2016 NISSAN VERSA SEDAN check oil

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.
LDI2789
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID (if so
equipped)
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EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
ItemWattage (W)Bulb No.
Headlight assembly High/Low (Halogen) 60/55HB2
Turn/Position 28/83457A
Side marker 5W5W
Fog light (if so equipped) 55H11
Door mirror turn signal light (if so equipped)* ——
Room light 8—
Map light (if so equipped) 5W5W
Trunk compartment light 3.4158
High-mounted stop light* Inside (if so equipped) 16W16W
Spoiler (if so equipped) ——
Rear combination light* Turn signal light 21PY21W
Stop/Tail 21/5P21/5W
Backup (reversing) 21P21W
License plate light* 5W5W
Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information.
* It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for replacement.
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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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9-6Technical and consumer information

Brightness/contrastbutton............4-9
Brightness controlInstrument panel ...............2-26
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-13
Bulb replacement ................8-29
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . .9-2
Cargo(Seevehicleloadinginformation)....9-13
Car phone or CB radio .............4-67
CD care and cleaning ..............4-64
CD player
(See audio system) .....4-35,4-41,4-45,4-52
Child restraints .......1-16,1-17,1-19,1-21
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-21
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-19,1-25,1-31,1-36
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-23
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-20
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Clock
(models without navigation system). .4-9, 4-34, 4-40, 4-44
Clockset...........4-9,4-34,4-40,4-44
Clock set/adjustment ..............4-38
Clock setting
(models with Navigation System) ......4-7,4-9
Clock setting
(models without Navigation System) . .4-34, 4-40, 4-43, 4-44
Clutch Clutch fluid ..................8-14 Cold weather driving
...............5-38
Compact disc (CD)
player ............4-35,4-41,4-45,4-52
Connect phone .................4-67
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-17 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-12
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-9
Enterbutton..................4-4
Setting button .............4-7,4-38
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-65
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-16
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 ...............7-6
Cruisecontrol..................5-28
Cupholders...................2-30
Curtain side-impact air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system) ...........1-53
D
Defroster switch Rear window defroster switch .......2-23
Dimensionsandweights.............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-26Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door locks
.....................3-5
Door open warning light .............2-14
Doors ........................3-5
Drive belt .....................8-17
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-38
Driving with automatic transmission ....5-20
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17
Driving with manual transmission ......5-25
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Driving the vehicle ................5-17
E
Economy-fuel..................5-31
Emergency engine shutoff ............5-13
Emission control information label .......9-11
Emission control system warranty .......9-18
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-14
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
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O
Octanerating(Seefueloctanerating)......9-5
Odometer .....................2-5
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine oil .............8-11
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-12
Checking engine oil level ..........8-10
Engine oil ...................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-7
Oneshotcall............4-72,4-85,4-95
Outside mirror control ..............3-32
Outside mirrors ..............3-31,3-32
Overdrive switch .................5-24
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats...........6-10
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-21
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-21
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-27
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-32
Parking brake ...................5-27
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free
system ...................4-68,4-93
Power Power door locks ...............3-6
Power outlet .................2-28 Power rear windows
.............2-33
Power steering system ...........5-33
Power windows ...............2-31
Rear power windows ............2-33
Power outlet ...................2-28
Power steering ..................5-33
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-19,1-25,1-31,1-36
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-19,1-25,1-31,1-36
Precautions on seat belt usage ........1-9
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-39
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Programmablefeatures ..........4-7,4-38
Push starting ...................6-10
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-67
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-33
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-37
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player .................4-42,4-47
Steering wheel audio control switch ....4-65
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-20
Rear power windows ..............2-33
Rearseat......................1-4
Rearview mirror .................3-31 RearView Monitor
.............4-10,4-11
Rear window defroster switch .........2-23
Recommended Fluids ...............9-2
Recorders EventData..................9-20
Refrigerant recommendation ...........9-7
Registering a vehicle in another country ....9-10
Remote keyless entry system ........3-7,3-8
Reporting safety defects (US only) .......9-19
S
Safety Child safety rear

door lock ..........3-7
Child seat belts .....1-19,1-25,1-31,1-36
Reporting safety defects (US only) .....9-19
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-3
Rear seat adjustment .............1-4
Seatbackpockets................2-29
Seat belt Child safety ..................1-16
Infants and small children ..........1-17
Injured Person ................1-12
Largerchildren................1-17
Precautions on seat belt usage ........1-9
Pregnant women ...............1-12
Seatbeltextenders .............1-15
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-16
Seatbelts.................1-9,7-6
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-15
Three-point type with retractor .......1-12
Seat belt extenders ...............1-15
Seatbeltwarninglight..........1-12,2-17
10-5