2009 NISSAN VERSA HATCHBACK trunk release

Sedan
1. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-26 )
2. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-19)
3. Antenna (P. 4-28)
4. Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-6)
5. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-26)
6. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation
(P. 3-27, 9-4)
7. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)
8. Trunk opener switch/NISSAN Intelligent
Key ™ (if so equipped) (P. 3-24 / 3-13)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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Illustrated table of contents0-5
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system keys..........3-2
NISSAN Intelligent Key™ (if so equipped).........3-3
Doors............................................3-4
Locking with key................................3-4
Locking with inside lock knob . ...................3-5
Locking with power door lock switch
(if so equipped)................................3-5
Automatic Door Locks (if so equipped)............3-6
Child safety rear door lock.......................3-6
Remote keyless entry system (models without
NISSAN Intelligent Key™) (if so equipped)............3-7
How to use remote keyless entry system..........3-8
NISSAN Intelligent Key™ (if so equipped)...........3-10
Operating range...............................3-11
Door locks/unlocks precaution..................3-12
NISSAN Intelligent Key™ operation..............3-13
How to use the remote keyless entry
function......................................3-16
Warning lights and audible reminders............3-19Warning signals...............................3-19
Troubleshooting guide.........................3-21
Hood...........................................3-22
Rear hatch (Hatchback)...........................3-23
Opening the rear hatch.........................3-23
Rear hatch release.............................3-24
Trunk lid (Sedan).................................3-24
Opening the trunk lid...........................3-25
Key operation.................................3-25
Interior trunk lid release........................3-26
Fuel-filler door...................................3-26
Opener operation..............................3-26
Fuel-filler cap.................................3-27
Steering wheel...................................3-28
Tilt operation..................................3-28
Sun visors.......................................3-28
Vanity mirrors (if so equipped)...................3-29
Mirrors..........................................3-29
Rearview mirror...............................3-29
Outside mirrors...............................
3-29
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REAR HATCH RELEASE
The rear hatch release mechanism allows the rear
hatch to be opened in the event of a discharged
battery.
To release the rear hatch from the inside of the
vehicle, perform the following operations:
1. Fold the rear seats down. See “Folding rear
seat” in the “Safety — seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” section.
2. Put a hand or a suitable tool in the underside
of the rear hatch to access the release lever
A. Move the release lever to the right. The
rear hatch will be unlatched.3. Push the rear hatch up to open.
NOTE:
If you had to open the rear hatch using this
lever, have your vehicle checked by a
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING
●Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Ex-
haust gas” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
●Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously in-
jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear
seatback and trunk lid securely latched
when not in use, and prevent children’s
access to car keys.
LPD0352
TRUNK LID (Sedan)
3-24Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE
WARNING
Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from playing
and becoming locked in the trunk where
they could be seriously injured. Keep the
car locked, with the rear seatback and
trunk lid securely latched when not in use,
and prevent children’s access to car keys.
The interior trunk lid release mechanism provides
a means of escape for children and adults in the
event they become locked inside the trunk.To open the trunk from the inside, rotate the
illuminated lever
1until the lock releases and
push up on the trunk lid. The release lever is made
of a material that glows in the dark after a brief
exposure to ambient light.
The handle is located inside the trunk compart-
ment on the trunk lock at the center of the trunk
lid.
OPENER OPERATION
The fuel-filler lid release is located below the
instrument panel. To open the fuel-filler lid, pull
the release. To lock, close the fuel-filler lid se-
curely.
WPD0405
Rear tank opener
WPD0372
FUEL-FILLER DOOR
3-26Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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Fuses ......................8-23
Fusible links...................8-24
G
Gascap.....................3-26
Gauge
Fuelgauge..................2-5
Odometer...................2-4
Speedometer.................2-3
Tachometer..................2-4
Trip odometer.................2-4
Generalmaintenance ..............8-2
Glovebox....................2-26
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth....4-29
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-22
Head restraints..................1-6
Active Head Restraint............1-6
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-19
Headlightcontrolswitch............2-19
Headlights....................8-29
Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-3
Heater operation...............4-4
Hood release..................3-22
Horn.......................2-22
I
Ignition switch..................5-7Immobilizer system.........2-15,3-2,5-12
Important vehicle information label.......9-11
In-cabin microfilter...............8-20
Increasing fuel economy............5-26
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).....................2-6
Inside mirror...................3-29
Instrument brightness control.........2-21
Instrument panel..............0-7,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch........2-21
Intelligent Key system
Key operating range............3-11
Mechanical key................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation......3-16
Troubleshooting guide...........3-21
Warningsignals...............3-21
Interiorlight...................2-34
Interior trunk lid release.............3-26
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-17
J
Jump starting...................6-7
K
Keyfob battery replacement..........8-26
Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)........3-16
Keys, Except Intelligent Key...........3-2
Keys, For Intelligent Key system.........3-3L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-11
Emission control information label.....9-11
Engine serial number............9-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-11
Tire and Loading Information label.....9-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................9-10
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-50
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) System..............1-17
License plate
Installing the license plate.........9-12
Light
Airbagwarninglight.........1-50,2-11
Brake light (See stop light).........8-30
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-7
Bulbreplacement..............8-30
Charge warning light.............2-8
Fog light switch...............2-21
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-19
Headlight control switch..........2-19
Headlights..................8-29
Interior light.................2-34
Lightbulbs..................8-29
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-9
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-10
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-44
Security indicator light...........2-13
Trunklight..................2-35
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-6
10-3
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Tire and Loading Information label.....9-12
Tirechains..................8-41
Tireplacard.................9-12
Tirepressure ................8-34
Tirerotation.................8-41
Types of tires................8-40
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-17
Wheels and tires..............8-34
Wheel/tire size................9-9
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-9
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . .5-3
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-19
Towing
Flattowing..................9-17
Towtrucktowing..............6-10
Trailer towing................9-17
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)....8-13
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid .....................8-14
Driving with automatic transmission....5-14
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-17
Driving with manual transmission.....5-21
Selectorleverlockrelease .....5-16,5-20
Travel (See registering your vehicle in
another country).................9-10
Trip odometer...................2-4
Trunk access through the rear seat.......1-4
Trunklight....................2-35
Turnsignalswitch................2-21U
Uniform tire quality grading...........9-17
V
Vanity mirror...................3-29
Vehicle dimensions and weights........9-9
Vehicle identification..............9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number)................9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . .9-10
Vehicle loading information...........9-13
Vehicle recovery.............6-12,6-13
Vehicle security system.............2-14
Vehicle security system
(NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start.............2-15,3-2,5-12
Ventilators.....................4-2
W
Warning
Air bag warning light.........1-50,2-11
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.......2-22Lowfuelwarninglight............2-9
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-9
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-10
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-44
Seatbeltwarninglight...........2-11
Vehicle security system...........2-14
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-50
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)....9-9
Wheels and tires................8-34
Wheel/tire size..................9-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle
in another country................9-10
Window washer fluid..............8-16
Windows
Locking passengers’ windows.......2-30
Manual windows..............2-31
Power rear windows............2-30
Power windows...............2-29
Rear power windows............2-30
Windshield wiper and washer switch.....2-17
Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-18
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-17
Wiperblades................8-20
10-6
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