engine NISSAN VERSA 2018 Owners Manual

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MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its
performance, safety, emissions or du-
rability and may even violate govern-
mental regulations. In addition, dam-
age or performance problems
resulting from modifications may not
be covered under NISSAN warranties.
WARNING
Installing an af termarket On-Board Di-
agnostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses
the port during normal driving, for ex-
ample remote insurance company
monitoring, remote vehicle diagnostics,
telematics or engine reprogramming,
may cause interference or damage to
vehicle systems. We do not recommend
or endorse the use of any af termarket
OBD plug-in devices, unless specifically
approved by NISSAN. The vehicle war-
ranty may not cover damage caused by
any af termarket plug-in device.This manual includes information for all
features and equipment available on this
model. Features and equipment in your ve-
hicle may vary depending on model, trim
level, options selected, order, date of pro-
duction, region or availability. Therefore,
you may find information about features or
equipment that are not included or in-
stalled on your vehicle.
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change specifications, performance, design
or component suppliers without notice and
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fer to the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PRO-
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THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause death or seri-
ous personal injury. To avoid or reduce
the risk, the procedures must be fol-
lowed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause minor or
moderate personal injury or damage to
your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk,
the procedures must be followed
carefully.If you see this symbol, it means“Do not do
this”or“Do not let this happen.”
If you see a symbol similar to these in an
illustration, it means the arrow points to
the front of the vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
these indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
these call attention to an item in the illus-
tration.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-
ents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive
harm. In addition, certain fluids con-
tained in vehicles and certain products
of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm.
APD1005

Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle
can expose you to chemicals including
engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known
to the State of California to cause can-
cer and birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid
breathing exhaust, do not idle the en-
gine except as necessary, service your
vehicle in a well-ventilated area and
wear gloves or wash your hands fre-
quently when servicing your vehicle.
For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium bat-
teries, may contain perchlorate material.
The following advisory is provided: “Per-
chlorate Material – special handling may
apply. For additional information, refer
to www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate/”.
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0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints..........0-2
Exterior front....................................0-3
Exterior rear.....................................0-4
Passenger compartment........................0-5Instrument panel................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations...........0-8
Warning and indicator lights.....................0-9

1. Engine hood (P. 3-10)
2. Windshield (P. 8-16)
3. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-21)
4. Power windows (if so equipped)
(P. 2-30)
5. Door locks (P. 3-3)
Key fob (if so equipped) (P. 3-6)
Keys (P. 3-2)
6. Mirrors (P. 3-17)
7. Tire pressure (P. 8-28)
Flat tire (P. 6-2)
Tire chains (P. 8-28)
8. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-22)
Replacing bulbs (P. 8-22)
9. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-22)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LII2461
EXTERIOR FRONT
Illustrated table of contents0-3

HR16DE Engine
1. Drive belt location (P. 8-14)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-6)
3. Air cleaner (P. 8-15)
4. Brake and clutch (if so equipped)
fluid reservoir (P. 8-9)
5. Fusible link (P. 8-18)
6. Battery (P. 8-11)
7. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-4)
8. Radiator cap (P. 8-4)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-6)
10. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-10)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LDI3055
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
0-8Illustrated table of contents

Warning
lightName Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light2-13
or
Brake warning
light2-13
Charge warning
light2-14
Door open warn-
ing light2-14
Engine oil pres-
sure warning light2-14
High temperature
warning light (red)
(if so equipped)2-14
Warning
lightName Page
or
Low fuel warning
light2-15
Low tire pressure
warning light2-15
Power steering
warning light2-17
Seat belt warning
light and chime (if
so equipped)2-17
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-17
Indicator
lightName Page
Continuously
Variable Trans-
mission (CVT) po-
sition indicator
light2-18
Cruise main
switch indicator
light (if so
equipped)2-18
Front fog light in-
dicator light (if so
equipped)2-18
Front passenger
air bag status
light2-18
High beam indi-
cator light (blue)2-18
Malfunction Indi-
cator Light (MIL)2-18
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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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)...............................2-8
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...............2-23
Turn signal switch...........................2-24
Fog light switch (if so equipped).............2-25
Horn...........................................2-25
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch......2-25
Power outlets..................................2-26
Storage ........................................2-27
Front-door pockets..........................2-27
Seatback pocket (if so equipped)............2-27
Storagetray.................................2-28
Glovebox....................................2-28
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

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.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE (if so equipped)
Type A (if so equipped)
Engine coolant temperature monitoring is
performed by the high temperature warn-
ing light. For additional information, refer to
“High temperature warning light” in this
section.
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC3598
Type B (if so equipped)
LIC2151
Type B (if so equipped)
LIC2501
2-8Instruments and controls

Type B (if so equipped)
NOTE:
The ignition switch must be placed in the
ON position for the gauge to give a read-
ing.
The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature. The engine coolant tempera-
ture will vary with the outside air tempera-
ture and driving conditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates a coolant tem-
perature near the hot (H) end of the nor-
mal range, reduce vehicle speed to de-
crease the temperature. If the gauge is
over the normal range, stop the vehicle
as soon as safely possible. If the engine
is overheated, continued operation of
the vehicle may seriously damage the
engine. For additional information, re-
fer to “If your vehicle overheats” in the
“In case of emergency ” section of this
manual for immediate action required.
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel
level in the tank when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position.
The gauge may move slightly during brak-
ing, turning, acceleration, or going up or
down hills.
Type A (if so equipped):The fuel level seg-
ments
Awill blink when the amount of fuel
in the tank is getting low.Type B (if so equipped):The low fuel warn-
ing light
Awill turn on when the amount of
fuel in the tank is getting low.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge reg-
isters 0 (Empty).
The
indicates that the fuel-filler
door is located on the driver’s side of the
vehicle.
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC2286
Type B (if so equipped)
LIC2287
Instruments and controls2-9