oil pressure NISSAN CUBE 2013 3.G Owners Manual

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0-10Illustrated table of contents
GUID-F771716B-DB9A-497C-8014-6B16B29C6DD5
Warninglight Name
Page
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light 2-12
Brake warning light
2-12
Charge warning light2-13
Door open warning light 2-13
Electric power steering warning
light 2-13
Engine oil pressure warning
light2-13
Intelligent Key system warning
light*
2-13
Low fuel warning light
2-14
Low tire pressure warning light 2-14
Low washer fluid warning light* 2-15
P position selecting warning
light* 2-15
Seat belt warning light 2-15
Supplemental air bag warning
light2-15
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light2-16Indicator
light Name Page
Cruise indicator light
2-16
Engine start operation indicator
light* 2-16
Exterior light indicator
2-16
Front passenger air bag status
light 2-16
High beam indicator light 2-17
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-17
Overdrive off indicator light* 2-17
Security indicator light 2-17
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights2-18
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light2-18
*: if so equipped
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightLow fuel warning lightExterior light indicator
Low tire pressure warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Brake warning lightLow washer fluid warning light*High beam indicator light
P position selecting warning light*Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightSeat belt warning lightOverdrive off indicator light*
Door open warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light
Electric power steering warning lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Engine oil pressure warning lightCruise indicator lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
Intelligent Key system warning light*Engine start operation indicator light**: if so equipped
Instruments and controls2-11
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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Charge warning lightGUID-9DE94CF4-D1D0-4D88-AC85-B033F3775998If the light illuminates while the engine is running,
it may indicate the charging system is not
functioning properly. Turn the engine off and
check the alternator belt. If the belt is loose,
broken, missing or if the light remains on, see a
NISSAN dealer immediately.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alternator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Door open warning lightGUID-90E8EC5D-64F3-43A3-AFB4-B4F9AE171325This light illuminates when any of the doors and/
or back door are not closed securely while the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
Electric power steering warning
light
GUID-D396E06F-A323-436F-8CBD-B0C0DFFF30DAWhen the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the electric power steering warning light illumi-
nates. After starting the engine, the electric
power steering warning light turns off. This
indicates the electric power steering system is
operational.
If the electric power steering warning light
illuminates while the engine is running, it may indicate the electric power steering system is
not functioning properly and may need servicing.
Have the electric power steering system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
When the electric power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running, the power
assist to the steering will cease operation but
you will still have control of the vehicle. At this
time, greater steering efforts are required to
operate the steering wheel, especially in sharp
turns and at low speeds.
See “Electric power steering system” (P.5-26) .
Engine oil pressure warning lightGUID-DEDF7AF1-1B6E-4066-8FCD-12948EA89DABThis light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the
light flickers or illuminates during normal driving,
pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine
immediately
and call a NISSAN dealer or other
authorized repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.
Use the dipstick to check the oil level. (See
“Engine oil” (P.8-9).)
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost immediately. Such damage is not cov-
ered by warranty. Turn off the engine as
soon as it is safe to do so.
Intelligent Key system warning light
(if so equipped)
GUID-4884B012-B6C7-4C35-AB61-E00F52BC5CCEAfter the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light comes on for about 2 seconds
and then turns off.
This light illuminates or blinks as follows:
. The light blinks in yellow when the door is
closed with the Intelligent Key left outside
the vehicle and the ignition switch in the
ACC or ON position. Make sure that the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
. The light blinks in green when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power. Replace
the battery with a new one. (See “Key
battery replacement” (P.8-23) .)
. The light illuminates in yellow when it warns
of a malfunction with the Intelligent Key
system.
If the warning light illuminates in yellow while the
engine is stopped, it may be impossible to start
the engine. If the light comes on while the engine
is running, you can drive the vehicle. However in
these cases, contact a NISSAN dealer for repair
as soon as possible.
Instruments and controls2-13
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5-24Starting and driving
.Recirculating the cool air in the cabinwhen the A/C is on reduces cooling load.
