2004 Nissan Murano Owner's Manual - Page 218

ENGINE OIL CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT Contact your NISSAN dealer if replacement is required. ¼ Major cooling system repairs should be performed by your NISSAN dealer. The service procedures can be found in the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual. ¼ Improper servicing can result in reduced heater performance and engine overheating. 5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. It should be between the H and L marks. If the oil level is below the L mark, remove the oil filler cap and pour recommended oil through the opening. Do not overfill. 6. Recheck oil level with dipstick. It is normal to add some oil between oil maintenance intervals or during the break-in period, depending on the severity of operating conditions. SDI0534 WARNING ¼ To avoid being scalded, never change the coolant when the engine is hot. ¼ Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could be caused by high pressure fluid escaping from the radiator. ¼ Avoid direct skin contact with used coolant. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible. ¼ Keep coolant out of reach of children and pets. CAUTION Oil level should be checked regularly. Operating with insufficient amount of oil can damage the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty. CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply parking brake. 2. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature. 3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 10 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. 4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert it all the way. Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-9