2011 NISSAN CUBE engine

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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2010/ 9/ 27
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUALYou will see various symbols in this manual. They
are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause death or
serious personal injury. To avoid or
reduce the risk, the procedures must
be followed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause minor or
moderate personal injury or damage to
your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk,
the procedures must be followed care-
fully.
SIC0697
If you see the symbol above, it means“Do not
do this” or“Do not let this happen” .If you see a symbol similar to those above in an
illustration, it means the arrow points to the front
of the vehicle.Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those
above indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those
above call attention to an item in the illustration.CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-
ents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive
harm. In addition, certain fluids con-
tained in vehicles and certain products
of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVI-
SORYSome vehicle parts, such as lithium bat-
teries, may contain perchlorate material.
The following advisory is provided: “Per-
chlorate Material - special handling may
apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”

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Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)................................................... 0-2
Exterior front ..................................................... 0-3
Exterior rear ...................................................... 0-4
Exterior (Kro ¯
m models) ........................................ 0-5
Passenger compartment ...................................... 0-6
Cockpit ............................................................ 0-7 Instrument panel
................................................ 0-8
Meters and gauges ............................................. 0-9
Engine compartment ......................................... 0-10
MR18DE engine .......................................... 0-10
Warning and indicator lights ............................... 0-110 Illustrated table of contents
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2010/ 9/ 27
SIC4119
1. Tachometer (P.2-6)
2. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-6)
3. Vehicle information display (P.2-8)— Odometer/twin trip odometer (P.2-5)
— Trip computer (P.2-8)
— Outside air temperature* (P.2-8)
4. Fuel gauge (P.2-7) 5. Speedometer (P.2-5)
6. Warning/indicator lights (P.2-11)
7. Instrument brightness control knob (P.2-27)
8. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) posi-
tion indicator* (P.2-8) 9. RESET switch for trip odometer (P.2-5)/Trip
computer mode switch (P.2-8)
*: if so equippedMETERS AND GAUGES
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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2010/ 9/ 27
SSI0564
MR18DE ENGINE*1. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-9)
2. Brake and clutch (*1) fluid reservoir (P.8-11)
3. Air cleaner (P.8-16)
4. Battery (P.8-13)— Jump starting (P.6-9) 5. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-12)
6. Engine drive belt location (P.8-15)
7. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-9)
8. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8)
9. Radiator filler cap (P.8-7)
— Vehicle overheat (P.6-11)
10. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-20) * Shown with the resonator removed. For removal
instructions, see “ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CHECK LOCATIONS” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.
*1: for Manual Transmission (MT) modelsENGINE COMPARTMENT0-10
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Warninglight Name
Page
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light 2-11Brake warning light
2-12Charge warning light2-12Door open warning light 2-12Electric power steering warning
light 2-13Engine oil pressure warning
light2-13Intelligent Key system warning
light*2-13Low fuel warning light
2-13Low tire pressure warning light 2-14Low washer fluid warning light* 2-15 Warning
light Name
Page
P position selecting warning
light* 2-15Seat belt warning light 2-15Supplemental air bag warning
light
2-15
Indicator light Name
PageFront passenger air bag status
light 2-16Cruise indicator light*
2-16Engine start operation indicator
light* 2-16High beam indicator light 2-16Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)2-16Overdrive off indicator light* 2-17Security indicator light* 2-17Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light2-17Indicator
light Name
Page
Low beam indicator light 2-17Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights 2-17Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light
2-17
*: if so equipped
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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2 Instruments and controls
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Cockpit............................................................ 2-2
Instrument panel ................................................ 2-3
Meters and gauges ............................................. 2-4
Speedometer and odometer ............................. 2-5
Tachometer ................................................... 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................... 2-6
Fuel gauge ................................................... 2-7
Vehicle information display ................................ 2-8
Outside air temperature (if so equipped) .............. 2-8
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator (if so equipped) ...................... 2-8
Trip computer ................................................ 2-8
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ....... 2-11
Checking bulbs ........................................... 2-11
Warning lights ............................................. 2-11
Indicator lights ............................................. 2-16
Audible reminders ........................................ 2-18
Security systems .............................................. 2-18
Vehicle Security System. ................................ 2-18
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ................. 2-20
Windshield wiper and washer switch .................... 2-21
Rear window wiper and washer switch .................. 2-23
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch ..... 2-24
Headlight and turn signal switch .......................... 2-24
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-24 Turn signal switch
........................................ 2-27
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ...................... 2-28
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................. 2-28
Horn ............................................................. 2-29
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ........... 2-29
Heated seats (if so equipped) ............................. 2-29
Clock (if so equipped) ....................................... 2-31
Adjusting the time ........................................ 2-31
Resetting the time (Type B) ............................ 2-33
Power outlet ................................................... 2-33
Storage ......................................................... 2-34
Cup holders ................................................ 2-34
Glove box .................................................. 2-36
Rear pillar pocket ......................................... 2-36
Luggage hooks ............................................ 2-37
Utility hooks (if so equipped) ........................... 2-37
Windows ....................................................... 2-38
Power windows ........................................... 2-38
Interior lights ................................................... 2-40
Map lights (if so equipped) ............................. 2-41
Map light control switch (if so equipped) ........... 2-41
Ceiling light ................................................ 2-42
Cargo light (if so equipped) ................................ 2-42

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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2010/ 9/ 27
SIC4119
1. Tachometer
2. Engine coolant temperature gauge
3. Vehicle information display— Odometer/twin trip odometer
— Trip computer
— Outside air temperature*
4. Fuel gauge 5. Speedometer
6. Warning/indicator lights
7. Instrument brightness control knob
8. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) posi-
tion indicator*
9. RESET switch for trip odometer/Trip computer mode switch *: if so equipped
The needle indicators may move slightly
after the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF or LOCK position. This is not a
malfunction.
METERS AND GAUGES2-4
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SIC4712
Loose fuel cap warning messagePush the trip computer mode switch
*A
for
more than 1 second to reset the LOOSE FUEL
CAP warning message after the fuel cap has
been tightened. For additional information see
“FUEL-FILLER CAP” in the “3. Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section of this manual.
SIC4122
TACHOMETERThe tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM) . Do not rev the
engine into the red zone
*1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce
engine speed. Operating the engine in
the red zone may cause serious engine
damage.
SIC4123
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGEThe gauge
*1
indicates the engine coolant
temperature.
The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range when the gauge is within the zone
*2
shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.
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Instruments and controls