2012 Nissan cube Owner's Manual - Page 220

WARNING Apply the parking brake if the selector lever is in any position while the engine is not running. Failure to do so could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll away and result in serious personal injury or property damage. If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF or ACC position for any reason while the selector lever is in any positions other than the P (Park), the ignition switch cannot be placed in the LOCK position. If the ignition switch cannot be placed in the LOCK position, perform the following steps: 1. Apply the parking brake when the vehicle is stopped. 2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position while depressing the foot brake pedal. 3. Move the selector lever to the P (Park) position. 4. Models with Intelligent Key system: Place the ignition switch in the OFF position. Models without Intelligent Key system: Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position. CAUTION To prevent transmission damage, move the selector lever to the P (Park) or R (Reverse) position only when the vehicle is completely stopped. P (Park): Use this selector position when the vehicle is parked or when starting the engine. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped. The brake pedal must be depressed and the selector lever button pushed in to move the selector lever from N (Neutral) or any drive position to P (Park). Apply the parking brake. When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake first, then move the selector lever to the P (Park) position. R (Reverse): Use this position to back up. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before selecting the R (Reverse) position. The brake pedal must be depressed and the selector lever button pushed in to move the selector lever from P (Park), N (Neutral) or any driving position to R (Reverse). N (Neutral): Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged. The engine can be started in this position. You may shift to N (Neutral) and restart a stalled engine while the vehicle is moving. D (Drive): Use this position for all normal forward driving. L (Low): Use this position for maximum engine braking on steep downhill gradients/climbing steep slopes and whenever approaching sharp bends. Do not use the L (Low) position in any other circumstances. 5-16 Starting and driving