2013 NISSAN VERSA instrument panel

2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer . . ...................2-5
Tachometer (if so equipped) . . ...................2-7
Fuel gauge ....................................2-8
Trip computer ..................................2-9
Service interval reminder (if so equipped) .........2-9
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ......2-11
Checking bulbs ............................... 2-12
Warning lights ................................ 2-12
Indicator lights ................................ 2-16
Audible reminders ............................. 2-19
Security system .................................. 2-20
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system
(if so equipped) ............................... 2-20
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-21
Switch operation .............................. 2-21
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch .................................. 2-22
Headlight and turn signal switch. . ..................2-22Headlight control switch
........................ 2-22
Daytime running light system (Canada only) ......2-23
Instrument brightness control ...................2-24
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-24
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-25
Horn ............................................ 2-25
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-25
Power outlet ..................................... 2-26
Storage ......................................... 2-27
Map pockets .................................. 2-27
Seatback pocket (if so equipped) ...............2-27
Storage trays ................................. 2-27
Cup holders . . . ............................... 2-28
Glove box .................................... 2-29
Windows ........................................ 2-29
Power windows (if so equipped) ................2-29
Manual windows (if so equipped) ................2-31
Interior light ...................................... 2-31
Map

light (if so equipped) ......................... 2-32
Trunk light ....................................... 2-33