4. Drive at economical speeds and distances.
.Observing the speed limit and not ex- ceeding 60 MPH (97 km/h) (where
legally allowed) can improve fuel effi-
ciency due to reduced aerodynamic
drag.
.Maintaining a safe following distancebehind other vehicles reduces unneces-
sary braking.
.Safely monitoring traffic to anticipatechanges in speed permits reduced brak-
ing and smooth acceleration changes.
.Select a gear range suitable to road conditions.
5. Use cruise control.
.Using cruise control during highway driving helps maintain a steady speed.
.Cruise control is particularly effective in providing fuel savings when driving on
flat terrains.
6. Plan for the shortest route.
.Utilize a map or navigation system to determine the best route to save time.
7. Avoid idling.
.Shutting off your engine when safe for stops exceeding 30-60 seconds saves fuel and reduces emissions.
8. Buy an automated pass for toll roads.
.Automated passes permit drivers to use special lanes to maintain cruising speed
through the toll and avoid stopping and
starting.
9. Winter warm up.
.Limit idling time to minimize impact to fuel economy.
.Vehicles typically need no more than 30seconds of idling at start-up to effectively
circulate the engine oil before driving.
.Your vehicle will reach its ideal operatingtemperature more quickly while driving
versus idling.
10. Keeping your vehicle cool.
.Park your vehicle in a covered parking area or in the shade whenever possible.
.When entering a hot vehicle, opening thewindows will help to reduce the inside
temperature faster, resulting in reduced
demand on your A/C system.
GUID-C46D2552-D97B-4EF5-8119-DA6F11AFEAA3. Keep your engine tuned up.
. Follow the recommended scheduled main-
tenance.
. Keep the tires inflated to the correct
pressure. Low tire pressure increases tire
wear and lowers fuel economy.
. Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
Improper alignment increases tire wear and
lowers fuel economy.
. Use the recommended viscosity engine oil.
(See “Engine oil and oil filter recommenda-
tion” (P.9-5) .)
INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY
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6-8In case of emergency
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Installing the spare tireGUID-43CA23F6-9ACD-4D9A-A769-5239BEC63E8AThe spare tire is designed for emergency
use. (See specific instructions under the
heading “Wheels and tires” (P.8-30) .)
1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surfacebetween the wheel and hub.
2. Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten the wheel nuts finger tight. Check that all the
wheel nuts contact the wheel surface
horizontally.
3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheel nuts alternately and evenly in the sequence
as illustrated (
*1,*2,*3,*4) , more than
2 times, until they are tight. 4.
Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire
touches the ground. Then, with the wheel
nut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securely
in the sequence as illustrated. Lower the
vehicle completely.
WARNING
.Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
tightened wheel nuts can cause the
wheel to become loose or come off.
This could cause an accident.
. Do not use oil or grease on the
wheel studs or nuts. This could
cause the nuts to become loose.
. Retighten the wheel nuts when the
vehicle has been driven for 600
miles (1,000 km) (also in cases of a
flat tire, etc.) .
.As soon as possible, tighten the
wheel nuts to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.
Wheel nut tightening torque: 80 ft-lb (108 N·m)
The wheel nuts must be kept tightened
to specifications at all times. It is
recommended that the wheel nuts be tightened to specifications at each
lubrication interval.
.Adjust tire pressure to the COLD
pressure.
COLD pressure:
After the vehicle has been parked for 3
hours or more or driven less than 1 mile
(1.6 km) .
COLD tire pressures are shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label
affixed to the driver side center pillar.
Stowing the damaged tire and the toolsGUID-CFE5EAB4-BF4A-4060-8441-3680363A68C3Securely store the jack and tools in the storage
area.
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REMOVING SPOTSGUID-2F1E3E1C-0E12-4D0E-BD56-8BB3659C6EEERemove tar and oil spots, industrial dust,
insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible
from the paint surface to avoid lasting damage
or staining. Special cleaning products are
available at a NISSAN dealer or any automotive
accessory stores.
UNDERBODYGUID-7BED4992-FB54-496A-ADDF-94EDF2CCBE5EIn areas where road salt is used in winter, the
underbody must be cleaned regularly. This will
prevent dirt and salt from building up and
causing the acceleration of corrosion on the
underbody and suspension. Before the winter
period and again in the spring, the underseal
must be checked and, if necessary, re-treated.
