coolant temperature NISSAN CUBE 2013 3.G Owners Manual

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0-8Illustrated table of contents
GUID-D916FF17-6016-40A6-A399-939CC341EFFC
SIC4119
1. Tachometer (P.2-7)
2. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-7)
3. Vehicle information display (P.2-8)— Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-5)
— Trip computer (P.2-9)
— Outside air temperature* (P.2-9)
4. Fuel gauge (P.2-8) 5. Speedometer (P.2-5)
6. Warning/indicator lights (P.2-11)
7. Instrument brightness control knob (P.2-27)
8. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) posi-
tion indicator* (P.2-9)
9. RESET switch for trip odometer (P.2-5)/Trip computer mode switch (P.2-9) *: if so equipped
METERS AND GAUGES
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2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit...
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Instrument panel ...
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2-3
Meters and gauges ...
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Speedometer and odometer ...
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Tachometer ...
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... 2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...
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Fuel gauge ...
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.... 2-8
Vehicle information display ...
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Outside air temperature (if so equipped) ...
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Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) position
indicator (if so equipped) ...
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Trip computer ...
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Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ...
............ 2-11
Checking bulbs ...
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Warning lights ...
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Indicator lights ...
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Audible reminders ...
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Security systems ...
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Vehicle security system ...
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NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ...
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Windshield wiper and washer switch ...
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Rear window wiper and washer switch ...
........................... 2-23 Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch
...
....... 2-24
Headlight and turn signal switch ...
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Headlight switch ...
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Turn signal switch ...
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Fog light switch (if so equipped) ...
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Horn ...
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Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ...
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Heated seats (if so equipped) ...
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Power outlet ...
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.... 2-30
Storage ...
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Cup holders ...
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Glove box ...
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Rear pillar pocket ...
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Luggage hooks ...
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Utility hooks ...
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Windows ...
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Power windows ...
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Interior lights ...
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.. 2-37
Map lights ...
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2-38
Map light control switch ...
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Ceiling light ...
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Cargo light ...
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2-4Instruments and controls
GUID-2F413D3E-B2C9-4243-A4AA-637B6452E2FB
SIC4119
1. Tachometer
2. Engine coolant temperature gauge
3. Vehicle information display— Odometer/twin trip odometer
— Trip computer
— Outside air temperature*
4. Fuel gauge 5. Speedometer
6. Warning/indicator lights
7. Instrument brightness control knob
8. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) posi-
tion indicator*
9. RESET switch for trip odometer/Trip computer mode switch *: if so equipped
The needle indicators may move slightly
after the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF or LOCK position. This is not a
malfunction.
METERS AND GAUGES
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SIC4122
TACHOMETERGUID-99415CE2-80BA-446B-B533-FCDC235E1C98The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM) .Do not rev the
engine into the red zone
*1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce
engine speed. Operating the engine in
the red zone may cause serious engine
damage.
SIC4123
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
GUID-C73EC948-0469-4173-9F6A-45E4677E8586The gauge*1indicates the engine coolant
temperature.
The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range when the gauge is within the zone
*2shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature near the hot (H) end of the normal range, reduce vehicle speed to
decrease temperature. If gauge is over
the normal range, stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible. If the engine is
overheated, continued operation of the
vehicle may seriously damage the en-
gine. See “If your vehicle overheats”
(P.6-12) for immediate action required.
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illuminates, the flowing air is recirculated inside
the vehicle.
Outside air circulation:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407Push the outside air circulationbutton to
change the air circulation mode. When the
indicator light illuminates, the flowing air is
drawn from outside the vehicle.
Automatic air intake control:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407To set the automatic control mode, perform one
of the following operations.
. When the outside air circulation mode is on,
push and hold the outside air circulation
button for more than 1.5 seconds.
. When the air recirculation mode is on, push
and hold the air recirculation
button for
more than 1.5 seconds.
When setting the automatic control mode, both
indicator lights will blink twice indicating that the
system is in the automatic control mode.
