2014 NISSAN VERSA NOTE check oil

CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Check the coolant levelin the reservoir when
the engine is cold. If the coolant level is below
the MIN level
2, add coolant to the MAX level
1. If the reservoir is empty, check the coolant
level in the radiator when the engine is cold. If
there is insufficient coolant in the radiator, fill the
radiator with coolant up to the filler opening and
also add it to the reservoir up to the MAX level
1.
If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, have it checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
A NISSAN dealer can change the engine coolant.
The service procedure can be found in the
NISSAN Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine overheat-
ing.
WARNING
● To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never change the coolant when the en-
gine is hot.
● Never remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. Serious burns could be
caused by high pressure fluid escaping
from the radiator.
● Avoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as
soon as possible.
● Keep coolant out of the reach of chil-
dren and pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than
10 minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Re- insert it all the way.
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5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oillevel. It should be between the H (High) and
L (Low) marks
1. This is the normal oper-
ating oil level range. If the oil level is below
the L (Low) mark
2, remove the oil filler cap
and pour recommended oil through the
opening. Do not overfill
3.
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick. 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 3,000 miles (5,000 km), is more
than 0.5 liter per 600 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 apply
the 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.
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AOil filler cap
BOil drain plug
COil filter
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5. Remove the drain plugBwith 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.
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 “Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities” in the “Technical and consumer
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 apply
the 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.
AOil filler cap
BOil drain plug
COil filter
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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-3. Do not mix with other fluids.
● Using transmission fluid other than
Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 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. For further brake and clutch fluid specification
information, refer to “Recommended
fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the “Technical
and consumer information” section of this
manual.
WARNING
●
Use only new fluid from a sealed con-
tainer. Old, inferior or contaminated
fluid may damage the brake and clutch
(if so equipped) systems. The use of
improper fluids can damage the brake
and clutch system and affect the vehi-
cle’s stopping ability.
● Clean the filler cap before removing.
● Brake and clutch fluid is poisonous and
should be stored carefully in marked
containers out of reach of children.
CAUTION
Do not spill the fluid on any painted sur-
faces. This will damage the paint. If fluid is
spilled, immediately wash the surface with
water.
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID (if so
equipped) BRAKE AND CLUTCH (if so equipped)
FLUID
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........5-27
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-39
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-46
Side and curtain (See supplemental
side air bag and curtain side-impact
air bag system) ...............1-51
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-53
Airbagwarninglight...........1-54,2-14
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-17
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-24
Air conditioner service ...........4-29
Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-7
Heater and air conditioner controls ....4-21
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-29
Airflowcharts..................4-25
Anchor point locations .............1-24
Antenna.....................4-68
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-10
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-27
Armrests .....................1-5
AroundView™Monitor.............4-15
Audible reminders ...............2-17
Audio system ..................4-29
Bluetooth®audio..........4-62,4-63 Compact disc (CD) player . .4-39, 4-44, 4-50
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-37
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-42,4-47
Audio System iPod®Player.............4-57,4-59
Audio system Radio ....................4-29
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-67
USB interface ............4-53,4-55
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-34
Automatic transmission position indicator
light .....................2-14
Automatic door locks ..............3-7
AUXjack..............4-40,4-45,4-52
B
Battery ......................8-13
Charge warning light ............2-11
Before starting the engine ...........5-13
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-15
Block heater Engine ....................5-31
Bluetooth®audio............4-62,4-63
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system ..................4-69,4-84
Boosterseats..................1-35
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-27Brakefluid..................8-11
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-26
Brake system
................5-26
Brake warning light .............2-10
Brake wear indicators ........2-17,8-19
Parking brake operation ..........5-20
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-19
Brakes ......................8-19
Break-inschedule ...............5-23
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-9
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-22
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-10
Bulbreplacement................8-26
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ...................9-2
Cargocover...................2-30
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-13
Car phone or CB radio .............4-68
CD care and cleaning .............4-66
CD player (See audio system) . .4-39, 4-44, 4-50
Child restraints .......1-18,1-19,1-20,1-22
Precautions on child
restraints ........1-20,1-27,1-31,1-35
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-24
Child restraint with top tether strap ......1-24
Child

safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes,audiblereminders...........2-17
Cleaning exterior and interior ..........7-2

Clock.......................4-38(models without navigation system) ....4-38
Clockset.....................4-38
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Cold weather driving ...............5-30
Compact disc (CD) player ....4-39,4-44,4-50
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-15 Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-11
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-15
Control panel buttons ...............4-2
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-9
Enterbutton..................4-2
Setting button .................4-5
Controls Audiocontrols(steeringwheel).......4-67
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-21
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Corrosionprotection ...............7-5
Cruisecontrol..................5-21
Cupholders...................2-28
Curtain side-impact air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system) ...........1-51
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-22 Defroster switch
Rear window defroster switch .......2-20
Dimensionsandweights.............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-22
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-2
Door locks .....................3-5
Door open warning light .............2-11
Drive belt .....................8-15
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-30
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-15
Driving with manual transmission ......5-18
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
E
Economy - fuel ..................5-24
Emission control information label .......9-11
Emission control system warranty .......9-18
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-13
Block heater .................5-31
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-8
Changingengineoil..............8-9
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-10
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-8
Engine compartment check locations ....8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Engine cooling system ............8-7
Engineoil ...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6 Engine oil pressure warning light
......2-11
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Engine serial number ............9-11
Engine specifications .............9-8
Starting the engine .............5-14
Enterbutton....................4-2
Eventdatarecorders ..............9-20
Exhaustgas(Carbonmonoxide).........5-2
Extended storage switch ............8-21
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake
fluid..................8-11
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-11
Engine coolant .................8-7
Engine oil ...................8-8
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-11
Foglightswitch .................2-23
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-46
Front seats .....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-24
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-26
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-26
Fuelgauge...................2-6
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Lightbulbs..................8-24
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-11
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-13
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-48
Security indicator light ............2-16
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-9
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Door locks ...................3-5
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-26
Gloveboxlock................2-29
Power door locks ...............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-4,3-27
Lowfuelwarninglight..............2-11
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-11
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-13
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13
M
Maintenance Generalmaintenance.............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenanceprecautions...........8-5
Outsidethevehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-18
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Malfunction indicator light ............2-15
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-2
Manual windows .................2-35
Map pocket ....................2-27
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-22Mirror
Inside mirror .................3-30
Outside mirror control ............3-30
Outside mirrors ...............3-30
Vanity mirror .................3-30
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........3-3,3-11
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system .............2-17,3-4,5-10,5-13
NISSAN voice recognition system .......4-94
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-5
Odometer .....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingengineoil..............8-9
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-10
Checking engine oil level ...........8-8
Engineoil ...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Oneshotcall...............4-73,4-86
Outside mirror control ..............3-30
Outside mirrors .................3-30
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-14
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-21
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-21 P
Pandora audio ..................4-65
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-20
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-25
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free
system ...................4-69,4-84
Power Power door locks ...............3-6
Power outlet .................2-26
Power rear windows .............2-34
Power steering system ...........5-26
Power windows ...............
2-33
Rear power windows ............2-34
Precautions Maintenanceprecautions...........8-5
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-20,1-27,1-31,1-35
Precautions on seat belt usage ........1-9
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-39
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Programmablefeatures..............4-5
Push starting ...................6-14
R
Radio CarphoneorCBradio ...........4-68
FM-AM radio with compact disc
(CD) player ..................4-37
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player .................4-42,4-47
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