2013 NISSAN CUBE transmission oil

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GUID-C31EA64C-8CAA-4D48-8D97-A3301DF78435
SSI0564
MR18DE ENGINE*GUID-73764065-69F2-48D8-B4B1-235D4A13CAC71. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-9)
2. Brake and clutch (*1) fluid reservoir (P.8-12)
3. Air cleaner (P.8-17)
4. Battery (P.8-13)— Jump starting (P.6-10)
5. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-12) 6. Engine drive belt location (P.8-15)
7. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-9)
8. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8)
9. Radiator filler cap (P.8-7)
— Vehicle overheat (P.6-12)
10. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-20)
* Shown with the resonator removed. For removal instructions, see “Engine compartment check
locations” (P.8-6) .
*1: for Manual Transmission (MT) models
Illustrated table of contents0-9
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Condition:

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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement...
........................................................ 8-2
Scheduled maintenance ...
.................................................... 8-2
General maintenance ...
......................................................... 8-2
Where to go for service ...
.................................................... 8-2
General maintenance ...
............................................................... 8-2
Explanation of maintenance items ...
................................... 8-2
Maintenance precautions ...
........................................................ 8-5
Engine compartment check locations ...
.................................. 8-6
MR18DE engine ...
.................................................................. 8-6
Engine cooling system ...
............................................................. 8-7
Checking engine coolant level ...
......................................... 8-8
Changing engine coolant ...
.................................................. 8-8
Engine oil ...
........................................................................\
............ 8-9
Checking engine oil level ...
.................................................. 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter ...
.......................................... 8-9
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ...
............ 8-11
Brake and clutch fluid ...
........................................................... 8-12
Window washer fluid ...
............................................................ 8-12
Battery ...
........................................................................\
............... 8-13
Jump starting ...
..................................................................... 8-15
Variable voltage control system (if so equipped) ...
.......... 8-15
Drive belt ...
........................................................................\
.......... 8-15
Spark plugs ...
........................................................................\
..... 8-16
Replacing spark plugs ...
.................................................... 8-16 Air cleaner
...
........................................................................\
....... 8-17
Windshield wiper blades ...
..................................................... 8-18
Cleaning ...
........................................................................\
... 8-18
Replacing ...
........................................................................\
. 8-18
Rear window wiper blade ...
................................................... 8-19
Brakes ...
........................................................................\
.............. 8-19
Self-adjusting brakes ...
.................................................... 8-19
Brake pad wear warning ...
.............................................. 8-19
Fuses ...
........................................................................\
................ 8-20
Engine compartment ...
..................................................... 8-20
Passenger compartment ...
.............................................. 8-22
Key battery replacement ...
...................................................... 8-23
Keyfob ...
........................................................................\
....... 8-24
Intelligent Key ...
.................................................................. 8-25
Lights ...
........................................................................\
................ 8-26
Headlights ...
........................................................................\
8-27
Exterior and interior lights ...
............................................ 8-28
Wheels and tires ...
................................................................... 8-30
Tire pressure ...
................................................................... 8-30
Tire labeling ...
..................................................................... 8-33
Types of tires ...
................................................................... 8-35
Tire chains ...
....................................................................... 8-35
Changing wheels and tires ...
.......................................... 8-36
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8-6Maintenance and do-it-yourself
improper servicing may result in operating
difficulties or excessive emissions, and could
affect your warranty coverage.If in doubt
about any servicing, we recommend that
it be done by a NISSAN dealer.
