key NISSAN CUBE 2012 3.G Service Manual

times of day, while “Automatic” controls the
display automatically.
.Scroll Direction:
The direction that menus scroll can be adjusted.
Choose either “up” or “down”.
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Clock:
Select the “Clock” key to adjust the time and the
appearance of the clock on the display. The
following settings can be adjusted:
. Time Format:
The clock can be set to 12 hours or 24 hours.
. Use GPS Clock:
When this setting is activated, the clock is set
and continually updated via the GPS used by
the Navigation System.
. Set Clock Manually:
When this setting is activated, the clock can be
set manually. Touch the “+” or “−” key to adjust
the hours and minutes up or down. .
Daylight Savings Time:
When this setting is activated, daylight savings
time is on. Touch the “Daylight Savings Time”
key to toggle the setting on or off.
“Use GPS Clock” must be set to On for this
feature to be used.
. Time Zone:
Select and touch an appropriate time zone of the
current vehicle location to bypass the GPS
satellite.
“Use GPS Clock” must be set to On for this
feature to be used.
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Language:
Select the “Language” key to adjust the
language used by the system. The language
can be set to English, Franc¸ ais or Espan˜
ol.
Touch click:
Select the “Touch Click” key to toggle the touch
click feature on or off. When activated, a click
sound will be heard every time a key on the
screen is touched.
Beep tones:
Select the “Beep Tones” key to toggle the beep
tones feature on or off. When activated, a beep
sound will be heard when a pop-up message
appears on the screen or a button on the unit (such as the
button) is pressed and held for
two seconds.
Reset all settings/memory:
Select the “Reset All Settings/Memory” key to
return all settings to default and to clear the
memory.
Traffic Info setup
Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual for information regarding this item. When the selector lever is shifted into the R
(Reverse) position, the monitor display shows
the view to the rear of the vehicle.
The system is designed as an aid to the driver in
detecting large stationary objects to help avoid
damaging the vehicle. The system will not detect
small objects below the bumper and may not
detect objects close to the bumper or on the
ground.
WARNING
.
The rear view camera is a conve-
nience but it is not a substitute for
proper backing up. Always turn and
check that it is safe to do so before
backing up. Always back up slowly.
. Objects viewed in the RearView
Monitor differ from actual distance
because a wide-angle lens is used.
Objects in the RearView Monitor
will appear visually opposite than
when viewed in the rear view and
outside mirrors.
. Make sure that the back door is
securely closed when backing up.
. Underneath the bumper and the
corner areas of the bumper cannot
be viewed on the RearView Monitor
REARVIEW MONITOR (if so
equipped)

TUNE (Tuning):
.For AM and FM radio
Turn the TUNE knob for manual tuning.
. For XM Satellite Radio
Turn the TUNE knob to seek channels from
all of the categories when any category is
not selected.
SEEK tuning:
. For AM and FM radio
Push the SEEK/CATEGORY button
or
to tune from low to high or high to low
frequencies and to stop at the next broad-
casting station.
. For XM Satellite Radio
Push the SEEK/CATEGORY button
or
to tune to the first channel of the next or
previous category.
Tuning with the touch screen (AM and FM
radio):
When in AM or FM mode, the radio can be
tuned using the touch screen. To bring up the
visual tuner, touch the “Tune” key on the lower
right corner of the screen. A screen appears
with a bar running from low frequencies on the
left to high frequencies on the right. Touch the
screen at the location of the frequency you wish
to tune and the station will change to that frequency. To return to the regular radio display
screen, touch the “OK” key.
toStation memory operations:
12 stations/channels can be set for the FM band
(6 each for FM1 and FM2), 18 for XM radio (6
each for XM1, XM2 and XM3) and 6 stations
can be set for the AM band.
1. Choose the radio band using the radio band select button.
2. Tune to the desired station/channel using the SEEK/CATEGORY button or the TUNE
knob.
3. Push and hold the desired station preset button
tountil the beep sound is
heard.
