power steering NISSAN VERSA 2019 Owners Manual

Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light 2-13
or
Brake warning
light
2-13
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
light Name Page
or
Low fuel warning
light 2-15
Low tire pressure
warning light2-15
NISSAN Intelligent
Key® warning light
(if so equipped) 2-17
Power steering
warning light
2-17
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-17
Shif t P (Park)
warning light (if so
equipped)2-18
Supplemental air
bag warning light
2-18
Indicator
light Name Page
Continuously
Variable Trans-
mission (CVT) po-
sition indicator
light 2-18
CRUISE indicator
light (if so
equipped)
2-18
Front fog light in-
dicator light (if so
equipped) 2-19
Front passenger
air bag status
light2-19
High beam indi-
cator light (blue)
2-19
Malfunction Indi-
cator Light (MIL)2-19
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Illustrated table of contents0-9

orAnti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning lightPower steering warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
orBrake warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeOverdrive OFF indicator light
(if so equipped)
Charge warning lightShif t P (park) warning light
(if so equipped)Security indicator light (if so equipped)
Door open warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSide light and headlight indicator light
(green) (if so equipped)
Engine oil pressure warning lightContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator lightSlip indicator light
High temperature warning light (red)
(if so equipped)CRUISE indicator light (if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
orLow fuel warning lightFront fog light indicator light
(if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light
Low tire pressure warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
NISSAN Intelligent Key®warning light
(if so equipped)High beam indicator light (blue)
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
2-12Instruments and controls

NISSAN Intelligent Key®warning light (if so
equipped)
The Intelligent Key warning light illumi-
nates green when the ignition switch can
be turned. The Intelligent Key warning light
illuminates red when the ignition switch
cannot be turned.
The Intelligent Key warning light blinks red if
the Intelligent Key is taken outside of the
vehicle while the ignition switch is placed in
the ACC or ON position.
∙ If the Intelligent Key warning light blinks, make sure of the location of the Intelli-
gent Key as soon as possible. The Intel-
ligent Key should be carried by the
driver while operating the vehicle.
∙ The Intelligent Key warning light turns off about 10 seconds af ter the Intelli-
gent Key is brought inside the vehicle.
The Intelligent Key warning light blinks
green indicating that the Intelligent Key
battery is almost discharged.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.
Power steering warning light
WARNING
∙ If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power as-
sist for the steering will not work.
Steering will be harder to operate.
∙ When the power steering warning light illuminates with the engine run-
ning, there will be no power assist for
the steering. You will still have control
of the vehicle, but the steering will be
harder to operate. Have the power
steering system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the power steering warning light
illuminates. Af ter starting the engine, the
power steering warning light turns off. This
indicates the power steering is operational.
If the power steering warning light illumi-
nates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the power steering is not function-
ing properly and may need servicing. Have
the power steering checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service. When the power steering warning light illu-
minates with the engine running, there will
be no power assist for the steering, but you
will still have control of the vehicle. At this
time, greater steering effort is required to
operate the steering wheel, especially in
sharp turns and at low speeds.
For additional information, refer to “Power
steering” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten
your seat belts. The light illuminates when-
ever the ignition switch is placed in the ON
or START position and remains illuminated
until the driver’s seat belt is fastened. At the
same time, the chime sounds for about
6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is
securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light may also illumi-
nate if the front passenger’s seat belt is not
fastened when the front passenger’s seat
is occupied . For 7 seconds af ter the igni-
tion switch is placed in the ON position, the
system does not activate the warning light
for the front passenger.
Instruments and controls2-17

