2018 NISSAN VERSA manual transmission

Fluid type Capacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
MeasureUS
MeasureImperial
Measure
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid (if
so equipped)For additional information, refer to the
“Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.• Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or
equivalent) ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids.
Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid
NS-3 may damage the CVT. Damage caused by the use of fluids
other than as recommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluidRefill to the proper level according to the
instructions in the “Do-it-yourself ” section
of this manual.• Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid, available in
mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer, or equivalent DOT 3.
Multi-purpose grease — — — • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — —• HFC-134a (R-134a)
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system re-
frigerant and oil recommendations” in this section.
Air conditioning system oil — — —• Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type R (KLHOO-PAGRO) or
equivalent
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system re-
frigerant and oil recommendations” in this section.
Windshield-washer fluid 3.5 L 7/8 gal 3/4 gal• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & An-
tifreeze or equivalent
Technical and consumer information10-3

MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS
Secure loose items to prevent
weight shif ts that could affect the
balance of your vehicle. When the ve-
hicle is loaded, drive to a scale and
weigh the front and the rear wheels
separately to determine axle loads.
Individual axle loads should not ex-
ceed either of the Gross Axle Weight
Ratings (GAWR). The total of the axle
loads should not exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These
ratings are given on the vehicle cer-
tification label. If weight ratings are
exceeded, move or remove items to
bring all weights below the ratings.
Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle.
FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is sometimes called flat towing.
This method is sometimes used when
towing a vehicle behind a recreational ve-
hicle, such as a motor home.
CAUTION
∙ Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
∙ Whenever flat towing your vehicle, al-
ways tow forward, never backward.
∙ Never tow your front wheel drive ve-
hicle with the front tires on the
ground. Doing so may cause serious
and expensive damage to the
powertrain.
∙ DO NOT tow any continuously variable
transmission vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground (flat towing).
Doing so WILL DAMAGE internal trans-
mission parts due to lack of transmis-
sion lubrication.∙ For emergency towing procedures re-
fer to “Towing recommended by
NISSAN” in the “In case of emergency ”
section of this manual.
Manual Transmission (if so
equipped)
∙ Always tow with the manual transmis-
sion in N (Neutral).
∙ Af ter towing 500 miles (805 km), start
and idle the engine with the transmis-
sion in N (Neutral) for two minutes. Fail-
ure to idle the engine af ter every
500 miles (805 km) of towing may cause
damage to internal transmission parts.
Continuously Variable
Transmission (if so equipped)
To tow a vehicle equipped with a continu-
ously variable transmission, an appropriate
vehicle dollyMUSTbe placed under the
towed vehicle’s drive wheels.Alwaysfollow
the dolly manufacturer’s recommenda-
tions when using their product.
TOWING A TRAILER
Technical and consumer information10-17

