2017 NISSAN MICRA power steering

●Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.
● To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, do not leave
children, people who require the assis-
tance of others or pets unattended in
your vehicle. Additionally, the tempera-
ture inside a closed vehicle on a warm
day can quickly become high enough to
cause a significant risk of injury or
death to people and pets.
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Manual transmission models:
Place the shift lever in the R (Reverse) posi-
tion. When parking on an uphill grade, place
the shift lever in 1st gear.
Automatic transmission models:
Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position.
3. To help prevent the vehicle from rolling into traffic when parked on an incline, it is a good
practice to turn the wheels as illustrated. ●
HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURBA:
Turn the wheels into the curb and move the
vehicle forward until the curb side wheel
gently touches the curb.
● HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB
B:
Turn the wheels away from the curb and
move the vehicle back until the curb side
wheel gently touches the curb.
● HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO
CURB
C:
Turn the wheels toward the side of the road
so the vehicle will move away from the cen-
ter of the road if it moves.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the key.
WARNING
●If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate.
● When the power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running,
there will be no power assist for the
steering. You will still have control of
the vehicle but the steering will be
harder to operate. Have the power
steering system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
The power steering system is designed to pro-
vide power assist while driving to operate the
steering wheel with light force.
When the steering wheel is operated repeatedly
or continuously while parking or driving at a very
low speed, the power assist for the steering
wheel will be reduced. This is to prevent over-
heating of the power steering system and protect
it from getting damaged. While the power assist
is reduced, steering wheel operation will become
heavy. When the temperature of the power steer-
ing system goes down, the power assist level will
return to normal. Avoid repeating such steering
POWER STEERING
5-20Starting and driving

wheel operations that could cause the power
steering system to overheat.
You may hear a sound when the steering wheel is
operated quickly. However, this is not a malfunc-
tion.
If the electric power steering warning lightPS
illuminates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the power steering system is not func-
tioning properly and may need servicing. Have
the power steering system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
When the electric power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running, there will be
no power assist for the steering but you will still
have control of the vehicle. At this time, greater
steering effort is required to operate the steering
wheel, especially in sharp turns and at low
speeds.
For additional information, refer to “Power steer-
ing warning light” in the “Instruments and con-
trols” section of this manual. The brake system has two separate hydraulic
circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still
have braking at two wheels.
BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
Vacuum assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by using engine
vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the
vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However,
greater foot pressure on the brake pedal will be
required to stop the vehicle and stopping dis-
tance will be longer.
Using the brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while
driving. This will overheat the brakes, wear out the
brake pads faster, and reduce gas mileage.
To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the
brakes from overheating, reduce speed and
downshift to a lower gear before going down a
slope or long grade. Overheated brakes may
reduce braking performance and could result in
loss of vehicle control.
WARNING
●
While driving on a slippery surface, be
careful when braking, accelerating or
downshifting. Abrupt braking or accel-
erating could cause the wheels to skid
and result in an accident.
● If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the brakes will not work. Braking will be
harder.
Wet brakes
When the vehicle is washed or driven through
water, the brakes may get wet. As a result, your
braking distance will be longer and the vehicle
may pull to one side during braking.
To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe
speed while lightly pressing the brake pedal to
heat up the brakes. Do this until the brakes return
to normal. Avoid driving the vehicle at high
speeds until the brakes function correctly.
Parking brake break-in
Break-in the parking brake shoes whenever the
stopping effect of the parking brake is weakened
or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or
drums/rotors are replaced, in order to assure the
best braking performance.
BRAKE SYSTEM
Starting and driving5-21

