2003 Nissan Murano Owner's Manual - Page 256

Insist on the use of Genuine Nissan Collision Parts! If you want your vehicle to be restored using parts made to Nissan's original exacting specifications - if you want to help it to last and hold its resale value, the solution is simple. Tell your insurance agent and your repair shop to only use Genuine Nissan Collision Parts. Nissan does not warrant non-Nissan parts, nor does Nissan's warranty apply to damage caused by a non-genuine part. Using Genuine Nissan Parts can help protect your personal safety, preserve your warranty protection and maintain the resale value of your vehicle. And if your vehicle was leased, using Genuine Nissan Parts may prevent or limit unnecessary excess wear and tear expenses at the end of your lease. Nissan designs its hoods with crumple zones to minimize the risk that the hood will penetrate the windshield of your vehicle in an accident. Nongenuine (imitation) parts may not provide such built in safeguards. Also, non-genuine parts often show premature wear, rust and corrosion. laws that restrict insurance companies from authorizing the use of non-genuine collision parts during the new vehicle warranty. These laws help protect you, so you can take action to protect yourself. It's your right! If you should need further information visit us at: www.nissanusa.com. Why should you take a chance? In over 40 states, the law says you must be advised if non-genuine parts are used to repair your vehicle. And some states have enacted Technical and consumer information 9-25