Nissan Murano: Liftgate / Liftgate release
WARNING
- Always be sure the liftgate has been
closed securely to prevent it from
opening while driving.
- Do not drive with the liftgate open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawninto the vehicle. For
additional 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.
- 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 liftgate. 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
removed. Damage to the liftgate or
power liftgate mechanisms may
occur.
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 fromthe inside of the
vehicle, perform the following operations:
- 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.
- Insert a suitable tool into the top access
opening at about a 45 degree
angle and rotate to the left until the
lock releases.
- 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 recommendedthat
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
The liftgate can be operated using a quick
kicking motion under the center of the rear
bumper.
To operate, the Intelligent Key must be
within 31.5 in (80 cm) of the liftgate...
The liftgate can be set to open to a specific
height (garage mode) by performing the
following:
Open the liftgate using the liftgate instrument
panel switch, liftgate opener
switch or the Intelligent Key button...
Other information:
When using a weight carrying or a weight
distributing hitch, keep the tongue load between
10 - 15% of the total trailer load or use
the trailer tongue load specified by the
trailer manufacturer. The tongue load
must be within the maximum tongue load
limits shown in the following “Towing
Load/Specification” chart...
To lock all the doors without a key, push the
door lock switch (driver’s or front passenger’s
side) to the lock position . When
locking the door this way, be certain not to
leave the key inside the vehicle.
To unlock all the doors without a key, push
the door lock switch (driver’s or front passenger’s
side) to the unlock position ...