2017 NISSAN VERSA SEDAN Owners Manual

Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-
quired to be in what is called the “ready condi-
tion” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it
is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually,
the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary
usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready” condition. Before taking the
I/M test, check the vehicle’s
inspection/maintenance test readiness condi-
tion. Place the ignition switch in the ON position
without starting the engine. If the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 sec-
onds and then blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not blink
after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“ready”. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer to set the “ready condition” or to
prepare the vehicle for testing.This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Re-
corder (EDR) . The main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa-
tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understand-
ing how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR
is designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this
vehicle is designed to record such data as:
● How various systems in your vehicle were
operating;
● Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened;
● How far (if at all) the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
● How fast the vehicle was traveling.
● Sounds are not recorded. These data can help provide a better understand-
ing of the circumstances in which crashes and
injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by
your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under
normal driving conditions and no personal data
(e.g. name, gender, age and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with
the type of personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip-
ment is required and access to the vehicle or the
EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manu-
facturer and NISSAN dealer, other parties, such
as law enforcement, that have the special equip-
ment, can read the information if they have ac-
cess to the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data will only
be accessed with the consent of the vehicle
owner or lessee or as otherwise required or per-
mitted by law.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)
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Genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for this model
year and prior can be purchased. A Genuine
NISSAN Service Manual is the best source of
service and repair information for your vehicle.
This manual is the same one used by the factory-
trained technicians working at NISSAN dealer-
ships. Genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals can
also be purchased.
For USA
For current pricing and availability of Genuine
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NISSAN Owner’s Manuals, contact:
1-800-247-5321
For Canada
To purchase a copy of a Genuine NISSAN Ser-
vice Manual or Owner’s Manual, for this model
year and prior, please contact your nearest
NISSAN dealer. For the phone number and loca-
tion of a NISSAN dealer in your area, call the
NISSAN Information Center at 1-800-387-0122
and a bilingual NISSAN representative will assist
you.
OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE
MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION
Technical and consumer information10-21

MEMO
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11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-39
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-48
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-56
Airbagwarninglight...........1-56,2-18
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-56, 2-18
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-15
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-20
Air conditioner service ...........4-25
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 ....4-17
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-25
Airflowcharts..................4-21
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-21
Anchor point locations .............1-23
Antenna .....................4-68
Antifreeze ....................5-38
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-13
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-34
Apps .......................4-69
APPS button ...................4-7
Audible reminders ...............2-21 Audio system
..................4-25
AMradioreception.............4-26
Bluetooth®audio.......4-64,4-65,4-65
Bluetooth® streaming audio ........4-65
Compact disc (CD)
player..........4-36,4-42,4-46,4-53
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-38
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-34
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-43,4-48
FMradioreception.............4-25
iPod® Player .............4-58,4-61
iPod® player operation .......4-58,4-61
Radio ....................4-25
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-67
USB interface ............4-54,4-56
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port..................4-54,4-56
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-34
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) .....8-9
Driving with automatic transmission ....5-21
Transmission shift lever lock release ....5-24
Automatic door locks ..............3-7
AUXjack..............4-37,4-39,4-54
B
Battery ..................5-38,8-11
Chargewarninglight............2-14 Battery replacement
..............8-21
Keyfob................8-21,8-21
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........8-23
Before starting the engine ...........5-14
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-14
Block heater Engine ....................5-39
Bluetooth® audio .........4-64,4-65,4-65
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system...............4-70,4-84,4-94
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System with
Navigation System ...............4-94
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
without Navigation System .......4-70,4-84
Bluetooth® streaming audio with Navigation
System .....................4-65
Bluetooth® streaming audio without Navigation
System (if so equipped) ............4-65
Boosterseats..................1-36
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-34
Brake fluid ..................8-10
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-26
Brake system ................5-34
Brakewarninglight.............2-13
Brakewearindicators........2-21,8-17
Parking brake operation ..........5-27
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-17
Brake assist ...................
5
-35
Brake fluid ....................8-10
Brakes ......................8-17
Brake system ..................5-34
Break-inschedule ...............5-30

Brightness/contrastbutton............4-9
Brightness controlInstrument panel ...............2-26
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-13
Bulb replacement ................8-26
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................10-2
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .10-13
Car phone or CB radio .............4-70
CD care and cleaning ..............4-67
CD player
(See audio system) .....4-36,4-42,4-46,4-53
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 ...........2-21
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Clock (models without navigation system) ....4-45
Clockset.....................4-45
Clock setting
(models with Navigation System) ......4-7,4-9
Clock setting (models without Navigation
System) ........4-35,4-40,4-41,4-44,4-45
Clutch Clutch fluid ..................8-10
Cold weather driving ...............5-38 Compact disc (CD)
player ............4-36,4-42,4-46,4-53
Connect phone
.................4-69
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-17 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.......................8-8
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-9
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-67
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-17
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-5
Checking engine coolant level ........8-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-9
Corrosion protection ...............7-7
Cruisecontrol..................5-28
Cupholders...................2-31
Curtainside-impactandrolloverairbag....1-53
D
Defroster switch Rear window defroster switch .......2-24
Dimensionsandweights ............10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-26
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door locks .....................3-5
Door open warning light .............2-14
Doors ........................3-5
Drive belt .....................8-14 Driving
Cold weather driving .............5-38
Driving with automatic transmission ....5-21
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17
Driving with manual transmission ......5-26
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 ......10-11
Emission control system warranty .......10-18
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-14
B l

