lights NISSAN VERSA NOTE 2018 Owner´s Manual

Continuously VariableTransmission (CVT)
position indicator light (if
so equipped)
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the indicator light shows the shif t
lever position. For additional information,
refer to “Driving the vehicle” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
Cruise main switchindicator light (if so
equipped)
The light comes on when the cruise control
main switch is pushed. The light goes out
when the main switch is pushed again.
When the cruise main switch indicator light
comes on, the cruise control system is op-
erational.
Cruise set switch indicatorlight (if so equipped)
The light comes on while the vehicle speed
is controlled by the cruise control system. If
the light blinks while the engine is running,
it may indicate the cruise control system is
not functioning properly. Have the system checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
Engine start operation
indicator light (if so
equipped)
For vehicles equipped with push button ig-
nition this indicator illuminates when the
ignition switch is in the LOCK, OFF, ACC or
ON position with the shif t lever in the P
(Park) position.
This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the push-button ignition
switch with the brake pedal depressed.
Front fog light indicatorlight (if so equipped)
The front fog light indicator light illumi-
nates when the front fog lights are on. For
additional information, refer to “Fog light
switch” in this section.
Front passenger air bagstatus light
The front passenger air bag status light will
be lit and the passenger front air bag will be
off depending on how the front passenger
seat is being used. For additional information, refer to “Front
passenger air bag and status light” in the
“Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemen-
tal restraint system” section of this manual.
High beam indicator light
(blue)
This blue light comes on when the head-
light high beams are on and goes out when
the low beams are selected.
The high beam indicator light also comes
on when the passing signal is activated.
Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL)
If this indicator light comes on steady or
blinks while the engine is running, it may
indicate a potential emission control mal-
function.
The
may also come on steady if the
fuel-filler cap is loose or missing or if the
vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure
the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed
tightly and that the vehicle has at least 3 gal
(11.4 L) of fuel in the fuel tank.
Af ter a few driving trips, the
light
should turn off if no other potential emis-
sion control system malfunction exists.
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Side light and headlightindicator light (green) (if so
equipped)
The side light and headlight indicator light
illuminates when the side light or headlight
position is selected. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Headlight and turn signal
switch” in this section.
Slip indicator light
This indicator will blink when the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system is operat-
ing, thus alerting that the vehicle is nearing
its traction limits. The road surface may be
slippery.
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
The appropriate light flashes when the turn
signal switch is activated.
NOTE:
In case of a turn signal light bulb mal-
function, the turn signal will flash at a
higher frequency when the turn signal
switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is
turned on. For additional information, refer to “Lights”
in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF indicator light
This indicator light comes on when the
VDC OFF switch is pushed to off. This indi-
cates the VDC system is not operating.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart
the engine and the system will operate
normally. For additional information, refer
to “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
The VDC light also comes on when you
place the ignition switch in the ON position.
The light will turn off af ter about 2 seconds
if the system is operational. If the light stays
on or comes on along with the
indi-
cator light while you are driving, have the
VDC system checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice.
While the VDC system is operating, you
might feel a slight vibration or hear the sys-
tem working when starting the vehicle or
accelerating, but this is normal.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a disc brake pad requires
replacement, it makes a high pitched
scraping sound when the vehicle is in mo-
tion, whether or not the brake pedal is de-
pressed. Have the brakes checked as soon
as possible if the warning sound is heard.
Key reminder chime
A chime sounds if the driver’s door is
opened while the key is lef t in the ignition
switch. Remove the key and take it with you
when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch placed in the OFF
position, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened if the headlights or parking
lights are on.
Turn the headlight control switch off before
leaving the vehicle.
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HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Lighting
1Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the front parking, tail, license plate,
and instrument panel lights will come
on.
2Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the headlights will come on and all
the other lights remain on.
CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle
battery.
Headlight beam select
1To select the high beam function, en-
gage the headlights, then push the le-
ver forward. The high beam lights
come on and the
indicator light
illuminates (blue). For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Headlight control
switch” in this section.
2Pull the lever back to return to the low
beam.
3Pulling and releasing the lever flashes
the headlight high beams on and off,
the headlights need not be on for this
function.
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC2127
Type B (if so equipped)
WIC1509LIC2128
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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Battery saver system
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position while the headlight switch is in
the
orposition, the headlights
will turn off af ter a period of time.
CAUTION
Even though the battery saver feature
automatically turns off the headlights
af ter a period of time, you should turn
the headlight switch to the OFF position
when the engine is not running to avoid
discharging the vehicle battery.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT (DRL)
SYSTEM (Canada only)
The daytime running lights automatically
illuminate when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The daytime
running lights operate with the headlight
switch in the OFF position or in the
position. Turn the headlight switch to
the
position for full illumination when
driving at night. If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the daytime running
lights do not illuminate. The daytime run-
ning lights illuminate when the parking
brake is released. The daytime running
lights will remain on until the ignition switch
is placed in the OFF position or the head-
light switch is turned to the
position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
The instrument brightness control oper-
ates when the vehicle is in the ON position.
Type A
Press the control
Ato adjust the bright-
ness of instrument panel lights when driv-
ing at night.
Type B
Turn the knobAlef t continuously for illumi-
nation to decrease and turn the knob right
continuously for illumination to increase.
