2018 NISSAN VERSA NOTE warning

11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-44
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air
bagsystem)............... .1-54
Air bag warning labels ............1-62
Airbagwarninglight .........1-62, 2-20
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-62, 2-20
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-15
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ........4-31
Air conditioner service ..........4-36
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 ..................4-28
Servicing air conditioner ........4-36
Air flow charts .................4-32
Anchor point locations ............1-27
Antenna ....................4-75
Antifreeze ...................5-34
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-15
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-29
Apps .......................4-76
Armrests.....................1-5
Around View® Monitor ............4-17 Audible reminders
..............2-23
Audiosystem.................4-36 AMradioreception............4-37
Bluetooth® audio ..........4-71, 4-72
Compact disc (CD)
player.............4-47,4-52,4-60
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-45
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player ................4-49,4-54
FMradioreception............4-36
iPod®Player.............4-65,4-68
iPod® player operation ......4-65,4-68
Radio ....................4-36
Steering wheel audio control
switch....................4-74
USBinterface............4-61,4-63
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port..................4-61,4-63
Automatic Automatic power window switch . . .2-42
Automatic door locks .............3-7
AUXjack.................4-48,4-61
B
Battery..................5-34,8-11 Charge warning light ...........2-16
Battery replacement .............8-21
Keyfob................8-21,8-21
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........8-23Before starting the engine
.........5-14
Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-14
Bluetooth® audio ............4 -71, 4-72
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system ..............4-81,4-96,4-108
Bluetooth® streaming audio with
NavigationSystem..............4-72
Bluetooth® streaming audio without
Navigation System (if so equipped) ....4-71
Booster seats .................1-41
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-29
Brakefluid..................8-9
Brakelight(Seestoplight).......8-26
Brakesystem...............5-29
Brakewarninglight............2-15
Brakewearindicators.......2-23,8-18
Parking brake operation .........5-21
Self-adjustingbrakes ..........8-18
Brakeassist..................5-30
Brakefluid....................8-9
Brakes......................8-18
Brakesystem.................5-29
Break-in schedule ..............5-24
Brightness/contrast button .........4-9
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-29
Bulb check/instrument panel .......2-15
Bulb replacement .............. 8-26

C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargocover...................2-39
Cargo (See vehicle loading information). .10-13
Car phone or CB radio ............4-81
CDcareandcleaning.............4-73
CD player (See audio system). .4-47, 4-52, 4-60
Checking bulbs .................2-15
Childrestraints........1-20, 1-21, 1-23, 1-25 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System..............1-25
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41
Top tether strap anchor point
locations.................. .1-27
Child restraint with top tether strap . . . .1-27
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-8
Chimes, audible reminders .........2-23
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
Clock setting (models with Navigation
System) ...................4-7,4-9
Clock setting (models without Navigation
System) ...........4-46,4-50,4-51,4-51
Clutch Clutchfluid.................8-10
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-11
Coldweatherdriving.............5-34
Compact disc (CD) player ....4-47,4-52,4-60
Connect phone ................4-76
Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-9,5-15
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-9 Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
..........5-9,5-15
Control panel buttons .............4-4
Brightness/contrast button .......4-9
Settingbutton................4-7
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .....4-74
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-28
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-9
Corrosionprotection..............7-7
Cruisecontrol .................5-22
Cupholders...................2-36
Curtain side-impact and rollover
airbag..................... .1-59
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only) ..................2-29
Defroster switch Rearwindowdefrosterswitch.....2-27
Dimensions and weights ...........10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-29
Display controls
(see control panel buttons) ..........4-4
Door locks ..................3-5,3-6
Door open warning light ...........2-16
Drivebelt ....................8-14
Driving Cold weather driving ...........5-34 Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
..........5-9,5-15
Driving with manual transmission . . .5-20
Precautions when starting and
driving .....................5-2
Driving the vehicle ...............5-15
E
Economy - fuel .................5-26
Emergency engine shutoff ..........5-13
Emission control information label . . . .10-11
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-18
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-14
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Changing engine oil ............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
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............
10-6
Engine oil pressure warning light . . . .2-16
Engine oil viscosity .............10-7
Engine serial number ...........10-11
Engine specifications ...........10-8
Starting the engine ............5-14
Engine Block Heater .............5-35
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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
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Seatbeltwarninglight.........1-13, 2-20
SeatsAdjustment ..................1-2
Armrests ...................1-5
Frontseats..................1-2
Heatedseats................2-32
Manual front seat adjustment ......1-3
Rearseat.................. .1-4
Security indicator light ............2-22
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start .......2-24,5-10,5-14
Self-adjustingbrakes.............8-18
Service manual order form .........10-21
Servicing air conditioner ...........4-36
Settingbutton..................4-7
Shif ting Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .....................5-17
Manual transmission ...........5-20
Shiftleverlockrelease............5-18
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-19
Side air bag system (See supplemental
side air bag, curtain and rollover air bag
systems) .................... .1-59
Siri® Eyes-Free .................4-77
Smartphone connectivity ..........4-76
Spark plug replacement ...........8-15
Spark plugs ...................8-15
Specifications .................10-8
Speedometer ..................2-5
SRS warning label ...............1-62
Stability control .................5-31
Standard maintenance ............9-8
Starting Before starting the engine ........5-14
Jumpstarting ............6-12,8-13 Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2
Push starting
................6-14
Starting the engine ............5-14
Starting the engine ..............5-14
Steering Powersteeringsystem .........5-28
Tilting steering wheel ...........3-31
Steering wheel .................3-31
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-74
Stoplight....................8-26
Storage.....................2-34
Storagetray ..................2-35
Sunvisors....................3-31
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . .1-62
Supplemental air bag warning
light ....................1-62, 2-20
Supplemental front impact air bag
system ..................... .1-54
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels . . . .1-62
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ................... .1-44
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .......1-44
Switch Automatic power window switch . . .2-42
Foglightswitch ..............2-31
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-28
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-28
Ignition switch ................5-8
Instrument brightness control .....2-29
Power door lock switch ..........3-7
Rearwindowdefrosterswitch.....2-27 Rear window wiper and washer
switches
...................2-26
Turn signal switch .............2-30
V

ehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch....................2-33
T
Tachometer ...................2-8
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-9
Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start ............2-24,5-10,5-14
Three-waycatalyst...............5-2
Tilting steering wheel .............3-31
Tire Flattire..................6-3,6-3
Spare tire ...............6-4,8-39
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Tire chains .................8-36
Tire pressure ................8-29
Tirerotation.................8-37
Types of tires ................8-35
Uniform tire quality grading .......10-17
Wheels and tires ...........8-29,10-9
Wheel/tire size ...............10-9
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .....2-17
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . .5-3
Toptetherstrapchildrestraint.......1-27
Towing 2-wheel drive models ........6-16,6-17
Flattowing.................10-17
Towtrucktowing .............6-15
Trailertowing ...............10-17
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Towingatrailer................10-17
TransmissionContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ..........5-9,5-15
Driving with manual transmission . . .5-20
Transmission shif t lever lock release . . .5-18
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) .....................10-10
Trip computer ..................2-11
Trip odometer ..................2-6
Troubleshooting guide (NISSAN voice
recognition system) .............4-122
Turn signal switch ...............2-30
U
Uniform tire quality grading .........10-17
USBinterface ..............4-61,4-63 Audio file operation ........4-62,4-64
V
Vanitymirror..................3-32
Variable voltage control system ......8-14
Vehicle dimensions and weights ......10-9
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch......................2-33
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system . .5-31
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . .5-31
Vehicle identification .............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . .10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number)
...............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.......................10-10
Vehicle immobilizer system . .2-24, 5-10, 5-14
Vehicle loading information .....10-13,10-14
Vehiclerecovery................6-17
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine
start.................2-24,5-10,5-14
Ventilators ...................4-28
Visors.......................3-31
Voice Prompt Interrupt. .4-85, 4-98, 4-99, 4-111
Voice recognition system ..........4-118
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight........1-62, 2-20
Anti-lock brake warning light ......2-15
Battery charge warning light ......2-16
Brakewarninglight............2-15
Door open warning light .........2-16
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-16
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Loose fuel cap warning .......2-7,3-29
Lowfuelwarninglight...........2-17
Lowtirepressurewarninglight.....2-17
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-19
Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-54
Seatbeltwarninglight.......1-13, 2-20
Supplemental air bag warning
light ..................1-62, 2-20 Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders
...............2-14,2-20
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-62
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .................2-14, 2-20
Audible reminders .........2-14,2-20
Checking bulbs ...............2-15
Indicatorlights............2-14, 2-20
Warninglights............2-14,2-20
Warninglights..............2-14,2-20
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................2-14
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-26
Weights (See dimensions and weights) . .10-9
Wheels and tires .............8-29,10-9
Wheel/tire size .................10-9
When traveling or registering in another
country .....................10-10
Windows ....................2-40 Locking passengers' windows .....2-41
Manual windows ..............2-42
Powerrearwindows ...........2-41
Powerwindows..............2-40
Rearpowerwindows...........2-41
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-10
Windshield wiper blades ...........8-16
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-26
Wiper blades ................8-16
Wiper and washer switch ..........2-25
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
WARNING
Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger
vehicle or off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to
chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid
breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as
necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area
and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when
servicing your vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.

This manual was prepared to help you un-
derstand the operation and maintenance
of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many
miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure.
Please read through this manual before
operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Book-
let explains details about the warranties
covering your vehicle. The “Maintenance
and schedules” section of this manual
explains details about maintaining and
servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a
separate Customer Care/Lemon Law
Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to re-
solve any concerns you may have with
your vehicle, and clarif y your rights un-
der your state’s lemon law.
When you require any service or have any
questions, a NISSAN dealer will be glad to
assist you with the extensive resources
available to them.
In addition to factory-installed options,
your vehicle may also be equipped with
additional accessories installed prior to de-
livery. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for details concerning the
particular accessories with which your ve-
hicle is equipped. It is important that you
familiarize yourself with all disclosures,warnings, cautions and instructions con-
cerning proper use of such accessories
prior to operating the vehicle and/or ac-
cessory. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for details concerning the
particular accessories with which your ve-
hicle is equipped.
Before driving your vehicle, please read this
Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance
requirements assisting you in the safe op-
eration of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
∙ NEVER drive under the influence of al-
cohol or drugs.
∙ ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for
conditions.
∙ ALWAYS give your full attention to driving and avoid using vehicle fea-
tures or taking other actions that
could distract you.
∙ ALWAYS use your seat belts and ap- propriate child restraint systems. Pre-
teen children should be seated in the
rear seat.
FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY