2014 NISSAN VERSA NOTE power steering

Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-10
or
Brake warning light 2-10
Charge warning light 2-11
Door open warning
light
2-11
Engine oil pressure
warning light2-11
Low fuel warning
light2-11
Warning
light Name Page
Low tire pressure
warning light (if so
equipped) 2-11
NISSAN Intelligent
Key ® warning light
(if so equipped)2-13
Power steering
warning light
2-13
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-14
Shift P warning light
(if so equipped)2-13
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-14
Indicator
light Name Page
Continuously Vari-
able Transmission
(CVT) position indi-
cator light (if so
equipped) 2-14
Cruise main switch
indicator light (if so
equipped)
2-14
Engine start opera-
tion indicator (if so
equipped)2-14
Front fog light indi-
cator light (if so
equipped)2-15
Front passenger air
bag status light
2-15
High beam indicator
light (blue)2-15
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
0-8Illustrated table of contents

orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightP position selecting warning light
(if so equipped)Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
orBrake warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeOverdrive off indicator light (if so equipped)
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light (if so equipped)
Door open warning lightContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator light (if so equipped)Side and headlight indicator light (green)
(if so equipped)
Engine oil pressure warning lightCruise main switch indicator light
(if so equipped)Slip indicator light
Low fuel warning lightEngine start operation indicator
(if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low tire pressure warning light
(if so equipped)Front fog light indicator light (if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
NISSAN Intelligent Key® warning light
(if so equipped)Front passenger air bag status light
Power steering warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Instruments and controls2-9

Low windshield-washer fluidwarning light (if so equipped)
This light comes on when the windshield-washer
fluid is at a low level. Add windshield-washer fluid
as necessary. See “Windshield-washer fluid” in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of
this manual.
NISSAN Intelligent Key®warning light (if so equipped)
The Intelligent Key warning light illuminates green
when the ignition switch can be turned. The
Intelligent Key warning light illuminates red when
the ignition switch cannot be turned.
The Intelligent Key warning light blinks red if the
Intelligent Key is taken outside of the vehicle
while the ignition switch is placed in the ACC or
ON position.
● If the Intelligent Key warning light blinks,
make sure of the location of the Intelligent
Key as soon as possible. The Intelligent Key
should be carried by the driver while operat-
ing the vehicle.
● The Intelligent Key warning light turns off
about 10 seconds after the Intelligent Key is
brought inside the vehicle. The Intelligent Key warning light blinks green
indicating that the Intelligent Key battery is almost
discharged.
See “NISSAN Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-
driving checks and adjustments” section.
Power steering warning light
WARNING
●
If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate.
● When the power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running,
there will be no power assist for the
steering. You will still have control of
the vehicle but the steering will be
harder to operate. Have the power
steering system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the power steering warning light illumi-
nates. After starting the engine, the power steer-
ing warning light turns off. This indicates the
power steering system is operational. If the power steering warning light illuminates
while the engine is running, it may indicate the
power steering system is not functioning properly
and may need servicing. Have the power steering
system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
When the power steering warning light illumi-
nates with the engine running, there will be no
power assist for the steering but you will still have
control of the vehicle. At this time, greater steering
effort is required to operate the steering wheel,
especially in sharp turns and at low speeds.
See “Power steering” in the “Starting and driving”
section.
P position selecting warning
light (for models with NISSAN
Intelligent Key®) (if so
equipped)
The light blinks red and the warning buzzer
sounds if you are outside of the vehicle with the
Intelligent Key and the engine is off, but the shift
lever is not in the P (Park) position.
When the warning light blinks, place the ignition
switch in the ON position, move the shift lever to
the P (Park) position, then place the ignition
switch in the LOCK position.
Instruments and controls2-13

