2014 NISSAN VERSA NOTE steering

CAUTION
●Never tow Continuously Variable Trans-
mission (CVT) models with the front
wheels on the ground or four wheels on
the ground (forward or backward) , as
this may cause serious and expensive
damage to the transmission. If it is nec-
essary to tow the vehicle with the rear
wheels raised always use towing dollies
under the front wheels.
● When towing Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) models with the
front wheels on towing dollies, or when
towing manual transmission (M/T)
models with the front wheels on the
ground:
– Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, and secure the steering
wheel in a straight-ahead position
with a rope or similar device. Never
secure the steering wheel by turning
the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion. This may damage the steering
lock mechanism (for models
equipped with steering lock
mechanism) .
– Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position. ●
When towing Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) or manual trans-
mission (M/T) models with the rear
wheels on the ground (if you do not use
towing dollies): Always release the
parking brake.
● Observe the following restricted towing
speeds and distances for manual trans-
mission (M/T) models only:
– Speed: Below 50 MPH (80 km/h)
– Distance: Less than 50 miles (80 km)
VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck
vehicle)
Do not use the hook to tow the vehicle.
● Remove the cover bumper bracket using a
flat screwdriver or any flat tool.
● To protect the bumper body, place a piece of
cloth between the tool and the vehicle.
● The tool used should be inserted by the
lower portion of the cover.
Front (if so equipped)
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In case of emergency6-17

Rocking a stuck vehicle
WARNING
●Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
● Do not spin your tires at high speed.
This could cause them to explode and
result in serious injury. Parts of your
vehicle could also overheat and be
damaged.
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.,
use the following procedure: 1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) System.
2. Make sure the area in front and behind the vehicle is clear of obstructions.
3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear an area around the front tires.
4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and back- ward.
● Shift back and forth between R (Reverse)
and D (Drive) (CVT models) or 1st (Low)
and R (Reverse) (M/T models) .
● Apply the accelerator as little as possible
to maintain the rocking motion. ●
Release the accelerator pedal before
shifting between R (Reverse) and D
(Drive) (CVT models) or 1st (Low) and R
(Reverse) (M/T models) .
● Do not spin the tires above 35 MPH
(55 km/h).
5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a few tries, contact a professional towing service
to remove the vehicle.
In case of emergency6-19

When driving in areas using road salt or other
corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently.
Lights*Clean the headlights on a regular basis.
Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all
operating properly and installed securely. Also
check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)* When checking
the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are missing,
and check for any loose wheel nuts. Tighten if
necessary.
Tire rotation* Tires should be rotated every
7,500 miles (12,000 km).
Tires* Check the pressure with a gauge often
and always prior to long distance trips. If neces-
sary, adjust the pressure in all tires, including the
spare, to the pressure specified. Check carefully
for damage, cuts or excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components (if so equipped)
Replace the TPMS transmitter grommet seal,
valve core and cap when the tires are replaced
due to wear or age.
Wheel alignment and balance If the vehicle
should pull to either side while driving on a
straight and level road, or if you detect uneven or
abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for wheel alignment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at
normal highway speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed.
● For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the Warranty Information Booklet.
Windshield Clean the windshield on a regular
basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Have a dam-
aged windshield repaired by a qualified repair
facility.
Windshield wiper blades* Check for cracks or
wear if they do not wipe properly.
Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when per-
forming periodic maintenance, cleaning the ve-
hicle, etc.
Additional information on the following
items with an “*” is found in this section.
Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth
operation and make sure the pedal does not bind
or require uneven effort. Keep the floor mat away
from the pedal.
Brake pedal Check the pedal for smooth opera-
tion. If the brake pedal suddenly goes down fur- ther than normal, the pedal feels spongy or the
vehicle seems to take longer to stop, see a
NISSAN dealer immediately. Keep the floor mat
away from the pedal.
Brakes
Check that the brakes do not pull the
vehicle to one side when applied.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
P (Park) position mechanism (if so
equipped) On a fairly steep hill check that the
vehicle is held securely with the shift lever in the P
(Park) position without applying any brakes.
Parking brake Check the parking brake opera-
tion regularly. The vehicle should be securely held
on a fairly steep hill with only the parking brake
applied. If the parking brake needs adjustment,
see a NISSAN dealer.
Seats Check seat position controls such as seat
adjusters, seat back recliner, etc. to ensure they
operate smoothly and all latches lock securely in
every position. Check that the head
restraints/headrests move up and down
smoothly and the locks hold securely in all
latched positions.
Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat belt
system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
and are installed securely. Check the belt web-
bing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
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Steering wheelCheck for changes in the steer-
ing system, such as excessive freeplay, hard
steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating properly.
Windshield wiper and washer* Check that
the wipers and washer operate properly and that
the wipers do not streak.
Windshield defroster Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in
sufficient quantity when operating the heater or
air conditioner.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time you
check the engine oil or refuel) .
Battery* Check the fluid level in each cell. It
should be between the MAX and MIN lines. Ve-
hicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe conditions require frequent checks of the
battery fluid level. NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electronic accessories that consume battery power
when the engine is not running (Phone char-
gers, GPS, DVD players, etc.)
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only driven short distances. In these cases, the
battery may need to be charged to maintain
battery health.
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid lev-
els* Make sure that the brake and clutch fluid
level is between the MIN and MAX lines on the
reservoir.
Engine coolant level* Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts* Make sure the drive belts
are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level* Check the level after parking
the vehicle on a level surface with the engine off.
Wait more than 10 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the oil pan.
Exhaust system Make sure there are no loose
supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of exhaust fumes, immediately have the exhaust
system inspected by a NISSAN dealer. See the
carbon monoxide warning in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Fluid leaks
Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil,
water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. Water dripping from the
air conditioner (if so equipped) after use is nor-
mal. If you should notice any leaks or if gasoline
fumes are evident, check for the cause and have
it corrected immediately.
Radiator and hoses Check the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves,
etc., that may have accumulated. Make sure the
hoses have no cracks, deformation, rot or loose
connections.
Underbody The underbody is frequently ex-
posed to corrosive substances such as those
used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very
important to remove these substances from the
underbody, otherwise rust may form on the floor
pan, frame, fuel lines and exhaust system. At the
end of winter, the underbody should be thor-
oughly flushed with plain water, in those areas
where mud and dirt may have accumulated. See
the “Appearance and care” section of this
manual.
Windshield–washer fluid* Check that there is
adequate fluid in the reservoir.
8-4Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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
10-2

