Nissan Murano: Liftgate / Operating the power liftgate (if so equipped)

WARNING

Make sure that all passengers have their hands, etc., inside the vehicle before closing the liftgate.

Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents.

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, the liftgate opener switch . A chime sounds to indicate the power open sequence has been started.

Liftgate opener switch

• The liftgate can be opened by the instrument panel switch, liftgate opener switch with the Intelligent Key in operating range and liftgate button on the key fob (if so equipped), 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 A if the Intelligent Key is not in operating range.

Liftgate close switch

Power Close:

The power liftgate automatically moves from the fully open position to the secondary position. When the liftgate reaches the secondary position, 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 close switch . A chime sounds to indicate the power close sequence has been started.

• If the liftgate close switch 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 switch, instrument panel switch, liftgate opener switch or liftgate close switch is pushed. The power liftgate will reverse direction if the Intelligent Key switch, instrument panel switch, liftgate opener switch A or liftgate close switch is pushed a second time. chime will sound to announce the reversal.

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 direction 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 immediately 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 liftgatemaybe operated manually. Power operation may not be available if multiple obstacles have been detected in a single power cycle or if battery voltage is low.

If the 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, push the liftgate opener switch and lift the liftgate.

To close, lower and push the liftgate down securely.

Auto Power Liftgate 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 approximately 11V, the power liftgate may not operate after automatic return.