2010 NISSAN VERSA HATCHBACK Wiper

1. Engine hood (P. 3-23)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch(P. 2-18)
3. Windshield (P. 8-21)
4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-33)
5. Power windows (if so equipped)
(P. 2-30)
6. Door locks, keyfob (if so equipped) ,
NISSAN Intelligent Key ™
(if so equipped) , keys
(P. 3-4, 3-7, 3-3, 3-2)
7. Mirrors (P. 3-30)
8. Tire pressure (P. 8-34)
9. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
10. Tire chains (P. 8-41)
11. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-20)
12. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)
13. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-20)
14. Tie down hook (P. 6-13)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR FRONT
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1. Outside mirror control switch(if so equipped) (P. 3-31)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-20) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
and Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone
System (if so equipped) (P. 4-45, 4-48)
4. Driver’s supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-41, 2-23)
5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3) 6. Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-24)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-18, 2-19)
8. Audio system (if so equipped) (P. 4-17)
9. Covered storage bin (P. 2-25)/iPod
outlet (if so equipped) (P. 4-39)/USB
interface (if so equipped) (P. 4-43)
10. Center ventilator (P. 4-8)
11. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-23)
12. Passenger’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-41)
13. Glove box (P. 2-28)
14. Side ventilator (P. 4-8)
15. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P. 4-2)
16. Cup holders (P. 2-27)
17. Shift selector (P. 5-13)
18. Defroster switch (P. 2-20)
19. Climate control (P. 4-9)
20. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-49)
21. Ignition switch (P. 5-7)
22. Tilt steering (P. 3-29)
23. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-22)
24. Hood release lever (P. 3-23)
25. Fuel-filler lid release lever (P. 3-27)
26. Fuse block (P. 8-23)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-5
Fuel gauge ....................................2-5
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders .......2-6
Checking bulbs ................................2-7
Warning lights .................................2-7
Indicator lights ................................ 2-12
Audible reminders ............................. 2-14
Security systems ................................. 2-15
Vehicle security system (if so equipped) ..........2-15
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system .............2-17
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-18
Switch operation .............................. 2-18
Rear window wiper and washer switch
(if so equipped) .................................. 2-19
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch .................................. 2-20
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-20
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-20
Daytime running light system (Canada only) ......2-21
Instrument brightness control . ..................2-22Turn signal switch
............................. 2-22
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-22
Hazard warning flasher switch .....................2-23
Horn ............................................ 2-23
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch
(if so equipped) .................................. 2-24
Power outlet ..................................... 2-24
Storage ......................................... 2-25
Map pockets .................................. 2-25
Storage trays ................................. 2-25
Sunglasses holder (if so equipped) ..............2-26
Cup holders .................................. 2-27
Glove box .................................... 2-28
Console box (if so equipped) ...................2-28
Covered storage bin ........................... 2-29
Cargo cover (if so equipped)
(Hatchback models only) .......................2-29
Windows ........................................ 2-30
P ower windows

(if so equipped) ................ 2-30
Manual windows (if so equipped) ................2-33
Moonroof (if so equipped) ......................... 2-33
Automatic moonroof ........................... 2-33
Interior light ...................................... 2-35

1. Outside mirror control switch(if so equipped) (P. 3-31)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-20) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
and Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone
System (if so equipped) (P. 4-45, 4-48)
4. Driver’s supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-41, 2-23)
5. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3) 6. Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-24)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-18, 2-19)
8. Audio system (if so equipped) (P. 4-17)
9. Covered storage bin (P. 2-25)/iPod
outlet (if so equipped) (P. 4-39)/USB
interface (if so equipped) (P. 4-43)
10. Center ventilator (P. 4-8)
11. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-23)
12. Passenger’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-41)
13. Glove box (P. 2-28)
14. Side ventilator (P. 4-8)
15. Navigation system* (if so equipped)
(P. 4-2)
16. Cup holders (P. 2-27)
17. Shift selector (P. 5-13)
18. Defroster switch (P. 2-20)
19. Climate control (P. 4-9)
20. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-49)
21. Ignition switch (P. 5-7)
22. Tilt steering (P. 3-29)
23. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-22)
24. Hood release lever (P. 3-23)
25. Fuel-filler lid release lever (P. 3-27)
26. Fuse block (P. 8-23)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
2-2Instruments and controls