GUID-E15BBCFC-0996-4A69-A4F1-8DDFBEF1D2F9
SSI0564
MR18DE ENGINE*GUID-0976793B-7158-4222-9500-BD4F643F06681. Engine oil filler cap
2. Brake and clutch (*1) fluid reservoir
3. Air cleaner
4. Battery
5. Window washer fluid reservoir
6. Engine drive belt location 7. Engine oil dipstick
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Radiator filler cap
10. Fuse/fusible link holder
*1: for Manual Transmission (MT) models
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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After the operationGUID-551F46DF-D4CD-412E-9649-62852684D8501. Install the engine undercover into position asthe following steps.
a. Pull the center of the small plastic clips
out.
b. Hold the engine undercover into position.
c. Insert the clips through the undercover into the holes in the frame, then push the
center of the clips in to lock the clips in
place.
d. Install the bolts that hold the undercover in place. Be careful not to strip the bolts
or over-tighten them.
2. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
3. Dispose of waste oil and filter properly.
WARNING
. Prolonged and repeated contact
with used engine oil may cause skin
cancer.
. Try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made,
wash thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.
. Keep used engine oil out of reach of children.
GUID-767EC4AD-8D1A-4763-AA86-9857FAC52884When checking or replacement is required, we
recommend a NISSAN dealer for servicing.
CAUTION
.
Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid
NS-2. Do not mix with other fluids.
. Using transmission fluid other than
Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2
will damage the CVT, which is not
covered by the NISSAN new vehicle
limited warranty.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-11
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID
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9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants...
................... 9-2
Fuel recommendation ...
......................................................... 9-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ...
....................... 9-5
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ...
............................................... 9-6
Specifications ...
........................................................................\
..... 9-7
Engine ...
........................................................................\
............ 9-7
Wheels and tires ...
................................................................. 9-7
Dimensions and weights ...
................................................... 9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ...
........................................................................\
.. 9-8
Vehicle identification ...
................................................................. 9-8
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate ...
..................... 9-8
Vehicle identification number (chassis number) ...
.......... 9-9
Engine serial number ...
.......................................................... 9-9
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ...
....................... 9-9
Emission control information label ...
............................... 9-10
Tire and loading information label ...
................................ 9-10
Air conditioner specification label (if
so equipped) ...
..................................................................... 9-10 Installing front license plate
...
................................................ 9-11
Vehicle loading information ...
................................................. 9-12
Terms ...
........................................................................\
......... 9-12
Vehicle load capacity ...
.................................................... 9-13
Securing the load ...
.......................................................... 9-14
Loading tips ...
..................................................................... 9-14
Measurement of weights ...
.............................................. 9-15
Towing a trailer ...
....................................................................... 9-15
Flat towing ...
........................................................................\
....... 9-16
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ...
............. 9-16
Manual Transmission ...
..................................................... 9-16
Uniform tire quality grading ...
................................................. 9-16
Treadwear ...
........................................................................\
9-16
Traction AA, A, B and C ...
.............................................. 9-16
Temperature A, B and C ...
.............................................. 9-17
Emission control system warranty ...
..................................... 9-17
Reporting safety defects ...
..................................................... 9-18
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test ...
......... 9-19
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...
............................................. 9-19
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information ...
..... 9-20
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9-2Technical and consumer information
GUID-27399AFE-94DB-46B1-A2DE-C455CA41CC88The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
instructed in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended specifications
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 13-1/4 gal 11 gal 50 See “Fuel recommendation” (P.9-3).
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill With oil filter change 4-3/8 qt 3-5/8 qt4.1
.Engine oil with API Certification Mark*2
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30
Without oil filter change 4 qt3-3/8 qt 3.8
Cooling system
With reservoir CVT model
7-1/2 qt 6-1/4 qt 7.1
Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equivalent
MT model 7-1/4 qt6 qt6.8
Reservoir 3/4 qt5/8 qt 0.7
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid —— — Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2*3
Manual Transmission (MT) gear oil —— — API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-80
Brake and clutch fluid Refill to the proper oil level according to the instructions in
the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*4 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease —— — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant —— — HFC-134a (R-134a)*5
Air conditioning system lubricants —— — NISSAN A/C System Oil Type R or exact equivalent
Window washer fluid 1-1/4 gal1 gal 4.5Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
*1: For additional information, see “Engine oil” (P.8-9) for changing engine oil.
