2016 NISSAN VERSA SEDAN Owners Manual

Changing the display
Press the change/reset button
3to change the
display as follows:
Odometer (ODO) →Trip
→Trip→
Instant fuel consumption →Average fuel con-
sumption →DTE (cruising range) →Outside air
temperature (if so equipped) →Odometer
(ODO)
Resetting the trip odometer
Press the change/reset button
3for more than
1 second to reset the currently displayed trip
odometer to zero.
Loose fuel cap warning message
Push the reset buttonAfor more than 1 second
to reset the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning mes-
sage after the fuel cap has been tightened. For
additional information, refer to “Fuel-filler cap” in
the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section
of this manual.
Type B (if so equipped)
LIC2139
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC3306
Type B (if so equipped)
LPD2025
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Check tire pressure warning message
(if so equipped)
The CHECK TIRE PRES warning message is
displayed when the low tire pressure warning
light is illuminated and low tire pressure is de-
tected. Check and adjust the tire pressure to the
recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label. The CHECK
TIRE PRES warning message can be turned off
using the reset button
Aon the meter, the low
tire pressure warning light will not be turned off. The low tire pressure warning light remains illu-
minated until the tires are inflated to the recom-
mended COLD tire pressure. The CHECK TIRE
PRES warning message is displayed each time
the ignition switch is placed in the ON position as
long as the low tire pressure warning light re-
mains illuminated. For additional information, re-
fer to “Low tire pressure warning light” in this
section, “Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in the “Starting and driving” section, and
“Wheels and tires” in the “Maintenance and do-
it-yourself” section of this manual.
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute (rpm) .
Do not rev the engine into the red zone
1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce en-
gine speed. Operating the engine in the
red zone may cause serious engine
damage.
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC3307
Type B (if so equipped)
LPD2128
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC2107
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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE (if so equipped)
Type A (if so equipped)
Engine coolant temperature monitoring is per-
formed by the high temperature warning light. For
additional information, refer to “High temperature
warning light” in this section.NOTE:
The ignition switch must be placed in the
ON position for the gauge to give a reading.
The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera-
ture. The engine coolant temperature will vary
with the outside air temperature and driving con-
ditions.
Type B (if so equipped)
LIC2151
Type B (if so equipped)
LIC2501
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CAUTION
If the gauge indicates a coolant tempera-
ture near the hot (H) end of the normal
range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease
the temperature. If the gauge is over the
normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is over-
heated, continued operation of the vehicle
may seriously damage the engine. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “If your ve-
hicle overheats” in the “In case of emer-
gency” section of this manual for
immediate action required.
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicatesAtheapproximate fuel
level in the tank when the ignition switch is placed
in the ON position.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
Type A (if so equipped): The fuel level segments
will blink when the amount of fuel in the tank is
getting low.
Type B (if so equipped): The low fuel warning
light will turn on when the amount of fuel in the
tank is getting low. Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-
ters E (Empty) .
Theindicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC2286
Type B (if so equipped)
LIC2287
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CAUTION
●If the vehicle runs out of fuel, thecheck engine light may come on. Refuel
as soon as possible. After a few driving
trips, the
light should turn off. If
the light remains on after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
● For additional information, refer to
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
this section.
TRIP COMPUTER
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, modes of the trip computer can be
selected by pushing the change/reset button
A
on the instrument panel located near the speed-
ometer. The following modes can be selected in
the display
B:
● Odometer
● Trip A
● Trip B
● Instant fuel consumption
● Average fuel consumption ●
Distance to empty
● Outside air temperature (if so equipped)
Type A (is so equipped)
LIC3309
Type B (if so equipped)
LIC2138
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Odometer
The odometer records the total distance the ve-
hicle has been driven.
Trip A
Measures the distance of one specific trip.
Trip B
Measures the distance of a second specific trip.
Instant fuel consumption
The instant fuel consumption mode shows the
instant fuel economy. The display updates in-
stantly when driving.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption mode shows the
average fuel consumption since the last reset.
Resetting is done by pressing the change/reset
button
Afor more than approximately 1 second.
Distance to empty
The distance to empty mode provides you with an
estimation of the distance that can be driven
before refueling. The range is constantly being
calculated, based on the amount of fuel in the fuel
tank and the actual fuel consumption.The distance to empty includes a low range
warning feature: when the fuel level is low, the
distance to empty is automatically selected and
the digits blink in order to draw the driver’s atten-
tion. Press the trip computer change/reset button
Aif you wish to return to the mode that was
selected before the warning occurred.
When the fuel level drops even lower, the dis-
tance to empty will display (----) .
Outside air temperature (ICY-°F or °C)
(if so equipped)
The outside air temperature is displayed in °F or
°C.
The outside air temperature mode includes a low
temperature warning feature: below 37°F (3°C) ,
the outside air temperature mode is automatically
selected and ICY will illuminate in order to draw
the driver’s attention. Press the trip or change
button to toggle to the next mode, if desired. The
ICY indicator will remain illuminated as long as
the temperature remains below 39°F (4°C) .
The ambient temperature sensor is located in
front of the radiator. The sensor may be affected
by road or engine heat, wind directions and other
driving conditions. The display may differ from the
actual ambient temperature or the temperature
displayed on various signs or billboards.
Trip computer reset
Pressing the change/reset button for more than
3 seconds will reset all modes except Trip A and
distance to empty.
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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning lightPower steering warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
Brake warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightShift P (Park) warning lightOverdrive OFF indicator light (if so equipped)
Door open warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light (if so equipped)
Engine oil pressure warning lightAutomatic Transmission (A/T)/Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) position indicator
light (if so equipped)Side and headlight indicator light (green)
High temperature warning light (red)Cruise main switch indicator light
(if so equipped)Slip indicator light
orLow fuel warning lightEngine start operation indicator
(if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low tire pressure warning lightFront fog light indicator light (if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator
light
NISSAN Intelligent Key® warning light
(if so equipped)Front passenger air bag status light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake,
fasten the seat belts and place the ignition switch
in the ON position without starting the engine.
The following lights (if so equipped) will come on:
or,,,,
The following lights (if so equipped) will come on
briefly and then go off (if so equipped):
or,(red) ,,,
,,,,
If any light does not come on or operate in a way
other than described, it may indicate a burned-
out bulb and/or a system malfunction. Have the
system checked. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING LIGHTS
Anti-lock Braking System(ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the ABS warning light illuminates and
then turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running or while driving, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock func-
tion is turned off. The brake system then operates
normally but without anti-lock assistance. For
additional information, refer to “Brake system” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Brake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake and
the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on when the parking
brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level.
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
with the parking brake not applied, stop the ve-
hicle and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary. For additional information, re-
fer to “Brake fluid” in the “Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual. 2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
warning system checked. It is recommended
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING
●Your brake system may not be working
properly if the warning light is on. Driv-
ing could be dangerous. If you judge it
to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest
service station for repairs. Otherwise,
have your vehicle towed because driv-
ing it could be dangerous.
● Pressing the brake pedal with the en-
gine stopped and/or a low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping dis-
tance and braking will require greater
pedal effort and pedal travel.
● If the brake fluid level is below the
MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
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