2010 NISSAN VERSA HATCHBACK Owners Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SymptomPossible CauseRemedy
When pushing the door handle request
switch The front door beep sounds for approxi-
mately 2 seconds.
The doors cannot be locked.Take out the Intelligent Key from the vehicle
and push the door handle request switch.
When closing the doors The front door beep sounds for approxi-
mately 10 seconds.
The ignition switch is not in the LOCK
position.Place the ignition switch to LOCK.
The key warning light in the instrument
panel blinks in red and the front door warn-
ing beep sounds for approximately 3
seconds. The Intelligent Key is not in the vehicle. Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
The front door beep sounds for approxi-
mately 3 seconds and all doors unlock. The Intelligent Key is left in the vehicle. Take out the Intelligent Key from the vehicle
and close the door.
When opening the driver’s door A warning chime sounds continuously. The ignition switch is not in the LOCK
position, or the mechanical key is inserted
into the ignition knob.Turn the ignition knob to LOCK.
Remove the mechanical key from the igni-
tion knob.
When stopping the engine The P position warning light in the instru-
ment panel blinks in red. The shift selector is not in the P (Park)
position.Make sure that the shift selector is in the P
(Park) position and place the ignition switch
to LOCK.
When turning the ignition knob The warning chime sounds The ignition switch is not in the LOCK
position.Place the ignition switch in the LOCK
position.
When starting the engine The key warning light in the instrument
panel blinks in green. The battery charge is low.
Replace the battery with a new one. See
“Battery replacement” in the “Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section.
When turning the ignition switch A warning chime sounds continuously. The ignition switch is not turned to the
LOCK position.Place the ignition switch in the LOCK
position.
A warning chime sounds continuously and
the Intelligent Key lock warning light blinks.
When pushing the ignition switch The Intelligent Key system warning light in
the instrument panel illuminates red. The Intelligent Key is not in the vehicle. If the Intelligent Key system warning light
illuminates red even while you are carrying
the Intelligent Key, the battery is completely
discharged. Replace the battery with a new
one. See “Battery replacement” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
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1. Pull the hood lock release handle1located
below the instrument panel until the hood
springs up slightly.
2. Locate the lever
2in between the hood and
grille and push the lever sideways with your
fingertips.
3. Raise the hood
3.
4. Remove the support rod
4and insert it into
the slot
5. Hold the coated parts
Awhen removing or
resetting the support rod. Avoid direct con-
tact with the metal parts, as they may be
hot immediately after the engine has been
stopped.
When closing the hood, return the support rod to
its original position, lower the hood to approxi-
mately 12 inches (30 cm) above the latch and
release it. This allows proper engagement of the
hood latch.
WARNING
● Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ure to do so could cause the hood to fly
open and result in an accident.
● If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
WPD0463
HOOD
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WARNING
The rear hatch must be closed securely
before driving. An open rear hatch could
allow dangerous exhaust gases to be
drawn inside the vehicle. See “Exhaust
gas” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
OPENING THE REAR HATCH
To open the rear hatch, unlock it with one of the
following operations, then push the opener
switch
A.
● Push the power door lock switch to the
unlock position.
● Unlock all doors using the key.
● Press the
button on the keyfob (if
equipped) twice. See “Remote keyless entry
system” earlier in this section. ●
Push the rear hatch request switch or door
handle request switch (if equipped) twice.
See “NISSAN Intelligent Key™” earlier in this
section.
● Press the
button on the Intelligent Key
(if equipped) twice. See “NISSAN Intelligent
Key™” earlier in this section.
SPA2048
REAR HATCH (Hatchback)
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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 of
this manual. 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)
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OPENING THE TRUNK LID USING
THE OPENER SWITCH (if so
equipped)
To open the trunk lid, unlock it with one of the
following operations, then push the opener
switch
A.
● Push the trunk request switch or door
handle request switch (if equipped) . See
“NISSAN Intelligent Key™” earlier in this sec-
tion.
● Press the
button on the Intelligent Key
(if equipped) . See “NISSAN Intelligent
Key™” earlier in this section. ●
Press the
button on the keyfob (if
equipped) . See “Remote keyless entry sys-
tem” earlier in this section.
● Unlock the driver’s door using the key or
inside door lock knob.
● Push the power door lock switch to the
unlock position.
To close the trunk lid, lower and push the trunk lid
down securely.
KEY OPERATION
To open the trunk lid, turn the key clockwise. To
close the trunk lid, lower and push the trunk lid
down securely.
SPA2051WPD0404
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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
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FUEL-FILLER CAP
The fuel-filler cap is a ratcheting type. Turn the
cap counterclockwise to remove. To tighten, turn
the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are
heard.
Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
1while
refueling.
WARNING
● Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seriously
injured if it is misused or mishandled.
Always stop the engine and do not
smoke or allow open flames or sparks
near the vehicle when refueling.
● Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank
after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire.
● Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has a
built-in safety valve needed for proper
operation of the fuel system and emis-
sion control system. An incorrect cap
can result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury. It could also cause the
malfunction indicator light to come on.
● Never pour fuel into the throttle body to
attempt to start your vehicle. ●
Do not fill a portable fuel container in
the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable fuel
containers:
– Always place the container on the ground when filling.
– Do not use electronic devices when filling.
– Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the container while you are fill-
ing it.
– Use only approved portable fuel con- tainers for flammable liquid.
WPD0470
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CAUTION
●If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid paint
damage.
● Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the
fuel-filler tube, then tighten until the
fuel-filler cap clicks. Failure to tighten
the fuel-filler cap properly may cause
the
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) to illuminate. If the
light
illuminates because the fuel-filler cap
is loose or missing, tighten or install the
cap and continue to drive the vehicle.
The
light should turn off after a
few driving trips. If the
light
does not turn off after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by a
NISSAN dealer
● For additional information, see the
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
the “Instruments and Controls” section
in this manual.
TILT OPERATION
Push the lock lever1down and adjust the
steering wheel up or down
2to the desired
position.
Pull the lock lever up to lock the steering wheel in
place.
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident. To block out glare from the front, swing down the
sun visor1.
To block glare from the side, disconnect the sun
visor from the center mount and swing it to the
side
2.
LPD0355
SIC2872
STEERING WHEEL SUN VISORS
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