3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen forsteam or coolant escaping from the radiator
before opening the hood. (If steam or cool-
ant is escaping, turn off the engine.) Do not
open the hood further until no steam or
coolant can be seen.
4. Open the engine hood.
5. Visually check drive belts for damage or looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
running. The radiator hoses and radiator
should not leak water. If coolant is leaking,
the water pump belt is missing or loose, or
the cooling fan does not run, stop the en-
gine.
WARNING
●Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or
the engine cooling fan. The engine cool-
ing fan can start at any time.
● If coolant is leaking, or the cooling fan
does not run, stop the engine. 6. After the engine cools down, check the cool-
ant level in the engine coolant reservoir tank
with the engine running. Add coolant to the
engine coolant reservoir tank if necessary.
Have your vehicle repaired. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service. When towing your vehicle, all Provinces in
Canada and local regulations for towing must be
followed. Incorrect towing equipment could dam-
age your vehicle. Towing instructions are avail-
able from a NISSAN dealer. Local service opera-
tors are generally familiar with the applicable laws
and procedures for towing. To assure proper
towing and to prevent accidental damage to your
vehicle, NISSAN recommends having a service
operator tow your vehicle. It is advisable to have
the service operator carefully read the following
precautions:
WARNING
●
Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
● Never get under your vehicle after it has
been lifted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
● When towing, make sure that the trans-
mission, axles, steering system and
powertrain are in working condition. If
any of these conditions apply, dollies or
a flatbed tow truck must be used.
● Always attach safety chains before
towing.
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
In case of emergency6-13

Seats:Check seat position controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc., to ensure
they operate smoothly and all latches lock se-
curely in every position. Check that the head
restraints/headrests move up and down
smoothly and the locks (if so equipped) hold
securely in all latched positions.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat belt
system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
and are installed securely. Check the belt web-
bing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering system, such as excessive free play,
hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating properly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in
sufficient quantity when operating the heater or
air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check that
the wipers and washer operate properly and that
the wipers do not streak.Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time you
check the engine oil or refuel) .
Battery* (for serviceable batteries): Check
the fluid level in each cell. It should be between
the MAX and MIN lines. Vehicles operated in high
temperatures or under severe conditions require
frequent checks of the battery fluid level.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electronic accessories that consume battery power
when the engine is not running (Phone char-
gers, GPS, DVD players, etc.) .
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid
level*: Make sure that the brake and clutch fluid
levels are between the MIN and MAX lines on the
reservoir. Engine coolant level*:
Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts*: Make sure the drive belts
are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level after parking
the vehicle on a level surface with the engine off.
Wait more than 15 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the oil pan.
Exhaust system: Make sure there are no loose
supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of
exhaust fumes, immediately have the exhaust
system inspected. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide)” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil,
water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. Water dripping from the
air conditioner after use is normal. If you should
notice any leaks or if fuel fumes are evident,
check for the cause and have it corrected imme-
diately.
9-4Maintenance and schedules

11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-41
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) ...............1-55
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-58
Airbagwarninglight...........1-58,2-10
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-58, 2-10
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-14
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ......4-11,4-19
Air conditioner service ...........4-24
Air conditioner specification label ....10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations ............10-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ..............10-7
Heater and air conditioner
controls ................4-8,4-16
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-24
Airflowcharts..............4-12,4-20
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-13
Anchor point locations .............1-25
Antenna .....................4-46
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-8
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-22Audible reminders
...............2-13
Audio system ..................4-24
AMradioreception.............4-25
Compact disc (CD) player .....4-35,4-39
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-32,4-36
FMradioreception.............4-24
iPod® Player ................4-43
iPod® player operation ...........4-43
Radio ....................4-24
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-45
USB interface ................4-41
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port .....................4-41
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-27
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) .....8-8
Automatic transmission position indicator
light .....................2-10
Driving with automatic transmission .....5-8
Transmission shift lever lock release ....5-11
Automatic door locks ..............3-5
AUXjack.................4-36,4-40
B
Battery ..................5-25,8-10
Chargewarninglight.............2-8
Battery replacement ..............8-20
Keyfob................8-20,8-20
Before starting the engine ............5-7
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-12 Block heater
Engine ....................5-26
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system ....4-47
Boosterseats..................1-38
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-22
Brake assist (for Intelligent cruise control
system) ...................5-23
Brake fluid ..................8-9
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-26
Brake system ................5-21
Brakewarninglight..............2-8
Brakewearindicators........2-13,8-16
Parking brake operation ..........5-14
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-16
Brake fluid ....................8-9
Brakes ......................8-16
Brake system ..................5-21
Break-inschedule ...............5-17
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-19
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-7
Bulbreplacement................8-26
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................
10-2
Cargo (See vehicle loading information). . .10-13
Car phone or CB radio .............4-47
CDcareandcleaning .............4-45
CD player (See audio system) .....4-35,4-39

