2005 Nissan Murano Owner's Manual - Page 195

IGNITION SWITCH (Except for Intelligent Key equipped model) up, do not start the engine. (AWD models) 1. Move the shift lever into the P (Park) position. 2. Turn the ignition key slightly in the ON direction. 3. Turn the key toward the LOCK position. 4. Remove the key. If the key is removed from the ignition switch, the shift lever cannot be moved from P (Park) position. The shift lever can be moved if the ignition switch is in the ON position and the foot brake pedal is depressed. SSD0392 1 There is an OFF position k in between LOCK and ACC, although it does not show on the lock cylinder. When the ignition is in OFF the steering wheel is not locked. On CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) models, the ignition lock is designed so that the key cannot be turned to LOCK and removed until the shift lever is moved to the P (Park) position. When removing the key from the ignition, make sure the shift lever is in the P (Park) position. If the shift lever is not returned to P (Park) position, the key cannot be moved toward LOCK. When the key cannot be turned toward the LOCK position, proceed as follows to remove the key: In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it must be turned about 1/6 of a turn clockwise from the straight up position. To lock the steering wheel, turn the key to the LOCK position. Remove the key. To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key and turn it gently while rotating the steering wheel slightly right and left. 5-8 Starting and driving