2005 Nissan Murano Owner's Manual - Page 201

or roll away and result in serious personal injury or property damage. If the key is turned to OFF or ACC for any reason while the vehicle is in R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or any D (Drive) position, the key cannot be turned to LOCK and be removed from the ignition switch. Additionally, the shift lever cannot be moved to R (Reverse) from N (Neutral) or any D (Drive) position. The shift lever can be moved to R (Reverse) from any of the D (Drive) positions within 3 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or OFF position. The shift lever can be moved from R (Reverse) to P (Park) with the key in the OFF or ACC position. If the key cannot be turned to LOCK, perform the following steps: 1. Apply the parking brake when the vehicle is stopped. 2. Turn the key to ON while depressing the foot brake pedal. 3. Move the shift lever to P (Park). 4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK to remove the key. P (Park): Use this shift position when the vehicle is parked or when starting the engine. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped. The brake pedal must be depressed to move the shift lever from N (Neutral) or any drive position to P (Park). Apply the parking brake. When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake first, then move the lever to the P (Park) position. while the vehicle is moving. D (Drive): Use this position for all normal forward driving. S (Second): Use this position for the improved engine braking. L (Low): Use this position for maximum engine braking on steep downhill gradients/climbing steep slopes and whenever approaching sharp bends. Do not use the L position in any other circumstances. Shift from the D to S or L position after releasing the accelerator pedal. CAUTION Use this position only when the vehicle is completely stopped. R (Reverse): Use this position to back up. Always be sure the vehicle is completely stopped when selecting R (Reverse). The brake pedal must be depressed to move the shift lever from P (Park) to R (Reverse). The shift lever can be moved to R (Reverse) from any of the D (Drive) positions within 3 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or OFF position. N (Neutral): Neither forward or reverse is engaged. The engine can be started in this position. You may shift to N (Neutral) and restart a stalled engine 5-14 Starting and driving