Lights.......................8-21
LockChild safety rear door lock ..........3-5
Door locks ...................3-3
Power door locks ...............3-4
Loose fuel cap warning ..............2-5
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-9
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .10-13
M
Maintenance Generalmaintenance.............9-2
Insidethevehicle...............9-3
Maintenanceprecautions...........8-2
Outsidethevehicle..............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-18
Under the hood and vehicle .........9-4
Maintenance log .................9-13
Maintenance requirements ............9-2
Maintenance schedules ..............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions ....................9-12
Malfunctionindicatorlight............2-11
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-3
Manual windows .................2-28
Map pocket ....................2-22
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-19
Mirror Outside mirror control ............3-15
Outside mirrors ............3-14,3-15
Rearview ...................3-14
Vanity mirror .................3-13
Mirrors ......................3-14 N
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System . . .2-13, 5-7
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) .....10-5
Odometer .....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changingengineoil..............8-7
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-6
Engineoil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-7
Oneshotcall...................4-50
Outside mirror control ..............3-15
Outside mirrors ..............3-14,3-15
Overdrive switch .................5-12
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-12
Owner’s manual order form ..........10-20
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ...................10-20
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-14
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-19
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system .....4-47Power
Power door locks ...............3-4
Poweroutlet.................2-21
Power rear windows .............2-27
Power steering system ...........5-20
Power windows ...............2-26
Rear power windows ............2-27
Poweroutlet...................2-21
Power steering ..................5-20
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-22,1-28,1-33,1-38
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-22,1-28,1-33,1-38
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.......1-10
Precautions
on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-41
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Push starting ...................6-12
R
Radio CarphoneorCBradio ...........4-47
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .................4-32,4-36
Steering wheel audio control switch ....4-45
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test .......................10-19
Rearcenterseatbelt ..............1-15
Rear hatch .....................3-9
Rear power windows ..............2-27
Rearseat......................1-4
Rearview mirror .................3-14
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RearViewMonitor.................4-2
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.......................2-17
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-16
Recommended Fluids..............10-2
Recorders EventData .................10-20
Refrigerant recommendation ..........10-7
Registering a vehicle in another country . . .10-10
Remote keyless entry system ........3-5,3-6
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......10-19
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-5
Childseatbelts.....1-22,1-28,1-33,1-38
Reporting safety defects (US only) ....10-19
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-3
Rear seat adjustment .............1-4
Seat belt Child safety ..................1-19
Infantsandsmallchildren..........1-20
InjuredPerson................1-13
Largerchildren................1-20
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.......1-10
Pregnant women ...............1-13
Rear center seat belt ............1-15
Seat belt extenders .............1-18
Seat belt maintenance ............1-18
Seat belts ................1-10,7-6
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-18
Three-point type with retractor .......1-13
Seat belt extenders ...............1-18 Seat belt warning light
..........1-12,2-10
Seats Adjustment...................1-2
Front seats ...................1-2
Manual front seat adjustment .........1-3
Rear seat ....................1-4
Security indicator light ..............2-12
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , engine start ...........2-13,5-7
Security systems Vehicle security system ...........2-13
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-16
Service manual order form ...........10-20
Servicing air conditioner .............4-24
Shifting Automatic transmission ...........5-10
Manual transmission .............5-13
Shift lock release .................5-11
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-18
Side air bag system (See supplemental
side air bag and curtain side-impact air bag
system) ......................1-55
Spark plug replacement .............8-13
Sparkplugs ...................8-13
Specifications ..................10-8
Speedometer ...................2-4
Speedometer and odometer ...........2-4
SRS warning label ................1-58
Stability control .................5-23
Standard maintenance ..............9-7
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-7
Jump starting .............6-10,8-12
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Push starting .................6-12
Starting the engine ..............5-7 Starting the engine
................5-7
Steering P
ower steering system ...........5-20
Tilting steering wheel ............3-12
Steeringwheel..................3-12
Steeringwheelaudiocontrolswitch......4-45
Stoplight.....................8-26
Storage......................2-22
Storage tray ...................2-22
Sun visors ....................3-12
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-58
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-58, 2-10
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-48
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-58
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-41
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-41
Supplemental side and curtain side-impact
air bag system ..................1-55
Switch Automatic power window switch ......2-27
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-17
Headlight control switch ..........2-17
Ignition switch .................5-5
Instrument brightness control ........2-19
Overdrive switch ...............5-12
Powerdoorlockswitch............3-4
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-17
Rear window wiper and washer switches. .2-16
Turnsignalswitch..............2-19
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch.....................2-21
11-5

