2016 NISSAN VERSA SEDAN headlights

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 ........................................ 8-10
Checking engine oil level .......................8-10
Changing engine oil ........................... 8-11
Changing engine oil filter .......................8-12
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid
(if so equipped) .................................. 8-12
4-speed automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
(if so equipped) .................................. 8-13
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ..............8-13
Brake fluid .................................... 8-13
Clutch (if so equipped) fluid ....................8-14
Windshield-washer fluid ........................... 8-14
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-14
Battery .......................................... 8-15
Jump starting ................................. 8-16
Variable voltage control system (if so equipped) ......8-17 Drive belt
........................................ 8-17
Spark plugs ...................................... 8-18
Replacing spark plugs ......................... 8-18
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-19
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-19
Cleaning ..................................... 8-19
Replacing .................................... 8-20
Brakes .......................................... 8-21
Fuses ........................................... 8-21
Engine compartment ........................... 8-22
Passenger compartment .......................8-22
Battery replacement .............................. 8-24
Key fob (if so equipped) ........................ 8-24
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) ........
8-26
Lights ........................................... 8-27
Headlights .................................... 8-27
Fog lights
(if

so equipped) ...................... 8-28
Exterior and interior lights .......................8-29
Wheels and tires ................................. 8-33
Tire pressure .................................. 8-33
Tire labeling ................................... 8-36
Types of tires .................................. 8-39
Tire chains .................................... 8-40
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-40

When driving in areas using road salt or other
corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently.
Lights*Clean the headlights on a regular basis.
Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all
operating properly and installed securely. Also
check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)* When checking
the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are missing,
and check for any loose wheel nuts. Tighten if
necessary.
Tire rotation* Tires should be rotated every
5,000 miles (8,000 km).
Tires* Check the pressure with a gauge often
and always prior to long distance trips. If neces-
sary, adjust the pressure in all tires, including the
spare, to the pressure specified. Check carefully
for damage, cuts or excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components Replace the TPMS
transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap
when the tires are replaced due to wear or age.
Wheel alignment and balance If the vehicle
should pull to either side while driving on a
straight and level road, or if you detect uneven or
abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for wheel alignment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at
normal highway speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed.
● For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the Warranty Information Booklet.
Windshield Clean the windshield on a regular
basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Have a dam-
aged windshield repaired by a qualified repair
facility.
Windshield wiper blades* Check for cracks or
wear if they do not wipe properly.
Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when per-
forming periodic maintenance, cleaning the ve-
hicle, etc.
Additional information on the following
items with an “*” is found in this section.
Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth
operation and make sure the pedal does not bind
or require uneven effort. Keep the floor mat away
from the pedal. Automatic Transmission (A/T) (if so
equipped) or Continuously Variable Trans-
mission (CVT) (if so equipped) P (Park) po-
sition mechanism
On a fairly steep hill check
that the vehicle is held securely with the shift lever
in the P (Park) position without applying any
brakes.
Brake pedal Check the pedal for smooth opera-
tion. If the brake pedal suddenly goes down fur-
ther than normal, the pedal feels spongy or the
vehicle seems to take longer to stop, have your
vehicle checked immediately. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Keep the floor mat away from the pedal.
Brakes Check that the brakes do not pull the
vehicle to one side when applied.
Parking brake Check the parking brake opera-
tion regularly. The vehicle should be securely held
on a fairly steep hill with only the parking brake
applied. If the parking brake needs adjustment, it
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
Seats Check seat position controls such as seat
adjusters, seat back recliner, etc. to ensure they
operate smoothly and all latches lock securely in
every position. Check that the head restraints and
headrests move up and down smoothly and the
locks hold securely in all latched positions.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-3

Note:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to op-
erate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s) . Opera-
tion is subject to the following two condi-
tions: (1) this device may not cause inter-
ference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the de-
vice.HEADLIGHTSReplacing the halogen headlight bulb
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which
uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb.
They can be replaced from inside the engine
compartment without removing the headlight as-
sembly.
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LIGHTS
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-27