4. The station indicator will then come on and the sound will resume. Memorizing is now
complete.
5. Other buttons can be set in the same manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse
opens, the radio memory will be erased. In that
case, reset the desired stations/channels.
Channels (XM Satellite Radio):
When the XM Satellite Radio is being played,
select “Channels” key to display a list of
channels. Select a preferred channel from the list to change to that channel.
Categories (XM Satellite Radio):
When the XM Satellite Radio is being played,
select “Categories” key to display a list of
channels. Select a preferred channel from the
list to display options within that category.
Compact Disc (CD) player operation
Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position and insert the Compact Disc (CD) into
the slot with the label side facing up. The CD will
be guided automatically into the slot and start
playing.
If the radio is already operating, it will auto-
matically turn off and the CD will play.
If the system has been turned off while the CD
was playing, pushing the ON·OFF button will
start the CD.
Do not use 3.1 in (8 cm) discs.
PLAY:
When the CD button is pushed with the system
off and the CD loaded, the system will turn on
and the CD will start to play.
When the CD button is pushed with the CD
loaded and the radio playing, the radio will
automatically be turned off and the CD will start
to play.
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While listening to a CD or an MP3/WMA CD,
certain text may be displayed (when a CD
encoded with text is being used). Depending on
how the CD or MP3/WMA CD is encoded, the
text is displayed listing the artist, album and
song title.
Next/Previous Track and Fast
Forward/Rewind:
When the
orbutton is pushed for more
than 1.5 seconds while the CD is being played,
the CD will play while fast forwarding or
rewinding. When the button is released, the
CD will return to normal play speed.
When the
orbutton is pushed for less
than 1.5 seconds while the CD is being played,
the next track or the beginning of the current
track on the CD will be played.
When the rewind button is pushed for less than
1.5 seconds within 3 seconds after the current
track starts playing, the previous track will be
played.
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Random:
Touch the “Random” key to apply a random play
pattern to the CD. When the random mode is
active, the
icon will be displayed to the left
of the song title. If an MP3 CD is playing,
touching “Random” alternates between ran-
domly playing songs within the current folder
and songs from the CD as a whole. The
icon is displayed to the left of the song title or
folder name to denote which pattern is applied.
To cancel Random mode, touch the “Random”
key until no
icon is displayed.
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Repeat:
Touch the “Repeat” key to apply a repeat play
pattern to the CD. When the repeat mode is
active, the
icon will be displayed to the left
of the song title. If an MP3 CD is playing,
touching “Repeat” alternates between repeating
the current song and repeating the current
folder. The
icon is displayed to the left of
the song title or folder name to denote which
pattern is applied. To cancel Repeat mode,
touch the “Repeat” key until no
icon is
displayed.
Browse:
Touch the “Browse” key to display the titles on
the CD in list format. Touch the title of a song in

the list to begin playing that song. If an MP3 CD
is playing, touching the “Browse” key will also
list the folders on the disc. Follow the procedure
for selecting a song with the touchscreen to
choose a folder.
CD EJECT:
When the CD EJECT button is pushed with the
CD loaded, the CD will be ejected.
When this button is pushed while the CD is
being played, the CD will be ejected.
If the CD is ejected and is not removed, it
will be pulled back into the slot to protect
it.
AUX (Auxiliary) input
AUX IN jack:
The AUX IN jack is located on the lower center
of the instrument panel. The AUX IN audio input
jack accepts any standard analog audio input
such as from a portable cassette tape/CD
player, MP3 player or laptop computer.
NISSAN strongly recommends using a stereo
mini plug cable when connecting your music
device to the audio system. Music may not play
properly when a monaural cable is used.
AUX (Auxiliary) button:
To switch to the AUX mode, push the AUX
button when a compatible audio device is
connected into the AUX IN jack.
When the AUX button is pushed with no device
plugged into the jack, the audio system does not
change to the AUX mode.
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USB memory operation
Audio main operation:
The USB outlet connector is on the lower center
of the instrument panel. Open the lid and
connect a USB memory as illustrated. Then,
switch to the USB memory mode automatically.
