2018 NISSAN VERSA SEDAN brake fluid

CHASSIS & BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace,
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or months,
whichever comes first.miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
MonthsMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
5
(8)
610
(16)
1215
(24)
1820
(32)
2425
(40)
3030
(48)
3635
(56)
4240
(64)
4845
(72)
5450
(80)
6055
(88)
6660
(96)
72
Brake lines & cables I I I I I I
Brake pads, rotors, drums and liningsII I II I
Brake fluidRRR
Manual transmission gear oil See NOTE (1) I I I I I I
CVT fluid See NOTE (2) I I I I I I
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension
partsIII
Tire rotation See NOTE (3)
Drive shaf t bootsII I II I
Exhaust systemIII
9-10Maintenance and schedules

MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
MonthsMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
65
(104)
7870
(112)
8475
(120)
9080
(128)
9685
(136)
10290
(144)
10895
(152)
114100
(160)
120105
(168)
126110
(176)
132115
(184)
138120
(192)
144
Brakelinesandcables IIIIII
Brake pads, rotors, drums and liningsIIIIII
Brake fluidRRR
Manual transmission gear oil See NOTE (1) IIIIII
CVTfluid SeeNOTE(2)IIIIII
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension
partsIII
Tire rotation See NOTE (3)
Drive shaf t bootsIIIIII
Exhaust systemIII
NOTE:
Maintenance items with “” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance under severe driving conditions”.
(1) If using a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil at every 20,000 miles (32,000 km) or
24 months.
(2) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier or driving on rough or muddy roads, inspect CVT fluid deterioration at
NISSAN dealers every 60,000 miles (96,000 km), then change CVT fluid if necessary. And if the inspection is not performed, change
(not just inspect) CVT fluid every 60,000 miles (96,000 km).
(3) For additional information on tire rotation, refer to “General maintenance” in this section.
Maintenance and schedules9-11

The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle is mainly operated under
severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be performed on the following items as shown in the table.
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
∙ Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles
(8 km).
∙ Repeated short trips of less than
10 miles (16 km) with outside tempera-
tures remaining below freezing.∙ Operating in hot weather in stop-
and-go “rush hour” traffic.
∙ Extensive idling and/or low speed driv-
ing for long distance, such as police, taxi
or door-to-door delivery use.∙ Driving in dusty conditions.
∙ Driving on rough, muddy or salt spread
roads.
∙ Using a car-top carrier.
Maintenance operation: Inspect = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary.
Maintenance item Maintenance operation Maintenance interval
Brake fluid Replace Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months
Brake pads, rotors, drums and linings Inspect Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts Inspect Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Drive shaf t boots Inspect Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Exhaust system Inspect Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE
OPERATING CONDITIONS
9-12Maintenance and schedules

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

11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-42
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bagsystem)................1-51
Air bag warning labels............1-59
Airbagwarninglight..........1-60, 2-18
Air bag warning light, supplemental . . .1-60,
2-18
Air cleaner housing filter..........8-15
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation........4-12
Air conditioner service..........4-16
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 . .4-8
Servicing air conditioner........4-16
Air flow charts.................4-13
Anchor point locations...........1-25
Antenna....................4-48
Antifreeze...................5-28
Anti-lock brake warning light........2-13
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-24
Audible reminders..............2-20
Audio system.................4-16
AMradioreception............4-17
Bluetooth® audio.............4-45Compact disc (CD)
player.............4-28,4-34,4-39
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-30
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-26
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-35
FMradioreception............4-16
iPod®Player................4-43
iPod® player operation.........4-43
Radio....................4-16
Steering wheel audio control
switch....................4-47
USBinterface...............4-41
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port.....................4-41
Automatic
Automatic power window switch . . .2-32
Automatic door locks.............3-5
AUXjack.................4-29,4-31
B
Battery..................5-28,8-11
Charge warning light...........2-14
Battery replacement............8-20
Keyfob................8-20,8-21
Before starting the engine..........5-9
Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-14
Block heater
Engine...................5-30Bluetooth® audio...............4-45
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system..................4-49,4-64
Booster seats.................1-38
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)....5-24
Brakefluid..................8-9
Brakelight(Seestoplight).......8-24
Brakesystem...............5-24
Brakewarninglight............2-13
Brakewearindicators.......2-20,8-17
Parking brake operation.........5-17
Self-adjustingbrakes ..........8-17
Brakeassist..................5-25
Brakefluid....................8-9
Brakes......................8-17
Brakesystem.................5-24
Break-in schedule..............5-20
Brightness control
Instrument panel.............2-24
Bulb check/instrument panel.......2-13
Bulb replacement..............8-24
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information).....10-13
Car phone or CB radio
...........4-48
CDcareandcleaning............4-46

CD player
(See audio system).......4-28,4-34,4-39
Childrestraints........1-18, 1-18, 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..........3-6
Chimes, audible reminders.........2-20
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
Clock set/adjustment . . .4-27, 4-31, 4-33, 4-36
Clock setting (models without Navigation
System)..................4-27,4-38
Clutch
Clutchfluid.................8-10
Coldweatherdriving.............5-28
Compact disc (CD) player . . .4-28, 4-34, 4-39
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).....4-47
Heater and air conditioner controls. . .4-8
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..................5-18Cupholders...................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 . . .2-24
Door locks..................3-3,3-4
Door open warning light...........2-14
Drivebelt ....................8-14
Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-28
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)..........5-8,5-11
Driving with manual
transmission..............5-9,5-15
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2
Drivingthevehicle...............5-11
E
Economy - fuel.................5-21
Emission control information label. . . .10-11
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-18
Engine
Before starting the engine........5-9
Blockheater................5-30
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 . .2-9
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....2-9
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
(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
11-2

Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2
Push starting..................6-10
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio..........4-48
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-26
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-30
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-35
Steering wheel audio control
switch....................4-47
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.................10-20
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........3-6
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...............2-28
Seat belt
Childsafety.................1-18
Infants and small children........1-18
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...........4-16
Shif ting
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT).....................5-12Manual 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................5-26
Standard maintenance............9-8
Starting
Before starting the engine........5-9
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..........5-23
Tilting steering wheel...........3-16
Steering wheel.................3-16
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-47
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, 2-18
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 . . .2-32
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.....2-24
Power door lock switch..........3-5
Rearwindowdefrosterswitch.....2-22
Turn signal switch.............2-24
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch....................2-26
T
Tachometer...................2-8
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-9
Three-waycatalyst...............5-2
Tilting steering wheel.............3-16
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.......10-17
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...........6-13
4-wheel drive models...........6-12
Flattowing.................10-17
Towtrucktowing..............6-11
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..............5-9,5-15
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..........3-12
Turn signal switch...............2-24
U
Uniform tire quality grading.........10-17
USBinterface..................4-41
Audio file operation............4-41
V
Vanitymirror ..................3-17Variable voltage control system......8-13
Vehicle dimensions and weights......10-9
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch......................2-26
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system . .5-26
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . .5-26
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....................4-8
Visors.......................3-16
Voice Prompt Interrupt........4-52,4-67
W
Warning
Airbagwarninglight........1-60, 2-18
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..........2-7
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, 2-18
11-6