weight NISSAN CUBE 2009 User Guide

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9 Technical and consumer information
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants............ 9-2
Fuel recommendation...................................... 9-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation............... 9-5
Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations........................................... 9-6
Specifications.................................................... 9-7
Engine......................................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires............................................ 9-7
Dimensions and weights.................................. 9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country.................................................. 9-8
Vehicle identification........................................... 9-8
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate............. 9-8
Vehicle identification number (chassis number)...... 9-9
Engine serial number...................................... 9-9
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label............... 9-9
Emission control information label.................... 9-10
Tire and loading information label..................... 9-10
Air conditioner specification label
(if so equipped)........................................... 9-10
Installing front license plate................................ 9-11
Except for Kro¯
m models................................. 9-11For Kro¯
m models......................................... 9-13
Vehicle loading information................................. 9-14
Terms........................................................ 9-14
Vehicle load capacity.................................... 9-15
Securing the load......................................... 9-17
Loading tips................................................ 9-17
Measurement of weights................................ 9-18
Towing a trailer................................................ 9-18
Flat towing..................................................... 9-18
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).......... 9-19
Manual Transmission..................................... 9-19
Uniform tire quality grading................................. 9-19
Treadwear.................................................. 9-19
Traction AA, A, B and C................................ 9-19
Temperature A, B and C................................ 9-19
Emission control system warranty......................... 9-20
Reporting safety defects (US only)....................... 9-20
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test . ..... 9-21
Event Data Recorders (EDR).............................. 9-22
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . . . 9-22
In the event of a collision............................... 9-23
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTSOverall length in (mm)
156.7 (3,980)*1
156.5 (3,975)*2
157.8 (4,010)*1, *3
157.5 (4,000)*2, *3
Overall width in (mm) 66.7 (1,695)
Overall height in (mm)
66.1 (1,680)
65.0 (1,650)*3
Front tread in (mm) 58.1 (1,475)
Rear tread in (mm) 58.3 (1,480)
Wheelbase in (mm)
99.6 (2,530)
Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating
(GVWR)lb (kg)
See the F.M.V.S.S. or
C.M.V.S.S. certification
label on the driver’s
side center pillar. Gross Axle
Weight Rating
(GAWR)
Front lb (kg)
Rear
lb (kg)
*1: With front license plate bracket
*2: Without front license plate bracket
*3: Kro¯
m model
When planning to travel in another coun-
try,you should first find out if the fuel available is
suitable for your vehicle’s engine.
Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low
may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles
must be operated with unleaded gasoline.
Therefore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas
where appropriate fuel is not available.
When transferring the registration of your
vehicle to another country, state, province
or district,it may be necessary to modify the
vehicle to meet local laws and regulations.
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle
emission control and safety standards vary
according to the country, state, province or
district; therefore, vehicle specifications may
differ.
When any vehicle is to be taken into
another country, state, province or district
and registered, its modifications, transpor-
tation, and registration are the responsi-
bility of the user. NISSAN is not
responsible for any inconvenience that
may result.
STI0457
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) PLATEThe vehicle identification number plate is at-
tached as shown. This number is the identifica-
tion for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle
registration.
WHEN TRAVELING OR
REGISTERING YOUR VEHICLE IN
ANOTHER COUNTRYVEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
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STI0637
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(chassis number)The vehicle identification number is located as
shown.
Remove the cover to access the number.
STI0466
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBERThe number is stamped on the engine as shown.
STI0448
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. CERTIFICATION
LABELThe Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.) certification
label is affixed as shown. This label contains
valuable vehicle information, such as: Gross
Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR) , Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR) , month and year of
manufacture, Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) , etc. Review it carefully.
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7. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the
grommet hole to add a 908turn onto the
part
*E.
8. Insert a J-nut into the license plate bracket
before placing the license plate bracket on
the fascia.
9. Install the license plate bracket with the
screws.
10. Install the license plate with bolts that are
not longer than 0.55 in (14 mm) .
WARNING
.
It is extremely dangerous to ride
in a cargo area inside the vehi-
cle. In a collision, people riding
in these areas are more likely to
be seriously injured or killed.
.
Do not allow people to ride in
any area of your vehicle that is
not equipped with seats and
seat belts.
.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle
is in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
TERMSIt is important to familiarize yourself with the
following terms before loading your vehicle:.
Curb Weight (actual weight of your
vehicle) - vehicle weight including:
standard and optional equipment,
fluids, emergency tools, and spare tire
assembly. This weightdoes notin-
clude passengers and cargo.
.
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb
weight plus the combined weight of
passengers and cargo.
