clutch NISSAN NOTE 2006 Owners Manual

CR14DE ENGINE
1.Brake/clutch fluid reservoir (RHD models)
(P. 8-13)
2.Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
3.Air cleaner filter (P. 8-19)
4.Brake/clutch fluid reservoir (LHD models)
(P. 8-13)
5.Battery (P. 8-15)
6.Fuses/fusible link box (P. 8-21)
7.Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-6)
8.Radiator cap (P. 8-6)
9.Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
10.Window washer/headlight cleaner (where fit-
ted) fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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HR16DE ENGINE
1.Brake/clutch fluid reservoir (MT RHD models),
Brake fluid reservoir (AT (RHD) models)
(P. 8-13)
2.Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
3.Brake/clutch fluid reservoir (MT (LHD)
models), Brake fluid reservoir (AT (LHD)
models) (P. 8-13)
4.Air cleaner filter (P. 8-19)
5.Battery (P. 8-15)
6.Fuses/fusible link box (P. 8-21)
7.Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-6)
8.Radiator cap (P. 8-6)
9.Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) dipstick
(P. 8-13)
10.Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
11.Window washer/headlight cleaner (where fit-
ted) fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
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Euro 4 K9K ENGINE
1.Fuel filter priming bulb (LHD models) (P. 8-12)
2.Brake/clutch fluid reservoir (RHD models)
(P. 8-13)
3.Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
4.Fuel filter priming bulb (RHD models) (P. 8-12)
5.Brake/clutch fluid reservoir (LHD models)
(P. 8-13)
6.Air cleaner filter (P. 8-19)
7.Battery (P. 8-15)
8.Fuses/fusible link box (P. 8-21)
9.Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-6)
10.Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
11.Window washer/headlight cleaner (where fit-
ted) fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
NDI974
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Euro 5 K9K ENGINE
1.Fuel filter priming bulb (LHD models) (P. 8-12)
2.Brake/clutch fluid reservoir (RHD models)
(P. 8-13)
3.Brake/clutch fluid reservoir (LHD models)
(P. 8-13)
4.Air cleaner filter (P. 8-19)
5.Fuel filter priming bulb (RHD models) (P. 8-12)
6.Battery (P. 8-15)
7.Fuses/fusible link box (P. 8-21)
8.Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-6)
9.Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
10.Window washer/headlight cleaner (where fit-
ted) fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
NDI1060
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“Supplemental Restraint System (air bag system)”
in the “1. Safety — seats, seat belts and supple-
mental restraint system” section.
Brake warning light
This light functions for both the handbrake and the
footbrake systems.
Handbrake indicator:
The light comes on when the handbrake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning:
The light warns of a low brake fluid level in the brake
power assist unit. If the light comes on while the
engine is running and the handbrake is not applied,
stop the vehicle and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as
much as necessary. See “Brake and clutch fluid”
in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion.
WARNING
If the level is below the MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the brake sys-
tem has been checked at a NISSAN dealer or
qualified workshop.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct:
Have the warning system checked by a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop.
WARNING
•Driving your vehicle could be dangerous.
Therefore have it towed to the nearest
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
•Pressing the brake pedal with the engine
stopped and/or low brake fluid level could in-
crease your stopping distance and require
greater pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running, it
may indicate that the charging system is malfunc-
tioning. 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 or qualified work-
shop immediately.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the belt is loose, bro-
ken or missing.
Door open warning light
This light comes on when any of the doors are not
closed securely while the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
Engine coolant temperature
warning light
The engine coolant temperature varies with the out-
side air temperature and driving condition.
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON posi-tion, the engine coolant temperature warning light
illuminates for a few seconds and then goes off.
This means the system is operational.
The engine coolant temperature warning light illumi-
nates when the engine coolant temperature reaches
an excessively high temperature of approximately
105 °C (221 °F).
CAUTION
•If the engine coolant temperature warning
light comes on, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible and contact a NISSAN dealer
or qualified workshop.
