2009 NISSAN CUBE lights

Black plate (110,1)
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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Keys ............................................................... 3-2
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys............ 3-2
Intelligent Keys (if so equipped)......................... 3-3
Doors.............................................................. 3-4
Locking with key............................................ 3-4
Locking with inside lock knob........................... 3-5
Locking with power door lock switch.................. 3-5
Automatic door locks...................................... 3-5
Child safety rear door lock............................... 3-6
Remote keyless entry system (if so equipped)........... 3-7
How to use remote keyless entry system............. 3-8
Intelligent Key system (if so equipped).................. 3-10
Intelligent Key operating range........................ 3-12
Door locks/unlocks precaution........................ 3-12
Intelligent Key operation................................. 3-13
Battery saver system..................................... 3-14Warning lights and audible reminders............... 3-14
Troubleshooting guide................................... 3-15
How to use remote keyless entry function.......... 3-17
Hood............................................................ 3-21
Back door...................................................... 3-22
Bumpers and side sill extensions (Kro¯
m models) ..... 3-23
Fuel-filler door................................................. 3-24
Opening the fuel-filler door............................. 3-24
Fuel-filler cap.............................................. 3-24
Tilt steering column.......................................... 3-25
Tilt operation............................................... 3-26
Sun visors...................................................... 3-26
Mirrors........................................................... 3-26
Inside mirror................................................ 3-26
Outside mirrors............................................ 3-27
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
SPA2416
*1
LOCK button
*2
UNLOCK button
*3
PANIC button
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
Locking doors1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Push the LOCK
button
*1
on the
keyfob.
4. All the doors will lock.
All of the doors will lock when the LOCK
button is pushed even though a doorremains open.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the
horn chirps once.
.When the LOCK
button is pushed with
all doors locked, the hazard indicator flashes
twice and the horn chirps once as a
reminder that the doors are already locked.
.Operate the door handles to confirm that the
doors have been securely locked.
Unlocking doors1. Push the UNLOCK
button
*2
on the
keyfob.
.The driver’s door unlocks.
.The hazard indicator flashes once if all
doors are completely closed.
2. Push the UNLOCK
button again within
5 seconds.
.All the doors and the back door unlock.
.The hazard indicator flashes once if all
doors are completely closed.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute of pushing the UNLOCK
button.
.Opening any door (including the back door) .
.Placing the ignition switch in the ONposition.
Using panic alarmIf you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC
button
*3
on the
keyfob formore than 1 second.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will
stay on for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
.It has run for 25 seconds, or
.Any of the buttons on the keyfob is
pushed. (Note: the PANIC button must
be pushed for more than 1 second.)
Setting hazard indicator and horn modeThis vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn
mode when you first receive the vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK
button
*1
is pushed, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
When the UNLOCKbutton
*2
is pushed,
the hazard indicator flashes once.
If the horn chirp is not necessary, you can switch
to hazard indicator only mode by following the
switching procedure.
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
Locking doors1. Place the ignition switch in the OFF position
and carry the Intelligent Key with you.*1
2. Close all the doors.*2
3. Push the door handle request switch (dri-
ver’s or front passenger’s)
*A
or the back
door request switch
*B
while carrying the
Intelligent Key with you.*3
4. All the doors and the back door will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the
outside chime sounds twice.
*1: Doors will lock with the request switch while
the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
*2: Doors will not lock with the request switch
while any door is open.
*3: Doors will not lock with the request switch
when the Intelligent Key is left inside the
vehicle. However, when an Intelligent Key is
inside the vehicle, doors can be locked with
another registered Intelligent Key.
Unlocking doors1. Push the door handle request switch
*A
or
the back door request switch
*B
while
carrying the Intelligent Key with you.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once and out-side chime sounds once. The corresponding
door or the back door will unlock.
3. Push the request switch again within 1
minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once and out-
side chime sounds once again. All the doors
and the back door will unlock.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the request switch while
the doors are locked.
.Opening any door.
.Pushing the ignition switch.
During this 1-minute time period, if the UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key is pushed, all
doors will be locked automatically after another
1 minute.
BATTERY SAVER SYSTEMWhen all the following conditions are met for 60
minutes, the battery saver system will cut off the
power supply to prevent battery discharge.
.The ignition switch is in the ACC position,
and
.All doors are closed, and
.The selector lever is in the P (Park) position.
WARNING LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE
REMINDERSTo help prevent the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly by erroneous operation of the
Intelligent Key listed on the following chart or
to help prevent the vehicle from being stolen,
chime or beep sounds inside and outside the
vehicle and a warning light illuminates or blinks.
When a chime or beep sounds or the warning
light illuminates or blinks, be sure to check the
vehicle and Intelligent Key.
See “TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE” later in
this section and “WARNING/INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS” in the
“2. Instruments and controls” section.
Intelligent Key system warning light:P position selecting warning light:
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
SPA2252
*1
LOCK
button
*2
UNLOCK
button
*3
PANIC
button
When you lock or unlock the doors, the hazard
indicator will flash and the horn will sound as a
confirmation. For details, see “Setting hazard
indicator and horn mode” later in this section.Locking doors1. Place the ignition switch in the OFF position
and carry the Intelligent Key with you.*1
2. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
3. Close all the doors.*2
4. Push the LOCK
button
*1
on theIntelligent Key.
