octane NISSAN MICRA 2016 Owner´s Manual

FUEL RECOMMENDATION
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-
ber (Research octane number 91) .
CAUTION
●Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect the
warranty coverage.
● Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst.
● Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your
vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed to
run on E-15 or E-85 fuel. Using E-15 or
E-85 fuel in a vehicle not specifically
designed for E-15 or E-85 fuel can ad-
versely affect the emission control de-
vices and systems of the vehicle. Dam-
age caused by such fuel is not covered
by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. ●
Do not use fuel that contains the octane
booster methylcyclopentadienyl man-
ganese tricarbonyl (MMT) . Using fuel
containing MMT may adversely affect
vehicle performance and vehicle emis-
sions. Not all fuel dispensers are la-
beled to indicate MMT content, so you
may have to consult your gasoline re-
tailer for more details. Note that Fed-
eral and California laws prohibit the use
of MMT in reformulated gasoline.
● U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be identi-
fied by a small, square, orange and
black label with the common abbrevia-
tion or the appropriate percentage for
that region.
Gasoline specifications
NISSAN recommends using gasoline that meets
the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) specifi-
cations where it is available. Many of the automo-
bile manufacturers developed this specification
to improve emission control system and vehicle
performance. Ask your service station manager if
the gasoline meets the WWFC specifications.
Reformulated gasoline
Some fuel suppliers are now producing reformu-
lated gasolines. These gasolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle emissions. NISSAN
supports efforts towards cleaner air and sug-
gests that you use reformulated gasoline when
available.
Gasoline containing oxygenates
Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing oxy-
genates such as ethanol, Methyl Tert-butyl Ether
(MTBE) and methanol with or without advertising
their presence. NISSAN does not recommend
the use of fuels of which the oxygenate content
and the fuel compatibility for your NISSAN can-
not be readily determined. If in doubt, ask your
service station manager.
If you use oxygenate-blend gasoline, please take
the following precautions as the usage of such
fuels may cause vehicle performance problems
and/or fuel system damage.
● The fuel should be unleaded and have
an octane rating no lower than that
recommended for unleaded gasoline.
● If an oxygenate-blend other than
methanol blend is used, it should con-
tain no more than 10% oxygenate.
(MTBE may, however, be added up to
15%.)
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●E-15 fuel contains more than 10% oxy-
genate. E-15 fuel will adversely affect
the emission control devices and sys-
tems of the vehicle and should not be
used. Damage caused by such fuel is
not covered by the NISSAN New Ve-
hicle Limited Warranty.
● If a methanol blend is used, it should
contain no more than 5% methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol) . It
should also contain a suitable amount
of appropriate cosolvents and corro-
sion inhibitors. If not properly formu-
lated with appropriate cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors, such methanol
blends may cause fuel system damage
and/or vehicle performance problems.
At this time, sufficient data is not avail-
able to ensure that all methanol blends
are suitable for use in NISSAN ve-
hicles.
If any driveability problems such as engine stall-
ing and difficult hot-starting are experienced after
using oxygenate-blend fuels, immediately
change to a non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel with a
low blend of MTBE.
Take care not to spill gasoline during refu-
eling. Gasoline containing oxygenates can
cause paint damage.E–15 fuel
E-15 fuel is a mixture of approximately 15% fuel
ethanol and 85% unleaded gasoline. E-15 can
only be used in vehicles designed to run on E-15
fuel. Do not use E-15 in your vehicle. U.S. gov-
ernment regulations require fuel ethanol dispens-
ing pumps to be identified with small, square,
orange and black label with the common abbre-
viation or the appropriate percentage for that
region.
E–85 fuel
E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel
ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can
only be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) . Do
not use E-85 in your vehicle. U.S. government
regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing
pumps to be identified by a small, square, orange
and black label with the common abbreviation or
the appropriate percentage for that region.
Fuel containing MMT
MMT, or methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tri-
carbonyl, is an octane boosting additive. NISSAN
does not recommend the use of fuel containing
MMT. Such fuel may adversely affect vehicle per-
formance, including the emissions control sys-
tem. Note that while some fuel pumps label MMT
content, not all do, so you may have to consult
your gasoline retailer for more details.
Aftermarket fuel additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of any
aftermarket fuel additives (for example, fuel injec-
tor cleaner, octane booster, intake valve deposit
removers, etc.) which are sold commercially.
Many of these additives intended for gum, varnish
or deposit removal may contain active solvents or
similar ingredients that can be harmful to the fuel
system and engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended can cause
persistent, heavy “spark knock.” (“Spark
knock” is a metallic rapping noise.) If se-
vere, this can lead to engine damage. If you
detect a persistent heavy 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, 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, after-run and/or overheating, which may
cause excessive fuel consumption or engine
Technical and consumer information9-5

When planning to drive your NISSAN ve-
hicle in another country,you should first find
out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehi-
cle’s engine.
Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low
may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles
must be operated with unleaded gasoline. There-
fore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas where
appropriate fuel is not available.
When transferring the registration of your
vehicle to another country, state, province
or district, it may be necessary to modify the
vehicle to meet local laws and regulations.
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle emis-
sion control and safety standards vary according
to the country, state, province or district; there-
fore, vehicle specifications may differ.
When any vehicle is to be taken into an-
other country, state, province or district and
registered, its modifications, transporta-
tion and registration are the responsibility
of the user. NISSAN is not responsible for
any inconvenience that may result.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) PLATE
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is
attached as shown. This number is the identifica-
tion for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle
registration.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(chassis number)
The vehicle identification number is located as
shown.
TI1050MLTI2010
WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING
IN ANOTHER COUNTRY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
9-10Technical and consumer information