•When towing a trailer or driving uphill, reduce
the vehicle speed as soon as safely possible
to decrease the engine coolant temperature.
•If the engine overheats, continued operation
of the vehicle may seriously damage the en-
gine. See “Engine overheat” in the “6. In case
of emergency” section for immediate action
required.
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap while the engine
is hot. Otherwise, there is a danger of being
scalded by the coolant that is likely to erupt from
the filler.
Engine oil pressure warning light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the
light flickers, comes on during normal driving, or
stays on once the engine is started, pull off the road
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During the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles), follow these
recommendations for the future reliability and
economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow the
recommendations may result in shortened engine
life and reduced engine performance.
•Avoid driving for long periods at a constant
speed, either fast or slow.
•Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
•Avoid quick starts.
•Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
•Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500
miles).
NOTE
Models with K9K diesel engine will achieve top
performance only after approximately 5,000 km
(3,000 miles).
WARNING
The driving characteristics of your vehicle can be
changed remarkably by any additional load and
its distribution as well as by adding optional
equipment (trailer couplings, roof racks, etc.).
Your driving style and speed have to be adjusted
accordingly. Especially when carrying heavy
loads, your speed must be reduced adequately.
•Make sure the area around the vehicle is free of
obstacles.
•Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant,
brake and clutch fluid, and window washer fluid
as frequently as possible, at least whenever you
refuel.
•Visually inspect tyres for their appearance and
condition. Also check the tyre pressure for
proper inflation.
•Maintenance items in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section should be checked peri-
odically.
•Check that all windows and light lenses are
clean.
•Check that all doors are closed.
•Position the seat and adjust the head restraints.
•Adjust the inside and outside mirrors.
•Fasten your seat belt and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
•Check the operation of the warning/indicator
lights when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position.
•Do not place hard or heavy objects on the dash-
board or rear parcel shelf in order to prevent
injury in the event of a sudden stop.
RUNNING-IN SCHEDULE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
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ligent Key, turn the ignition knob to the LOCK posi-
tion, wait for 5 seconds and turn the knob to the
START position again to start the engine.
For additional information, see “Security system” in
the “3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments” sec-
tion.1. Apply the handbrake.
2.Manual transmission models:
Move the gear lever to N (Neutral) position, and
depress the clutch pedal to the floor while start-
ing the engine.
Automatic transmission models:
Depress the brake pedal and move the selector
lever to the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position. (P
position is preferred).
NOTE
The starter is designed not to operate if the
selector lever is out of the P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) position.
3. Models without Intelligent Key:
Rotate the steering wheel left to right to release
the ignition lock whilst turning the ignition switch
to the ON position.
Models with Intelligent key:
•MT models – keep the clutch pedal
depressed and/or depress the brake pedal
then:
•AT – depress the brake pedal then:
1) Push the ignition knob.
2) Rotate the steering wheel left to right to
release the ignition lock whilst turning the
ignition knob to the ON position.CAUTION
•Make sure you carry the Intelligent Key with
you when operating the vehicle.
•If the Intelligent Key is too far away from
the driver, the vehicle may not start.
4. For diesel engine models: Wait until the glow
indicator light
goes out.
5. Start the engine with your foot on the brake pedal,
not on the accelerator pedal, by turning the
ignition switch to START.
6. Release the ignition switch when the engine
starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat
the above procedure.
For petrol engine models:
•If the engine is very hard to start for example
in extremely cold or hot weather, or when
restarting, Proceed as follows:
a. Depress the accelerator pedal a little (ap-
proximately 1/3 to the floor) and hold it
and then start the engine.
b. Release the ignition switch and the accel-
erator pedal when the engine starts.
•If the engine is very hard to start because it is
flooded. Proceed as follows:
a. Depress the accelerator pedal all the way
to the floor and hold it.
b. Start the engine for 5-6 seconds and stop.
After starting the engine, release the ac-
celerator pedal.
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c. Start the engine with your foot off the ac-
celerator pedal. Release the ignition
switch when the engine starts.