If the light still remains on and/or the en-
gine will not start, see a NISSAN dealer for
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ser-
vice as soon as possible. Please bring all
registered keys that you have when visiting
your NISSAN dealer for service.
SWITCH OPERATION
The windshield wiper and washer operates when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the
following speed:
1Intermittent (INT) — intermittent operation
can be adjusted by turning the knob toward
A(Slower) orB(Faster) .
2Low (LO) — continuous low speed operation
3High (HI) — continuous high speed opera-
tionPush the lever up
4to have one sweep opera-
tion (MIST) of the wiper.
Pull the lever toward you
5to operate the
washer. The wiper will also operate several times.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision which may lead to an
accident. Warm the windshield with the
defroster before you wash the windshield.
CAUTION
● Do not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
● Do not operate the washer if the reser-
voir tank is empty.
● Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir tank with windshield-washer
fluid concentrates at full strength.
Some methyl alcohol based
windsheild-washer fluid concentrates
may permanently stain the grille if
spilled while filling the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir tank.LIC0965
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH
2-18Instruments and controls

●Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid con-
centrates with water to the manufactur-
er’s recommended levels before pour-
ing the fluid into the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir tank. Do not use the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir tank
to mix the windshield-washer fluid con-
centrate and water.
The rear window wiper and washer operate when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
Turn the switch clockwise from the OFF position
to operate the wiper.
1Intermittent (INT) – intermittent operation
(not adjustable)
2ON – continuous low speed operation
Push the switch forward
3to operate the
washer. The wiper will also operate several times.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the window and ob-
scure your vision. Warm the rear window
with the defroster before you wash the
rear window.
CAUTION
● Do not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
● Do not operate the washer if the reser-
voir tank is empty.
● Do not fill the window washer reservoir
tank with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the window washer reser-
voir tank.
● Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the window washer reservoir tank.
Do not use the window washer reservoir
tank to mix the washer fluid concen-
trate and water.
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REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH (if so equipped)
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2. Turn the air flow control dial to theposition.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position.
Heating and defogging
This mode heats the interior and defogs the wind-
shield.
1. Move the air intake lever to the
posi-
tion.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position between the middle and the
hot position.
When the
orposition is selected,
the air conditioner automatically turns on (how-
ever, the indicator light will not illuminate) . In this
position, the air conditioner cannot be turned off.
When the air flow control is turned to any position
other than
or, the air conditioner
light will illuminate (the air conditioner will con- tinue operating) and can be turned off using the
air conditioner button. This dehumidifies the air,
which helps defog the windshield.
Operating tips
Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades
and air inlet in front of the windshield. This
improves heater operation.
AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION (if
so equipped)
Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the
desired position, and push the
button to
activate the air conditioner. When the air condi-
tioner is on, cooling and dehumidifying functions
are added to the heater operation.
The air conditioner cooling function oper-
ates only when the engine is running.
Cooling
This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air.
1. Move the air intake lever to the
posi-
tion.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion. 4. Push the
button. The indicator light
comes on.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position.
● For quick cooling when the outside tem-
perature is high, move air intake lever to
the
position. Be sure to return to
the
position for normal cooling.
Dehumidified heating
This mode is used to heat and dehumidify the air.
1. Move the air intake lever to the
posi-
tion.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion.
4. Push the
button. The indicator light
comes on.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position.
4-12Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems

FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply de-
icer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key
hole, the remote keyless entry keyfob (if so
equipped) or the NISSAN Intelligent Key™ (if so
equipped) .
ANTI-FREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the tem-
perature will drop below 32°F (0°C) , check the
anti-freeze to assure proper winter protection.
For details, see “Engine cooling system” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during extremely
cold weather conditions, the battery fluid may
freeze and damage the battery. To maintain maxi-
mum efficiency, the battery should be checked
regularly. For details, see “Battery” in the “Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti-
freeze, drain the cooling system, including the
engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle.
For details, see “Changing engine coolant” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
TIRE EQUIPMENT
1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed toprovide superior performance on dry pave-
ment. However, the performance of these
tires will be substantially reduced in snowy
and icy conditions. If you operate your ve-
hicle on snowy or icy roads, NISSAN recom-
mends the use of MUD & SNOW or ALL
SEASON TIRES on all four wheels. Please
consult a NISSAN dealer for the tire type,
size, speed rating and availability informa-
tion.
2. For additional traction on icy roads, studded tires may be used. However, some U.S.
states and Canadian provinces prohibit their
use. Check local, state and provincial laws
before installing studded tires.
Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow tires. 3. Tire chains may be used. For details see
“Tire chains” in the “Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items be
carried in the vehicle during winter:
● A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove
ice and snow from the windows and wiper
blades.
● A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the
jack to give it firm support.
● A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snowdrifts.
● Extra windshield-washer fluid to refill the
reservoir tank.
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING
●Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain) ,
very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have much less traction or “grip” under
these conditions. Try to avoid driving on
wet ice until the road is salted or
sanded.
COLD WEATHER DRIVING
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