2018 NISSAN VERSA NOTE check engine light

Doors and engine hood:Check that the
doors and engine hood operate properly.
Also ensure that all latches lock securely.
Lubricate hinges, latches, latch pins, rollers
and links if necessary. Make sure that the
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 vehicle
should pull to either side while driving on a
straight and level road, or if you detect un-
even or abnormal tire wear, there may be a
need for wheel alignment. If the steering
wheel or seat vibrates at normal highway
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.
Maintenance and schedules9-3

Seats:Check seat position controls such
as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc., to
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*: This vehicle is equipped with a
sealed maintenance free battery. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for service.
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

Af termarket fuel additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of
any af termarket fuel additives (for ex-
ample, fuel injector cleaner, octane
booster, intake valve deposit removers,
etc.) which are sold commercially. Many of
these additives intended for gum, varnish
or deposit removal may contain active sol-
vents or similar ingredients that can be
harmful to the fuel system and engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended can
cause persistent, heavy “spark knock.”
(“Spark knock” is a metallic rapping
noise.) If severe, this can lead to engine
damage. If you detect a persistent heavy
spark knock even when using gasoline
of the stated octane rating, or if you hear
steady spark knock while holding a
steady speed on level roads, it is recom-
mended that you have a NISSAN dealer
correct the condition. Failure to correct
the condition is misuse of the vehicle, for
which NISSAN is not responsible.Incorrect ignition timing may result in
spark knock, af ter-run and/or overheating,
which may cause excessive fuel consump-
tion or engine damage. If any of the above
symptoms are encountered, have your ve-
hicle checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for servicing.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not
a cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
10-6Technical and consumer information

You may notif y NISSAN by contact-
ing our Consumer Affairs Depart-
ment, toll-free, at 1-800-NISSAN-1.
For Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform Trans-
port Canada in addition to notif ying
NISSAN.
If Transport Canada receives com-
plaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety defect
exists in a group of vehicles, it may
request that NISSAN conduct a recall
campaign. However, Transport
Canada cannot become involved in
individual problems between you,
your dealer, or NISSAN.You may contact Transport
Canada’s Defect Investigations and
Recalls Division toll free at 1-800-333-
0510. You may also report safety
defects online at:
https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-
Sur/7/PCDB-BDPP/fc-
cp.aspx?lang=eng (English speak-
ers) or
https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-
Sur/7/PCDB-BDPP/fc-
cp.aspx?lang=fra (French speakers)
Additional information concerning
motor vehicle safety may be ob-
tained from Transport Canada’s
Road Safety Information Centre at
1-800-333-0371 or online at
www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety (English
speakers) or
www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere
(French speakers).
To notif y NISSAN of any safety con-
cerns please contact our Consumer
Information Centre toll free at 1-800-
387-0122.Due to legal requirements in some states
and Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may
be required to be in what is called the
“ready condition” 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 ve-
hicle.
If a powertrain system component is re-
paired or the battery is disconnected, the
vehicle may be reset to a “not ready” condi-
tion. Before taking the I/M test, check the
vehicle’s inspection/maintenance test
readiness condition. Place the ignition
switch in the ON position without starting
the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds
and then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
blink af ter 20 seconds, the I/M test condi-
tion is “ready”. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer to set the “ready con-
dition” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
Technical and consumer information10-21

11 Index
A
ActiveTraceControl.............4-97
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-45
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air
bagsystem)............... .1-55
Air bag warning labels ............1-63
Airbagwarninglight .........1-63, 2-20
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-63, 2-20
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-14
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ........4-38
Air conditioner service ..........4-43
Air conditioner specification label . .10-13
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations ............10-8
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ............10-8
Heater and air conditioner
controls...................4-35
Servicing air conditioner ........4-43
Air flow charts .................4-39
Anchor point locations ...........1-28
Antenna ....................4-83
Antifreeze ...................5-35
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-15
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-30
Apps ......................4-83
Armrests.....................1-5 Around View® Monitor
............4-23
Audible reminders ..............2-23
Audiosystem.................4-43 AM/FMradio................4-54
AMradioreception............4-44
Auxliliary (AUX) devices operation . . .4-56
Bluetooth® audio .........4-76,4-79
Compact disc (CD) player ........4-62
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-52,4-57
FMradioreception............4-43
iPod®Player.............4-69,4-72
iPod® player operation ......4-69,4-72
Radio ....................4-43
Steering wheel audio control
switch....................4-81
USBinterface............4-65,4-68
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port..................4-65,4-68
Automatic Automatic power window switch . . .2-42
Automatic door locks .............3-7
AUXjack....................4-64
B
Battery..................5-35,8-11 Charge warning light ...........2-16
Battery replacement ............8-20
Keyfob................8-20,8-20
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........8-22
Before starting the engine .........5-15Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-13
Bluetooth® audio
...........4-76,4-79
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system .................4-90,4-109
Bluetooth® connections ........4-106
Connecting procedure .........4-95
Text messaging .............4-102
Bluetooth® streaming audio with
NavigationSystem..............4-79
Booster seats .................1-41
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-30
Brakefluid..................8-9
Brakelight(Seestoplight).......8-25
Brakesystem...............5-30
Brakewarninglight............2-15
Brakewearindicators.......2-23,8-17
Parking brake operation ........5-22
Self-adjustingbrakes ..........8-17
Brakeassist..................5-31
Brakefluid....................8-9
Brakes......................8-17
Brakesystem.................5-30
Break-in schedule ..............5-25
Brightness/contrast button ......4-9,4-15
Brightness

control
Instrument panel .............2-30
Bulb check/instrument panel .......2-15
Bulb replacement ..............8-25

