2012 NISSAN CUBE TPMS

6 In case of emergency
Emergency engine shut off (models with Intelligent
Key system) ........................................................................\
........ 6-2
Flat tire ........................................................................\
................. 6-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .................... 6-2
Changing a flat tire ............................................................. 6-3
Jump starting ........................................................................\
...... 6-9 Push starting ........................................................................\
... 6-11
If your vehicle overheats ...................................................... 6-11
Towing your vehicle .............................................................. 6-12
Towing recommended by NISSAN ........................... 6-13
Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ............... 6-15

6-2In case of emergency
To shut off the engine in an emergency situation
while driving, perform the following procedure:
.Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch
3 consecutive times in less than 1.5
seconds, or
. Push and hold the push-button ignition
switch for more than 2 seconds.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, and the
CHECK TIRE PRES (pressure) warning mes-
sage is displayed in the vehicle information
display, 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” (P.2-11) and “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.5-3) .
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 damage
could 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
EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF
(models with Intelligent Key system) FLAT TIRE

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 vehicle
The 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-yourself8-3

8-30Maintenance and do-it-yourself
If you have a flat tire, see “Flat tire” (P.6-2) .
TIRE PRESSURE
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (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, and the
CHECK TIRE PRES (pressure) warning mes-
sage is displayed in the vehicle information
display, one or more of your tires is significantly
under-inflated.
The TPMS will activate only when the vehicle is
driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h).
Also, this system may not detect a sudden drop
in tire pressure (for example a flat tire while
driving) .
For more details, see “Low tire pressure warning
light” (P.2-14) , “Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-
tem (TPMS)” (P.5-3) and “Tire Pressure Mon-
itoring System (TPMS)” (P.6-2) .
Tire inflation pressure
Check the pressure of the tires (including
the spare) often and always prior to long
distance trips. The recommended tire
pressure specifications are shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label under
the “Cold Tire Pressure” heading. The Tireand Loading Information label is affixed to
the driver side center pillar. Tire pressures
should be checked regularly because:
.
Most tires naturally lose air over time.
. Tires can lose air suddenly when driven
over potholes or other objects or if the
vehicle strikes a curb while parking.
The tire pressures should be checked
when the tires are cold. The tires are
considered COLD after the vehicle has
been parked for 3 or more hours, or driven
less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at moderate
speeds.
Incorrect tire pressure, including un-
der inflation, may adversely affect tire
life and vehicle handling.
WARNING
. Improperly inflated tires can fail
suddenly and cause an accident.
. The Gross Vehicle Weight rating
(GVWR) is located on the F.M.V.
S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification la-
bel. The vehicle weight capacity
is indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label. Do
not load your vehicle beyond
this capacity. Overloading your
vehicle may result in reduced
tire life, unsafe operating condi-
tions due to premature tire fail-
ure, or unfavorable handling
characteristics and could also
lead to a serious accident. Load-
ing beyond the specified capa-
city may also result in failure of
other vehicle components.
. Before taking a long trip, or
whenever you heavily load your
vehicle, use a tire pressure
gauge to ensure that the tire
pressures are at the specified
level.
. For additional information re-
garding tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Cana-
da) in the Warranty Information
Booklet.
WHEELS AND TIRES

