light NISSAN CUBE 2009 Workshop Manual

Black plate (120,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
SPA2416
*1
LOCK button
*2
UNLOCK button
*3
PANIC button
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
Locking doors1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Push the LOCK
button
*1
on the
keyfob.
4. All the doors will lock.
All of the doors will lock when the LOCK
button is pushed even though a doorremains open.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the
horn chirps once.
.When the LOCK
button is pushed with
all doors locked, the hazard indicator flashes
twice and the horn chirps once as a
reminder that the doors are already locked.
.Operate the door handles to confirm that the
doors have been securely locked.
Unlocking doors1. Push the UNLOCK
button
*2
on the
keyfob.
.The driver’s door unlocks.
.The hazard indicator flashes once if all
doors are completely closed.
2. Push the UNLOCK
button again within
5 seconds.
.All the doors and the back door unlock.
.The hazard indicator flashes once if all
doors are completely closed.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute of pushing the UNLOCK
button.
.Opening any door (including the back door) .
.Placing the ignition switch in the ONposition.
Using panic alarmIf you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC
button
*3
on the
keyfob formore than 1 second.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will
stay on for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
.It has run for 25 seconds, or
.Any of the buttons on the keyfob is
pushed. (Note: the PANIC button must
be pushed for more than 1 second.)
Setting hazard indicator and horn modeThis vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn
mode when you first receive the vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK
button
*1
is pushed, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
When the UNLOCKbutton
*2
is pushed,
the hazard indicator flashes once.
If the horn chirp is not necessary, you can switch
to hazard indicator only mode by following the
switching procedure.
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Black plate (122,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
Switching procedure:
To switch the hazard indicator and horn opera-
tion, push the LOCK
*1
and UNLOCK
*2
buttons on the keyfob simultaneously
for more than 2 seconds.
.When the hazard indicator mode is set, the
hazard indicator flashes 3 times.
.When the hazard indicator and horn mode is
set, the hazard indicator flashes once and
the horn chirps once.
WARNING
.Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those
who use a pacemaker should con-
tact the electric medical equipment
manufacturer for the possible influ-
ences before use.
.The Intelligent Key transmits radio
waves when the buttons are
pushed. The FAA advises that the
radio waves may affect aircraft na-
vigation and communication sys-
tems. Do not operate the
Intelligent Key while on an airplane.
Makesurethebuttonsarenot
operated unintentionally when the
unit is stored during a flight.
The Intelligent Key system can operate all the
door locks using the remote controller function
or pushing the request switch on the vehicle
without taking the key out from a pocket or
purse. The operating environment and/or condi-
tions may affect the Intelligent Key system
operation.
Be sure to read the following before using the
Intelligent Key system.
CAUTION
.Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key
with you when operating the vehi-
cle.
.Never leave the Intelligent Key in
the vehicle when you leave the
vehicle.
The Intelligent Key is always communicating with
the vehicle as it receives radio waves. The
Intelligent Key system transmits weak radio
waves. Environmental conditions may interfere
with the operation of the Intelligent Key system
under the following operating conditions.
.When operating near a location where
strong radio waves are transmitted, such
as a TV tower, power station and broad-
casting station.
.When in possession of wireless equipment,
such as a cellular phone, transceiver, and
CB radio.
.When the Intelligent Key is in contact with or
covered by metallic materials.
.When any type of radio wave remote control
is used nearby.
.When the Intelligent Key is placed near an
electric appliance such as a personal
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM (if so
equipped)
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Black plate (126,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
Locking doors1. Place the ignition switch in the OFF position
and carry the Intelligent Key with you.*1
2. Close all the doors.*2
3. Push the door handle request switch (dri-
ver’s or front passenger’s)
*A
or the back
door request switch
*B
while carrying the
Intelligent Key with you.*3
4. All the doors and the back door will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the
outside chime sounds twice.
*1: Doors will lock with the request switch while
the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
*2: Doors will not lock with the request switch
while any door is open.
*3: Doors will not lock with the request switch
when the Intelligent Key is left inside the
vehicle. However, when an Intelligent Key is
inside the vehicle, doors can be locked with
another registered Intelligent Key.
Unlocking doors1. Push the door handle request switch
*A
or
the back door request switch
*B
while
carrying the Intelligent Key with you.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once and out-side chime sounds once. The corresponding
door or the back door will unlock.
3. Push the request switch again within 1
minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once and out-
side chime sounds once again. All the doors
and the back door will unlock.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the request switch while
the doors are locked.
