mirror NISSAN CUBE 2009 User Guide

Black plate (139,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
SPA2143
Manual anti-glare typeThe night position
*1
will reduce glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the day position*2
when driving in daylight
hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when ne-
cessary, because it reduces rear view
clarity.
SPA2214
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.Adjusting outside mirrorsThe outside mirror control switch is located at
the lower part of the instrument panel.The outside mirror will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Move the switch right
*1
or left
*2
to select
the right or left side mirror, then adjust*3
using
the control switch.
Defrosting outside mirrors (if so
equipped)The outside mirrors will be heated when the rear
window defroster switch is operated. (See
“REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIRROR
DEFROSTER SWITCH” in the “2. Instruments
and controls” section.)Pre-driving checks and adjustments
3-27
ProCarManuals.com

Black plate (140,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
SPA1829
Foldable outside mirrorsFold the outside mirror by pushing it toward the
rear of the vehicle.3-28
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
ProCarManuals.com

Black plate (145,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
SAA2345
1. Rear window defroster
button (See “REAR
WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIRROR DEFROS-
TER SWITCH” in the “2. Instruments and con-
trols” section.)
2. Fan speed control
dial
3. A/C (Air Conditioner) button (if so equipped)
4. Air flow control dial
5. Air recirculationbutton
6. Temperature control dial
To turn off the heater and air conditioner, turn the
fan speed control
dial to the OFF (0)
position.
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER
ControlsOutside air circulation:
Push the air recirculation
button to turn off
the indicator light on the button. The air flow is
drawn from outside the vehicle.
Air recirculation:
Push the air recirculationbutton to turn on
the indicator light on the button. The air flow is
circulated inside the vehicle.Air flow control:
Turn the air flow control dial to change the air
flow mode.
— Air flows from the center and side
ventilators.— Air flows from the center and side
ventilators and foot outlets.— Air flows mainly from the foot outlets.— Air flows from the defroster and foot
outlets.— Air flows mainly from the defroster
outlets.
.With air conditioner system: When theor
position is selected, the air condi-
tioner will automatically turn on. This will
dehumidify the air and help to defog the
windows. The A/C indicator light will illumi-
nate when the air conditioner automatically
turns on. The air conditioner and A/C
indicator light will remain on in all flow
control modes until the A/C button is
pressed or the fan control dial is turned to
off.
.When the
or
position is selected,
the air recirculation mode cannot be turned
on to prevent the windows from being
fogged up.
Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems
4-3
ProCarManuals.com

Black plate (148,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
conditioner will automatically turn on. This will
dehumidify the air and help to defog the
windows. The A/C indicator light will illuminate
when the air conditioner automatically turns on.
The air conditioner and A/C indicator light will
remain on in all flow control modes until the A/C
button is pressed or the fan control dial is turned
to off.
SAA2346
1 Front defroster
button
2 Display*
3 Rear window defroster
button (See “REAR
WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIRROR DEFROS-
TER SWITCH” in the “2. Instruments and con-
trols” section.)
4 AUTO button
5 Temperature control
,
button
6 Fan speed control
,
button
7 OFF button
8 MODE button
9 Air recirculation
button
10 Outside air circulation
button
11 A/C (Air Conditioner) button
*: Temperature is displayed8F (US) or8C (Canada) .
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER
Automatic operation (AUTO)The AUTO mode may be used year-round as the
system automatically controls constant tempera-
ture, air flow distribution and fan speed.
To turn off the heater and air conditioner, push
the OFF button.
Cooling and dehumidified heating:
1. Push the AUTO button. (The AUTO indicator
will be displayed.)
2. If the A/C indicator light does not illuminate,
push the A/C button. (The A/C indicator
light will illuminate.)
4-6
Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems
ProCarManuals.com

