Nissan Murano: Starting and driving / Before starting the engine

Nissan Murano 2015-2024 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 2015-2024 Owners Manual: Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so equipped)

WARNING Failure to follow the warnings and instructions for proper use of the BSW system could result in serious injury or death. The BSWsystem is not a replacement for proper driving procedures and is not designed to prevent contact with vehicles or objects...

Nissan Murano 2015-2024 Owners Manual: Front and rear outboard seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain sideimpact and rollover supplemental air bag systems

The side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front and rear outboard seats. The curtain air bags are located in the side roof rails. All of the information, cautions and warnings in this manual must be followed. The side air bags and curtain air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity side collisions, although they may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity impact...