2018 NISSAN VERSA NOTE open hood

secondary latch keeps the hood from
opening when the primary latch is re-
leased.
When driving in areas using road salt or
other corrosive materials, check lubrica-
tion 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 in-
stalled securely. Also check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When check-
ing 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 ev-
ery 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge
of ten and always prior to long distance
trips. If necessary, 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 (if so
equipped): 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 ve-
hicle 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 steer-
ing wheel or seat vibrates at normal high-
way 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 dam-
age. Have a damaged 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 performing scheduled maintenance,
cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal: Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure the pedal does not catch or require uneven
effort. Keep the floor mat away from the
pedal.
Brake pedal:
Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly goes
down further than normal, the pedal feels
spongy or the vehicle seems to take longer
to stop, have your vehicle checked imme-
diately. 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.
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) P (Park) position mechanism (if so
equipped): On a fairly steep hill check that
the vehicle is held securely with the shif t
lever in the P (Park) position without apply-
ing any brakes.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake
operation 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 recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Seats: Check seat position controls such
as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc., to
Maintenance and schedules9-3

ensure they operate smoothly and all
latches lock securely 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 webbing 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 prop-
erly 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. The fluid
should be at the bottom of the filler open-
ing. Vehicles operated in high tempera-
tures 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 dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as:
1. Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not
running (Phone chargers, 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 af ter
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, immedi-
ately have the exhaust system inspected. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Exhaust gas (carbon mon-
oxide)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for
fuel, oil, water or other fluid leaks af ter the
vehicle has been parked for a while. Water
dripping from the air conditioner af ter use
is normal. If you should notice any leaks or if
fuel fumes are evident, check for the cause
and have it corrected immediately.
9-4Maintenance and schedules

Engine coolant temperature gauge....2-9
EventDatarecorders............10-20
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-2
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch ..........8-20
F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch) ....6-2
Flattire....................6-3,6-3
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-6
Fluid Brakefluid..................8-9
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Clutchfluid.................8-10
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-9
Engine coolant ...............8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-11
Foglightswitch ................2-31
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) . . .1-54
Front-door pocket ...............2-34
Frontseats................... .1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-26
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ....3-28
Fuel gauge .................2-10 Fueloctanerating.............10-5
Fuel recommendation
..........10-4
Loose fuel cap warning .......2-7,3-29
Fuel efficient driving tips ...........5-25
Fuel-filler door .................3-28
Fuel gauge ...................2-10
Fuses .......................8-18
Fusiblelinks...................8-19
G
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-9
Fuel gauge .................2-10
Odometer ..................2-6
Speedometer ................2-5
Tachometer .................2-8
Trip computer ................2-11
Trip odometer ................2-6
General maintenance .............9-2
Glovebox....................2-36
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®............4-81,4-96,4-108
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-28
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-28
Headlights ...................8-24
Headrestraints .................1-6
Heatedseats..................2-32
Heated seat switches ............2-32 Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-28
Heater operation .............4-30
Hood release ..................3-26
Horn .......................2-31
I
Ignition switch ..................5-8
Push-button ignition switch .......5-10
Immobilizer system .......2-24,5-10,5-14
Important vehicle information label . . . .10-11
Increasing fuel economy ...........5-26
Indicator NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator...................5-13
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) ................2-14,2-20
Instrument brightness control .......2-29
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch .....2-29
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ............
3-14
Key operation ................3-15
Mechanical key ...............3-4
Remote keyless entry operation . .3-9, 3-18
Troubleshooting guide .......3-24,3-25
Warning signals ...........3-24,3-25
Interiorlight...............2-42,2-43
iPod®Player...............4-65,4-68
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-25
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J
Jumpstarting ..............6-12,8-13
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement .....8-21,8-21
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .....3-9,3-18
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......3-3,3-12
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys......................3-5
L
Label Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Labels Air conditioner specification label . . .10-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-11
Emission control information label . .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) ..........1-62
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System................1-25 License plate
Installing the license plate .......10-13
Light Airbagwarninglight........1-62, 2-20
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-26
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-15
Bulb replacement .............8-26
Charge warning light ...........2-16
ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-26
Foglights..................8-25
Foglightswitch ..............2-31
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-28
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-28
Headlights .................8-24
Interiorlight.............2-42,2-43
Lightbulbs.................8-24
Low tire pressure warning light .....2-17
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-19
Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-54
Security indicator light ..........2-22
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...............2-14,2-20
Lights......................8-24
Lock Child safety rear door lock ........3-8
Door locks ................3-5,3-6
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever . . . .3-28
Power door locks ..............3-7
Loose fuel cap warning .........2-7,3-29
Lowfuelwarninglight.............2-17
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-17
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light........................2-19
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-13 M
Maintenance General maintenance ...........9-2
Insidethevehicle..............9-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Outsidethevehicle.............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-19
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..........2-21
Manual front seat adjustment ........1-3
Manual windows ................2-42
Meters and gauges ...............2-3
Instrument brightness control .....2-29
Mirror Outsidemirrors..............3-33
Rearview...................3-32
Vanitymirror................3-32
Mirrors......................3-32
Mobile apps ...................4-76
N
NissanConnect® ................4-76
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........3-3,3-12
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator.....................5-13
NISS
AN Vehicle Immobilizer
System...............2-24,5-10,5-14
NISSAN voice recognition system .....4-118
11-4

