2012 NISSAN VERSA HATCHBACK belt

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you under-
stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome-
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties cov-
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide” explains details
about maintaining and servicing your ve-
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
law.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle
best. When you require any service or have any
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available to them.In addition to factory installed options, your ve-
hicle may also be equipped with additional ac-
cessories installed by NISSAN or by your
NISSAN dealer prior to delivery. It is important
that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures,
warnings, cautions and instructions concerning
proper use of such accessories prior to operating
the vehicle and/or accessory. See a NISSAN
dealer for details concerning the particular ac-
cessories with which your vehicle is equipped.
Before driving your vehicle, please read this
Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil-
iarity with controls and maintenance require-
ments, assisting you in the safe operation of your
vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-
MINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
●
NEVER drive under the influence of al-
cohol or drugs.
● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
●
ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
and avoid using vehicle features or taking
other actions that could distract you.
●ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
priate child restraint systems. Preteen
children should be seated in the rear seat.
● ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to
all occupants of the vehicle.
● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Table of
ContentsIllustrated table of contents
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
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0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints..............0-2
Exterior front ......................................0-3
Exterior rear .......................................0-4
Passenger compartment ...........................0-5 Instrument panel
...................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations ................0-7
Warning/indicator lights ............................0-8

1. Supplemental front-impact air bagmodules (P. 1-34)
2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-34)
3. Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag (P. 1-34)
4. Front seat belts (P. 1-8)
5. Head Restraints (P. 1-5)
6. Rear seat belts (P. 1-8)
7. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system (P. 1-18)
8. Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-47)
9. Seats (P. 1-2)
10. Occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) (P. 1-34)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
WII0157
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
0-2Illustrated table of contents

MR18DE
1. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
2. Brake and clutch (*1) fluid reservoir(P. 8-13)
3. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)
4. Battery (P. 8-15)
5. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-21)
6. Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)/
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid dipstick (*2) (P. 8-12)
7. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
9. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)
10. Drive belt location (P.8-17)
11. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-14)
*1 For Manual Transmission (M/T) model
*2 For Automatic Transmission (A/T)
model/Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) model
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
WDI0733
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
Illustrated table of contents0-7

Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-8
or
Brake warning light 2-8
Charge warning light 2-9
Door open warning
light
2-9
Electric power
steering warning
light2-9
Engine oil pressure
warning light
2-9
Warning
light Name Page
High temperature
warning light (red) 2-10
Low fuel warning
light2-10
Low tire pressure
warning light (if so
equipped)2-10
Low windshield-
washer fluid warning
light (if so equipped)2-11
NISSAN Intelligent
Key ™ warning light
(if so equipped)2-11
P position selecting
warning light (for
models with
NISSAN Intelligent
Key™) (if so
equipped)2-12
Warning
light Name Page
Seat belt warning
light and chime 2-12
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-12
Indicator
light Name Page
Automatic Transmis-
sion (A/T) / Con-
tinuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
position indicator
light (if so equipped) 2-12
Cruise main switch
indicator light (if so
equipped)
2-13
Cruise set switch
indicator light (if so
equipped)2-13
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
0-8Illustrated table of contents

1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats ............................................1-2
Front manual seat adjustment ....................1-2
Folding rear seat ...............................1-4
Head restraints .................................1-5
Seat belts ........................................1-8
Precautions on seat belt usage ...................1-8
Pregnant women .............................. 1-11
Injured persons ................................ 1-11
Three-point type seat belt with retractor ..........1-11
Seat belt extenders ............................ 1-14
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-14
Child safety ...................................... 1-15
Infants ........................................ 1-15
Small children ................................. 1-15
Larger children ................................ 1-16
Child restraints ................................... 1-16
Precautions on child restraints ..................1-16LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System
............................. 1-18
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
LATCH....................................... 1-20
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts . . ............................... 1-23
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH. . . ............................... 1-25
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ............................ 1-27
Installing top tether strap .......................1-30
Booster seats ................................. 1-31
Supplemental restraint system .....................1-34
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................................... 1-34
Supplemental air bag warning labels .............1-48
Supplemental air bag warning light ..............1-48

WARNING
●Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries. ●
For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat with both feet on the floor and
adjust the seat properly. See “Precau-
tions on seat belt usage” later in this
section.
● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents. ●
The seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort. Seat
belts are most effective when the pas-
senger sits well back and straight up in
the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the
risk of sliding under the lap belt and
being injured is increased.
CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be
sure not to contact any moving parts to
avoid possible injuries and/or damage.
FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENTARS1152
SEATS
1-2Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system