power steering NISSAN VERSA NOTE 2017 2.G Owners Manual

Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-15
or
Brake warning light 2-15
Charge warning light 2-16
Door open warning
light (if so equipped)
2-16
Engine oil pressure
warning light2-16
High temperature
warning light (red) (if
so equipped)2-16
Warning
light Name Page
Low fuel warning
light 2-17
Low tire pressure
warning light (if so
equipped)2-17
Low windshield-
washer fluid warning
light (if so equipped)2-18
NISSAN Intelligent
Key® warning light
(if so equipped)2-19
P position selecting
warning lights (if so
equipped)2-19
Power steering
warning light (if so
equipped)2-19
Seat belt warning
light and chime
2-19
Warning
light Name Page
Supplemental air
bag warning light 2-20
Indicator
light Name Page
Continuously Vari-
able Transmission
(CVT) position indi-
cator light (if so
equipped) 2-20
Cruise main switch
indicator light (if so
equipped)
2-20
Cruise set switch
indicator light (if so
equipped)2-20
Engine start opera-
tion indicator light (if
so equipped)2-21
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Illustrated table of contents0-9

orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightP position selecting warning light
(if so equipped)High beam indicator light (blue)
orBrake warning lightPower steering warning light (if so equipped)Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeOverdrive OFF indicator light (if so equipped)
Door open warning light (if so equipped)Supplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light (if so equipped)
Engine oil pressure warning lightContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator light (if so equipped)Side light and headlight indicator light (green)
(if so equipped)
High temperature warning light (red)
(if so equipped)Cruise main switch indicator light
(if so equipped)Slip indicator light
Low fuel warning lightCruise set switch indicator light
(if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low tire pressure warning light
(if so equipped)Engine start operation indicator light
(if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator
light
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light
(if so equipped)Front fog light indicator light (if so equipped)
NISSAN Intelligent Key® warning light
(if so equipped)Front passenger air bag status light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
2-14Instruments and controls

NISSAN Intelligent Key®warning light (if so equipped)
The Intelligent Key warning light illuminates 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 Intelligent
Key as soon as possible. The Intelligent Key
should be carried by the driver while operat-
ing the vehicle.
● The Intelligent Key warning light turns off
about 10 seconds after the Intelligent 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 In-
telligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section of this manual.
P position selecting warning light (if so equipped)
The light blinks red and the warning buzzer
sounds if you are outside of the vehicle with the
Intelligent Key and the engine is off, but the shift
lever is not in the P (Park) position.
When the warning light blinks, place the ignition
switch in the ON position, move the shift lever to
the P (Park) position, then place the ignition
switch in the LOCK position.
Power steering warning light (ifso equipped)
WARNING
● If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate.
● When the power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running,
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 illumi-
nates. After starting the engine, the power steer-
ing warning light turns off. This indicates the
power steering is operational.
If the power steering warning light illuminates
while the engine is running, it may indicate the
power steering is not functioning properly and
may need servicing. Have the power steering
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
When the power steering warning light illumi-
nates 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 steer-
ing” in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten your
seat belts. The light illuminates whenever 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
Instruments and controls2-19

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) .........3-3
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys
(if so equipped) ................................3-4
Doors ............................................3-5
Locking with key ................................3-5
Locking with inside lock knob ....................3-6
Locking with power door lock switch
(if so equipped) ................................3-6
Automatic door locks (if so equipped). . . ..........3-6
Child safety rear door lock .......................3-7
Remote keyless entry system (models without
NISSAN Intelligent Key®) (if so equipped) ...........3-7
How to use remote keyless entry system ..........3-8
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) ...........3-11
Operating range ............................... 3-12
Door locks/unlocks precaution ..................3-13
NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation ..............3-14
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ...................................... 3-17Warning lights and audible reminders
............3-19
Warning signals ............................... 3-20
Troubleshooting guide ......................... 3-22
Hood ........................................... 3-23
Rear hatch ....................................... 3-24
Opening the rear hatch ......................... 3-24
Rear hatch release ............................. 3-25
Fuel-filler door ................................... 3-25
Opener operation .............................. 3-25
Fuel-filler cap ................................. 3-26
Steering wheel ................................... 3-28
Tilt operation .................................. 3-28
Sun visors ....................................... 3-28
Vanity mirrors (if so equipped) ...................3-29
Mirrors .......................................... 3-29
Rearview mirror ............................... 3-29
Outside mirrors ............................... 3-30

