2014 NISSAN CUBE cooling

When performing any inspection or mainte-
nance work on your vehicle, always take care
to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or
damage to the vehicle. The following are general
precautions which should be closely observed.
WARNING
.Park the vehicle on a level surface,
apply the parking brake securely
and block the wheels to prevent
the vehicle from moving. Move the
shift lever to the P (Park) position
(CVT model) or the shift lever to the
N (Neutral) position (MT model) .
. Be sure the ignition switch is in the
OFF or LOCK position when per-
forming any parts replacement or
repairs.
. If you must work with the engine
running, keep your hands, clothing,
hair and tools away from moving
fans, belts and any other moving
parts.
. It is advisable to secure or remove
any loose clothing and remove any
jewelry, such as rings, watches, etc.
before working on your vehicle. .
Always wear eye protection when-
ever you work on your vehicle.
. If you must run the engine in an
enclosed space such as a garage, be
sure there is proper ventilation for
exhaust gases to escape.
. Never get under the vehicle while it
is supported only by a jack. If it is
necessary to work under the vehicle,
support it with safety stands.
. Keep smoking materials, flame and
sparks away from fuel tank and the
battery.
. The fuel filter or fuel lines should be
serviced by a NISSAN dealer be-
cause the fuel lines are under high
pressure even when the engine is
off.
CAUTION
.Do not work under the hood while
the engine is hot. Turn the engine
off and wait until it cools down.
. Avoid direct contact with used en-
gine oil and coolant. Improperly
disposed engine oil, and engine coolant and/or other vehicle fluids
can damage the environment. Al-
ways conform to local regulations
for disposal of vehicle fluid.
. Never leave the engine or the CVT
related component harnesses dis-
connected while the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
. Never connect or disconnect the
battery or any transistorized com-
ponent while the ignition switch is
in the ON position.
. Your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic engine cooling fan. It may
come on at any time without warn-
ing, even if the ignition key is in the
OFF position and the engine is not
running. To avoid injury, always
disconnect the negative battery
cable before working near the fan.
This “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
gives instructions regarding only those items
which are relatively easy for an owner to perform.
A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is also
available. (See “Owner’s Manual/Service Man-
ual order information” (P.9-20).)
You should be aware that incomplete or
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-5
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS

SDI2394
Removing the resonator
Remove the resonator*Aif necessary. Pull the
resonator upward to remove it. Install the
resonator securely after any inspection or
maintenance work is performed. The engine cooling system is filled at the factory
with a pre-diluted mixture of 50% Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) and
50% water to provide year-round anti-freeze
and coolant protection. The antifreeze solution
contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional
engine cooling system additives are not neces-
sary.
WARNING
.
Never remove the radiator or cool-
ant reservoir cap when the engine is
hot. Wait until the engine and
radiator cool down. Serious burns
could be caused by high pressure
fluid escaping from the radiator.
See precautions in “If your vehicle
overheats” (P.6-12) of this manual.
. The radiator is equipped with a
pressure type radiator cap. To pre-
vent engine damage, use only a
genuine NISSAN radiator cap.
CAUTION
.Never use any cooling system ad-
ditives such as radiator sealer. Ad- ditives may clog the cooling system
and cause damage to the engine,
transmission and/or cooling sys-
tem.
. When adding or replacing coolant,
be sure to use only Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Cool-
ant (blue) or equivalent. Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Cool-
ant (blue) is pre-diluted to provide
antifreeze protection to −348 F
(−378C) . If additional freeze protec-
tion is needed due to weather where
you operate your vehicle, add Gen-
uine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/
Coolant (blue) concentrate follow-
ing the directions on the container.
If an equivalent coolant other than
Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-
freeze/Coolant (blue) is used, fol-
low the coolant manufacturer’s
instructions to maintain minimum
antifreeze protection to −348 F
(−378C) . The use of other types of
coolant solutions other than Genu-
ine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/
Coolant (blue) or equivalent may
damage the engine cooling system.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-7
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