SAA2368
SAA2369
OPERATING TIPS (for automatic air
conditioner)
GUID-EF9B4800-A567-46E8-A6D0-031F1396BAFF. When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate. This is
not a malfunction. After the coolant tem-
perature warms up, air will flow normally
from the foot outlets.
. The automatic air conditioner is equipped
with sensors as illustrated. The sensors
*A
and*Bon the instrument panel help
maintain a constant temperature. Do not
put anything on or around these sensors.
IN-CABIN MICROFILTERGUID-581229F0-AE4B-47FE-9496-2E9312615AD2The air conditioning system is equipped with an
in-cabin microfilter which collects dirt, pollen,
dust, etc. To make sure the air conditioner heats,
defogs, and ventilates efficiently, replace the
filter according to the specified maintenance log
shown in the NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide. To replace the filter, contact a NISSAN
dealer.
The filter should be replaced if the air flow
decreases significantly or if windows fog
up easily when operating the heater or air
conditioning system.
Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems4-19
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GUID-3BB9B9BD-9547-4B19-A919-40369542911F
WARNING
.Be sure the parking brake is fully
released before driving. Failure to
do so can cause brake failure and
lead to an accident.
. Do not release the parking brake
from outside the vehicle.
. Do not use the gear shift in place of
the parking brake. When parking, be
sure the parking brake is fully
engaged.
. Do not leave children unattended in
a vehicle. They could release the
parking brake and cause an acci-
dent.
SPA2110
To apply: Pull the parking brake lever up*1.
To release:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake.
2. While pulling up on the parking brake lever slightly, push the button
*2and lower the
lever completely
*3.
3. Before driving, be sure the brake warning light goes out.
GUID-797CBCE2-212B-4CA3-B36F-0F3830DE60D0PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CON-
TROL
GUID-24DE7BBD-4FFC-48CF-86FA-9C4D6191865F.If the cruise control system malfunctions, it
will cancel automatically. The CRUISE in-
dicator light on the meter panel will then
blink to warn the driver.
. If the engine coolant temperature becomes
excessively high, the cruise control system
will cancel automatically.
. If the CRUISE indicator light blinks, turn the
cruise control MAIN switch off and have the
system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
. The CRUISE indicator light may blink when
the cruise control MAIN switch is turned ON
while pushing the ACCELERATE/RESUME,
COAST/SET or CANCEL switch. To prop-
erly set the cruise control system, perform
the following procedures.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when
driving under the following conditions:
.when it is not possible to keep the
vehicle at a set speed
. in heavy traffic or in traffic that
varies in speed
Starting and driving5-21
PARKING BRAKE CRUISE CONTROL
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5-30Starting and driving
mely deteriorated, the VDC system
may not operate properly and the
VDC warning light
may illumi-
nate.
. If engine control related parts are
not NISSAN recommended or are
extremely deteriorated, the VDC
warning light
may illuminate.
. When driving on extremely inclined
surfaces such as higher banked
corners, the VDC system may not
operate properly and the VDC warn-
ing light
may illuminate. Do not
drive on these types of roads.
. When driving on an unstable sur-
face such as a turntable, ferry,
elevator or ramp, the VDC warning
light
may illuminate. This is not
a malfunction. Restart the engine
after driving onto a stable surface.
. If wheels or tires other than the
NISSAN recommended ones are
used, the VDC system may not
operate properly and the VDC warn-
ing light
may illuminate. .
The VDC system is not a substitute
for winter tires or tire chains on a
snow covered road.
GUID-D939C8F3-1F1A-401D-9ECD-E5005F1EF249FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCKGUID-9EFFEE28-DC81-4A6F-AE96-AE2F1713A1E1To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
deicer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the
key hole or use the remote keyless entry keyfob.
ANTI-FREEZEGUID-5567ECFD-4D02-466B-9387-98190757640CIn the winter when it is anticipated that the
outside temperature will drop below 328F (08C) ,
check the anti-freeze to assure proper winter
protection. For additional information, see “En-
gine cooling system” (P.8-7) .
