engine NISSAN CUBE 2009 Owners Manual

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUALYou will see various symbols in this manual. They
are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause death or
serious personal injury. To avoid or
reduce the risk, the procedures must
be followed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause minor or
moderate personal injury or damage to
your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk,
the procedures must be followed care-
fully.
SIC0697
If you see the symbol above, it means“Do not
do this”or“Do not let this happen”.If you see a symbol similar to those above in an
illustration, it means the arrow points to the front
of the vehicle.Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those
above indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those
above call attention to an item in the illustration.CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-
ents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive
harm. In addition, certain fluids con-
tained in vehicles and certain products
of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVI-
SORYSome vehicle parts, such as lithium bat-
teries, may contain perchlorate material.
The following advisory is provided: “Per-
chlorate Material - special handling may
apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”
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Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)................................................... 0-2
Exterior front..................................................... 0-3
Exterior rear...................................................... 0-4
Exterior (Kro¯
m models)........................................ 0-5
Passenger compartment...................................... 0-6Cockpit............................................................ 0-7
Instrument panel................................................ 0-8
Meters and gauges............................................. 0-9
Engine compartment......................................... 0-10
MR18DE engine.......................................... 0-100 Illustrated table of contents
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1. Tachometer (P.2-6)
2. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-6)
3. Vehicle information display (P.2-7)
— Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-5)
— Trip computer (P.2-8)
— Outside air temperature* (P.2-7)
4. Fuel gauge (P.2-7)5. Speedometer (P.2-5)
6. Warning/indicator lights (P.2-10)
7. Instrument brightness control knob (P.2-26)
8. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) posi-
tion indicator* (P.2-8)9. RESET switch for trip odometer (P.2-5)/Trip
computer mode switch (P.2-8)
*: if so equippedMETERS AND GAUGES
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MR18DE ENGINE1. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-8)
2. Brake and clutch (*1) fluid reservoir (P.8-11)
3. Air cleaner (P.8-16)
4. Battery (P.8-13)
— Jump starting (P.6-8)5. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-12)
6. Engine drive belt location (P.8-15)
7. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-8)
8. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8)
9. Radiator filler cap (P.8-7)
— Vehicle overheat (P.6-11)
10. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-19)*1: for Manual Transmission (MT) modelsENGINE COMPARTMENT0-10
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2 Instruments and controls
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Cockpit............................................................ 2-2
Instrument panel ................................................ 2-3
Meters and gauges ............................................. 2-4
Speedometer and odometer ............................. 2-5
Tachometer ................................................... 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................... 2-6
Fuel gauge ................................................... 2-7
Vehicle information display ................................ 2-7
Outside air temperature (if so equipped) .............. 2-7
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator (if so equipped) ...................... 2-8
Trip computer ................................................ 2-8
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ....... 2-10
Checking bulbs ........................................... 2-10
Warning lights ............................................. 2-10
Indicator lights ............................................. 2-15
Audible reminders ........................................ 2-17
Security systems .............................................. 2-17
Vehicle security system .................................. 2-17
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ................. 2-19
Windshield wiper and washer switch .................... 2-20
Rear window wiper and washer switch .................. 2-22
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch ..... 2-23
Headlight and turn signal switch .......................... 2-23
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-23 Turn signal switch
........................................ 2-26
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ...................... 2-27
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................. 2-27
Horn ............................................................. 2-28
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ........... 2-28
Clock (if so equipped) ....................................... 2-28
Adjusting the time ........................................ 2-29
Resetting the time ........................................ 2-30
Power outlet ................................................... 2-30
Storage ......................................................... 2-31
Cup holders ................................................ 2-31
Glove box .................................................. 2-33
Rear pillar pocket ......................................... 2-33
Cargo cover (if so equipped) .......................... 2-34
Luggage hooks ............................................ 2-35
Utility hooks (if so equipped) ........................... 2-36
Windows ....................................................... 2-36
Power windows ........................................... 2-36
Interior lights ................................................... 2-39
Map lights (if so equipped) ............................. 2-39
Map light control switch (if so equipped) ........... 2-39
Ceiling light ................................................ 2-40
Cargo light (if so equipped) ................................ 2-41
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SIC4119
1. Tachometer
2. Engine coolant temperature gauge
3. Vehicle information display
— Odometer/twin trip odometer
— Trip computer
— Outside air temperature*
4. Fuel gauge5. Speedometer
6. Warning/indicator lights
7. Instrument brightness control knob
8. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) posi-
tion indicator*
9. RESET switch for trip odometer/Trip computer
mode switch*: if so equipped
The needle indicators may move slightly
after the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF or LOCK position. This is not a
malfunction.