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
10-4

Steering wheel audio control switch....4-67
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test .....................9-20
Rearcenterseatbelt ..............1-15
Rear power windows ..............2-34
Rearseat......................1-4
RearViewMonitor.................4-9
Rear window defroster switch .........2-20
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-20
Recorders Eventdata..................9-20
Refrigerant recommendation ...........9-7
Registering your vehicle in another country . .9-10
Reporting safety defects (US only) .......9-19
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Childseatbelts.....1-20,1-27,1-31,1-35
Reporting safety defects (US only) .....9-19
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-2
Rear seat adjustment .............1-4
Seatback pockets ................2-27
Seat belt Childsafety..................1-18
Infantsandsmallchildren..........1-19
Injured Person ................1-12
Largerchildren................1-19
Precautionsonseatbeltusage........1-9
Pregnant women ...............1-12
Rear center seat belt ............1-15
Seat belt extenders .............1-17
Seat belt maintenance ............1-18 Seatbelts ...................1-9
Shoulder belt height adjustment
......1-17
Three-point type with retractor .......1-12
Seat belt warning light ..............2-14
Seats Adjustment ...................1-2
Frontseats...................1-2
Heatedseats.................2-24
Manual front seat adjustment .........1-2
Rearseat....................1-4
Security indicator light ..............2-16
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start .....2-17,3-4,5-10,5-13
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-19
Service manual order form ...........9-21
Servicing air conditioner .............4-29
Setting button ...................4-5
Shifting Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .....................5-16
Manual transmission .............5-19
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-17
Side air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag and
curtain side-impact air bag system) ......1-51
Sparkplugreplacement.............8-16
Speedometer ...................2-3
SRSwarninglabel................1-53
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-13
Jump starting .................6-12
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Push starting .................6-14
Starting the engine .............5-14 Steering
Power steering system ...........5-26
Tilting steering wheel ............3-29
Steering wheel audio control switch ......4-67
Stoplight.....................8-26
Storage......................2-27
Storage tray ...................2-28
Sun visors ....................3-29
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-53
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-54, 2-14
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-46
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-53
Precautions

on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-39
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-39
Supplemental side and curtain side-impact
air bag system ..................1-51
Switch Automatic power window switch ......2-34
Fog light switch ...............2-23
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-21
Headlight control switch ..........2-21
Ignition switch .................5-8
Power door lock switch ............3-6
Rearwindowdefrosterswitch .......2-20
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-20
Turnsignalswitch..............2-23
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch .....................2-25
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-19
10-5