weight NISSAN CUBE 2012 3.G User Guide

9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ................... 9-2Fuel 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
Vehicle loading information ................................................. 9-12 Terms ........................................................................\
......... 9-12
Vehicle load capacity .................................................... 9-13
Securing the load .......................................................... 9-14
Loading tips ..................................................................... 9-14
Measurement of weights .............................................. 9-15
Towing a trailer ....................................................................... 9-15
Flat towing ........................................................................\
....... 9-16 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ............. 9-16
Manual Transmission ..................................................... 9-16
Uniform tire quality grading ................................................. 9-16 Treadwear ........................................................................\
9-16
Traction AA, A, B and C .............................................. 9-16
Temperature A, B and C .............................................. 9-17
Emission control system warranty ..................................... 9-17
Reporting safety defects ..................................................... 9-18
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test ......... 9-19
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................................. 9-19
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information ..... 9-20

9-8Technical and consumer information
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Overall length in (mm) 156.7 (3,980)*1156.5 (3,975)*2
Overall width in (mm) 66.7 (1,695)
Overall height in (mm) 66.1 (1,680)
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 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) PLATE
The 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 COUNTRY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

STI0637
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(chassis number)
The vehicle identification number is located as
shown.
Remove the cover to access the number.
STI0466
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
The number is stamped on the engine as shown.
STI0448
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. CERTIFICATION
LABEL
The 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. Carefully drill the two pilot holes using a0.39 in (10 mm) drill bit at the marked
locations. (Be sure that the drill only
goes through the bumper fascia.)
8. Insert grommets into the hole on the fascia.
9. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the grommet hole to add a 908 turn onto the
part
*E.
10. Insert a J-nut into the license plate bracket before placing the license plate bracket on
the fascia.
11. Install the license plate bracket with the screws.
12. 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.
TERMS
It 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 weight does 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
VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION

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.
. Cargo capacity - permissible weight of
cargo, the subtracted weight of occu-
pants from the load limit.
VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY
Do 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.
STI0447
Steps for determining correct load limit
1. 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.
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4. The resulting figure equals the availableamount 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.
(1400 −750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs) or
(640 −340 (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” (P.9-15) .)
Also check tires for proper inflation pres-
sures. See the Tire and Loading Information
label.
SIC4141
SECURING THE LOAD
There are tie down hooks located in the cargo
area as shown. The tie down hooks can be used
to secure cargo with ropes or other types of
straps.
Do not apply a total load of more than 7 lb
(3 kg) to a single hook
*Aor 22 lb (10 kg)
to a single hook
*Bwhen securing cargo.
WARNING
. Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from
sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In
a sudden stop or collision, unse-
cured cargo could cause personal
injury.
. The child restraint top tether strap
may be damaged by contact with
items in the cargo area. Secure any
items in the cargo area. Your child
could be seriously injured or killed
in a collision if the top tether strap is
damaged.
. Do not load your vehicle any heavier
than the GVWR or the maximum
front and rear GAWRs. If you do,
parts of your vehicle can break, tire
damage could occur, or it can
change the way your vehicle han-
dles. This could result in loss of
control and cause personal injury.
LOADING TIPS
.The GVW must not exceed GVWR or
GAWR as specified on the F.M.V.S.S./
C.M.V.S.S. certification label.
. Do not load the front and rear axle to
the GAWR. Doing so will exceed the
GVWR.

