warning lights NISSAN VERSA 2018 Owners Manual

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. Headlight/turn signal switch/fog
light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-22)
2. Driver’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-42)
Horn (P. 2-25)
3. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
Warning and indicator lights
(P. 2-12)
4. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-21)
5. Vents (P. 4-9)
6. Rear window defroster switch
(P. 2-22)
7. Front passenger air bag status
light (P. 1-42)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch
(P. 6-2)
9. Climate controls (P. 4-9)
10. Audio system (P. 4-17)
11. Passenger’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-42)
12. Glove box (P. 2-27)
13. Power outlet (P. 2-26)
14. USB connection port and AUX IN
jack (P. 4-42)
15. Shif t lever (P. 5-11)
16. Cup holders (P. 2-27)
17. Ignition switch (P. 5-8)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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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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SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT (if so
equipped)
The front driver seat is equipped with a
seat belt warning light.
The front passenger seat may be equipped
with a seat belt warning light.
The warning light, located on the instru-
ment panel, will show the status of the
driver and passenger seat belt.NOTE:
The front passenger seat belt warning
light will not light up if the seat is not
occupied.
For additional information, refer to “Warn-
ing lights, indicator lights and audible re-
minders” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.
PREGNANT WOMEN
NISSAN recommends that pregnant
women use seat belts. The seat belt should
be worn snug and always position the lap
belt as low as possible around the hips, not
the waist. Place the shoulder belt over your
shoulder and across your chest. Never run
the lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal
area. Contact your doctor for specific rec-
ommendations.
INJURED PERSONS
NISSAN recommends that injured persons
use seat belts. Check with your doctor for
specific recommendations.
THREE-POINT TYPE SEAT BELT
WITH RETRACTOR
WARNING
∙ Every person who drives or rides in
this vehicle should use a seat belt at
all times. Children should be in the
rear seats and in an appropriate
restraint.
∙ Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and re-
ceive neck or other serious injuries.
You could also slide under the lap belt
and receive serious internal injuries.
∙ For the most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the seat
should be upright. Always sit well
back and upright in the seat with both
feet on the floor and adjust the seat
belt properly.
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Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-13

