2016 NISSAN VERSA NOTE check oil

CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
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.
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. 5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil
level. It should be between the H (High) and
L (Low) marksB. This is the normal oper-
ating oil level range. If the oil level is below
the L (Low) mark
A, remove the oil filler cap
and pour recommended oil through the
opening. Do not overfill
C.
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick. It is normal to add some engine oil be-
tween oil maintenance intervals depending
on the severity of operating conditions or
depending on the property of the engine oil
used. More engine oil is consumed by fre-
quent acceleration/deceleration especially
when the engine rpm is high. Consumption
is likely to be higher when the engine is
new. If the rate of oil consumption, after
driving for 3,000 miles (5,000 km), is more
than 0.5 liter per 600 miles (1,000 km), it is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer.
CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly. Op-
erating the engine with an insufficient
amount of oil can damage the engine, and
such damage is not covered by warranty.
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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. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Changing engine oil filter” 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
Band a
new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug
Bwith a wrench. Do not use excessive
force.
Drain plug tightening torque: 25 ft-lb (34 N·m)
7. Refill engine with recommended oil through the oil filler opening, then install the oil filler
cap
Asecurely.
For additional information on drain and refill
capacity, refer to “Recommended
fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the
“Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.
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
Band oil filter. Correct as
required.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.LDI2788
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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
B. 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.
Oil filter tightening torque: 13 ft-lbs (18 N·m)
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 by removing the oil filler cap
Aif neces-
sary.
CAUTION
● NISSAN recommends using Genuine
NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or equivalent)
ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with
other fluids.
● Do not use Automatic transmission
fluid (ATF) or Manual transmission fluid
in a NISSAN CVT, as it may damage the
CVT. Damage caused by the use of flu-
ids other than as recommended is not
covered under NISSAN’s New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
● Using fluids that are not equivalent to
Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 may
also damage the CVT. Damage caused
by the use of fluids other than as recom-
mended is not covered under NISSAN’s
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
When checking or replacement of CVT fluid is
required, it is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for servicing.
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CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID (if so
equipped)
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Incorrect ignition timing may result in spark
knock, after-run and/or overheating, which may
cause excessive fuel consumption or engine
damage. If any of the above symptoms are en-
countered, have your vehicle checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
servicing.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not a
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality
and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory
engine life and performance. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Recommended fluids/lubricants
and capacities” in this section. NISSAN recom-
mends the use of an energy conserving oil in
order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American
Petroleum Institute (API) certification or Interna-
tional Lubricant Standardization and ApprovalCommittee (ILSAC) certification and SAE vis-
cosity standard. These oils have the API certifica-
tion mark on the front of the container. Oils which
do not have the specified quality label should not
be used as they could cause engine damage.Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not neces-
sary when the proper oil type is used and main-
tenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has been
previously used should not be used.
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10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........5-28
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-42
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air bag
system) ...................1-49
Side and curtain (See supplemental side air
bag and curtain side-impact air bag
system) ...................1-56
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-58
Airbagwarninglight...........1-59,2-18
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-59, 2-18
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-18
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-30
Air conditioner service ...........4-35
Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-7
Heater and air conditioner controls ....4-27
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-35
Airflowcharts..................4-31
Anchor point locations .............1-26
Antenna .....................4-77
Antifreeze ....................5-32
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-28
Apps .......................4-78
Armrests .....................1-5
Around View® Monitor .............4-16
Audible reminders ...............2-21 Audio system
..................4-35
AMradioreception.............4-36
Bluetooth®audio..........4-73,4-74
Compact disc (CD)
player..........4-46,4-52,4-56,4-63
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-48
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-44
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-53,4-58
FMradioreception..........4-35,4-49
iPod® Player .............4-68,4-70
iPod® player operation .......4-68,4-70
Radio ....................4-35
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-76
USB interface ............4-64,4-66
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port..................4-64,4-66
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-40
Automatic door locks ..............3-7
AUXjack..............4-47,4-49,4-64
B
Battery ..................5-32,8-14
Chargewarninglight............2-14
Battery replacement ..............8-24
Keyfob................8-24,8-24
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........8-26
Before starting the engine ...........5-13 Belt (See drive belt)
..............8-17
Block heater Engine ....................5-33
Bluetooth® audio ............4-73,4-74
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system..............4-79,4-94,4-104
Bluetooth® streaming audio without Navigation
System (if so equipped) ............4-73
Boosterseats..................1-39
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-28
Brake fluid ..................8-13
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-29
Brake system ................5-27
Brakewarninglight.............2-13
Brakewearindicators........2-21,8-21
Parking brake operation ..........5-20
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-21
Brake fluid ....................8-13
Brakes ......................8-21
Brake system ..................5-27
Break-inschedule ...............5-23
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-9
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-27
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-13
Bulbreplacement................8-29
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ...................9-2

Cargocover...................2-35
Cargo(Seevehicleloadinginformation)....9-13
Car phone or CB radio.............4-79
CD care and cleaning ..............4-75
CD player
(See audio system) .....4-46,4-52,4-56,4-63
Checkingbulbs .................2-13