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC2137
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FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so
equipped)
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the
position, then turn the
fog light switch to the
position.
To turn the fog lights off, turn the fog light
switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on and the low
beams selected for the fog lights to oper-
ate. The fog lights automatically turn off
when the high beam headlights are se-
lected. To sound the horn, push near the horn
icon(s) on the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system.
Tampering with the supplemental front
air bag system may result in serious
personal injury.
WIC1513
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC2419
Type B (if so equipped)
LIC1389
HORN
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∙ Only certain power outlets are de-signed for use with a cigarette lighter
unit. Do not use any other power out-
let for an accessory lighter. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for additional information
∙ Do not use with accessories that ex- ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.
∙ Do not use double adapters or more than one electrical accessory. ∙ Use power outlets with the engine
running to avoid discharging the ve-
hicle battery.
∙ Avoid using power outlets when the air conditioner, headlights or rear win-
dow defroster is on.
∙ Before inserting or disconnecting a plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned off.
∙ Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may open.
∙ When not in use, be sure to close the cap. Do not allow water or any other
liquid to contact the outlet.
FRONT-DOOR POCKETSConsole (if so equipped)
LIC3610LIC2157
STORAGE
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Automatic operation
To fully open a window equipped with au-
tomatic operation, push the window
switch down to the second detent and re-
lease it; it need not be held. The window
automatically opens all the way. To stop
the window, lif t the switch up while the win-
dow is opening.
MANUAL WINDOWS (if so
equipped)
The side windows can be opened or closed
by turning the hand crank on each door.The interior light has a three-position
switch and operates regardless of ignition
switch position.
When the switch is in the ON position1,
the interior lights illuminate, regardless of
door position. The lights will go off af ter a
period of time unless the ignition switch is
placed in the ACC or ON position.
LIC3770LIC3352SIC2063A
INTERIOR LIGHTS
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When the switch is in the DOOR position2,
the interior lights will stay on for a period of
time when:
∙ The doors are unlocked by the key fob, a key or the power door lock switch while
all doors are closed and the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position.
∙ The driver’s door is opened and then closed while the key is removed from
the ignition switch.
∙ The key is removed from the ignition switch while all doors are closed.
The lights will turn off while the timer is
activated when: ∙ The driver’s door is locked by the key fob, a key, or the power door lock switch.
∙ The ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
When the switch is in the OFF position
3,
the interior lights do not illuminate, regard-
less of door position.
The lights will turn off automatically af ter a
period of time while doors are open to pre-
vent the battery from becoming dis-
charged.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could re-
sult in a discharged battery.
MAP LIGHT
The map light has a three-position switch
and operates regardless of ignition switch
position.
When the switch is in the ON position
3,
the map light illuminates, regardless of
door position. The light will go off af ter a
period of time unless the ignition switch is
placed in the ACC or ON position.
LIC2126
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When the switch is in the DOOR position2,
the map light will stay on for a period of
time when:
∙ The doors are unlocked by the key fob (if so equipped), a key or the power door
lock switch while all doors are closed
and the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF position.
∙ The driver’s door is opened and then closed while the key is removed from
the ignition switch.
∙ The key is removed from the ignition switch while all doors are closed.
The light will turn off while the timer is acti-
vated when: ∙ The driver’s door is locked by the key fob (if so equipped), a key, or the power door
lock switch.
∙ The ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
When the switch is in the OFF position
1,
the map light does not illuminate, regard-
less of door position.
The light will turn off automatically af ter a
period of time while doors are open to pre-
vent the battery from becoming dis-
charged.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could re-
sult in a discharged battery. The light illuminates when the rear hatch is
opened. When the rear hatch is closed, the
light will turn off.
The light also illuminates with other interior
lights when the interior light switch is in the
DOOR position. For additional information,
refer to “Interior lights” in this section.
The lights will turn off automatically af ter a
period of time while doors are open to pre-
vent the battery from becoming dis-
charged.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys.............................................3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) .......3-3
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys (if so equipped) ..........................3-5
Doors ...........................................3-5
Locking with key ..............................3-6
Locking with inside lock knob ................. 3-7
Locking with power door lock switch
(if so equipped) ............................... 3-7
Automatic door locks (if so equipped) ........ 3-7
Child safety rear door lock ....................3-8
Remote keyless entry system (models
without NISSAN Intelligent Key®)
(if so equipped) ..................................3-8
How to use remote keyless entry
system .......................................3-9
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) .........3-12
Operating range ............................. 3-14
Door locks/unlocks precaution ..............3-14
NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation ............3-15
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ..................................... 3-18Warning lights and audible reminders
.......3-21
Warning signals ............................. 3-22
Troubleshooting guide (Continuously
Variable Transmission only) ..................3-24
Troubleshooting guide
(manual transmission only) ..................3-25
Hood ........................................... 3-26
Rear hatch ..................................... 3-27
Opening the rear hatch ......................3-27
Rear hatch release .......................... 3-28
Fuel-filler door .................................. 3-28
Opener operation ........................... 3-28
Fuel-filler cap ................................ 3-29
Steering wheel ................................. 3-31
Tilt operation ................................ 3-31
Sun visors ...................................... 3-31
Vanity mirrors (if so equipped) ...............3-32
Mirrors ......................................... 3-32
Rearview mirror ............................. 3-32
Outside mirrors ............................. 3-33