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys.............................................3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) .......3-4
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys (if so equipped) ..........................3-5
Doors ...........................................3-6
Locking with key .............................. 3-7
Locking with inside lock knob ................. 3-7
Locking with power door lock switch
(if so equipped) ...............................3-8
Automatic door locks (if so equipped) ........3-8
Child safety rear door lock ....................3-8
Remote keyless entry system (if so equipped) . . . 3-9 How to use remote keyless entry
system ...................................... 3-10
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) .........3-13
Operating range ............................. 3-14
Door locks/unlocks precaution ..............3-15
NISSAN Intelligent Key® Operation ...........3-16
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ..................................... 3-19Warning lights and audible reminders
.......3-23
Warning signals ............................. 3-23
Troubleshooting guide ......................3-25
Hood ........................................... 3-27
Trunk lid ........................................ 3-28
Key operation ............................... 3-28
Opener operation ........................... 3-28
Interior trunk lid release .....................3-29
Fuel-filler door .................................. 3-30
Opener operation ........................... 3-30
Fuel-filler cap ................................ 3-30
Steering wheel ................................. 3-32
Tilt operation ................................ 3-32
Sun visors ...................................... 3-33
Vanity mirror ................................ 3-33
Mirrors ......................................... 3-34
Rearview mirror ............................. 3-34
Outside mirrors ............................. 3-34

4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and
voice recognition systems
NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual
(if so equipped)..................................4-2
Control panel buttons ...........................4-3
How to use the touch-screen .................4-3
How to use the
MENU button ...........4-5
(brightness control) button .............4-7
How to use the VOL (volume) knob /
PUSH
(power)button ...................4-7
Selecting menu from launch bar .............4-7
RearView Monitor ...............................4-8
RearView Monitor system operation ..........4-9
How to read the displayed lines ...............4-9
Difference between predicted and
actual distances ............................. 4-10
Adjusting the screen ........................ 4-12
RearView Monitor system limitations ........4-12
System maintenance ........................ 4-13
Vents ........................................... 4-14
Heater and air conditioner (manual) ............4-14
Controls ..................................... 4-15
Heater operation ............................ 4-16
Air conditioner operation ....................4-18
Air flow charts ............................... 4-19Servicing air conditioner
........................4-22
Audio system ................................... 4-22
Radio ........................................ 4-22
FM radio reception .......................... 4-22
AM radio reception .......................... 4-23
Audio operation precautions ................4-23
FM/AM radio ................................. 4-27
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port......................................... 4-32
iPod®* player operation ......................4-35
Bluetooth® streaming audio .................4-38
Steering wheel switch for audio control ......4-42
Antenna ..................................... 4-42
Siri® Eyes Free (if so equipped) ..................4-43
Requirements ............................... 4-43
Operating Siri® Eyes Free ....................4-44
Troubleshooting guide ......................4-45
Car phone or CB radio .......................... 4-46
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System .........4-46
Regulatory information ......................4-48
Using the system ............................ 4-49
Indicators ................................... 4-50
C ontr

ol buttons ............................. 4-50

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving..........5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..............5-2
Three-way catalyst ...........................5-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)........................................5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ................5-7
Off-roadrecovery ............................5-7
Rapid air pressure loss .......................5-8
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...........5-8
Ignition switch (if so equipped) ...................5-9
Continuously Variable Transmission
(if so equipped) ...............................5-9
Manual transmission (if so equipped) ........5-10
Ignition switch positions .....................5-10
Push-button ignition switch (if so equipped) .....5-11
Operating range ............................. 5-12
Push-button ignition switch positions .......5-12
Emergency engine shut off ..................5-13
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery
discharge ................................... 5-13
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .........5-14
Before starting the engine ......................5-14
Starting the engine (models without NISSAN
Intelligent Key® system) ........................5-14Starting the engine (models with NISSAN
Intelligent Key® system)
........................5-15
Driving the vehicle .............................. 5-16
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) (if so equipped) ........................ 5-16
Manual transmission (if so equipped) ........5-21
Parking brake .................................. 5-23
Cruise control (if so equipped) ..................5-24
Precautions on cruise control ................5-24
Cruise control operations ....................5-24
Break-in schedule .............................. 5-26
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................5-26
Increasing fuel economy .......................5-27
Parking/parking on hills ........................5-28
Power steering ................................. 5-29
Brake system ................................... 5-30
Brake precautions ........................... 5-30
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ..............5-30
Brake Assist ................................. 5-31
V ehicle

