2012 NISSAN CUBE steering wheel

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

6-14In case of emergency
steering wheel in a straight-
ahead position with a rope or
similar device.
— Move the selector lever or shift lever to the N (Neutral) position.
. When towing a CVT model with the
rear wheels on the ground (if you do
not use towing dollies): Always
release the parking brake.
. If you have to tow an MT model with
the rear wheels on the ground (if
you do not use towing dollies) or
four wheels on the ground:
— Place the ignition switch in the
ON position and turn off all
accessories.
— Always release the parking brake.
— Move the transmission shift le- ver to the N (Neutral) position.
— Observe the following restricted towing speeds and distances for
manual transmission models
only:
.Rear wheels on the ground:
Speed: Below 50 MPH (80
km/h) Distance: Less than 50 miles
(80 km)
.Four wheels on the ground:
Speed: Below 60 MPH (96
km/h)
Distance: Less than 500 miles
(800 km)
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Front
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VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck
vehicle)
WARNING
.Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
. Do not spin your tires at high speed.
This could cause them to explode
and result in serious injury. Parts of
your vehicle could also overheat
and be damaged.
Pulling a stuck vehicle
Do not use the tie down hook for towing or
vehicle recovery.
Front:
1. Remove the hook cover
*1from the
bumper with a suitable tool.
2. Securely install the recovery hook
*2as
illustrated. (The hook is stored under the
floor behind the driver’s seat.)
Make sure that the hook is properly secured in
its original position after use.
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Rear
Rear:
Do not use the tie down hook to pull the vehicle.
CAUTION
. Tow chains or cables must be at-
tached only to the vehicle recovery
hook or main structural members of
the vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle
body will be damaged.
. Do not use the vehicle tie down
hook to free a vehicle stuck in sand,
snow, mud, etc. .
Never tow a vehicle using the vehi-
cle tie down hook or recovery hook.
. Always pull the cable straight out
from the front of the vehicle. Never
pull on the vehicle at an angle.
. Pulling devices should be routed so
they do not touch any part of the
suspension, steering, brake or cool-
ing systems.
. Pulling devices such as ropes or
canvas straps are not recommended
for use in vehicle towing or recov-
ery.
Rocking a stuck vehicle
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.,
use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.
2. Make sure the area in front and behind the vehicle is clear of obstructions.
3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear an area around the front tires.
4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and back- ward.
.Shift back and forth between R (Reverse)and D (Drive) (Continuously Variable
In case of emergency6-15

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

10 Index
A
A/C (Air Conditioner) operation.............................. 4-15
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ............................ 5-26
Advanced air bag system ......................................... 1-46
Air bag system Advanced air bag system .................................. 1-46
Front passenger air bag and status light....... 1-47
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ............................ 1-50
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ............................ 1-50
Air bag warning labels............................................... 1-53
Air bag warning light...................................... 1-53, 2-15
Air cleaner housing filter ........................................... 8-17
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation.................................... 4-13
Air conditioner service ........................................ 4-19
Air conditioner specification label.................... 9-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations....................... 4-19, 9-6
In-cabin microfilter ............................................... 4-19
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system)........................................................... 2-20
Alcohol, drugs and driving.......................................... 5-7
Antenna.......................................................................... 4-50
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............................ 5-26
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light..... 2-12
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ...................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ....................................... 7-4
Armrest ............................................................................ 1-9
Audible reminders....................................................... 2-18
Audio operation precautions.................................... 4-20
Audio setup .................................................................... 4-5
Audio system................................................................ 4-20 Steering wheel audio controls.......................... 4-49
Autolight system.......................................................... 2-25
Automatic Air conditioner....................................................... 4-17
Door locks................................................................. 3-6
AUX (Auxiliary) button........................ 4-34, 4-41, 4-45
AUX (Auxiliary) input........................... 4-34, 4-41, 4-45
Average fuel consumption ........................................ 2-10
Average speed............................................................. 2-10
Avoiding collision and rollover ................................... 5-6
B
Back door...................................................................... 3-20
Battery............................................................................ 8-13 Battery replacement, Intelligent Key................ 8-25
Battery replacement, Keyfob............................. 8-24
Battery saver system........................................... 2-26
Variable voltage control system........................ 8-15
Before starting the engine........................................ 5-12
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System ................ 4-52
Booster seats............................................................... 1-37
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ..................... 5-26
Brake and clutch fluid......................................... 8-12
Brake system......................................................... 5-26
Parking brake operation ..................................... 5-20
Warning light......................................................... 2-12
Break-in schedule ....................................................... 5-23
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ........................................ 4-5
Instrument panel................................................... 2-27
Bulb check/instrument panel ................................... 2-12
Bulb replacement........................................................ 8-26
C
Cabin air filter............................................................... 4-19
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ....... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ............................................. 4-51
Cargo light.................................................................... 2-40
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst................... 5-3
CD/USB memory care and cleaning ..................... 4-49
Ceiling light................................................................... 2-39
Check tire pressure warning...................................... 2-6
Child restraints............................................................. 1-21 Booster seats........................................................ 1-37
Precautions on child restraints......................... 1-21
Child safety................................................................... 1-19
Child safety rear door lock ......................................... 3-6
Chimes, Audible reminders ...................................... 2-18
Circuit breaker, Fusible link...................................... 8-21
Cleaning exterior and interior............................ 7-2, 7-4
Clock (models with navigation system)................... 4-7
Clutch fluid.................................................................... 8-12
Cockpit ............................................................................ 2-2
Cold weather driving.................................................. 5-29
Compact Disc (CD) player
(See audio system) ............................ 4-33, 4-38, 4-43
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................................................................... 8-11
Control panel buttons — color screen with
navigation system.......................................................... 4-2
Controls, Steering wheel audio controls............... 4-49
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant...................................... 8-8
Checking engine coolant level............................. 8-8
Corrosion protection .................................................... 7-6
Cruise control............................................................... 5-21