8-8Maintenance and do-it-yourself
.The life expectancy of the factory-fill
coolant is 105,000 miles (168,000
km) or 7 years. Mixing any other
type of coolant other than Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Cool-
ant (blue) , including Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Cool-
ant (green) , or the use of non-
distilled water will reduce the life
expectancy of the factory-fill cool-
ant. Refer to the NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide for more
details.
SDI2385
CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
Check the coolant level in the reservoir when
the engine is cold. If the coolant level is below
the MIN level
*2, open the reservoir cap and
add coolant up to the MAX level
*1. If the
reservoir is empty, check the coolant level in the
radiator when the engine is cold. If there is
insufficient coolant in the radiator, fill the radiator
with coolant up to the filler opening and also add
it to the reservoir up to the MAX level
*1.
Tighten the cap securely after adding engine
coolant.
If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, have it checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
Major cooling system repairs should be per-
formed by a NISSAN dealer. The service
procedures can be found in the appropriate
NISSAN Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine overheat-
ing.
WARNING
. To avoid the danger of being
scalded, never change the coolant
when the engine is hot.
. Never remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot. Serious burns
could be caused by high pressure
fluid escaping from the radiator.
. Avoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made,
wash thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.
. Keep coolant out of reach of chil-
dren and pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.

9-2Technical and consumer information
The 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 gal50 See “Fuel recommendation” (P.9-4).
Engine oil
Drain and refill With oil filter change 4-7/8 qt4 qt4.6.
For additional information, see “Engine oil” (P.8-9) for changing engine oil.
. Engine oil with API Certification Mark
. For additional information, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation”
(P.9-6).
. Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30
Without oil filter change
4-5/8 qt 3-7/8 qt4.4
Cooling sys-
tem 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 qt 6 qt6.8
Reservoir 3/4 qt5/8 qt 0.7
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid —— —.
Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2
. 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.
Manual Transmission (MT) gear oil —— —.
Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) TL/JR Type 75W-80 or
equivalent
. If Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) TL/JR Type is not
available, API GL-4+, Viscosity SAE 75W-80 may be used as a temporary
replacement. However, use Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid
(MTF) TL/JR Type as soon as it is available.
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* or equivalent DOT 3
*: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.
Multi-purpose grease —— — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant —— —.
HFC-134a (R-134a)
. For additional information, see “Vehicle identification” (P.9-9) for air
conditioner specification label.
Air conditioning system lubricants —— — NISSAN A/C System Oil Type R or exact equivalent
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS

10-2
Checking engine coolant level............................. 8-8
Corrosion protection .................................................... 7-6
Cruise control............................................................... 5-21
Cup holders.................................................................. 2-29
CVT, Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ...................................... 5-8, 5-14
D
Defroster switch, Rear window
defroster switch........................................................... 2-24
Dimensions and weights............................................. 9-9
Door open warning light............................................ 2-13
Drive belt....................................................................... 8-15
Driving Cold weather driving........................................... 5-30
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ............................... 5-8, 5-14
Driving with manual transmission............ 5-8, 5-18
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.......................... 9-11
Emission control system warranty........................... 9-18
EngineBefore 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 compartment check locations................ 8-6
Engine cooling system........................................... 8-7
Engine oil................................................................... 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation........... 9-6
Engine oil viscosity.................................................. 9-6
Engine serial number........................................... 9-10
Engine specifications ............................................. 9-8
If your vehicle overheats..................................... 6-12
Starting the engine .............................................. 5-12
Event Data Recorders (EDR)................................... 9-19
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)................................ 5-2
Extended storage fuse warning................................. 2-6
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label..................................... 9-10
Filter Air cleaner housing filter .................................... 8-16
Changing engine oil and filter.............................. 8-9
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch)....... 6-2
Flat tire............................................................................. 6-3
Flat towing .................................................................... 9-17
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........................................................... 2-27
Front manual seat adjustment.................................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light.............. 1-49
Front seat, Front seat adjustment............................. 1-3
Front-seat active head restraint............................... 1-10
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants............................... 9-2
Distance to empty................................................... 2-9
Fuel economy........................................................ 5-24
Fuel octane rating ................................................... 9-4
Fuel recommendation............................................. 9-4
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...................................................................... 2-31
H
Hands-Free Phone System, Bluetooth®............... 4-50
Hazard warning flasher switch................................... 6-2
Head restraints/headrests........................................... 1-6