2009 NISSAN CUBE warning lights

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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
applies and releases hydraulic pressure. This
action is similar to pumping the brakes very
quickly. You may feel a pulsation in the brake
pedal and hear a noise from under the hood or
feel a vibration from the actuator when it is
operating. This is normal and indicates that the
ABS is operating properly. However, the pulsa-
tion may indicate that road conditions are
hazardous and extra care is required while
driving.When accelerating or driving on slippery sur-
faces, the tires may spin or slide. With the
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system, sensors
detect these movements and control the braking
and engine output to help improve vehicle
stability.
.When the VDC system is operating, the
“SLIP” indicator in the instrument panel
blinks.
.If the “SLIP” indicator blinks, the road
conditions are slippery. Be sure to adjust
your speed and driving to these conditions.
Be sure to drive carefully. (See “Slip
indicator light” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section, and “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off indicator light” in the “2.
Instruments and controls” section.)
.Indicator light
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the
“SLIP” and “VDC OFF” indicator lights
illuminate in the instrument panel. As long
as these indicators are illuminated, the VDC
system function is canceled.
The VDC system uses an Active Brake Limited
Slip (ABLS) function to improve vehicle traction.
The ABLS system works when one of the driving
wheels is spinning on a slippery surface. The
ABLS system brakes the spinning wheel, which
distributes the driving power to the other drivewheel. If the vehicle is operated with the VDC
OFF switch pushed and the VDC system turned
off, all VDC systems will be turned off. The
ABLS system and ABS will still operate with the
VDC system off. If the ABLS system is activated,
the “SLIP” indicator will blink and you may hear a
clunk noise and/or feel a pulsation in the brake
pedal. This is normal and is not an indication of a
malfunction.
While the VDC system is operating, you may feel
a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise
or feel a vibration from under the hood. This is
normal and indicates that the VDC system is
working properly.
The VDC system computer has a built-in
diagnostic feature that tests the system each
time you start the engine and move the vehicle at
a low speed forward or backward. When the
self-test occurs, you may hear a “clunk” noise
and/or feel a pulsation in the brake pedal. This is
normal and is not an indication of a malfunction.
WARNING
.The VDC system is designed to help
improve driving stability but does
not prevent accidents due to abrupt
steering operation at high speeds or
due to careless or dangerous driv-
ing techniques. Reduce vehicle
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM
Starting and driving
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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
In case of emergency
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protectors (for example, goggles or
industrial safetyspectacles) and
remove rings, metal bands, or any
other jewelry. Do not lean over the
battery when jump starting.
.Do not attempt to jump start a
frozen battery. It could explode
and cause serious injury.
.Your vehicle has an automatic en-
gine cooling fan. It could come on at
any time. Keep hands and other
objects away from it.
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WARNING
Always follow the instructions below.
Failure to do so could result in damage
to the charging system and cause
personal injury.
1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle*B, position the two vehicles (
*A
and
*B)
to bring their batteries into close proximity to
each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.
2. Apply the parking brake.3.Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) models:
Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
Manual Transmission (MT) models:
Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position.
4. Switch off all unnecessary electrical systems
(headlights, heater, air conditioner, etc.) .
5. Remove the vent caps on the battery (if so
equipped) . Cover the battery with a firmly
wrung out moist cloth to reduce explosion
hazard.
In case of emergency
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 1/ 28
Maintenance requirement..................................... 8-2
Scheduled maintenance................................... 8-2
General maintenance...................................... 8-2
Where to go for service................................... 8-2
General maintenance.......................................... 8-2
Explanation of maintenance items....................... 8-2
Maintenance precautions..................................... 8-5
Engine compartment check locations...................... 8-6
MR18DE engine............................................ 8-6
Engine cooling system......................................... 8-7
Checking engine coolant level........................... 8-8
Changing engine coolant................................. 8-8
Engine oil......................................................... 8-8
Checking engine oil level................................. 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter............................ 8-9
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid........ 8-11
Brake and clutch fluid....................................... 8-11
Window washer fluid........................................ 8-12
Battery.......................................................... 8-13
Jump starting.............................................. 8-14
Variable voltage control system (if so equipped)...... 8-14
Drive belt....................................................... 8-15
Spark plugs.................................................... 8-15
Replacing spark plugs................................... 8-16Air cleaner...................................................... 8-16
Windshield wiper blades.................................... 8-17
Cleaning.................................................... 8-17
Replacing................................................... 8-17
Rear window wiper blade................................... 8-18
Brakes........................................................... 8-18
Self-adjusting brakes.................................... 8-18
Brake pad wear warning................................ 8-18
Fuses............................................................ 8-19
Engine compartment..................................... 8-19
Passenger compartment................................ 8-21
Key battery replacement.................................... 8-22
Keyfob....................................................... 8-22
Intelligent Key.............................................. 8-23
Lights............................................................ 8-25
Headlights.................................................. 8-26
Exterior and interior lights............................... 8-27
Wheels and tires.............................................. 8-28
Tire pressure............................................... 8-28
Tire labeling................................................ 8-31
Types of tires.............................................. 8-33
Tire chains.................................................. 8-34
Changing wheels and tires............................. 8-35
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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.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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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
10-3
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10-6
Driving with manual transmission........ 5-8, 5-18
Transmission selector lever lock release..... 5-17
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system).... 3-7
Transmitter, With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)...................... 3-17
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country................................................ 9-8
Trip computer........................................ 2-8
Turn signal switch.................................. 2-26
U
Underbody cleaning................................. 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading....................... 9-19
V
Variable voltage control system................... 8-14
Vehicle
Dimensions and weights........................ 9-8
Identification number (VIN)...................... 9-8
Information display............................... 2-7
Loading information............................ 9-14
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle)............ 6-15
Security system................................ 2-17
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . . 2-28
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system...... 5-29
Ventilators............................................ 4-2
Voice command
(See Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System) . . . 4-37
W
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels.......... 1-53
Warning light
Air bag warning light................... 1-53, 2-14Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light............................................. 2-10
Brake warning light............................ 2-11
Door open warning light....................... 2-11
Electric power steering warning light........ 2-12
Intelligent Key system warning light.......... 2-12
Low fuel warning light......................... 2-12
Low tire pressure warning light............... 2-13
Seat belt warning light........................ 2-14
Warning lights...................................... 2-10
Warning, Hazard warning flasher switch......... 2-27
Warning, Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)......................................... 5-3, 6-2
Warning, Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders........................................... 2-10
Warranty, Emission control system warranty..... 9-20
Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch...... 2-22
Windshield wiper and washer switch........ 2-20
Washing.............................................. 7-2
Waxing................................................ 7-3
Weights (See dimensions and weights)........... 9-8
Wheel/tire size....................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires................................... 8-28
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels................ 7-4
Window washer fluid.............................. 8-12
Window(s)
Cleaning.......................................... 7-3
Power windows................................ 2-36
Windshield wiper and washer switch............ 2-20
Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer switch...... 2-22
Rear window wiper blade..................... 8-18
Windshield wiper and washer switch........ 2-20
Wiper blades................................... 8-17
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