If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat
the procedure from step a.
CAUTION
•Do not operate the starter for more than 15
seconds at a time. If the engine does not start,
turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position
and wait 10 seconds (Petrol engine models)
or 20 seconds (Diesel engine models) before
cranking again, otherwise the starter could be
damaged.
•If it becomes necessary to start the engine
with a booster battery and jumper leads, the
instructions and cautions contained in the
“Jump-starting” in the “6. In case of
emergency” section should be carefully fol-
lowed.
7.Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds
after starting. Drive at moderate speed for a short
distance first, especially in cold weather.
WARNING
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the
engine is warming up.
DRIVING WITH MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
CAUTION
•Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while
driving. This may cause clutch damage.
•Stop your vehicle completely before shifting
into the R (Reverse) position.
•When you are shifting from one gear to an-
other, be certain to depress the clutch pedal
all the way to the floor to avoid clashing or
chipping the gears.
•Avoid abrupt starts and acceleration for your
safety.
•When quick acceleration is required for some
reason, shift to a lower gear and accelerate
until the vehicle reaches the maximum speed
in each gear. Do not exceed the speed limit of
any gear. Pay special attention when acceler-
ating or when shifting into a lower gear on
slippery surfaces. Sudden acceleration or
down shifting could cause the wheels to skid
and result in loss of control.
A.RHD models
B.LHD models
1.Gear lever ring
Shifting
To change gears, fully depress the clutch pedal,
shift into the appropriate gear, then release the
clutch slowly and smoothly.
NSD340
5–speed MT
NSD292Z
6–speed MT (where fitted)
DRIVING
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To ensure smooth gear changes, fully depress the
clutch pedal before operating the gear lever. If the
clutch pedal is not fully depressed before the trans-
mission is shifted, a gear noise may be heard. This
could result in damage to the transmission.
Start the vehicle in 1st gear and shift through the
gears in sequence according to the vehicle speed.
Reverse gear:
•To reverse with 5–speed manual transmission,
stop the vehicle and shift the gear lever into the
“N” (Neutral) position then to the R (Reverse)
position.
•To reverse with 6–speed manual transmission,
proceed as follows:
1) Stop the vehicle.
2) Move the gear lever into the “N” position.
3) Pull and hold the gear lever ring
j1 up.
4) Move the gear lever into the R position.
5) Release the gear lever ring and safely drive
the vehicle backwards.
The gear lever ring returns to its original posi-
tion when the gear lever is moved to the “N”
position.
If it is difficult to move the gear lever into R (Re-
verse) or 1st. Shift into “N” (Neutral), then release
the clutch pedal. Fully depress the clutch pedal
again and shift into R (Reverse) or 1st.
DRIVING WITH AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
CAUTION
•The cold engine idle speed is high, so use
caution when shifting into a forward or re-
verse gear before the engine has warmed up.
•Avoid revving up the engine while the vehicle
is stopped. This could cause unexpected ve-
hicle movement.
Driving precautions
•Never shift to P (Park) or R (Reverse) while
the vehicle is moving, this could result in dam-
age to the transmission.
•Start the engine in the P (Park) or N (Neutral)
position. The engine will not start in any other
selector position. If it does, have your vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer or qualified
workshop.
•Do not depress the accelerator pedal while
shifting from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R (Re-
verse), D (Drive), 2 (Second gear) or 1 (Low
gear).
•On an uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle by
depressing the accelerator pedal. The foot-
brake should be used for this purpose, in or-
der to hold the vehicle in place and to prevent
overheating of the transmission.
•Shift into the N (Neutral) position and apply
the handbrake when at a standstill for longer
than a short waiting period.
•Keep the engine at idling speed while shifting
from the N (Neutral) position to any driving
position.