Child restraints .......1-19,1-20,1-22,1-24
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-24
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-22,1-29,1-35,1-39
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-26
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-26
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-21
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Clock (models without navigation
system)..........4-9,4-45,4-51,4-55
Clockset...........4-9,4-45,4-51,4-55
Clock set/adjustment ..............4-49
Clock setting
(models with Navigation System) . . .4-4, 4-7, 4-9
Clock setting (models without Navigation
System) ...........4-45,4-51,4-54,4-55
Clutch Clutch fluid ..................8-13
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Cold weather driving ...............5-32
Compact disc (CD)
player ............4-46,4-52,4-56,4-63
Connect phone .................4-78
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 .............4-7,4-49
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-76
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-27
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...................2-33
Curtain side-impact air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system) ...........1-56
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 .....................3-6
Door open warning light .............2-14
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
Emergency engine shutoff ............5-12
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.............8-11
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-12
Checking engine coolant level ........8-9
Checking engine oil level ..........8-10
Engine compartment check locations ....8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-8
Engine cooling system ............8-8
Engineoil...................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-14
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-7
Engine serial number ............9-11
Engine specifications .............9-8
Starting the engine .............5-14
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-8
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K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement .......8-24,8-24
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) ......3-9,3-17
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......3-3,3-11
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-11
Emissioncontrolinformationlabel.....9-11
Engine serial number ............9-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........9-11
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .....9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-58
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-24
License plate Installing the license plate ..........9-13
Light Airbagwarninglight.........1-59,2-18
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-29
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-13
Bulb replacement ..............8-29
Charge warning light ............2-14
ExteriorandInteriorlights..........8-29
Foglights...................8-28 Foglightswitch ...............2-28
Headlight and turn signal switch
......2-25
Headlight control switch ..........2-25
Headlights..................8-27
Interiorlight..............2-40,2-41
Lightbulbs..................8-27
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-15
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-16
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-51
Security indicator light ............2-20
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ............2-12,2-13,2-18
Lights.......................8-27
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Door locks ...................3-6
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-26
Power door locks ............3-6,3-7
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-6,3-27
Lowfuelwarninglight..............2-14
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-15
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-16
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13
M
Maintenance Generalmaintenance.............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-19
Underthehoodandvehicle .........8-4
Maintenancerequirements............8-2 Malfunction indicator light
............2-19
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-3
Manual windows .................2-40
Mappocket....................2-31
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-27
Mirror Outside mirrors ...............3-31
Rearview ...................3-30
Vanity mirror .................3-30
Mirrors ......................3-30
Mobileapps ...................4-78
N
NissanConnect
SM................4-78
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........3-3,3-11
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator .....................5-12
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System ............2-21,3-5,5-10,5-13
NISSAN voice recognition system ......4-112
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-5
Odometer .....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changingengineoil.............8-11
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-12
Checking engine oil level ..........8-10
Engineoil...................8-10
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Turn signal switch................2-28
U
Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-17
USB interface ...............4-64,4-66
Audio file operation ..........4-65,4-67
V
Vanity mirror ...................3-30
Variable voltage control system .........8-17
Vehicledimensionsandweights.........9-9
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-30
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-29
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ....5-29
Vehicle identification ...............9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .......9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ................9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ....9-10
Vehicle immobilizer
system .............2-21,3-5,5-10,5-13
Vehicleloadinginformation........9-13,9-14
Vehicle recovery .................6-17
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobi-
lizer System) , engine start . .2-21, 3-5, 5-10, 5-13
Ventilators ....................4-27
Visors.......................3-29
Voice Prompt Interrupt ......4-83,4-97,4-107
Voice recognition system ...........4-112 W
Warning Airbagwarninglight.........1-59,2-18
Battery charge warning light ........2-14
Brake warning light .............2-13
Door open warning light ...........2-14
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-14
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Loose fuel cap warning ........2-6,3-27
Lowfuelwarninglight............2-14
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-15
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-16
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-51
Seatbeltwarninglight........1-13,2-17
Supplemental air bag warning
light ..................1-59,2-18
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders............2-12,2-13,2-18
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-58
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..............2-12,2-13,2-18 Audible reminders .......2-12,2-13,2-18
Checking bulbs ...............2-13
Indicatorlights.........2-12,2-13,2-18
Warninglights.........2-12,2-13,2-18
Warninglights...........2-12,2-13,2-18
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders.....................2-12
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-24
Weights(Seedimensionsandweights).....9-9
Wheels and tires ..............8-32,9-9 Wheel/tire size
...................9-9
When traveling or registering in another
country ......................9-10
Windows .....................2-38
Locking passengers’ windows .......2-39
Manual windows ...............2-40
Power rear windows .............2-39
Power windows ...............2-38
Rear power windows ............2-39
Windshield-washerfluid.............8-14
Windshieldwiperblades............8-19
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-24
Wiperblades.................8-19
Wiper and washer switch ............2-23
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