2014 Nissan Cube Owner’s Manual

The 2014 Nissan Cube was a unique and unusual small car that stood out because of its boxy design and usefulness. As a city-friendly car, the 2014 Cube had an asymmetrical, eye-catching exterior with rounded edges and a window that went all the way around the back. It had a surprising amount of headroom and legroom inside, and up to five people could sit comfortably. It had a fuel-efficient 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine under the hood, which made driving in the city smooth and easy. The 2014 Nissan Cube was made to appeal to young, practical drivers in cities who were looking for an affordable and unique way to get around. Its quirky style, functional design, and variety of available features, such as an innovative asymmetrical rear door and stylish interior accents, were meant to do this.

AUDIO SYSTEM

Radio
Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position and push the PWR (power/VOL (volume) control to turn on the radio. If you listen to the radio with the engine not running, the ignition switch should be placed in the ACC position.
Radio reception is affected by station signal strength, distance from the radio transmitter, buildings, bridges, mountains, and other external influences. Intermittent changes in reception quality normally are caused by these external influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the vehicle may influence radio reception quality.

Radio reception
Your NISSAN radio system is equipped with state-of-the-art electronic circuits to enhance radio reception. These circuits are designed to extend the reception range and enhance the quality of that reception.
However, there are some general characteristics of both FM and AM radio signals that can affect radio reception quality in a moving vehicle, even when the finest equipment is used. These characteristics are completely normal in a given reception area and do not indicate any malfunction in your NISSAN radio system.
Reception conditions will constantly change because of vehicle movement. Buildings, terrain, signal distance, and interference from other vehicles can work against ideal reception. Described below are some of the factors that can affect your radio reception.
Some cellular phones or other devices may cause interference or a buzzing noise to come from the audio system speakers. Storing the device in a different location may reduce or eliminate the noise.

FM radio reception

• Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 to 30 miles (40 to 48 km), with monaural (single channel) FM having slightly more range than stereo FM. External influences may sometimes interfere with FM station reception even if the FM station is within 25 miles (40 km). The strength of the FM signal is directly related to the distance between the transmitter and receiver. FM signals follow a line-of-sight path, exhibiting many of the same characteristics as light. For example, they will reflect off objects.
• Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away from a station transmitter, the signals will tend to fade and/or drift.
• Static and flutter: During signal interference from buildings, large hills, or due to antenna position, usually in conjunction with increased distance from the station transmitter, static or flutter can be heard. This can be reduced by lowering the treble setting to reduce the treble response.
• Multipath reception: Because of the reflective characteristics of FM signals, direct and reflected signals reach the receiver at the same time. The signals may cancel each other, resulting in momentary flutter or loss of sound.

AM radio reception
AM signals, because of their low frequency, can bend around objects and skip along the ground. In addition, the signals can be bounced off the ionosphere and bent back to earth. Because of these characteristics. AM signals are also subject to interference as they travel from transmitter to receiver.

• Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passing through freeway underpasses or in areas with many tall buildings. It can also occur for several seconds during ionospheric turbulence even in areas where no obstacles exist.
• Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical power lines, electric signs, and even traffic lights.

Satellite radio reception (if so equipped)

• When the satellite radio is first installed or the battery has been replaced, the satellite radio may not work properly. This is not a malfunction. Wait more than 10 minutes with the satellite radio ON and the vehicle away from any metal or large buildings for the satellite radio to receive all of the necessary data.
• The satellite radio mode requires an active SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription. Satellite radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam.
• Satellite radio performance may be affected if cargo carried on the roof blocks the satellite radio signal.
• If possible, do not put cargo near the satellite antenna.
• A buildup of ice on the satellite radio antenna can affect satellite radio performance. Remove the ice to restore satellite radio reception.

Compact Disc (CD) player

• Do not force a compact disc into the CD insert slot. This could damage the CD and/or CD player.
• During cold weather or rainy days, the player may malfunction due to the humidity. If this occurs, remove the CD and dehumidify or ventilate the player completely.
• The player may skip while driving on rough roads.
• The CD player sometimes cannot function when the passenger compartment temperature is extremely high. Decrease the temperature before use.
• Only use high-quality 4.7 in (12 cm) round discs that have the “COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO” logo on the disc or packaging.
• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight.
• CDs that are of poor quality, dirty, scratched, covered with fingerprints, or that have pin holes may not work properly.
• The following CDs may not work properly:
  • Copy control compact discs (CCCD)
  • Recordable compact discs (CD-R)
  • Rewritable compact discs (CD-RW)
• Do not use the following CDs as they may cause the CD player to malfunction.
  • 3.1 in (8 cm) discs
  • CDs that are not round
  • CDs with a paper label
  • CDs that are warped, scratched, or have abnormal edges
• This audio system can only play prerecorded CDs. It has no capability to record or burn CDs.
• If the CD cannot be played, one of the following messages will be displayed.
  Check Disc:

   

  • Confirm that the CD is inserted correctly (the label side is facing up, etc.).
  • Confirm that the CD is not bent or warped and it is free of scratches.

1. Push Eject: This is an error due to the temperature inside the player is too high. Remove the CD by pushing the EJECT button, and after a short time reinsert the CD. The CD can be played when the temperature of the player returns to normal.
2. Unplayable Track: The file is unplayable in this audio system (only MP3 or WMA CD).

FAQ’s