2015 NISSAN VERSA NOTE cooling

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..........................8-2
General maintenance ..............................8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items .........8-2
Maintenance precautions ...........................8-5
Engine compartment check locations ................8-7
Engine cooling system .............................8-8
Checking engine coolant level ...................8-9
Changing engine coolant ........................8-9
Engine oil .........................................8-9
Checking engine oil level ........................8-9
Changing engine oil ........................... 8-10
Changing engine oil filter .......................8-12
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid
(if so equipped) .................................. 8-12
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ..............8-13
Windshield-washer fluid ........................... 8-13
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-13
Battery .......................................... 8-14
Jump starting ................................. 8-16
Variable voltage control system .....................8-16
Drive belt ........................................ 8-17
Spark plugs ...................................... 8-17Replacing spark plugs
......................... 8-17
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-18
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-19
Cleaning ..................................... 8-19
Replacing .................................... 8-19
Brakes .......................................... 8-20
Fuses ........................................... 8-21
Engine compartment ........................... 8-21
Passenger compartment .......................8-22
Battery replacement .............................. 8-23
Key fob (if so equipped) ........................ 8-24
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) ........8-25
Lights ........................................... 8-26
Headlights .................................... 8-26
Fog lights (if so equipped) ......................8-27
Exterior and interior lights .......................8-28
Wheels

and tires ................................. 8-31
Tire pressure .................................. 8-31
Tire labeling ................................... 8-35
Types of tires .................................. 8-37
Tire chains .................................... 8-38
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-38

UnderbodyThe 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. For
additional information, refer to the “Appearance
and care” section of this manual.
Windshield–washer fluid* Check that there is
adequate fluid in the reservoir. When performing any inspection or maintenance
work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent
serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to
the vehicle. The following are general precau-
tions which should be closely observed.
WARNING
●
Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap-
ply the parking brake securely and
block the wheels to prevent the vehicle
from moving. For manual transmission
models, move the shift lever to N (Neu-
tral) . For CVT models, move the shift
lever to P (Park) .
● Be sure the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF or LOCK position when per-
forming any parts replacement or
repairs.
● Your vehicle is equipped with an auto-
matic engine cooling fan. It may come
on at any time without warning, even if
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position and the engine is not running.
To avoid injury, always disconnect the
negative battery cable before working
near the fan. ●
If you must work with the engine run-
ning, keep your hands, clothing, hair
and tools away from moving fans, belts
and any other moving parts.
● It is advisable to secure or remove any
loose clothing and remove any jewelry,
such as rings, watches, etc. before
working on your vehicle.
● Always wear eye protection whenever
you work on your vehicle.
● If you must run the engine in an en-
closed space such as a garage, be sure
there is proper ventilation for exhaust
gases to escape.
● Never get under the vehicle while it is
supported only by a jack. If it is neces-
sary to work under the vehicle, support
it with safety stands.
● Keep smoking materials, flame and
sparks away from the fuel tank and
battery.
● The fuel filter or fuel lines should be
serviced by a NISSAN dealer because
the fuel lines are under high pressure
even when the engine is off.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-5

The engine cooling system is filled at the factory
with a pre-diluted mixture of 50% Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) and
50% water to provide year-round antifreeze and
coolant protection. The antifreeze solution con-
tains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional en-
gine cooling system additives are not necessary.
WARNING
●Never remove the radiator or coolant
reservoir cap when the engine is hot.
Wait until the engine and radiator cool
down. Serious burns could be caused
by high pressure fluid escaping from
the radiator. For additional information,
refer to precautions in “If your vehicle
overheats” found in the “In case of
emergency” section of this manual.
● The radiator is equipped with a pres-
sure type radiator cap. To prevent en-
gine damage, use only a Genuine
NISSAN radiator cap.
CAUTION
● Never use any cooling system additives
such as radiator sealer. Additives may
clog the cooling system and cause dam-
age to the engine, transmission and/or
cooling system.
● When adding or replacing coolant, be
sure to use only Genuine NISSAN Long
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent. Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is pre-diluted
to provide antifreeze protection to -34°
F (-37° C) . If additional freeze protection
is needed due to weather where you
operate your vehicle, add Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
(blue) concentrate following the direc-
tions on the container. If an equivalent
coolant other than Genuine NISSAN
Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is
used, follow the coolant manufacturer’s
instructions to maintain minimum anti-
freeze protection to -34° F (-37° C) . The
use of other types of coolant solutions
other than Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
may damage the engine cooling
system. ●
The life expectancy of the factory-fill
coolant is 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or
7 years. Mixing any other type of cool-
ant other than Genuine NISSAN Long
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) , includ-
ing Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (green) , or the use
of non-distilled water will reduce the
life expectancy of the factory-fill cool-
ant. Refer to the NISSAN Service and
Maintenance Guide for more details.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
8-8Maintenance 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.
For additional information on the location of the
engine coolant reservoir, refer to “Engine com-
partment check locations” in this section. 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.
SDI1860LDI2038
ENGINE OIL
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-9

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 10-7/8 gal9 gal41 L • For additional information, refer to “Recommended fuel” in this section.
Engine oil Drain and refill• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter recommenda-
tions” in this section.
HR16DE With oil filter
change 3-3/8 qt
2-7/8 qt3.2 L• Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark
• Viscosity SAE 5W-30
• 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
Without oil
filter change 3-1/8 qt
2-5/8 qt3.0 L
Cooling system M/T With reservoir 1-3/4 gal 1-1/2 gal6.7 L• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
Cooling system CVT With reservoir 1-7/8 gal 1-5/8 gal7.2 L• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
Manual transmission gear oil ———• Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85,
or equivalent.
• 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.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
9-2Technical and consumer information

C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . .9-2
Cargocover...................2-35
Cargo(Seevehicleloadinginformation)....9-13
Car phone or CB radio .............4-76
CD care and cleaning ..............4-72
CD player
(See audio system) .....4-42,4-47,4-52,4-59
Child restraints .......1-19,1-20,1-21,1-23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-23
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-21,1-28,1-34,1-39
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-25
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-25
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-21
Cleaningexteriorandinterior...........7-2
Clock.......................4-41 (models without navigation system) ....4-41
Clockset.....................4-41
Clock set/adjustment ...........4-7,4-45
Clock setting
(models with Navigation System) ........4-4
Clock setting
(models without Navigation System) ......4-41
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Cold weather driving ...............5-32
Compact disc (CD)
player ............4-42,4-47,4-52,4-59
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-15 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ......................8-12 Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
.............5-15
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-9
Enterbutton..................4-4
Setting button .............4-7,4-45
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-72
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-23
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-9
Checking engine coolant level ........8-9
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-8
Corrosion protection ...............7-5
Cruisecontrol..................5-21
Cupholders...................2-32
Curtain side-impact air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system) ...........1-54
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-26
Defroster switch Rear window defroster switch .......2-25
Dimensionsandweights.............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-27
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door locks .....................3-5
Door open warning light .............2-15
Doors ........................3-5
Drive belt .....................8-17 Driving
Cold weather driving .............5-32
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-15
Driving with manual transmission ......5-18
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Driving the vehicle ................5-15
E
Economy-fuel..................5-25
Emission control information label .......9-11
Emission control system warranty .......9-18
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-13
Blockheater.................5-33
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-9
Changingengineoil.............8-10
Changing
engine oil filter ..........8-12
Checking engine coolant level ........8-9
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engine compartment check locations ....8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-8
Engine cooling system ............8-8
Engineoil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-15
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Engine serial number ............9-11
Engine specifications .............9-8
Starting the engine .............5-14
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-8
Enter button ....................4-4
10-2