2018 NISSAN VERSA ignition

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light,
displaying
in the instrument panel,
monitors the circuits for the air bag sys-
tems, pretensioner(s) and all related wiring.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates for about 7 seconds and
then turns off. This means the system is
operational.If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and pretensioner systems need servicing:
∙ The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on af ter approximately 7 sec-
onds.
∙ The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
∙ The supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the front air bag,
side air bag, curtain air bag or pretensioner
systems may not operate properly. They
must be checked and repaired. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and/or pretensioner systems will not
operate in an accident. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Repair and replacement
procedure
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air
bags and pretensioner(s) are designed to
inflate on a one-time-only basis. As a re-
minder, unless it is damaged, the supple-
mental air bag warning light remains illu-
minated af ter inflation has occurred. These
systems should be repaired and/or re-
placed as soon as possible. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
When maintenance work is required on the
vehicle, the front air bags, side air bags,
curtain air bags, pretensioner(s) and re-
lated parts should be pointed out to the
person performing the maintenance. The
ignition switch should always be placed in
the LOCK position when working under the
hood or inside the vehicle.
LRS0100
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1. Headlight/turn signal switch/fog
light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-22)
2. Driver’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-42)
Horn (P. 2-25)
3. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
Warning and indicator lights
(P. 2-12)
4. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-21)
5. Vents (P. 4-9)
6. Rear window defroster switch
(P. 2-22)
7. Front passenger air bag status
light (P. 1-42)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch
(P. 6-2)
9. Climate controls (P. 4-9)
10. Audio system (P. 4-17)
11. Passenger’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-42)
12. Glove box (P. 2-27)
13. Power outlet (P. 2-26)
14. USB connection port and AUX IN
jack (P. 4-42)
15. Shif t lever (P. 5-11)
16. Cup holders (P. 2-27)
17. Ignition switch (P. 5-8)
LII2542
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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Odometer/Twin trip odometer
The odometer/twin trip odometer is dis-
played when the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position.
The odometer
1records the total dis-
tance the vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer
2records the dis-
tance of individual trips.
Changing the display
Press the change/reset button
3to
change the display as follows:Odometer (ODO)→Trip
→Trip→Instant fuel consumption→Average fuel
consumption→DTE (cruising range)→
Odometer (ODO)
Resetting the trip odometer
Pushing the TRIP RESET switch
3for more
than 1 second resets the currently dis-
played trip odometer to zero.
Average fuel economy and distance to
empty information is also available. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Trip com-
puter” in this section.
Loose fuel cap warning message
Push the reset buttonAfor more than
1 second to reset the LOOSE FUEL CAP
warning message af ter the fuel cap has
been tightened. For additional information,
refer to “Fuel-filler cap” in the “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section of this
manual.
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC3305
Type B (if so equipped)
LIC2139
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC3306
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Check tire pressure warning
message (if so equipped)
The CHECK TIRE PRES warning message is
displayed when the low tire pressure warn-
ing light is illuminated and low tire pressure
is detected. Check and adjust the tire pres-
sure to the recommended COLD tire pres-
sure shown on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation label. The CHECK TIRE PRES
warning message can be turned off using
the reset button
Aon the meter, the low
tire pressure warning light will not be
turned off.The low tire pressure warning light remains
illuminated until the tires are inflated to the
recommended COLD tire pressure. The
CHECK TIRE PRES warning message is dis-
played each time the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position as long as the low
tire pressure warning light remains illumi-
nated. For additional information, refer to
“Low tire pressure warning light” in this sec-
tion, “Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in the “Starting and driving” section,
and “Wheels and tires” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
section of this manual.
Type B (if so equipped)
LPD2025
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC3307
Type B (if so equipped)
LPD2128
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Type B (if so equipped)
NOTE:
The ignition switch must be placed in the
ON position for the gauge to give a read-
ing.
The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature. The engine coolant tempera-
ture will vary with the outside air tempera-
ture and driving conditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates a coolant tem-
perature near the hot (H) end of the nor-
mal range, reduce vehicle speed to de-
crease the temperature. If the gauge is
over the normal range, stop the vehicle
as soon as safely possible. If the engine
is overheated, continued operation of
the vehicle may seriously damage the
engine. For additional information, re-
fer to “If your vehicle overheats” in the
“In case of emergency ” section of this
manual for immediate action required.
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel
level in the tank when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position.
The gauge may move slightly during brak-
ing, turning, acceleration, or going up or
down hills.
Type A (if so equipped):The fuel level seg-
ments
Awill blink when the amount of fuel
in the tank is getting low.Type B (if so equipped):The low fuel warn-
ing light
Awill turn on when the amount of
fuel in the tank is getting low.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge reg-
isters 0 (Empty).
The
indicates that the fuel-filler
door is located on the driver’s side of the
vehicle.
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC2286
Type B (if so equipped)
LIC2287
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CAUTION
∙ If the vehicle runs out of fuel, thecheck engine light may come on. Re-
fuel as soon as possible. Af ter a few
driving trips, the
light should
turn off. If the light remains on af ter a
few driving trips, have the vehicle in-
spected. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
∙ For additional information, refer to
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
this section.
TRIP COMPUTER
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, modes of the trip computer can
be selected by pushing the change/reset
button
Aon the instrument panel located
near the speedometer. The following
modes can be selected in the display
B:
∙ Odometer
∙ Trip A
∙ Trip B
∙ Instant fuel consumption
∙ Average fuel consumption∙ Distance to empty
∙ Outside air temperature (if so equipped)
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC2470
Type B (if so equipped)
LIC2138
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orAnti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning lightPower steering warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
orBrake warning lightSeat belt warning light and chime (if so
equipped)Overdrive OFF indicator light (if so
equipped)
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSide light and headlight indicator light
(green) (if so equipped)
Door open warning lightContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator lightSlip indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightCruise main switch indicator light (if so
equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
High temperature warning light (red) (if
so equipped)Front fog light indicator light (if so
equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indica-
tor light
orLow fuel warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position withoutstarting the engine. The following lights (if
so equipped) will come on:
or,,,,
The following lights (if so equipped) will
come on briefly and then go off:
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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or,(red) ,,,
,,,
If any light does not come on or operate in
a way other than described, it may indicate
a burned out bulb and/or a system mal-
function. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
WARNING LIGHTS
This vehicle has various warning lights that
may illuminate to indicate a potential prob-
lem. For additional information, refer to the
specific light in this section.
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the ABS warning light illuminates
and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is
operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the engine is running or while driving, it
may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system
then operates normally but without anti-
lock assistance. For additional information,
refer to “Brake system” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
orBrake warning
light
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light comes on when the
parking brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake fluid
level. If the light comes on while the engine
is running, with the parking brake not ap-
plied, stop the vehicle and perform the fol-
lowing:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake
fluid as necessary. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Brake fluid” in the “Do-
it-yourself ” section of this manual.2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have
the warning system checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
WARNING
∙ Your brake system may not be work-
ing properly if the warning light is on.
Driving could be dangerous. If you
judge it to be safe, drive carefully to
the nearest service station for repairs.
Otherwise, have your vehicle towed
because driving it could be
dangerous.
∙ Pressing the brake pedal with the en-
gine stopped and/or a low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping dis-
tance and braking will require greater
pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
∙ If the brake fluid level is below the
MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
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