2012 NISSAN VERSA HATCHBACK power steering

WARNING
●While driving on a slippery surface, be
careful when braking, accelerating or
downshifting. Abrupt braking or accel-
erating could cause the wheels to skid
and result in an accident.
● If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the brakes will not work. Braking will be
harder.
Wet brakes
When the vehicle is washed or driven through
water, the brakes may get wet. As a result, your
braking distance will be longer and the vehicle
may pull to one side during braking.
To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe
speed while lightly pressing the brake pedal to
heat up the brakes. Do this until the brakes return
to normal. Avoid driving the vehicle at high
speeds until the brakes function correctly.
Parking brake break-in
Break-in the brake shoes whenever the stopping
effect of the parking brake is weakened or when-
ever the brake shoes and/or drums are replaced,
in order to assure the best brake performance. This procedure is described in the vehicle service
manual and can be performed by a NISSAN
dealer.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
(ABS)
WARNING
●
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is a
sophisticated device, but it cannot pre-
vent accidents resulting from careless
or dangerous driving techniques. It can
help maintain vehicle control during
braking on slippery surfaces. Remem-
ber that stopping distances on slippery
surfaces will be longer than on normal
surfaces even with ABS. Stopping dis-
tances may also be longer on rough,
gravel or snow covered roads, or if you
are using tire chains. Always maintain a
safe distance from the vehicle in front
of you. Ultimately, the driver is respon-
sible for safety.
● Tire type and condition may also affect
braking effectiveness.
– When replacing tires, install the specified size of tires on all four
wheels. – When installing a spare tire, make
sure that it is the proper size and type
as specified on the Tire and Loading
Information label. See “Tire and
Loading Information label” in the
“Technical and consumer informa-
tion” section of this manual.
– For detailed information, see “Wheels and tires” in the “Mainte-
nance and do-it-yourself” section of
this manual.
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) controls the
brakes so the wheels do not lock during hard
braking or when braking on slippery surfaces.
The system detects the rotation speed at each
wheel and varies the brake fluid pressure to pre-
vent each wheel from locking and sliding. By
preventing each wheel from locking, the system
helps the driver maintain steering control and
helps to minimize swerving and spinning on slip-
pery surfaces.
Using the system
Depress the brake pedal and hold it down. De-
press the brake pedal with firm steady pressure,
but do not pump the brakes. The ABS will oper-
ate to prevent the wheels from locking up. Steer
the vehicle to avoid obstacles.
5-28Starting and driving

6. After the engine cools down, check the cool-ant level in the engine coolant reservoir tank
with the engine running. Add coolant to the
engine coolant reservoir tank if necessary.
Have your vehicle repaired at a NISSAN
dealer. When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in
Canada) and local regulations for towing must be
followed. Incorrect towing equipment could dam-
age your vehicle. Towing instructions are avail-
able from a NISSAN dealer. Local service opera-
tors are generally familiar with the applicable laws
and procedures for towing. To assure proper
towing and to prevent accidental damage to your
vehicle, NISSAN recommends having a service
operator tow your vehicle. It is advisable to have
the service operator carefully read the following
precautions:
WARNING
●
Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
● Never get under your vehicle after it has
been lifted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
● When towing, make sure that the trans-
mission, axles, steering system and
powertrain are in working condition. If
any of these conditions apply, dollies or
a flatbed tow truck must be used.
● Always attach safety chains before
towing. For information about towing your vehicle behind
a recreational vehicle (RV) , refer to “Flat towing”
in the “Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
6-10In case of emergency