.Opening any door.
.Pushing the ignition switch.
During this 1-minute time period, if the UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key is pushed, all
doors will be locked automatically after another
1 minute.
BATTERY SAVER SYSTEMWhen all the following conditions are met for 60
minutes, the battery saver system will cut off the
power supply to prevent battery discharge.
.The ignition switch is in the ACC position,
and
.All doors are closed, and
.The selector lever is in the P (Park) position.
WARNING LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE
REMINDERSTo help prevent the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly by erroneous operation of the
Intelligent Key listed on the following chart or
to help prevent the vehicle from being stolen,
chime or beep sounds inside and outside the
vehicle and a warning light illuminates or blinks.
When a chime or beep sounds or the warning
light illuminates or blinks, be sure to check the
vehicle and Intelligent Key.
See “TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE” later in
this section and “WARNING/INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS” in the
“2. Instruments and controls” section.
Intelligent Key system warning light:P position selecting warning light:
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Black plate (127,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom Possible cause Action to take
When pushing the ignition switch
to stop the engineThe P position selecting warning light in the
meter illuminates and the inside warning chime
sounds continuously.The selector lever is not in the P (Park)
position.Shift the selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
When shifting the selector lever
to the P (Park) position.The inside warning chime sounds continuously.The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.Push the ignition switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
When opening the driver’s door
to get out of the vehicleThe inside warning chime sounds continuously.The ignition switch is in the ACC
position.Push the ignition switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
When closing the door after get-
ting out of the vehicleThe Intelligent Key system warning light in the
meter blinks in yellow, and the outside chime
sounds 3 times and the inside warning chime
sounds for a few seconds.The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.Push the ignition switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
The P position selecting warning light in the
meter illuminates and the outside chime
sounds continuously.The ignition switch is in the ACC or OFF
position and the selector lever is not in
the P (Park) position.Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position and push the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
When closing the door with the
inside lock knob turned to LOCKThe outside chime sounds for a few seconds
and all the doors unlock.The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the request switch
or the LOCK
button on the
Intelligent Key to lock the doorThe outside chime sounds for a few seconds.The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
A door is not closed securely. Close the door securely.
When pushing the ignition switch
to start the engineThe Intelligent Key system warning light in the
meter blinks in green.The battery charge is low.Replace the battery with a new one. (See
“KEY BATTERY REPLACEMENT” in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)
The Intelligent Key system warning light in the
meter blinks in yellow and the inside warning
chime sounds for a few seconds.The Intelligent Key is not in the vehicle. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
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Black plate (128,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
Symptom Possible cause Action to take
When pushing the ignition switchThe Intelligent Key system warning light in the
meter illuminates in yellow.It warns of a malfunction with the
electrical steering lock system or the
Intelligent Key system.Contact a NISSAN dealer.
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Black plate (129,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY FUNCTION
WARNING
.Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those
who use a pacemaker should con-
tact the electric medical equipment
manufacturer for the possible influ-
ences before use.
.The Intelligent Key transmits radio
waves when the buttons are
pushed. The FAA advises that the
radio waves may affect aircraft na-
vigation and communication sys-
tems. Do not operate the
Intelligent Key while on an airplane.
Makesurethebuttonsarenot
operated unintentionally when the
unit is stored during a flight.
CAUTION
.Do not allow the Intelligent Key,
which contains electrical compo-
nents, to come into contact with
water or salt water. This could affect
the system function..Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
.Do not strike the Intelligent Key
sharply against another object.
.Do not change or modify the Intel-
ligent Key.
.Wetting may damage the Intelligent
Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet,
immediately wipe until it is comple-
tely dry.
.Do not place the Intelligent Key for
an extended period in an area where
temperatures exceed 1408F (608C) .
.Do not attach the Intelligent Key
with a key holder that contains a
magnet.
.Do not place the Intelligent Key near
equipment that produces a mag-
netic field, such as a TV, audio
equipment, personal computers or
cellular phone.
The remote keyless entry function can operate
all door locks using the remote keyless entry
function of the Intelligent Key. The remote
keyless entry function can operate at a distance
of approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle.
(The operating distance depends upon the
conditions around the vehicle.)The remote keyless entry function will not
operate:
.When the Intelligent Key is not within the
operational range.
.When the doors are open or not closed
securely.
.When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged.
The remote keyless entry function can also
operate the vehicle alarm.
