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2-18Instruments and controls
Turn signal/hazard indicator lightsGUID-2537D162-9FB4-4FC2-BC16-2E5EF7E4BBD4The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
indicator light
GUID-60AE0DCC-B276-4BD6-93FE-89FAE0E30C9FThe light comes on when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates that the VDC system and traction
control system are not operating.
AUDIBLE REMINDERSGUID-CF082720-5A88-424F-9C87-579CE0E1FBF8
Key reminder chimeGUID-DC846DF8-45B7-47CB-BB15-0322DA50432D
Models with Intelligent Key system:GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407A chime will sound if the driver side door is
opened while the ignition switch is pushed to
the ACC position.
Make sure the ignition switch is pushed to the
OFF position, and take the Intelligent Key with
you when leaving the vehicle.
Models without Intelligent Key system:
GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407The key reminder chime sounds if the driver’s
side door is opened while the key is left in the
ignition switch and the ignition switch is in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position. Remove the key
and take it with you when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chimeGUID-1D33AD75-E517-420F-952C-CF8297F550FAThe light reminder chime will sound when the
driver side door is opened with the light switch
in the
orposition, and the ignition
switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Brake pad wear warningGUID-8DC0970A-28C8-44B6-A488-74A3BEAD7B7DThe disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will
first occur only when the brake pedal is
depressed. After more wear of the brake pad,
the sound will always be heard even if the brake
pedal is not depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the warning
sound is heard.
Parking brake reminder chimeGUID-C1DB54D4-45F2-49B1-BD46-933856968072The parking brake reminder chime will sound if
the vehicle is driven at more than 4 MPH (7
km/h) with the parking brake applied. Stop the
vehicle and release the parking brake.
Seat belt warning chimeGUID-AC9788D4-33B5-4E64-A187-99D3A35824F3The seat belt warning chime will sound for about
6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is
securely fastened.
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SIC3670
Headlight beam selectGUID-40737649-03F4-482E-B4A7-8022511F7566*1To select the low beam, put the lever in the
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SIC3670
Headlight beam selectGUID-40737649-03F4-482E-B4A7-8022511F7566*1To select the low beam, put the lever in the](/manual-img/5/310/w960_310-99.png)
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SIC3670
Headlight beam selectGUID-40737649-03F4-482E-B4A7-8022511F7566*1To select the low beam, put the lever in the
neutral position as shown.
*2To select the high beam, push the lever forward
while the switch is in theposition. Pull it
back to select the low beam.
*3Pulling the lever toward you will flash the
headlight high beam even when the headlight
switch is in the OFF position.
Battery saver systemGUID-58FC117A-1F34-40F8-8F1C-EDA79898C1E6. When the headlight switch is in theor
position while the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the lights will automatically
turn off within a period of time after the
ignition switch has been placed in the OFF
position.
. When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will turn on when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.
CAUTION
. When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will not
turn off automatically. Be sure to
turn the light switch to the OFF
position when you leave the vehicle
for extended periods of time, other-
wise the battery will be discharged.
. Never leave the light switch on
when the engine is not running for
extended periods of time even if the
headlights turn off automatically.
Daytime running light system (Canada
only)
GUID-16C074A6-7484-467A-9A73-1BEAF254B299The daytime running lights automatically illumi-
nate when the engine is started with the parking
brake released. The daytime running lights
operate with the headlight switch in the OFF
position or in the
position. Turn the head-
light switch to the
position for full illumina-
tion when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine
is started, the daytime running lights do not
illuminate. The daytime running lights illuminate
once the parking brake is released. The daytime
running lights will remain on until the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
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SIC3672
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)GUID-BE05DC32-2CEF-4B90-B1C5-16E6E80250F3To turn the fog lights on, turn th NISSAN CUBE 2013 3.G Owners Manual Black plate (100,1)
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SIC3672
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)GUID-BE05DC32-2CEF-4B90-B1C5-16E6E80250F3To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the
position, then turn the switch
to the
position. To turn them off, turn the
switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on for the fog lights to
operate.
When the headlight switch is in the AUTO
position, turning the fog light switch to the
position will turn on the headlights, fog lights
and the other lights while the ignition switch is in
the ON position or the engine is running.
GUID-9120CE54-A049-44B2-90C6-5884075F479C
SIC4130
To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system.
Tampering with the supplemental front
air bag system may result in serious
personal injury.
