2009 NISSAN CUBE TPMS

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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYS-
TEM (TPMS)This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire
pressure of all tires except the spare. When
the low tire pressure warning light is lit, one or
more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the TPMS will activate and warn you
of it by the low tire pressure warning light. This
system will activate only when the vehicle is
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) . For
more details, see “WARNING/INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS” in the
“2. Instruments and controls” section and “TIRE
PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)”
in the “5. Starting and driving” section.
WARNING
.If the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates while driving, avoid sud-
den steering maneuvers or abrupt
braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull
off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possi-
ble. Driving with under-inflated tires
may permanently damage the tires
and increase the likelihood of tire
failure. Serious vehicle damagecould occur and may lead to an
accident and could result in serious
personal injury. Check the tire pres-
sure for all four tires. Adjust the tire
pressure to the recommended COLD
tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label to turn
the low tire pressure warning light
OFF. If you have a flat tire, replace it
with a spare tire as soon as possi-
ble.
.When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced, the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure
warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute. The light will
remain on after 1 minute. Contact
your NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/
or system resetting.
.Replacing tires with those not ori-
ginally specified by NISSAN could
affect the proper operation of the
TPMS.
.Do not inject any tire liquid or
aerosol tire sealant into the tires,
as this may cause a malfunction of
the tire pressure sensors.
CHANGING A FLAT TIREIf you have a flat tire, follow the instructions
below.Stopping the vehicle1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and
away from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking
brake.
4.Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) models:
Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
Manual Transmission (MT) models:
Move the shift lever to the R (Reverse)
position.
5. Turn off the engine.
6. Raise the hood to warn other traffic, and to
signal professional road assistance person-
nel that you need assistance.
7. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle
and stand in a safe place, away from traffic
and clear of the vehicle.
FLAT TIRE6-2
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Lights*:Clean the headlights on a regular basis.
Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all
operating properly and installed securely. Also
check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*:When checking
the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are missing,
and check for any loose wheel nuts. Tighten if
necessary.
Tire rotation*:Tires should be rotated every
7,500 miles (12,000 km).
Tires*:Check the pressure with a gauge often
and always prior to long distance trips. If
necessary, adjust the pressure in all tires,
including the spare, to the pressure specified.
Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive
wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components:Replace the TPMS
transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap
when the tires are replaced due to wear or age.
Wheel alignment and balance:If the vehicle
should pull to either side while driving on a
straight and level road, or if you detect uneven or
abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for
wheel alignment.
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal
highway speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed.For additional information regarding tires, refer
to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the War-
ranty Information Booklet.
Windshield:Clean the windshield on a regular
basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Have a
damaged windshield repaired by a qualified
repair facility.
Windshield wiper blades*:Check for cracks
or wear if they do not wipe properly.
Inside the vehicleThe maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when
performing scheduled maintenance, cleaning
the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal:Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure the pedal
does not catch or require uneven effort. Keep
the floor mat away from the pedal.
Brake pedal:Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly goes
down further than normal, the pedal feels
spongy or the vehicle seems to take longer to
stop, see a NISSAN dealer immediately. Keep
the floor mat away from the pedal.
Brakes:Check that the brakes do not pull the
vehicle to one side when applied.Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
P (Park) position mechanism:On a fairly
steep hill, check that the vehicle is held securely
with the selector lever in the P (Park) position
without applying any brakes.
Parking brake:Check the parking brake
operation regularly. The vehicle should be
securely held on a fairly steep hill with only the
parking brake applied. If the parking brake needs
adjusted, see a NISSAN dealer.
Seat belts:Check that all parts of the seat belt
system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
and are installed securely. Check the belt
webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Seats:Check seat position controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliners, etc. to ensure
they operate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in every position. Check that the head
restraints move up and down smoothly and that
the locks (if so equipped) hold securely in all
latched positions.
Steering wheel:Check for changes in the
steering conditions, such as excessive free play,
hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes:Make sure that
all warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
SDI2391
Map light
SDI1845
Ceiling light
SDI2392
Cargo light
If you have a flat tire, see “FLAT TIRE” in
the “6. In case of emergency” section.TIRE PRESSURE
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire
pressure of all tires except the spare. When
the low tire pressure warning light is lit, one or
more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
The TPMS will activate only when the vehicle is
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) .
