2012 NISSAN NOTE trans

HR16DE ENGINE
1.Brake/clutch fluid reservoir (MT RHD models),
Brake fluid reservoir (AT (RHD) models)
(P. 8-13)
2.Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
3.Brake/clutch fluid reservoir (MT (LHD)
models), Brake fluid reservoir (AT (LHD)
models) (P. 8-13)
4.Air cleaner filter (P. 8-19)
5.Battery (P. 8-15)
6.Fuses/fusible link box (P. 8-21)
7.Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-6)
8.Radiator cap (P. 8-6)
9.Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) dipstick
(P. 8-13)
10.Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
11.Window washer/headlight cleaner (where fit-
ted) fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
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Diesel particulate filter warning
light (where fitted)
When the warning light illuminates, it indicates that
particulate matter has accumulated to the specified
amount of the limit in the diesel particulate filter.
Drive the vehicle at more than approximately 60 km/h
(37.5 MPH) as soon as safely possible until the
warning light turns off. Always conform to local regu-
lations. Particulate matter collected in the filter can-
not be burned under low speed driving conditions.
After having burned the particulate matter com-
pletely, the warning light will turn off.
See “Diesel particulate filter (where fitted)” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section for further details.
Glow plug indicator light (Diesel
engine)
This light comes on when the ignition switch is in the
ON position, and goes out when the glow plugs
have been pre-heated. When the engine is cold, the
glow plug warm-up time will be longer.
CAUTION
If the light remains on, this may indicate a prob-
lem in the glow system. Have the system checked
at a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
Overdrive off indicator light
(automatic transmission)
The overdrive off indicator light illuminates when the
overdrive is turned OFF. See “Driving with auto-
matic transmission” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.If the vehicle is driven under extreme conditions,
such as excessive wheel spinning and subse-
quent hard braking, the Fail-safe system may be
activated. This will occur even if all electrical cir-
cuits are functioning properly. In this case, turn
the ignition key to the “OFF” position and wait for
3 seconds. Then turn the key back to the ON
position. The vehicle should return to its normal
operating condition. If it does not return to its
normal operating condition have a NISSAN dealer
or qualified workshop check the transmission
and repair if necessary.
Rear fog light indicator light
The light comes on when the rear fog light switch is
turned on.
SLIP indicator light
(where fitted)
This indicator will blink when the ESP system is
operating, thus alerting the driver to the fact that the
road surface is slippery and the vehicle is nearing its
traction limits.
You may feel or hear the system working, this is nor-
mal.
The light will blink for a few seconds after the ESP
system stops limiting wheel spin.
The
indicator light also comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The light
will turn off after approximately 2 seconds if the sys-tem is operational. If the light does not come on
have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer or
qualified workshop.
Front fog light indicator light
(where fitted)
The light comes on when the front fog lights are
switched on.
Side light and headlight indicator
light
The side light and headlight indicator light illumi-
nates when the side light or headlight position is
selected. See “Headlight and turn signal switch”
later in this section for further details.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch lever or
hazard switch is turned on.
High beam indicator light
This light comes on when the headlight high beam
is on, and goes out when the low beam is selected.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Light reminder chime
A chime will sound when the driver’s side door is
opened if the headlight switch is turned on (ignition
switch in the “OFF” or LOCK position). Turn the
headlight switch to OFF or AUTO (where fitted),
2-12Instruments and controls

The key/emergency keyjB is applicable to:
•the ignition switch or ignition knob (keyfob dead
battery situation)
•the left-hand side door key cylinder (vehicle dead
battery situation)
•the front passenger air bag switch
CAUTION
Do not leave the ignition key or Intelligent Key
inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
NOTE
To access the emergency key
jB (Intelligent Key
equipped models), remove the keyfob lower
cover according to the steps
j1,j2andj3 de-
scribed in “Emergency key – Intelligent Key dead
battery situation” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.
The key can only be inserted fully in the ignition
switch or knob cylinder. For the left-hand side doorhandle and front passenger air bag switch (Intelli-
gent Key equipped models), it is normal for the key
not to go into the key cylinder all the way.
Record the key number shown on the tag
jA on the
“Security information” page at the end of this manual
and keep it in a safe place,not in the vehicle.Ifyou
lose your keys or Intelligent Keys, see your NISSAN
dealer for duplicates by using the key number.
NISSAN does not record key numbers so it is very
important to keep track of your key number plate.
Note that a key number is only necessary when you
have lost all keys and do not have one to duplicate
from. If you still have a key, this key can be dupli-
cated by your NISSAN dealer.
