automatic transmission NISSAN CUBE 2013 3.G Owners Manual

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OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE (if so
equipped)
GUID-607E5C38-DBDD-42FA-9F27-3335A73EFB6DThe outside air temperature is displayed in8F or
8C.
When the outside air temperature becomes
378F (38C) or lower, the outside air temperature
display blinks to give a warning. The display will
stop blinking after 1 minute or when the outside
air temperature becomes 398F (48C) or above.
The display may differ from the actual outside
temperature displayed on various signs or bill-
boards.
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANS-
MISSION (CVT) POSITION INDICATOR
(if so equipped)
GUID-A6C1B8B9-03E9-445C-805D-2D6BC49002B8The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator indicates the selector lever
position when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
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TRIP COMPUTERGUID-99611953-DDE3-4684-AE7D-19CF0203C231The switch for the trip computer is located on
the meter panel.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, modes of the trip computer can be
selected by pushing the trip computer mode
switch
*A.
Each time the trip computer mode switch
*Ais
pushed, the display will change as follows:
(TRIP A ?TRIP B) ?Current fuel consumption
? Distance to empty (dte) ?Average fuel
consumption ?Average speed ?Elapsed time
(Canada only) (? TRIP A)
Current fuel consumptionGUID-8ED94375-1313-4989-929C-8A720856CEC8The current fuel consumption mode shows the
current fuel consumption.
Distance to empty (dte — miles or km)GUID-82F935B1-0430-4015-A253-553C83607ED1The distance to empty (dte) mode provides you
with an estimation of the distance that can be
driven before refueling. The dte is constantly
being calculated, based on the amount of fuel in
the fuel tank and the actual fuel consumption.
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
The dte mode includes a low range warning
feature. When the fuel level is low, the dte mode
is automatically selected and the dte display will
blink. Push the trip computer mode switch
*A
to return to the mode that was selected before
the warning occurred.
When the fuel level drops even lower, the dte
display will change to “----”.
.If the amount of fuel added is small, the
display just before the ignition switch is
turned off may continue to be displayed.
. When driving uphill or rounding curves, the
fuel in the tank shifts, which may momenta-
rily change the display.
Instruments and controls2-9
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION (MT)GUID-683E6947-7098-4B1E-9827-221F33643DC8The ignition switch includes a device that helps
prevent accidental removal of the key while
driving.
The key can only be removed when the ignition
switch is in the LOCK position.
To turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position
from the ACC or ON position, turn the key to the
OFF position, push the key in, then turn the key
to the LOCK position.
There is an OFF position
*1in between the
LOCK and ACC positions. The OFF position is
indicated by a “1” on the key cylinder.
KEY POSITIONSGUID-DAF558D1-4555-409A-ADC1-F948D85CCF8A
LOCK (0)GUID-98083028-88C7-4D4B-A216-E3C6398A172FThe key can only be removed from the ignition
switch at this position.
OFF (1)GUID-2C8D8848-08A5-40C7-B052-B37A006DC4C3The engine is turned off. The power supply is
turned off.
ACC (2)GUID-A135DF39-65FA-484B-94A4-0CDB337AD713The electrical accessory power activates without
the engine turned on.
ON (3)GUID-624026CF-CC99-41CF-A33F-CA6C3BD8D95DThe ignition system and the electrical accessory
power activate without the engine turned on.
START (4)GUID-DFD991A6-2B11-4CD2-8812-150815090A54The engine starter activates and the engine will
start. The ignition switch, when released, will
automatically turn to the ON position.
CAUTION
As soon as the engine has started,
release the ignition switch immediately.
GUID-2672CE70-91CE-4F19-ACBB-B84A3CB26A0D
WARNING
Do not operate the push-button ignition
switch while driving the vehicle except
in an emergency. (The engine will stop
when the ignition switch is pushed 3
consecutive times or the ignition switch
is pushed and held for more than 2
seconds.) If the engine stops while the
vehicle is being driven, this could lead
to a crash and serious injury.
Before operating the push-button ignition
switch, be sure to move the selector lever to
the P (Park) position.
Starting and driving5-9
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
(models with Intelligent Key system)
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GUID-C1B8F0EB-27BB-44BD-AEAF-E48DA460581CCONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANS-
MISSION (CVT)
GUID-5B276080-9CA8-4640-A51B-8A8D1727D3BFThe Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
in your vehicle is electronically controlled to
produce maximum power and smooth operation.
The recommended operating procedures for this
transmission are shown on the following pages.
Follow these procedures for maximum vehicle
performance and driving enjoyment.
Engine power may be automatically re-
duced to protect the CVT if the engine
speed increases quickly when driving on
slippery roads or while being tested on
some dynamometers.