GLASSGUID-761250AA-67EA-4BC0-B487-3168F82F1DC4Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and dust
film from the glass surfaces. It is normal for glass
to become coated with a film after the vehicle is
parked in the hot sun. Glass cleaner and a soft
cloth will easily remove this film.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inside of the win-
dows, do not use sharp-edged tools,
abrasive cleaners or chlorine-based
disinfectant cleaners. They could da-mage the electrical conductors, radio
antenna elements or rear window
defroster elements.
WHEELSGUID-B15849F1-6DB6-420C-9DBF-15980946D82CWash the wheels when washing the vehicle to
maintain their appearance.
.
Clean the inner side of the wheels when the
wheel is changed or the underside of the
vehicle is washed.
. Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or
corrosion. Such damage may cause loss of
pressure or poor seal at the tire bead.
. NISSAN recommends that the road wheels
be waxed to protect against road salt in
areas where it is used during winter.
CAUTION
Do not use abrasive cleaners when
washing the wheels.
Aluminum alloy wheelsGUID-738A4EF3-EB7E-4CB8-810F-1CD57BA788AAWash regularly with a sponge dampened in a
mild soap solution, especially during winter
months in areas where road salt is used. Salt
could discolor the wheels if not removed.
CAUTION
Follow the directions below to avoid
staining or discoloring the wheels:
.Do not use a cleaner that uses
strong acid or alkali contents to
clean the wheels.
. Do not apply wheel cleaners to the
wheels when they are hot. The
wheel temperature should be the
same as ambient temperature.
. Rinse the wheel to completely re-
move the cleaner within 15 minutes
after the cleaner is applied.
CHROME PARTSGUID-F3BD0B59-BB5D-4957-BFC7-333E89387C5BClean chrome parts regularly with a non-
abrasive chrome polish to maintain the finish.
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement...
........................................................ 8-2
Scheduled maintenance ...
.................................................... 8-2
General maintenance ...
......................................................... 8-2
Where to go for service ...
.................................................... 8-2
General maintenance ...
............................................................... 8-2
Explanation of maintenance items ...
................................... 8-2
Maintenance precautions ...
........................................................ 8-5
Engine compartment check locations ...
.................................. 8-6
MR18DE engine ...
.................................................................. 8-6
Engine cooling system ...
............................................................. 8-7
Checking engine coolant level ...
......................................... 8-8
Changing engine coolant ...
.................................................. 8-8
Engine oil ...
........................................................................\
............ 8-9
Checking engine oil level ...
.................................................. 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter ...
.......................................... 8-9
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ...
............ 8-11
Brake and clutch fluid ...
........................................................... 8-12
Window washer fluid ...
............................................................ 8-12
Battery ...
........................................................................\
............... 8-13
Jump starting ...
..................................................................... 8-15
Variable voltage control system (if so equipped) ...
.......... 8-15
Drive belt ...
........................................................................\
.......... 8-15
Spark plugs ...
........................................................................\
..... 8-16
Replacing spark plugs ...
.................................................... 8-16 Air cleaner
...
........................................................................\
....... 8-17
Windshield wiper blades ...
..................................................... 8-18
Cleaning ...
........................................................................\
... 8-18
Replacing ...
........................................................................\
. 8-18
Rear window wiper blade ...
................................................... 8-19
Brakes ...
........................................................................\
.............. 8-19
Self-adjusting brakes ...
.................................................... 8-19
Brake pad wear warning ...
.............................................. 8-19
Fuses ...
........................................................................\
................ 8-20
Engine compartment ...
..................................................... 8-20
Passenger compartment ...
.............................................. 8-22
Key battery replacement ...
...................................................... 8-23
Keyfob ...
........................................................................\
....... 8-24
Intelligent Key ...
.................................................................. 8-25
Lights ...
........................................................................\
................ 8-26
Headlights ...
........................................................................\
8-27
Exterior and interior lights ...
............................................ 8-28
Wheels and tires ...