Only the NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS)* key
can be used on your vehicle. A key number is nec-
essary when you need an extra NATS key. As many
as four NATS keys can be used on one vehicle. The
new key must be registered to the NATS compo-
nents of your vehicle by your NISSAN dealer. At this
time, you are requested to bring all your NATS keys
to your NISSAN dealer.
* Immobilizer
This is necessary because the registration process
will erase all memory of the NATS components.
Do not allow NATS keys which contain the tran-
sponder chip to come in contact with salt water.
Salt water may damage the transponder chip and
cause a NATS key malfunction.
NPA958
Without integrated keyfob (where fitted)
NPA598Z
Integrated door lock remote controller
NPA599Z
Intelligent system emergency key
KEYS
3-2Pre-driving checks and adjustments

•The Intelligent Key contains a miniature radio
transmitter that may be affected when placed
near metal objects.
•Keep the Intelligent Key away from mobile
phones, lap-top computers and other metal
objects or electronics.
STARTING THE ENGINE WITH THE
INTELLIGENT KEY
See “Ignition knob (where fitted)” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section.
CAUTION
•Make sure you carry the Intelligent Key with
you when starting and driving the vehicle.
•If the Intelligent Key is too far away from the
passenger compartment, the vehicle may not
start.
WARNING
•Always look before opening any doors, to
avoid an accident with oncoming traffic.
•Never leave children or adults who would nor-
mally require the support of others alone in
the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate
switches or controls and inadvertently
become involved in a serious accident.
SUPER LOCK SYSTEM (Right-hand
drive models)
WARNING
For Super Lock System equipped models, failure
to follow the precautions below may lead to haz-
ardous situations. Make sure the Super Lock Sys-
tem activation is always safely conducted.
•When the vehicle is occupied, never lock the
doors with the integrated keyfob. Doing so
will trap the occupants, since the Super Lock
System prevents the doors from being opened
from the inside of the vehicle.
•Only operate the integrated keyfob lock but-
ton when there is a clear view of the vehicle.
This is to prevent anybody from being trapped
inside the vehicle through the Super Lock
System activation.
Locking the doors with the integrated keyfob will
lock all doors including the back door and activate
the Super Lock System. This means that none ofthe doors can be opened from the inside, adding
extra security in case of break-in or theft.
The system will be released when the door is un-
locked with the integrated keyfob.
The Super Lock System will not activate when the
doors are locked with the power door lock switch or
the key.
Emergency situations
If the Super Lock System is activated due to a traf-
fic accident or other unexpected circumstances
while you are in the vehicle:
•Insert the key/emergency key in the ignition
switch, turn it to the ON position, the Super Lock
system will be released and all doors can be
unlocked.
•Open or break the door window on the front
passenger’s side, remove the protection cap on
the passenger’s side door handle, insert the key
into the passenger’s side door key cylinder and
turn it to the unlock position, after which you will
be able to open the door.
•Remove the key from the ignition switch and un-
lock the door using the integrated keyfob.
DOOR LOCKS
3-6Pre-driving checks and adjustments

•If the coolant temperature warning light comes
on, turn the air conditioner off. For additional
information, see “Engine overheat” in the “6. In
case of emergency” section.
•If the engine coolant reaches an extremely high
temperature, the air conditioning system will au-
tomatically turn off. This may happen for example
if the engine runs at idle speed for a long time on
a hot day.
The sensor
j1 on the fascia helps the system to
maintain a constant temperature inside the cabin.
Do not put anything on or around this sensor.
Air conditioner filter
The air conditioning system is equipped with a filter
which collects dirt, pollen, dust, etc. To make sure
air conditioner heats, defogs, and ventilates effi-
ciently, replace the filter regularly. To replace the fil-
ter, contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
The filter should be replaced if the air flow isextremely reduced or when the windows get fog
up easily during air conditioning system opera-
tion.
Servicing air conditioner
The air conditioning system in your NISSAN vehicle
is charged with an environmentally friendly refriger-
ant.
NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM
This refrigerant will not harm the earth’s ozone
layer.
Special charging equipment and lubricant are re-
quired when servicing your vehicle’s air conditioner.
Using improper refrigerants or lubricants will cause
severe damage to the air conditioning system. See
“Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations (where fitted)” in the “9. Techni-
cal information” section of this manual.
A NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop will be able
to service the environmentally “friendly” air condi-
tioning system.The audio system operates when the ignition switch
is in the Acc or ON position. If you want to listen to
the radio or CD while the engine is not running, turn
the ignition switch to the Acc position.Do not use
for an extended period of time with the engine
stopped.
AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Do not adjust the audio system while driving so
that full attention may be given to vehicle opera-
tion.
Radio
•Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter, build-
ings, bridges, mountains and other external influ-
ences. Intermittent changes in reception quality
are normally caused by these external influences.
•Using a mobile phone in or near the vehicle may
influence radio reception quality.
•Use the antenna for the best reception.
Compact Disc (CD) player
•During cold weather or rainy days, the player
may malfunction due to the humidity. If this oc-
curs, remove the CD and dehumidify or ventilate
the player completely.
•The player may skip while driving on rough roads.
NAA901Z
AUDIO SYSTEM
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The EQ indicator comes on when an effect mode
has been selected and goes out when OFF is se-
lected.
Source tone memory
The audio unit memorises at source change, the dif-
ferent level settings of Bass, Treble and Effect as
they have previously been set. However Balance
and Fader are source independent.
RADIO OPERATION
Band select
By pressing the BAND button repeatedly, the re-
ception waveband changes in the following order:
FM1→FM2→FMT→MW→LW→FM1
When the BAND button is pressed for at least 2
seconds, stations are searched automatically in the
FM band and the five stations with the strongest sig-
nals are stored into the preset stations (1 to 5) of the
FMT band. During the search, AS-STORE and AS
indicator appear on the display while the sound is
muted.
Manual up/down tuning:
WARNING
The radio should not be tuned while driving in
order for full attention to be given to the driving
operation.Press these buttons to tune the stations manually.
The frequency increases when the up (
) but-
ton is pressed and decreases when the down
(
) button is pressed.
If either
orbuttons are held down for
longer than 0.5 seconds, the frequency will continu-
ously increase or decrease on the band until the but-
ton is released.
The frequency changes in steps of 100 kHz on the
FMband,9kHzontheMWbandand3kHzonthe
LW band.
Seek up/down tuning:
Press the SEEK tuning (
or) button and
seek tuning begins from high to low, or low to high
frequencies and stops at the next broadcasting sta-
tion.
•When thebutton is pressed once, the fre-
quency increases from the frequency currently
tuned in to the next broadcasting station on that
band. The audio output is muted during seek
tuning.
•When thebutton is pressed once, the fre-
quency decreases from the frequency currently
tuned in to the previous broadcasting station on
that band. The audio output is muted during seek
tuning.
•If no radio station is found in a complete band
cycle, it will then stop at the same frequency/sta-
tion that was set before the seek tuning function
was initiated.Preset station button
j1j2j3j4j5:
Press a preset button for less than 2 seconds to
receive the station preset on that button.
Pressing a preset button for more than 2 seconds
will cause the station currently being received to be
stored in the memory of that button.
•Fifteen stations can be stored in the FM band.
(Five in each of FM1, FM2 and FMT)
•Five stations can be set for both the MW and
LW bands.
Radio data system (RDS) operation
The RDS is a system through which encoded digital
information is transmitted in addition to the normal
FM-broadcasting radio station. The RDS provides
information services such as station’s name, traffic
information, regional news or search for a station
with a certain broadcasting programme type.
NOTE
In some countries or regions, some of these ser-
vices are not available.
Alternative Frequency (AF)
•The AF function operates in the FM (radio) and
CD Mode (if FM was formerly selected in the
radio mode).
•When the AF mode has been set to the ON posi-
tion in the user set up menu mode and the AF
indicator comes on.
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For additional information, see “User set up menu”
later in this section for how to switch this mode on
or off.
The following functions operate when the AF mode
is on:
Automatic switching function
This function compares the strengths of the signals
and selects the station with the optimum reception
conditions.
Enhanced Other Network (EON) data
update (this function also operates when
the AF mode is off.)
When EON data is being received, this enables au-
tomatic retuning of other preset stations on the same
network. Also, network linked services can be used
such as traffic announcement. EON indicator lights
up when receiving RDS EON stations in the FM
waveband.
Programme Service (PS) function
(station name display function)
When an RDS station is tuned in with seek or manual
tuning, the programme station name will be dis-
played immediately after receiving the RDS data.
Emergency broadcast interrupt function
[ALARM INTERRUPTION – EBU
(European Broadcasting Union) SPEC
FOR INFO]
When the radio receives PTY code 31 (an emer-
gency broadcast code), the sound is interrupted,
the emergency broadcast is heard, and ALARM is
displayed. Once the emergency broadcast is fin-
ished, the unit immediately returns to the previous
source.