1. Headlight/turn signal switch (P. 2-22)
2. Driver’s supplemental air bag /horn(P. 1-36, 2-25)
3. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
4. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-21) 5. Center vents (P. 4-13)
6. Rear window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch
(P. 2-22)
7. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
8. Climate controls (P. 4-14) 9. Audio system (P. 4-31, 4-34, 4-38)
10. Passenger’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-36)
11. Side vents (P. 4-13)
12. Electronic outside rearview mirror
control switch (P.3-32)
13. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
switch (P. 2-25)
14. Fuel-filler lid release lever (P. 3-27)
15. Hood release lever (P. 3-24)
16. Audio control switches (if so equipped)
(P.4-52)
17. Tilt steering (P. 3-30)
18. Ignition switch/Push button ignition
switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-7, P. 5-9)
19. Cruise control (if so equipped) (P.5-20)
20. Cup holders (P. 2-28)
21. Shift selector (P. 5-15)
22. Glove box (P. 2-26)See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.LIC2170
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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TRIP COMPUTER
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, modes of the trip computer can be
selected by pushing the trip computer change
button
Aon the instrument panel located near
the speedometer. The following modes can be
selected in the display
B:
● Instant fuel consumption
● Average fuel consumption
● Distance to empty
Instant fuel economy
The instant fuel economy mode shows the instant
fuel consumption. The display updates instantly
when driving.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption mode shows the
average fuel consumption since the last reset.
Resetting is done by pushing the trip computer
change button
Afor more than approximately
1 second.
Distance to empty
The distance to empty mode provides you with an
estimation of the distance that can be driven
before refueling. The range is constantly being
calculated, based on the amount of fuel in the fuel
tank and the actual fuel consumption.
The distance to empty includes a low range
warning feature: when the fuel level is low, the
distance to empty is automatically selected and
the digits blink in order to draw the driver’s atten-
tion. Press the trip computer change button
Aif
you wish to return to the mode that was selected
before the warning occurred.
When the fuel level drops even lower, the dis-
tance to empty will display (----) .
Trip computer reset
Pushing the change button for more than 3 sec-
onds will reset all modes except Trip A and dis-
tance to empty (dte) .
SERVICE INTERVAL REMINDER (if
so equipped)
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, a wrench symbol and the distance to oil
change information will illuminate on the display
for approximately 5 seconds. The wrench symbol
and distance to oil change switch to oil display
Type A
LIC2288
Type B
LIC2138
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status. Then the oil display status switches to
odometer and twin trip odometer/trip computer
information mode that was displayed before the
ignition switch was placed in the ACC, OFF or
LOCK position.
The oil level display status provides specific in-
formation regarding your approximate engine oil
level.
If the oil level is sufficient, “Oil Good” is displayed
for approximately 10 seconds. If the oil level is
low, “Oil Lo” blinks for approximately 30 seconds
in order to draw your attention to necessary ac-
tion.
Quickly push and release the trip computer
change button
Aon the instrument panel lo-
cated near the speedometer
Bduring the “Oil
Good” or “Oil Lo” mode to display an approxi-
mate oil level indication.
In case of low engine oil level, see “Engine oil” in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section for
the proper engine oil refilling procedure.
Oil change schedule set up
It is possible to adjust the interval distance to oil
change by pushing the trip computer change
button
Aon the instrument panel located near
the speedometer
Bfor 3 seconds while the
wrench symbol and distance to oil change are
displayed. The symbol and distance display will start flashing and the display shows the current
interval. Push the switch to increase the interval
distance. Each step increases the interval dis-
tance by 500 miles (1,000 km). The interval dis-
tance can be set up to 18,000 miles (30,000 km)
after which the display returns to zero.
If no further action is made, the display returns to
oil display status indication and the new interval is
set.
If the interval distance is set to 0, the display will
skip the distance to oil change information and
wrench symbol display mode and will directly
display the oil display status (“Oil Good” or “Oil
Lo”) . In order to return to the distance to oil
change information and wrench symbol display
mode, push the trip computer change button
A
on the instrument panel located near the speed-
ometer
Bfor approximately 3 seconds after the
ignition switch has been turned to the ON posi-
tion, and adjust the distance to oil change sched-
ule as previously described.
See the Warranty Information & Maintenance
Booklet for the appropriate interval distance to oil
change.
CAUTION
● The oil level should be checked regu-
larly. Operating with insufficient
amount of oil level can damage the en-
gine and such damage is not covered by
the warranty.
● NISSAN recommends checking the oil
level every 3,000 miles (5,000 km).
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To defrost the rear window glass, start the engine
and push the rear window defroster switch on.
The rear window defroster indicator light on the
switch comes on. Push the switch again to turn
the defroster off.
The rear window defroster automatically turns off
after approximately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or dam-
age the rear window defroster.
HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Lighting
1When turning the switch to theposi-
tion, the front parking, tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights come on.
2When turning the switch to theposi-
tion, the headlights come on and all the other
lights remain on.
CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
LIC2116
Type A
LIC2127
Type B
WIC1509
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFROSTER SWITCH HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
The instrument brightness control operates when
the headlight control switch is in the
orposition.
Type A: Turn the control
Ato adjust the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights when driving at
night.
Type B: Press the control
Ato adjust the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights when driving at
night.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signal
1Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signals cancel automatically.
Lane change signal
2To signal a lane change, move the lever up or
down to the point where the indicator light
begins to flash, but the lever does not latch.
The turn signal will flash three times automati-
cally.
Type A
LIC2289
Type B
LIC2137WIC1512
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GLOVE BOX
Open the glove box by pulling the handle.
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving to
help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
POWER WINDOWS (if so equipped)
WARNING
●Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle while
it is in motion and before closing the
windows. Use the window lock switch
to prevent unexpected use of the power
windows.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls and become
trapped in a window. Unattended chil-
dren could become involved in serious
accidents.
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position, or for a
period of time after the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF position. If the driver’s or passenger’s
door is opened during this period of time, the
power to the windows is canceled.
1. Window lock button
2. Power door lock switch
3. Front passenger’s side window switch
4. Right rear passenger’s window switch
5. Left rear passenger’s window switch
6. Driver’s side automatic switch
Driver’s side power window switch
The driver’s side control panel is equipped with
switches to open or close the front and rear
passenger windows.
To open a window, push the switch and hold it
down. To close a window, pull the switch and
hold it up. To stop the opening or closing function
at any time, simply release the switch.
LIC2160WIC0872
WINDOWS
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NOTE:
The doors may not lock when the Intelli-
gent Key is in the same hand that is oper-
ating the request switch to lock the door.
Put the Intelligent Key in a purse, pocket or
your other hand.
CAUTION
The lockout protection may not function
under the following conditions:
●When the Intelligent Key is placed on
top of the instrument panel.
● When the Intelligent Key is placed on
top of the rear parcel shelf.
● When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side the glove box or a storage bin.
● When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side the door pockets.
● When the Intelligent Key is placed on or
under the spare tire area.
● When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side or near metallic materials.
Unlocking doors
1. Carry the Intelligent Key.
2. Push the door handle request switch
1.
3. The hazard warning lights flash once and the outside buzzer sounds once.
4. Push the door handle request switch
1
again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors.
If a door handle is pulled while unlocking the
doors, that door may not be unlocked. Returning
the door handle to its original position will unlock
the door. If the door does not unlock after return-
ing the door handle, push the door handle re-
quest switch to unlock the door. All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within
1 minute after pushing the request switch.
● Opening any door.
● Pushing the ignition switch.
The interior light timer illuminates for a period of
time when a door is unlocked and the room light
switch is in the DOOR position.
LPD2075WPD0369
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