check engine light NISSAN VERSA SEDAN 2018 Owner´s Manual

8. Start the engine. Check for leakage
around the drain plug
Band oil filter.
Correct as required.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than
10 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
apply the parking brake.
2. Turn the engine off.3. Place a large drain pan under the oil
filter
B.
4. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter
wrench by turning it counterclockwise.
Then remove the oil filter by turning it
by hand.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The en-
gine oil may be hot.
5. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface
with a clean rag.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old gasket mate-
rial remaining on the sealing surface of
the engine. Failure to do so could lead to
engine damage.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with
clean engine oil .
7. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resis-
tance is felt, then tighten an additional
2/3 turn.
Oil filter tightening torque:
13 f t-lb (18 N·m)
LDI2789
8-8Do-it-yourself

Seats:Check seat position controls such
as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc., to
ensure they operate smoothly and all
latches lock securely in every position.
Check that the head restraints/headrests
move up and down smoothly and the locks
(if so equipped) hold securely in all latched
positions.
Seat belts:Check that all parts of the seat
belt system (for example, buckles, anchors,
adjusters and retractors) operate properly
and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying,
wear or damage.
Steering wheel:Check for changes in the
steering system, such as excessive free
play, hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes:Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
Windshield defroster:Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly
and in sufficient quantity when operating
the heater or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*:Check
that the wipers and washer operate prop-
erly and that the wipers do not streak.Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked periodically (for example, each
time you check the engine oil or refuel).
Battery*:Check the fluid level in each cell.
The fluid should be at the bottom of the
filler opening. Vehicles operated in high
temperatures or under severe conditions
require frequent checks of the battery fluid
level.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as:
1.Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not
running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.).
2.Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health.
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid
level*:Make sure that the brake and clutchfluid levels are between the MIN and MAX
lines on the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*:Check the coolant
level when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts*:Make sure the drive
belts are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*:Check the level af ter
parking the vehicle on a level surface with
the engine off. Wait more than 15 minutes
for the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
Exhaust system:Make sure there are no
loose supports, cracks or holes. If the
sound of the exhaust seems unusual or
there is a smell of exhaust fumes, immedi-
ately have the exhaust system inspected. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Exhaust gas (carbon mon-
oxide)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
Fluid leaks:Check under the vehicle for
fuel, oil, water or other fluid leaks af ter the
vehicle has been parked for a while. Water
dripping from the air conditioner af ter use
is normal. If you should notice any leaks or if
fuel fumes are evident, check for the cause
and have it corrected immediately.
9-4Maintenance and schedules

spark knock even when using gasoline
of the stated octane rating, or if you hear
steady spark knock while holding a
steady speed on level roads, it is recom-
mended that you have a NISSAN dealer
correct the condition. Failure to correct
the condition is misuse of the vehicle, for
which NISSAN is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing may result in
spark knock, af ter-run and/or overheating,
which may cause excessive fuel consump-
tion or engine damage. If any of the above
symptoms are encountered, have your ve-
hicle checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for servicing.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not
a cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance.
For additional information, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities”
in this section. NISSAN recommends the
use of an energy conserving oil in order to
improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the
American Petroleum Institute (API) certifi-cation or International Lubricant Standard-
ization and Approval Committee (ILSAC)
certification and SAE viscosity standard.
These oils have the API certification mark
on the front of the container. Oils which do
not have the specified quality label should
not be used as they could cause engine
damage.
Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used
and maintenance intervals are followed.
LTI2051
10-6Technical and consumer information

Due to legal requirements in some states
and Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may
be required to be in what is called the
“ready condition” for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the
emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition”
when it is driven through certain driving
patterns. Usually, the ready condition can
be obtained by ordinary usage of the ve-
hicle.
If a powertrain system component is re-
paired or the battery is disconnected, the
vehicle may be reset to a “not ready ” condi-
tion. Before taking the I/M test, check the
vehicle’s inspection/maintenance test
readiness condition. Place the ignition
switch in the ON position without starting
the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds
and then blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
blink af ter 20 seconds, the I/M test condi-
tion is “ready ”. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer to set the “ready con-
dition” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an
EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data
that will assist in understanding how a ve-
hicle’s systems performed. The EDR is de-
signed to record data related to vehicle dy-
namics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to re-
cord such data as:
∙ How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;
∙ Whether or not the driver and passen-
ger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
∙ How far (if at all) the driver was depress-
ing the accelerator and/or brake pedal;
and,
∙ How fast the vehicle was traveling.
∙ Sounds are not recorded.These data can help provide a better un-
derstanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-
trivial crash situation occurs; no data are
recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g.
name, gender, age and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as
law enforcement, could combine the EDR
data with the type of personally identif ying
data routinely acquired during a crash in-
vestigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to
the vehicle manufacturer and NISSAN
dealer, other parties, such as law enforce-
ment, that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have access to
the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data will only be
accessed with the consent of the vehicle
owner or lessee or as otherwise required or
permitted by law.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TESTEVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)
10-20Technical and consumer information

