2009 NISSAN CUBE Owners Manual

Black plate (103,1)
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
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.
SIC4147
REAR PILLAR POCKET
CAUTION
Do not keep heavy or long objects in
the pocket.
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
CARGO COVER (if so equipped)The cargo cover keeps the contents in the cargo
area hidden from the outside.
Only attach the hook and loop fastener on the
cargo cover privacy cloth to the area on the rear
seatback where it is supposed to be attached.
Otherwise, the seat surface could be damaged.
SIC4140
To remove the cargo cover:1. Remove the edge of the cargo cover privacy cloth
*1
from the rear seatback.
2. Remove the straps
*2
from the luggage hooks.
WARNING
.Never put anything on the cargo
cover, no matter how small. Any
object on it could cause an injury
in an accident or sudden stop.
.Do not leave the cargo cover in the
vehicle with it disengaged from the
hooks.
.Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from
sliding or shifting. Do not place
cargo higher than the seatbacks. In
a sudden stop or collision, unse-
cured cargo could cause personal
injury.
.If the cargo cover contacts the top
tether strap when it is attached to
the top tether anchor, remove the
cargo cover from the vehicle or
secure it on the cargo floor below
its attachment location. If the cargo
cover is not removed, it may da-
mage the top tether strap during a
collision. Your child could be ser-
iously injured or killed in a collision
if the child restraint top tether strap
is damaged.
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.Do not allow cargo to contact the
top tether strap when it is attached
to the top tether anchor. Properly
secure the cargo so it does not
contact the top tether strap. Cargo
that is not properly secured or that
contacts the top tether strap may
damage the top tether strap during
a collision. Your child could be
seriously injured or killed in a colli-
sion if the child restraint top tether
strap is damaged.
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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 becomedangerous in an accident or sudden
stop.
CAUTION
Do not apply a total load of more than 7
lb (3 kg)
*A
or 22 lb (10 kg)
*B
to a
single hook.
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
SIC4142
Instrument panel
UTILITY HOOKS (if so equipped)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.
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Rear door
The utility hooks can be attached to the holes as
illustrated.
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.WINDOWS
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
SIC3507
Main power window switch (driver’s
side)1. Window lock button
2. Driver side window
3. Rear left passenger side window
4. Front passenger side window
5. Rear right passenger side windowTo open or close the window, push down
*A
or
pull up
*B
the switch and hold it. The main
switch (driver side switches) will open or close
all the windows.
Locking passengers’ windowsWhen the lock button
*C
is pushed in, only the
driver side window can be opened or closed.Push it in again to cancel.
SIC3508
Passenger side power window switchThe 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.
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SIC3509
Automatic operationThe automatic operation is available for the
switch that has an
mark 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 automaticallyIf 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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CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could
result in a discharged battery.
SIC4166
MAP LIGHTS (if so equipped)Operate the map light switch to turn the map
light on or off.*1: ON position
*2: OFF position
SIC4167
MAP LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH (if so
equipped)The map lights control switch has three posi-
tions: ON
*1, OFF
*2
and center
*3.
ON positionWhen the switch is in the ON position
*1, the
map lights will illuminate.
OFF positionWhen the switch is in the OFF position
*2, the
map lights will not illuminate, regardless of the
condition.
Center positionWhen the switch is in the center position
*3,
INTERIOR LIGHTS
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
the map lights will illuminate under the following
conditions:
.ignition switch is placed in the OFF position
(models with Intelligent Key system)
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
.the key is removed from the ignition switch
(models without Intelligent Key system)
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
.doors are unlocked by pushing the UN-
LOCK
button (on the keyfob or
Intelligent Key) or the request switch (In-
telligent Key system equipped model) , with
the ignition switch in the LOCK position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
.any door is opened and then closed with the
ignition switch in the LOCK position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
.any door is opened with the ignition switch
in the ACC or ON position
— remain on while the door is opened.
When the door is closed, the lights go off.
The lights will turn off after 30 minutes
when the lights remain illuminated to
prevent the battery from becoming dis-
charged.
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CEILING LIGHTThe ceiling light switch has three positions: ON*1, center
*2
and OFF
*3.
ON positionWhen the switch is in the ON position
*1, the
ceiling light will illuminate.
Center positionWhen the switch is in the center
position
*2, the ceiling light will illuminate under the
following conditions:
.ignition switch is placed in the OFF position
(models with Intelligent Key system)
— remain on for about 15 seconds..the key is removed from the ignition switch
(models without Intelligent Key system)
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
.doors are unlocked by pushing the UN-
LOCK
button (on the keyfob or
Intelligent Key) or the request switch (In-
telligent Key system equipped model) , with
the ignition switch in the LOCK position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
.any door is opened and then closed with the
ignition switch in the LOCK position
— remain on for about 15 seconds.
.any door is opened with the ignition switch
in the ACC or ON position
— remain on while the door is opened.
When the door is closed, the lights go off.
The light will turn off after 30 minutes
when the lights remain illuminated to
prevent the battery from becoming dis-
charged.
OFF positionWhen the switch is in the OFF position
*3, the
ceiling light will not illuminate, regardless of the
condition.
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