2020 NISSAN VERSA NOTE lights

High Beam Assist
The High Beam Assist system will operate
when the vehicle is driven at speeds of ap-
proximately 18 mph (30 km/h) and above. If
an oncoming vehicle or leading vehicle ap-
pears in front of your vehicle when the
headlight high beam is on, the headlight
will be switched to the low beam automati-
cally.
WARNING
∙ The High Beam Assist system is a con-venience but it is not a substitute for
safe driving operation. The driver
should remain alert at all times, en-
sure safe driving practices and switch
the high beams and low beam manu-
ally when necessary.
∙ The high beam or low beam may not switch automatically under the fol-
lowing conditions. Switch the high
beam and low beam manually.
– During bad weather (rain, fog, snow, wind, etc.).
– When a light source similar to a headlight or tail light is in the vicin-
ity of the vehicle. – When the headlights of the on-
coming vehicle or the leading ve-
hicle are turned off, when the color
of the light is affected due to for-
eign materials on the lights, or
when the light beam is out of
position.
– When there is a sudden, continu- ous change in brightness.
– When driving on a road that passes over rolling hills, or a road that has
level differences.
– When driving on a road with many curves.
– When a sign or mirror-like surface is reflecting intense light towards
the front of the vehicle.
– When the container, etc. being towed by a leading vehicle is re-
flecting intense light.
– When a headlight on your vehicle is damaged or dirty.
– When the vehicle is leaning at an angle due to a punctured tire, be-
ing towed, etc. ∙ The timing of switching the low beam
and high beam may change under the
following situations.
– The brightness of the headlights of the oncoming vehicle or leading
vehicle.
– The movement and direction of the oncoming vehicle and the lead-
ing vehicle.
– When only one light on the oncom- ing vehicle or the leading vehicle is
illuminated.
– When the oncoming vehicle or the leading vehicle is a two-wheeled
vehicle.
– Road conditions (incline, curve, the road surface, etc.).
– The number of passengers and the amount of luggage.
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High Beam Assist operation
To activate the High Beam Assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the AUTO po-
sition
1and push the lever forward2
(high beam position). TheHigh Beam
Assist indicator light in the meter will illumi-
nate while the headlights are turned on.
If the High Beam Assist indicator light does
not illuminate in the above condition, it may
indicate that the system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked, it is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. When the vehicle speed lowers to less than
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h), the head-
light uses the low beam.
To turn off the High Beam Assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the
posi-
tion or select the low beam position by
placing the lever in the neutral position.
Ambient image sensor maintenance
The ambient image sensor
1for the High
Beam Assist system is located in front of
the inside mirror. To maintain the proper
operation of the high beam assist system
and prevent a system malfunction, be sure
to observe the following:
∙ Always keep the windshield clean.
∙ Do not attach a sticker (including trans- parent material) or install an accessory
near the ambient image sensor.
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∙ Do not strike or damage the areasaround the ambient image sensor. Do
not touch the sensor lens that is lo-
cated on the ambient image sensor.
If the ambient image sensor is damaged
due to an accident, it is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer.
Battery saver system
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position while the headlight switch is in
the
orposition, the headlights
will turn off af ter a period of time.
NOTE:
The Battery Saver system may be dis-
abled. For additional information, refer
to “Vehicle information display ” in this
section.
CAUTION
Even though the battery saver feature
automatically turns off the headlights
af ter a period of time, you should turn
the headlight switch to the OFF position
when the engine is not running to avoid
discharging the vehicle battery.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
SYSTEM (Type A) (if so equipped)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) auto-
matically illuminate when the engine is
started with the parking brake released.
The DRL operate with the headlight switch
in the OFF position. Turn the headlight
switch to the
position for full illumina-
tion when driving at night. (The DRL will turn
off.)
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the DRL do not illuminate.
The DRL illuminate once the parking brake
is released. The DRL will remain on until the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
It is necessary at dusk to turn the headlight
switch ON for interior controls and
switches to illuminate, as those remain
OFF while the switch is in the OFF position.
WARNING
When the DRL system is active, tail
lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your head-
lights. Failure to do so could cause an
accident injuring yourself and others.
LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
(DRL) SYSTEM (Type B) (if so
equipped)
The LED DRL automatically illuminate at
100% intensity when the engine is started
and the parking brake released. The LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) operate with
the headlight switch in the OFF position.
When you turn the headlight switch to
the
position for full illumination, the
LED lights switch from LED DRL to the park
function.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the LED DRL do not illumi-
nate. The LED DRL illuminate when the
parking brake is released. The LED DRL will
remain on until the ignition switch is placed
in the OFF position.
It is necessary at dusk to turn the headlight
switch ON for interior controls and
switches to illuminate, as those remain
OFF while the switch is in the OFF position.
