2009 Nissan Cube review
Scion's quasi-iconic xB has finally encountered some lookalikes in the 2010 Kia Soul and 2009 Nissan Cube. Both cars hit the market last spring. I've spent considerable time in all three, and am ready to call some results. The Cube is the best choice for the group's advertised environment: Metropolis. But few drivers rack up all of their miles in urban areas, and for shoppers who want their vehicle to meet a wider set of needs, Nissan's box-car turns out to be a lot less viable.
The Cube comes in four trim levels: 1.8, 1.8 S, 1.8 SL and the tricked-out Krom ("Chrome") edition. Nissan offers manual or automatic transmissions, but the 1.8 SL and Krom come only with automatics. I drove a stick-shift Cube 1.8 S. Compare the four trims here.
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Engine compartment check locations
Engine compartment check locations
1. Power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Engine oil filler cap.
3. Brake fluid reservoir.
4. Air cleaner.
5. Fuse block.
6. Battery.
7. Fuse/fusible link box.
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Fail-safe
When the fail-safe operation occurs, the CVT will
not be shifted into the selected driving position.
If the vehicle is driven under extreme conditions,
such as excessive wheel spinning
and subs ...
Engine coolant temperature gauge
The gauge A indicates the engine coolant
temperature.
The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range when the gauge is within the zone
B shown in the illustration.
The engine cool ...