Dynamic Control (VDC) system .........5-32
Brake force distribution ......................5-33
Cold weather driving ........................... 5-34
Freeing a frozen door lock ...................5-34
Antifreeze ................................... 5-34

∙ HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB1:
Turn the wheels into the curb and
move the vehicle forward until the curb
side wheel gently touches the curb.
∙ HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB
2:
Turn the wheels away from the curb
and move the vehicle back until the
curb side wheel gently touches the
curb.
∙ HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO CURB
3:
Turn the wheels toward the side of the
road so the vehicle will move away
from the center of the road if it moves.
4. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position and remove the key.
WARNING
∙ If the engine is not running or isturned off while driving, the power as-
sist for the steering will not work.
Steering will be harder to operate.
∙ When the power steering warning light illuminates with the engine run-
ning, there will be no power assist for
the steering. You will still have control
of the vehicle, but the steering will be
harder to operate. Have the power
steering system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
The power steering system is designed to
provide power assist while driving to oper-
ate the steering wheel with light force.
When the steering wheel is operated re-
peatedly or continuously while parking or
driving at a very low speed, the power as-
sist for the steering wheel will be reduced.
This is to prevent overheating of the power
steering system and protect it from getting
damaged. While the power assist is re-
duced, steering wheel operation will be-
come heavy. When the temperature of the
power steering system goes down, the
power assist level will return to normal.
Avoid repeating such steering wheel op- erations that could cause the power steer-
ing system to overheat.
You may hear a sound when the steering
wheel is operated quickly. However, this is
not a malfunction.
If the power steering warning light illumi-
nates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the power steering system is not
functioning properly and may need servic-
ing. Have the power steering system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
When the power steering warning light illu-
minates with the engine running, there will
be no power assist for the steering, but you
will still have control of the vehicle. At this
time, greater steering effort is required to
operate the steering wheel, especially in
sharp turns and at low speeds.
For additional information, refer to “Power
steering warning light” in the “Instruments
and controls” section of this manual.
POWER STEERING
Starting and driving5-29

WARNING
The Brake Assist is only an aid to assist
braking operation and is not a collision
warning or avoidance device. It is the
driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive
safely and be in control of the vehicle at
all times.The VDC system uses various sensors to
monitor driver inputs and vehicle motion.
Under certain driving conditions, the VDC
system helps to perform the following
functions:
∙ Controls brake pressure to reduce wheel slip on one slipping drive wheel
so power is transferred to a non-
slipping drive wheel on the same axle.
∙ Controls brake pressure and engine output to reduce drive wheel slip based
on vehicle speed (traction control func-
tion).
∙ Controls brake pressure at individual wheels and engine output to help the
driver maintain control of the vehicle in
the following conditions:
– Understeer (vehicle tends to not fol- low the steered path despite in-
creased steering input)
– Oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due to certain road or driving conditions)
The VDC system can help the driver to
maintain control of the vehicle, but it can-
not prevent loss of vehicle control in all driv-
ing situations. When the VDC system operates, theindicator light in the instrument panel
flashes so note the following:
∙ The road may be slippery or the system may determine some action is required
to help keep the vehicle on the steered
path.
∙ You may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise or vibration from
under the hood. This is normal and indi-
cates that the VDC system is working
properly.
∙ Adjust your speed and driving to the road conditions.
For additional information, refer to “Slip in-
dicator light” and “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF indicator light” in the ”Instru-
ments and controls” section of this manual.
If a malfunction occurs in the system,
the
indicator light comes on in the
instrument panel. The VDC system auto-
matically turns off when this indicator light
is on.
The VDC OFF switch is used to turn off the
VDC system. The
indicator light illu-
minates to indicate the VDC system is off.
When the VDC switch is used to turn off the
system, the VDC system still operates to
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM
5-32Starting and driving

