NISSAN CUBE 2014 3.G Owners Manual

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SIC3670
Headlight beam select
*1To select the low beam, put the lever in the
neutral position as shown.
*2To select the high beam, push the lever forward
while the switch is in theposition. Pull it
back to select the low beam.
*3Pulling the lever toward you will flash the
headlight high beam even when the headlight
switch is in the OFF position.
Battery saver system
. When the headlight switch is in theorposition while the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the lights will automatically
turn off after a period of time when the
ignition switch has been placed in the OFF
position.
. When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will turn on when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.
CAUTION
. When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will not
turn off automatically. Be sure to
turn the light switch to the OFF
position when you leave the vehicle
for extended periods of time, other-
wise the battery will be discharged.
. Never leave the light switch on
when the engine is not running for
extended periods of time even if the
headlights turn off automatically.
SIC4128
SIC4129

Instrument brightness control
The instrument brightness control operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Push the control knob
*Ato adjust the bright-
ness of the instrument panel lights. The bright-
ness indicator
*Bwill be shown briefly in the
vehicle information display when the control is
turned.
When the brightness level reaches the maximum
or minimum, a beep will sound.
SIC3671
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
*1Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the turning
direction. When the turn is completed, the turn
signals cancel automatically.
*2Lane change signal
To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or
down to the point where lights begin flashing.
SIC3672
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to theposition, then turn the switch
to theposition. To turn them off, turn the
switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on for the fog lights to
operate.
When the headlight switch is in the AUTO
position, turning the fog light switch to the
position will turn on the headlights, fog lights
and the other lights while the ignition switch is in
the ON position or the engine is running.
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SIC4130
To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system.
Tampering with the supplemental front
air bag system may result in serious
personal injury.
SIC4740
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most
driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor.
If maximum engine power is needed to free a
stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator light will illuminate.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn on the system. (See “Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system” (P.5-29) .)
SIC4132
The power outlet is located in the instrument
panel.
CAUTION
. The outlet and plug may be hot
during or immediately after use.
. Do not use with accessories that
exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.
. Use power outlet with the engine
running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.
HORN VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCHPOWER OUTLET

.Avoid using power outlet when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster is on.
. This power outlet is not designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit.
. Push the plug in as far as it will go.
If good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may open.
. Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical acces-
sory being used is turned OFF.
. When not in use, be sure to close
the cap. Do not allow water to
contact the outlet.CUP HOLDERS
CAUTION
. Avoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is being used
to prevent spilling the drink. If the
liquid is hot, it can scald you or your
passenger.
. Use only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
SIC4133Driver’s side instrument panel
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STORAGE

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SIC4134Center console
Front
SIC4135
Rear
Pull the armrest down until it is horizontal.
SIC4137Door (front and rear)
SIC4136Rear of center console

Soft bottle holders
CAUTION
.Do not use bottle holder for any
other objects that could be thrown
about in the vehicle and possibly
injure people during sudden braking
or an accident.
. Do not use bottle holder for open
liquid containers.
SIC4138
GLOVE BOX
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving
to help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
To open the glove box, pull the handle.
To close, push the lid in until the lock latches.
SIC4165
WARNING
Do not store objects on the horizontal
surface just above the glove box or on
top of the instrument panel. Objects
can become projectiles and/or interfere
with passenger air bag deployment
causing serious personal injury.
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SIC4147
REAR PILLAR POCKET
CAUTION
Do not keep heavy or long objects in
the pocket.
SIC4141
LUGGAGE HOOKS
WARNING
.Do not attach upper tether anchors
to the luggage hooks. The child
restraint will not be properly in-
stalled. Your child could be injured
or killed in a sudden stop or colli-
sion.
. Always make sure that the luggage
is properly secured. Use the suitable
ropes and hooks. .
Unsecured luggage can become
dangerous in an accident or sudden
stop.
CAUTION
Do not apply a total load of more than 7
lb (3 kg)*Aor 22 lb (10 kg)*Bto a
single hook.

SIC4142Instrument panel
UTILITY HOOKS
Two removable utility hooks are supplied with
your vehicle. The utility hooks can be attached to
or removed from the holes on the instrument
panel and the rear doors.
CAUTION
Do not apply a total load of more than 3
lb (1.5 kg) to a single hook.
To remove the hook from the hole, pull it straight
up. Do not twist or turn the hooks for
installation or removal.
SIC4143Rear door
The utility hooks can be attached to the holes as
illustrated.
WARNING
CHOKING HAZARD-Small parts. Not for
children under 3 years. Do not allow
children to play with utility hook.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
. Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
while it is in motion and before
closing the windows. Use the win-
dow lock switch to prevent unex-
pected use of the power windows.
. Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols and become trapped in the
window. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci-
dents.
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position, or for about 45
seconds after the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position. If the driver’s or front passenger’s
door is opened during this period of about 45
seconds, power to the windows is canceled.
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WINDOWS

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SIC3507
1. Window lock button
2. Driver side window
3. Rear left passenger side window
4. Front passenger side window
5. Rear right passenger side window
Main power window switch (driver’s
side)
To open or close the window, push down*Aor
pull up
*Bthe switch and hold it. The main
switch (driver side switches) will open or close
all the windows.
Locking passengers’ windows
When the lock button*Cis pushed in, only the
driver side window can be opened or closed.
Push it in again to cancel.
SIC3508
Passenger side power window switch
The passenger side switch will open or close
only the corresponding window. To open or
close the window, push down or pull up the
switch and hold it.

SIC3509
Automatic operation
The automatic operation is available for the
switch that has anmark on its surface.
To fully open or close the window, completely
push down or pull up the switch and release it;
the switch need not be held. The window will
automatically open or close all the way. To stop
the window, just push or lift the switch in the
opposite direction.
A light push or pull on the switch will cause the
window to open or close until the switch is
released.
Auto-reverse function
WARNING
There are some small distances imme-
diately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., in-
side the vehicle before closing the
window.
If the control unit detects something caught in
the window as it is closing, the window will be
immediately lowered.
The auto reverse function can be activated when
the window is closed by automatic operation
when the ignition switch is in the ON position or
for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is placed
in the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the window
occurs.
If the windows do not close automatically
If the power window automatic function (closing
only) does not operate properly, perform the
following procedure to initialize the power
window system.
1. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
2. Close the door.
3. Open the window completely by operating the power window switch.
4. Pull the power window switch and hold it to close the window, and then hold the switch
more than 3 seconds after the window is
closed completely.
5. Release the power window switch. Operate the window by the automatic function to
confirm the initialization is complete.
If the power window automatic function does
not operate properly after performing the pro-
cedure above, have your vehicle checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
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