light NISSAN VERSA NOTE 2018 Owner´s Manual
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To defrost the rear window glass and out-
side mirrors (if so equipped), start the en-
gine and push the rear window defroster
switch on. The rear window defroster indi-
cator light on the switch comes on. Push
the switch again to turn the defroster off.
The rear window defroster automatically
turns off af ter approximately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defroster.
HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Lighting
1Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the front parking, tail, license plate,
and instrument panel lights will come
on.
2Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the headlights will come on and all
the other lights remain on.
CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
LIC2116
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC2127
Type B (if so equipped)
WIC1509
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFROSTER SWITCH HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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Headlight beam select
1To select the high beam function, en-
gage the headlights, then push the le-
ver forward. The high beam lights
come on and the
indicator light
illuminates (blue). For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Headlight control
switch” in this section.
2Pull the lever back to return to the low
beam.
3Pulling and releasing the lever flashes
the headlight high beams on and off,
the headlights need not be on for this
function.
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.
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 (Canada only)
The daytime running lights automatically
illuminate when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The daytime
running lights operate with the headlight
switch in the OFF position or in the
position. Turn the headlight switch to
the
position for full illumination when
driving at night. If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running
lights do not illuminate. The daytime run-
ning lights illuminate when the parking
brake is released. The daytime running
lights will remain on until the ignition switch
is placed in the OFF position or the head-
light switch is turned to the
position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
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INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
The instrument brightness control oper-
ates when the vehicle is in the ON position.
Type A
Press the control
Ato adjust the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights when driv-
ing at night. Type B
Turn the knob
Alef t continuously for illu-
mination to decrease and turn the knob
right continuously for illumination to in-
crease.
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.
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC2137
Type B (if so equipped)
LIC2769WIC1512
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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.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so
equipped)
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the
position, then turn the
fog light switch to the
position.
To turn the fog lights off, turn the fog light
switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on and the low
beams selected for the fog lights to oper-
ate. The fog lights automatically turn off
when the high beam headlights are se-
lected. To sound the horn, push near the horn
icon(s) on the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system.
Tampering with the supplemental front
air bag system may result in serious
personal injury.
WIC1513
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC2419
HORN
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The front seats are warmed by built-in
heaters.1. Start the engine.
2. Select the switch that corresponds to the seat you wish to heat, the switches
are located on the center console.
Push the LO or HI position of the switch,
as desired. The indicator light on the
switch will illuminate.
The heater is controlled by a thermo-
stat, automatically turning the heater
on and off. The indicator light will re-
main on as long as the switch is on.
3. When the seat is warmed or before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the
switch off. The vehicle should be driven with the VDC
system on for most driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the
VDC system reduces the engine output to
reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will
be reduced even if the accelerator is de-
pressed to the floor. If maximum engine
power is needed to free a stuck vehicle,
turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC
OFF switch. The
indicator will come
on. Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart
the engine to turn on the system. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) system” in the “Start-
ing and driving” section of this manual.
LIC3344
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCH
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The power outlets are for powering electri-
cal accessories such as cellular tele-
phones. The outlets are rated at 12 volt,
120W (10A) maximum.CAUTION
∙ The outlet and plug may be hot duringor 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.
Instrument panel
LIC3609
Console (if so equipped)
LIC3610
POWER OUTLETS
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The interior light has a three-position
switch and operates regardless of ignition
switch position.
When the switch is in the ON position
1,
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 ACC or ON position. When the switch is in the DOOR position
2,
the interior lights will stay on for a period of
time when:
∙ The doors are unlocked by the key fob, a key or the power door lock switch while
all doors are closed and the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position.
∙ The driver’s door is opened and then closed while the key is removed from
the ignition switch.
∙ The key is removed from the ignition switch while all doors are closed.
The lights will turn off while the timer is
activated when: ∙ The driver’s door is locked by the key fob, a key, or the power door lock switch.
∙ The ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
When the switch is in the OFF position
3,
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.
SIC2063A
INTERIOR LIGHTS
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MAP LIGHT
The map light has a three-position switch
and operates regardless of ignition switch
position.
When the switch is in the ON position
3,
the map light illuminates, regardless of
door position. The light will go off af ter a
period of time unless the ignition switch is
placed in the ACC or ON position. When the switch is in the DOOR position
2,
the map light will stay on for a period of
time when:
∙ The doors are unlocked by the key fob (if so equipped), a key or the power door
lock switch while all doors are closed
and the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position.
∙ The driver’s door is opened and then closed while the key is removed from
the ignition switch.
∙ The key is removed from the ignition switch 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 fob (if so equipped), a 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 map light does not illuminate, regard-
less of door position.
The light 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.
LIC2126
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The light illuminates when the rear hatch is
opened. When the rear hatch is closed, the
light will turn off.
The light also illuminates with other interior
lights when the interior light switch is in the
DOOR position. For additional information,
refer to “Interior lights” in this section.
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.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys.............................................3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) .......3-3
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys (if so equipped) ..........................3-5
Doors ...........................................3-5
Locking with key ..............................3-6
Locking with inside lock knob ................. 3-7
Locking with power door lock switch
(if so equipped) ............................... 3-7
Automatic door locks (if so equipped) ........ 3-7
Child safety rear door lock ....................3-8
Remote keyless entry system (models
without NISSAN Intelligent Key®)
(if so equipped) ..................................3-8
How to use remote keyless entry
system .......................................3-9
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) .........3-12
Operating range ............................. 3-14
Door locks/unlocks precaution ..............3-14
NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation ............3-15
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ..................................... 3-18Warning lights and audible reminders
.......3-21
Warning signals ............................. 3-22
Troubleshooting guide (Continuously
Variable Transmission only) ..................3-24
Troubleshooting guide
(manual transmission only) ..................3-25
Hood ........................................... 3-26
Rear hatch ..................................... 3-27
Opening the rear hatch ......................3-27
Rear hatch release .......................... 3-28
Fuel-filler door .................................. 3-28
Opener operation ........................... 3-28
Fuel-filler cap ................................ 3-29
Steering wheel ................................. 3-31
Tilt operation ................................ 3-31
Sun visors ...................................... 3-31
Vanity mirrors (if so equipped) ...............3-32
Mirrors ......................................... 3-32
Rearview mirror ............................. 3-32
Outside mirrors ............................. 3-33