................................................................... 8-30
Tire pressure ...
................................................................... 8-30
Tire labeling ...
..................................................................... 8-33
Types of tires ...
................................................................... 8-35
Tire chains ...
....................................................................... 8-35
Changing wheels and tires ...
.......................................... 8-36
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GUID-E2F897EE-C3F1-4C74-A916-5034D75F6B48When performing any inspection or mainte-
nance work on your vehicle, always take care
to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or
damage to the vehicle. The following are general
precautions which should be closely observed.
WARNING
.Park the vehicle on a level surface,
apply the parking brake securely
and block the wheels to prevent
the vehicle from moving. Move the
selector lever to the P (Park) posi-
tion or the shift lever to the N
(Neutral) position.
. Be sure the ignition switch is in the
OFF or LOCK position when per-
forming any parts replacement or
repairs.
. If you must work with the engine
running, keep your hands, clothing,
hair and tools away from moving
fans, belts and any other moving
parts.
. It is advisable to secure or remove
any loose clothing and remove any
jewelry, such as rings, watches, etc.
before working on your vehicle. .
Always wear eye protection when-
ever you work on your vehicle.
. If you must run the engine in an
enclosed space such as a garage, be
sure there is proper ventilation for
exhaust gases to escape.
. Never get under the vehicle while it
is supported only by a jack. If it is
necessary to work under the vehicle,
support it with safety stands.
. Keep smoking materials, flame and
sparks away from fuel tank and the
battery.
. The fuel filter or fuel lines should be
serviced by a NISSAN dealer be-
cause the fuel lines are under high
pressure even when the engine is
off.
CAUTION
.Do not work under the hood while
the engine is hot. Turn the engine
off and wait until it cools down.
. Avoid direct contact with used en-
gine oil and coolant. Improperly
disposed engine oil, and engine coolant and/or other vehicle fluids
can damage the environment. Al-
ways conform to local regulations
for disposal of vehicle fluid.
. Never leave the engine or the CVT
related component harnesses dis-
connected while the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
. Never connect or disconnect the
battery or any transistorized com-
ponent while the ignition switch is
in the ON position.
. Your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic engine cooling fan. It may
come on at any time without warn-
ing, even if the ignition key is in the
OFF position and the engine is not
running. To avoid injury, always
disconnect the negative battery
cable before working near the fan.
This “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
gives instructions regarding only those items
which are relatively easy for an owner to perform.
A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is also
available. (See “Owner’s Manual/Service Man-
ual order information” (P.9-20).)
You should be aware that incomplete or
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-5
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
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10-4
Map lights...
..................................................................... 2-38
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ...
................. 3-4
Meter Trip computer ...
........................................................... 2-9
Meters and gauges ...
....................................................... 2-4
Instrument brightness control ...
........................... 2-27
Mirror Inside mirror ...
........................................................... 3-24
Outside mirrors ...
..................................................... 3-25
Vanity mirror ...
........................................................... 3-26
Monitor, Rearview monitor ...
.......................................... 4-9
N
Navigation setup ...
............................................................ 4-6
New vehicle break-in ...
.................................................. 5-23
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ...
..................... 2-20
O
Odometer ...
........................................................................ 2-5
Off-road recovery ...
.......................................................... 5-6
Oil Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...
.............................. 8-9
Checking engine oil level ...
...................................... 8-9
Engine oil ...
................................................................... 8-9
Engine oil viscosity ...
.................................................. 9-5
Outside air temperature display ...
................................ 2-9
Outside mirrors ...
............................................................ 3-25
Overdrive OFF switch ...
................................................ 5-17
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ...
........................ 6-12
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ...
......................................................... 9-20
P
Panic alarm ...
.......................................................... 3-8, 3-17
Parking Parking brake operation ...
..................................... 5-21
Parking on hills ...
..................................................... 5-25
Phone Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System ...
......... 4-50
Car phone or CB radio ...
...................................... 4-49
Power Electric power steering system ...
........................ 5-26
Power door lock ...
...................................................... 3-4
Power outlet ...
.......................................................... 2-30
Power windows ...
