check transmission fluid NISSAN VERSA HATCHBACK 2010 1.G Owners Manual

HR16DE
1. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
2. Brake and clutch (*1) fluid reservoir(P. 8-15)
3. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)
4. Battery (P. 8-16)
5. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-23)
6. Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
dipstick (*2) (P. 8-13)
7. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
8. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
9. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
10. Drive belt location (P. 8-18)
11. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-16)
*1 For Manual Transmission (M/T) model
*2 For Automatic Transmission (A/T)
model
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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●Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake and clutch fluid, and windshield-
washer fluid as frequently as possible, or at
least whenever you refuel.
● Check that all windows and lights are clean.
● Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
● Lock all doors.
● Position seat and adjust head restraints and
headrests (if so equipped) .
● Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
● Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
● Check the operation of warning lights when
the key is turned to the ON (3) position. See
“Warning/indicator lights and audible re-
minders” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual. 1. Apply the parking brake.
2.
AT or CVT model:
Move the shift selector to P (Park) or N
(Neutral) . P (Park) is recommended.
The shift selector cannot be moved out
of P (Park) and into any of the other
gear positions if the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF position or if the key
is removed from the ignition switch.
The starter is designed not to operate if
the shift selector is in any of the driving
positions.
Manual transmission model:
Move the shift selector to N (Neutral) . De-
press the clutch pedal to the floor while
cranking the engine.
The starter is designed not to operate
unless the clutch pedal is fully de-
pressed.
Intelligent Key system models: Slowly
push and turn the ignition switch. When the
Intelligent Key system warning light
in
the meter illuminates in green, the ignition
switch can be turned.
The Intelligent Key must be carried
when operating the ignition switch. When the Intelligent Key system warning
light (
AT or CVT models) or the Intel-
ligent Key lock warning light (
M/T
models) in the meter blinks in red and the
inside warning buzzer emits a short beep, be
sure that the shift selector is in the P (Park)
position (AT or CVT models) and the ignition
switch is securely returned to the LOCK
position.
The Intelligent Key system warning light
(
AT or CVT models) or the Intelligent
Key lock warning light (
M/T models)
blinking in red, turns off by performing the
following operations:
● Return the ignition switch to the LOCK
position.
● Place the ignition switch in the ACC po-
sition.
When the buzzer beeps 4 times continu-
ously, check for the following:
● The ignition switch is returned to the
LOCK position.
● The mechanical key is not inserted into
the ignition switch.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE
5-12Starting and driving

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..........................8-2
General maintenance ..............................8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items .........8-2
Maintenance precautions . . .........................8-5
Engine compartment check locations ................8-6
Engine cooling system .............................8-8
Checking engine coolant level ...................8-8
Changing engine coolant ........................8-9
Engine oil .........................................8-9
Checking engine oil level ........................8-9
Changing engine oil ........................... 8-10
Changing engine oil filter .......................8-12
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ......8-13
4-speed automatic transmission fluid ...............8-13
Temperature conditions for checking .............8-13
Brake and clutch fluid ............................. 8-15
Brake fluid .................................... 8-15
Clutch fluid ................................... 8-15
Windshield-washer fluid ........................... 8-16
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-16
Battery .......................................... 8-16
Jump starting ................................. 8-18
Drive belt ........................................ 8-18Spark plugs .
..................................... 8-19
Replacing spark plugs ......................... 8-19
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-20
In-cabin microfilter (if so equipped) ..............8-20
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-21
Cleaning ..................................... 8-21
Replacing .................................... 8-21
Brakes .......................................... 8-22
Fuses ........................................... 8-23
Engine compartment ........................... 8-24
Passenger compartment .......................8-25
Battery replacement .............................. 8-26
Keyfob (if so equipped) ........................ 8-27
NISSAN Intelligent Key™ (if so equipped) ........8-28
Lights ........................................... 8-29
Headlights .................................... 8-29
Exterior and interior

lights....................... 8-30
Wheels and tires ................................. 8-34
Tire pressure .................................. 8-34
Tire labeling ................................... 8-38
Types of tires .................................. 8-40
Tire chains .................................... 8-41
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-41

HR16DE Engine Model
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Brake and clutch (*1) fluid reservoir
3. Air cleaner
4. Battery
5. Fuse/fusible link box
6. Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)dipstick (*2)
7. Radiator cap
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Engine oil dipstick
10. Drive belt location
11. Windshield–washer fluid reservoir
*1: For Manual Transmission (M/T) model
*2: For Automatic Transmission (A/T)
model
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
8-6Maintenance and do-it-yourself

CAUTION
●Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid
NS-2. Do not mix with other fluids.
● Using transmission fluid other than
Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will
damage the CVT, which is not covered
by the NISSAN new vehicle limited
warranty.
When checking or replacement of CVT fluid is
required, we recommend your NISSAN dealer for
servicing.
WARNING
● When the engine is running, keep
hands, jewelry and clothing away from
any moving parts such as the cooling
fan and drive belts.
● Automatic transmission fluid is poison-
ous and should be stored carefully in
marked containers out of the reach of
children.
TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS FOR
CHECKING
● The fluid level should be checked using the
HOT range on the dipstick after the following
conditions have been met:
– The engine should be warmed up to op- erating temperature.
– The vehicle should be driven at least 5 minutes.
– The automatic transmission fluid should be warmed to 122 - 176°F (50 - 80°C) .
Automatic Transmission (AT)
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CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-13