Fuel-filler lid.................3-10
Fuel gauge ...................2-5
Fuel octane rating ...............9-5
Fuel recommendation .............9-4
Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) System Tirepressure.................8-33
Fuel-filler door ..................3-10
Fuel gauge .....................2-5
Fuses.......................8-20
Fusible links ...................8-20
G
Gascap .....................3-10
Gauge Fuel gauge ...................2-5
Odometer ...................2-4
Speedometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................2-5
Trip computer .................2-6
Trip odometer .................2-4
General maintenance ...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-23
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth® ....4-48
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-18
Headlightcontrolswitch ............2-18
Headlights....................8-24
Head restraints ..................1-6
Heater Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-9, 4-17 Heater operation
...........4-11,4-19
Hood ........................3-8
Horn .......................2-21
I
Ignition switch ...................5-5
Immobilizer system .............2-13,5-7
Important vehicle information label .......9-11
Increasing fuel economy .............5-18
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) ...............2-7,2-8,2-10
Instrument brightness control ..........2-20
Instrument panel ...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-20
Interiorlight....................2-28
iPod® Player ...................4-44
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-21
J
Jump starting ...............6-10,8-15
K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement .......8-22,8-23
Keyless entry Without Intelligent Key system
(See remote keyless entry system) . . .3-5, 3-6
Keys NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . .3-2 L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-11
Emission control information label .....9-11
Engine serial number ............9-11
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .....9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-55
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-21
License plate Installing
the license plate ..........9-12
Light Airbagwarninglight.........1-56,2-10
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-28
Bulb check/instrument panel .........2-8
Bulb replacement ..............8-28
Charge warning light .............2-8
Exterior and Interior lights ..........8-28
Foglights...................8-28
Headlightandturnsignalswitch......2-18
Headlight control switch ..........2-18
Headlights..................8-24
Interior light ..................2-28
Lightbulbs..................8-24
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light..2-9
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-48
Security indicator light ............2-12
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .............2-7,2-8,2-10
Lights.......................8-24
10-3

LockChild safety rear door lock ..........3-5
Door locks ...................3-3
Power door locks ...............3-4
Lowfuelwarninglight...............2-9
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-9
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13
M
Maintenance Generalmaintenance.............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenanceprecautions...........8-5
Outsidethevehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-16
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Maintenance requirements ............8-2
Malfunctionindicatorlight............2-11
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-3
Manual windows .................2-28
Map pocket ....................2-22
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-20
Mirror Outside mirror control ............3-15
Outside mirrors ............3-14,3-15
Rearview ...................3-14
Vanity mirror .................3-13
Mirrors ......................3-14
N
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System . . .2-13, 5-7 O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-5
Odometer .....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingengineoil.............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-11
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engineoil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-7
Oneshotcall...................4-51
Outside mirror control ..............3-15
Outside mirrors ..............3-14,3-15
Overdrive switch .................5-12
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-12
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-20
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-20
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-14
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-19
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system .....4-48
Power Power door locks ...............3-4
Power outlet .................2-21
Power rear windows .............2-27
Power steering system ...........5-20 Power windows
...............2-26
Rear power windows ............2-27
Poweroutlet...................2-21
Power steering ..................5-20
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-19,1-25,1-31,1-36
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-19,1-25,1-31,1-36
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.......1-10
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-39
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Push starting ...................6-12
R
Radio C

arphoneorCBradio ...........4-48
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player.....................4-33
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.....................4-37
Steering wheel audio control switch ....4-46
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-19
Rear hatch .....................3-9
Rear power windows ..............2-27
Rearseat......................1-4
Rearview mirror .................3-14
RearView Monitor .................4-2
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.......................2-17
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-16
10-4

FUEL RECOMMENDATION:
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-
ber (Research octane number 91) .
CAUTION
●Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect the
warranty coverage.
● Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst.
● Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your
vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed to
run on E-15 or E-85 fuel. Using E-15 or
E-85 fuel in a vehicle not specifically
designed for E-15 or E-85 fuel can ad-
versely affect the emission control de-
vices and systems of the vehicle. Dam-
age caused by such fuel is not covered
by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. ●
Do not use fuel that contains the octane
booster methylcyclopentadienyl man-
ganese tricarbonyl (MMT) . Using fuel
containing MMT may adversely affect
vehicle performance and vehicle emis-
sions. Not all fuel dispensers are la-
beled to indicate MMT content, so you
may have to consult your gasoline re-
tailer for more details. Note that Fed-
eral and California laws prohibit the use
of MMT in reformulated gasoline.
● U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be identi-
fied by a small, square, orange and
black label with the common abbrevia-
tion or the appropriate percentage for
that region.
For additional information, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the
“Technical and consumer information” section of
this manual.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:
● Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent.
● Engine oil with API Certification Mark.
● Viscosity SAE 5W-30 For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and
oil filter recommendations” in the “Technical and
consumer information” section of this manual.
COLD TIRE PRESSURE:
For additional information, refer to “Tire and load-
ing information label” in the “Technical and con-
sumer information” section of this manual.
The label is typically located on the driver side
center pillar or on the driver’s door. For additional
information, refer to “Wheels and tires” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
RECOMMENDED NEW VEHICLE
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE:
During the first 2,000 km (1,200 mi) of vehicle
use, follow the recommendations outlined in the
“Break-in schedule” information found in the
“Starting and driving” section of this manual. Fol-
low these recommendations for the future reli-
ability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure
to follow these recommendations may result in
vehicle damage or shortened engine life.
GAS STATION INFORMATION