2009 NISSAN CUBE Owners Manual

Black plate (95,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
SIC3670
Headlight beam select*1
To select the low beam, put the lever in the
neutral position as shown.
*2
To select the high beam, push the lever
forward while the switch is in theposition. Pull it back to select the low beam.
*3
Pulling the lever toward you will flash the
headlight high beam even when the head-
light switch is in the OFF position.
Battery saver system.When the headlight switch is in the
or
position while the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the lights will automatically
turn off 5 minutes after the ignition switchhas been placed in the OFF position.
.When the headlight switch remains in the
or
position after the lights
automatically 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.Daytime running light system (Canada
only)The daytime running lights automatically illumi-
nate when the engine is started with the parking
brake released. The daytime running lights
operate with the headlight switch in the OFF
position or in the
position. Turn the
headlight switch to the
position for fullillumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine
is started, the daytime running lights do not
illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate
once the parking brake is released. The daytime
running lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
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SIC4128SIC4129
Instrument brightness controlThe instrument brightness control operates
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Push the control knob
*A
to adjust the bright-
ness of the instrument panel lights. The bright-
ness indicator
*B
will 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*1
Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the turning
direction. When the turn is completed, the turn
signals cancel automatically.*2
Lane change signal
To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or
down to the point where lights begin flashing.
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Black plate (97,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
SIC3672
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the
position, then turn the switch
to the
position. To turn them off, turn the
switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on for the fog lights to
operate.
SIC2574
Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency condi-
tions. All turn signal lights will flash.
WARNING
.If stopping for an emergency, be
sure to move the vehicle well off the
road.
.Do not use the hazard warning
flashers while moving on the high-
way unless unusual circumstances
force you to drive so slowly that
your vehicle might become a hazard
to other traffic..Turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning flasher lights are
on.
The flasher can be actuated with the ignition
switch in any position.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
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.
SIC1881
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 will illuminate.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn on the system. (See “VEHICLE
DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section.)The digital clock (in the audio unit) displays time
when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
The clock ON or OFF mode can be selected.
If the power supply is disconnected, the
clock will not indicate the correct time.
Readjust the time.
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
SIC4131
Type A
ADJUSTING THE TIME
Type APush the CLOCK button
*1
to turn the clock on
or off.
1. Push and hold the CLOCK button
*1
until
the clock display starts to flash.
2. Push the SEEK/TRACK button
*2
to adjust
the hours.
3. Push the TUNE/FF·REW button*3
to
adjust the minutes.
4. Push the CLOCK button
*1
again to exit
the clock set mode.The display will return to the regular clock
display after 10 seconds.
SIC4146
Type B
Type BPush the MENU button
*1
until the CLOCK
mode appears. Then push the TUNE
*2
or
SEEK
*3
button to select “CLK-ON” or “CLK-
OFF” to turn the clock on or off.
“CLK-ON” needs to be selected before adjust-
ing the clock display.
1. Push the MENU button
*1.
2. Push the MENU button
*1
again. The clock
display starts to flash.
3. Push the TUNE
*2
or SEEK
*3
button to
adjust the hours.
4. Push the MENU button
*1
again. The
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Black plate (100,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
display will switch to the minute adjustment
mode.
5. Push the TUNE or SEEK button to adjust the
minutes.
6. Push the MENU button again to exit the
clock mode.
The display will return to the regular clock
display after 10 seconds.
RESETTING THE TIMEBy holding down the CLOCK (type A) or MENU
(type B) button and then pushing the TUNE or
SEEK button, the time will be reset as follows.
.In case the displayed minute is in the range
of 00 - 29, the hour will stay the same and
the minute will be reset to 00.
.In case the displayed minute is in the range
of 30 - 59, the hour will be advanced by one
hour and the minute will be reset to 00.
For example, if the CLOCK or MENU and TUNE
buttons are pushed while the time is between
“8:00” and “8:29”, the display will be reset to
“8:00”. If pushed while the time is between
“8:30” and “8:59”, the display will be reset to
“9:00”. At the same time the display will return to
the previous audio mode.
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..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.POWER OUTLET
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
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.
SIC4133
Driver’s side instrument panel
Front
SIC4134
Center console
STORAGE
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
SIC4135
Rear (if so equipped)Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.
SIC4137
Door (front and rear)
SIC4136
Rear 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.
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