Black plate (200,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
chime sounds. The engine will start.
After step 3 is performed, when the ignition
switch is pushed without depressing the brake
pedal, the ignition switch position will change to
ACC.
NOTE:
.When the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC or ON position or the engine is
started by the above procedures, the
Intelligent Key system warning light
may blink in yellow even if the Intelli-
gent Key is inside the vehicle. This is
not a malfunction. To stop the warning
light from blinking, touch the ignition
switch with the Intelligent Key again.
.If the Intelligent Key system warning
light in the meter is blinking in green,
replace the battery as soon as possible.
(See “KEY BATTERY REPLACEMENT”
in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-your-
self” section.).Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
.Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid, and window washer fluid as
frequently as possible, or at least whenever
you refuel.
.Check that all windows and lights are clean.
.Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
.Lock all doors.
.Position seat and adjust head restraints.
.Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
.Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
.Check the operation of warning lights when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position. (See “WARNING/INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS” in
the “2. Instruments and controls” section.)
MODELS WITHOUT INTELLIGENT KEY
SYSTEM1. Apply the parking brake.
2.Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) models:
Move the selector lever to the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)
The starter is designed so that it does not
operate unless the selector lever is in either
of the above positions.
Manual Transmission (MT) models:
Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position. Depress the clutch pedal fully to
the floor.
The starter is designed not to operate unless
the clutch pedal is fully depressed.
3. Crank the enginewith your foot off the
accelerator pedalby turning the ignition
switch to START. Release the switch when
the engine starts. If the engine starts, but
fails to run, repeat the above procedure.
.If the engine is very hard to start in
extremely cold weather or when restart-
ing, depress the accelerator pedal a little
(approximately 1/3 to the floor) and hold
it and then crank the engine. Release the
accelerator pedal when the engine
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE
5-12
Starting and driving
ProCarManuals.com

Black plate (2,1)
10-2Coolant
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants........................................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant........................ 8-8
Checking engine coolant level.................. 8-8
Corrosion protection................................. 7-6
Cover, Cargo cover................................ 2-34
Cruise control...................................... 5-21
Cup holders........................................ 2-31
CVT, Driving with CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission)........ 5-7, 5-14
D
Daytime running light system..................... 2-25
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch............................ 2-23
Dimensions and weights............................ 9-8
Door open warning light........................... 2-11
Drive belt........................................... 8-15
Driving
Cold weather driving.......................... 5-30
Driving with CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission).... 5-7, 5-14
Driving with manual transmission........ 5-8, 5-18
Precautions when starting and driving......... 5-2
E
Economy, Fuel ..................................... 5-23
Electric power steering system................... 5-26
Electric power steering warning light............ 2-12
Emission control information label................ 9-10
Emission control system warranty................ 9-20
Engine
Before starting the engine.................... 5-12Break-in schedule.............................. 5-23
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants......................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant........................ 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level.................. 8-8
Checking engine oil level........................ 8-8
Coolant temperature gauge..................... 2-6
Engine block heater........................... 5-31
Engine compartment check locations.......... 8-6
Engine cooling system.......................... 8-7
Engine oil......................................... 8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation....... 9-5
Engine oil viscosity.............................. 9-5
Engine serial number............................ 9-9
Engine specifications............................ 9-7
If your vehicle overheats....................... 6-11
Starting the engine............................ 5-12
Event Data Recorders (EDR)..................... 9-22
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide).................... 5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label............ 9-9
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter...................... 8-16
Changing engine oil and filter................... 8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . . . 2-27
Flat tire................................................ 6-2
Flat towing.......................................... 9-18
Floor mat cleaning................................... 7-5
Fluid
Brake and clutch fluid......................... 8-11
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants......................................... 9-2Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid............................................. 8-11
Engine coolant ................................... 8-7
Engine oil......................................... 8-8
Window washer fluid .......................... 8-12
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player............................................... 4-17
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player............................................... 4-21
Fog light switch.................................... 2-27
Front manual seat adjustment....................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light........ 1-47
Front seat, Front seat adjustment.................. 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints................... 1-7
Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants......................................... 9-2
Distance to empty............................... 2-8
Fuel economy.................................. 5-23
Fuel octane rating................................ 9-3
Fuel recommendation............................ 9-3
Fuel-filler cap................................... 3-24
Fuel-filler door.................................. 3-24
Gauge ............................................ 2-7
Fuses............................................... 8-19
Fusible links........................................ 8-20
G
Gas cap ............................................ 3-24
Gauge ................................................ 2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge............. 2-6
Fuel gauge....................................... 2-7
Odometer......................................... 2-5
Speedometer..................................... 2-5
Model "MASTER" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
ProCarManuals.com