10-4
MirrorInside mirror........................................................... 3-24
Outside mirrors..................................................... 3-25
Vanity mirror........................................................... 3-26
Monitor, Rearview monitor.......................................... 4-8
N
Navigation setup............................................................ 4-6
New vehicle break-in.................................................. 5-23
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System..................... 2-20
O
Odometer........................................................................ 2-5
Off-road recovery.......................................................... 5-6
Oil Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Changing engine oil and filter.............................. 8-9
Checking engine oil level...................................... 8-9
Engine oil................................................................... 8-9
Engine oil viscosity.................................................. 9-5
Outside air temperature display................................ 2-9
Outside mirrors............................................................ 3-25
Overdrive OFF switch................................................ 5-17
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ........................ 6-11
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ......................................................... 9-20
P
Panic alarm.......................................................... 3-8, 3-17
Parking Parking brake operation ..................................... 5-20
Parking on hills ..................................................... 5-24 Phone
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System ......... 4-52
Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-51
Power Electric power steering system ........................ 5-25
Power door lock...................................................... 3-4
Power outlet .......................................................... 2-31
Power windows .................................................... 2-36
Precautions Audio operation .................................................... 4-20
Braking precautions............................................. 5-26
Child restraints...................................................... 1-21
Cruise control........................................................ 5-21
Maintenance ............................................................. 8-5
Seat belt usage .................................................... 1-10
Supplemental restraint system.......................... 1-40
When starting and driving .................................... 5-2
Push starting ................................................................ 6-11
Push-button ignition switch............................. 5-9, 5-10
R
Radio.............................................................................. 4-20 Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-51
Radio operation .................................................... 4-37
Steering wheel audio controls.......................... 4-49
Rapid air pressure loss................................................ 5-6
Readiness for inspection/maintenance
(I/M) test........................................................................ 9-19
Rear center seat belt ................................................. 1-16
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock........... 3-6
Rear seats....................................................................... 1-4
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch........................................................... 2-24
Rear window wiper and washer switch ................ 2-23
Rearview monitor........................................................... 4-8
Recorders, Event data ............................................... 9-19 Registering your vehicle in another country........... 9-8
Remote keyless entry function, For Intelligent
Key system.................................................................... 3-16
Remote keyless entry system..................................... 3-7
Reporting safety defects........................................... 9-18
Rollover............................................................................ 5-6
S
Safety, Child seat belts ............................................. 1-19
Satellite radio operation ............................................ 4-42
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment.............................. 1-3
Front seats................................................................ 1-3
Seat belt(s) Child safety............................................................ 1-19
Infants...................................................................... 1-20
Injured persons..................................................... 1-12
Larger children...................................................... 1-20
Precautions on seat belt usage........................ 1-10
Pregnant women .................................................. 1-12
Rear center seat belt .......................................... 1-16
Seat belt cleaning................................................... 7-6
Seat belt extenders.............................................. 1-18
Seat belt hooks .................................................... 1-16
Seat belt maintenance........................................ 1-19
Seat belt warning light........................................ 2-15
Seat belts............................................................... 1-10
Seat belts with pretensioners........................... 1-52
Shoulder belt height adjustment...................... 1-15
Small children........................................................ 1-20
Three-point type................................................... 1-12
Seat(s) Heated seats......................................................... 2-29
Seats .......................................................................... 1-2
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , Engine start................................................. 2-20

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

10-6
Loading information ............................................. 9-12
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) .................. 6-15
Security system .................................................... 2-19
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch..... 2-29
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system.......... 5-28
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
warning light.......................................................... 2-16
Ventilators...................................................................... 4-12
Voice command (Bluetooth
®Hands-Free
Phone System) ............................................................ 4-58
W
Warning Hazard warning flasher switch.......................... 2-28
Lights....................................................................... 2-12
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) ............................................... 5-3, 6-2
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders................................................. 2-11
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels................. 1-53
Warning light Air bag warning light................................ 1-53, 2-15
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light.......................................................... 2-12
Brake warning light.............................................. 2-12
Door open warning light..................................... 2-13
Electric power steering warning light ............. 2-13
Intelligent Key system warning light................ 2-13
Low fuel warning light......................................... 2-14
Low tire pressure warning light........................ 2-14
Seat belt warning light........................................ 2-15
Warranty, Emission control system warranty ....... 9-17
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer switch ......... 2-23
Windshield wiper and washer switch............. 2-22
Washing........................................................................... 7-2 Waxing............................................................................. 7-2
Weights (See dimensions and weights)................. 9-8
Wheel/tire size............................................................... 9-7
Wheels and tires......................................................... 8-30 Care of wheels ........................................................ 7-3
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels ......................... 7-3
Window washer fluid ................................................. 8-12
Window(s) Cleaning .................................................................... 7-3
Power windows .................................................... 2-36
Windshield wiper and washer switch.................... 2-22
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer switch ......... 2-23
Rear window wiper blade.................................. 8-19
Windshield wiper and washer switch............. 2-22
Wiper blades......................................................... 8-18
X
XM setup......................................................................... 4-6