GUID-BE81FE91-7D54-4CC9-8253-D71B102DD1CD
SIC4740
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most
driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor.
If maximum engine power is needed to free a
stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator will illuminate.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn on the system. (See “Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system” (P.5-29) .)
HORN VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH
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Auto-reverse functionGUID-320918BB-A941-4798-9806-6DF16E89289C
WARNING
There are some small distances imme-
diately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., in-
side the vehicle before closing the
window.
If the control unit detects something caught in
the window as it is closing, the window will be
immediately lowered.
The auto reverse function can be activated when
the window is closed by automatic operation
when the ignition switch is in the ON position or
for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is placed
in the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the window
occurs.
If the windows do not close automaticallyGUID-7004FD71-0B52-4F72-97B5-BA1A7103A16BIf the power window automatic function (closing
only) does not operate properly, perform the
following procedure to initialize the power
window system.
1. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
2. Close the door.
3. Open the window completely by operating the power window switch.
4. Pull the power window switch and hold it to close the window, and then hold the switch
more than 3 seconds after the window is
closed completely.
5. Release the power window switch. Operate the window by the automatic function to
confirm the initialization is complete.
If the power window automatic function does
not operate properly after performing the pro-
cedure above, have your vehicle checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
GUID-B92C6198-D0CA-457E-B767-457BA56098BA
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could
result in a discharged battery.
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NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys ...
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Intelligent Keys (if so equipped) ...
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Doors ...
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Locking with key ...
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Locking with inside lock knob ...
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Locking with power door lock switch ...
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Automatic door locks ...
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Child safety rear door lock ...
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Remote keyless entry system (if so equipped) ...
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How to use remote keyless entry system ...
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Intelligent Key system (if so equipped) ...
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Intelligent Key operating range ...
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Door locks/unlocks precaution ...
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Intelligent Key operation ...
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Battery saver system ...
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...
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Troubleshooting guide ...
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How to use remote keyless entry function ...
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Hood ...
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Back door ...
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Fuel-filler door ...
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3-21
Opening the fuel-filler door ...
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Fuel-filler cap ...
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Tilt steering column ...
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Tilt operation ...
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Sun visors ...
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Mirrors ...
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Inside mirror ...
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Outside mirrors ...
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Vanity mirror ...
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SPA2416
*1LOCK button
*2UNLOCK button
*3PANIC button
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
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*1LOCK button
*2UNLOCK button
*3PANIC button
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SPA2416
*1LOCK button
*2UNLOCK button
*3PANIC button
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
GUID-0D002BFF-2096-47DA-A727-84831E01763D
Locking doorsGUID-1601E6A2-0642-42CA-8573-847F2DB5EBDA1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Push the LOCK
button*1on the
keyfob.
4. All the doors will lock.
All of the doors will lock when the LOCK
button is pushed even though a door remains open.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
. When the LOCK
button is pushed with
all doors locked, the hazard indicator flashes
twice and the horn chirps once as a
reminder that the doors are already locked.
. Operate the door handles to confirm that the
doors have been securely locked.
Unlocking doorsGUID-5D14C934-BC2D-47E0-BA32-941610BEE22C1. Push the UNLOCKbutton*2on the
keyfob.
.The driver’s door unlocks..The hazard indicator flashes once if all
doors are completely closed.
2. Push the UNLOCK
button again within
5 seconds.
.All the doors and the back door unlock..The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors are completely closed.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute of pushing the UNLOCK
button.
. Opening any door (including the back door) .
. Placing the ignition switch in the ON
position.
Using panic alarmGUID-883B9ED0-B1F1-45DC-BE9F-9048CDE207AEIf you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC
button*3on the
keyfob for more than 1 second.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will stay on for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
.It has run for 25 seconds, or.Any of the buttons on the keyfob is pushed. (Note: the PANIC button must
be pushed for more than 1 second.)
Setting hazard indicator and horn modeGUID-E7C9A238-83FF-44C1-9364-914B510F8C35This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn
mode when you first receive the vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK
button*1is pushed, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
When the UNLOCK
button*2is pushed,
the hazard indicator flashes once.
If the horn chirp is not necessary, you can switch
to hazard indicator only mode by following the
switching procedure.