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)
(if so equipped) ................................5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover . . ..................5-6
Off-road recovery ...............................5-6
Rapid air pressure loss ..........................5-7
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................5-8
Ignition switch (if so equipped) ......................5-8
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
(if so equipped) ................................5-8
Manual transmission (if so equipped) .............5-9
Ignition switch positions .........................5-9
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
(if so equipped) ............................... 5-10
Push-button ignition switch (if so equipped) .........5-10
Operating range ............................... 5-11
Push-button ignition switch positions . . . .........5-11
Emergency engine shut off .....................5-12
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge .......5-12
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .............5-13
Before starting the engine ......................... 5-13
Starting the engine ............................... 5-14Driving the vehicle
................................ 5-15
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
(if so equipped) ............................... 5-15
Manual transmission (if so equipped) ............5-19
Parking brake .................................... 5-20
Cruise control (if so equipped) . . ...................5-21
Precautions on cruise control ...................5-22
Cruise control operations .......................5-22
Break-in schedule ................................ 5-23
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................... 5-24
Increasing fuel economy ........................... 5-25
Parking/parking on hills ............................ 5-26
Power steering ................................... 5-27
Brake system .................................... 5-28
Brake precautions ............................. 5-28
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................5-28
Brake assist .................................. 5-29
V ehicle

Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............5-30
Brake force distribution ........................ 5-31
Cold weather driving .............................. 5-32
Freeing a frozen door lock ......................5-32
Antifreeze ..................................... 5-32
Battery ....................................... 5-32

3. To help prevent the vehicle from rolling intotraffic when parked on an incline, it is a good
practice to turn the wheels as illustrated.
● HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB
1:
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 cen-
ter of the road if it moves.
4. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK posi- tion and remove the key.
WARNING
●If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate.
● When the power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running,
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 pro-
vide power assist while driving to operate the
steering wheel with light force.
When the steering wheel is operated repeatedly
or continuously while parking or driving at a very
low speed, the power assist for the steering
wheel will be reduced. This is to prevent over-
heating of the power steering system and protect
it from getting damaged. While the power assist
is reduced, steering wheel operation will become
heavy. When the temperature of the power steer-
ing system goes down, the power assist level will
return to normal. Avoid repeating such steering wheel operations that could cause the power
steering system to overheat.
You may hear a sound when the steering wheel is
operated quickly. However, this is not a malfunc-
tion.
If the electric 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 servicing. Have the power
steering system checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
When the electric power steering warning light
illuminates 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 steer-
ing warning light” in the “Instruments and con-
trols” section of this manual.
POWER STEERING
Starting and driving5-27

3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen forsteam or coolant escaping from the radiator
before opening the hood. (If steam or cool-
ant is escaping, turn off the engine.) Do not
open the hood further until no steam or
coolant can be seen.
4. Open the engine hood.
WARNING
If steam or water is coming from the en-
gine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.
5. Visually check drive belts for damage or looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is
running. The radiator hoses and radiator
should not leak water. If coolant is leaking,
the water pump belt is missing or loose, or
the cooling fan does not run, stop the en-
gine.
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 cooling fan
can start at any time. 6. After the engine cools down, check the cool-
ant level in the engine coolant reservoir tank
with the engine running. Add coolant to the
engine coolant reservoir tank if necessary.
Have your vehicle repaired. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service. When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial in
Canada) and local regulations for towing must be
followed. Incorrect towing equipment could dam-
age your vehicle. Towing instructions are avail-
able from a NISSAN dealer. Local service opera-
tors are generally familiar with the applicable laws
and procedures for towing. To assure proper
towing and to prevent accidental damage to your
vehicle, NISSAN recommends having a service
operator tow your vehicle. It is advisable to have
the service operator carefully read the following
precautions:
WARNING
●
Never ride in a vehicle that is being
towed.
● Never get under your vehicle after it has
been lifted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
●When towing, make sure that the trans-
mission, axles, steering system and
powertrain are in working condition. If
any of these conditions apply, dollies or
a flatbed tow truck must be used.
● Always attach safety chains before
towing.
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
6-14In case of emergency

Seat belts:Check that all parts of the seat belt
system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly,
and are installed securely. Check the belt web-
bing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering system, such as excessive free play,
hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating properly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in
sufficient quantity when operating the heater or
air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check that
the wipers and washer operate properly and that
the wipers do not streak.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically (for example, each time you
check the engine oil or refuel) .
Battery* (for serviceable batteries): Check
the fluid level in each cell. It should be between
the MAX and MIN lines. Vehicles operated in high
temperatures or under severe conditions require
frequent checks of the battery fluid level. NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1. Installation or extended use of electronic accessories that consume battery power
when the engine is not running (Phone char-
gers, GPS, DVD players, etc.) .
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid
level*: Make sure that the brake and clutch fluid
levels are between the MIN and MAX lines on the
reservoir.
Engine coolant level*: Check the coolant level
when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts*: Make sure the drive belts
are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.
Engine oil level*: Check the level after parking
the vehicle on a level surface with the engine off.
Wait more than 15 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the oil pan. Exhaust system:
Make sure there are no loose
supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of
exhaust fumes, immediately have the exhaust
system inspected. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide)” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil,
water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. Water dripping from the
air conditioner after use is normal. If you should
notice any leaks or if fuel fumes are evident,
check for the cause and have it corrected imme-
diately.
Radiator and hoses: Check the front of the
radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves,
etc., that may have accumulated. Make sure the
hoses have no cracks, deformation, rot or loose
connections.
Underbody: The underbody is frequently ex-
posed to corrosive substances such as those
used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very
important to remove these substances from the
underbody, otherwise rust may form on the floor
pan, frame, fuel lines and exhaust system. At the
end of winter, the underbody should be thor-
oughly flushed with plain water, in those areas
9-4Maintenance and schedules