ockheater.................5-39
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-5
Changingengineoil..............8-7
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-5
Checking engine oil level ...........8-6
Engine compartment check locations ....8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-9
Engine cooling system ............8-4
Engineoil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-14
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-7
Engine serial number ............10-11
Engine specifications ............10-8
Starting the engine .............5-15
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Engine coolant temperature gauge.......2-9
Event Data recorders .............10-20
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Explanation of maintenance items ........9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . .9-5
Extendedstorageswitch ............8-20
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-6
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ......8-9
Brake fluid ..................8-10
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Clutchfluid..................8-10
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid.......................8-8
Engine coolant .................8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
Power steering fluid ..............8-9
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-11
Foglightswitch .................2-27
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-48
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
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 ..............10-5
Fuel recommendation ............10-4
Loose fuel cap warning ............2-7
Fuel efficient driving tips .............5-30
Fuel-filler door ..................3-27
Fuelgauge.....................2-9
Fuses.......................8-18
Fusiblelinks ...................8-19
G
Gascap .....................3-27
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-9
Fuel gauge ...................2-9
Odometer ...................2-6
Speedometer .................2-5
Tachometer ..................2-8
Trip computer ................2-10
Trip odometer ..............2-5,2-6
General maintenance ...............9-2
Glovebox.....................2-31
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®.............4-70,4-84,4-94
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-25
Headlight control switch ............2-25
Headlights ....................8-24
Head restraints ..................1-5 Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-17
Heater operation ...............4-19
Hood.......................3-24
Horn .......................2-28
I
Ignition switch ...................5-8
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-11
Immobilizer system ............2-21,5-14
Important vehicle

information label ......10-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-16
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)....................2-18
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
Interior light ................2-35,2-36
Interior trunk lid release .............3-26
iPod®Player ............... 4-58, 4-61
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-21
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J
Jump starting ................6-8,8-13
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement .......8-21,8-21
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 .....10-12
Emissioncontrolinformationlabel ....10-11
Engine serial number ............10-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-11
Tire and Loading Information label ....10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ....10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate .....................10-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-56
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-21
License plate Installing the license plate .........10-12Light
Air bag warning light .........1-56,2-18
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-26
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-13
Bulbreplacement..............8-26
Charge warning light ............2-14
Exterior and Interior lights ..........8-26
Foglights...................8-25
Foglightswitch ...............2-27
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-25
Headlight control switch ..........2-25
Headlights..................8-24
Interiorlight..............2-35,2-36
Lightbulbs..................8-24
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-15
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-48
Security indicator light ............2-20
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-18
Lights.......................8-24
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 ..............2-7
Lowfuelwarninglight..............2-15
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-15
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .10-13
M
Maintenance Generalmaintenance.............9-2 Insidethevehicle...............9-3
Maintenance precautions
...........8-2
Outside the vehicle ..............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-16
Under the hood and vehicle .........9-4
Maintenancelog.................9-13
Maintenance requirements ............9-2
Maintenance schedules ..............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions ....................9-12
Malfunction indicator light ............2-19
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-3
Manual windows .................2-35
Mappocket....................2-30
Meters and gauges ................
2
-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-26
Mirror Outside mirror control ............3-32
Outside mirrors ............3-31,3-32
Rearview ...................3-31
Vanity mirror .................3-31
Mirrors ......................3-31
Mobileapps ...................4-69
N
NissanConnect
SM................4-69
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........3-3,3-11
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator .....................5-13
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System . .2-21, 5-14
NISSAN voice recognition system ......4-103
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O
Octanerating(Seefueloctanerating).....10-5
Odometer .....................2-6
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................10-2
Changing engine oil ..............8-7
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-6
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-7
Oneshotcall............4-74,4-87,4-97
Outside mirror control ..............3-32
Outside mirrors ..............3-31,3-32
Overdrive switch .................5-25
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats...........6-10
Owner’s manual order form ..........10-21
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ...................10-21
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-27
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-32
Parking brake ...................5-27
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free
system ...............4-70,4-84,4-94
Power Power door locks ...............3-6
Power outlet .................2-29 Power rear windows
.............2-34
Power steering fluid ..............8-9
Power steering system ...........5-33
Power windows ...............2-32
Rear power windows ............2-34
Power outlet ...................2-29
Power steering ..................5-33
Power steering fluid ................8-9
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
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
Push starting ...................6-10
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-70
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-34
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-38
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player .................4-43,4-48
Steering wheel audio control switch ....4-67
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test .......................10-20
Rear power windows ..............2-34
Rearseat......................1-4 Rearview mirror
.................3-31
RearView Monitor .............4-10,4-12
Rear window defroster switch .........2-24
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
-7,3-8
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......10-19
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) ....10-19
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-3
Rear seat adjustment .............1-4
Seatbackpockets................2-30
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
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