Nissan Murano: Brake System :: Basic Inspection / Brake Fluid
Inspection
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
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Make sure that the brake fluid level in the sub tank is between the MAX and MIN lines.

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Visually check around the sub tank and reservoir tank for brake fluid leakage.
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If the brake fluid level is excessively low, check the brake system for leakage.
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If brake warning lamp remains illuminated after parking brake pedal is released, check the brake system for brake fluid leakage.
BRAKE LINE
Check brake line (tubes and hoses) for cracks, deterioration or other damage. Replace any damaged parts.
Check for brake fluid leakage by fully depressing brake pedal while engine is running.

CAUTION:
If brake fluid leakage occurs around joints, retighten or replace damaged parts as necessary.
Inspection
Check the brake pedal height with the floor trim removed.
Check the brake pedal height (H) between the dash lower panel (2) and the brake pedal upper surface...
Inspection
Check for brake fluid leakage at the following areas:
Master cylinder mounting face
Reservoir tank mounting face
Sub tank mounting face
Brake tube and brake tube connections
Brake hose and brake hose connections
If any brake fluid leakage is found, repair as necessary...
Other information:
DTC Description
DTC DETECTION LOGICMalfunction has occurred inside AWD control unit. DTC No.
CONSULT screen terms
(Trouble diagnosis content) DTC detecting condition
C1201
CONTROLLER FAILURE
(Control unit failure)
Diagnosis condition
Ignition switch: ON
Signal
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Threshold
—
Diagnosis delay time
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POSSIBLE CAUSEInternal malfunction of AWD control unitFAIL-SAFEFront-wheel drive or shifts to 4-wheel drive (rear-wheels still have some driving torque)...
Work Flow
OVERALL SEQUENCEDETAILED FLOWINTERVIEW CUSTOMER
Interview the customer to obtain as much information as possible about the conditions and environment under which the malfunction occurred.
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REPRODUCE THE MALFUNCTION
Check the malfunction on the Nissan Murano vehicle that the customer describes...