2014 NISSAN VERSA heater

CAUTION
●Do not push start this vehicle. The
three-way catalyst may be damaged.
● Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) and Manual Transmission models
cannot be push-started or tow-started.
Attempting to do so may cause trans-
mission damage.
● For manual transmission models, never
try to start the vehicle by towing it.
When the engine starts, the forward
surge could cause the vehicle to collide
with the tow vehicle.
● Automatic transmission models cannot
be push-started or tow-started. At-
tempting to do so may cause transmis-
sion damage. If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by a red
high temperature warning light) , or if you
feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormal
noise, etc. take the following steps.
WARNING
● Do not continue to drive if your vehicle
overheats. Doing so could cause engine
damage or a vehicle fire.
● To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never remove the radiator cap while the
engine is still hot. When the radiator
cap is removed, pressurized hot water
will spurt out, possibly causing serious
injury.
● Do not open the hood if steam is com-
ing out.
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, apply the parking brake and move the shift lever to
N (Neutral) (manual transmission) or to P
(Park) (continuously variable transmission)/
(automatic transmission) .
Do not stop the engine.
2. Turn off the air conditioner (if so equipped) . Open all the windows, move the heater or air
conditioner temperature control to maximum
hot and fan control to high speed. 3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for
steam or coolant escaping from the radiator
before opening the hood. (If steam or cool-
ant is escaping, turn off the engine.) Do not
open the hood further until no steam or
coolant can be seen.
4. Open the engine hood.
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the en-
gine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.
5. Visually check drive belts for damage or looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
running. The radiator hoses and radiator
should not leak water. If coolant is leaking,
the water pump belt is missing or loose, or
the cooling fan does not run, stop the en-
gine.
WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or the
engine cooling fan. The engine cooling fan
can start at any time.
PUSH STARTING IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
6-10In case of emergency

Seat beltsCheck 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.
Steering wheel Check 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

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. This vehicle contains Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) . The life expectancy of
the factory-fill coolant is 105,000 miles
(168,000 km) or 7 years. Mixing any other type of
coolant or the use of non-distilled water will re-
duce the life expectancy of the factory-fill coolant.
Refer to the NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide for more details.
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.
LDI2037
8-8Maintenance and do-it-yourself

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........5-33
Air bag (See supplemental restraint system). .1-36
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-43
Side and curtain (See supplemental
side air bag and curtain side-impact
air bag system) ...............1-48
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-50
Airbagwarninglight...........1-51,2-17
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-17
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-18
Air conditioner service ...........4-23
Air conditioner specification label .....9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-6
Heater and air conditioner controls ....4-15
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-23
Airflowcharts..................4-19
Anchor point locations .............1-22
Antenna.....................4-66
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-13
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-33
Armrests .....................1-5
Audible reminders ...............2-20
Audio system ..................4-23
Bluetooth®audio..........4-60,4-62
Compact disc
(CD)player.......4-33,4-36,4-41,4-48 FM/AM radio with compact disc
(CD) player
.................4-31
FM-AM radio with compact disc
(CD) player .................4-34
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player ..............4-39,4-44
Audio System iPod®Player.............4-54,4-57
Audio system Radio ....................4-23
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-65
USB interface ............4-51,4-52
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-32
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ....8-11
Driving with automatic transmission ....5-20
Transmission shift selector lock release . .5-23
Automatic door locks ..............3-7
AUXjack..........4-33,4-37,4-42,4-50
B
Battery ......................8-13
Charge warning light ............2-14
Before starting the engine ...........5-14
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-16
Block heater Engine ....................5-37
Bluetooth®audio............4-60,4-62
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system ..................4-68,4-82
Boosterseats..................1-33 Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-33
Brakefluid..................8-12
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-28
Brake system ................5-32
Brake warning light .............2-13
Brake wear indicators ........2-20,8-20
Parking brake operation ..........5-26
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-20
Brakes ......................8-20
Break-inschedule ...............5-29
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-9
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-24
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-13
Bulbreplacement................8-28
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ...................9-2
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-12
Car phone or CB radio .............4-67
CD care and cleaning .............4-65
CD

player
(See audio system) ....4-33,4-36,4-41,4-48
Child restraints .......1-17,1-17,1-18,1-20
Precautions on child
restraints ........1-18,1-24,1-29,1-33
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-22
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes,audiblereminders...........2-20