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........5-28
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-34
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air bag
system) ...................1-41
Side and curtain (See supplemental
side air bag and curtain side-impact
air bag system) ...............1-45
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-48
Airbagwarninglight...........1-48,2-12
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-18
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-12
Air conditioner service ...........4-17
Air conditioner specification label .....9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-6
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-9
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-17
Airflowcharts..................4-13
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-16
Anchor point locations .............1-20
Antenna.....................4-48
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-8
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-28
Armrests .....................1-4
Audible reminders ...............2-15
Audio system ..................4-17 Compact disc (CD) player . .4-28, 4-32, 4-38
FM/AM radio with compact disc
(CD) player
.................4-30
FM-AM radio with compact disc
(CD)
player ....................4-26
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player .................4-35
Audio System iPod Player .............4-42,4-44
Audio system Radio ....................4-17
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-47
USB interface ................4-41
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-32
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ....8-12
Driving with automatic transmission ....5-17
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .......3-29
Automatic door locks ..............3-6
AUXjack.................4-34,4-40
B
Battery ......................8-15
Chargewarninglight.............2-9
Before starting the engine ...........5-11
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-17
Block heater Engine ....................5-32
Bluetooth hands-free phone system .....4-49
Boosterseats..................1-31 Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-28
Brakefluid..................8-13
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-29
Brake system ................5-27
Brake warning light ..............2-8
Brake wear indicators ........2-15,8-20
Parking brake operation ..........5-22
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-20
Brakes ......................8-20
Break-inschedule ...............5-25
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-8
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-22
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-8
Bulbreplacement................8-29
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ...................
9-2
Cargocover...................2-29
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-12
CarphoneorCBradio.............4-48
CDcareandcleaning .............4-46
CD player (See audio system) . .4-28, 4-32, 4-38
Child restraints .......1-15,1-15,1-16,1-18
Precautions on child
restraints ........1-16,1-23,1-27,1-31
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-20
Child restraint with top tether strap ......1-20
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7

Interiorlight..................2-35
Lightbulbs..................8-28
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-11
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-42
Security indicator light ............2-14
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-7
Lights Maplights ..................2-36
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Door locks ................3-4,3-5
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-25
Power door locks ...............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-5,3-26
Lowfuelwarninglight..............2-10
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-11
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12
M
Maintenance Generalmaintenance.............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenanceprecautions...........8-5
Outsidethevehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-14
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Malfunction indicator light ............2-13
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-2
Maplights ....................2-36
Map pocket ....................2-25 Meters and gauges
................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-22
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-29
Inside mirror .................3-29
Outside mirrors ...............3-30
Vanity mirror .................3-28
Moonroof .....................2-33
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key™ .........3-10,3-13
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system . . .2-17, 3-4, 5-11
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-4
Odometer .....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine oil .............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-11
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engineoil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-5
Outside mirrors .................3-30
Overdrive switch .................5-20
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-9
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-20Owner’s manual/service manual order
information
....................9-20
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-22
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-26
Phone, Bluetooth hands-free system .....4-49
Power Power door locks ...............3-6
Power outlet .................2-25
Power rear windows .............2-32
P

ower steering system ...........5-27
Power windows ...............2-31
Rear power windows ............2-32
Precautions Maintenanceprecautions...........8-5
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-16,1-23,1-27,1-31
Precautions on seat belt usage ........1-8
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-34
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Programmablefeatures..............4-5
Push starting ....................6-9
R
Radio CarphoneorCBradio...........4-48
FM-AM radio with compact disc
(CD) player ..................4-26
10-4