prevent one drive wheel from slipping by
transferring power to a non-slipping drive
wheel. The
indicator light flashes if
this occurs. All other VDC functions are off
and the
indicator light will not flash.
The VDC system is automatically reset to
on when the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position then back to the ON position.
The computer has a built-in diagnostic fea-
ture that tests the system each time you
start the engine and move the vehicle for-
ward or in reverse at a slow speed. When
the self-test occurs, you may hear a clunk
noise and/or feel a pulsation in the brake
pedal. This is normal and is not an indica-
tion of a malfunction.
WARNING
∙ The VDC system is designed to help the driver maintain stability but does
not prevent accidents due to abrupt
steering operation at high speeds or
by careless or dangerous driving
techniques. Reduce vehicle speed and
be especially careful when driving and
cornering on slippery surfaces and al-
ways drive carefully. ∙ Do not modif y the vehicle’s suspen-
sion. If suspension parts such as
shock absorbers, struts, springs, sta-
bilizer bars, bushings and wheels are
not NISSAN recommended for your
vehicle or are extremely deteriorated,
the VDC system may not operate
properly. This could adversely affect
vehicle handling performance, and
the
indicator light may flash or
illuminate.
∙ If brake related parts such as brake pads, rotors and calipers are not
NISSAN recommended or are ex-
tremely deteriorated, the VDC system
may not operate properly and
the
indicator light may
illuminate.
∙ If engine control related parts are not NISSAN recommended or are ex-
tremely deteriorated, the
indi-
cator light may illuminate.
∙ When driving on extremely inclined surfaces such as higher banked cor-
ners, the VDC system may not operate
properly and the
indicator light
may flash or illuminate. Do not drive
on these types of roads. ∙ When driving on an unstable surface
such as a turntable, ferry, elevator or
ramp, the
indicator light may
flash or illuminate. This is not a mal-
function. Restart the engine af ter
driving onto a stable surface.
∙ If wheels or tires other than the NISSAN recommended ones are used,
the VDC system may not operate
properly and the
indicator light
may flash or illuminate.
∙ The VDC system is not a substitute for winter tires or tire chains on a snow
covered road.
BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTION
During braking while driving through turns,
the system optimizes the distribution of
force to each of the front and rear wheels
depending on the radius of the turn.
Starting and driving5-33

WARNING
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or
the engine cooling fan. The engine cool-
ing fan can start at any time.6. Af ter the engine cools down, check the coolant level in the engine coolant res-
ervoir tank with the engine running.
Add coolant to the engine coolant res-
ervoir tank if necessary. Have your ve-
hicle repaired. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice. When towing your vehicle, all State (Provin-
cial in Canada) and local regulations for
towing must be followed. Incorrect towing
equipment could damage your vehicle.
Towing instructions are available from a
NISSAN dealer. Local service operators are
generally familiar with the applicable laws
and procedures for towing. To assure
proper towing and to prevent accidental
damage to your vehicle, NISSAN recom-
mends having a service operator tow your
vehicle. It is advisable to have the service
operator carefully read the following pre-
cautions:
WARNING
∙ Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
∙ Never get under your vehicle af ter it has been lif ted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
∙ When towing, make sure that thetransmission, axles, steering system
and powertrain are in working condi-
tion. If any of these conditions apply,
dollies or a flatbed tow truck must be
used.
∙ Always attach safety chains before towing.
For additional information, refer to “Flat
towing” in the “Technical and Consumer In-
formation” section of this manual.
TOWING RECOMMENDED BY
NISSAN
NISSAN recommends towing your vehicle
based upon the type of drivetrain. For addi-
tional information, refer to the diagrams in
this section to ensure that your vehicle is
properly towed.
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
6-12In case of emergency