WARNING
.Properly secure all cargo with
ropes or straps to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the
seatbacks. In a sudden stop or
collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
. Do not load your vehicle any
heavier than the GVWR or the
maximum front and rear
GAWRs. If you do, parts of your
vehicle can break, tire damage
could occur, or it can change the
way your vehicle handles. This
could result in loss of control
and cause personal injury.
. Overloading not only can short-
en the life of your vehicle and
the tire, but can cause unsafe
vehicle handling and longer
braking distances. This may
cause a premature tire failure,
which could result in a serious
accident and personal injury. Failures caused by overloading
are not covered by the vehicle’s
warranty.
MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS
Secure 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.
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TOWING A TRAILER

10-2
Cup holders.................................................................. 2-31
CVT, Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ...................................... 5-8, 5-14
D
Daytime running light system................................... 2-26
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch........................................................... 2-24
Dimensions and weights............................................. 9-8
Door open warning light............................................ 2-13
Drive belt....................................................................... 8-15
Driving Cold weather driving........................................... 5-29
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ............................... 5-8, 5-14
Driving with manual transmission............ 5-9, 5-18
Precautions when starting and driving .............. 5-2
E
Economy, Fuel.............................................................. 5-23
Electric power steering system ............................... 5-25
Electric power steering warning light .................... 2-13
Emission control information label.......................... 9-10
Emission control system warranty........................... 9-17
Engine Before starting the engine................................. 5-12
Break-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...................................... 8-9
Coolant temperature gauge ................................. 2-7
Emergency engine shut off................................ 5-11 Engine block heater............................................. 5-30
Engine compartment check locations................ 8-6
Engine cooling system........................................... 8-7
Engine oil................................................................... 8-9
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 .............................................. 5-13
Event Data Recorders (EDR)................................... 9-19
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 .................................... 8-17
Changing engine oil and filter.............................. 8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch)..... 2-28
Flat tire............................................................................. 6-2
Flat towing .................................................................... 9-16
Floor mat cleaning ........................................................ 7-5
Fluid Brake and clutch fluid......................................... 8-12
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid.............................................................. 8-11
Engine coolant......................................................... 8-7
Engine oil................................................................... 8-9
Window washer fluid .......................................... 8-12
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ....................................................... 4-31, 4-35
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ................................................................... 4-42
Fog light switch........................................................... 2-28 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 .............................. 1-8
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Distance to empty................................................... 2-9
Fuel economy........................................................ 5-23
Fuel octane rating ................................................... 9-3
Fuel recommendation............................................. 9-3
Fuel-filler cap......................................................... 3-21
Fuel-filler door....................................................... 3-21
Gauge ........................................................................ 2-8
Fuses.............................................................................. 8-20
Fusible links.................................................................. 8-21
G
Gas cap......................................................................... 3-21
Gauge .............................................................................. 2-4 Engine coolant temperature gauge .................... 2-7
Fuel gauge................................................................ 2-8
Odometer.................................................................. 2-5
Speedometer............................................................ 2-5
Tachometer ............................................................... 2-7
Trip computer........................................................... 2-9
General maintenance ................................................... 8-2
Glove box...................................................................... 2-33
H
Hands-Free Phone System, Bluetooth®............... 4-52
Hazard warning flasher switch................................. 2-28
Head restraints .............................................................. 1-6
Headlights Bulb replacement................................................. 8-27