.................................................... 2-35
Precautions Audio operation ...
.................................................... 4-20
Braking precautions ...
............................................. 5-27
Child restraints ...
...................................................... 1-22
Cruise control ...
........................................................ 5-21
Maintenance ...
............................................................. 8-5
Seat belt usage ...
.................................................... 1-10
Supplemental restraint system ...
.......................... 1-40
When starting and driving ...
.................................... 5-2
Push starting ...
................................................................ 6-12
Push-button ignition switch ...
............................. 5-9, 5-10
R
Radio ...
.............................................................................. 4-20
Car phone or CB radio ...
...................................... 4-49
Radio operation ...
.................................................... 4-34
Steering wheel audio controls ...
.......................... 4-47
Rapid air pressure loss ...
................................................ 5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test ...
........................................................................ 9-19
Rear center seat belt ...
................................................. 1-17
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock ...
........... 3-6 Rear seats
...
....................................................................... 1-4
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ...
........................................................... 2-24
Rear window wiper and washer switch ...
................ 2-23
Rearview monitor ...
........................................................... 4-9
Recorders, Event data ...
............................................... 9-19
Registering your vehicle in another country ...
........... 9-8
Remote keyless entry function, For Intelligent
Key system ...
.................................................................... 3-16
Remote keyless entry system ...
..................................... 3-7
Reporting safety defects ...
........................................... 9-18
Rollover ...
............................................................................ 5-6
S
Safety, Child seat belts ...
............................................. 1-20
Satellite radio operation ...
............................................ 4-39
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ...
.............................. 1-3
Front seats ...
................................................................ 1-3
Seat belt(s)
Child safety ...
............................................................ 1-20
Infants ...
...................................................................... 1-20
Injured persons ...
..................................................... 1-13
Larger children ...
...................................................... 1-21
Precautions on seat belt usage ...
........................ 1-10
Pregnant women ...
.................................................. 1-13
Rear center seat belt ...
.......................................... 1-17
Seat belt cleaning ...
................................................... 7-6
Seat belt extenders ...
.............................................. 1-19
Seat belt hooks ...
.................................................... 1-16
Seat belt maintenance ...
........................................ 1-19
Seat belt warning light ...
........................................ 2-15
Seat belts ...
............................................................... 1-10
Seat belts with pretensioners ...
........................... 1-52
Shoulder belt height adjustment ...
...................... 1-16
Small children ...
........................................................ 1-21
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11 Gas station information
GUID-7B1605DA-AB45-4FFD-ABE1-5212977FD7E0FUEL RECOMMENDATION:GUID-8B0158EC-7F7E-4470-8E59-2890BDA3802BUse unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index)
number (Research octane number 91).
CAUTION
.Using a fuel other than that speci-
fied could adversely affect the emis-
sion control systems, and may also
affect warranty coverage.
. Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, since this
will damage the three way catalyst.
. Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your
vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed
to run on E-15 or E-85 fuel. Using E-
15 or E-85 fuel in a vehicle not
specifically designed for E-15 or E-
85 fuel can adversely affect the
emission control devices and sys-
tems of the vehicle. Damage caused
by such fuel is not covered by the
NISSAN new vehicle limited war-
ranty.
. U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be identified by a small, square, orange
and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate per-
centage for that region.
For additional information, see “Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants” (P.9-2) .ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:GUID-B9588843-408A-4371-BCB0-6621132F1640. Engine oil with API Certification Mark
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30
See “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubri-
cants” (P.9-2) for engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.
COLD TIRE PRESSURES:GUID-10359795-D246-4243-BF16-74FCC1F96C29The label is typically located on the driver side
center pillar or on the driver’s door. For
additional information, see “Wheels and tires”
(P.8-30) .
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCE-
DURES RECOMMENDATION:
GUID-68F3F1E4-58DA-400E-8E24-3D7CAD4C0628During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of
vehicle use, follow the recommendations out-
lined in the “Break-in schedule” (P.5-23) of this
Owner’s Manual. Follow these recommenda-
tions for the future reliability and economy of
your new vehicle.
GAS STATION INFORMATION
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