2015 NISSAN VERSA SEDAN cruise control

1. Headlight/turn signal switch (P. 2-22)
2. Driver’s supplemental air bag/horn(P. 1-39, 2-25)
3. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
4. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-20) 5. Center vents (P. 4-14)
6. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-22)
7. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 2-17)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
9. Climate controls (P. 4-15) 10. Audio system (P. 4-23, 4-23)
11. Passenger’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-39)
12. Side vents (P. 4-14)
13. Electronic outside rearview mirror con-
trol switch (if so equipped) (P. 3-32)
14. Fuel-filler lid release lever
(P. 3-27)/Hood release lever (P. 3-24)
15. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
switch (P. 2-26)
16. Audio control switches (if so equipped)
(P. 4-61)
17. Cruise control (if so equipped)
(P. 5-27)
18. Ignition switch/Push button ignition
switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-8,
P. 5-11)
19. Cup holders (P. 2-28)
20. Shift lever (P. 5-16)
21. Glove box (P. 2-27)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.LIC2753
INSTRUMENT PANEL
0-6Illustrated table of contents

1. Headlight/turn signal switch (P. 2-22)
2. Driver’s supplemental air bag/horn(P. 1-39, 2-25)
3. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
4. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-20) 5. Center vents (P. 4-14)
6. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-22)
7. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 2-17)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
9. Climate controls (P. 4-15) 10. Audio system (P. 4-23, 4-23)
11. Passenger’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-39)
12. Side vents (P. 4-14)
13. Electronic outside rearview mirror con-
trol switch (if so equipped) (P. 3-32)
14. Fuel-filler lid release lever (P. 3-27)/
Hood release lever (P. 3-24)
15. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off
switch (P. 2-26)
16. Audio control switches (if so equipped)
(P. 4-61)
17. Cruise control (if so equipped)
(P. 5-27)
18. Ignition switch/Push button ignition
switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-8,
P. 5-11)
19. Cup holders (P. 2-28)
20. Shift lever (P. 5-16)
21. Glove box (P. 2-27)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.LIC2753
INSTRUMENT PANEL
2-2Instruments and controls

orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightNISSAN Intelligent Key® warning light
(if so equipped)High beam indicator light (blue)
orBrake warning lightPower steering warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeOverdrive OFF indicator light (if so equipped)
Door open warning lightShift P warning light (if so equipped)Security indicator light (if so equipped)
Engine oil pressure warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSide and headlight indicator light (green)
High temperature warning light (red)Automatic Transmission (A/T)/Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) position indicator
light (if so equipped)Slip indicator light
orLow fuel warning lightCruise main switch indicator light
(if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low tire pressure warning light
(if so equipped)Engine start operation indicator
(if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator
light
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light
(if so equipped)Front passenger air bag status light
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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position. See “Driving the vehicle” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
Cruise main switch indicatorlight (if so equipped)
The light comes on when the cruise control main
switch is pushed. The light goes out when the
main switch is pushed again. When the cruise
main switch indicator light comes on, the cruise
control system is operational.
Engine start operationindicator (if so equipped)
For vehicles equipped with push button ignition
this indicator illuminates when the ignition switch
is in the LOCK, OFF, ACC or ON position with
the shift lever in the P (Park) position.
This indicator means that the engine will start by
pushing the push-button ignition switch with the
brake pedal depressed.
Front passenger air bag statuslight
The front passenger air bag status light ()
will be lit and the passenger front air bag will be
OFF depending on how the front passenger seat
is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light operation,
refer to “Front passenger air bag and status light” in the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple-
mental restraint system” section of this manual.
High beam indicator light
(blue)
This blue light comes on when the headlight high
beams are on and goes out when the low beams
are selected.
The high beam indicator light also comes on
when the passing signal is activated.
Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL)
If this indicator light comes on steady or blinks
while the engine is running, it may indicate a
potential emission control malfunction.
The
may also come on steady if the fuel-
filler cap is loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs
out of fuel. Check to make sure the fuel-filler cap
is installed and closed tightly, and that the vehicle
has at least 3 gal (11.4 L) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
light should
turn off if no other potential emission control
system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light comes on steady for 20 sec-
onds and then blinks for 10 seconds when the
engine is not running, it indicates that the vehicle
is not ready for an emission control system
inspection/maintenance test. For additional infor- mation, refer to “Readiness for
inspection/maintenance (I/M) test” in the “Tech-
nical and consumer information” section of this
manual.
Operation
The MIL will come on in one of two ways:
● MIL on steady — An emission control system
malfunction has been detected. Check the
fuel-filler cap. If the LOOSE FUEL CAP
warning message is displayed in the odom-
eter, and the fuel-filler cap is loose or miss-
ing, tighten or install the cap and continue to
drive the vehicle. The
light should turn
off after a few driving trips. If the
light
does not turn off after a few driving trips,
have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN
dealer. You do not need to have your vehicle
towed to the dealer.
● MIL blinking — An engine misfire has been
detected which may damage the emission
control system. To reduce or avoid emission
control system damage:
– do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h);
– avoid hard acceleration or deceleration;
– avoid steep uphill grades;
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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 ................5-7
Ignition switch (if so equipped) ......................5-8
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
(if so equipped) ................................5-8
Automatic transmission (if so equipped) ...........5-9
Manual transmission (if so equipped) ............5-10
Ignition switch positions ........................ 5-10
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
(if so equipped) ............................... 5-10
Push-Button Ignition Switch (if so equipped) ........5-11
Operating range ............................... 5-12
Push-button ignition switch positions . . . .........5-12
Emergency engine shut off .....................5-13
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge .......5-13
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system .............5-14
Before starting the engine ......................... 5-14Starting the engine (models without NISSAN
Intelligent Key® system)
........................... 5-14
Starting the engine (models with NISSAN
Intelligent Key® system) ........................... 5-15
Driving the vehicle ................................ 5-16
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
(if so equipped) ............................... 5-16
Automatic transmission (if so equipped) ..........5-20
Manual transmission (if so equipped) ............5-25
Parking brake .................................... 5-26
Cruise control (if so equipped) . . ...................5-27
Precautions on cruise control ...................5-27
Cruise control operations .......................5-28
Break-in schedule ................................ 5-29
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................... 5-29
Increasing fuel economy ........................... 5-30
Parking/parking on hills ............................ 5-31
Power steering ................................... 5-32
Brake

system .................................... 5-32
Brake precautions ............................. 5-32
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................5-33
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............5-34
Brake force distribution ........................ 5-36
Cold weather driving .............................. 5-37