BATTERYGUID-4338CC35-ED9B-4254-851D-B34A6C072493If the battery is not fully charged during
extremely cold weather conditions, the battery
fluid may freeze and damage the battery. To
maintain maximum efficiency, the battery should
be checked regularly. For additional information,
see “Battery” (P.8-13) .
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATERGUID-CE0487DB-2F14-4C3C-9201-E528E3EBA8E8If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti-
freeze, drain the cooling system, including the
engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle.
For details, see “Engine cooling system” (P.8-7) .
COLD WEATHER DRIVING
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5-32Starting and driving
4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground FaultInterrupt (GFI) protected, grounded 110-
volt AC (VAC) outlet.
5. The engine block heater must be plugged in for at least 2 - 4 hours, depending on
outside temperatures, to properly warm the
engine coolant. Use an appropriate timer to
turn the engine block heater on.
6. Before starting the engine, unplug and
properly store the cord to keep it away from
moving parts.
WARNING
.Do not use your engine block heater
with an ungrounded electrical sys-
tem or a 2-pronged adapter. You can
be seriously injured by an electrical
shock if you use an ungrounded
connection.
. Disconnect and properly store the
engine block heater cord before
starting the engine. Damage to the
cord could result in an electrical
shock and can cause serious injury.
. Use a heavy-duty 3-wire, 3-pronged
extension cord rated for at least
10A. Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) pro-
tected, grounded 110-VAC outlet.
Failure to use the proper extension
cord or a grounded outlet can result
in a fire or electrical shock and
cause serious personal injury.
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position.
Do not stop the engine.
3. Turn off the air conditioner (if so equipped) . Open all the windows, move the heater or air
conditioner temperature control to maximum
hot and fan control to high speed.
4. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the radiator
before opening the hood. (If steam or
coolant is escaping, turn off the engine.)
Do not open the hood further until no steam
or coolant can be seen.
5. Open the engine hood.
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the
engine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.
6. Visually check the drive belt for damage or looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
running. The radiator hoses and radiator
should not leak water. If coolant is leaking or
the cooling fan does not run, stop the
engine.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or
the engine cooling fan. The engine
cooling fan can start at any time.
7. After the engine cools down, check the coolant level in the reservoir with the engine
running. Add coolant to the reservoir if
necessary. Have your vehicle repaired at a
NISSAN dealer.
In case of emergency6-13
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8-4Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Windshield defroster:Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly and
in sufficient quantity when operating the heater
or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check that
the wipers and washers operate properly and
that the wipers do not streak.
Under the hood and vehicleGUID-671F6D38-29C4-4C6D-8453-7DD4DEE61289The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time you
check the engine oil or refuel) .
Battery*: Check the fluid level in each cell.
It should be between the MAX and MIN lines.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe condition require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electro-
nic accessories that consume battery
power when the engine is not running
(Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players,
etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances. In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.
Brake and clutch fluid level*:
Make sure that
the brake and clutch fluid level is between the
MAX and MIN lines on the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belt*: Make sure that the drive
belt is not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level after parking
the vehicle on a level surface and turning off the
engine. Wait more than 10 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the oil pan.
Exhaust system: Make sure there are no loose
supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of
exhaust fumes, immediately have the exhaust
system inspected by a NISSAN dealer. (See
“Precautions when starting and driving” (P.5-2)
for exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .)
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for fuel,
oil, water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. Water dripping from the
air conditioner after use is normal. If you should
notice any leaks or if gasoline fumes are evident,
check for the cause and have it corrected
immediately. Radiator and hoses:
Check the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves,
etc., that may have accumulated. Make sure the
hoses have no cracks, deformation, rot or loose
connections.
Underbody: The underbody is frequently ex-
posed to corrosive substances such as those
used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very
important to remove these substances, other-
wise rust will form on the floor pan, frame, fuel
lines and around the exhaust system. At the end
of winter, the underbody should be thoroughly
flushed with plain water, being careful to clean
those areas where mud and dirt may accumu-
late. For additional information, see “Cleaning
exterior” (P.7-2).
Windshield washer fluid*: Check that there is
adequate fluid in the reservoir.
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