wheel NISSAN VERSA HATCHBACK 2011 1.G Repair Manual

●For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety
Information” (US) or “Tire Safety Infor-
mation” (Canada) in the Warranty In-
formation Booklet.
Care of wheels
●Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle
to maintain their appearance.
● Clean the inner side of the wheels when the
wheel is changed or the underside of the
vehicle is washed.
● Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing
the wheels.
● Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or
corrosion. Such damage may cause loss of
pressure or poor seal at the tire bead.
● NISSAN recommends waxing the road
wheels to protect against road salt in areas
where it is used during winter.
Spare tire (TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire)
Observe the following precautions if the TEM-
PORARY USE ONLY spare tire must be used.
Otherwise, your vehicle could be damaged or
involved in an accident:
WARNING
●The spare tire should be used for emer-
gency use only. It should be replaced
with the standard tire at the first oppor-
tunity to avoid possible tire or differen-
tial damage.
● Drive carefully while the TEMPORARY
USE ONLY spare tire is installed. Avoid
sharp turns and abrupt braking while
driving.
● Periodically check spare tire inflation
pressure. Always keep the pressure of
the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire
at 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 bar) .
● With the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare
tire installed do not drive the vehicle at
speeds faster than 50 MPH (80 km/h) .
● When driving on roads covered with
snow or ice, the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire should be used on the
rear wheels and the original tire used
on the front wheels (drive wheels) . Use
tire chains only on the front (original)
tires. ●
Tire tread of the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire will wear at a faster rate
than the standard tire. Replace the
spare tire as soon as the tread wear
indicators appear.
● Do not use the spare tire on other
vehicles.
● Do not use more than one spare tire at
the same time.
● Do not tow a trailer when the TEMPO-
RARY USE ONLY spare tire is installed.
CAUTION
●Do not use tire chains on a TEMPO-
RARY USE ONLY spare tire. Tire chains
will not fit properly and may cause dam-
age to the vehicle.
● Because the TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire is smaller than the original
tire, ground clearance is reduced. To
avoid damage to the vehicle, do not
drive over obstacles. Also, do not drive
the vehicle through an automatic car
wash since it may get caught.
8-46Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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

WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheel typeSizeOffset in (mm)
Aluminum and steel 14 x 5.0JJ 15 x 5.5JJ
16 x 6.0J1.57 (40)
1.57 (40)
1.57 (40)
Tire size P185/65R14
P185/65R15
P195/55R16
Spare tire T125/70D15
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Unit: in (mm)
Body Type HatchbackSedan
Overall length 169.2 (4,297)176.1 (4,473)
Overall width 66.7 (1,695)66.7 (1,695)
Overall height 60.6 (1,540)60.6 (1,540)
Front Track 58.3 (1,480)58.3 (1,480)
Rear Track 58.5 (1,485)58.5 (1,485)
Wheelbase 102.4 (2,600)102.4 (2,600)
Gross vehicle weight
rating lb (kg)
See the “F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label”
on the center pillar between the driver’s side front
and rear doors.
Gross axle weight rat-
ing
Front
lb (kg)
Rear lb (kg)
Technical and consumer information9-9

5. Determine the combined weight ofluggage 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, confirm
that you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle.
See “Measurement of weights” later in
this section.
Also check tires for proper inflation pres-
sures. See the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion label.
LOADING TIPS
● The GVW must not exceed GVWR
or GAWR as specified on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.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 shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, 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 oc-
cur, or it can change the way your
vehicle handles. This could result
in loss of control and cause per-
sonal injury. ●
Overloading not only can shorten
the life of your vehicle and the
tire, but can also cause unsafe
vehicle handling and longer brak-
ing 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.
MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS
Secure loose items to prevent weight
shifts that could affect the balance of your
vehicle. When the vehicle 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 rat-
ings (GAWR) . The total of the axle loads
should not exceed the gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) . These ratings are
given on the vehicle certification label. If
weight ratings are exceeded, move or re-
move items to bring all weights below the
ratings.
9-16
Technical and consumer information

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 vehicle, 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.
● DO NOT tow any continuously variable
transmission vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground (flat towing) . Do-
ing so WILL DAMAGE internal transmis-
sion parts due to lack of transmission
lubrication.
● For emergency towing procedures refer
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 transmission in
Neutral.
● After towing 500 miles (805 km) , start and
idle the engine with the transmission in Neu-
tral for two minutes. Failure to idle the engine
after every 500 miles (805 km) of towing
may cause damage to internal transmission
parts.
Automatic Transmission (if so
equipped)
To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic
transmission, an appropriate vehicle dolly MUST
be placed under the towed vehicle’s drive
wheels. Always follow the dolly manufacturer’s
recommendations when using their product.
Continuously Variable Transmission (if
so equipped)
To tow a vehicle equipped with a continuously
variable transmission, an appropriate vehicle
dolly MUST be placed under the towed vehicle’s
drive wheels. Alwaysfollow the dolly manufac-
turer’s recommendations when using their prod-
uct. DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times
as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B and C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the
tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
TOWING A TRAILER
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
Technical and consumer information9-17

WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature A, B and C
The temperature grades are A (the highest) , B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the
generation of heat, and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and exces-
sive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Safety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is es-
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, or excessive loading, ei-
ther separately or in combination, can
cause heat build-up and possible tire
failure. Your NISSAN vehicle is covered by the following
emission warranties:
For USA
1. Emission Defects Warranty
2. Emissions Performance Warranty
Details of this warranty may be found with other
vehicle warranties in your Warranty Information
Booklet which comes with your NISSAN vehicle.
If you did not receive a Warranty Information
Booklet, or it is lost, you may obtain a replace-
ment by writing to: ● Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
For Canada
Emission Control System Warranty
Details of this warranty may be found with other
vehicle warranties in your Warranty Information
Booklet which comes with your NISSAN vehicle.
If you did not receive a Warranty Information
Booklet, or it is lost, you may obtain a replace-
ment by writing to: ● Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY
9-18Technical and consumer information

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........5-30
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, 2-12
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-21
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-12
Air conditioner service ...........4-17
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 ..........4-17
Air flow charts ..................4-13
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-16
Anchor point locations .............1-27
Antenna .....................4-54
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-8
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-30
Armrests .....................1-5
Audible reminders ...............2-15
Audio system ..................4-17 Compact Disc (CD) changer
.......4-34
Compact disc (CD) player . .4-28, 4-39, 4-44
FM/AM radio with compact disc
(CD) player .................4-37
FM-AM radio with compact disc
(CD)
player ....................4-26
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) changer ................4-30
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player .................4-41
Audio System iPod Player .............4-47, 4-49
Audio system Radio ....................4-17
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-53
USB interface ................4-51
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-32
Automatic transmission

fluid (ATF) . . . .8-14
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-14
Automatic door locks ..............3-6
AUX jack .................4-40, 4-46
B
Battery ......................8-17
Charge warning light .............2-9
Before starting the engine ...........5-12
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-19
Block heater Engine ....................5-34 Bluetooth
hands-free phone system .....4-56
Booster seats ..................1-38
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-30
Brake fluid ..................8-15
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-32
Brake system ................5-29
Brake warning light ..............2-8
Brake wear indicators ........2-15, 8-23
Parking brake operation ..........5-24
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-23
Brakes ......................8-23
Break-in schedule ...............5-27
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-8
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-22
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-8
Bulb replacement ................8-32
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ...................9-2
Cargo cover ...................2-29
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-13
Car phone or CB radio .............4-55
CD care and cleaning .............4-53
CD changer (See audio system) .......4-34
CD player (See audio system) . .4-28, 4-39, 4-44
Child restraints .......1-21, 1-21, 1-22, 1-24
Precautions on child
restraints ........1-22,
1-29,

1-33, 1-38

Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-27
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-26
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-15
Cleaning exterior and interior ...........7-2
Clock ................4-27, 4-31, 4-37
Clutch Clutch fluid ..................8-16
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Cold weather driving ..............5-33
Compact disc (CD) player . . . .4-28, 4-39, 4-44
Console box ...................2-29
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). . .5-18 Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-18
Control panel buttons ...............4-2
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-8
Enter button ..................4-2
Setting button .................4-5
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-53
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-9
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-9
Checking engine coolant level ........8-9
Corrosion protection ...............7-5
Cruise control ..................5-25
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) . .2-22
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 .............2-9
Drive belt .....................8-19
Driving Cold weather driving ............5-33
Driving with

automatic transmission . . . .5-14
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-18
Driving with manual transmission ......5-22
Precautions when starting and driving . . . .5-2
E
Economy - fuel ..................5-27
Emission control information label .......9-12
Emission control system warranty .......9-18
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-12
Block heater .................5-34
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-9
Changing engine oil .............8-11
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-12
Checking engine coolant level ........8-9Checking engine oil level
..........8-10
Engine compartment check locations . . . .8-6
Engine cooling system ............8-8
Engine oil ...................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-10
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Engine serial number ............9-11
Engine specifications .............9-8
Starting the engine .............5-13
Enter button ....................4-2
Event data recorders ..............9-20
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Extended storage switch ............8-27
Eyeglass case ..................2-27
F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch) ......2-23
Flat tire .......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) .....8-14
Brake fluid.................