To engage:Pull the parking brake lever upA.
To release: 1. Firmly apply the foot brake.
2. Manual transmission models:
Place the shift lever in the N (Neutral) posi-
tion.
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) / Automatic transmission mod-
els:
Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position. 3. While pulling up on the parking brake lever
slightly, push the button
Band lower the
lever completely.
4. Before driving, be sure the brake warning light goes out.
PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE
CONTROL
1. ACCEL/RES switch
2. COAST/SET switch
3. CANCEL switch
4. CRUISE ON/OFF switch
● If the cruise control system malfunctions, it
cancels automatically.
● To properly set the cruise control system,
use the following procedures.
WSD0169LSD2003
CRUISE CONTROL (if so equipped)
Starting and driving5-27

WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when driving
under the following conditions:
●When it is not possible to keep the
vehicle at a set speed.
● In heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in
speed.
● On winding or hilly roads.
● On slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.) .
● In very windy areas.
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident.
CAUTION
On manual transmission models, do not
shift into N (Neutral) without depressing
the clutch pedal when the cruise control is
set. Should this occur, depress the clutch
pedal and turn the main switch off imme-
diately. Failure to do so may cause engine
damage.
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS
The cruise control allows driving at a speed be-
tween 25 - 89 MPH (40 - 144 km/h) without
keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.
To turn on the cruise control, push the
CRUISE ON/OFF switch. The CRUISE indicator
light in the instrument panel comes on.
To set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to
the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch
and release it. The CRUISE indicator light in the
instrument panel comes on. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal. Your vehicle maintains the set
speed.
● To pass another vehicle, depress the ac-
celerator pedal. When you release the
pedal, the vehicle returns to the previously
set speed.
● The vehicle may not maintain the set speed
when going up or down steep hills. If this
happens, drive without the cruise control.
To cancel the preset speed, use one of the
following three methods.
● Push the CANCEL button; the CRUISE in-
dicator light in the instrument panel goes
out.
● Tap the brake pedal; the CRUISE indicator
light goes out. ●
Push the CRUISE ON/OFF switch off. The
CRUISE indicator light in the instrument
panel goes out.
The cruise control is automatically canceled and
the CRUISE light in the instrument panel goes
out if: ● you depress the brake or clutch pedal while
pushing the ACCEL/RES or SET/COAST
switch. The preset speed is deleted from
memory.
● the vehicle slows down more than 8 MPH
(13 km/h) below the set speed.
● you depress the clutch pedal (manual trans-
mission) , or move the shift lever into N (Neu-
tral) (CVT) .
To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one of
the following three methods.
● Depress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push and
release the COAST/SET switch.
● Push and hold the ACCEL/RES switch.
When the vehicle attains the speed you de-
sire, release the switch.
● Push and release the ACCEL/RES switch.
Each time you do this, the set speed in-
creases by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h).
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●Recirculating the cool air in the cabin
when the A/C is on reduces cooling load.
4. Drive at Economical Speeds and Dis-
tances
● Observing the speed limit and not ex-
ceeding 60 MPH (97 km/h) (where le-
gally allowed) can improve fuel efficiency
due to reduced aerodynamic drag.
● Maintaining a safe following distance be-
hind other vehicles reduces unnecessary
braking.
● Safely monitoring traffic to anticipate
changes in speed permits reduced brak-
ing and smooth acceleration changes.
● Select a gear range suitable to road con-
ditions.
5. Use Cruise Control
● Using cruise control during highway driv-
ing helps maintain a steady speed.
● Cruise control is particularly effective in
providing fuel savings when driving on flat
terrains.
6. Plan for the Shortest Route
● Utilize a map or navigation system to de-
termine the best route to save time. 7.
Avoid Idling
● Shutting off your engine when safe for
stops exceeding 30–60 seconds saves
fuel and reduces emissions.
8. Buy an Automated Pass for Toll Roads
● Automated passes permit drivers to use
special lanes to maintain cruising speed
through the toll and avoid stopping and
starting.
9. Winter Warm Up
● Limit idling time to minimize impact to fuel
economy.
● Vehicles typically need no more than
30 seconds of idling at start-up to effec-
tively circulate the engine oil before driv-
ing.
● Your vehicle will reach its ideal operating
temperature more quickly while driving
versus idling.
10. Keeping your Vehicle Cool
● Park your vehicle in a covered parking
area or in the shade whenever possible.
● When entering a hot vehicle, opening the
windows will help to reduce the inside
temperature faster, resulting in reduced
demand on your A/C system. ●
Keep your engine tuned up.
● Follow the recommended scheduled main-
tenance.
● Keep the tires inflated to the correct pres-
sure. Low tire pressure increases tire wear
and lowers fuel economy.
● Keep the wheels in correct alignment. Im-
proper alignment increases tire wear and
lowers fuel economy.
● Use the recommended viscosity engine oil.
For additional information, refer to “Engine
oil and oil filter recommendations” in the
“Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.
INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY
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