T
Tachometer ....................2-5
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
engine start .................2-13,5-7
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tilting steering wheel ..............3-12
Tire Flat tire .....................6-2
Spare tire ................6-3,8-39
Tire and Loading Information label ....10-12
Tire chains ..................8-37
Tirepressure .............8-31,8-31
Tirerotation..................8-37
Types of tires .................8-36
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-17
Wheels and tires ...........8-31,10-9
Wheel/tire size ................10-9
Towing Flattowing.................10-17
Trailertowing................10-17
Towing a trailer .................10-17
Towingyourvehicle...............6-13
Transmission Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ......8-8
Driving with automatic transmission .....5-8
Driving with manual transmission ......5-13
Shiftleverlockrelease............5-11
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) .....................10-10
Trip computer ...................2-6
Trip odometer ...................2-4
Turnsignalswitch................2-19 U
Uniform tire quality grading ..........10-17
USB interface ..................4-41
Audio file operation .............4-42
V
Vanity mirror ...................3-13
Vehicle dimensions and weights ........10-9
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-21
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-23
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ....5-23
Vehicle identification ..............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ......10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ...............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . .10-10
Vehicle immobilizer system ........2-13,5-7
Vehicle loading information ......10-13,10-14
Vehicle recovery .................6-15
Vehicle security system .............2-13
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System) , engine start .....2-13,5-7
Ventilators .....................4-8
Visors.......................3-12
Voice Prompt Interrupt ..............4-50
W
Warning Air bag warning light .........1-58,2-10
Anti-lock brake warning light .........2-8
Battery charge warning light .........2-8Brake warning light
..............2-8
Door open warning light ...........2-9
Engine oil pressure warning light .......2-9
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Loose fuel cap warning ............2-5
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light...................... .2-9
Passenger air bag and status light .....
1-50
Seat belt warning light ........1-12,2-10
Supplemental air bag warning
light ..................1-58,2-10
Vehicle security system ...........2-13
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-58
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .....................2-10
Audible reminders ..............2-10
Indicatorlights................2-10
Warninglights................2-10
Warninglights..................2-10
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders .....................2-7
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-16
Weights(Seedimensionsandweights)....10-9
Wheels and tires .............8-31,10-9
Wheel/tire size ..................10-9
When traveling or registering in another
country .....................10-10
Windows .....................2-26
Locking passengers’ windows .......2-27
Manual windows ...............2-28
Power rear windows .............2-27
Power windows ...............2-26
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