Also, this system may not detect a sudden drop
in tire pressure (for example a flat tire while
driving) .
For more details, see “Low tire pressure warning
light” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section, “TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYS-
TEM (TPMS)” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section and “TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)” in the “6. In case of
emergency” section.Tire inflation pressureCheck the pressure of the tires (including
the spare) often and always prior to long
distance trips. The recommended tire
pressure specifications are shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label under
the “Cold Tire Pressure” heading. The TireWHEELS AND TIRES
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5.
Three-digit code: Date of Manufacture
6.
Four numbers represent the week and
year the tire was built. For example, the
numbers 3103 means the 31st week of
2003. If these numbers are missing,
then look on the other sidewall of the
tire.
*3
Tire ply composition and material
The number of layers or plies of
rubber-coated fabric in the tire.
Tire manufacturers also must indicate
the materials in the tire, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
*4
Maximum permissible inflation pres-
sure
This number is the greatest amount
of air pressure that should be put in
the tire. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible inflation pressure.
*5
Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maximum
load in kilograms and pounds that
can be carried by the tire. When
replacing the tires on the vehicle,
always use a tire that has the same
load rating as the factory installedtire.
*6
Term of “tubeless” or “tube type”
Indicates whether the tire requires an
inner tube (“tube type”) or not
(“tubeless”) .
*7
The word “radial”
The word “radial” is shown, if the tire
has radial structure.
*8
Manufacturer or brand name
Manufacturer or brand name is
shown.
Other tire-related terminology:
In addition to the many terms that are
defined throughout this section, Intended
Outboard Sidewall is (1) the sidewall that
contains a whitewall, bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand and/or model
name molding that is higher or deeper than
the same molding on the other sidewall of
the tire, or (2) the outward facing sidewall
of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular
side that must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle.
TYPES OF TIRES
WARNING
.When changing or replacing tires,
be sure all four tires are of the same
type (Example: Summer, All Season
or Snow) and construction. A
NISSAN dealer may be able to help
you with information about tire type,
size, speed rating and availability.
.Replacement tires may have a lower
speed rating than the factory
equipped tires, and may not match
the potential maximum vehicle
speed. Never exceed the maximum
speed rating of the tire.
.Replacing tires with those not ori-
ginally specified by NISSAN could
affect the proper operation of the
TPMS.
.For additional information regard-
ing tires, refer to “Important Tire
Safety Information” (US) or “Tire
Safety Information” (Canada) in the
Warranty Information Booklet.
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
wear indicators are visible, the
tire(s) should be replaced.
.
Tires degrade with age and use.
Have tires, including the spare,
over 6 years old checked by a
qualified technician, because
some tire damage may not be
obvious. Replace the tires as
necessary to prevent tire failure
and possible personal injury.
.
Improper service of the spare
tire may result in serious perso-
nal injury. If it is necessary to
repair the spare tire, contact a
NISSAN dealer.
.
For additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Cana-
da) in the Warranty Information
Booklet.
Replacing wheels and tiresWhen replacing a tire, use the same size, tread
design, speed rating and load carrying capacity
as originally equipped. (See “SPECIFICA-
TIONS” in the “9. Technical and consumer
information” section for recommended types
and sizes of tires and wheels.)
WARNING
.The use of tires other than those
recommended or the mixed use of
tires of different brands, construc-
tion (bias, bias-belted or radial) , or
tread patterns can adversely affect
the ride, braking, handling, ground
clearance, body-to-tire clearance,
tire chain clearance, speedometer
calibration, headlight aim and bum-
per height. Some of these effects
may lead to accidents and could
result in serious personal injury.
.If the wheels are changed for any
reason, always replace with wheels
which have the same off-set dimen-
sion. Wheels of a different off-set
could cause premature tire wear,
degrade vehicle handling character-
istics and/or interference with the
brake discs/drums. Such interfer-
ence can lead to decreased braking
efficiency and/or early brake pad/
shoe wear. See “WHEELS AND
TIRES” in the “9. Technical and
consumer information” section of
this manual for wheel off-set dimen-
sions..When a spare tire is mounted or a
wheel is replaced, the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure
warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute. The light will
remain on after 1 minute. Contact
your NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/
or system resetting.
.Replacing tires with those not ori-
ginally specified by NISSAN could
affect the proper operation of the
TPMS.