If the system has been turned off while the USB
memory was playing, pushing the ON·OFF/VOL
control knob will start the USB memory.
PLAY:
When the AUX button is pushed with the system
off and the USB memory inserted, the system
will turn on.
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If another audio source is playing and a USB
memory is inserted, push the AUX button
repeatedly until the center display changes to
the USB memory mode.
SEEK/CATEGORY button:
Push the SEEK/CATEGORY button
while
an audio file on the USB device is playing to
return to the beginning of the current track. Push
the SEEK/CATEGORY button
several
times to skip backward several tracks.
Push the SEEK/CATEGORY button
while
an audio file on the USB device is playing to
advance one track. Push the SEEK/CATEGORY
button
several times to skip forward several
tracks. If the last track in a folder on the USB
device is skipped, the first track of the next folder
is played.
Push and hold the SEEK/CATEGORY button
orfor 1.5 seconds while an audio file
on the USB device is playing to reverse or fast
forward the track being played. The track plays
at an increased speed while reversing or fast
forwarding. When the button is released, the
audio file returns to normal play speed.
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Random and repeat play mode:
While files on a USB device are playing, the play
pattern can be altered so that songs are
repeated or played randomly.
Random:
Touch the “Random” key to apply a random play
pattern to the USB device. When the random
mode is active, the
icon is displayed to the
left of the song title or album name to denote
which random pattern is applied. To cancel
Random mode, touch the “Random” key until no
icon is displayed. Repeat:
Touch the “Repeat” key to apply a repeat play
pattern to the USB device. When the repeat
mode is active, the
icon is displayed to the
left of the song title or album name to denote
which repeat pattern is applied. To cancel
Repeat mode, touch the “Repeat” key until no
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.Podcasts
The following touch-panel buttons shown on the
screen are also available:
.
: returns to the previous screen.
.
: plays/pauses the music selected.
SEEK/CATEGORY button:
Push the FF or REW button for more than 1.5
seconds while an iPod
®is playing to fast-
forward or rewind through the track. When the
button is released, the iPod
®will return to the
normal play speed.
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Random and repeat play mode:
While files on a USB device are playing, the play
pattern can be altered so that songs are
repeated or played randomly.
Random:
Touch the “Random” key to apply a random play
pattern to the iPod
®. When the random mode is
active, the
icon is displayed to the left of the
song title or album name to denote which
random pattern is applied. To cancel Random
mode, touch the “Random” key until no
icon
is displayed. Repeat:
Touch the “Repeat” key to apply a repeat play
pattern to the iPod
®. When the repeat mode is
active, the
icon is displayed to the left of the
song title or album name to denote which repeat
pattern is applied. To cancel Repeat mode,
touch the “Repeat” key until no
icon is
displayed.

1. Push thebutton on the steering wheel.
The system announces the available com-
mands.
2. Say: “Connect Phone”
*A. The system
acknowledges the command and an-
nounces the next set of available commands.
3. Say: “Add phone”
*B. The system acknowl-
edges the command and asks you to initiate
pairing from the phone handset
*C.
The connecting procedure of the cellular
phone varies according to each cellular
phone. See the cellular phone Owner’s
Manual for details. You can also visit www.
nissanusa.com/bluetooth for instructions on
connecting NISSAN recommended cellular
phones.
When prompted for a Passkey code, enter
“1234” from the handset. The Passkey code
“1234” has been assigned by NISSAN and
cannot be changed.
4. The system asks you to say a name for the phone
*D. If the name is too long or too short, the
system tells you, then prompts you for a
name again.
Also, if more than one phone is connected
and the name sounds too much like a name
already used, the system tells you, then
prompts you for a name again.
Making a call by entering a phone
number
1. Push thebutton on steering wheel. A
tone will sound.
2. Say: “Call”
*A. The system acknowledges
the command and announces the next set of
available commands.
3. Say: “Phone Number”
*B. The system
acknowledges the command and an-
nounces the next set of available commands.