.8-15
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Clutch fluid ..................8-16
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-13
Engine coolant .................8-8
Engine oil ...................8-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-11
Fog light switch .................2-23
10-2

FM/AM radio with compact disc
(CD) player..................4-37
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) changer ................4-30
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player ..................4-41
Steering wheel audio control switch . . . .4-53
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test .....................9-20
Rear center seat belt ..............1-18
Rear power windows ..............2-32
Rear seat ......................1-4
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .......................2-20
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-20
Recorders Event data ..................9-20
Refrigerant recommendation ...........9-7
Registering your vehicle in another country . .9-10
Reporting safety defects (US only) .......9-19
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Child seat belts .....1-22, 1-29, 1-33, 1-38
Reporting safety defects (US only) .....9-19
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-2
Rear seat adjustment .............1-4
Seat belt Child safety ..................1-21
Infants and small children ..........1-21
Injured Person ................1-15
Larger children ................1-22 Precautions on seat belt usage
.......1-12
Pregnant women ...............1-15
Rear center seat belt ............1-18
Seat belt extenders .............1-20
Seat belt maintenance ............1-20
Seat belts ...................1-12
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-20
Three-point type with retractor .......1-15
Seat belt warning light ..............2-12
Seats Adjustment ...................1-2
Front seats ...................1-2
Manual front

seat adjustment .........1-2
Rear seat ....................1-4
Security indicator light ..............2-14
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start ........2-17, 3-4, 5-12
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-23
Service manual order form ...........9-21
Servicing air conditioner .............4-17
Setting button ...................4-5
Shifting Automatic transmission ...........5-15
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .....................5-19
Manual transmission .............5-23
Shift lock release .............5-17, 5-21
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-20
Side air bag system (See supplemental side
air bag and curtain side-impact air
bag system) ...................1-52
Spark plug replacement .............8-20
Speedometer ...................2-4
SRS warning label ................1-55
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-12 Jump starting
.................6-7
Precautions when starting and driving . . . .5-2
Push starting .................6-10
Starting the engine .............5-13
Steering Power steering system ...........5-29
Tilting steering wheel ............3-29
Steering wheel audio control switch ......4-53
Stop light .....................8-32
Storage ......................2-25
Storage tray ...................2-26
Sunglasses case .................2-27
Sunglasses holder ................2-27
Sunroof (see Moonroof) .............2-34
Sun visors ....................3-29
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-55
Supplemental air

bag warning light . . .1-55, 2-12
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-48
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-55
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-41
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-41
Supplemental side and curtain side-impact
air bag system ..................1-52
Switch Automatic power window switch ......2-32
Fog light switch ...............2-23
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-23
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-21
Headlight control switch ..........2-21
Ignition switch .................5-7
Overdrive switch ...............5-17
Power door lock switch ............3-6
10-5

Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-20
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-20
Turn signal switch ..............2-23
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch .....................2-24
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-19
T
Tachometer ....................2-5
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start .............2-17, 3-4, 5-12
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tilting steering wheel ..............3-29
Tire Flat tire .....................6-2
Spare tire ................6-3, 8-46
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Tire chains ..................8-43
Tire placard ..................9-12
Tire pressure .................8-36
Tire rotation ..................8-43
Types of tires .................8-42
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-17
Wheels and tires ...............8-36
Wheel/tire size .................9-9
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .......2-10
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . .5-3
Top tether strap child restraint .........1-26
Towing Flat towing ..................9-17
Tow truck towing ...............6-11 Trailer towing
.................9-17
Transmission Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) .....8-14
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-13
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-14
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-18
Driving with manual transmission ......5-22
Transmission shift selector lock
release ...................5-17, 5-21
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country) ......................9-10
Trip odometer ...................2-4
T runk

access through the rear seat .......1-4
Trunk light ....................2-37
Turn signal switch ................2-23
U
Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-17
USB interface Audio file operation .............4-51
V
Vanity mirror ...................3-29
Vehicle dimensions and weights .........9-9
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-24
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-31
Vehicle identification ...............9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ................9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . . . .9-10 Vehicle loading information
...........9-13
Vehicle recovery .................6-13
Vehicle security system .............2-16
Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle immobi-
lizer system) , engine start ......2-17, 3-4, 5-12
Ventilators .....................4-8
Visors .......................3-29
W
Warning Air bag warning light .........1-55, 2-12
Anti-lock brake warning light .........2-8
Battery charge warning light .........2-9
Brake warning light ..............2-8
Door open warning light ...........2-9
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-10
Hazard warning flasher switch .......2-23
Low fuel warning light ............2-10
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ......................2-11
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-49
Seat belt warning light ............2-12
Vehicle security system ...........2-16
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-7
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-55
W arning

lights ...................2-7
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-20
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-19
Weights (See dimensions and weights) .....9-9
Wheels and tires .................8-36
10-6