weight NISSAN VERSA 2018 Owner's Manual

10 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities......................................10-2
Fuel recommendation.......................10-4
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendations..........................10-6
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations.......................10-7
Specifications..................................10-8
Engine......................................10-8
Wheels and tires.............................10-9
Dimensions and weights....................10-9
When traveling or registering in another
country........................................10-10
Vehicle identification..........................10-10
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
plate.......................................10-10
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number)...........................10-10
Engine serial number........................10-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label...................10-11Emission control information label..........10-11
Tire and Loading Information label.........10-12
Air conditioner specification label...........10-12
Installing front license plate....................10-12
Vehicle loading information...................10-13
Terms......................................10-13
Vehicle load capacity.......................10-14
Loading tips................................10-16
Measurement of weights...................10-17
Towing a trailer................................10-17
Flat towing.................................10-17
Uniform tire quality grading....................10-18
Emission control system warranty.............10-19
Reporting safety defects......................10-19
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test............................................10-20
Event Data Recorders (EDR)....................10-21
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information...................................10-21

WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheel type Size Offset in (mm)
Aluminum and steel 15 x 5.5J 1.57 (40)
Tire size P185/65R15
Spare tire T125/70D15
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Body Type Sedan
Unit: in (mm)
Overall length 176.8 (4,492)
Overall width 66.7 (1,695)
Overall height 59.3 (1,506)
Track width
Front 58.3 (1,480)
Rear 58.5 (1,485)
Wheelbase 102.4 (2,600)
Gross vehicle weight rating
lbs. (kg)For additional information,
refer to the “F.M.V.S.S. certifica-
tion label” on the center pillar
between the driver’s side
front and rear doors. Gross axle weight rating
Front lbs. (kg)
Rear lbs. (kg)
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ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
The number is stamped on the engine as
shown.
F.M.V.S.S. CERTIFICATION LABEL
The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
(F.M.V.S.S.) certification label is affixed as
shown. This label contains valuable vehicle
information, such as: Gross Vehicle Weight
Ratings (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR), month and year of manufacture,
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), etc. Re-
view it carefully.
EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION LABEL
The emission control information label is
attached to the underside of the hood as
shown.
HR16DE engine
LTI2020STI0349WTI0198
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∙ License plate bracket screws x 2
∙ Screw grommets x 2
1. Hold the license plate bracket
1and
make a shallow hole in the bumper fas-
cia using a 0.39 in (10 mm) drill. To avoid
damaging the area behind the fascia,
apply only light pressure to the drill.
2. Insert the grommets
2into the holes
in the bumper fascia.
3. Insert a small flat-bladed screwdriver
into the grommet hole to turn the
threaded part of the grommet 90°.
4. Mount the license plate bracket using
the two longer screws
3.
WARNING
∙ It is extremely dangerous to
ride in a cargo area inside a ve-
hicle. In a collision, people riding
in these areas are more likely to
be seriously injured or killed.
∙ Do not allow people to ride in
any area of your vehicle that is
not equipped with seats and
seat belts.
∙ Be sure everyone in your vehicle
is in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
TERMS
It is important to familiarize yourself
with the following terms before
loading your vehicle:
∙ Curb Weight (actual weight of
your vehicle) - vehicle weight in-
cluding: standard and optional
equipment, fluids, emergency
tools, and spare tire assembly.
This weightdoes notinclude
passengers and cargo.∙ GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb
weight plus the combined weight
of passengers and cargo.
∙ GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) - maximum total combined
weight of the unloaded vehicle,
passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer
tongue load and any other op-
tional equipment. This informa-
tion is located on the F.M.V.S.S.
certification label.
∙ GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) -
maximum weight (load) limit
specified for the front or rear axle.
This information is located on the
F.M.V.S.S. certification label.
∙ GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
rating) - The maximum total
weight rating of the vehicle, pas-
sengers, cargo, and trailer.
VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION
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∙ Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load
limit, Total load capacity - maxi-
mum total weight limit specified
of the load (passengers and
cargo) for the vehicle. This is the
maximum combined weight of
occupants and cargo that can be
loaded into the vehicle. If the ve-
hicle is used to tow a trailer, the
trailer tongue weight must be in-
cluded as part of the cargo load.
This information is located on the
Tire and Loading Information la-
bel.
∙ Cargo capacity - permissible
weight of cargo, the subtracted
weight of occupants from the
load limit.VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY
Do not exceed the load limit of your
vehicle shown as “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo” on
the Tire and Loading Information la-
bel. Do not exceed the number of
occupants shown as “Seating Ca-
pacity” on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation label.
To get “the combined weight of oc-
cupants and cargo”, add the weight
of all occupants, then add the total
luggage weight. Examples are
shown in the following illustration.
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Steps for determining correct
load limit
1. Locate the statement “The com-
bined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX
lbs. or XXX kg” on your vehicle’s
Tire and Loading Information la-
bel.
2. Determine the combined weight
of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight
of the driver and passengers
from XXX lbs. or XXX kg.
4. The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For ex-
ample, if the XXX amount equals
1,400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lbs. passengers in your ve-
hicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capac-
ity is 650 lbs. (1,400-750 (5 X 150) =
650 lbs.) or (640-340 (5 X 70) =
300 kg.)
