2010 Nissan Murano Owner's Manual

Power open
When the lift gate is fully closed, the lift gate will
fully open automatically by:
. pushing the power lift gate switch *A
the instrument panel
on
. pushing the lift gate opener switch *B
. pushing the power lift gate button *C on
the Intelligent Key for more than 1 second
The hazard flashes 4 times and the outside
chime sounds when the lift gate starts opening.
NOTE:
The lift gate can be opened by the power
lift gate switch *A or the lift gate button
*C even if the lift gate is locked.
The lift gate will individually unlock and
open. Once the lift gate is closed, its lock
will align to the vehicle’s lock or unlock
status.
Power close
When the lift gate is fully opened, the lift gate
will fully close automatically by:
. pushing the power lift gate switch *A
the instrument panel
on
. pushing the power lift gate switch *D
the lower part of the lift gate
on
. pushing the lift gate release button *C on
the Intelligent Key for more than 1 second
The hazard flashes 4 times and the outside
chime sounds when the lift gate starts closing.
Reverse function
The power lift gate will reverse immediately if
one of the following actions is performed during
power open or power close.
. pushing the power lift gate switch *A on
the instrument panel
. pushing the lift gate switch *D on the lower
part of the lift gate
. pushing the lift gate button *C on
the Intelligent Key.
The outside chime sounds when the lift gate
starts to reverse.
The power lift gate button *C on the
Intelligent Key cannot be operated when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
Auto reverse function
The auto-reverse function enables the lift gate to
automatically reverse when something is caught
in the lift gate as it is opening or closing. When
the control unit detects an obstacle, the lift gate
will reverse and return to the full open or full
close position.
If a second obstacle is detected, the lift gate
motion will stop and the drive motor will
disengage. The lift gate will enter the manual
mode.
A pinch sensor is mounted on each side of the
lift gate. If an obstacle is detected by the pinch
sensor during power close, the lift gate will
reverse and return to the full open position
immediately.
NOTE:
If the pinch sensor is damaged or removed,
the power close function will not operate.
WARNING
There is a small distance immediately
before the closed position that cannot
be detected. Make sure that all passengers
keep their hands, etc., clear from
the lift gate opening before closing the
lift gate.
Manual mode
If power operation is not available, the lift gate
can be operated manually. Power operation may
not be available if multiple obstacles have been
detected in a single power cycle or if the battery
voltage is low. When the power lift gate main
switch is in the OFF position, the lift gate can be
opened manually by pushing the lift gate opener
switch. If the power lift gate opener switch is
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-21