.Do not install a damaged or de-
formed wheel or tire even if it has
been repaired. Such wheels or tires
could have structural damage and
could fail without warning.
.The use of retread tire is not re-
commended.
.For additional information regard-
ing tires, refer to “Important Tire
Safety Information” (US) or “Tire
Safety Information” (Canada) in the
Warranty Information Booklet.
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
Wheel balanceUnbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling
and tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can
get out of balance. Therefore, they should be
balanced as required.
Wheel balance service should be per-
formed with the wheels off the vehicle.
Spin balancing the wheels on the vehicle
could lead to mechanical damage.
For additional information regarding tires, refer
to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the War-
ranty Information Booklet.Care of wheelsSee “CLEANING EXTERIOR” in the “7. Ap-
pearance and care” section for details about
care of the wheels.Spare tireWhen a spare tire is mounted (TEMPORARY
USE ONLY) , the TPMS will not function.
Observe the following precautions if the TEM-
PORARY USE ONLY spare tire must be used,
otherwise your vehicle could be damaged or
involved in an accident.
WARNING
.The TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare
tire should be used for emergency
use. It should be replaced with the
standard tire at the first opportunity
to avoid possible tire or differential
damage.
.Drive carefully while the TEMPOR-
ARY USE ONLY spare tire is in-
stalled. Avoid sharp turns and
abrupt braking while driving.
.Periodically check spare tire infla-
tion pressure. Always keep the
pressure of the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire at 60 psi (420 kPa,
4.2 bar) .
.With the TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire installed do not drive your
vehicle at speeds faster than 50
MPH (80 km/h) .
.When driving on roads covered with
snow or ice, the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire should be used on
the rear wheels and original tire
used on the front wheels (drive
wheels) . Use tire chains only on
the front (original) tires..Tire tread of the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire will wear at a faster
rate than the standard tire. Replace
the spare tire as soon as the tread
wear indicators appear.
.Do not use the spare tire on other
vehicles.
.Do not use more than one spare tire
at the same time.
CAUTION
.Do not use tire chains on a TEM-
PORARY USE ONLY spare tire. Tire
chains will not fit properly and may
cause damage to the vehicle.
.Because the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire is smaller than the
original tire, ground clearance is
reduced. To avoid damage to the
vehicle, do not drive over obstacles.
Also do not drive the vehicle
through an automatic car wash
since it may get caught.
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Tachometer....................................... 2-6
Trip computer.................................... 2-8
General maintenance................................ 8-2
Glove box........................................... 2-33
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth
®........... 4-31
Hazard warning flasher switch.................... 2-27
Head restraints....................................... 1-6
Headlights
Bulb replacement.............................. 8-26
Headlight switch............................... 2-23
Heater
Engine block heater........................... 5-31
Heater and air conditioner operation........... 4-2
Hood release....................................... 3-21
Hook
Luggage hook.................................. 2-35
Utility hooks.................................... 2-36
Horn ................................................ 2-28
I
Ignition switch
(with Intelligent Key system).................... 5-9
(without Intelligent Key system)................. 5-7
Key positions..................................... 5-8
Immobilizer system................................. 2-19
In-cabin microfilter................................... 4-8
Indicator lights..................................... 2-15
Inside mirror........................................ 3-26
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test................ 9-21
Instrument brightness control..................... 2-26
Instrument panel..................................... 2-3Intelligent Key system............................. 3-10
Intelligent Key system warning light.......... 2-12
Key operating range........................... 3-12
Key operation.................................. 3-13
P position selecting warning light............ 2-14
Remote keyless operation..................... 3-17
Interior light replacement.......................... 8-27
Interior lights....................................... 2-39
iPod
®connecting.................................. 4-25
ISOFIX child restraint.............................. 1-20
J
Jump starting......................................... 6-8
K
Keyless entry
(See remote keyless entry system)............. 3-7
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system).................. 3-17
Keys................................................... 3-2
Keys, For Intelligent Key system.................. 3-10
L
Labels
Air bag warning labels......................... 1-53
Air conditioner specification label............ 9-10
Emission control information label............ 9-10
Engine serial number............................ 9-9
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label........ 9-9
Tire and Loading Information label.... 8-30, 9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)............. 9-8
LATCH system..................................... 1-20
License plate, Installing front license plate....... 9-11Light
Air bag warning light .......................... 1-53
Bulb replacement.............................. 8-25
Cargo light ..................................... 2-41
Ceiling light..................................... 2-40
Fog light switch................................ 2-27
Headlight switch............................... 2-23
Headlights bulb replacement ................. 8-26
Indicator lights................................. 2-15
Interior lights................................... 2-39
