air filter NISSAN VERSA HATCHBACK 2011 1.G Owners Manual

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 ...................8-9
Changing engine coolant ........................8-9
Engine oil ........................................ 8-10
Checking engine oil level .......................8-10
Changing engine oil ........................... 8-11
Changing engine oil filter .......................8-12
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ......8-13
4-speed automatic transmission fluid ...............8-14
Temperature conditions for checking .............8-14
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ..............8-15
Brake fluid .................................... 8-16
Clutch fluid (if so equipped) ....................8-16
Windshield-washer fluid ........................... 8-16
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-16
Battery .......................................... 8-17
Jump starting ................................. 8-18
Drive belt ........................................ 8-19Spark plugs .
..................................... 8-20
Replacing spark plugs ......................... 8-20
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-21
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-21
Cleaning ..................................... 8-21
Replacing .................................... 8-22
Brakes .......................................... 8-23
Fuses ........................................... 8-24
Engine compartment ........................... 8-24
Passenger compartment .......................8-26
Battery replacement .............................. 8-28
Keyfob (if so equipped) ........................ 8-28
NISSAN Intelligent Key™ (if so equipped) ........8-30
Lights ........................................... 8-31
Headlights .................................... 8-31
Exterior and

interior lights ....................... 8-32
Wheels and tires ................................. 8-36
Tire pressure .................................. 8-36
Tire labeling ................................... 8-40
Types of tires .................................. 8-42
Tire chains .................................... 8-43
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-43

When performing any inspection or maintenance
work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent
serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to
the vehicle. The following are general precau-
tions which should be closely observed.
WARNING
●Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap-
ply the parking brake securely and
block the wheels to prevent the vehicle
from moving. For manual transmission
models, move the shift selector to N
(Neutral) . For Automatic Transmission
(AT) or CVT models, move the shift se-
lector to P (Park) .
●
Be sure the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF or LOCK position when perform-
ing any parts replacement or repairs.
● Your vehicle is equipped with an auto-
matic engine cooling fan. It may come
on at any time without warning, even if
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position and the engine is not running.
To avoid injury, always disconnect the
negative battery cable before working
near the fan.
● If you must work with the engine run-
ning, keep your hands, clothing, hair
and tools away from moving fans, belts
and any other moving parts. ●
It is advisable to secure or remove any
loose clothing and remove any jewelry,
such as rings, watches, etc. before
working on your vehicle.
● Always wear eye protection whenever
you work on your vehicle.
● If you must run the engine in an en-
closed space such as a garage, be sure
there is proper ventilation for exhaust
gases to escape.
● Never get under the vehicle while it is
supported only by a jack. If it is neces-
sary to work under the vehicle, support
it with safety stands.
● Keep smoking materials, flame and
sparks away from the fuel tank and
battery.
● On gasoline engine models, the fuel
filter or fuel lines should be serviced by
a NISSAN dealer because the fuel lines
are under high pressure even when the
engine is off.
CAUTION
●Do not work under the hood while the
engine is hot. Turn the engine off and
wait until it cools down. ●
Avoid contact with used engine oil and
coolant. Improperly disposed engine
oil, engine coolant and/or other vehicle
fluids can damage the environment. Al-
ways conform to local regulations for
disposal of vehicle fluid.
● Never leave the engine or the transmis-
sion related component harness con-
nector disconnected while the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
● Never connect or disconnect the battery
or any transistorized component while
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
This “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
gives instructions regarding only those items
which are relatively easy for an owner to perform.
A genuine NISSAN service manual is also avail-
able. See “Owner’s Manual/Service Manual or-
der information” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.
You should be aware that incomplete or improper
servicing may result in operating difficulties or
excessive emissions, and could affect warranty
coverage. If in doubt about any servicing,
have it done by a NISSAN dealer.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-5

The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned and
reused. Replace it according to the maintenance
log shown in the “NISSAN Service and Mainte-
nance Guide.” When replacing the filter, wipe the
inside of the air cleaner filter housing and the
cover with a damp cloth.
To remove the air cleaner filter, push the tabs
1
and pull the unit upward2.
WARNING
●Operating the engine with the air
cleaner removed can cause you or oth-
ers to be burned. The air cleaner not
only cleans the air, it stops the flame if
the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and
the engine backfires, you could be
burned. Do not drive with the air cleaner
removed, and be careful when working
on the engine with the air cleaner
removed.
● Never pour fuel into the throttle body or
attempt to start the engine with the air
cleaner removed. Doing so could result
in serious injury.
CLEANING
If your windshield is not clear after using the
windshield washer or if a wiper blade chatters
when running, wax or other material may be on
the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with a washer
fluid or a mild detergent. Your windshield is clean
if beads do not form when rinsing with clear
water.
Clean each blade by wiping it with a cloth soaked
in a washer fluid or a mild detergent. Then rinse
the blades with clear water. If your windshield is
still not clear after cleaning the blades and using
the wiper, install new windshield wiper blades.
CAUTION
Worn windshield wiper blades can dam-
age the windshield and impair driver
vision.
SDI1864
AIR CLEANER WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-21

