2008 NISSAN VERSA HATCHBACK transmission oil

Your engine was filled with a high-quality engine
oil when it was built. You do not have to change
the oil before the first recommended change
interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend
upon how you use your vehicle.
Operation under the following conditions may
require more frequent oil and filter changes:
crepeated short distance driving at cold out-
side temperatures
cdriving in dusty conditions
cextensive idling
cstop and go commuting
Refer to the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide” for the maintenance schedule.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your NISSAN
vehicle must be charged with the refriger-
ant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the oil, NISSAN
A/C system oil Type R (automatic and
manual transmission only) , Type S (CVT
only) or the exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil will
cause severe damage to the air condition-
ing system and will require the replace-
ment of all air conditioner system
components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
NISSAN vehicle does not harm the earth’s ozone
layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect the
earth’s atmosphere, certain government regula-
tions require the recovery and recycling of any
refrigerant during automotive air conditioner sys-
tem service. A NISSAN dealer has the trained
technicians and equipment needed to recover
and recycle your air conditioner system refriger-
ant.
Contact a NISSAN dealer when servicing your air
conditioner system.
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10 Index
A
Active Head Restraint..............1-6
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-35
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system).................1-42
Side and curtain (See supplemental side
air bag and curtain side-impact air bag
system)...................1-46
Air bag warning labels.............1-49
Air bag warning light...........1-49, 2-11
Air cleaner housing filter............8-18
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation...........4-5
Air conditioner service............4-9
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations..............9-6
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-3
Servicing air conditioner...........4-9
Air flow charts..................4-6
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).........2-14
Anchor point locations.............1-19
Antenna.....................4-28
Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-7
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)........5-28
Armrests.....................1-5
Audible reminders................2-13Audio system..................4-10
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-24
Compact disc (CD) player.........4-18
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-16
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer...................4-20
Radio....................4-10
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-27
Automatic
Automatic power window switch.....2-29
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . . .8-11
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-13
Transmission selector lever lock
release................5-15, 5-19
B
Battery......................8-14
Charge warning light.............2-8
Before starting the engine...........5-11
Belt (See drive belt)..............8-17
Block heater
Engine....................5-31
BluetoothThands-free phone system.....4-29
Booster seats..................1-30
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-28
Brake fluid..................8-13
Brake light (See stop light).........8-28
Brake system................5-27Brake warning light..............2-7
Brake wear indicators........2-13, 8-20
Parking brake operation..........5-22
Self-adjusting brakes............8-20
Brakes......................8-20
Break-in schedule................5-25
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-21
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-7
Bulb replacement................8-28
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...................9-2
Car phone or CB radio.............4-28
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-12
CD care and cleaning.............4-26
CD changer (See audio system)........4-24
CD player (See audio system).........4-18
Child restraint with top tether strap......1-19
Child restraints..........1-10, 1-15, 1-17
Precautions on child
restraints............1-15, 1-24, 1-30
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-19
Child safety rear door lock............3-6
Chimes, audible reminders...........2-13
Cleaning exterior and interior..........7-2
Clock...................4-17, 4-21
Clutch
Clutch fluid.................8-13
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C.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Cold weather driving..............5-29
Compact disc (CD) player...........4-18
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . .5-17
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.....................8-12
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-17
Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel)......4-27
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-3
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Checking engine coolant level........8-7
Corrosion protection...............7-5
Cruise control..................5-23
Cup holders...................2-25
Curtain side-impact air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system)..........1-46
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only)..................2-20
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-19
Dimensions and weights.............9-8
Dimmer switch for instrument panel......2-21
Door locks....................3-4
Door open warning light.............2-8
Drive belt....................8-17Driving
Cold weather driving............5-29
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-17
Driving with manual transmission.....5-20
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
E
Economy - fuel.................5-25
Emission control information label.......9-10
Emission control system warranty.......9-17
Engine
Before starting the engine.........5-11
Block heater.................5-31
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Changing engine oil.............8-9
Changing engine oil filter..........8-10
Checking engine coolant level........8-7
Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine compartment check locations. . . .8-6
Engine cooling system............8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil pressure warning light......2-8
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Engine serial number............9-10
Engine specifications.............9-7
Starting the engine.............5-12
Event data recorders..............9-19
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)........5-2
Eyeglass case..................2-25F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch)......2-22
Flat tire......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-4
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . . .8-11
Brake fluid..................8-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Clutch fluid.................8-13
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................8-12
Engine coolant................8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Window washer fluid............8-14
F.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Fog light switch.................2-21
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system).....1-42
Front seats....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-25
Fuel gauge..................2-5
Fuel octane rating..............9-4
Fuel recommendation............9-3
Fuel-filler door and cap...........3-26
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever......3-26
Fuses......................8-21
Fusible links...................8-23
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Tire and Loading Information label.....9-11
Tire chains..................8-38
Tire placard.................9-11
Tire pressure................8-32
Tire rotation.................8-39
Types of tires................8-37
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-16
Wheels and tires..............8-32
Wheel/tire size................9-8
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-9
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . .5-3
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-19
Towing
Flat towing..................9-16
Tow truck towing..............6-11
Trailer towing................9-16
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF). . . .8-11
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.....................8-12
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-17
Driving with manual transmission.....5-20
Selector lever lock release.....5-15, 5-19
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country)......................9-9
Trip odometer...................2-4
Trunk access through the rear seat.......1-4
Trunk light....................2-34
Turn signal switch................2-21U
Uniform tire quality grading...........9-16
V
Vanity mirror...................3-28
Vehicle dimensions and weights........9-8
Vehicle identification...............9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number).................9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate. . . .9-9
Vehicle loading information...........9-12
Vehicle recovery.............6-13, 6-14
Vehicle security system.............2-14
Vehicle security system
(NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start.............2-15, 3-2, 5-11
Ventilators.....................4-2
W
Warning
Air bag warning light.........1-49, 2-11
Anti-lock brake warning light........2-7
Battery charge warning light.........2-8
Brake warning light..............2-7
Door open warning light...........2-8
Engine oil pressure warning light......2-8
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-22Low fuel warning light............2-9
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-9
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-10
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-43
Seat belt warning light...........2-11
Vehicle security system...........2-14
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-49
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-6
Warning lights..................2-6
Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-18
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-17
Weights (See dimensions and weights). . . .9-8
Wheels and tires................8-32
Wheel/tire size..................9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country..................9-9
Window washer fluid..............8-14
Windows
Locking passengers’ windows.......2-29
Manual windows..............2-30
Power rear windows............2-29
Power windows...............2-28
Rear power windows............2-29
Windshield wiper and washer switch.....2-17
Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-18
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-17
Wiper blades................8-19
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