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) .........3-3
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system keys
(if so equipped) ................................3-4
Doors ............................................3-5
Locking with key ................................3-5
Locking with inside lock knob ....................3-6
Locking with power door lock switch
(if so equipped) ................................3-6
Automatic door locks (if so equipped) .............3-7
Child safety rear door lock .......................3-7
Remote keyless entry system (models without
NISSAN Intelligent Key®) (if so equipped) ...........3-8
How to use remote keyless entry system ..........3-9
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) ...........3-11
Operating range ............................... 3-13
Door locks/unlocks precaution ..................3-14
NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation ..............3-14
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ...................................... 3-18Warning lights and audible reminders
............3-21
Warning signals ............................... 3-21
Troubleshooting guide ......................... 3-23
Hood ........................................... 3-24
Rear hatch ....................................... 3-25
Opening the rear hatch ......................... 3-25
Rear hatch release ............................. 3-26
Fuel-filler door ................................... 3-26
Opener operation .............................. 3-26
Fuel-filler cap . . ............................... 3-27
Steering wheel ................................... 3-29
Tilt operation .................................. 3-29
Sun visors ....................................... 3-29
Vanity mirrors (if so equipped) ...................3-30
Mirrors .......................................... 3-30
Rearview mirror ............................... 3-30
Outside mirrors ............................... 3-30

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..................5-2
Three-way catalyst ..............................5-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
(if so equipped) ................................5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ....................5-6
Off-road recovery ...............................5-6
Rapid air pressure loss ..........................5-7
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................5-8
Ignition switch (if so equipped) ......................5-8
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
(if so equipped) ................................5-8
Manual transmission (if so equipped) .............5-9
Ignition switch positions .........................5-9
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system .............5-10
Push-Button Ignition Switch (if so equipped) ........5-10
Operating range ............................... 5-11
Push-button ignition switch positions ............5-11
Emergency engine shut off .....................5-12
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge .......5-12
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system .............5-13
Before starting the engine ......................... 5-13
Starting the engine ............................... 5-14Driving the vehicle
................................ 5-15
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
(if so equipped) ............................... 5-15
Manual transmission (if so equipped) ............5-18
Parking brake .................................... 5-20
Cruise control (if so equipped) .....................5-21
Precautions on cruise control ...................5-21
Cruise control operations .......................5-22
Break-in schedule ................................ 5-23
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................... 5-23
Increasing fuel economy ........................... 5-24
Parking/parking on hills ............................ 5-25
Power steering ................................... 5-26
Brake system .................................... 5-26
Brake precautions ............................. 5-26
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................5-27
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............5-28
Cold

weather driving .............................. 5-30
Freeing a frozen door lock ......................5-30
Anti-freeze .................................... 5-30
Battery ....................................... 5-30
Draining of coolant water .......................5-30
Tire equipment ................................ 5-30

WARNING
●If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate.
● When the power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running,
there will be no power assist for the
steering. You will still have control of
the vehicle but the steering will be
harder to operate. Have the power
steering system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
The power steering system is designed to pro-
vide power assist while driving to operate the
steering wheel with light force.
When the steering wheel is operated repeatedly
or continuously while parking or driving at a very
low speed, the power assist for the steering
wheel will be reduced. This is to prevent over-
heating of the power steering system and protect
it from getting damaged. While the power assist
is reduced, steering wheel operation will become
heavy. When the temperature of the power steer-
ing system goes down, the power assist level will
return to normal. Avoid repeating such steering
wheel operations that could cause the power
steering system to overheat. You may hear a sound when the steering wheel is
operated quickly. However, this is not a malfunc-
tion.
If the electric power steering warning light
PS
illuminates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the power steering system is not func-
tioning properly and may need servicing. Have
the power steering system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
When the electric power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running, there will be
no power assist for the steering but you will still
have control of the vehicle. At this time, greater
steering effort is required to operate the steering
wheel, especially in sharp turns and at low
speeds.
For additional information see “Power steering
warning light” in the “Instruments and controls”
section. The brake system has two separate hydraulic
circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still
have braking at 2 wheels.
BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
Vacuum assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by using engine
vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the
vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However,
greater foot pressure on the brake pedal will be
required to stop the vehicle and stopping dis-
tance will be longer.
Using the brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while
driving. This will overheat the brakes, wear out the
brake pads faster, and reduce gas mileage.
To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the
brakes from overheating, reduce speed and
downshift to a lower gear before going down a
slope or long grade. Overheated brakes may
reduce braking performance and could result in
loss of vehicle control.
POWER STEERING
BRAKE SYSTEM
5-26Starting and driving

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 effect of
the parking brake is weakened or whenever 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.
Starting and driving5-27

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
In case of emergency6-15