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

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)
US measure Imp measureLiterRecommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fuel 13-1/4 gal11 gal50.0See “Fuel recommendation” in this section.
Engine oil (drain and refill) *8
With oil filter
change HR16DE 3-1/8 qt
2-5/8 qt3.0
HR16DE and MR18DE:
Engine oil with API Certification Mark *1
Viscosity SAE 5W-30*1
MR18DE 4-3/8 qt
3-5/8 qt4.1
Without oil filter
change HR16DE 3 qt
2-1/2 qt2.8
MR18DE 4-1/8 qt 3-3/8 qt3.9
Cooling system (with reservoir) HR16DE 1-5/8 gal 1-3/8 gal6.3
Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)
or equivalent *2
MR18DE 1-3/4 gal 1-1/2 gal6.8
Manual transmission gear oil —
—5-speed M/T: Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
HQ Multi 75W-85 or equivalent *3
— —6-speed M/T: API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-80
Automatic transmission fluid Refill to the proper level according to the instruc-
tions in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.*9Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF *4
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid NS-2 *5
Brake and clutch fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid *6 or equivalent
DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease ——NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant ——HFC-134a (R-134a) *7
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
9-2Technical and consumer information

Capacity (Approximate)
US measure Imp measureLiterRecommended Fluids and Lubricants
Air conditioning system oil HR16DE and MR18DE with M/T or A/T — —Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type R (DH-PR) or equivalent
*7
MR18DE with CVT ——NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S (DH-PS) or equivalent *7
Windshield-washer fluid 1-1/4 gal1 gal4.5Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner &
Antifreeze or equivalent
*1: For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” in this section.
*2: Use Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid possible aluminum corrosion within the engine cooling system caused by the use of non-genuine engine coolant. Note that any repairs for incidents within the engine cooling system while using non-genuine engine coolant
may not be covered by the warranty even if such incidents occurred during the warranty period.
*3: If Genuine NISSAN gear oil is not available, API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85 may be used as a temporary replacement. However, use Genuine NISSAN gear oil as soon as it is available.
*4: If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF may also be used. Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S or Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by
the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
*5: Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2. 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.
*6: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.
*7: For further details, see “Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations” in this section.
*8: For further details, see “Engine oil” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
*9: See your NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop for service.
Technical and consumer information9-3

Your engine was filled with a high-quality engine
oil when it was built. You do not have to change
the oil before the first recommended change
interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend
upon how you use your vehicle.
Operation under the following conditions may
require more frequent oil and filter changes:● repeated short distance driving at cold out-
side temperatures
● driving in dusty conditions
● extensive idling
● stop and go commuting
Refer to the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide” for the maintenance schedule.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if so
equipped) REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your NISSAN
vehicle must be charged with the refriger-
ant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the oil, NISSAN
A/C system oil Type R (HR16DE and
MR18DE with manual or automatic trans-
mission only) , Type S (MR18DE with CVT
only) or the exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil will
cause severe damage to the air condition-
ing system and will require the replace-
ment of all air conditioner system
components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
NISSAN vehicle does not harm the earth’s ozone
layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect the
earth’s atmosphere, certain government regula-
tions require the recovery and recycling of any
refrigerant during automotive air conditioner sys-
tem service. A NISSAN dealer has the trained
technicians and equipment needed to recover
and recycle your air conditioner system refriger-
ant.
Contact a NISSAN dealer when servicing your air
conditioner system.
Technical and consumer information9-7

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

Interior light..................2-36
Light bulbs ..................8-31
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ......................2-11
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-49
Security indicator light ............2-14
Trunk light ..................2-37
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-7
Lights Map lights ..................2-36
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Door locks ................3-4, 3-5
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-26
Power door locks ...............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-5, 3-27
Low fuel warning light ..............2-10
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-10
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-11
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13
M
Maintenance General maintenance .............8-2
Inside the vehicle ...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance ............1-20
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-4
Malfunction indicator light ............2-14
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-2
Manual windows .................2-33 Map lights
....................2-36
Map pocket ....................2-25
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-22
Mirror Inside mirror .................3-30
Outside mirrors ...............3-30
Vanity mirror .................3-29
Moonroof .....................2-34
N
NISSAN Intelligent

Key™ .........3-10, 3-13
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system ................2-17, 3-4, 5-12
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-5
Odometer .....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine oil .............8-11
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-12
Checking engine oil level ..........8-10
Engine oil ...................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Outside mirrors .................3-30
Overdrive switch .................5-17
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-10
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-21Owner’s manual/service manual order
information
....................9-21
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-24
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-28
Phone, Bluetooth hands-free system.....4-56
Power Power door locks ...............3-6
Power outlet .................2-25
Power rear windows .............2-32
Power steering system ...........5-29
Power windows ...............2-31
Rear power windows ............2-32
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-22, 1-29, 1-33, 1-38
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-12
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-41
Precautions when starting and driving . . . .5-2
Programmable features.............

.4-5
Push starting ...................6-10
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-55
Compact Disc (CD) changer ........4-34
FM-AM radio with compact disc
(CD) player ..................4-26
10-4