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WARNING
When the LED DRL system is active, tail
lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your head-
lights. Failure to do so could cause an
accident injuring yourself and others.
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
Turn the control knobAto adjust the
brightness of instrument panel lights.
Type A (if so equipped)
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TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signal
1Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is
completed, the turn signal cancels au-
tomatically.
Lane change signal
2Move the lever up or down until the
turn signal begins to flash, but the lever
does not latch, to signal a lane change.
Hold the lever until the lane change is
completed. Move the lever up or down until the
turn signal begins to flash, but the lever
does not latch, and release the lever.
The turn signal will automatically flash
three times.
Choose the appropriate method to signal
a lane change based on road and traffic
conditions.
NOTE:
The 3 flash pass feature may be disabled.
For additional information, refer to “Ve-
hicle information display ” in this section.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so
equipped)
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the
orposition, then
turn the fog light switch to the
posi-
tion.
To turn the fog lights on with the headlight
switch in the AUTO position, the headlights
must be on, then turn the fog light switch to
the
position.
To turn the fog lights off, turn the fog light
switch to the OFF position.
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NOTE:
If “Alert Only ” setting is selected, the
message alert will still be shown in the
vehicle information display but the horn
will not sound.
WARNING
∙ If the driver selects “Disable Alert”, noaudible alert will be provided regard-
less of rear door open/close status.
∙ There may be times when there is an object or passenger in the rear seat(s)
but the audible alert does not sound.
For example, if rear seat passengers
enter or exit the vehicle during a trip.
∙ The system does not directly detect objects or passengers in the rear
seat(s). Instead, it can detect when a
rear door is opened and closed, indi-
cating that there may be something in
the rear seat(s).
NOTE:
There may be times when the horn
sounds but there are no objects or pas-
sengers in the rear seat(s).
For additional information, refer to “Rear
Door Alert is activated” in this section. The power outlet is for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones.
The outlet is rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A)
maximum.
CAUTION
∙ The outlet and plug may be hot during
or immediately af ter use. ∙ Only certain power outlets are de-
signed for use with a cigarette lighter
unit. Do not use any other power out-
let for an accessory lighter. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for additional information
∙ Do not use with accessories that ex- ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
∙ Do not use double adapters or more than one electrical accessory.
∙ Use power outlets with the engine running to avoid discharging the ve-
hicle battery.
∙ Avoid using power outlets when the air conditioner, headlights or rear win-
dow defroster is on.
∙ Before inserting or disconnecting a plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned off.
∙ Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may open.
∙ When not in use, be sure to close the cap. Do not allow water or any other
liquid to contact the outlet.
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When power window switch does
not operate
If the power window automatic function
(closing only) does not operate properly,
perform the following procedure to initial-
ize the power window system:1. Place the ignition switch in the ON po- sition.
2. Open the window more than half way by operating the power window switch.
3. Pull the power window switch and hold it to close the window, and then hold
the switch more than 3 seconds af ter
the window is closed.
4. Release the power window switch. Op- erate the window by the automatic
function to confirm the initialization is
complete. The power window auto-
matically opens or closes depending
on if the automatic down or up func-
tion is selected.
5. Perform steps 2 through 4 above for other windows. If the power window function does not op-
erate properly af ter performing the above
procedure have the system checked and
repaired. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
The interior light has a three-position
switch and operates regardless of ignition
switch position.
When the switch is in the ON position
3,
the interior lights illuminate, regardless of
door position. The lights will go off af ter a
period of time unless the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position.
When the switch is in the
2position, the
interior lights will stay on for a period of
time when:
∙ The doors are unlocked by the key or the power door lock switch while all
doors are closed and the ignition switch
is placed in the OFF position.
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∙ The driver’s door is opened and thenclosed while the key is removed from
the ignition switch (if so equipped).
∙ The key is removed from the ignition switch (if so equipped) while all doors
are closed.
The light will turn off while the timer is acti-
vated when: ∙ The driver’s door is locked by the key, or the power door lock switch.
∙ The ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
When the switch is in the OFF position
1,
the interior lights do not illuminate, regard-
less of door position.
The lights will turn off automatically af ter a
period of time while doors are open to pre-
vent the battery from becoming dis-
charged.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could re-
sult in a discharged battery.
MAP LIGHTS
To turn the map lights on, push the switch
to the
1position. To turn them off, push
the switch to the
2position.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could re-
sult in a discharged battery.
PERSONAL LIGHT
The personal light has a three-position
switch and operates regardless of ignition
switch position.
When the switch is in the ON position
1,
the light illuminates, regardless of door po-
sition.
When the switch is in the DOOR position
2,
the light illuminates by opening a door.
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