Black plate (3,1)
Tachometer....................................... 2-6
Trip computer.................................... 2-8
General maintenance................................ 8-2
Glove box........................................... 2-33
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth
®........... 4-31
Hazard warning flasher switch.................... 2-27
Head restraints....................................... 1-6
Headlights
Bulb replacement.............................. 8-26
Headlight switch............................... 2-23
Heater
Engine block heater........................... 5-31
Heater and air conditioner operation........... 4-2
Hood release....................................... 3-21
Hook
Luggage hook.................................. 2-35
Utility hooks.................................... 2-36
Horn ................................................ 2-28
I
Ignition switch
(with Intelligent Key system).................... 5-9
(without Intelligent Key system)................. 5-7
Key positions..................................... 5-8
Immobilizer system................................. 2-19
In-cabin microfilter................................... 4-8
Indicator lights..................................... 2-15
Inside mirror........................................ 3-26
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test................ 9-21
Instrument brightness control..................... 2-26
Instrument panel..................................... 2-3Intelligent Key system............................. 3-10
Intelligent Key system warning light.......... 2-12
Key operating range........................... 3-12
Key operation.................................. 3-13
P position selecting warning light............ 2-14
Remote keyless operation..................... 3-17
Interior light replacement.......................... 8-27
Interior lights....................................... 2-39
iPod
®connecting.................................. 4-25
ISOFIX child restraint.............................. 1-20
J
Jump starting......................................... 6-8
K
Keyless entry
(See remote keyless entry system)............. 3-7
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system).................. 3-17
Keys................................................... 3-2
Keys, For Intelligent Key system.................. 3-10
L
Labels
Air bag warning labels......................... 1-53
Air conditioner specification label............ 9-10
Emission control information label............ 9-10
Engine serial number............................ 9-9
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label........ 9-9
Tire and Loading Information label.... 8-30, 9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)............. 9-8
LATCH system..................................... 1-20
License plate, Installing front license plate....... 9-11Light
Air bag warning light .......................... 1-53
Bulb replacement.............................. 8-25
Cargo light ..................................... 2-41
Ceiling light..................................... 2-40
Fog light switch................................ 2-27
Headlight switch............................... 2-23
Headlights bulb replacement ................. 8-26
Indicator lights................................. 2-15
Interior lights................................... 2-39
Map lights ...................................... 2-39
Replacement................................... 8-25
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders....................................... 2-10
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement . . . 8-27
Loading information (See vehicle loading
information)......................................... 9-14
Lock
Automatic door locks............................ 3-5
Back door lock................................. 3-22
Door locks........................................ 3-4
Power door lock................................. 3-4
Low fuel warning light............................. 2-12
Low tire pressure warning light................... 2-13
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)).............. 5-3
Luggage hooks..................................... 2-35
M
Maintenance
Battery.......................................... 8-13
General maintenance............................ 8-2
Inside the vehicle................................ 8-3
Maintenance precautions........................ 8-5
10-3
Model "MASTER" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
ProCarManuals.com

Black plate (4,1)
10-4
Maintenance requirements...................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle.............................. 8-2
Seat belt maintenance......................... 1-18
Malfunction indicator light (MIL).................. 2-15
Manual air conditioner............................... 4-3
Manual front seat adjustment....................... 1-3
Map lights .......................................... 2-39
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system)............ 3-4
Meter, Trip computer................................ 2-8
Meters and gauges.................................. 2-4
Meters and gauges, Instrument brightness
control.............................................. 2-26
Mirror
Inside mirror.................................... 3-26
Outside mirrors................................ 3-27
N
New vehicle break-in.............................. 5-23
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System............. 2-19
O
Odometer............................................. 2-5
Off-road recovery.................................... 5-5
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants......................................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter................... 8-9
Checking engine oil level........................ 8-8
Engine oil......................................... 8-8
Engine oil viscosity.............................. 9-5
Outside air temperature display.................... 2-7
Outside mirrors.................................... 3-27
Overdrive OFF switch............................. 5-16Overheat, If your vehicle overheats............... 6-11
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information.......................................... 9-22
P
Panic alarm.................................... 3-8, 3-18
Parking
Parking brake operation....................... 5-20
Parking on hills................................. 5-25
Phone
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System...... 4-31
Car phone or CB radio........................ 4-31
Power
Electric power steering system............... 5-26
Power door lock ................................. 3-4
Power outlet.................................... 2-30
Power windows................................ 2-36
Precautions
Audio operation.................................. 4-9
Braking precautions........................... 5-27
Child restraints................................. 1-19
Cruise control.................................. 5-21
Maintenance...................................... 8-5
Seat belt usage.................................. 1-8
Supplemental restraint system................ 1-40
When starting and driving....................... 5-2
Push starting....................................... 6-10
Push-button ignition switch......................... 5-9
R
Radio................................................. 4-9
Car phone or CB radio........................ 4-31FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player........................................... 4-17
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player..................................... 4-21
Steering wheel audio controls ................ 4-28
Rapid air pressure loss.............................. 5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)
test.................................................. 9-21
Rear center seat belt .............................. 1-16
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock........ 3-6
Rear seats............................................ 1-4
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch............................................... 2-23
Rear window wiper and washer switch.......... 2-22
Recorders, Event data............................. 9-22
Registering your vehicle in another country........ 9-8
Remote keyless entry function, For Intelligent
Key system......................................... 3-17
Remote keyless entry system....................... 3-7
Reporting safety defects (US only)............... 9-20
Rollover............................................... 5-5
S
Safety
Child seat belts................................ 1-11
Reporting safety defects (US only)........... 9-20
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment................... 1-3
Front seats ....................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s)
Child safety..................................... 1-11
Infants........................................... 1-11
Injured persons................................. 1-12
Larger children ................................. 1-11
Model "MASTER" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
ProCarManuals.com