11 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-42
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-50
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-58
Airbagwarninglight...........1-59,2-20
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-59, 2-20
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-14
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-30
Air conditioner service ...........4-34
Air conditioner specification label ....10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations ............10-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ..............10-7
Heater and air conditioner controls ....4-27
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-34
Airflowcharts..................4-31
Anchor point locations .............1-26
Antenna .....................4-72
Antifreeze ....................5-32
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-15
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-28
Apps .......................4-72
Armrests .....................1-5
Around View® Monitor .............4-16
Audible reminders ...............2-23
Audio system ..................4-35 AMradioreception.............4-35
Bluetooth®audio..........4-68,4-69
Compact disc (CD) player . .4-45, 4-50, 4-57
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-43
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-47,4-52
FMradioreception.............4-35
iPod® Player
.............4-62,4-64
iPod® player operation .......4-62,4-64
Radio ....................4-35
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-70
USB interface ............4-58,4-60
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port..................4-58,4-60
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-41
Automatic door locks ..............3-6
AUXjack.................4-46,4-58
B
Battery ..................5-32,8-10
Chargewarninglight............2-16
Battery replacement ..............8-20
Keyfob................8-20,8-20
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........8-22
Before starting the engine ...........5-13
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-13
Block heater Engine ....................5-33
Bluetooth®audio............4-68,4-69 Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system...............4-74,4-88,4-99
Bluetooth® streaming audio with Navigation
System
.....................4-69
Bluetooth® streaming audio without Navigation
System (if so equipped) ............4-68
Boosterseats..................1-39
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-28
Brake fluid ..................8-9
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-25
Brake system ................5-28
Brakewarninglight.............2-15
Brakewearindicators........2-23,8-17
Parking brake operation ..........5-20
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-17
Brake assist ...................5-29
Brake fluid ....................8-9
Brakes ......................8-17
Brake system ..................5-28
Break-inschedule ...............5-23
Brightness/contrast button ...........4-9
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-29
Bulb check/instrument

panel ..........2-15
Bulbreplacement................8-25
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ..................10-2
Cargocover...................2-39

Changing engine oil filter...........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-6
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .10-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............10-7
Oneshotcall...........4-77,4-90,4-102
Outside mirrors .................3-30
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats...........6-13
Owner’s manual order form ..........10-21
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ...................10-21
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-20
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-26
Parking brake ...................5-20
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free
system ...............4-74,4-88,4-99
Power Power door locks ...............3-6
Power outlet .................2-33
Power rear windows .............2-41
Power steering system ...........5-27
Power windows ...............2-40
Rear power windows ............2-41
Power outlet ...................2-33
Power steering ..................5-27
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-2
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-22,1-28,1-34,1-39 Precautions on child
restraints
.........1-22,1-28,1-34,1-39
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-10
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-42
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Programmablefeatures..............4-7
Push starting ...................6-13
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ...........4-73
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player .....................4-43
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player .................4-47,4-52
Steering wheel audio control switch ....4-70
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test .......................10-20
Rear center seat belt ..............1-16
Rear power windows ..............2-41
Rearseat......................1-4
Rearview mirror .................3-29
RearView Monitor ................4-10
Rear window defroster switch .........2-27
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-26
Recommended Fluids ..............10-2
Recorders EventData .................10-20
Refrigerant recommendation ..........10-7
Registering a vehicle in another country . . .10-10
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......10-19 S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Child seat belts .....1-22,1-28,1-34,1-39
Reporting safety defects (US only) ....10-19
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-3
Rear seat adjustment .............1-4
Seatbackpockets................2-34
Seat belt Child safety ..................1-20
Infants and

small children ..........1-20
Injured Person ................1-13
Largerchildren................1-21
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-10
Pregnant women ...............1-13
Rear center seat belt ............1-16
Seatbeltextenders .............1-19
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-19
Seatbelts................1-10,7-6
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-18
Three-point type with retractor .......1-13
Seat belt extenders ...............1-19
Seatbeltwarninglight..........1-13,2-19
Seats Adjustment ...................1-2
Armrests....................1-5
Frontseats...................1-2
Heatedseats.................2-31
Manualfrontseatadjustment.........1-3
Rearseat....................1-4
Security indicator light ..............2-22
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , engine start .......2-23,5-10,5-13
11-5