2009 Nissan cube Owner's Manual - Page 202

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE chime sounds. The engine will start. After step 3 is performed, when the ignition switch is pushed without depressing the brake pedal, the ignition switch position will change to ACC. NOTE: . When the ignition switch is pushed to the ACC or ON position or the engine is started by the above procedures, the Intelligent Key system warning light may blink in yellow even if the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. This is not a malfunction. To stop the warning light from blinking, touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent Key again. . If the Intelligent Key system warning light in the meter is blinking in green, replace the battery as soon as possible. (See "KEY BATTERY REPLACEMENT" in the "8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself" section.) . . Make sure the area around the vehicle is clear. Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and window washer fluid as frequently as possible, or at least whenever you refuel. Check that all windows and lights are clean. Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition. Also check tires for proper inflation. Lock all doors. Position seat and adjust head restraints. Adjust inside and outside mirrors. Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to do likewise. Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position. (See "WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS" in the "2. Instruments and controls" section.) STARTING THE ENGINE MODELS WITHOUT INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) models: Move the selector lever to the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position. (P is recommended.) The starter is designed so that it does not operate unless the selector lever is in either of the above positions. Manual Transmission (MT) models: Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position. Depress the clutch pedal fully to the floor. The starter is designed not to operate unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. 3. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turning the ignition switch to START. Release the switch when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the above procedure. . If the engine is very hard to start in extremely cold weather or when restarting, depress the accelerator pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to the floor) and hold it and then crank the engine. Release the accelerator pedal when the engine . . ... 5-12 Starting and driving