.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
- maximum total combined weight of the
unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage,
hitch, trailer tongue load and any other
optional equipment. This information is
located on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
label.
.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) -
maximum weight (load) limit specified
for the front or rear axle. This informa-
tion is located on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.
S.S. label.
.
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rat-
ing) - The maximum total weight rating
of the vehicle, passengers, cargo, and
trailer.
.
Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit,
Total load capacity - maximum total
weight limit specified of the load
(passengers and cargo) for the vehicle.
This is the maximum combined weight
of occupants and cargo that can be
loaded into the vehicle. If the vehicle is
used to tow a trailer, the trailer tongue
weight must be included as part of the
cargo load. This information is located
on the Tire and Loading Information
label.
VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION
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Cargo capacity - permissible weight of
cargo, the subtracted weight of occu-
pants from the load limit.
VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITYDo not exceed the load limit of your vehicle
shown as “The combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo” on the Tire and Loading
Information label. Do not exceed the
number of occupants shown as “Seating
Capacity” on the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label.
To get “the combined weight of occupants
and cargo”, add the weight of all occu-
pants, then add the total luggage weight.
Examples are shown in the following
illustration.
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Steps for determining correct load limit1.
Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on
your vehicle’s placard.
2.
Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding
in your vehicle.
3.
Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs.
4.
The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity. For example, if the XXX
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb. passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs) or
(640340 (5 x 70) = 300 kg.)
5.
Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm
that you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle.
(See “MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS”
later in this section.)
Also check tires for proper inflation pres-
sures. See the Tire and Loading Information
label.
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warranty.
MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTSSecure loose items to prevent weight shifts
that could affect the balance of your
vehicle. When the vehicle is loaded, drive
to a scale and weigh the front and the rear
wheels separately to determine axle loads.
Individual axle loads should not exceed
either of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings
(GAWR) . The total of the axle loads should
not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) . These ratings are given
on the vehicle certification label. If weight
ratings are exceeded, move or remove
items to bring all weights below the ratings.
Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle.Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a
vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a
motor home.
CAUTION
.Failure to follow these guidelines
can result in severe transmission
damage.
.Whenever flat towing your vehicle,
always tow forward, never back-
ward.
.DO NOT tow any Continuously Vari-
able Transmission (CVT) vehicle
with all four wheels on the ground
(flat towing) . Doing so WILL DA-
MAGE internal transmission parts
due to lack of transmission lubrica-
tion.
.For emergency towing procedures
refer to “TOWING YOUR VEHICLE”
in the “6. In case of emergency”
section of this manual.
TOWING A TRAILER FLAT TOWING
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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
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Driving with manual transmission........ 5-8, 5-18
Transmission selector lever lock release..... 5-17
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system).... 3-7
Transmitter, With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)...................... 3-17
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country................................................ 9-8
Trip computer........................................ 2-8
Turn signal switch.................................. 2-26
U
Underbody cleaning................................. 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading....................... 9-19
V
Variable voltage control system................... 8-14
Vehicle
Dimensions and weights........................ 9-8
Identification number (VIN)...................... 9-8
Information display............................... 2-7
Loading information............................ 9-14
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle)............ 6-15
Security system................................ 2-17
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . . 2-28
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system...... 5-29
Ventilators............................................ 4-2
Voice command
(See Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System) . . . 4-37
W
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels.......... 1-53
Warning light
Air bag warning light................... 1-53, 2-14Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light............................................. 2-10
Brake warning light............................ 2-11
Door open warning light....................... 2-11
Electric power steering warning light........ 2-12
Intelligent Key system warning light.......... 2-12
Low fuel warning light......................... 2-12
Low tire pressure warning light............... 2-13
Seat belt warning light........................ 2-14
Warning lights...................................... 2-10
Warning, Hazard warning flasher switch......... 2-27
Warning, Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)......................................... 5-3, 6-2
Warning, Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders........................................... 2-10
Warranty, Emission control system warranty..... 9-20
Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch...... 2-22
Windshield wiper and washer switch........ 2-20
Washing.............................................. 7-2
Waxing................................................ 7-3
Weights (See dimensions and weights)........... 9-8
Wheel/tire size....................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires................................... 8-28
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels................ 7-4
Window washer fluid.............................. 8-12
Window(s)
Cleaning.......................................... 7-3
Power windows................................ 2-36
Windshield wiper and washer switch............ 2-20
Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer switch...... 2-22
Rear window wiper blade..................... 8-18
Windshield wiper and washer switch........ 2-20
Wiper blades................................... 8-17
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