In hazard indicator only mode, when the LOCK
button is pushed, the hazard indicator
flashes twice. When the UNLOCK
button is
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3-14Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Locking doorsGUID-7B9CB6A5-9B1C-43CD-A752-8D59CC2972A51. Place the ignition switch in the OFF positionand carry the Intelligent Key with you.*1
2. Close all the doors.*2
3. Push the door handle request switch (dri- ver’s or front passenger’s)
*Aor the back
door request switch
*Bwhile carrying the
Intelligent Key with you.*3
4. All the doors and the back door will lock.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the outside chime sounds twice.
*1: Doors will lock with the request switch while
the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
*2: Doors will not lock with the request switch
while any door is open.
*3: Doors will not lock with the request switch
when the Intelligent Key is left inside the vehicle.
However, when an Intelligent Key is inside the
vehicle, doors can be locked with another
registered Intelligent Key.
Unlocking doorsGUID-B8EEC6C9-00FC-4539-8890-3ADE5C3A21CB1. Push the door handle request switch*Aor
the back door request switch
*Bwhile
carrying the Intelligent Key with you.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once and out- side chime sounds once. The corresponding
door or the back door will unlock. 3. Push the request switch again within 1
minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once and out- side chime sounds once again. All the doors
and the back door will unlock.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the request switch while
the doors are locked.
. Opening any door.
. Pushing the ignition switch.
During this 1-minute time period, if the UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key is pushed, all
doors will be locked automatically after another
1 minute.
BATTERY SAVER SYSTEMGUID-FC51BE0F-238B-452C-9369-B0FE761FC00CWhen all the following conditions are met for a
period of time, the battery saver system will cut
off the power supply to prevent battery dis-
charge.
. The ignition switch is in the ACC position,
and
. All doors are closed, and
. The selector lever is in the P (Park) position.
WARNING LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE
REMINDERS
GUID-8AD0B086-F6A1-428B-89C4-43AA7AC2811ATo help prevent the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly by erroneous operation of the
Intelligent Key listed on the following chart or
to help prevent the vehicle from being stolen,
chime or beep sounds inside and outside the
vehicle and a warning light illuminates or blinks.
When a chime or beep sounds or the warning
light illuminates or blinks, be sure to check the
vehicle and Intelligent Key.
See “Troubleshooting guide” (P.3-15) and
“Warning/indicator lights and audible remin-
ders” (P.2-11) .
Intelligent Key system warning light:
P position selecting warning light:
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*1LOCKbutton
*2UNLOCKbutton
*3PANICbutton
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*1LOCKbutton
*2UNLOCKbutton
*3PANICbutton
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SPA2252
*1LOCKbutton
*2UNLOCKbutton
*3PANICbutton
When you lock or unlock the doors, the hazard
indicator will flash and the horn will sound as a
confirmation. For details, see “Setting hazard
indicator and horn mode” (P.3-17) .
Locking doorsGUID-07128DB9-5099-4FF3-A5E6-72EDE29D8FF71. Place the ignition switch in the OFF positionand carry the Intelligent Key with you.*
2. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
3. Close all the doors.
4. Push the LOCK
button*1on the
Intelligent Key. 5. All the doors and the back door will lock.
6. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the
horn chirps once.
*: Doors will lock with the Intelligent Key while
the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Operate the door handles to confirm that the
doors have been securely locked.
Unlocking doorsGUID-60505A26-CC95-424D-AA84-104976E374A11. Push the UNLOCKbutton*2on the
Intelligent Key once.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once. The
driver’s door will unlock.
3. Push the UNLOCK
button again within
1 minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once. All the doors and the back door will unlock.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the UNLOCK
button
while the doors are locked.
. Opening any door (including the back door) .
. Pushing the ignition switch.
During this 1-minute time period, if the UNLOCK
button is pushed, all doors will be locked
automatically after another 1 minute.
Using panic alarmGUID-59EA98B6-1D77-41AB-9743-0E115B6D6823If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC
button*3on the
Intelligent Key for more than 1 second.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will stay on for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
.It has run for 25 seconds, or.Any of the buttons on the Intelligent Key is pushed. (Note: the PANIC button must
be pushed for more than 1 second.)
Setting hazard indicator and horn modeGUID-94C6507F-E952-4852-A5A1-A1457F195340This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn
mode when you first receive the vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK
button*1is pushed, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
When the UNLOCK
button*2is pushed,
the hazard indicator flashes once.
If horns are not necessary, the system can be
switched to the hazard indicator mode.
In hazard indicator mode, when the LOCK
button is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes
twice. When the UNLOCK
button is
pushed, neither the hazard indicator nor the
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