For additional information, refer to "Check
tire pressure warning message" in this sec-
tion and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in the “Starting and driving” section
and in the “In case of emergency” section of
this manual.
TPMS malfunction
If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the
low tire pressure warning light will flash for
approximately 1 minute when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. The
light will remain on af ter 1 minute. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
The "CHECK TIRE PRES" warning does not
appear if the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates to indicate a TPMS malfunction.
For additional information, refer to “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the
“Starting and driving” section and “Tire
pressure” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of
this manual.WARNING
∙ Radio waves could adversely affectelectric medical equipment. Those
who use a pacemaker should contact
the electric medical equipment
manufacturer for the possible influ-
ences before use.
∙ If the light does not illuminate with the ignition switch placed in the ON
position, have the vehicle checked as
soon as possible. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
∙ If the light illuminates while driving, avoid sudden steering maneuvers or
abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed,
pull off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Driving with under-inflated tires may
permanently damage the tires and in-
crease the likelihood of tire failure. Se-
rious vehicle damage could occur and
may lead to an accident and could re-
sult in serious personal injury or
death. Check the tire pressure for all
four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to
the recommended COLD tire pressure show on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation label located in the driver’s
door opening to turn the low tire pres-
sure warning light off. If the light still
illuminates while driving af ter adjust-
ing the tire pressure, a tire may be flat
or the TPMS may be malfunctioning. If
you have a flat tire, replace it with a
spare tire as soon as possible. If no tire
is flat and all tires are properly in-
flated, have the vehicle checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
∙ When replacing a wheel without the TPMS such as the spare tire, the TPMS
will not function and the low tire pres-
sure warning light will flash for ap-
proximately 1 minute. The light will re-
main on af ter 1 minute. Have your
tires replaced and/or TPMS system
reset as soon as possible. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for these services.
∙ Replacing tires with those not origi- nally specified by NISSAN could affect
the proper operation of the TPMS.
2-18Instruments 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) ..........................3-5
Doors ...........................................3-5
Locking with key ..............................3-6
Locking with inside lock knob ................. 3-7
Locking with power door lock switch
(if so equipped) ............................... 3-7
Automatic door locks (if so equipped) ........ 3-7
Child safety rear door lock ....................3-8
Remote keyless entry system (models
without NISSAN Intelligent Key®)
(if so equipped) ..................................3-8
How to use remote keyless entry
system .......................................3-9
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) .........3-12
Operating range ............................. 3-14
Door locks/unlocks precaution ..............3-14
NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation ............3-15
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ..................................... 3-18Warning lights and audible reminders
.......3-21
Warning signals ............................. 3-22
Troubleshooting guide (Continuously
Variable Transmission only) ..................3-24
Troubleshooting guide
(manual transmission only) ..................3-25
Hood ........................................... 3-26
Rear hatch ..................................... 3-27
Opening the rear hatch ......................3-27
Rear hatch release .......................... 3-28
Fuel-filler door .................................. 3-28
Opener operation ........................... 3-28
Fuel-filler cap ................................ 3-29
Steering wheel ................................. 3-31
Tilt operation ................................ 3-31
Sun visors ...................................... 3-31
Vanity mirrors (if so equipped) ...............3-32
Mirrors ......................................... 3-32
Rearview mirror ............................. 3-32
Outside mirrors ............................. 3-33

1. Pull the hood lock release handle1
located below the instrument panel
until the hood springs up slightly.
2. Locate the lever
2in between the
hood and grille and push the lever side-
ways with your fingertips.
3. Raise the hood
3.
4. Remove the support rod
4and insert
it into the slot
5. Hold the coated parts
Awhen removing
or resetting the support rod. Avoid direct
contact with the metal parts, as they
may be hot immediately af ter the engine
has been stopped.
When closing the hood, return the support
rod to its original position, lower the hood
to approximately 12 in (30 cm) above the
latch and release it. This allows proper en-
gagement of the hood latch.
WARNING
∙ Make sure the hood is completely closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the hood
to fly open and result in an accident.
∙ If you see steam or smoke coming from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
LPD2675
HOOD
3-26Pre-driving checks and adjustments

∙ If the low tire pressure warning lightilluminates while driving, avoid sud-
den steering maneuvers or abrupt
braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off
the road to a safe location and stop
the vehicle as soon as possible. Driv-
ing with under-inflated tires may per-
manently damage the tires and in-
crease the likelihood of tire failure.
Serious vehicle damage could occur
and may lead to an accident and could
result in serious personal injury.
Check the tire pressure for all four
tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the
recommended COLD tire pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation label, located on the driver’s
door opening, to turn the low tire
pressure warning light off. If you have
a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as
soon as possible. (For additional in-
formation, refer to “Flat tire” in the “In
case of emergency ” section of this
manual.) ∙ When replacing a wheel without the
TPMS such as the spare tire, when a
spare tire is mounted or a wheel is
replaced, the TPMS will not function
and the low tire pressure warning
light will flash for approximately
1 minute. The light will remain on af ter
1 minute. Have your tires replaced
and/or TPMS system reset as soon as
possible. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
∙ Replacing tires with those not origi- nally specified by NISSAN could affect
the proper operation of the TPMS.
∙ Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol tire sealant into the tires, as this may
cause a malfunction of the tire pres-
sure sensors.
CAUTION
Do not place metalized film or any
metal parts (antenna, etc.) on the win-
dows. This may cause poor reception of
the signals from the tire pressure sen-
sors, and the TPMS will not function
properly. Some devices and transmitters may tem-
porarily interfere with the operation of the
TPMS and cause the low tire pressure
warning light to illuminate.
Some examples are:
∙ Facilities or electric devices using simi- lar radio frequencies are near the ve-
hicle.
∙ If a transmitter set to similar frequen- cies is being used in or near the vehicle.
∙ If a computer (or similar equipment) or a DC/AC converter is being used in or
near the vehicle.
The low tire pressure warning light may
illuminate in the following cases: ∙ If the vehicle is equipped with a wheel and tire without TPMS.
∙ If the TPMS has been replaced and the ID has not been registered.
∙ If the wheel is not originally specified by NISSAN.
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