*2: For additional information, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” (P.9-5).
*3: Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle
limited warranty.
*4: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.
*5: For additional information, see “Vehicle identification” (P.9-8) for air conditioner specification label.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
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10-2
Checking engine coolant level...
............................. 8-8
Corrosion protection ...
.................................................... 7-6
Cruise control ...
............................................................... 5-21
Cup holders ...
.................................................................. 2-31
CVT, Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ...
...................................... 5-8, 5-15
D
Daytime running light system ...
................................... 2-26
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch ...
............................................... 2-24
Dimensions and weights ...
............................................. 9-8
Door open warning light ...
............................................ 2-13
Drive belt ...
....................................................................... 8-15
Driving Cold weather driving ...
........................................... 5-30
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ...
............................... 5-8, 5-15
Driving with manual transmission ...
............ 5-9, 5-19
Precautions when starting and driving ...
.............. 5-2
E
Economy, Fuel ...
.............................................................. 5-24
Electric power steering system ...
............................... 5-26
Electric power steering warning light ...
.................... 2-13
Emission control information label ...
.......................... 9-10
Emission control system warranty ...
........................... 9-17
Engine Before starting the engine ...
................................. 5-12
Break-in schedule ...
................................................ 5-23
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant ...
...................................... 8-8
Changing engine oil and filter ...
.............................. 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ...
............................. 8-8 Checking engine oil level
...
...................................... 8-9
Coolant temperature gauge ...
................................. 2-7
Emergency engine shut off ...
................................ 5-11
Engine block heater ...
............................................. 5-31
Engine compartment check locations ...
................ 8-6
Engine cooling system ...
........................................... 8-7
Engine oil ...
................................................................... 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ...
........... 9-5
Engine oil viscosity ...
.................................................. 9-5
Engine serial number ...
.............................................. 9-9
Engine specifications ...
............................................. 9-7
If your vehicle overheats ...
..................................... 6-12
Starting the engine ...
.............................................. 5-13
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...
................................... 9-19
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...
................................ 5-2
Extended storage fuse warning ...
................................. 2-6
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ...
................. 9-9
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter ...
.................................... 8-17
Changing engine oil and filter ...
.............................. 8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...
....... 6-2
Flat tire ...
............................................................................. 6-3
Flat towing ...
.................................................................... 9-16
Floor mat cleaning ...
........................................................ 7-5
Fluid Brake and clutch fluid ...
......................................... 8-12
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ...
.............................................................. 8-11
Engine coolant ...
......................................................... 8-7
Engine oil ...
................................................................... 8-9
Window washer fluid ...
.......................................... 8-12
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD) player ...
.... 4-32 FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player
...
................................................................... 4-39
Fog light switch ...
........................................................... 2-28
Front manual seat adjustment ...
.................................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light ...
.............. 1-48
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ...
............................. 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints ...
.............................. 1-9
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ...
............................... 9-2
Distance to empty ...
................................................... 2-9
Fuel economy ...
........................................................ 5-24
Fuel octane rating ...
................................................... 9-3
Fuel recommendation ...
............................................. 9-3
Fuel-filler cap ...
......................................................... 3-21
Fuel-filler door ...
....................................................... 3-21
Gauge ...
........................................................................ 2-8
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips ...
......................................... 5-23
Fuses ...
.............................................................................. 8-20
Fusible links ...
.................................................................. 8-21
G
Gas cap ...
......................................................................... 3-21
Gauge ...
.............................................................................. 2-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...
.................... 2-7
Fuel gauge ...
................................................................ 2-8
Odometer ...
.................................................................. 2-5
Speedometer ...
............................................................ 2-5
Tachometer ...
............................................................... 2-7
Trip computer ...
........................................................... 2-9
General maintenance ...
................................................... 8-2
Glove box ...
...................................................................... 2-33
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