Say: “Special Number” to dial more than 10
digits or any special characters.
4. Say the number you wish to call starting with the area code in single digit format. If the
system has trouble recognizing the correct phone number, try entering the number in
the following groups: 3-digit area code, 3-
digit prefix and the last 4-digits. For example,
555-121-3354 can be said as “five five five”
as the 1st group, then “one two one” as the
2nd group, and “three three five four” as the
3rd group. For dialing more than 10 digits or
any special characters, say “Special Num-
ber”. See “How to say numbers” (P.4-55) ,
for more information.
5. When you have finished speaking the phone number, the system repeats it back and
announces the available commands.
6. Say: “Dial”
*C. The system acknowledges
the command and makes the call.
For additional command options, see “List of
voice commands” (P.4-58) .
Receiving a call
When you hear the ring tone, press the
button on the steering wheel.
Once the call has ended, press the
button
on the steering wheel.
NOTE:
If you do not wish to take the call when you
hear the ring tone, press the
button on
the steering wheel to reject the call.
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ................................ 5-2Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...................................... 5-2
Three-way catalyst .............................................................. 5-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .................... 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ......................................... 5-6
Off-road recovery ................................................................ 5-6
Rapid air pressure loss ...................................................... 5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................................. 5-7
Ignition switch (models without Intelligent
Key system) ........................................................................\
........ 5-8
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ................... 5-8
Manual Transmission (MT) ................................................ 5-9
Key positions ........................................................................\
5-9
Push-button ignition switch (models with Intelligent
Key system) ........................................................................\
........ 5-9 Operating range for engine start function ................. 5-10
Push-button ignition switch operation ........................ 5-10
Push-button ignition switch positions ......................... 5-11
Emergency engine shut off ............................................ 5-11
Intelligent Key battery discharge .................................. 5-12
Before starting the engine ................................................... 5-12
Starting the engine ................................................................ 5-13 Models without Intelligent Key system ....................... 5-13
Models with Intelligent Key system ............................. 5-13 Driving the vehicle ................................................................. 5-14
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ............. 5-14
Manual Transmission (MT) ........................................... 5-18
Parking brake ........................................................................\
.. 5-20
Cruise control (if so equipped) ......................................... 5-21 Precautions on cruise control ..................................... 5-21
Cruise control operations ............................................ 5-22
Break-in schedule ................................................................. 5-23
Increasing fuel economy ...................................................... 5-23
Parking/parking on hills ........................................................ 5-24
Electric power steering system ......................................... 5-25
Brake system ........................................................................\
.. 5-26 Braking precautions ...................................................... 5-26
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............................... 5-26
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ......................... 5-28
Cold weather driving ............................................................ 5-29
Freeing a frozen door lock ........................................... 5-29
Anti-freeze ........................................................................\
5-29
Battery ........................................................................\
....... 5-29
Draining of coolant water ............................................. 5-29
Tire equipment ................................................................ 5-30
Special winter equipment ............................................ 5-30
Driving on snow or ice ................................................. 5-30
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ....................... 5-30

5-8Starting and driving
WARNING
Never remove or turn the key to the
LOCK position while driving. This may
cause the driver to lose control of the
vehicle and could result in serious
vehicle damage or personal injury.
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CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANS-
MISSION (CVT)
The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition
switch cannot be turned to the LOCK position
until the selector lever is moved to the P (Park)
position.
.When turning the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, make sure that the selector
lever is in the P (Park) position.
. When removing the key from the ignition
switch, make sure that the selector lever is in
the P (Park) position. When the ignition switch cannot be turned to
the LOCK position:
1. Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
2. Turn the ignition switch slightly in the ON direction.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
4. Remove the key.
If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position, the selector lever cannot be moved
from the P (Park) position. The selector lever can
be moved if the ignition switch is in the ON
position with the foot brake pedal depressed.
There is an OFF position
*1between the
LOCK and ACC positions, although it is not
marked on the ignition switch.
IGNITION SWITCH (models without
Intelligent Key system)