2014 NISSAN VERSA oil level

CHANGING ENGINE OIL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and applythe 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. 5. Remove the drain plug
Bwith 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 “Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical and con-
sumer 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.
AOil filler cap
BOil drain plug
COil filter
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8-10Maintenance and do-it-yourself

CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and applythe 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.
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.
WARNING
●When the engine is running, keep
hands, jewelry and clothing away from
any moving parts such as the cooling
fan and drive belts.
● Automatic transmission fluid is poison-
ous and should be stored carefully in
marked containers out of the reach of
children.
AOil filler cap
BOil drain plug
COil filter
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4-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION FLUID (if so
equipped)
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-11

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)
U.S. measure Imp. measure Liter Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fuel 10-7/8 gal 9 gal 41 See “Fuel recommendation” later in this section.
Engine oil (drain and refill) *5 With oil filter change 3-3/4 qt 3-1/8 qt
3.5Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark*1
• Viscosity SAE 5W-30 *8
Without oil filter change 3-3/8 qt
2-7/8 qt3.2
Cooling system (with reservoir) M/T 1-5/8 gal 1-3/8 gal 6.3
Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
(blue) or equivalent
CVT/ A/T 1-7/8 gal 1-5/8 gal 7.2
Automatic transmission fluid ———Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF*9
Manual transmission gear oil —
——Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi
75W-85, or equivalent *2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid Refill to the proper level according to the instructions
in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section. *6 Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3*3
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*7 or equivalent
DOT 3.
Multi-purpose grease ———NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant (if so equipped) ———HFC-134a (R-134a) *4
Air conditioning system oil (if so equipped) ———Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type R or equivalent *4
Windshield-washer fluid 3/4 gal7/8 gal3.5Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner &
Antifreeze or equivalent
*1: For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” in this section.
*2: If Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid HQ-Multi is not available, API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85 may be used as a temporary replacement. However, use Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid HQ-Multi as soon as it is available.
*3: Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new
vehicle limited warranty.
*4: For further details, see “Air conditioner system (if so equipped) refrigerant and oil recommendations” in this section.
*5: For further details, see “Engine oil” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
*6: See your NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop for service.
*7: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.
*8: As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30 conventional petroleum based oils may be used and meet all specifications and requirements necessary to
maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
*9 using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the auto-
matic transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
9-2Technical and consumer information

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

Trunklight ..................2-34
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-12
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Door locks ...................3-5
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-26
Power door locks ...............3-6
Trunk lid lock opener lever ..........3-25
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-6,3-26
Lowfuelwarninglight..............2-14
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-14
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12
M
Maintenance Generalmaintenance.............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenanceprecautions...........8-5
Outsidethevehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-16
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Malfunction indicator light ............2-18
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-2
Manual windows .................2-32
Map pocket ....................2-28
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-24
Mirror Inside mirror .................3-30
Outside mirrors ...............3-31
Vanity mirror .................3-30 N
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system .............2-20,3-4,5-11,5-14
NISSAN voice recognition system .......4-92
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-4
Odometer .....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingengineoil.............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-11
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engineoil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-5
Outside mirrors .................3-31
Overdrive switch .................5-24
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-10
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-20
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-20
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-26
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-31
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free
system ...................4-68,4-82 Power
Power door locks ...............3-6
Power outlet .................2-27
Power rear windows .............2-31
Power steering system ...........5-32
Power windows ...............2-30
Rear power windows ............2-31
Precautions Maintenanceprecautions...........8-5
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-18,1-24,1-29,1-33
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-10
Precautions

on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-36
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Programmablefeatures..............4-5
Push starting ...................6-10
R
Radio CarphoneorCBradio ...........4-67
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
Steering wheel audio control switch ....4-65
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test .....................9-19
Rear power windows ..............2-31
Rear seat ......................1-4
RearViewMonitor.................4-9
Rear window defroster switch .........2-22
10-4