Starting the vehicleGUID-5B533246-8217-4374-8044-EBDA80FEDFFB1. After starting the engine, fully depress thefoot brake pedal before moving the selector
lever out of the P (Park) position.
This CVT is designed so that the foot
brake pedal must be depressed before
shifting from P (Park) to any driving
position while the ignition switch is in
the ON position.
The selector lever cannot be moved out
of the P (Park) position and into any of
the other positions if the ignition
switch is placed in the LOCK, OFF or
ACC position or if the key is removed. 2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed, push
the selector lever button and move the
selector lever to a driving position.
3. Release the parking brake and foot brake pedal, and then gradually start the vehicle in
motion.
WARNING
.Do not depress the accelerator
pedal while shifting from P (Park)
or N (Neutral) to R (Reverse) , D
(Drive) or L (Low) . Always depress
the brake pedal until shifting is
completed. Failure to do so could
cause you to lose control and have
an accident.
. Cold engine idle speed is high, so
use caution when shifting into a
forward or reverse gear before the
engine has warmed up.
. Never shift to P (Park) or R (Re-
verse) while vehicle is moving. Fail-
ure to do so could cause you to lose
control and have an accident.
CAUTION
.Except in an emergency, do not shift
to the N (Neutral) position while
driving. Coasting with the transmis-
sion in the N (Neutral) position may
cause serious damage to the trans-
mission.
. When stopping the vehicle on an
uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle
by depressing the accelerator pedal.
The foot brake should be used for
this purpose.
. Do not downshift abruptly on slip-
pery roads. This may cause a loss of
control.
Starting and driving5-15
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
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N (Neutral):GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged.
The engine can be started in this position. You
may shift to N (Neutral) and restart a stalled
engine while the vehicle is moving.
D (Drive):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Use this position for all normal forward driving.
L (Low):
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Use this position for maximum engine braking on
steep downhill gradients/climbing steep slopes
and whenever approaching sharp bends. Do not
use the L (Low) position in any other circum-
stances.
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Overdrive (O/D) OFF switch (if so
equipped)
GUID-FD636FAC-340B-4A0B-B6E4-688C12939AE1When the O/D OFF switch is pushed with the
selector lever in the D (Drive) position, the
indicator light in the instrument panel illuminates.
Use the overdrive off mode when you need
improved engine braking.
To turn off the overdrive off mode, push the O/D
OFF switch again. The
indicator light will
turn off.
Each time the engine is started, or when the
selector lever is shifted to any position other
than the D (Drive) position, the overdrive off
mode will be automatically turned off.
Accelerator downshift — In D position —GUID-71EDE67D-6F50-4439-B0CC-CD254171EBDBFor passing or hill climbing, fully depress the
accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts the
transmission down into a lower gear, depending
on the vehicle speed.
High fluid temperature protection modeGUID-88DED138-47A7-458F-9455-C0A4D9D22B48This transmission has a high fluid temperature
protection mode. If the fluid temperature be-
comes too high (for example, when climbing
steep grades in high temperature with heavy
loads), engine power and, under some condi-
tions, vehicle speed will be decreased auto-
matically to reduce the chance of transmission
damage. Vehicle speed can be controlled with
the accelerator pedal, but the engine and vehicle
speed may be limited.
Fail-safeGUID-EAAE3C6A-9973-4462-A93B-4BA1342134E1If the vehicle is driven under extreme
conditions, such as excessive wheel spin-
ning and subsequent hard braking, the
fail-safe system may be activated. The MIL
may illuminate to indicate the fail-safe
mode is activated. (See “Malfunction In-
dicator Light (MIL)” (P.2-17) .) This will
occur even if all electrical circuits are
functioning properly. In this case, place
the ignition switch in the OFF position and
wait for 10 seconds. Then turn the switch
Starting and driving5-17
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5-22Starting and driving
.on winding or hilly roads
. on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice,
etc.)
. in very windy areas
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident.
CAUTION
On Manual Transmission (MT) models,
do not shift into N (Neutral) without
depressing the clutch pedal when the
cruise control is set. Should this occur,
depress the clutch pedal and turn the
MAIN switch off immediately. Failure to
do so may cause engine damage.
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1. ACCELERATE/RESUME switch
2. COAST/SET switch
3. CANCEL switch
4. MAIN (ON·OFF) switch
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONSGUID-68BEEA56-3F12-4496-9C91-90386A4F01F9The cruise control allows driving at a speed
between 25 to 89 MPH (40 to 144 km/h)
without keeping your foot on the accelerator
pedal.
To turn on the cruise control, push the MAIN
switch on. The CRUISE indicator light will
illuminate.
To set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle
to the desired speed, push the COAST/SET
switch and release it. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the
set speed.
.
