2017 NISSAN VERSA SEDAN power steering

1. Headlight/turn signal switch/fog lightswitch (if so equipped) (P. 2-25)
2. Driver’s supplemental air bag (P. 1-39) Horn (P. 2-28)
3. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3) Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-12)
4. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-23)
5. Vents (P. 4-16)
6. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-24)
7. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-39)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
9. Climate controls (P. 4-17)
10. Audio system (P. 4-25)
11. Passenger’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-39)
12. Glove box (P. 2-30)
13. Power outlet (P. 2-29)
14. Shift lever (P. 5-17)
15. Cup holders (P. 2-30)
16. Ignition switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-8) Push-button ignition switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-11)
17. Cruise control switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-28)
18. Tilt steering (P. 3-30)
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0-6Illustrated table of contents

Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-13
or
Brake warning light 2-13
Charge warning light 2-14
Door open warning
light
2-14
Engine oil pressure
warning light2-14
High temperature
warning light (red) (if
so equipped)2-14
Warning
light Name Page
or
Low fuel warning
light 2-15
Low tire pressure
warning light2-15
NISSAN Intelligent
Key® warning light
(if so equipped)2-17
Power steering
warning light
2-17
Seat belt warning
light and chime (if so
equipped)2-17
Shift P (Park) warn-
ing light (if so
equipped)2-18
Warning
light Name Page
Supplemental air
bag warning light 2-18
Indicator
light Name Page
Automatic Transmis-
sion (A/T)/
Continuously Vari-
able Transmission
(CVT) position indi-
cator light (if so
equipped) 2-18
Cruise main switch
indicator light (if so
equipped)
2-18
Engine start opera-
tion indicator light (if
so equipped)2-19
Front fog light indi-
cator light (if so
equipped)2-19
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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1. Headlight/turn signal switch/fog lightswitch (if so equipped) (P. 2-25)
2. Driver’s supplemental air bag (P. 1-39) Horn (P. 2-28)
3. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3) Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-12)
4. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-23)
5. Vents (P. 4-16)
6. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-24)
7. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-39)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
9. Climate controls (P. 4-17)
10. Audio system (P. 4-25)
11. Passenger’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-39)
12. Glove box (P. 2-30)
13. Power outlet (P. 2-29)
14. Shift lever (P. 5-17)
15. Cup holders (P. 2-30)
16. Ignition switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-8) Push-button ignition switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-11)
17. Cruise control switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-28)
18. Tilt steering (P. 3-30)
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2-2Instruments and controls

orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightPower steering warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
orBrake warning lightSeat belt warning light and chime
(if so equipped)Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightShift P (Park) warning light (if so equipped)Overdrive 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 light and headlight indicator light (green)
(if so equipped)
High temperature warning light (red)
(if so equipped)Cruise main switch indicator light
(if so equipped)Slip indicator light
orLow fuel warning lightEngine start operation indicator light
(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
2-12Instruments and controls

NISSAN Intelligent Key®warning light (if so equipped)
After the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light comes on for about 2 seconds
and then turns off. This light illuminates or blinks
as follows:
● The light blinks in yellow when the door is
closed with the Intelligent Key left outside
the vehicle and the ignition switch in the
ACC or ON position. Make sure that the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
● The light blinks in green when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power. Replace
the battery with a new one. For additional
information, refer to “Battery” in the “Do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
● The light illuminates in yellow when it warns
of a malfunction with the electrical steering
lock system or the Intelligent Key system.
If the warning light illuminates in yellow while the
engine is stopped, it may be impossible to free
the steering lock or to start the engine. If the light
comes on while the engine is running, you can
drive the vehicle. However in these cases, have
the vehicle checked and repaired as soon as
possible. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service. For additional information, refer to “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section of this manual.Power steering warning light
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.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the power steering warning light illumi-
nates. After starting the engine, the power steer-
ing warning light turns off. This indicates the
power steering is operational.
If the power steering warning light illuminates
while the engine is running, it may indicate the
power steering is not functioning properly and
may need servicing. Have the power steering checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
When the power steering warning light illumi-
nates 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” in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Seat belt warning light and
chime (if so equipped)
The light and chime remind you to fasten your
seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the
ignition switch is placed in the ON or START
position and remains illuminated until the driver’s
seat belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime
sounds for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s
seat belt is securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light may also illuminate if
the front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened
when the front passenger’s seat is occupied . For
7 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position, the system does not activate the
warning light for the front passenger.
Instruments and controls2-17

To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air bag
system may result in serious personal
injury.The vehicle should be driven with the VDC sys-
tem on for most driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If
maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck
vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator will come on.Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn on the system. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
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HORN
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH
2-28Instruments and controls

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) .........3-3
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys
(if so equipped) ................................3-4
Doors ............................................3-5
Locking with key ................................3-5
Locking with inside lock knob ....................3-6
Locking with power door lock switch
(if so equipped) ................................3-6
Automatic door locks (if so equipped). . . ..........3-7
Child safety rear door lock .......................3-7
Remote keyless entry system (if so equipped) .........3-7
How to use remote keyless entry system ..........3-8
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) ...........3-11
Operating range ............................... 3-13
Door locks/unlocks precaution ..................3-14
NISSAN Intelligent Key® Operation .............3-14
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ...................................... 3-18Warning lights and audible reminders
............3-21
Warning signals ............................... 3-21
Troubleshooting guide ......................... 3-23
Hood ........................................... 3-24
Trunk lid ......................................... 3-25
Key operation ................................. 3-25
Opening the trunk lid ........................... 3-25
Opener operation (if so equipped) ...............3-26
Interior trunk lid release ........................ 3-26
Fuel-filler door ................................... 3-27
Opener operation .............................. 3-27
Fuel-filler cap ................................. 3-27
Steering wheel ................................... 3-30
Tilt operation .................................. 3-30
Sun visors ....................................... 3-30
Vanity mirror .................................. 3-31
Mirrors .......................................... 3-31
Rearview mirror ............................... 3-31
Outside mirrors ............................... 3-31

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..................5-2
Three-way catalyst ..............................5-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..........5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover . . ..................5-6
Off-road recovery ...............................5-7
Rapid air pressure loss ..........................5-7
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................5-8
Ignition switch (if so equipped) ......................5-8
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
(if so equipped) ................................5-9
Automatic transmission (if so equipped) ...........5-9
Manual transmission (if so equipped) ............5-10
Ignition switch positions ........................ 5-11
Push-button ignition switch (if so equipped) .........5-11
Operating range ............................... 5-12
Push-button ignition switch positions . . . .........5-12
Emergency engine shut off .....................5-13
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge .......5-13
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .............5-14
Before starting the engine ......................... 5-14
Starting the engine (models without NISSAN
Intelligent Key® system) ........................... 5-15Starting the engine (models with NISSAN
Intelligent Key® system)
........................... 5-16
Driving the vehicle ................................ 5-17
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
(if so equipped) ............................... 5-17
Automatic transmission (if so equipped) ..........5-21
Manual transmission (if so equipped) ............5-26
Parking brake .................................... 5-27
Cruise control (if so equipped) . . ...................5-28
Precautions on cruise control ...................5-28
Cruise control operations .......................5-29
Break-in schedule ................................ 5-30
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................... 5-30
Increasing fuel economy ........................... 5-31
Parking/parking on hills ............................ 5-32
Power steering ................................... 5-33
Brake system .................................... 5-34
Brake precautions ............................. 5-34
Anti-lock Braking

System (ABS)................. 5-34
Brake assist .................................. 5-35
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
(if so equipped) .................................. 5-36
Brake force distribution ........................ 5-37
Cold weather driving .............................. 5-38