2011 NISSAN CUBE manual transmission

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1. Front cup holders (P.2-34)
2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch— Headlight (P.2-24)
— Turn signal light (P.2-27)
— Fog light* (P.2-28) 3. Steering wheel
— Electric power steering system (P.5-25)
— Horn (P.2-29)
— Driver’s supplemental air bag (P.1-41)
4. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-21)
5. Fuse box cover (P.8-21)
6. Outside mirror remote control switch (P.3-27) 7. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
(P.5-28)
8. Tilting steering wheel lever (P.3-26)
9. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)* — Audio control* (P.4-53)
— Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System control*
(P.4-55)
10. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)* — Cruise control switches* (P.5-21)
11. Selector lever or Shift lever — Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
(P.5-14)
— Manual Transmission (MT) (P.5-18)
12. Parking brake (P.5-20)
*: if so equipped
COCKPIT
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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.
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FRONT SEATS
Front manual seat adjustmentForward and backward:
Pull the lever
*1
up and hold it while you slide
the seat forward or backward to the desired
position. Release the lever to lock the seat in
position.
Reclining:
To recline the seatback, pull the lever
*2
up and
lean back. To bring the seatback forward, pull
the lever up and lean your body forward. Release
the lever to lock the seatback in position. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. (See “PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT
USAGE” later in this section.) Also, the seatback
can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when
the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in
the P (Park) position or N (Neutral) position with
the parking brake fully applied.
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Seat lifter (for driver’s seat):
Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to
adjust the seat height until the desired position
is achieved.
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
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1. Front cup holders
2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch
3. Steering wheel— Horn
— Driver’s supplemental air bag
4. Wiper and washer switch
5. Fuse box cover 6. Outside mirror remote control switch
7. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
8. Tilting steering wheel lever
9. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)*
— Audio control*
— Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System control* 10. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)*
— Cruise control switches*
11. Selector lever or Shift lever — Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
— Manual Transmission (MT)
12. Parking brake
*: if so equipped
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WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and/or pretensioner systems will not
operate in an accident. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as
soon as possible.INDICATOR LIGHTS
Cruise indicator light (if so
equipped)
Cruise main switch indicator:
This light illuminates when the cruise control
main switch is pushed. The light turns off when
the main switch is pushed again. When the
cruise indicator light illuminates, the cruise
control system is operational.
Cruise malfunction:
If the cruise indicator light blinks while the
engine is running, it may indicate the cruise
control system is not functioning properly. Have
the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.See “CRUISE CONTROL” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section.
Front passenger air bag status
light
The front passenger air bag status light (located
on the center of the instrument panel) will be lit
and the passenger front air bag will be OFF
depending on how the front passenger seat is
being used.
For front passenger air bag status light opera-
tion,see“NISSANADVANCEDAIRBAG
SYSTEM (front seats)” in the “1. Safety —
Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint
system” section of this manual.
Engine start operation indicator
light (if so equipped)
This light appears when the selector lever is in
the P (Park) position. This light means that the
engine will start by pushing the ignition switch
with the brake pedal depressed. You can start
the engine directly in any position.
High beam indicator light
This light illuminates when the headlight high
beam is on and goes out when the low beam is
selected.
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
If the malfunction indicator light illuminates
steady or blinks while the engine is running, it
may indicate a potential emission control and/or
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) mal-
function.
The malfunction indicator light may also illumi-
nate steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or
missing, or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check
to make sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and
closed tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3
US gallons (11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
light should
turn off if no other potential emission control
system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light remains on for 20 seconds
and then blinks for 10 seconds when the engine
is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is not
ready for an emission control system inspection/
maintenance test. (See “READINESS FOR
INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST” in
the “9. Technical and consumer information”
section.)
Operation:
The malfunction indicator light will illuminate in
one of two ways:
. Malfunction indicator light illuminated steady
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— An emission control system and/or CVT
malfunction has been detected. Check the
fuel-filler cap. If the LOOSE FUEL CAP
warning message is displayed on the twin
trip odometer, if the fuel-filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap and
continue to drive the vehicle. The
light
should turn off after a few driving trips. If the
light does not turn off after a few
driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a
NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the dealer.
. Malfunction indicator light blinking — An
engine misfire has been detected which may
damage the emission control system.