Black plate (5,1)
Precautions on seat belt usage................. 1-8
Pregnant women............................... 1-12
Rear center seat belt.......................... 1-16
Seat belt cleaning............................... 7-6
Seat belt extenders............................ 1-18
Seat belt hooks................................ 1-15
Seat belt maintenance......................... 1-18
Seat belt warning light........................ 2-14
Seat belts........................................ 1-8
Seat belts with pretensioners................. 1-52
Shoulder belt height adjustment.............. 1-15
Small children.................................. 1-11
Three-point type............................... 1-12
Seat(s) , Seats........................................ 1-2
Security system
(NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start........................................ 2-19
Security system, Vehicle security system........ 2-17
Selector lever, Shift lock release................. 5-17
Servicing air conditioner............................. 4-9
Shift lock release, Transmission.................. 5-17
Shifting
CVT (Continuously Variable
Transmission).............................. 5-7, 5-14
Manual transmission...................... 5-8, 5-18
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For front
seats................................................ 1-15
Small light indicator light.......................... 2-16
Sonar system....................................... 5-24
Spare tire...................................... 8-37, 9-7
Spark plugs ........................................ 8-15
Speedometer......................................... 2-5
Starting
Before starting the engine.................... 5-12
Jump starting..................................... 6-8Precautions when starting and driving......... 5-2
Push starting................................... 6-10
Starting the engine............................ 5-12
Status light, Front passenger air bag............ 1-47
Steering
Electric power steering system............... 5-26
Steering lock..................................... 5-8
Steering wheel switch for audio controls.... 4-28
Tilting steering column........................ 3-25
Storage............................................. 2-31
Sun visors.......................................... 3-26
Supplemental air bag warning labels............. 1-53
Supplemental air bag warning light....... 1-53, 2-14
Supplemental restraint system.................... 1-40
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system.......................................... 1-40
Switch
Audio control steering wheel switch......... 4-28
Autolight switch................................ 2-24
Fog light switch................................ 2-27
Hazard warning flasher switch................ 2-27
Headlight switch............................... 2-23
Overdrive OFF switch......................... 5-16
Power door lock switch......................... 3-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch........................................... 2-23
Turn signal switch.............................. 2-26
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . . 2-28
T
Tachometer........................................... 2-6
Temperature display................................. 2-7
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge................................... 2-6Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start ........................................ 2-19
Three-way catalyst................................... 5-2
Tilt steering column................................ 3-25
Tire pressure, Low tire pressure warning
light................................................. 2-13
Tires
Flat tire............................................ 6-2
Low tire pressure warning system.............. 5-3
Tire and Loading information label........... 8-30
Tire and Loading Information label........... 9-10
Tire chains...................................... 8-34
Tire dressing..................................... 7-4
Tire pressure................................... 8-28
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)..................................... 5-3, 6-2
Tire rotation.................................... 8-35
Types of tires................................... 8-33
Uniform tire quality grading................... 9-19
Wheel/tire size................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires............................... 8-28
Tonneau cover (see cargo cover)................. 2-34
Top tether strap child restraints.................. 1-22
Towing
Flat towing...................................... 9-18
Tow truck towing............................... 6-12
Towing a trailer................................. 9-18
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system........... 5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system.............. 6-2
Trailer towing....................................... 9-18
Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid............................................. 8-11
Driving with CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission).... 5-7, 5-14
10-5
Model "MASTER" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
ProCarManuals.com