●The fluid can be checked at fluid tempera-
tures of 86 - 122°F (30 - 50°C) using the
COLD range on the dipstick after the engine
is warmed up and before driving. However,
the fluid should be re-checked using the
HOT range.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and then move the shift selector through each gear range, ending in
P (Park) .
3. Check the fluid level with the engine idling.
4. Remove the dipstick.
5. Wipe the dipstick clean with lint-free paper.
6. Reinsert the dipstick into the dipstick tubeas far as it will go.
7. Remove the dipstick and note the reading. If the automatic transmission fluid level is
within the normal operating range, no addi-
tional fluid is required. If the fluid level is low
add fluid through the dipstick tube.CAUTION
DO NOT OVERFILL. Use Genuine NISSAN
Matic S ATF.
NOTE:
If the vehicle has been driven for a long
time at high speeds, or in city traffic in hot
weather, the fluid level cannot be read ac-
curately. You should wait until the fluid has
cooled down (about 30 minutes) before
checking fluid level.
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8-14Maintenance and do-it-yourself

For further brake and clutch fluid specification
information, refer to “Capacities and recom-
mended fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical and
consumer information” section of this manual.
WARNING
●Use only new fluid from a sealed con-
tainer. Old, inferior or contaminated
fluid may damage the brake and clutch
systems. The use of improper fluids can
damage the brake system and affect
the vehicle’s stopping ability.
● Clean the filler cap before removing.
● Brake and clutch fluid is poisonous and
should be stored carefully in marked
containers out of reach of children.
CAUTION
Do not spill the fluid on any painted sur-
faces. This will damage the paint. If fluid is
spilled, immediately wash the surface
with water.
BRAKE FLUID
Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. If the
fluid level is below the MIN line
1or the brake
warning light comes on, add Genuine NISSAN
Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT
3 fluid up to the MAX line
2. If fluid must be
added frequently, the system should be checked
by a NISSAN dealer.
CLUTCH FLUID
Check the clutch fluid level in the reservoir
(manual transmissions only) . If the fluid level is
below the MIN line
1, add Genuine NISSAN
Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT
3 fluid up to the MAX line
2. If fluid must be
added frequently, the system should be checked
by a NISSAN dealer.
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BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-15

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........5-29
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-41
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-48
Side and curtain (See supplemental side
air bag and curtain side-impact air bag
system) ...................1-52
Air bag warning labels .............1-55
Air bag warning light ...........1-55, 2-11
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-20
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-12
Air conditioner service ...........4-16
Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations ..............9-7
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-9
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-16
Air flow charts ..................4-13
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-15
Anchor point locations .............1-27
Antenna .....................4-46
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-7
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-29
Armrests .....................1-5
Audible reminders ...............2-14 Audio system
..................4-17
Compact disc (CD) player . .4-27, 4-31, 4-36
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-29
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-25
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-33
Audio System iPod Player .............4-39, 4-41
Audio system Radio ....................4-17
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-45
USB interface ................4-43
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-32
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) . . . .8-13
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-13
Automatic door locks ..............3-6
AUX jack ................ .4-32,

4-38
B
Battery ......................8-16
Charge warning light .............2-8
Before starting the engine ...........5-12
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-18
Block heater Engine ....................5-33
Bluetooth hands-free phone system .....4-48
Booster seats ..................1-38 Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-29
Brake fluid ..................8-15
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-30
Brake system ................5-28
Brake warning light ..............2-7
Brake wear indicators ........2-14, 8-22
Parking brake operation ..........5-23
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-22
Brakes ......................8-22
Break-in schedule ...............5-25
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-22
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-8
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-7
Bulb replacement ................8-30
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ...................9-2
Car phone or CB radio .............4-47
Cargo cover ...................2-29
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-13
CD care and cleaning .............4-45
CD player (See audio system) . .4-27, 4-31, 4-36
Child restraint with top tether strap ......1-26
Child restraints .......1-21, 1-22, 1-23, 1-25
Precautions on child
restraints ........1-23, 1-29, 1-34, 1-38
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-27

Child safety rear door lock............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-14
Cleaning exterior and interior ...........7-2
Clock ...................4-26, 4-29
Clutch Clutch fluid ..................8-15
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Cold weather driving ..............5-32
Compact disc (CD) player . . . .4-27, 4-31, 4-36
Console box ...................2-28
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). . .5-17 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ......................8-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17
Control panel buttons ...............4-2
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-8
Enter button ..................4-2
Setting button .................4-5
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-45
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-9
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-9
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Corrosion protection ...............7-5
Cruise control ..................5-24
Cup holders ...................2-27
Curtain side-impact air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system) ...........1-52 D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-21
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .....................2-20
Dimensions and weights .............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-22
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-2
Door locks ..................3-4, 3-5
Door open warning light .............2-8
Drive belt .....................8-18
Driving Cold weather driving ............5-32
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-13
Driving withContinuously

Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17
Driving with manual transmission ......5-21
Precautions when starting and driving . . . .5-2
E
Economy - fuel ..................5-26
Emission control information label .......9-12
Emission control system warranty .......9-18
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-12
Block heater .................5-33
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-9
Changing engine oil .............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-12
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8Checking engine oil level
...........8-9
Engine compartment check locations . . . .8-6
Engine cooling system ............8-8
Engine oil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure warning light .......2-8
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Engine serial number ............9-11
Engine specifications .............9-8
Starting the engine .............5-12
Enter button ....................4-2
Event data recorders ..............9-20
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Eyeglass case ..................2-26
F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch) ......2-23
Flat tire .......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) .....8-13
Brake fluid ..................8-15
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Clutch fluid ..................8-15
Continuously Variable

Transmission (CVT)
fluid ......................8-13
Engine coolant .................8-8
Engine oil ...................8-9
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-11
Fog light switch .................2-22
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-48
10-2