METERS AND GAUGES2-4
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SIC4122
TACHOMETERThe tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM) .Do not rev the
engine into the red zone
*1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce
engine speed. Operating the engine in
the red zone may cause serious engine
damage.
SIC4123
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGEThe gauge
*1
indicates the engine coolant
temperature.
The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range when the gauge is within the zone
*2
shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature near the hot (H) end of the
normal range, reduce vehicle speed to
decrease temperature. If gauge is over
the normal range, stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible. If the engine is
overheated, continued operation of the
vehicle may seriously damage the en-
gine. See “IF YOUR VEHICLE OVER-
HEATS” in the “6. In case of emergency”
section for immediate action required.
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Average fuel consumption (mpg or l
(liter)/100 km)The average fuel consumption mode shows the
average fuel consumption since the last reset.
Resetting is done by pushing the trip computer
mode switch
*A
for approximately 1 second.
The display is updated every 30 seconds. At
about the first 1/3 mile (500 m) after a reset, the
display shows “---”.
Average speed (mph or km/h)The average speed mode shows the average
vehicle speed since the last reset. Resetting is
done by pushing the trip computer mode switch*A
for approximately 1 second.
The display is updated every 30 seconds. The
first 30 seconds after a reset, the display shows
“---”.
Elapsed time (Canada only)The elapsed time mode shows the time since
the last reset. The displayed time can be reset
by pushing the trip computer mode switch
*A
for approximately 1 second.Resetting displaysWhen the average fuel consumption, average
speed, elapsed time or TRIP B is displayed,
push the trip computer mode switch
*A
for
longer than 3 seconds. The average fuelconsumption, average speed, elapsed time and
trip odometer (TRIP B only) displays will be reset
at the same time.
Maintenance information (Canada only)When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, maintenance information (the wrench
symbol
and distance to change a main-
tenance item) comes on for about 5 seconds
and then turns off.
The wrench symbol
appears when the set
distance comes for changing an item, such as
engine oil.
To set the distance to change an item:
1. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
Push the trip computer mode switch
*A
for
3 seconds while the wrench symbol
and maintenance information are displayed.
The symbol and distance display will start
flashing and the display shows the current
interval.
2. Push the switch
*A
to increase the interval
distance.
Each step increases the interval distance by
1,000 km (500 miles) . The interval distance
can be set up to 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
after the display returns to 0 (zero) .
3. If no further action is made, the displayreturns to the previous mode and the new
interval is set.
If the interval distance is set to 0, the display will
skip the maintenance information when the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light
Low fuel warning light
High beam indicator light
Low tire pressure warning light
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Brake warning light
Low washer fluid warning light*
Overdrive off indicator light*
P position selecting warning light*
Security indicator light
Charge warning light
Seat belt warning light
Slip indicator light
Door open warning light
Supplemental air bag warning light
Small light indicator light
Electric power steering warning light
Front passenger air bag status light
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning light
Cruise indicator light*
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
Intelligent Key system warning light*
Engine start operation indicator light*
*: if so equipped
CHECKING BULBSWith all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and place the ignition switch in the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on:
,
or
,
,
,
,
The following lights come on briefly and then gooff (if so equipped):
,
or
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
If any light does not come on, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the
electrical system. Have the system checked by
a NISSAN dealer.
WARNING LIGHTS
or
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light illuminates and then turns off. This indicates
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AUDIBLE REMINDERS2-10
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the ABS is operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running, or while driving, it may
indicate the ABS is not functioning properly.
Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system then
operates normally, but without anti-lock assis-
tance. (See “BRAKE SYSTEM” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section.)
or
Brake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake
and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator:
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light illuminates when the parking brake is
applied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the
light illuminates while the engine is running with
the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle
and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid
as necessary. (See “BRAKE AND CLUTCH
FLUID” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
warningsystemcheckedbyaNISSAN
dealer.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator:
When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake
warning light and the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminate, it may indicate
the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
brake system checked, and if necessary re-
paired, by a NISSAN dealer promptly. (See
“Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light”
earlier in this section.)
WARNING
.Your brake system may not be
working properly if the warning light
is on. Driving could be dangerous. If
you judge it to be safe, drive care-
fully to the nearest service station
for repairs. Otherwise, have your
vehicle towed because driving it
could be dangerous.
.Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake
fluid level may increase your stop-ping distance and braking will re-
quire greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.
.If the brake fluid level is below the
minimum or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked at a
NISSAN dealer.
Charge warning light
If the light illuminates while the engine is running,
it may indicate the charging system is not
functioning properly. Turn the engine off and
check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose,
broken, missing or if the light remains on, see a
NISSAN dealer immediately.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alternator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Door open warning light
This light illuminates when any of the doors and/
or back door are not closed securely while the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
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