TYPES OF TIRES
WARNING
.When changing or replacing tires,
be sure all four tires are of the same
type (Example: Summer, All Season
or Snow) and construction. A
NISSAN dealer may be able to help
you with information about tire type,
size, speed rating and availability.
. Replacement tires may have a lower
speed rating than the factory
equipped tires, and may not match
the potential maximum vehicle
speed. Never exceed the maximum
speed rating of the tire.
. Replacing tires with those not ori-
ginally specified by NISSAN could
affect the proper operation of the
TPMS.
. For additional information regard-
ing tires, refer to “Important Tire
Safety Information” (US) or “Tire
Safety Information” (Canada) in the
Warranty Information Booklet.
All season tires
NISSAN specifies all season tires on some
models to provide good performance all year,
including snowy and icy road conditions. All
Season tires are identified by ALL SEASON
and/or M&S (Mud and Snow) on the tire
sidewall. Snow tires have better snow traction
than All Season tires and may be more appro-
priate in some areas.
Summer tires
NISSAN specifies summer tires on some
models to provide superior performance on dry
roads. Summer tire performance is substantially
reduced in snow and ice. Summer tires do not
have the tire traction rating M&S on the tire
sidewall.
If you plan to operate your vehicle in snowy or
icy conditions, NISSAN recommends the use of
SNOW tires or ALL SEASON tires on all four
wheels.
Snow tires
If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to select
tires equivalent in size and load rating to the
original equipment tires. If you do not, it can
adversely affect the safety and handling of your
vehicle.
Generally, snow tires will have lower speed
ratings than factory equipped tires and may not match the potential maximum vehicle speed.
Never exceed the maximum speed rating of the
tire.
If you install snow tires, they must be the same
size, brand, construction and tread pattern on all
four wheels.
For additional traction on icy roads, studded
tires may be used. However, some U.S. states
and Canadian provinces prohibit their use.
Check local, state and provincial laws before
installing studded tires. Skid and traction cap-
abilities of studded snow tires, on wet or dry
surfaces, may be poorer than that of non-
studded snow tires.
TIRE CHAINS
Use of tire chains may be prohibited according
to location. Check the local laws before instal-
ling tire chains. When installing tire chains, make
sure they are the proper size for the tires on your
vehicle and are installed according to the chain
manufacturer’s suggestions.
Use only SAE
Class S chains. Class “S” chains are used on
vehicles with restricted tire to vehicle clearance.
Vehicles that can use Class “S” chains are
designed to meet the SAE standard minimum
clearances between the tire and the closest
vehicle suspension or body component required
to accommodate the use of a winter traction
device (tire chains or cables) . The minimum
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8-38Maintenance and do-it-yourself
ence can lead to decreased braking
efficiency and/or early brake pad/
shoe wear. See “Wheels and tires”
(P.9-7) of this manual for wheel off-
set dimensions.
. 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 install a damaged or de-
formed wheel or tire even if it has
been repaired. Such wheels or tires
could have structural damage and
could fail without warning.
. The use of retread tire is not re-
commended.
. For additional information regard-
ing tires, refer to “Important Tire
Safety Information” (US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the
Warranty Information Booklet.
Wheel balance
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling
and tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can
get out of balance. Therefore, they should be
balanced as required.
Wheel balance service should be per-
formed with the wheels off the vehicle.
Spin balancing the wheels on the vehicle
could lead to mechanical damage.
For additional information regarding tires, refer
to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or
“Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the War-
ranty Information Booklet.
Care of wheels
See “Cleaning exterior” (P.7-2) for details about
care of the wheels.
Spare tire
When a spare tire is mounted (TEMPORARY
USE ONLY) , the TPMS will not function.
Observe the following precautions if the TEM-
PORARY USE ONLY spare tire must be used,
otherwise your vehicle could be damaged or
involved in an accident.
WARNING
.
The TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare
tire should be used for emergency
use. It should be replaced with the
standard tire at the first opportunity
to avoid possible tire or differential
damage.
. Drive carefully while the TEMPOR-
ARY USE ONLY spare tire is in-
stalled. Avoid sharp turns and
abrupt braking while driving.
. Periodically check spare tire infla-
tion pressure. Always keep the
pressure of the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire at 60 psi (420 kPa,
4.2 bar) .
. With the TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire installed do not drive your
vehicle at speeds faster than 50
MPH (80 km/h) .
. When driving on roads covered with
snow or ice, the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire should be used on
the rear wheels and original tire
used on the front wheels (drive
wheels) . Use tire chains only on
the front (original) tires.

Headlight switch................................................... 2-24
Heated seats................................................................ 2-29
Heater Engine block heater............................................. 5-30
Heater and air conditioner operation.............. 4-13
Hood release................................................................ 3-19
Hook Luggage hook....................................................... 2-34
Utility hooks ........................................................... 2-35
Horn................................................................................ 2-29
How to use the back button...................................... 4-5
How to use the setup button..................................... 4-5
I
Ignition switch (with Intelligent Key system) ................................ 5-9
(without Intelligent Key system) .......................... 5-8
Key positions............................................................ 5-9
Immobilizer system...................................................... 2-20
In-cabin microfilter ...................................................... 4-19
Indicator lights.............................................................. 2-16
Inside mirror.................................................................. 3-24
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .......................... 9-19
Instrument brightness control .................................. 2-27
Instrument panel............................................................ 2-3
Intelligent Key system ................................................ 3-10 Intelligent Key system warning light................ 2-13
Key operating range ............................................ 3-12
Key operation ........................................................ 3-13
P position selecting warning light.................... 2-15
Remote keyless operation.................................. 3-16
Interior light replacement........................................... 8-28
Interior lights................................................................. 2-38
iPod
®connecting........................................................ 4-39
iPod®player operation............................................... 4-47
ISOFIX child restraint................................................. 1-23
J
Jump starting.................................................................. 6-9
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry system) .................... 3-7
With Intelligent Key system (See Intelligent
Key system) ........................................................... 3-16
Keys.................................................................................. 3-2 For Intelligent Key system.................................. 3-10
L
LabelsAir 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 ....... 8-31, 9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .................... 9-8
LATCH system............................................................. 1-23
License plate, Installing front license plate .......... 9-11
Light Air bag warning light........................................... 1-53
Bulb replacement................................................. 8-26
Cargo light............................................................. 2-40
Ceiling light............................................................ 2-39
Fog light switch.................................................... 2-28
Headlight switch................................................... 2-24
Headlights bulb replacement............................ 8-27
Indicator lights....................................................... 2-16
Interior lights.......................................................... 2-38
Map lights .............................................................. 2-38 Replacement.......................................................... 8-26
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders................................................. 2-12
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ..... 8-28
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) .................................................... 9-12
Lock Automatic door locks ............................................. 3-6
Back door lock...................................................... 3-20
Door locks................................................................. 3-4
Power door lock...................................................... 3-4
Low fuel warning light................................................ 2-14
Low tire pressure warning light............................... 2-14
Low tire pressure warning system
(See tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) .... 5-3
Luggage hooks............................................................ 2-34M
Maintenance Battery..................................................................... 8-13
General maintenance ............................................. 8-2
Inside the vehicle .................................................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions...................................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements.................................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle................................................. 8-2
Seat belt maintenance........................................ 1-19
Malfunction indicator light (MIL).............................. 2-17
Manual air conditioner................................................ 4-14
Manual front seat adjustment..................................... 1-3
Map lights ..................................................................... 2-38
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ................. 3-4
Meter Trip computer........................................................... 2-9
Meters and gauges....................................................... 2-4 Instrument brightness control ........................... 2-27
10-3