Cleaning exterior and interior...........7-2
Clock ...................4-32,4-35 (models without navigation system) ....4-35
Clockset.....................4-35
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-10
Cold weather driving ...............5-36
Compact disc
(CD) player .........4-33,4-36,4-41,4-48
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-17 Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-12
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17
Control panel buttons ...............4-2
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-9
Enterbutton..................4-2
Setting button .................4-5
Controls Audiocontrols(steeringwheel).......4-65
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-15
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Corrosionprotection ...............7-6
Cruisecontrol..................5-27
Cupholders...................2-29
Curtain side-impact air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system) ...........1-48
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-24 Defroster switch
Rear window defroster switch .......2-22
Dimensionsandweights.............9-8
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-24
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-2
Door locks .....................3-5
Door open warning light .............2-14
Drive belt .....................8-16
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-36
Driving with automatic transmission ....5-20
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17
Driving with manual transmission ......5-24
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
E
Economy - fuel ..................5-30
Emission control information label .......9-10
Emission control system warranty .......9-17
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-14
Block heater .................5-37
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-8
Changingengineoil.............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-11
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engine compartment check locations ....8-6
Engine cooling system ............8-7
Engineoil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-5 Engine oil pressure warning light
......2-14
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-5
Engine serial number ............9-10
Engine specifications .............9-7
Starting the engine ..........5-15,5-16
Enterbutton....................4-2
Eventdatarecorders ..............9-19
Exhaustgas(Carbonmonoxide).........5-2
Extended storage switch ............8-23
F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch) .......6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............
7-5
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) .....8-11
Brake fluid ..................8-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-12
Engine coolant .................8-7
Engine oil ...................8-9
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-10
Foglightswitch .................2-25
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-43
Front seats .....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-30
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-26
10-2

Fuel-filler door lock opener lever......3-26
Fuel gauge ...................2-8
Fueloctanerating...............9-4
Fuel recommendation .............9-3
Loosefuelcapwarning ........2-6,3-26
Fuses.......................8-20
Fusiblelinks ...................8-21
G
Gascap .....................3-26
Gauge Fuel gauge ...................2-8
Odometer ...................2-5
Speedometer .................2-5
Tachometer ..................2-7
Trip computer .................2-9
Trip odometer .................2-5
Generalmaintenance...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-30
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®................4-68,4-82
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlightandturnsignalswitch........2-23
Headlightcontrolswitch ............2-23
Headlights....................8-26
Heater Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-15
Heater operation ...............4-17
Hood release ...................3-23
Horn .......................2-26 I
Ignition switch ...................5-8
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-11
Immobilizer system ......2-20,3-4,5-11,5-14
Important vehicle information label .......9-10
Increasing fuel economy .............5-30
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)....................2-12
Inside mirror ...................3-30
Instrument brightness control ..........2-24
Instrument panel ...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-24
Intelligent Key system Key operating range .............3-13
Key operation ................3-14
Mechanicalkey ................3-4
Remote keyless entry operation .......3-17
Troubleshooting guide ............3-22
Warning signals ...............3-22
Interiorlight................2-32,2-33
Interiortrunklidrelease.............3-25
iPod® Player ...............4-54,4-57
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-20
J
Jump starting ...................6-8
K
Key.........................3-2 Keyfob battery replacement
...........8-23
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-17
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-10
Emission control information label .....9-10
Engine serial number ............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........9-10
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-50
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-20
License plate Installing
the license plate ..........9-11
Light Airbagwarninglight.........1-51, 2-17
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-28
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-13
Bulbreplacement..............8-28
Chargewarninglight ............2-14
Fog light switch ...............2-25
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-23
Headlight control switch ..........2-23
Headlights..................8-26
Interiorlight..............2-32,2-33
Lightbulbs..................8-26
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-14
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-45
Security indicator light ............2-19
10-3