2015 Nissan Murano Towing Guide - Page 22
2015 Nissan Murano Manual
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2. Turn off the air conditioning and, after opening all the windows, turn the heater on to maximum hot and the fan to its highest speed, and exit the vehicle. The heater core in your vehicle is just like a miniature engine radiator and will provide an extra cooling surface to help reduce engine temperature. 3. If the temperature does not drop or continues to increase, stop the engine immediately. 4. Being cautious of traffic, step out of the vehicle and, from a safe distance, look for steam underneath the engine. If you see steam or leaking coolant, stand clear to avoid being burned and shut off your engine immediately and allow it to cool. If there is no steam, open the hood. WARNING - To avoid the danger of being scalded, do not open the hood if steam is coming out. Never remove the radiator cap when the radiator is hot. If the cap is removed under these conditions, pressurized hot water/coolant may spurt out, possibly causing serious injury. 5. As soon as the engine has cooled to its normal operating temperature, visually inspect the drive belts for damage or looseness. A loose belt reduces water pump efficiency. WARNING - Be careful to keep your hands, hair, jewelry, and clothing clear of the running drive belt and other moving parts when inspecting the engine and radiator to avoid being burned and to avoid personal injury. Keep in mind, too, that if your vehicle is equipped with an electric fan motor, it may start without warning any time the coolant temperature is high. Also, check to see if the cooling fan is running, and inspect the water pump, radiator, and radiator hoses for leaks. If you find leaking coolant, a loose or missing drive belt, or an inoperable fan, turn off the engine immediately. 6. If no leaks are apparent and all other components appear to be operating properly, when the engine has cooled to its normal operating temperature; check the coolant level in the reservoir tank with the engine running. Add coolant to the reservoir tank if needed. At this point, if repairs are required, go to the nearest NISSAN dealer. See the IN CASE OF EMERGENCY section of your vehicle owner's manual for additional information on overheating. NOTES - All NISSAN vehicles have an engine protection mode, which helps reduce the chance of engine damage if the engine coolant reaches a specified temperature. See your vehicle owner's manual for details. 2015 NISSAN Towing Guide 21