REG (Regional) mode
When the REG mode is activated in the FM wave-
band and the radio receiver is tuned to a regional
radio station which is transmitting local (regional)
programmes, then it will keep receiving this radio
station without switching to another regional station.
For additional information, see “User set up menu”
later in this section for how to de/activate this mode.
Traffic announcement (TA)
This function operates in both the FM (radio) and
the CD modes.
•The TA mode is selected when the TA button is
pressed. The TA indicator is displayed in the TA
ON mode.
•When the TA mode button is pressed again, the
mode will be switched off and TA indicator dis-
appears from the display.
•When the TA mode is not activated, a T-indica-
tor appears on the display, indicating that the
current radio station broadcasts trafficannouncements. Pressing the TA button will ac-
tivate the TA mode and the indicator changes
fromTtoTA.
NOTE
The TA mode operates regardless of whether the
AF mode is on or off.
Traffic announcement interrupt function
When a traffic announcement is received, the an-
nouncement is tuned in and the volume increases to
the set level. TRAFFIC is displayed and the TA indi-
cator blinks.
Once the traffic announcement is finished, the unit
returns to the source which was set before the traf-
fic announcement started, and the volume returns to
the previous level. For EON stations, the radio is
interrupted by another EON station with traffic an-
nouncements.
The traffic announcement interrupt mode is can-
celled if the TA, BAND or SRC button is pressed
during a traffic announcement. The TA mode re-
turns to the standby mode.
Volume level for traffic announcements
The volume for traffic announcements can be set as
described in the “User set up menu” later in this
section.
NEWS mode
To enable or disable the news mode in the FM band,
press thebutton. When the news mode is
enabled, the NEWS icon will be displayed.
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– Turn thedial.
– Press the,,orbutton.
RADIO OPERATION
When the<>(power ON/OFF) button is
pressed, the audio unit will switch on with the last
received radio station, if the audio unit was previ-
ously switched off in radio mode.
Radio band select
buttons
Press thebutton to change the reception
wave band as follows:
FM1→FM2→FMT→AM→FM1
Whenbutton is pressed, the radio will
come on at the last received radio station. If the CD
or AUX source mode is already playing, pressing
thebutton will switch off the playing
source mode and the last received radio station will
be selected.
FM Auto store
When thebutton is pressed for more
than 1.5 seconds the six stations with the strongest
frequencies are stored in the preset (1 to 6) buttons
of the FMT band. During the search, a notification
message [AUTOSTORE] appears in the display and
the sound is muted until the operation is complete.
Once completed, the radio selects preset button
j1.
Manual tuning
When adjusting the broadcasting station frequency
manually, turn thedial until the de-
sired station is tuned in.
The frequency increases or decreases in steps of
100 kHz on the FM band, and 9 kHz on the AM
band.
WARNING
The radio should not be tuned while driving in
order for full attention to be given to the driving
operation.
SEEK tuning buttons
Pressing the<>or<>button starts the tun-
ing mode. The radio tuner seeks from low to high or
high to low frequencies and stops at the next broad-
casting station. During seek mode, the audio output
is muted. If no broadcasting station can be found
within the complete band cycle, it will return to the
initial frequency.
Preset station buttonsj1j2j3j4j5j6
Pressing a preset button for less than 2 seconds will
select the stored radio station.
Pressing a preset button for more than 2 seconds
will cause the station currently being received to be
stored against that preset button.
•Eighteen stations can be stored in the FM band.
(Six each for FM1, FM2 and FMT)
•Six stations can be set for the AM band.
If the battery is disconnected, or if the fuse blows,
the radio memory will be erased. In that case, reset
the desired stations after battery connection or fuse
replacement.
Radio data system (RDS) operation
The RDS is a system through which encoded digital
information is transmitted by FM radio stations in
addition to the normal FM radio broadcasting. The
RDS provides information services such as station
name, traffic information, or news.
NOTE
In some countries or regions, some of these ser-
vices may not be available.
Alternative Frequency (AF) mode:
The AF mode operates in the FM (radio) mode.
•The AF mode operates both in the FM (radio)
and CD mode (if FM was previously selected in
the radio mode).
•The AF function compares signal strengths and
selects the station with the optimum reception
conditions for the currently tuned-in station.
RDS functions
Programme Service (PS) function (station name
display function):
When an RDS station is tuned in with seek or manual
tuning, the RDS data is received and the PS name
is displayed.
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