2011 NISSAN VERSA HATCHBACK check oil

It is normal to add some engine oil be-
tween oil maintenance intervals depending
on the severity of operating conditions or
depending on the property of the engine oil
used. More engine oil is consumed by fre-
quent acceleration/deceleration especially
when the engine rpm is high. Consumption
is likely to be higher when the engine is
new. If the rate of oil consumption, after
driving for 3,107 miles (5,000 km) , is more
than 0.5 liter per 621 miles (1,000 km) , con-
sult a NISSAN dealer
CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly. Op-
erating the engine with an insufficient
amount of oil can damage the engine, and
such damage is not covered by warranty.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and applythe parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature, then turn it off.
3. Remove the oil filler cap
Aby turning it
counterclockwise. 4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug
B.
5. Remove the drain plug
Bwith a wrench by
turning it counterclockwise and completely
drain the oil.
If the oil filter is to be changed, remove and
replace it at this time. See “Changing engine
oil filter” later in this section.
HR16DE engine
AOil filler cap
BOil drain plug
COil filter
LDI0608
MR18DE engine
AOil filler cap
BOil drain plug
COil filter
WDI0691
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WARNING
●Prolonged and repeated contact with
used engine oil may cause skin cancer.
● Try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.
● Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.
CAUTION
●Be careful not to burn yourself. The en-
gine oil may be hot.
● Waste oil must be disposed of properly.
● Check your local regulations.
6. Clean and reinstall the drain plug and a new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug with
a wrench. Do not use excessive force.
Drain plug tightening torque: 22 - 29 ft-lb (29 - 39 N·m )
7. Refill engine with recommended oil through the oil filler opening, then install the oil filler
cap securely. See “Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical and con-
sumer information” section of this manual for
drain and refill capacity.
The drain and refill capacity depends on the
oil temperature and drain time. Use these
specifications for reference only. Always use
the dipstick to determine when the proper
amount of oil is in the engine.
8. Start the engine. Check for leakage around the drain plug and oil filter. Correct as re-
quired.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level with the dipstick.
Add engine oil if necessary.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and applythe parking brake.
2. Turn the engine off.
3. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter
C.
4. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench by turning it counterclockwise. Then remove
the oil filter by turning it by hand.
HR16DE engine
AOil filler cap
BOil drain plug
COil filter
LDI0608
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CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.5. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface with a clean rag.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old gasket material
remaining on the sealing surface of the
engine. Failure to do so could lead to
engine damage.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil.
7. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten an additional 2/3 turn.
8. Start the engine and check for leakage around the oil filter. Correct as required.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine oil if
necessary.
CAUTION
●Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid
NS-2. Do not mix with other fluids.
● Using transmission fluid other than
Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will
damage the CVT, which is not covered
by the warranty.
When checking or replacement of CVT fluid is
required, we recommend your NISSAN dealer for
servicing.
MR18DE engine
AOil filler cap
BOil drain plug
COil filter
WDI0521
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID
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●Do not touch the internal circuit and electric
terminals as it could cause a malfunction.
● When changing the battery, do not let dust
or oil get on the keyfob.
● There is danger of explosion if a lithium bat-
tery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type.
Recommended battery: CR2025 or equivalent.
4Close the lid securely.
5. Press the
button, then thebutton two or three times to check the key-
fob operation.
If the battery is removed for any reason
other than replacement, perform step 5. ● An improperly disposed battery can
hurt the environment. Always confirm
local regulations for battery disposal.
● The keyfob is water-resistant; how-
ever, if it does get wet, immediately
wipe completely dry.
● The operational range of the keyfob
extends to approximately 33 ft (10 m)
from the vehicle. This range may vary
with conditions. FCC Notice:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to op-
erate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry
Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, in-
cluding interference that may cause unde-
sired operation of the device.
SDI1867
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EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
ItemWattage (W)Bulb No.*1
Headlight assembly*2 High/low (Halogen) 60/55HB2
Turn 217507LF
Front clearance light 5WY5W
Front fog light*2 (if so equipped) 35H8
Map lights (if so equipped) 87Y
Interior light 87Y
Luggage compartment light (hatchback) / Trunk
light (sedan) (if so equipped) 5—
High-mounted stop light Inside 18921
Spoiler*2 (if so equipped) —LED
Hatchback*2 —LED
Rear combination light*2 Turn signal light 217507 LF
Stop/Tail 21/512499 LL
Backup (reversing) 2112498
License plate light*2 5W5W
*1 Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information.
*2 If replacement is required contact a NISSAN dealer.
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........5-30
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, 2-12
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-21
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-12
Air conditioner service ...........4-17
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 ..........4-17
Air flow charts ..................4-13
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-16
Anchor point locations .............1-27
Antenna .....................4-54
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-8
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-30
Armrests .....................1-5
Audible reminders ...............2-15
Audio system ..................4-17 Compact Disc (CD) changer
.......4-34
Compact disc (CD) player . .4-28, 4-39, 4-44
FM/AM radio with compact disc
(CD) player .................4-37
FM-AM radio with compact disc
(CD)
player ....................4-26
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) changer ................4-30
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player .................4-41
Audio System iPod Player .............4-47, 4-49
Audio system Radio ....................4-17
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-53
USB interface ................4-51
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-32
Automatic transmission

fluid (ATF) . . . .8-14
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-14
Automatic door locks ..............3-6
AUX jack .................4-40, 4-46
B
Battery ......................8-17
Charge warning light .............2-9
Before starting the engine ...........5-12
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-19
Block heater Engine ....................5-34 Bluetooth
hands-free phone system .....4-56
Booster seats ..................1-38
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-30
Brake fluid ..................8-15
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-32
Brake system ................5-29
Brake warning light ..............2-8
Brake wear indicators ........2-15, 8-23
Parking brake operation ..........5-24
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-23
Brakes ......................8-23
Break-in schedule ...............5-27
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-8
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-22
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-8
Bulb replacement ................8-32
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ...................9-2
Cargo cover ...................2-29
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-13
Car phone or CB radio .............4-55
CD care and cleaning .............4-53
CD changer (See audio system) .......4-34
CD player (See audio system) . .4-28, 4-39, 4-44
Child restraints .......1-21, 1-21, 1-22, 1-24
Precautions on child
restraints ........1-22,
1-29,

1-33, 1-38

Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-27
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-26
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-15
Cleaning exterior and interior ...........7-2
Clock ................4-27, 4-31, 4-37
Clutch Clutch fluid ..................8-16
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Cold weather driving ..............5-33
Compact disc (CD) player . . . .4-28, 4-39, 4-44
Console box ...................2-29
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). . .5-18 Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-18
Control panel buttons ...............4-2
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-8
Enter button ..................4-2
Setting button .................4-5
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-53
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-9
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-9
Checking engine coolant level ........8-9
Corrosion protection ...............7-5
Cruise control ..................5-25
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) . .2-22
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 .............2-9
Drive belt .....................8-19
Driving Cold weather driving ............5-33
Driving with

automatic transmission . . . .5-14
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-18
Driving with manual transmission ......5-22
Precautions when starting and driving . . . .5-2
E
Economy - fuel ..................5-27
Emission control information label .......9-12
Emission control system warranty .......9-18
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-12
Block heater .................5-34
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-9
Changing engine oil .............8-11
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-12
Checking engine coolant level ........8-9Checking engine oil level
..........8-10
Engine compartment check locations . . . .8-6
Engine cooling system ............8-8
Engine oil ...................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-10
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Engine serial number ............9-11
Engine specifications .............9-8
Starting the engine .............5-13
Enter button ....................4-2
Event data recorders ..............9-20
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Extended storage switch ............8-27
Eyeglass case ..................2-27
F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch) ......2-23
Flat tire .......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) .....8-14
Brake fluid.................

.8-15
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Clutch fluid ..................8-16
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-13
Engine coolant .................8-8
Engine oil ...................8-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-11
Fog light switch .................2-23
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Interior light..................2-36
Light bulbs ..................8-31
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ......................2-11
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-49
Security indicator light ............2-14
Trunk light ..................2-37
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-7
Lights Map lights ..................2-36
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Door locks ................3-4, 3-5
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-26
Power door locks ...............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-5, 3-27
Low fuel warning light ..............2-10
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-11
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13
M
Maintenance General maintenance .............8-2
Inside the vehicle ...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-20
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Malfunction indicator light ............2-14
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-2
Manual windows .................2-33 Map lights
....................2-36
Map pocket ....................2-25
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-22
Mirror Inside mirror .................3-30
Outside mirrors ...............3-30
Vanity mirror .................3-29
Moonroof .....................2-34
N
NISSAN Intelligent

Key™ .........3-10, 3-13
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system ................2-17, 3-4, 5-12
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-5
Odometer .....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine oil .............8-11
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-12
Checking engine oil level ..........8-10
Engine oil ...................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Outside mirrors .................3-30
Overdrive switch .................5-17
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-10
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-21Owner’s manual/service manual order
information
....................9-21
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-24
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-28
Phone, Bluetooth hands-free system.....4-56
Power Power door locks ...............3-6
Power outlet .................2-25
Power rear windows .............2-32
Power steering system ...........5-29
Power windows ...............2-31
Rear power windows ............2-32
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-22, 1-29, 1-33, 1-38
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-12
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-41
Precautions when starting and driving . . . .5-2
Programmable features.............

.4-5
Push starting ...................6-10
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-55
Compact Disc (CD) changer ........4-34
FM-AM radio with compact disc
(CD) player ..................4-26
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