5. All the doors and the back door will lock.
6. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the
horn chirps once.
*1: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key while
the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
*2: Doors will not lock with the Intelligent Key
while any door is open.
Operate the door handles to confirm that the
doors have been securely locked.
Unlocking doors1. Push the UNLOCK
button
*2
on the
Intelligent Key once.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once. The
driver’s door will unlock.
3. Push the UNLOCK
button again within
1 minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once. All the
doors and the back door will unlock.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the UNLOCK
button
while the doors are locked.
.Opening any door (including the back door) ..Pushing the ignition switch.
During this 1-minute time period, if the UNLOCK
button is pushed, all doors will be locked
automatically after another 1 minute.
Using panic alarmIf you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC
button
*3
on the
Intelligent Key formore than 1 second.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will
stay on for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
.It has run for 25 seconds, or
.Any of the buttons on the Intelligent Key
is pushed. (Note: the PANIC button
must be pushed for more than 1
second.)
Setting hazard indicator and horn modeThis vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn
mode when you first receive the vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK
button
*1
is pushed, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
When the UNLOCKbutton
*2
is pushed,
the hazard indicator flashes once.
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
WARNING
.Always be sure the back door has
been closed securely to prevent it
from opening while driving.
.Do not drive with the back door
open. This could allow dangerous
exhaust gases to be drawn into the
vehicle. See “EXHAUST GAS (car-
bon monoxide)” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
.Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
before closing the back door.
SPA2608
To open the back door, unlock it and pull the
handle.
The back door can be unlocked by:
— pushing the unlock button
on the
keyfob or the Intelligent Key (if so equipped)
twice.
— pushing the back door request switch (if so
equipped) .
— pushing the power door lock switch to the
unlock position.
— inserting the key into the driver’s door key
cylinder and turning it to the rear of the
vehicle twice.
SPA2609
CAUTION
Do not step or place heavy objects on
the back door opening (over the rear
combination lights) . Doing so could
cause damage to the rear combination
lights and/or personal injury.
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
SPA2143
Manual anti-glare typeThe night position
*1
will reduce glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the day position*2
when driving in daylight
hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when ne-
cessary, because it reduces rear view
clarity.
SPA2214
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.Adjusting outside mirrorsThe outside mirror control switch is located at
the lower part of the instrument panel.The outside mirror will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Move the switch right
*1
or left
*2
to select
the right or left side mirror, then adjust*3
using
the control switch.
Defrosting outside mirrors (if so
equipped)The outside mirrors will be heated when the rear
window defroster switch is operated. (See
“REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIRROR
DEFROSTER SWITCH” in the “2. Instruments
and controls” section.)Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
3. Push the temperature control
,
button to set the desired temperature. The
temperature range is between 608F (188C)
and 908F (328C) .
4. To set the automatic control mode, perform
one of the following operations.
.When the outside air circulation mode is
on, push and hold the outside air
circulation
button for more than
1.5 seconds.
.When the air recirculation mode is on,
push and hold the air recirculation
button for more than 1.5 seconds.
When setting the automatic control mode,
both indicator lights will blink twice indicat-
ing that the system is in the automatic
control mode.
A visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air is
cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a mal-
function.
Heating (A/C off):
1. Push the AUTO button. (The AUTO indicator
will be displayed.)
2. If the A/C indicator light illuminates, push the
A/C button. (The A/C indicator light will turn
off.)3. Push the temperature control
,
button to set the desired temperature. The
temperature range is between 608F (188C)
and 908F (328C) .
.Do not set the temperature lower than
the outside air temperature. Doing so
may cause the temperature to not be
controlled properly.
.If the windows fog up, use dehumidified
heating instead of the A/C off heating.
Dehumidified defrosting/defogging:
1. Push the front defroster
button. (The
indicator light will illuminate.)
2. Turn the temperature control
,
button to set the desired temperature.
.To remove moisture or fog on the front
window quickly, set the temperature to
the high temperature and the fan speed
to their maximum level.
.After the windshield is cleared, push the
front defroster
button again. (The
indicator light will turn off.)
.When the front defroster
button is
pushed, the air conditioner will auto-
matically turn on to defog the wind-
shield. The outside air circulation mode
will be selected to improve the defog-ging performance.
Manual operationThe manual mode can be used to control the
heater and air conditioner to your desired
settings.
To turn off the heater and air conditioner, push
the OFF button.
Fan speed control:
Turn the fan speed control
,
dial to
adjust the fan speed.
Air flow control:
Push the MODE button to change the air flow
mode.
— Air flows from the center and side
ventilators.— Air flows from the center and side
ventilators and foot outlets.— Air flows mainly from the foot outlets.— Air flows from the defroster outlets and
foot outlets.
Temperature control:
Push the temperature control
,
button
to set the desired temperature.
The temperature range is between 608F (188C)
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