2009 NISSAN CUBE engine coolant

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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
SDI2385
CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVELCheck the coolant levelin the reservoir when
the engine is cold.If the coolant level is below
the MIN level
*2, open the reservoir cap and
add coolant up to the MAX level
*1. If the
reservoir is empty, check the coolant level in the
radiatorwhen the engine is cold.If there is
insufficient coolant in the radiator, fill the radiator
with coolant up to the filler opening and also add
it to the reservoir up to the MAX level*1.
Tighten the cap securely after adding engine
coolant.
If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, have it checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANTMajor cooling system repairs should be per-
formed by a NISSAN dealer. The service
procedures can be found in the appropriate
NISSAN Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine overheat-
ing.
WARNING
.To avoid the danger of being
scalded, never change the coolant
when the engine is hot.
.Never remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot. Serious burns
could be caused by high pressure
fluid escaping from the radiator.
.Avoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made,
wash thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.
.Keep coolant out of reach of chil-
dren and pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.
SDI2386
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operating
temperature.
3. Turn off the engine.Wait more than 10
minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
Reinsert it all the way.
5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil
level. It should be within the range
*1. If the
oil level is below
*2, remove the oil filler cap
ENGINE OIL
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SDI2388
Type A
SDI2429
Type B
To fill the window washer fluid reservoir, lift the
cap and pour the window washer fluid into the
reservoir opening.
Add a washer solvent to the washer for better
cleaning. In the winter season, add a windshield
washer antifreeze. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for the mixture ratio.
Fill the window washer fluid reservoir periodi-
cally.
Type A
Add fluid when the low washer fluid warning
light illuminates.
Type B
To check the fluid level, use your finger to plug
the center hole
*1
of the cap/tube assembly,
then remove it from the reservoir. If there is no
fluid in the tube, add fluid.
Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving
conditions require an increased amount of
window washer fluid.
Recommended fluid:
Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concen-
trate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
CAUTION
.Do not substitute engine anti-freeze
coolant for window washer solution.
This may result in damage to the
paint.
.Do not fill the window washer
reservoir tank with washer fluid
concentrates at full strength. Some
methyl alcohol based washer fluid
concentrates may permanently stain
the grille if spilled while filling the
window washer reservoir tank.
.Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer’s
recommended levels before pouring
the fluid into the window washer
reservoir tank. Do not use the
window washer reservoir tank to
mix the washer fluid concentrate
and water.
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The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
instructed in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate) Recommended specifications
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 13-1/4 gal 11 gal 50 See “FUEL RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill
With oil filter change 4-3/8 qt 3-5/8 qt 4.1
.Engine oil with API Certification Mark*2
.Viscosity SAE 5W-30
Without oil filter change 4 qt 3-3/8 qt 3.8
Cooling system
With reservoirCVT model 7-1/2 qt 6-1/4 qt 7.1
50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent
50% Demineralized or distilled water MT model 7-1/4 qt 6 qt 6.8
Reservoir 3/4 qt 5/8 qt 0.7
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid — — — Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2*3
Manual Transmission (MT) gear oil — — —Genuine NISSAN gear oil (ELF XT4447 M+) 75W-80, Genuine NISSAN gear oil
(Chevron Texaco ETL8997B) 75W-80 or equivalent*4
Brake fluidRefill to the proper oil level according to the instructions in
the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*5 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — — HFC-134a (R-134a)*6
Air conditioning system lubricants — — — NISSAN A/C System Oil Type R or exact equivalent
Window washer fluid 1-1/4 gal 1 gal 4.5
Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
*1: For additional information, see “ENGINE OIL” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section for changing engine oil.
*2: For additional information, see “ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
*3:Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited
warranty.
*4: If Genuine NISSAN gear oil is not available, API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-80 may be used as a temporary replacement. Replace with Genuine NISSAN gearoil as soon as it is available.
*5: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.
*6: For additional information, see “VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION” later in this section for air conditioner specification label.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS9-2
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
Due to legal requirements in some states/areas
or provinces, your vehicle may be required to be
in what is called the “ready condition” for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emis-
sion control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when
it is driven through certain driving patterns.
Usually, the “ready condition” can be obtained
by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready condition”. Before taking
the I/M test, check the vehicle’s inspection/
maintenance test readiness condition. Place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and
then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“ready”.