To reduce or avoid emission control system
damage:
a) Do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h) .
b) Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
c) Avoid steep uphill grades.
d) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may stop
blinking and remain illuminated.
Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN
dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
and/or CVT system checked and re-
paired as necessary could lead to poor
driveability, reduced fuel economy, and
possible damage to the emission con-
trol system.
Overdrive off indicator light (if so
equipped)
The overdrive off indicator light illuminates when
the overdrive off mode is selected.
For additional information, see ““CONTINU-
OUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT)” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Security indicator light
The light blinks when the ignition switch is in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This function
indicates the security system equipped on the
vehicle is operational.
If the security system is malfunctioning, this lightwill remain on while the ignition switch is in the
ON position. For additional information, see
“SECURITY SYSTEMS” later in this section.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light
The light will blink when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system is operating, thus alerting
the driver that the vehicle is nearing its traction
limits. The road surface may be slippery.
Low beam indicator light
The light illuminates when the headlight switch is
turned to the
position.
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light
The light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates that the VDC system is not operating.
When the VDC off indicator light and slip
indicator light illuminate with the VDC system
turned on, this light alerts the driver to the fact
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Precautions when starting and driving..................... 5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ......................... 5-2
Three-way catalyst .......................................... 5-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............. 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ........................... 5-5
Off-road recovery ........................................... 5-5
Rapid air pressure loss .................................... 5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...................... 5-6
Ignition switch
(models without Intelligent Key system) ................... 5-7
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ............ 5-7
Manual Transmission (MT) ................................ 5-8
Key positions ................................................ 5-8
Push-button ignition switch
(models with Intelligent Key system) ....................... 5-9
Operating range for engine start function ............. 5-9
Push-button ignition switch operation. ............... 5-10
Steering lock (if so equipped) ......................... 5-10
Push-button ignition switch positions ................ 5-10
Emergency engine shut off ............................. 5-11
Intelligent Key battery discharge ...................... 5-11
Before starting the engine .................................. 5-12
Starting the engine ........................................... 5-12
Models without Intelligent Key system ............... 5-12
Models with Intelligent Key system ................... 5-13Driving the vehicle
............................................ 5-14
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) .......... 5-14
Manual Transmission (MT) .............................. 5-18
Parking brake .................................................. 5-20
Cruise control (if so equipped) ............................ 5-21
Precautions on cruise control .......................... 5-21
Cruise control operations ............................... 5-21
Break-in schedule ............................................ 5-23
Increasing fuel economy .................................... 5-23
Parking/parking on hills ...................................... 5-24
Electric power steering system ............................ 5-25
Brake system .................................................. 5-26
Braking precautions ...................................... 5-26
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ...................... 5-26
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ................. 5-28
Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-29
Freeing a frozen door lock .............................. 5-29
Anti-freeze .................................................. 5-29
Battery ...................................................... 5-29
Draining of coolant water ............................... 5-29
Tire equipment ............................................ 5-30
Special winter equipment ............................... 5-30
Driving on snow or ice .................................. 5-30
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ................. 5-30

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When the ignition switch cannot be turned to
the LOCK position:
1. Move the selector lever to the P (Park)position.
2. Turn the ignition switch slightly in the ON direction.
3. TurntheignitionswitchtotheLOCK position.
4. Remove the key.
If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position, the selector lever cannot be moved
from the P (Park) position. The selector lever can
be moved if the ignition switch is in the ON
position with the foot brake pedal depressed.
There is an OFF position
*1
between the
LOCK and ACC positions, although it is not
marked on the ignition switch.
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION (MT)The ignition switch includes a device that helps
prevent accidental removal of the key while
driving.
The key can only be removed when the ignition
switch is in the LOCK position.
To turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position
from the ACC or ON position, turn the key to the
OFF position, push the key in, then turn the key
to the LOCK position.
There is an OFF position
*1
in between the
LOCK and ACC positions. The OFF position is
indicated by a “1” on the key cylinder.
KEY POSITIONS
LOCK (0)The key can only be removed from the ignition
switch at this position.OFF (1)The engine is turned off. The power supply is
turned off.ACC (2)The electrical accessory power activates without
the engine turned on.ON (3)The ignition system and the electrical accessory
power activate without the engine turned on.START (4)The engine starter activates and the engine will
start. The ignition switch, when released, will
automatically turn to the ON position.
CAUTION
As soon as the engine has started,
release the ignition switch immediately.
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