mirror controls NISSAN CUBE 2009 Owners Manual

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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
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1. Front cup holders (P.2-31)
2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch
— Headlight (P.2-23)
— Turn signal (P.2-26)
— Fog light* (P.2-27)3. Steering wheel
— Electric power steering system (P.5-26)
— Horn (P.2-28)
— Driver’s supplemental front-impact air bag
(P.1-40)
4. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-20)
5. Fuse box cover (P.8-21)6. Outside mirror remote control switch (P.3-27)
7. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
(P.5-29)
8. Tilting steering wheel lever (P.3-25)
9. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)*
— Audio control* (P.4-28)
— Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System control*
(P.4-31)
10. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)*
— Cruise control switches* (P.5-21)
11. Selector lever or Shift lever
— Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
(P.5-14)
— Manual Transmission (MT) (P.5-18)
12. Parking brake (P.5-20)
*: if so equipped
COCKPIT
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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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1. Front cup holders
2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch
3. Steering wheel
— Horn
— Driver’s supplemental front-impact air bag
4. Wiper and washer switch
5. Fuse box cover6. Outside mirror remote control switch
7. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
8. Tilting steering wheel lever
9. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)*
— Audio control*
— Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System control*10. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)*
— Cruise control switches*
11. Selector lever or Shift lever
— Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
— Manual Transmission (MT)
12. Parking brake
*: if so equipped
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1. Side ventilator
2. Meters and gauges
3. Center ventilator
4. Hazard warning flasher switch
5. Audio system*
— Clock*6. Front passenger air bag status light
7. Front passenger supplemental air bag
8. Fuel-filler door release handle
9. Hood release handle
10. Ignition switch (models without Intelligent Key
system)11. Push-button ignition switch (models with Intelli-
gent Key system)
12. Heater/air conditioner* control
— Rear window and outside mirror* defroster
switch
13. Utility hooks*
14. iPod
®connector*
15. Power outlet
16. Glove box
*: if so equipped
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instruments and controls
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SIC4127
Type A
SIC4145
Type B
To defog/defrost the rear window glass and
outside mirrors (if so equipped) , start the engine
and push the switch
*1
on. The indicator light
*2
will illuminate. Push the switch again to turn
the defroster off.
It will automatically turn off in approximately 15
minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defroster.
SIC3668
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting*1
Turn the switch to the
position:
The front park, side marker, tail, license
plate and instrument lights will come on.
*2
Turn the switch to the
position:
Headlights will come on and all the other
lights remain on.
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCHHEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
Instruments and controls
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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
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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
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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.)
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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
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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
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