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

1. Headlight/turn signal switch/fog
light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-22)
2. Driver’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-42)
Horn (P. 2-25)
3. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
Warning and indicator lights
(P. 2-12)
4. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-21)
5. Vents (P. 4-9)
6. Rear window defroster switch
(P. 2-22)
7. Front passenger air bag status
light (P. 1-42)
8. Hazard warning flasher switch
(P. 6-2)
9. Climate controls (P. 4-9)
10. Audio system (P. 4-17)
11. Passenger’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-42)
12. Glove box (P. 2-27)
13. Power outlet (P. 2-26)
14. USB connection port and AUX IN
jack (P. 4-42)
15. Shif t lever (P. 5-11)
16. Cup holders (P. 2-27)
17. Ignition switch (P. 5-8)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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orAnti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning lightPower steering warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
orBrake warning lightSeat belt warning light and chime (if so
equipped)Overdrive OFF indicator light (if so
equipped)
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSide light and headlight indicator light
(green) (if so equipped)
Door open warning lightContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator lightSlip indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightCruise main switch indicator light (if so
equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
High temperature warning light (red) (if
so equipped)Front fog light indicator light (if so
equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indica-
tor light
orLow fuel warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position withoutstarting the engine. The following lights (if
so equipped) will come on:
or,,,,
The following lights (if so equipped) will
come on briefly and then go off:
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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or,(red) ,,,
,,,
If any light does not come on or operate in
a way other than described, it may indicate
a burned out bulb and/or a system mal-
function. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
WARNING LIGHTS
This vehicle has various warning lights that
may illuminate to indicate a potential prob-
lem. For additional information, refer to the
specific light in this section.
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the ABS warning light illuminates
and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is
operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the engine is running or while driving, it
may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system
then operates normally but without anti-
lock assistance. For additional information,
refer to “Brake system” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
orBrake warning
light
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light comes on when the
parking brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake fluid
level. If the light comes on while the engine
is running, with the parking brake not ap-
plied, stop the vehicle and perform the fol-
lowing:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake
fluid as necessary. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Brake fluid” in the “Do-
it-yourself ” section of this manual.2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have
the warning system checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
WARNING
∙ Your brake system may not be work-
ing properly if the warning light is on.
Driving could be dangerous. If you
judge it to be safe, drive carefully to
the nearest service station for repairs.
Otherwise, have your vehicle towed
because driving it could be
dangerous.
∙ Pressing the brake pedal with the en-
gine stopped and/or a low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping dis-
tance and braking will require greater
pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
∙ If the brake fluid level is below the
MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
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tion properly. For additional information, re-
fer to “Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” section of
this manual.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and/or pretensioner systems will not
operate in an accident. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
This vehicle has various indicator lights
that may illuminate to indicate a system
status. For additional information, refer to
the specific light in this section.
Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
position indicator light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this indicator light shows the shif t
lever position. For additional information,refer to “Driving the vehicle” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
Cruise main switch
indicator light (if so
equipped)
The light comes on when the cruise control
main switch is pushed. The light goes out
when the main switch is pushed again.
When the cruise main switch indicator light
comes on, the cruise control system is op-
erational. For additional information, refer
to “Cruise control” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
Front fog light indicator
light (if so equipped)
The front fog light indicator light illumi-
nates when the front fog lights are on. For
additional information, refer to “Fog light
switch” in this section.
Front passenger air bag
status light
The front passenger air bag status light will
be lit and the passenger front air bag will be
off depending on how the front passenger
seat is being used.For additional information, refer to “Front
passenger air bag and status light” in the
“Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemen-
tal restraint system” section of this manual.
High beam indicator light
(blue)
This blue light comes on when the head-
light high beams are on and goes out when
the low beams are selected.
The high beam indicator light also comes
on when the passing signal is activated.
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
If this indicator light comes on steady or
blinks while the engine is running, it may
indicate a potential emission control mal-
function.
The MIL may also come on steady if the
fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if the
vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure
the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed
tightly, and that the vehicle has at least
3 gallons (11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
Af ter a few driving trips, the
light
should turn off if no other potential emis-
sion control system malfunction exists.
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If this indicator light comes on steady for
20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds
when the engine is not running, it indicates
that the vehicle is not ready for an emission
control system inspection/maintenance
test. For additional information, refer to
“Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) test” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.
Operation
The MIL will come on in one of two ways:
∙ MIL on steady — An emission control
system malfunction has been de-
tected. Check the fuel-filler cap if the
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears in
the trip computer. If the fuel-filler cap is
loose or missing, tighten or install the
cap and continue to drive the vehicle.
The
light should turn off af ter a
few driving trips. If the
light does
not turn off af ter a few driving trips, have
the vehicle inspected. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the dealer.∙ MIL blinking — An engine misfire has
been detected which may damage the
emission control system. To reduce or
avoid emission control system dam-
age:
– do not drive at speeds above
45 mph (72 km/h).
– avoid hard acceleration or decelera-
tion.
– avoid steep uphill grades.
– if possible, reduce the amount of
cargo being hauled or towed.
The MIL may stop blinking and come on
steady. Have the vehicle inspected. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the dealer.CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary
could lead to poor driveability, reduced
fuel economy, and possible damage to
the emission control system.
Overdrive OFF indicator
light (if so equipped)
The overdrive OFF indicator light illumi-
nates when the overdrive OFF mode is se-
lected.
For additional information, refer to “Driving
the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
Side light and headlight
indicator light (green) (if so
equipped)
The side light and headlight indicator light
illuminates when the side light or head-
lights are on (not including daytime run-
ning or signature lights). If the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position, the side light
and headlight indicator light will illuminate
when the headlights turn on. For additional
information, refer to “Headlight and turn
signal switch” in this section.
Slip indicator light
This indicator will blink when the VDC sys-
tem is operating, thus alerting the driver to
the fact that the road surface is slippery
and the vehicle is nearing its traction limits.
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