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........5-34
Aiming control, headlights ...........2-25
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-39
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-48
Side and curtain
(See supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system) ........1-53
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-55
Airbagwarninglight...........1-56,2-17
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-56, 2-17
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-19
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-19
Air conditioner service ...........4-24
Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ..............9-7
Heater and air conditioner controls ....4-16
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-24
Airflowcharts..................4-20
Anchor point locations .............1-23
Antenna .....................4-66
Antifreeze ....................5-38
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-13
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-34Apps
.......................4-66
Armrests .....................1-5
Audible reminders ...............2-20
Audio system ..................4-24
AMradioreception.............4-25
Bluetooth®audio..........4-62,4-63
Bluetooth® streaming audio ........4-63
Compact disc (CD)
player..........4-35,4-41,4-45,4-52
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-37
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-33
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-42,4-47
FMradioreception..........4-24,4-38
iPod® Player .............4-57,4-59
iPod® player operation .......4-57,4-59
Radio ....................4-24
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-65
USB interface ............4-53,4-55
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port..................4-53,4-55
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-33
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ....8-13
Driving with automatic transmission ....5-20
Transmission shift lever lock release ....5-24
Automatic door locks ..............3-7
AUXjack..............4-36,4-38,4-53 B
Battery ..................5-38, 8-15
Charge warning light ............2-14
Battery replacement ..............8-24
Keyfob................8-24,8-24
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........8-26
Before starting the engine ...........5-14
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-17
Bluetooth® audio ............4-62,4-63
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system..................4-68,4-93
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System without
Navigation System ...............4-82
Bluetooth® streaming audio with Navigation
System .....................4-63
Bluetooth® streaming audio without Navigation
System (if so equipped) ............4-62
Boosterseats..................1-36
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-34
Brake fluid ..................8-13
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-29
Brake system ................5-34
Brakewarninglight.............2-13
Brakewearindicators........2-20,8-21
Parking brake operation ..........5-27
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-21
Brake fluid ....................8-13
Brakes ......................8-21
Brake system .................. 5

-34
Break-inschedule ...............5-29

Engine oil viscosity..............9-7
Engine serial number ............9-11
Engine specifications .............9-8
Starting the engine .............5-15
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-8
Enterbutton....................4-4
Event Data recorders ..............9-20
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Explanation of maintenance items ........8-2
Extendedstorageswitch ............8-23
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-6
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) .....8-13
Brake fluid ..................8-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Clutchfluid..................8-14
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-12
Engine coolant .................8-8
Engine oil ...................8-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-11
Foglightswitch .................2-27
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-48
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-31 Fuel-filler cap
.................3-27
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-27
Fuel-filler lid .................3-27
Fuel gauge ...................2-9
Fuel octane rating ...............9-5
Fuel recommendation .............9-4
Loose fuel cap warning ............2-6
Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) System Tirepressure.................8-33
Fuel-filler door ..................3-27
Fuelgauge.....................2-9
Fuses.......................8-21
Fusiblelinks ...................8-22
G
Gascap .....................3-27
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-8
Fuel gauge ...................2-9
Odometer ...................2-5
Speedometer .................2-5
Tachometer ..................2-7
Trip computer ................2-10
Trip odometer .................2-5
General maintenance ...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-31
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®................4-68,4-93
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight aiming control ............2-25 Headlightandturnsignalswitch........2-24
Headlightcontrolswitch ............2-24
Headlights....................8-27
Headlights, aiming control
............2-25
Head restraints ..................1-5
Heater Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-16
Heater operation ...............4-18
Hood.......................3-24
Horn .......................2-27
I
Ignition switch................... 5

-8
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-11
Immobilizer system .........2-21,5-11,5-14
Important vehicle information label .......9-11
Increasing fuel economy .............5-31
Indicator NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator ...................5-13
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).............2-12,2-13,2-18
Instrument brightness control ..........2-26
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-26
Intelligent Key system Key operating range .............3-13
Key operation ................3-14
Mechanical key ................3-4
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-18
Troubleshooting guide ............3-23
Warning signals ...............3-23
10-3

Interiorlight................2-34,2-35
Interiortrunklidrelease.............3-26
iPod®Player ...............4-57,4-59
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-21
J
Jump starting ................6-8,8-16
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement .......8-24,8-24
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-18
Without Intelligent Key system
(See remote keyless entry system) . . .3-7, 3-8
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......3-3,3-11
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . .3-4
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
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) ..........1-55LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System
......................1-21
License plate Installing the license plate ..........9-12
Light Air bag warning light .........1-56,2-17
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-29
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-13
Bulbreplacement..............8-29
Charge warning light ............2-14
Exterior and Interior lights ..........8-29
Foglights...................8-28
Foglightswitch ...............2-27
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-24
Headlight control switch ..........2-24
Headlights..................8-27
Interiorlight..............2-34,2-35
Lightbulbs..................8-27
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-15
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-48
Security indicator light ............2-19
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 ...................3-5
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-27
Power door locks ...............3-6
Trunk lid lock opener lever ..........3-26
Loose fuel cap warning ..............2-6
Lowfuelwarninglight..............2-15
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-15
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13 M
Maintenance General maintenance .............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-16
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Maintenance requirements ............8-2
Malfunction indicator light ............2-18
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-3
Manual windows .................2-34
Mappocket....................2-29
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-26
Mirror Outside mirrorcontrol ............

3-32
Outside mirrors ............3-31,3-32
Rearview ...................3-31
Vanity mirror .................3-31
Mirrors ......................3-31
Mobileapps ...................4-66
N
NissanConnect
SM................4-66
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........3-3,3-11
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator .....................5-13
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System ...............2-21,5-11,5-14
NISSAN voice recognition system ......4-101
10-4