Example
WTI0169
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5. Determine the combined weight
of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed
the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in
step 4.
Before driving a loaded vehicle, con-
firm that you do not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
or the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) for your vehicle. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Measure-
ment of weights” in this section.
Also check tires for proper inflation
pressures. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Tire and Loading Infor-
mation label” in this section.LOADING TIPS
∙ The GVW must not exceed GVWR
or GAWR as specified on the F.M-
.V.S.S. certification label.
∙ Do not load the front and rear
axle to the GAWR. Doing so will
exceed the GVWR.
WARNING
∙ Properly secure all cargo with
ropes or straps to help prevent
it from sliding or shif ting. Do not
place cargo higher than the
seatbacks. In a sudden stop or
collision, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
∙ Do not load your vehicle any
heavier than the GVWR or the
maximum front and rear
GAWRs. If you do, parts of your
vehicle can break, tire damage
could occur, or it can change the
way your vehicle handles. This
could result in loss of control
and cause personal injury.∙ Overloading and improper
loading not only can shorten
the life of your vehicle and the
tire, but can also cause unsafe
vehicle handling and longer
braking distances. This may
cause a premature tire failure
which could result in a serious
accident and personal injury.
Failures caused by overloading
are not covered by the vehicle’s
warranty.
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MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS
Secure loose items to prevent
weight shif ts that could affect the
balance of your vehicle. When the ve-
hicle is loaded, drive to a scale and
weigh the front and the rear wheels
separately to determine axle loads.
Individual axle loads should not ex-
ceed either of the Gross Axle Weight
Ratings (GAWR). The total of the axle
loads should not exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These
ratings are given on the vehicle cer-
tification label. If weight ratings are
exceeded, move or remove items to
bring all weights below the ratings.
Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle.
FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is sometimes called flat towing.
This method is sometimes used when
towing a vehicle behind a recreational ve-
hicle, such as a motor home.
CAUTION
∙ Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
∙ Whenever flat towing your vehicle, al-
ways tow forward, never backward.
∙ Never tow your front wheel drive ve-
hicle with the front tires on the
ground. Doing so may cause serious
and expensive damage to the
powertrain.
∙ DO NOT tow any continuously variable
transmission vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground (flat towing).
Doing so WILL DAMAGE internal trans-
mission parts due to lack of transmis-
sion lubrication.∙ For emergency towing procedures re-
fer to “Towing recommended by
NISSAN” in the “In case of emergency ”
section of this manual.
Manual Transmission (if so
equipped)
∙ Always tow with the manual transmis-
sion in N (Neutral).
∙ Af ter towing 500 miles (805 km), start
and idle the engine with the transmis-
sion in N (Neutral) for two minutes. Fail-
ure to idle the engine af ter every
500 miles (805 km) of towing may cause
damage to internal transmission parts.
Continuously Variable
Transmission (if so equipped)
To tow a vehicle equipped with a continu-
ously variable transmission, an appropriate
vehicle dollyMUSTbe placed under the
towed vehicle’s drive wheels.Alwaysfollow
the dolly manufacturer’s recommenda-
tions when using their product.
TOWING A TRAILER
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CD player
(See audio system).......4-29,4-35,4-40
Childrestraints........1-18, 1-19, 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..........3-5
Chimes, audible reminders.........2-20
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
Clock set/adjustment . .4-28, 4-33, 4-34, 4-37
Clock setting (models without Navigation
System)..................4-28,4-39
Clutch
Clutchfluid.................8-10
Coldweatherdriving.............5-29
Compact disc (CD) player . . .4-29, 4-35, 4-40
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)....4-48
Heater and air conditioner controls . . .4-9
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant.........8-5
Checking engine coolant level......8-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-8
Corrosionprotection..............7-7
Cruisecontrol..................5-19Cupholders...................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 . . .2-23
Door locks..................3-3,3-4
Door open warning light...........2-14
Drivebelt ....................8-14
Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-29
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)..........5-8,5-11
Driving with manual
transmission..............5-9,5-16
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2
Drivingthevehicle...............5-11
E
Economy - fuel.................5-22
Emission control information label. . . .10-11
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-19
Engine
Before starting the engine........5-10
Blockheater ................5-31
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 . .2-8
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....2-8
EventDatarecorders ............10-21
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 on supplemental restraint
system....................1-42
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).......1-42
Switch
Automatic power window switch . . .2-31
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.....2-23
Power door lock switch..........3-5
Rearwindowdefrosterswitch.....2-22
Turn signal switch.............2-24
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch....................2-25
T
Tachometer...................2-8
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-8
Three-waycatalyst...............5-2
Tilting steering wheel.............3-15
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......10-18
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...........6-14
4-wheel drive models...........6-13
Flattowing.................10-17
Towtrucktowing .............6-12
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..............5-9,5-16
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..........3-11
Turn signal switch...............2-24
U
Uniform tire quality grading........10-18
USBinterface..................4-42
Audio file operation............4-42
V
Vanitymirror..................3-16Variable voltage control system......8-13
Vehicle dimensions and weights......10-9
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch......................2-25
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system . .5-27
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . .5-27
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....................4-9
Visors.......................3-16
Voice Prompt Interrupt........4-54,4-68
W
Warning
Airbagwarninglight........1-60, 2-17
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..........2-6
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, 2-17
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