Map lights ...................................... 2-39
Replacement................................... 8-25
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders....................................... 2-10
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement . . . 8-27
Loading information (See vehicle loading
information)......................................... 9-14
Lock
Automatic door locks............................ 3-5
Back door lock................................. 3-22
Door locks........................................ 3-4
Power door lock................................. 3-4
Low fuel warning light............................. 2-12
Low tire pressure warning light................... 2-13
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)).............. 5-3
Luggage hooks..................................... 2-35
M
Maintenance
Battery.......................................... 8-13
General maintenance............................ 8-2
Inside the vehicle................................ 8-3
Maintenance precautions........................ 8-5
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Precautions on seat belt usage................. 1-8
Pregnant women............................... 1-12
Rear center seat belt.......................... 1-16
Seat belt cleaning............................... 7-6
Seat belt extenders............................ 1-18
Seat belt hooks................................ 1-15
Seat belt maintenance......................... 1-18
Seat belt warning light........................ 2-14
Seat belts........................................ 1-8
Seat belts with pretensioners................. 1-52
Shoulder belt height adjustment.............. 1-15
Small children.................................. 1-11
Three-point type............................... 1-12
Seat(s) , Seats........................................ 1-2
Security system
(NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start........................................ 2-19
Security system, Vehicle security system........ 2-17
Selector lever, Shift lock release................. 5-17
Servicing air conditioner............................. 4-9
Shift lock release, Transmission.................. 5-17
Shifting
CVT (Continuously Variable
Transmission).............................. 5-7, 5-14
Manual transmission...................... 5-8, 5-18
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For front
seats................................................ 1-15
Small light indicator light.......................... 2-16
Sonar system....................................... 5-24
Spare tire...................................... 8-37, 9-7
Spark plugs ........................................ 8-15
Speedometer......................................... 2-5
Starting
Before starting the engine.................... 5-12
Jump starting..................................... 6-8Precautions when starting and driving......... 5-2
Push starting................................... 6-10
Starting the engine............................ 5-12
Status light, Front passenger air bag............ 1-47
Steering
Electric power steering system............... 5-26
Steering lock..................................... 5-8
Steering wheel switch for audio controls.... 4-28
Tilting steering column........................ 3-25
Storage............................................. 2-31
Sun visors.......................................... 3-26
Supplemental air bag warning labels............. 1-53
Supplemental air bag warning light....... 1-53, 2-14
Supplemental restraint system.................... 1-40
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system.......................................... 1-40
Switch
Audio control steering wheel switch......... 4-28
Autolight switch................................ 2-24
Fog light switch................................ 2-27
Hazard warning flasher switch................ 2-27
Headlight switch............................... 2-23
Overdrive OFF switch......................... 5-16
Power door lock switch......................... 3-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch........................................... 2-23
Turn signal switch.............................. 2-26
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . . 2-28
T
Tachometer........................................... 2-6
Temperature display................................. 2-7
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge................................... 2-6Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start ........................................ 2-19
Three-way catalyst................................... 5-2
Tilt steering column................................ 3-25
Tire pressure, Low tire pressure warning
light................................................. 2-13
Tires
Flat tire............................................ 6-2
Low tire pressure warning system.............. 5-3
Tire and Loading information label........... 8-30
Tire and Loading Information label........... 9-10
Tire chains...................................... 8-34
Tire dressing..................................... 7-4
Tire pressure................................... 8-28
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)..................................... 5-3, 6-2
Tire rotation.................................... 8-35
Types of tires................................... 8-33
Uniform tire quality grading................... 9-19
Wheel/tire size................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires............................... 8-28
Tonneau cover (see cargo cover)................. 2-34
Top tether strap child restraints.................. 1-22
Towing
Flat towing...................................... 9-18
Tow truck towing............................... 6-12
Towing a trailer................................. 9-18
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system........... 5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system.............. 6-2
Trailer towing....................................... 9-18
Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid............................................. 8-11
Driving with CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission).... 5-7, 5-14
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