2010 NISSAN VERSA HATCHBACK automatic transmission

●The fluid can be checked at fluid tempera-
tures of 86 - 122°F (30 - 50°C) using the
COLD range on the dipstick after the engine
is warmed up and before driving. However,
the fluid should be re-checked using the
HOT range.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and then move the shift selector through each gear range, ending in
P (Park) .
3. Check the fluid level with the engine idling.
4. Remove the dipstick.
5. Wipe the dipstick clean with lint-free paper.
6. Reinsert the dipstick into the dipstick tubeas far as it will go.
7. Remove the dipstick and note the reading. If the automatic transmission fluid level is
within the normal operating range, no addi-
tional fluid is required. If the fluid level is low
add fluid through the dipstick tube.CAUTION
DO NOT OVERFILL. Use Genuine NISSAN
Matic S ATF.
NOTE:
If the vehicle has been driven for a long
time at high speeds, or in city traffic in hot
weather, the fluid level cannot be read ac-
curately. You should wait until the fluid has
cooled down (about 30 minutes) before
checking fluid level.
WDI0636
8-14Maintenance and do-it-yourself

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)
US measure Imp measureLiterRecommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fuel 13-1/4 gal11 gal50.0See “Fuel recommendation” in this section.
Engine oil (drain and refill) *8
With oil filter
change HR16DE 3-1/8 qt
2-5/8 qt3.0
HR16DE and MR18DE:
Engine oil with API Certification Mark *1
Viscosity SAE 5W-30*1
MR18DE 4-3/8 qt
3-5/8 qt4.1
Without oil filter
change HR16DE 3 qt
2-1/2 qt2.8
MR18DE 4-1/8 qt 3-3/8 qt3.9
Cooling system (with reservoir) HR16DE 1-5/8 gal 1-3/8 gal6.350% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent
*2
50% Demineralized or distilled water
MR18DE 1-3/4 gal
1-1/2 gal6.8
Manual transmission gear oil —
—5-speed M/T: Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
HQ Multi 75W-85 or API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85
6-speed M/T: Genuine NISSAN gear oil (XT4447 M+) 75W80,
Genuine NISSAN gear oil (ETL8997B) 75W80, or equivalent *3
Automatic transmission fluid Refill to the proper level according to the instruc-
tions in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.*9Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF *4
Continuously Varible Transmission (CVT) fluid Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid NS-2 *5
Brake and clutch fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid *6 or equivalent
DOT 3
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
9-2Technical and consumer information

Capacity (Approximate)
US measure Imp measureLiterRecommended Fluids and Lubricants
Multi-purpose grease ——NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant ——HFC-134a (R-134a) *7
Air conditioning system oil M/T and A/T ——NISSAN A/C System Oil Type R or equivalent *7
CVT ——NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equivalent *7
Windshield-washer fluid ——Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & An-
tifreeze or equivalent
*1: For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations.”
*2: Use Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid possible aluminum corrosion within the engine cooling system caused by the use of non-genuine engine coolant. Note that any repairs for incidents within the engine cooling system while using non-genuine engine coolant may not be covered by the warranty
even if such incidents occurred during the warranty period.
*3: If Genuine NISSAN gear oil is not available, API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-80 may be used as a temporary replacement. However, use Genuine NISSAN gear oil as soon as it is available.
*4: If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF may also be used. Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S or Matic D ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle
limited warranty.
*5: Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT transmission, which is not
covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
*6: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.
*7: For further details, see “Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations.”
*8: For further details, see “Engine oil” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
*9: See your NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop for service.
Technical and consumer information9-3

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:● repeated short distance driving at cold out-
side temperatures
● driving in dusty conditions
● extensive idling
● stop 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.
Technical and consumer information9-7

Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle.
FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor
home.
CAUTION
●Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
● Whenever flat towing your vehicle, al-
ways tow forward, never backward.
● DO NOT tow any continuously variable
transmission vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground (flat towing) . Do-
ing so WILL DAMAGE internal transmis-
sion parts due to lack of transmission
lubrication.
● For emergency towing procedures refer
to “Towing recommended by NISSAN”
in the “In case of emergency” section of
this manual.
Manual Transmission
● Always tow with the manual transmission in
Neutral.
● After towing 500 miles (805 km) , start and
idle the engine with the transmission in Neu-
tral for two minutes. Failure to idle the engine
after every 500 miles (805 km) of towing
may cause damage to internal transmission
parts.
Automatic Transmission
To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic
transmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly MUST
be placed under the towed vehicle’s drive
wheels. Always follow the dolly manufacturer’s
recommendations when using their product.
Continuously Variable Transmission
To tow a vehicle equipped with a continuously
variable transmission, an appropriate vehicle
dolly MUST be placed under the towed vehicle’s
drive wheels. Alwaysfollow the dolly manufac-
turer’s recommendations when using their prod-
uct. DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times
as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B and C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
TOWING A TRAILER
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
Technical and consumer information9-17

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........5-29
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-41
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-48
Side and curtain (See supplemental side
air bag and curtain side-impact air bag
system) ...................1-52
Air bag warning labels .............1-55
Air bag warning light ...........1-55, 2-11
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-20
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-12
Air conditioner service ...........4-16
Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations ..............9-7
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-9
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-16
Air flow charts ..................4-13
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-15
Anchor point locations .............1-27
Antenna .....................4-46
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-7
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-29
Armrests .....................1-5
Audible reminders ...............2-14 Audio system
..................4-17
Compact disc (CD) player . .4-27, 4-31, 4-36
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-29
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-25
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-33
Audio System iPod Player .............4-39, 4-41
Audio system Radio ....................4-17
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-45
USB interface ................4-43
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-32
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . . .8-13
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-13
Automatic door locks ..............3-6
AUX jack ................ .4-32,