FM/AM radio with compact disc
(CD) player..................4-30
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player ..................4-35
Steering wheel audio control switch ....4-47
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test .....................9-19
Rear power windows ..............2-32
Rearseat......................1-4
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .......................2-20
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-19
Recorders Eventdata..................9-19
Refrigerant recommendation ...........9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country . . .9-9
Reporting safety defects (US only) .......9-18
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Child seat belts .....1-16,1-23,1-27,1-31
Reporting safety defects (US only) .....9-18
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-2
Rear seat adjustment .............1-4
Seat belt Child safety ..................1-15
Infantsandsmallchildren..........1-15
Injured Person ................1-11
Largerchildren................1-16
Precautionsonseatbeltusage........1-8
Pregnant women ...............1-11
Seat belt extenders .............1-14 Seatbeltmaintenance............1-14
Seatbelts ...................1-8
Shoulder belt height adjustment
......1-14
Three-point type with retractor .......1-11
Seat belt warning light ..............2-12
Seats Adjustment ...................1-2
Frontseats...................1-2
Manual front seat adjustment .........1-2
Rearseat....................1-4
Security indicator light ..............2-14
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start ........2-17,3-4,5-11
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-20
Service manual order form ...........9-20
Servicing air conditioner .............4-17
Setting button ...................4-5
Shifting Automatic transmission ...........5-18
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .....................5-14
Manual transmission .............5-21
Shiftlockrelease.............5-15,5-19
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-14
Side air bag system (See supplemental
side air bag and curtain side-impact air
bag system) ...................1-45
Sparkplugreplacement.............8-17
Speedometer ...................2-4
SRSwarninglabel................1-48
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-11
Jump starting .................6-7
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Push starting ..................6-9
Starting the engine .............5-12 Steering
Power steering system ...........5-27
Tilting steering wheel ............3-28
Steering wheel audio control switch ......4-47
Stoplight.....................8-29
Storage......................2-25
Storage tray ...................2-26
Sunglasses case .................2-27
Sunglasses

holder ................2-27
Sunroof (see Moonroof) .............2-33
Sun visors ....................3-28
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-48
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-48, 2-12
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-41
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-48
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-34
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-34
Supplemental side and curtain side-impact
air bag system ..................1-45
Switch Automatic power window switch ......2-32
Fog light switch ...............2-23
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-23
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-20
Headlight control switch ..........2-20
Ignition switch .................5-7
Overdrive switch ...............5-20
Power door lock switch ............3-6
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .....................2-20
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-19
Turnsignalswitch..............2-22
10-5

Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch.....................2-24
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-18T
Tachometer ....................2-5
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start .............2-17,3-4,5-11
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tilting steering wheel ..............3-28
Tire Flat tire .....................6-2
Spare tire ................6-3,8-42
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-11
Tire chains ..................8-39
Tireplacard..................9-11
Tirepressure.................8-32
Tire rotation..................8-39
Types of tires .................8-38
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-16
Wheels and tires ...............8-32
Wheel/tire size .................9-8
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .......2-10
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....5-3
Top tether strap child restraint .........1-20
Towing Flattowing..................9-16
Towtrucktowing...............6-10
Trailertowing.................9-16
Transmission Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) .....8-12
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-11 Driving with automatic transmission
....5-17
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-13
Driving with manual transmission ......5-21
Transmission shift selector lock
release...................5-15,5-19
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country) ......................9-9
Trip odometer ...................2-4
Turn signal switch ................2-22
U
Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-16
USB interface Audio file operation .............4-41
V
Vanity mirror ...................3-28
Vehicle dimensions and weights .........9-8
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-24
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-29
Vehicle identification ...............9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) .................9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ....9-9
Vehicle loading information ...........9-12
Vehicle recovery .................6-12
Vehicle security system .............2-16
Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle immobi-
lizer system) , engine start ......2-17,3-4,5-11
Ventilators .....................4-8
Visors.......................3-28 W
Warning Airbagwarninglight.........1-48, 2-12
Anti-lock brake warning light .........2-8
Battery charge warning light .........2-9
Brake warning light ..............2-8
Door open warning light ...........2-9
Engine oil pressure warning light .......2-9
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-23
Low

fuel warning light ............2-10
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-11
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-42
Seatbeltwarninglight............2-12
Vehicle security system ...........2-16
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-7
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-48
Warninglights...................2-7
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-19
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-18
Weights (See dimensions and weights) .....9-8
Wheels and tires .................8-32
Wheel/tire size ...................9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle
in another country .................9-9
Windows Locking passengers’ windows .......2-32
Power rear windows .............2-32
Power windows ...............2-31
Rear power windows ............2-32
10-6