2018 NISSAN VERSA maintenance

2018 VERSA SEDAN
OWNER’S MANUAL
and MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.
2018 NISSAN VERSA SEDAN N17-D
N17-D
Printing : June 2017
Publication No.:
Printed in U.S.A. OM18EM 0N17U0

Welcome to the growing family of new
NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to
you with confidence. It was produced using
the latest techniques and strict quality
control.
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.
A NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle
best. When you require any service or have
any questions, they 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.
FOREWORDREAD FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Table of
ContentsIllustrated table of contents
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Do-it-yourself
Maintenance and schedules
Technical and consumer information
Index
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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats............................................ 1-2
Front manual seat adjustment................1-3
Folding rear seat (if so equipped)............. 1-4
Armrest (if so equipped for driver’s side
only).......................................... 1-5
Head restraints/headrests...................... 1-5
Adjustable head restraint/headrest
components................................. 1-6
Non-adjustable head restraint/
headrest components.........................1-7
Remove.......................................1-7
Install......................................... 1-8
Adjust........................................ 1-8
Seatbelts .......................................1-10
Precautions on seat belt usage...............1-10
Seat belt warning light (if so equipped).......1-13
Pregnant women.............................1-13
Injured persons...............................1-13
Three-point type seat belt with
retractor .....................................1-13
Seat belt extenders...........................1-17Seat belt maintenance.......................1-17
Child safety......................................1-18
Infants.......................................1-19
Small children................................1-19
Larger children...............................1-19
Child restraints.................................1-20
Precautions on child restraints..............1-20
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system............................1-23
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH.................................1-25
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts.........................1-27
Forward-facing child restraint
installation using LATCH.....................1-30
Forward-facing child restraint
installation using the seat belts..............1-33
Booster seats...............................1-38
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)...........1-42
Precautions on SRS..........................1-42
Supplemental air bag warning labels........1-59
Supplemental air bag warning light..........1-60

WARNING
∙ Af ter adjustment, release the adjust-
ment button and try to move the
shoulder belt anchor up and down to
make sure it is securely fixed in
position.
∙ The shoulder belt anchor height
should be adjusted to the position
best for you. Failure to do so may re-
duce the effectiveness of the entire
restraint system and increase the
chance or severity of injury in an
accident.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
If, because of body size or driving position, it
is not possible to properly fit the
lap/shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender
that is compatible with the installed seat
belts is available for purchase. The ex-
tender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm)
of length and may be used for either the
driver or front passenger seating position.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for assistance with purchasing an
extender if an extender is required.
WARNING
∙ Only NISSAN seat belt extenders,
made by the same company which
made the original equipment seat
belts, should be used with NISSAN
seat belts.
∙ Adults and children who can use the
standard seat belt should not use an
extender. Such unnecessary use
could result in serious personal injury
in the event of an accident.
∙ Never use seat belt extenders to in-
stall child restraints. If the child re-
straint is not secured properly, the
child could be seriously injured or
killed in a collision or a sudden stop.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
∙To clean the seat belt webbing,apply
a mild soap solution or any solution rec-
ommended for cleaning upholstery or
carpet. Then wipe with a cloth and allow
the seat belts to dry in the shade. Do not
allow the seat belts to retract until they
are completely dry.∙If dirt builds up in the shoulder belt
guide of the seat belt anchors,the
seat belts may retract slowly. Wipe the
shoulder belt guide with a clean, dry
cloth.
∙Periodically check to see that the seat
belt and the metal components,such
as buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible
wires and anchors, work properly. If
loose parts, deterioration, cuts or other
damage on the webbing is found, the
entire seat belt assembly should be re-
placed.
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-17

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
1-60Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

If this indicator light comes on steady for
20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds
when the engine is not running, it indicates
that the vehicle is not ready for an emission
control system inspection/maintenance
test. For additional information, refer to
“Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) test” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.
Operation
The MIL will come on in one of two ways:
∙ MIL on steady — An emission control
system malfunction has been de-
tected. Check the fuel-filler cap if the
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears in
the trip computer. If the fuel-filler cap is
loose or missing, tighten or install the
cap and continue to drive the vehicle.
The
light should turn off af ter a
few driving trips. If the
light does
not turn off af ter a few driving trips, have
the vehicle inspected. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the dealer.∙ MIL blinking — An engine misfire has
been detected which may damage the
emission control system. To reduce or
avoid emission control system dam-
age:
– do not drive at speeds above
45 mph (72 km/h).
– avoid hard acceleration or decelera-
tion.
– avoid steep uphill grades.
– if possible, reduce the amount of
cargo being hauled or towed.
The MIL may stop blinking and come on
steady. Have the vehicle inspected. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the dealer.CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary
could lead to poor driveability, reduced
fuel economy, and possible damage to
the emission control system.
Overdrive OFF indicator
light (if so equipped)
The overdrive OFF indicator light illumi-
nates when the overdrive OFF mode is se-
lected.
For additional information, refer to “Driving
the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
Side light and headlight
indicator light (green) (if so
equipped)
The side light and headlight indicator light
illuminates when the side light or head-
lights are on (not including daytime run-
ning or signature lights). If the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position, the side light
and headlight indicator light will illuminate
when the headlights turn on. For additional
information, refer to “Headlight and turn
signal switch” in this section.
Slip indicator light
This indicator will blink when the VDC sys-
tem is operating, thus alerting the driver to
the fact that the road surface is slippery
and the vehicle is nearing its traction limits.
Instruments and controls2-19

4 Display screen, heater, air conditioner,
audio and phone systems
RearView Monitor (if so equipped)...............4-2
RearView Monitor system operation..........4-3
How to read the displayed lines...............4-3
Difference between predicted and
actual distances..............................4-4
Adjusting the screen.........................4-6
RearView Monitor system limitations.........4-7
System maintenance.........................4-8
Vents............................................4-9
Heater and air conditioner (manual).............4-9
Controls.....................................4-10
Heater operation.............................4-11
Air conditioner operation....................4-13
Air flow charts...............................4-14
Servicing air conditioner........................4-17
Audio system...................................4-17
Radio........................................4-17
FM radio reception..........................4-17
AM radio reception..........................4-18
Satellite radio reception (if so equipped).....4-18
Audio operation precautions................4-19
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player (Type A) (if so equipped)...............4-27FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player (Type B) (if so equipped)...............4-31
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player (if so equipped)..................4-36
USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection
port (if so equipped).........................4-42
iPod®* player operation (if so equipped)......4-44
Bluetooth® streaming audio
(if so equipped)..............................4-46
CD care and cleaning........................4-47
Steering wheel switch for audio control......4-48
Antenna.....................................4-49
Car phone or CB radio..........................4-49
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
(Type A) (if so equipped)........................4-50
Regulatory Information......................4-52
Using the system............................4-52
Control buttons.............................4-55
Getting started..............................
4-55
List of voice commands.....................4-57
Voice Adaptation (VA) mode.................4-62
Manual control..............................4-63
Troubleshooting guide......................4-64