Nissan Murano: Starting and driving / Before starting the engine

Nissan Murano 2015-2023 Owners Manual / Starting and driving / Before starting the engine

Make sure the area around the vehicle is clear.
Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and windshieldwasher fluid as frequently as possible, or at least whenever you refuel.
Check that all windows and lights are clean.
Visually inspect tires for their appearance 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 passengers 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 “Instruments and controls” 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 automated toll road device or automatic payment device on the key ring), restart the engine using the following procedure: Leave the ignition switch in the ON position for approximately 5 seconds...

Starting the engine

Apply the parking brake. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). P (Park) is recommended. The starter is designed not to operate unless the shift lever is in either P (Park) or N (Neutral)...

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Nissan Murano 2015-2023 Owners Manual: Uniform tire quality grading

DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width...

Nissan Murano 2015-2023 Owners Manual: Programming trouble-diagnosis

If the HomeLink® does not quickly learn the hand-held transmitter information: replace the hand-held transmitter batteries with new batteries. position the hand-held transmitter with its battery area facing away from the HomeLink® surface...