To pass another vehicle, depress the
accelerator pedal. When you release the
pedal, the vehicle will return to the previously
set speed.
. The vehicle may not maintain the set speed
on winding or hilly roads. If this happens,
drive without the cruise control.
To cancel the preset speed, use one of the
following methods:
a) Push the CANCEL switch.
b) Tap the brake pedal.
c) Turn the MAIN switch off. The CRUISE indicator light will turn off.
.If you depress the brake pedal while pushing
the ACCELERATE/RESUME or COAST/
SET switch and reset at the cruising speed,
the cruise control will disengage. Turn the
MAIN switch off once and then turn it on
again.
. The cruise control will automatically cancel if
the vehicle slows more than 8 MPH (13
km/h) below the set speed.
. If you move the selector lever to the N
(Neutral) position (Continuously Variable
Transmission models) or depressing the
clutch pedal (Manual Transmission models) ,
the cruise control will be canceled.
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10 Index
A
A/C (Air Conditioner) operation...
.............................. 4-15
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ...
............................ 5-27
Advanced air bag system ...
......................................... 1-46
Air bag system Advanced air bag system ...
.................................. 1-46
Front passenger air bag and status light ...
....... 1-48
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ...
............................ 1-51
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ...
............................ 1-51
Air bag warning labels ...
............................................... 1-53
Air bag warning light ...
...................................... 1-54, 2-15
Air cleaner housing filter ...
........................................... 8-17
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ...
.................................... 4-14
Air conditioner service ...
........................................ 4-20
Air conditioner specification label ...
.................... 9-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ...
....................... 4-20, 9-6
In-cabin microfilter ...
............................................... 4-19
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) ...
........................................................... 2-20
Alcohol, drugs and driving ...
.......................................... 5-7
Antenna ...
.......................................................................... 4-48
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
............................ 5-27
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light ...
..... 2-12
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ...
...................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ...
....................................... 7-4
Armrest ...
............................................................................ 1-9
Audible reminders ...
....................................................... 2-18
Audio operation precautions ...
.................................... 4-20
Audio setup ...
.................................................................... 4-6
Audio system ...
................................................................ 4-20 Steering wheel audio controls
...
.......................... 4-47
Autolight system ...
.......................................................... 2-25
Automatic Air conditioner ...
....................................................... 4-17
Door locks ...
................................................................. 3-6
AUX (Auxiliary) button ...
.................................... 4-38, 4-42
AUX (Auxiliary) input ...
....................................... 4-38, 4-42
Average fuel consumption ...
........................................ 2-10
Average speed ...
............................................................. 2-10
Avoiding collision and rollover ...
................................... 5-6
B
Back door ...
...................................................................... 3-20
Battery ...
............................................................................ 8-13
Battery replacement, Intelligent Key ...
................ 8-25
Battery replacement, Keyfob ...
............................. 8-24
Battery saver system ...
........................................... 2-26
Variable voltage control system ...
........................ 8-15
Before starting the engine ...
........................................ 5-12
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System ...
................ 4-50
Booster seats ...
............................................................... 1-36
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...
..................... 5-27
Brake and clutch fluid ...
......................................... 8-12
Brake system ...
......................................................... 5-27
Parking brake operation ...
..................................... 5-21
Warning light ...
......................................................... 2-12
Break-in schedule ...
....................................................... 5-23
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ...
........................................ 4-5
Instrument panel ...
................................................... 2-27
Bulb check/instrument panel ...
................................... 2-12
Bulb replacement ...
........................................................ 8-26
C
Cabin air filter ...
............................................................... 4-19
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...
....... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ...
............................................. 4-49
Cargo light ...
.................................................................... 2-40
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ...
................... 5-3
CD/USB memory care and cleaning ...
..................... 4-46
Ceiling light ...
................................................................... 2-39
Check tire pressure warning ...
...................................... 2-6
Child restraints ...
............................................................. 1-21
Booster seats ...
........................................................ 1-36
Precautions on child restraints ...
......................... 1-22
Child safety ...
................................................................... 1-20
Child safety rear door lock ...
......................................... 3-6
Chimes, Audible reminders ...
...................................... 2-18
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ...
...................................... 8-21
Cleaning exterior and interior ...
............................ 7-2, 7-4
Clock FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ...
............................................................ 4-32
How to use the setup button ...
............................... 4-6
Clutch fluid ...
.................................................................... 8-12
Cockpit ...
............................................................................ 2-2
Cold weather driving ...
.................................................. 5-30
Compact Disc (CD) player (See
audio system) ...
................................................... 4-35, 4-40
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ...
..................................................................... 8-11
Control panel buttons — color screen with
navigation system ...
.......................................................... 4-3
Controls, Steering wheel audio controls ...
............... 4-47
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ...
...................................... 8-8
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