CAUTION (when starting the vehicle):
•DEPRESS THE FOOTBRAKE PEDAL
When the engine is running, shifting the se-
lector lever into the R (Reverse), D (Drive), 2
(Second gear) or 1 (Low gear) position with-
out depressing the brake pedal causes the
vehicle to move slowly. Be sure the brake
pedal is fully depressed and the vehicle is
stopped, before shifting the selector lever.
•BE AWARE OF THE SELECTOR LEVER POSI-
TION
Make sure that the selector lever is in the
desired position. Use the D (Drive), 2 (Second
gear) or 1 (Low gear) to move forwards and
the R (Reverse) to move backwards. Release
the handbrake lever and the footbrake pedal,
then depress the accelerator pedal to start
the vehicle in motion and merge with traffic
(avoid abrupt starting and spinning the
wheels).
•Avoid revving up the engine while the vehicle
is stopped, this could cause unexpected ve-
hicle movement [if the selector lever is in the
R (Reverse), D (Drive), 2 (Second gear) or 1
(Low gear) position] or damage the engine [if
the selector lever is in the N (Neutral) or P
(Park) position].
•WARM THE ENGINE UP
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Vehicles with petrol engine
Turning the cruise control system on:
The cruise control system can be switched on after
engine start or when driving.
Push the cruise control main switch
j5 . The
CRUISE indicator and the cruise control symbolj7
will illuminate in the combination meter display.
Setting a cruising speed:
1. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed.
2. Push the SET switch
j2 downwards and release
it.
3. The SET indicator
j8 and the set speed valuej9 will be displayed in the combination meter
display.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
The vehicle will maintain the set speed.
If the vehicle speed is less than 40 km/h (25
MPH), it will not be possible to set the cruise con-
trol system.
Changing a cruising speed:
Use any one of the following methods to change the
cruising speed.
•Slow the vehicle as normal using the footbrake
pedal, the SET indicatorj8 in the combination
meter will be turned off.
When the vehicle reaches the desired cruising
speed, push and release the SET switch
j2
downwards.The new set speed value
j9 and SET indicatorj8 will be displayed in the combination meter.
•Press the accelerator pedal.
When the vehicle reaches the desired cruising
speed, push and release the SET switch
j2
downwards.
The new set speed value
j9 and SET indicatorj8 will be displayed in the combination meter.
•Push and release the RES (resume)j1 switch
upwards or the SET switchj2 downwards to
increase or decrease the set speed in steps of 1
km/h (1 MPH).
•Push and hold the RES (resume)j1 switch up-
wards or the SET switchj2 downwards. The
vehicle speed will increase or decrease to the
new set speed.
The new set speed value
j9 will be displayed in the
combination meter.
Passing another vehicle:
Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate. After
releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle will re-
turn to the previously set speed.
The set speed value
j9 will flash until the vehicle
returns to the previously set speed.
Cancelling the cruise control system:
To cancel a set speed limit, push the CANCEL
switch
j3 . The SET indicatorj8 in the combination
meter will be turned off.The set speed value
j9 will remain displayed, as
this speed is now stored in the cruise control sys-
tem memory.
The cruise control system will also be cancelled
automatically by any of the following:
•Pressing the footbrake pedal.
•Pressing the clutch pedal.
•Moving the gear lever (MT models) or selector
lever (AT models) to the N (Neutral) position.
•If the vehicle slows down more than 12 km/h (8
MPH) below the set speed.
Resuming a previous cruising speed:
If the cruising speed has been cancelled, the set
speed value
j9 will remain displayed in the combi-
nation meter and the speed will be stored in the
cruise control system memory. This cruising speed
can be reactivated by pressing the RES (Resume)
switch
j1 upwards.
If the vehicle speed is less than 40 km/h (25
MPH), it will not be possible to resume to the
cruising speed.
Turn the cruise control system off:
The cruise control system will be turned off when
one of the following operations is performed:
•Push the cruise control main “ON/OFF” switchj5 . The cruise control symbolj7 , the CRUISE
indicatorj6 , the SET indicatorj8 , and the set
speed valuej9 will turn off in the combination
meter display.
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