Security system, Vehicle security system ............. 2-19
Selector leverShift lock release.................................................. 5-18
Servicing air conditioner............................................ 4-19
Shift lock release Transmission.......................................................... 5-18
Shifting CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ............................... 5-8, 5-14
Manual transmission................................... 5-9, 5-18
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For
front seats..................................................................... 1-15
SOURCE select switch............................................. 4-49
Spare tire.............................................................. 8-38, 9-7
Spark plugs .................................................................. 8-16
Speedometer.................................................................. 2-5
Starting Before starting the engine................................. 5-12
Jump starting............................................................ 6-9
Precautions when starting and driving .............. 5-2
Push starting ......................................................... 6-11
Starting the engine .............................................. 5-13
Status light, Front passenger air bag .................... 1-47
Steering Electric power steering system ........................ 5-25
Steering wheel switch for audio controls ...... 4-49
Tilting steering column........................................ 3-23
Storage .......................................................................... 2-31
Sun visors ..................................................................... 3-24
Supplemental air bag warning labels..................... 1-53
Supplemental air bag warning light............ 1-53, 2-15
Supplemental restraint system................................. 1-40 Precautions on supplemental
restraint system..................................................... 1-40
Switch Audio control steering wheel switch............... 4-49
Autolight switch.................................................... 2-25 Fog light switch.................................................... 2-28
Hazard warning flasher switch.......................... 2-28
Headlight switch................................................... 2-24
Overdrive OFF switch......................................... 5-17
Power door lock switch......................................... 3-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch.................................................... 2-24
Turn signal switch ................................................ 2-27
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch..... 2-29
System setup ................................................................. 4-6
T
Tachometer ..................................................................... 2-7
Temperature display...................................................... 2-9
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge........................................................ 2-7
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start................................................................... 2-20
Three-way catalyst........................................................ 5-3
Tilt steering column .................................................... 3-23
Tire pressure, Low tire pressure warning light.... 2-14
Tires Flat tire....................................................................... 6-2
Low tire pressure warning system...................... 5-3
Tire and Loading information label ....... 8-31, 9-10
Tire chains.............................................................. 8-35
Tire dressing............................................................. 7-4
Tire pressure ......................................................... 8-30
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ............................................... 5-3, 6-2
Tire rotation............................................................ 8-36
Types of tires......................................................... 8-35
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 9-16
Wheel/tire size......................................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires.................................................. 8-30
Touch screen.................................................................. 4-3 Towing
Flat towing ............................................................. 9-16
Tow truck towing.................................................. 6-12
Towing a trailer ..................................................... 9-15
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system................. 5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system...................... 6-2
Traffic info setup............................................................ 4-8
Trailer towing................................................................ 9-15
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid.............................................................. 8-11
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ............................... 5-8, 5-14
Driving with manual transmission............ 5-9, 5-18
Transmission selector lever lock release........ 5-18
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system) .... 3-7
Transmitter, With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)..................................... 3-16
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country.............................................................. 9-8
Trip computer................................................................. 2-9
Turn signal switch ....................................................... 2-27
U
Underbody cleaning ..................................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ...................................... 9-16
USB memory operation............................................. 4-45
V
Vanity mirror.................................................................. 3-26
Variable voltage control system............................... 8-15
Vehicle Dimensions and weights....................................... 9-8
Identification number (VIN)................................... 9-8
Information display.................................................. 2-8
10-5

10-6
Loading information ............................................. 9-12
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) .................. 6-15
Security system .................................................... 2-19
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch..... 2-29
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system.......... 5-28
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
warning light.......................................................... 2-16
Ventilators...................................................................... 4-12
Voice command (Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System) ............................................................ 4-58
W
Warning Hazard warning flasher switch.......................... 2-28
Lights....................................................................... 2-12
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ............................................... 5-3, 6-2
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders................................................. 2-11
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels................. 1-53
Warning light Air bag warning light................................ 1-53, 2-15
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light.......................................................... 2-12
Brake warning light.............................................. 2-12
Door open warning light..................................... 2-13
Electric power steering warning light ............. 2-13
Intelligent Key system warning light................ 2-13
Low fuel warning light......................................... 2-14
Low tire pressure warning light........................ 2-14
Seat belt warning light........................................ 2-15
Warranty, Emission control system warranty ....... 9-17
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer switch ......... 2-23
Windshield wiper and washer switch............. 2-22
Washing........................................................................... 7-2 Waxing............................................................................. 7-2
Weights (See dimensions and weights)................. 9-8
Wheel/tire size............................................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires......................................................... 8-30 Care of wheels ........................................................ 7-3
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ......................... 7-3
Window washer fluid ................................................. 8-12
Window(s) Cleaning .................................................................... 7-3
Power windows .................................................... 2-36
Windshield wiper and washer switch.................... 2-22
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer switch ......... 2-23
Rear window wiper blade.................................. 8-19
Windshield wiper and washer switch............. 2-22
Wiper blades......................................................... 8-18
X
XM setup......................................................................... 4-6