CD player
(See audio system).......4-29,4-35,4-40
Childrestraints........1-18, 1-19, 1-20, 1-23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System..............1-23
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-20, 1-27, 1-33, 1-38
Top tether strap anchor point
locations...................1-25
Child safety rear door lock..........3-5
Chimes, audible reminders.........2-20
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
Clock set/adjustment . .4-28, 4-33, 4-34, 4-37
Clock setting (models without Navigation
System)..................4-28,4-39
Clutch
Clutchfluid.................8-10
Coldweatherdriving.............5-29
Compact disc (CD) player . . .4-29, 4-35, 4-40
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT).....................5-8,5-11
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid...................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)..........5-8,5-11
Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel)....4-48
Heater and air conditioner controls . . .4-9
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant.........8-5
Checking engine coolant level......8-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-8
Corrosionprotection..............7-7
Cruisecontrol..................5-19Cupholders...................2-29
Curtain side-impact and rollover air
bag........................1-57
D
Defroster switch
Rearwindowdefrosterswitch.....2-22
Dimensions and weights...........10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-23
Door locks..................3-3,3-4
Door open warning light...........2-14
Drivebelt ....................8-14
Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-29
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)..........5-8,5-11
Driving with manual
transmission..............5-9,5-16
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2
Drivingthevehicle...............5-11
E
Economy - fuel.................5-22
Emission control information label. . . .10-11
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-19
Engine
Before starting the engine........5-10
Blockheater ................5-31
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant.........8-5Changing 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 . .2-8
Engine cooling system..........8-4
Engine oil...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-6
Engine oil pressure warning light....2-14
Engine oil viscosity.............10-7
Engine serial number...........10-11
Engine specifications...........10-8
Starting the engine............5-10
Engine coolant temperature gauge....2-8
EventDatarecorders ............10-21
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
(Seehazardwarningflasherswitch)....6-2
Flattire....................6-2,6-3
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-6
Fluid
Brakefluid..................8-9
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Clutchfluid.................8-10
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Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2
Push starting..................6-10
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio..........4-49
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-27
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player.....................4-31
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-36
Steering wheel audio control
switch....................4-48
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test.......................10-20
Rearpowerwindows.............2-31
Rearseat.....................1-4
Rearviewmirror ................3-17
RearViewMonitor.............4-2,4-4
Rearwindowdefrosterswitch.......2-22
Recommended Fluids............10-2
Recorders
EventData.................10-21
Refrigerant recommendation........10-7
Registering a vehicle in another
country.....................10-10
Remote keyless entry system......3-6,3-7
Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .10-19S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock........3-5
Childseatbelts......1-20, 1-27, 1-33, 1-38
Reporting safety defects (US only) . .10-19
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment......1-3
Rear seat adjustment...........1-4
Seatback pockets...............2-27
Seat belt
Childsafety.................1-18
Infants and small children........1-19
InjuredPerson................1-13
Largerchildren...............1-19
Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-10
Pregnant women..............1-13
Seat belt extenders............1-17
Seat belt maintenance..........1-17
Seatbelts................1-10, 7-7
Shoulder belt height adjustment. . . .1-16
Three-pointtypewithretractor.....1-13
Seat belt extenders..............1-17
Seatbeltwarninglight .........1-13, 2-17
Seats
Adjustment..................1-2
Frontseats..................1-2
Manual front seat adjustment......1-3
Rearseat...................1-4
Self-adjustingbrakes.............8-17
Service manual order form.........10-21
Servicing air conditioner...........4-17
Shif ting
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT).....................5-13Manual transmission...........5-16
Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-16
Side air bag system (See supplemental
side air bag, curtain and rollover air bag
systems).....................1-57
Spark plug replacement...........8-14
Spark plugs...................8-14
Specifications.................10-8
Speedometer..................2-5
SRS warning label...............1-59
Stability control................5-27
Standard maintenance............9-8
Starting
Before starting the engine........5-10
Jumpstarting.............6-8,8-13
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2
Push starting................6-10
Starting the engine............5-10
Starting the engine..............5-10
Steering
Power steering system..........5-24
Tilting steering wheel...........3-15
Steering wheel.................3-15
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-48
Stoplight....................8-24
Storage .....................2-27
Storagetray ..................2-28
Sunvisors....................3-16
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . .1-59
Supplemental air bag warning
light.....................1-60, 2-17
Supplemental front impact air bag
system......................1-51
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels. . . .1-59
11-5

Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-42
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).......1-42
Switch
Automatic power window switch . . .2-31
Foglightswitch..............2-25
Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch....2-22
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-22
Ignition switch................5-8
Instrument brightness control.....2-23
Power door lock switch..........3-5
Rearwindowdefrosterswitch.....2-22
Turn signal switch.............2-24
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch....................2-25
T
Tachometer...................2-8
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-8
Three-waycatalyst...............5-2
Tilting steering wheel.............3-15
Tire
Flattire..................6-2,6-3
Spare tire...............6-4,8-39
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Tire chains.................8-35
Tire pressure................8-28
Tirerotation ................8-36
Types of tires................8-34
Uniform tire quality grading......10-18
Wheels and tires..........8-28,10-9Wheel/tire size...............10-9
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.....2-15
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . .5-3
Towing
2-wheel drive models...........6-14
4-wheel drive models...........6-13
Flattowing.................10-17
Towtrucktowing .............6-12
Trailertowing ...............10-17
Towingatrailer................10-17
Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)..........5-8,5-11
Driving with manual
transmission..............5-9,5-16
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country).....................10-10
Trip computer.................2-10
Trip odometer...............2-5,2-6
Trunk lid lock opener lever..........3-11
Turn signal switch...............2-24
U
Uniform tire quality grading........10-18
USBinterface..................4-42
Audio file operation............4-42
V
Vanitymirror..................3-16Variable voltage control system......8-13
Vehicle dimensions and weights......10-9
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch......................2-25
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system . .5-27
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . .5-27
Vehicle identification.............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN). . . .10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number)...............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.......................10-10
Vehicle loading information........10-13
Vehiclerecovery................6-14
Ventilators....................4-9
Visors.......................3-16
Voice Prompt Interrupt........4-54,4-68
W
Warning
Airbagwarninglight........1-60, 2-17
Anti-lock brake warning light......2-13
Battery charge warning light.....
.2-14
Brakewarninglight............2-13
Door open warning light.........2-14
Engine oil pressure warning light....2-14
Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2
Loosefuelcapwarning..........2-6
Lowfuelwarninglight ..........2-15
Low tire pressure warning light.....2-15
Passenger air bag and status light . . .1-51
Seatbeltwarninglight .......1-13, 2-17
Supplemental air bag warning
light...................1-60, 2-17
11-6