parking lights turn off.

● Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
● Cycle the ignition switch ON and then OFF.
● The extended engine run time has expired.
● The first 10 minute timer has expired.
● The engine hood has been opened.
● The shift lever is moved out of park.
● The alarm sounds due to illegal entry into the

vehicle.

● The ignition switch is pushed without an

Intelligent Key in the vehicle.

● The ignition switch is pushed with an Intelli-

gent Key in the vehicle but the brake pedal is
not depressed.

CONDITIONS THE REMOTE START
WILL NOT WORK

The remote start will not operate if any of the
following conditions are present:

● “Remote Engine Start” is turned off in the

“Locking” section of the Vehicle Settings
menu.

● The ignition switch is placed in the ON po-

sition.

● The hood is not securely closed.
● The hazard indicator lights are on.
● The engine is still running. The engine must

be completely stopped. Wait at least 6 sec-
onds if the engine goes from running to off.
This is not applicable when extending en-
gine run time.

● The remote start button

is not pressed

and held for at least 2 seconds.

● The remote start button

is not pressed

and held within 5 seconds of pressing the
lock button.

● The brake is pressed.
● The doors are not closed and locked.
● The liftgate is open.

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● The I–Key Indicator Light remains solid is in

the vehicle information display.

● The alarm sounds due to illegal entry into the

vehicle.

● Two remote vehicle starts, or a single remote

start with an extension, have already been
used.

● The vehicle is not in P (Park).
● There is a detected registered key already

inside of the vehicle.

● The remote start function has been switched

to the OFF position in Vehicle Settings of the
vehicle information display. For additional
information, refer to “Vehicle information dis-
play” in the “Instruments and controls” sec-
tion of this manual.

The remote engine start may display a warning or
indicator in the vehicle information display. For
additional information, refer to “Vehicle informa-
tion display” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.

1. Pull the hood lock release handle

䊊

located

below the driver side instrument panel until
the hood springs up slightly.

2. Locate the lever

䊊

in between the hood and

grille and push the lever sideways with your
fingertips and raise the hood

䊊

When closing the hood, lower it slowly and make
sure it locks into place.

WARNING

● Make sure the hood is completely

closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ure to do so could cause the hood to fly
open and result in an accident.

● If you see steam or smoke coming from

the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.

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WARNING

● Always be sure the liftgate has been

closed securely to prevent it from open-
ing while driving.

● Do not drive with the liftgate open. This

could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Exhaust
gas (carbon monoxide)” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.

● Do not leave children or adults who

would normally require the assistance
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should also not be left alone. They
could accidently injure themselves or
others through inadvertent operation of
the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause
severe or possibly fatal injuries to
people or animals.

● Always be sure that hands and feet are

clear of the door frame to avoid injury
while closing the liftgate.

CAUTION

Do not use accessory carriers that attach
to the rear hatch. Doing so will cause dam-
age to the vehicle.

OPERATING THE POWER LIFTGATE

WARNING

● Make sure that all passengers have

their hands, etc., inside the vehicle be-
fore closing the liftgate.

● Do not leave children unattended inside

the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.

Instrument panel switch

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NOTE:

To open, close or reverse the power liftgate,
the shift lever must be in P (Park). Also, the
power liftgate will not operate if battery
voltage is low.

Power Open:
The power liftgate automatically moves from the
fully closed position to the fully open position in
approximately 5 – 8 seconds. The power open
feature can be activated by the switch on the
Intelligent Key, the instrument panel switch and
the liftgate request switch. A chime sounds to
indicate the power open sequence has been
started.

● The liftgate can be opened by the instrument

panel switch, liftgate request switch and the
Intelligent Key even if the vehicle is locked.
The liftgate will individually unlock and open.
Once the liftgate is closed, the vehicle will
remain in the unlock status.

● The Intelligent Key button must be held for

1 second before the liftgate opens.

● The liftgate must be unlocked to open it with

the liftgate opener switch

䊊

A warning chime will sound if the shift lever is
moved out of P (Park) during a power open
operation.

Power Close:
The power liftgate automatically moves from the
fully open position to the secondary position.
When the liftgate reaches the secondary posi-
tion, the cinching motor engages and pulls the
liftgate to its primary latch position. Power close
takes approximately 7 – 10 seconds. The power
close feature can be activated by the switch on
the Intelligent Key, the instrument panel and the
liftgate opener switch

䊊

. A chime sounds to

indicate the power close sequence has been
started.

● If the liftgate opener switch

䊊

is activated

while the cinching motor is engaged, the
cinching motor will disengage and release
the latch.

● The Intelligent Key button must be held for

1 second before the liftgate closes.

Reverse:
The power liftgate will stop immediately during
power open or power close if the Intelligent Key,
instrument panel switch, liftgate close or the lift-
gate opener switch

䊊

is pushed. The power

liftgate will reverse direction if the Intelligent Key,
instrument panel switch, liftgate close switch or
the liftgate opener switch

䊊

is pushed a second

time. A chime will sound to announce the rever-
sal.

Liftgate opener switch

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Auto Reverse:
If an obstacle is detected during power open or
power close, a warning chime will sound and the
liftgate will reverse direction and return to the full
open or full close position. If a second obstacle is
detected, the liftgate motion will stop and the
liftgate will enter manual mode.

A pinch strip is mounted on each side of the
liftgate. If an obstacle is detected by a pinch strip
during power close, the liftgate will reverse direc-
tion and return to the full open position.

NOTE:

If the pinch strip is damaged or removed,
the power close function will not operate.

WARNING

There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
the vehicle before closing the liftgate.

Manual Mode:
If power operation is not available, the liftgate
may be operated manually. Power operation may
not be available if the power liftgate main switch
is in the ON position, if multiple obstacles have
been detected in a single power cycle, or if
battery voltage is low.

If the power liftgate opener switch is pushed
during power open or close, the power operation
will be canceled and the liftgate can be operated
manually.

To open the liftgate manually, press the liftgate
opener switch and lift the liftgate.

To close, lower and push the liftgate down se-
curely.

Auto Power Back Door System Battery
Power Saving Mode:
The vehicle goes into power saving mode when
the liftgate is open for a long time (approximately
12 hours). This is to prevent deterioration of the
battery. The power saving mode automatically
cuts the power supply of the power liftgate door.

When the power to the liftgate is cut off, the
manual mode must be performed. After the
manual mode is performed, the power liftgate
function is restored.

NOTE:

When a battery voltage is lower than ap-
proximately 11V, the power back door may
not operate after automatic return.

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POWER LIFTGATE MAIN SWITCH

The power liftgate operation can be turned on or
off by the power liftgate main switch in the glove
box.

When the power liftgate main switch is pushed to
the OFF position, the power operation is not
available by the liftgate opener switch

䊊

liftgate close switch

䊊

on the liftgate.

Power operation is available when in the OFF
position by the instrument panel switch and the
Intelligent Key button.

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LIFTGATE RELEASE

WARNING

● Always be sure the liftgate has been

closed securely to prevent it from open-
ing while driving.

● Do not drive with the liftgate open. This

could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Exhaust
gas (carbon monoxide)” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.

● To avoid personal injury, do not attempt

to activate the power liftgate if one or
both of the liftgate struts are removed.

CAUTION

● If the power liftgate does not stay open

or if the liftgate unexpectedly closes at
any time while a continuous warning
chime sounds, do not operate the lift-
gate. There may be a pressure loss in
one or both of the liftgate struts. It is
recommended that you have the liftgate
inspected. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

● Do not activate the power liftgate if one

or both of the liftgate struts are re-
moved. Damage to the liftgate or power
liftgate mechanisms may occur.

● Keep the power liftgate main switch in

the OFF position when washing or
working around the back of the vehicle
(with Intelligent Key) to prevent inad-
vertent opening/closing.

Liftgate release (manual and power)

The liftgate release mechanism allows the liftgate
to be opened in the event of a discharged battery.

To release the liftgate from the inside of the
vehicle, perform the following operations:

1. Position the rear bench seat forward. For

additional information, refer to “Rear bench
seat adjustment” in the “Safety—Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system”
section of this manual.

2. Insert a suitable tool into the top access

opening at about a 45 degree angle and
rotate to the left until the lock releases.

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3. Push the liftgate up to open.

NOTE:

If you had to open the liftgate using this
procedure, have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

LIFTGATE POSITION SETTING

The liftgate can be set to open to a specific height
by performing the following:

1. Open the liftgate using the request switch or

the Intelligent Key.

2. Pull the liftgate down to the desired position

and hold the liftgate (the liftgate will have
some resistance when being manually ad-
justed).

3. While holding the liftgate in position, push

and hold the liftgate switch

located

on the liftgate for approximately 5 seconds
or until two beeps are heard.

The liftgate will open to the selected position
setting. To change the position of the liftgate,
repeat Steps 1-3 for setting the position of the
liftgate.

OPENER OPERATION

The fuel-filler door release is located below the
instrument panel. To open the fuel-filler door, pull
the release. To lock, close the fuel-filler door
securely.

FUEL-FILLER CAP

WARNING

● Gasoline is extremely flammable and

highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seriously
injured if it is misused or mishandled.
Always stop the engine and do not
smoke or allow open flames or sparks
near the vehicle when refueling.

● Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank

after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire.

● Use only an original equipment type

fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has a
built-in safety valve needed for proper
operation of the fuel system and emis-
sion control system. An incorrect cap
can result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury. It could also cause
the

Malfunction Indicator Light

(MIL) to come on.

● Never pour fuel into the throttle body to

attempt to start your vehicle.

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● Do not fill a portable fuel container in

the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable fuel
containers:

– Always place the container on the

ground when filling.

– Do not use electronic devices when

filling.

– Keep the pump nozzle in contact

with the container while you are fill-
ing it.

– Use only approved portable fuel con-

tainers for flammable liquid.

CAUTION

● Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your

vehicle. For additional information, re-
fer to “Fuel recommendation” in the
“Technical and consumer information”
section of this manual.

● The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning will ap-

pear if the fuel-filler cap is not properly
tightened. It may take a few driving trips
for the message to be displayed. Failure
to tighten the fuel-filler cap properly
after the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ap-
pears may cause the

Malfunction

Indicator Light (MIL) to illuminate.

● Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap

properly may cause the

Malfunc-

tion Indicator Light (MIL) to illuminate.
If the

light illuminates because

the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing,
tighten or install the cap and continue
to drive the vehicle. The

light

should turn off after a few driving trips.
If the

light does not turn off after a

few driving trips, have the vehicle in-
spected. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.

● For additional information, refer to

“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
the “Instruments and controls” section
of this manual.

● If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,

flush it away with water to avoid paint
damage.

NOTE:

Changing ignition switch status during the
refueling process may cause a delay in fuel
gauge response.

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