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

Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-24
Bulb check/instrument panel......2-13
Bulb replacement.............8-24
Charge warning light...........2-14
ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-24
Foglights..................8-23
Foglightswitch..............2-25
Headlight and turn signal switch....2-22
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-22
Headlights .................8-22
Interiorlight .............2-32,2-33
Lightbulbs.................8-22
Low tire pressure warning light.....2-15
Passenger air bag and status light . . .1-51
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-18
Lights ......................8-22
Lock
Child safety rear door lock........3-6
Door locks................3-3,3-4
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever....3-13
Power door locks..............3-5
Trunk lid lock opener lever........3-12
Loose fuel cap warning............2-7
Lowfuelwarninglight ............2-15
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-15
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information).....10-13
M
Maintenance
General maintenance...........9-2
Insidethevehicle..............9-3
Maintenance precautions.........8-2Outsidethevehicle.............9-2
Seat belt maintenance..........1-17
Under the hood and vehicle.......9-4
Maintenance log................9-13
Maintenance requirements..........9-2
Maintenance schedules............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions....................9-12
Malfunctionindicatorlight..........2-19
Manual front seat adjustment........1-3
Manual windows................2-32
Meters and gauges...............2-3
Instrument brightness control.....2-24
Mirror
Outsidemirrorcontrol..........3-18
Outsidemirrors............3-17,3-18
Rearview...................3-17
Vanitymirror ................3-17
Mirrors......................3-17
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). . .10-5
Odometer....................2-6
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine oil............8-7
Changing engine oil filter.........8-8
Checking engine oil level.........8-6
Engine oil...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-6
Engine oil viscosity.............10-7
One shot call...............4-53,4-67Outsidemirrorcontrol............3-18
Outsidemirrors..............3-17, 3-18
Overheat
Ifyourvehicleoverheats.........6-10
Owner's manual order form........10-21
Owner's manual/service manual order
information ..................10-21
P
Parking
Parking brake operation.........5-17
Parking/parkingonhills.........5-22
Parkingbrake..................5-17
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free
system..................4-49,4-64
Power
Power door locks..............3-5
Poweroutlet................2-26
Powerrearwindows............2-31
Power steering system..........5-23
Powerwindows..............2-30
Rearpowerwindows...........2-31
Poweroutlet..................2-26
Powersteering.................5-23
Precautions
Maintenance precautions.........8-2
Precautions on booster
seats............1-20, 1-27, 1-33, 1-38
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-20, 1-27, 1-33, 1-38
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.....1-10
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-42
11-4

0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints..........0-2
Exterior front ....................................0-3
Exterior rear .....................................0-4
Passenger compartment ........................0-5 Instrument panel
................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations ...........0-8
Warning and indicator lights .....................0-9

2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel................................2-2
Meters and gauges ..............................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .................2-5
Tachometer ..................................2-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge
(if so equipped) ...............................2-9
Fuel gauge ...................................2-9
Trip computer ............................... 2-10
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................................... 2-12
Checking lights .............................. 2-12
Warning lights ............................... 2-13
Indicator lights .............................. 2-18
Audible reminders ........................... 2-20
Wiper and washer switch .......................2-21
Switch operation ............................ 2-21
Rear window defroster switch ..................2-22
Headlight and turn signal switch ...............2-22
Headlight control switch .....................2-22Instrument brightness control
...............2-24
Turn signal switch ........................... 2-24
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-25
Horn ........................................... 2-25
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ......2-26
Power outlets .................................. 2-26
Storage ........................................ 2-27
Front-door pockets .......................... 2-27
Seatback pocket (if so equipped) ............2-28
Storagetray................................. 2-28
Glovebox.................................... 2-29
Cup holders ................................. 2-29
Windows ....................................... 2-30
Power windows (if so equipped) .............2-30
Manual windows (if so equipped) ............2-32
Interior lights ................................... 2-32
Map light (if so equipped) ....................2-33
Trunk light ...................................... 2-34

The low tire pressure warning light remains
illuminated until the tires are inflated to the
recommended COLD tire pressure. The
CHECK TIRE PRES warning message is dis-
played each time the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position as long as the low
tire pressure warning light remains illumi-
nated. For additional information, refer to
“Low tire pressure warning light” in this sec-
tion, “Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in the “Starting and driving” section,
and “Wheels and tires” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
section of this manual.TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm).
Do not rev the engine into the red zone
1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shif t to a higher gear or reduce
engine speed. Operating the engine in
the red zone may cause serious engine
damage.
Type B (if so equipped)
LPD2128
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC3598
Type B (if so equipped)
LIC2151
2-8Instruments and controls