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Black plate (130,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
SPA2252
*1
LOCK
button
*2
UNLOCK
button
*3
PANIC
button
When you lock or unlock the doors, the hazard
indicator will flash and the horn will sound as a
confirmation. For details, see “Setting hazard
indicator and horn mode” later in this section.Locking doors1. Place the ignition switch in the OFF position
and carry the Intelligent Key with you.*1
2. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
3. Close all the doors.*2
4. Push the LOCK
button
*1
on theIntelligent Key.
5. All the doors and the back door will lock.
6. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the
horn chirps once.
*1: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key while
the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
*2: Doors will not lock with the Intelligent Key
while any door is open.
Operate the door handles to confirm that the
doors have been securely locked.
Unlocking doors1. Push the UNLOCK
button
*2
on the
Intelligent Key once.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once. The
driver’s door will unlock.
3. Push the UNLOCK
button again within
1 minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once. All the
doors and the back door will unlock.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the UNLOCK
button
while the doors are locked.
.Opening any door (including the back door) ..Pushing the ignition switch.
During this 1-minute time period, if the UNLOCK
button is pushed, all doors will be locked
automatically after another 1 minute.
Using panic alarmIf you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC
button
*3
on the
Intelligent Key formore than 1 second.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will
stay on for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
.It has run for 25 seconds, or
.Any of the buttons on the Intelligent Key
is pushed. (Note: the PANIC button
must be pushed for more than 1
second.)
Setting hazard indicator and horn modeThis vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn
mode when you first receive the vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK
button
*1
is pushed, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
When the UNLOCKbutton
*2
is pushed,
the hazard indicator flashes once.
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Black plate (133,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
WARNING
.Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the
hood to fly open and result in an
accident.
.If you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
SPA2607
When opening the hood:
1. Pull the hood release handle
*1
located
below the instrument panel; the hood will
then spring up slightly.
2. Locate the lever
*2
in between the hood
and grille, and push the lever sideways with
your fingertips.
3. Raise the hood
*3.
4. Remove the support rod
*4
from the hood
and insert it into the slot
*5.
Hold the coated part
*A
when removing or
resetting the support rod. Avoid direct
contact with the metal parts, as they maybe hot immediately after the engine has
been stopped.
When closing the hood:
1. Return the support rod to its original
position.
2. Slowly move the hood down to latch the
lock.
3. Push the hood down to lock the hood
securely into place.
HOOD
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Black plate (134,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
WARNING
.Always be sure the back door has
been closed securely to prevent it
from opening while driving.
.Do not drive with the back door
open. This could allow dangerous
exhaust gases to be drawn into the
vehicle. See “EXHAUST GAS (car-
bon monoxide)” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
.Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
before closing the back door.
SPA2608
To open the back door, unlock it and pull the
handle.
The back door can be unlocked by:
— pushing the unlock button
on the
keyfob or the Intelligent Key (if so equipped)
twice.
— pushing the back door request switch (if so
equipped) .
— pushing the power door lock switch to the
unlock position.
— inserting the key into the driver’s door key
cylinder and turning it to the rear of the
vehicle twice.
SPA2609
CAUTION
Do not step or place heavy objects on
the back door opening (over the rear
combination lights) . Doing so could
cause damage to the rear combination
lights and/or personal injury.
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Black plate (136,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
SPA2336
OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOORTo open the fuel-filler door, pull the release
handle located below the instrument panel. To
lock, close the fuel-filler door securely.
SPA2610
FUEL-FILLER CAPThe fuel-filler cap is a ratcheting type. Turn the
cap counterclockwise
*1
to remove. To tighten,
turn the cap clockwise
*2
until ratcheting clicks
are heard.
Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
*A
while refueling.
WARNING
.Gasoline is extremely flammable
and highly explosive under certain
conditions. You could be burned or
seriously injured if it is misused ormishandled. Always stop engine
and do not smoke or allow open
flames or sparks near the vehicle
when refueling.
.Do not attempt to top off the fuel
tank after the fuel pump nozzle
shuts off automatically. Continued
refueling may cause fuel overflow,
resulting in fuel spray and possibly
a fire.
.Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It
has a built-in safety valve needed
for proper operation of the fuel
system and emission control sys-
tem. An incorrect cap can result in a
serious malfunction and possible
injury. It could also cause the mal-
function indicator light to come on.
.Never pour fuel into the throttle
body to attempt to start your vehi-
cle.
.Do not fill a portable fuel container
in the vehicle or trailer. Static elec-
tricity can cause an explosion of
flammable liquid, vapor or gas in
any vehicle or trailer. To reduce the
risk of serious injury or death when
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