If the MIL indicates the vehicle is in a “not ready”
condition, drive the vehicle through the following
pattern to set the vehicle to the “ready condi-
tion”. If you cannot or do not want to perform the
driving pattern, a NISSAN dealer can conduct it
for you.
WARNING
Always drive the vehicle in a safe and
prudent manner according to traffic
conditions and obey all traffic laws.
1. Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle
until the engine coolant temperature gauge
needle points between the C and H (normal
operating temperature) .
2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88
km/h) , then quickly release the accelerator
pedal completely and keep it released for at
least 10 seconds.
3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a
moment, then drive the vehicle at a speed of
53 to 60 MPH (86 to 96 km/h) for at least 9
minutes.
4. Stop the vehicle. Leave the engine running.
5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH (55 km/h)
and maintain the speed for 20 seconds.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 at least 10 times.
7. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h)
and maintain the speed for at least 3
minutes.
8. Stop the vehicle. Place the transmission
selector lever in the P (Park) position (forContinuously Variable Transmission models)
or the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position
(for Manual Transmission models) .
9. Turn the engine off.
10. Repeat steps 1 through 8 at least one more
time.
If step 1 through 7 is interrupted, repeat the
preceding step. Any safe driving mode is
acceptable between steps. Do not stop the
engine until step 7 is completed.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
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10-2Coolant
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants........................................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant........................ 8-8
Checking engine coolant level.................. 8-8
Corrosion protection................................. 7-6
Cover, Cargo cover................................ 2-34
Cruise control...................................... 5-21
Cup holders........................................ 2-31
CVT, Driving with CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission)........ 5-7, 5-14
D
Daytime running light system..................... 2-25
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch............................ 2-23
Dimensions and weights............................ 9-8
Door open warning light........................... 2-11
Drive belt........................................... 8-15
Driving
Cold weather driving.......................... 5-30
Driving with CVT
(Continuously Variable Transmission).... 5-7, 5-14
Driving with manual transmission........ 5-8, 5-18
Precautions when starting and driving......... 5-2
E
Economy, Fuel ..................................... 5-23
Electric power steering system................... 5-26
Electric power steering warning light............ 2-12
Emission control information label................ 9-10
Emission control system warranty................ 9-20
Engine
Before starting the engine.................... 5-12Break-in schedule.............................. 5-23
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants......................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant........................ 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level.................. 8-8
Checking engine oil level........................ 8-8
Coolant temperature gauge..................... 2-6
Engine block heater........................... 5-31
Engine compartment check locations.......... 8-6
Engine cooling system.......................... 8-7
Engine oil......................................... 8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation....... 9-5
Engine oil viscosity.............................. 9-5
Engine serial number............................ 9-9
Engine specifications............................ 9-7
If your vehicle overheats....................... 6-11
Starting the engine............................ 5-12
Event Data Recorders (EDR)..................... 9-22
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide).................... 5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label............ 9-9
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter...................... 8-16
Changing engine oil and filter................... 8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . . . 2-27
Flat tire................................................ 6-2
Flat towing.......................................... 9-18
Floor mat cleaning................................... 7-5
Fluid
Brake and clutch fluid......................... 8-11
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants......................................... 9-2Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid............................................. 8-11
Engine coolant ................................... 8-7
Engine oil......................................... 8-8
Window washer fluid .......................... 8-12
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player............................................... 4-17
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player............................................... 4-21
Fog light switch.................................... 2-27
Front manual seat adjustment....................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light........ 1-47
Front seat, Front seat adjustment.................. 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints................... 1-7
Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants......................................... 9-2
Distance to empty............................... 2-8
Fuel economy.................................. 5-23
Fuel octane rating................................ 9-3
Fuel recommendation............................ 9-3
Fuel-filler cap................................... 3-24
Fuel-filler door.................................. 3-24
Gauge ............................................ 2-7
Fuses............................................... 8-19
Fusible links........................................ 8-20
G
Gas cap ............................................ 3-24
Gauge ................................................ 2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge............. 2-6
Fuel gauge....................................... 2-7
Odometer......................................... 2-5
Speedometer..................................... 2-5
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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
10-5
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