4-38
B
Battery ......................8-16
Charge warning light .............2-8
Before starting the engine ...........5-12
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-18
Block heater Engine ....................5-33
Bluetooth hands-free phone system .....4-48
Booster seats ..................1-38 Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-29
Brake fluid ..................8-15
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-30
Brake system ................5-28
Brake warning light ..............2-7
Brake wear indicators ........2-14, 8-22
Parking brake operation ..........5-23
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-22
Brakes ......................8-22
Break-in schedule ...............5-25
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-22
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-8
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-7
Bulb replacement ................8-30
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ...................9-2
Car phone or CB radio .............4-47
Cargo cover ...................2-29
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-13
CD care and cleaning .............4-45
CD player (See audio system) . .4-27, 4-31, 4-36
Child restraint with top tether strap ......1-26
Child restraints .......1-21, 1-22, 1-23, 1-25
Precautions on child
restraints ........1-23, 1-29, 1-34, 1-38
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-27

Child safety rear door lock............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-14
Cleaning exterior and interior ...........7-2
Clock ...................4-26, 4-29
Clutch Clutch fluid ..................8-15
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Cold weather driving ..............5-32
Compact disc (CD) player . . . .4-27, 4-31, 4-36
Console box ...................2-28
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). . .5-17 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ......................8-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17
Control panel buttons ...............4-2
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-8
Enter button ..................4-2
Setting button .................4-5
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-45
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-9
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-9
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Corrosion protection ...............7-5
Cruise control ..................5-24
Cup holders ...................2-27
Curtain side-impact air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system) ...........1-52 D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-21
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .....................2-20
Dimensions and weights .............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-22
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-2
Door locks ..................3-4, 3-5
Door open warning light .............2-8
Drive belt .....................8-18
Driving Cold weather driving ............5-32
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-13
Driving withContinuously

Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17
Driving with manual transmission ......5-21
Precautions when starting and driving . . . .5-2
E
Economy - fuel ..................5-26
Emission control information label .......9-12
Emission control system warranty .......9-18
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-12
Block heater .................5-33
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-9
Changing engine oil .............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-12
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8Checking engine oil level
...........8-9
Engine compartment check locations . . . .8-6
Engine cooling system ............8-8
Engine oil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure warning light .......2-8
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Engine serial number ............9-11
Engine specifications .............9-8
Starting the engine .............5-12
Enter button ....................4-2
Event data recorders ..............9-20
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Eyeglass case ..................2-26
F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch) ......2-23
Flat tire .......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) .....8-13
Brake fluid ..................8-15
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Clutch fluid ..................8-15
Continuously Variable

Transmission (CVT)
fluid ......................8-13
Engine coolant .................8-8
Engine oil ...................8-9
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-11
Fog light switch .................2-22
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-48
10-2

R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-47
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-25
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-29
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-33
Steering wheel audio control switch . . . .4-45
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test ........................9-19
Rear center seat belt ..............1-18
Rear power windows ..............2-32
Rear seat ......................1-4
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .......................2-20
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-19
Recorders Event data ..................9-20
Refrigerant recommendation ...........9-7
Registering your vehicle in another country . .9-10
Reporting safety defects (US only) .......9-19
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Child seat belts .....1-23, 1-29, 1-34, 1-38
Reporting safety defects (US only) .....9-19
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-2
Rear seat adjustment .............1-4 Seat belt
Child safety ..................1-21
Infants and small children ..........1-22
Injured Person ................1-15
Larger children ................1-22
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-12
Pregnant women ...............1-15
Rear center seat belt ............1-18
Seat belt extenders .............1-20
Seat belt maintenance ............1-20
Seat belts ...................1-12
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-20
Three-point type with retractor .......1-15
Seat belt warning light ..............2-11
Seats Adjustment ...................1-2
Front seats.................. .1-2
Manual

front seat adjustment .........1-2
Rear seat ....................1-4
Security indicator light ..............2-13
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start ........2-17, 3-2, 5-11
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-22
Service manual order form ...........9-21
Servicing air conditioner .............4-16
Setting button ...................4-5
Shift lock release .............5-16, 5-19
Shifting Automatic transmission ...........5-14
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .....................5-18
Manual transmission .............5-21
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-20
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag and curtain side-impact air bag
system) ......................1-52 Spark plug replacement
.............8-19
Speedometer ...................2-4
SRS warning label ................1-55
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-12
Jump starting .................6-7
Precautions when starting and driving . . . .5-2
Push starting .................6-10
Starting the engine .............5-12
Steering Power steering system ...........5-28
Tilting steering wheel ............3-29
Steering wheel audio control switch ......4-45
Stop light .....................8-30
Storage ......................2-25
Storage tray ...................2-25
Sunglasses case .................2-26
Sunglasses holder ................2-26
Sunroof (see Moonroof) .............2-33
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-55
Supplemental air bag

warning light . . .1-55, 2-11
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-48
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-55
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-41
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-41
Supplemental side and curtain side-impact
air bag system ..................1-52
Switch Automatic power window switch ......2-32
Fog light switch ...............2-22
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-23
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-20
Headlight control switch ..........2-20
10-5