fuel filter location NISSAN CUBE 2012 3.G Owners Manual

8-10Maintenance and do-it-yourself
SDI1978
1. Oil filler cap
2. Oil drain plug
3. Oil filter
Engine oil and filter
1. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug.
2. Remove the oil filler cap.
3. Remove the drain plug with a wrench andcompletely drain the oil.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the
engine oil is hot.
.Waste oil must be disposed ofproperly.
.Check your local regulations.
(Perform steps 4 to 8 only when the engine
oil filter change is needed.)
4. Remove the engine under cover under the oil filter location by removing the bolts and
small plastic clips.
5. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench. Remove the oil filter by turning it by hand.
6. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface with a clean rag.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old gasket
material remaining on the mounting
surface of the engine. Failure to do so
could lead to engine damage.
7. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil.
8. Screw in the oil filter clockwise until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten additionally
more than 2/3 turn.
Oil filter tightening torque:
11 to 15 ft-lb
(14.7 to 20.5 N·m) 9. Clean and re-install the drain plug with a
new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug
with a wrench.
Drain plug tightening torque:22 to 29 ft-lb
(29 to 39 N·m)
Do not use excessive force.
10. Refill the engine with the recommended oil through the oil filler opening, and install the
oil filler cap securely.
See “Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants” (P.9-2) for drain and refill capa-
city. The drain and refill capacity depends on
the oil temperature and drain time. Use
these specifications for reference only. Al-
ways use the dipstick to determine the
proper amount of oil in the engine.
11. Start the engine and check for leakage around the drain plug and the oil filter.
Correct as required.
12. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level with the dipstick.
Add engine oil if necessary.

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