C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargocover...................2-39
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-14
Car phone or CB radio ............4-90
CDcareandcleaning.............4-81
CD player (See audio system) ........4-62
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.................. .1-28
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 set/adjustment .............4-7
Clock setting (models with Navigation
System)..................4-13,4-15
Clutch Clutchfluid.................8-10
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-12
Coldweatherdriving.............5-35
Compact disc (CD) player ..........4-62
Connect phone ................4-83
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .....................5-9,5-16
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ...................8-9 Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
..........5-9,5-16
Control panel buttons ..........4-4,4-10
Brightness/contrast button ....4-9,4-15
Enterbutton.................4-4
Settingbutton.............4-7,4-13
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .....4-81
Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-35
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 .................5-23
Cupholders...................2-37
Curtain side-impact and rollover air
bag....................... .1-60
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only) ..................2-29
Defroster switch Rearwindowdefrosterswitch.....2-28
Dimensions and weights ..........10-10
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-30
Display controls
(see control panel buttons) .......4-4,4-10
Door locks ..................3-5,3-6
Door open warning light ...........2-16
Drivebelt.....................8-13 Driving
Coldweatherdriving...........5-35
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ..........5-9,5-16
Driving with manual transmission . . .5-21
Precautions when starting and
driving .....................5-2
Driving the vehicle ...............5-16
E
Economy - fuel .................5-27
Emergency engine shutoff ..........5-13
Emission control information label . . . .10-12
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-20
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-15
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
l
ocations...................8-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-9
Engine cooling system ..........8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-7
Engine oil pressure warning light . . . .2-16
Engine oil viscosity .............10-7
Engine serial number ..........10-12
Engine specifications ...........10-9
11-2

J
Jumpstarting ..............6-12,8-12
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement .....8-20,8-20
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 . .10-13
Labels Air conditioner specification label . . .10-13
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-12
Emission control information label . .10-12
Engine serial number ..........10-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-12
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . .10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-11
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-63
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System................1-25
Launch bar menu ................4-9 License plate
Installing the license plate .......10-14
Light Airbagwarninglight........1-63, 2-20
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-25
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-15
Bulb replacement .............8-25
Charge warning light ...........2-16
ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-25
Foglights..................8-24
Foglightswitch ..............2-31
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-28
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-28
Headlights .................8-23
Interiorlight.............2-43,2-44
Lightbulbs.................8-23
Low tire pressure warning light .....2-17
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-19
Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-55
Security indicator light ..........2-23
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...............2-14,2-21
Lights ......................8-23
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) .....10-14 M
Maintenance General maintenance ...........9-2
Insidethevehicle..............9-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Outsidethevehicle.............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-20
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..........2-22
Manual front seat adjustment ........1-3
Manual windows ................2-42
Meters and gauges ...............2-3
Instrument brightness control .....2-30
Mirror Outsidemirrors..............3-33
Rearview...................3-32
Vanitymirror................3-32
Mirrors......................3-32
Mobile apps ..................4-83
N
NissanConnect® ................4-83
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........3-3,3-12
NISS

AN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator.....................5-14
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System ...............2-24,5 -11, 5-14
NISSAN voice recognition system .....4-120
11-4

O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) . .10-6
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 .............10-7
Engine oil viscosity .............10-7
One shot call ..................4 -112
Outsidemirrors................3-33
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats.........6-14
Owner's manual order form ........10-22
Owner's manual/service manual order
information..................10-22
P
Parking Parking brake operation .........5-22
Parking/parkingonhills.........5-28
Parkingbrake..................5-22
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free
system ..................4-90,4-109
Power Power door locks ..............3-7
Poweroutlet................2-34
Power steering system ..........5-29
Powerwindows..............2-40 Rearpowerwindows...........2-42
Poweroutlet..................2-34
Powersteering.................5-29
Precautions Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Precautions on booster
seats............1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-10
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ................... .1-45
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2
Programmable features .........4-7,4-13
Push starting ..................6-14
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ..........4-90
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-52,4-57
Steering wheel audio control switch. .4-81
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test ....................10-21
Rearcenterseatbelt .............1-16
Rearpowerwindows.............2-42
Rearseat.................... .1-4
Rearviewmirror................3-32
RearViewMonitor...............4-16
Rearwindowdefrosterswitch.......2-28
Rear window wiper and washer
switches .....................2-27
Recommended Fluids ............10-2 Recorders
EventData.................10-22
Refrigerant recommendation ........10-8
Registering a vehicle in another
country .....................10-11
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . .10-20
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ........3-8
Childseatbelts......1-23, 1-30, 1-36, 1-41
Reporting safety defects (US only) . .10-20
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ......1-3
Rear seat adjustment ...........1-4
Seatback pockets ...............2-35
Seat belt Childsafety................ .1-20
Infants and small children ........1-21
I

njuredPerson............... .1-13
Largerchildren.............. .1-22
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.....1-10
Pregnant women ..............1-13
Rearcenterseatbelt ...........1-16
Seat belt extenders ............1-19
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-20
Seatbelts................1-10, 7-6
Shoulder belt height adjustment . . . .1-19
Three-pointtypewithretractor.....1-13
Seat belt extenders ..............1-19
Seatbeltwarninglight.........1-13, 2-20
Seats Adjustment ..................1-2
Armrests ...................1-5
11-5