2011 NISSAN VERSA HATCHBACK parking brake

REPLACING SPARK PLUGS
Platinum-tipped spark plugs (if so
equipped)
It is not necessary to replace platinum-tippedA
spark plugs as frequently as conventional type
spark plugs because they last much longer. Fol-
low the maintenance log shown in the “NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide”. Do not service
platinum-tipped spark plugs by cleaning or re-
gapping.● Always replace spark plugs with rec-
ommended or equivalent ones.
WARNING
Be sure the engine and ignition switch are
off and that the parking brake is engaged
securely.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to re-
move the spark plugs. An incorrect socket
can damage the spark plugs.
If replacement is required, see your NISSAN
dealer for assistance.
Iridium-tipped spark plugs (if so
equipped)
It is not necessary to replace iridium-tippedA
spark plugs as frequently as conventional type
spark plugs because they last much longer. Fol-
low the maintenance log shown in the “NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide”. Do not service
iridium-tipped spark plugs by cleaning or regap-
ping. ● Always replace spark plugs with rec-
ommended or equivalent ones.
WARNING
Be sure the engine and ignition switch are
off and that the parking brake is engaged
securely.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to re-
move the spark plugs. An incorrect socket
can damage the spark plugs.
If replacement is required, see your NISSAN
dealer for assistance.
SDI1895
SPARK PLUGS
8-20Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Rear window wiper blade
Contact a NISSAN dealer if checking or replace-
ment is required.If the brakes do not operate properly, have the
brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer.Self-adjusting brakes
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.
The front disc-type brakes self-adjust every time
the brake pedal is applied. The rear drum-type
brakes self-adjust every time the parking brake is
applied.
WARNING
See a NISSAN dealer for a brake system
check if the brake pedal height does not
return to normal.
Brake pad wear indicators
The disc brake pads on your vehicle have audible
wear indicators. When a brake pad requires re-
placement, a high pitched scraping or screech-
ing sound will be heard when the vehicle is in
motion. The noise will be heard whether or not the
brake pedal is depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the wear indicator
sound is heard.Under some driving or climate conditions, occa-
sional brake squeak, squeal or other noise may
be heard. Occasional brake noise during light to
moderate stops is normal and does not affect the
function or performance of the brake system.
Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed.
For more information regarding
brake inspections, see the appropriate mainte-
nance schedule information in the “NISSAN Ser-
vice and Maintenance Guide”.
BRAKES
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-23

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

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
10-4