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The 2015 Nissan® Murano®

The third generation Murano is better in almost every way than previous versions from its concept-look exterior styling, interior roominess enhanced aerodynamics to performance and fuel economy.

They are available with features like Around View® Monitor with 360º Moving Object Detection (MOD) and Intelligent Cruise Control. All cruise control radar systems detect radar reflected from a vehicle ahead. But the ICC system on the new Murano equipped with Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW) does the equivalent of a tricky basketball bounce pass. It is capable of seeing two cars ahead by bouncing a radar beam off a second vehicle traveling in front of the vehicle ahead in the same traveling lane. So, if the driver two cars in front slams on their brakes and if there is a potential risk of a forward collision, the PFCW system will warn the driver by blinking the vehicle ahead detection indicator light and sounding a warning tone. If you apply the brakes quickly and forcefully after the warning, and the Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) system detects that there is still the possibility of a forward collision, the system will automatically increase the braking force.

Travel is improved with the next-generation Zero-Gravity front and rear outboard seats which help to reduce fatigue when driving long distances, and the new laminated acoustic glass and sound insulation make it easier to carry on a conversation. Acceleration comes from the responsive 3.5-liter 24-valve DOHC V6 that pumps out 260 horsepower with a Continuously Variable Transmission (Xtronic). D-step tuning provides the Murano’s CVT with stepped ratio changes during moderate to heavy acceleration. Not only does this reduce noise, it produces a natural acceleration feeling that almost mimics a geared transmission. With the improved drivetrain, active grille shutter, underbody covers, 0.31 coefficient of drag, and 130 pounds less weight overall, the Murano achieves @ 21 mpg city, 28 mpg highway (actual mileage may vary).

CONTENTS

Overview

Engine

Transmission and Driveline

Suspension and Steering

Active Grille Shutter

Power Panoramic Moonroof

Automatic Power Liftgate

Headlamps

New Generation Advanced Drive Assist

NissanConnectSM

Climate-controlled Seats

Safety and Security Features

Advanced Air Bag System

Double Slide-Locking Connector

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Moving Up - Masters and Seniors


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PUBLISHING & TECHNICAL EDITOR/ART DIRECTOR

Richard Beaumar

MANAGER

Richard Daniels

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

TWEDDLE GROUP

DESIGN/PRODUCTION

TWEDDLE GROUP



Special thanks to our contributors for this issue:

NORM AMMERMAN

Technical Publications

AHMED BAALI

Field Quality Investigations

CHRIS BURKE

Bosch Automotive

GREG CHRISTENSEN

Technical Publications

MARK HUDDELL

Product, Service & Technical Training

NATHAN STEILS

Field Quality Investigations

MELINDA OSTERBUR

Product, Service & Technical Training

ROD ROGERS

Technical Publications

HEIDI SCHULZ

Technical Publications


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