NISSAN 2015 Murano - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 164)

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1 Pull the hood lock release handle
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1 located
below the driver side instrument panel until
the hood springs up slightly.
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2 Locate the lever
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2 in between the hood and
grille and push the lever sideways with your
fingertips and raise the hood
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3 .
When closing the hood, lower it slowly and make
sure it locks into place.
WARNING
● Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ure to do so could cause the hood to fly
open and result in an accident.
● If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
WARNING
● Always be sure the liftgate has been
closed securely to prevent it from open-
ing while driving.
● Do not drive with the liftgate open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. Refer to
“Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.
● Always be sure that hands and feet are
clear of the door frame to avoid injury
while closing the liftgate.
CAUTION
Do not use accessory carriers that attach
to the rear hatch. Doing so will cause dam-
age to the vehicle.
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HOOD LIFTGATE
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-21