Drive belts
1. Alternator
2. Water pump
3. Drive belt auto-tensioner
4. Crankshaft pulley
5. Air conditioner compressor
Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF or LOCK position before servicing drive belts. The engine could rotate unexpectedly.
1. Visually inspect each belt for signs of unusual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If the belt is in poor condition or loose, have it replaced or adjusted by a NISSAN dealer.
2. Have the belts checked regularly for condition.
See also:
Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle)
- Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
- Do not spin your tires at high speed.
This could cause them to explode
and result in serious injury. Parts of
your vehicle could also overheat
and be da ...
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge
The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature.
The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range when the gauge needle points
within the zone show ...
Lounging About
Nissan says it wanted to make the Cube's cabin feel like a "casual lounge."
(When, pray tell, is a lounge not casual?) True to form, my test car's off-white
cabin had the modish feel of ...