Security system, Vehicle security system ............. 2-19
Selector leverShift lock release.................................................. 5-18
Servicing air conditioner............................................ 4-19
Shift lock release Transmission.......................................................... 5-18
Shifting CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ............................... 5-8, 5-14
Manual transmission................................... 5-9, 5-18
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For
front seats..................................................................... 1-15
SOURCE select switch............................................. 4-49
Spare tire.............................................................. 8-38, 9-7
Spark plugs .................................................................. 8-16
Speedometer.................................................................. 2-5
Starting Before starting the engine................................. 5-12
Jump starting............................................................ 6-9
Precautions when starting and driving .............. 5-2
Push starting ......................................................... 6-11
Starting the engine .............................................. 5-13
Status light, Front passenger air bag .................... 1-47
Steering Electric power steering system ........................ 5-25
Steering wheel switch for audio controls ...... 4-49
Tilting steering column........................................ 3-23
Storage .......................................................................... 2-31
Sun visors ..................................................................... 3-24
Supplemental air bag warning labels..................... 1-53
Supplemental air bag warning light............ 1-53, 2-15
Supplemental restraint system................................. 1-40 Precautions on supplemental
restraint system..................................................... 1-40
Switch Audio control steering wheel switch............... 4-49
Autolight switch.................................................... 2-25 Fog light switch.................................................... 2-28
Hazard warning flasher switch.......................... 2-28
Headlight switch................................................... 2-24
Overdrive OFF switch......................................... 5-17
Power door lock switch......................................... 3-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch.................................................... 2-24
Turn signal switch ................................................ 2-27
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch..... 2-29
System setup ................................................................. 4-6
T
Tachometer ..................................................................... 2-7
Temperature display...................................................... 2-9
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge........................................................ 2-7
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start................................................................... 2-20
Three-way catalyst........................................................ 5-3
Tilt steering column .................................................... 3-23
Tire pressure, Low tire pressure warning light.... 2-14
Tires Flat tire....................................................................... 6-2
Low tire pressure warning system...................... 5-3
Tire and Loading information label ....... 8-31, 9-10
Tire chains.............................................................. 8-35
Tire dressing............................................................. 7-4
Tire pressure ......................................................... 8-30
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ............................................... 5-3, 6-2
Tire rotation............................................................ 8-36
Types of tires......................................................... 8-35
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 9-16
Wheel/tire size......................................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires.................................................. 8-30
Touch screen.................................................................. 4-3 Towing
Flat towing ............................................................. 9-16
Tow truck towing.................................................. 6-12
Towing a trailer ..................................................... 9-15
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system................. 5-3
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system...................... 6-2
Traffic info setup............................................................ 4-8
Trailer towing................................................................ 9-15
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid.............................................................. 8-11
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ............................... 5-8, 5-14
Driving with manual transmission............ 5-9, 5-18
Transmission selector lever lock release........ 5-18
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system) .... 3-7
Transmitter, With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)..................................... 3-16
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country.............................................................. 9-8
Trip computer................................................................. 2-9
Turn signal switch ....................................................... 2-27
U
Underbody cleaning ..................................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ...................................... 9-16
USB memory operation............................................. 4-45
V
Vanity mirror.................................................................. 3-26
Variable voltage control system............................... 8-15
Vehicle Dimensions and weights....................................... 9-8
Identification number (VIN)................................... 9-8
Information display.................................................. 2-8
10-5