engine oil NISSAN VERSA NOTE 2020 Owner´s Manual

The maintenance intervals shown on the
preceding pages are for normal operating
conditions. If the vehicle is mainly operated
under severe driving conditions as shown
below, more frequent maintenance must
be performed on the following items as
shown in the table.SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
∙ Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles(8 km).
∙ Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) with outside tempera-
tures remaining below freezing.
∙ Operating in hot weather in stop- and-go “rush hour” traffic. ∙ Extensive idling and/or low speed driv-
ing for long distance, such as police, taxi
or door-to-door delivery use.
∙ Driving in dusty conditions.
∙ Driving on rough, muddy or salt spread roads.
∙ Using a car-top carrier.
Maintenance operation: Inspect = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary.
Maintenance item Maintenance operation Maintenance interval
Brake fluid ReplaceEvery 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months
Brake pads, rotors, drums and linings InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Engine oil & oil filter ReplaceEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Exhaust system InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Drive shaf t boots InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE
OPERATING CONDITIONS
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10 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities...................................... 10-2
Fuel recommendation ....................... 10-4
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendations .......................... 10-6
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations ....................... 10-7
Specifications .................................. 10-8
Engine ...................................... 10-8
Wheels and tires ............................. 10-9
Dimensions and weights ....................10-9
When traveling or registering in another
country ........................................ 10-10
Vehicle identification .......................... 10-10
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
plate ....................................... 10-10
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ........................... 10-10
Engine serial number ........................ 10-11
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-11 Emission control information label
..........10-11
Tire and Loading Information label .........10-12
Air conditioner specification label ...........10-12
Installing front license plate ....................10-12
Vehicle loading information ...................10-13
Terms ...................................... 10-13
Vehicle load capacity ....................... 10-14
Loading tips ................................ 10-15
Measurement of weights ...................10-16
Towing a trailer ................................ 10-16
Flat towing ................................. 10-16
Uniform tire quality grading ....................10-17
Emission control system warranty .............10-18
Reporting safety defects ......................10-18
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test ............................................ 10-19
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ....................10-20
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information ................................... 10-20

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Do-it-yourself ” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel 41 L 10-7/8 gal 9 gal• For additional information, refer to “Fuel recommendation” in
this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill
1*: For additional
information, refer to “Engine
oil” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
section of this manual. With oil filter
change 4.1 L 4-3/8 qt 3-5/8 qt • Genuine “NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN” (or equivalent) is
recommended.
• If the above motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic
0W-20 GF-5 SN motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. Damage
caused by the use of motor oil (or engine oil) other than as rec-
ommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil
filter recommendations” in this section.
Without oil filter
change 3.8 L
4 qt 3-3/8 qt
Engine coolant
with reservoir With manual trans-
mission 5.8 L 1-1/2 gal 1-1/4 gal
• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)
or equivalent
With continuously
variable transmis- sion 7 L 1-7/8 gal 1-1/2 gal
Manual transmission gear oil (if so equipped) ———• Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi
75W-85, or equivalent.
• If Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid HQ-Multi is not
available, API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85 may be used as a tem-
porary replacement. However, use Genuine NISSAN Manual
Transmission Fluid HQ-Multi as soon as it is available.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
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Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended can
cause persistent, heavy “spark knock.”
(“Spark knock” is a metallic rapping
noise.) If severe, this can lead to engine
damage. If you detect a persistent heavy
spark knock even when using gasoline
of the stated octane rating, or if you hear
steady spark knock while holding a
steady speed on level roads, it is recom-
mended that you have a NISSAN dealer
correct the condition. Failure to correct
the condition is misuse of the vehicle, for
which NISSAN is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing may result in
spark knock, af ter-run and/or overheating,
which may cause excessive fuel consump-
tion or engine damage. If any of the above
symptoms are encountered, have your ve-
hicle checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for servicing.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not
a cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance.
For additional information, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities”
in this section. NISSAN recommends the
use of an energy conserving oil in order to
improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the
American Petroleum Institute (API) certifi-cation or International Lubricant Standard-
ization and Approval Committee (ILSAC)
certification and SAE viscosity standard.
These oils have the API certification mark
on the front of the container. Oils which do
not have the specified quality label should
not be used as they could cause engine
damage.
Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used
and maintenance intervals are followed.
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Oil which may contain foreign matter or
has been previously used should not be
used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness
changes with temperature. Because of
this, it is important to select the engine oil
viscosity based on the temperatures at
which the vehicle will be operated before
the next oil change. Choosing an oil viscos-
ity other than that recommended could
cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality Genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use a Genuine NISSAN oil filter or
its equivalent for the reason described in
“Change intervals.”
Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for
your engine are based on the use of the
specified quality oils and filters. Using en-
gine oil and filters that are not of the speci-
fied quality, or exceeding recommended oil
and filter change intervals could reduce
engine life. Damage to the engine caused
by improper maintenance or use of incor-rect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is
not covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
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 recom-
mended 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 outside temperatures
∙ driving in dusty conditions
∙ extensive idling
∙ stop and go commuting
For additional information, refer to the
“Maintenance and schedules” section of
this manual.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf ) and
NISSAN A/C system oil Type PAG (YR20
oil) or the exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil
will cause severe damage to the air con-
ditioning system and will require the re-
placement of all air conditioner system
components.
The refrigerant HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf ) in
your NISSAN vehicle does not harm the
earth’s ozone layer. Although this refriger-
ant does not affect the earth’s atmo-
sphere, certain government regulations re-
quire the recovery and recycling of any
refrigerant during automotive air condi-
tioner system service. A NISSAN dealer has
the trained technicians and equipment
needed to recover and recycle your air con-
ditioner system refrigerant.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer when servicing your air conditioner
system.
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11 Index
A
ActiveTraceControl.............4-60
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-43
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air
bagsystem)............... .1-53
Air bag warning labels ............1-63
Airbagwarninglight..........1-64, 2-19
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-64, 2-19
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-16
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ....4-20,4-26
Air conditioner service .........4-28
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 .......4-25
Heater and air conditioner
(manual) ..................4-17
Servicing air conditioner ........4-28
Air flow charts .................4-22
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .......2-39
Anchor point locations ...........1-26
Antenna .................4-49,4-50
Antifreeze ...................5-127
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-13Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
......5-116
Audible reminders ..............2-22
Audiosystem.................4-29 AM/FMradio............4-34,4-36
AM radio operation ............4-36
AMradioreception............4-29
Auxiliary (AUX) devices operation . . .4-38
Bluetooth® audio .............4-45
FM radio operation ............4-37
FMradioreception............4-29
iPod®Player................4-42
iPod® player operation .........4-42
Radio ....................4-29
Steering wheel audio control
switch ...................4-48
USB Connections .............4-40
USBinterface...............4-39
Autolightswitch ...............2-43
Automatic Automatic power window switch . . .2-61
Automatic door locks .............3-6
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) ....................2-13,2-18
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection ............5-85
B
Battery..................5-127,8-12 Charge warning light ...........2-14
Battery replacement ............8-22
Keyfob...................8-22 NISSAN Intelligent Key®
.........8-22
Before starting the engine .........5-16
Belt(Seedrivebelt)..............8-14
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..........5-32
Bluetooth® audio ...............4-45
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system . .4-53 Bluetooth® connections ........4-68
Connecting procedure .........4-59
Phone indicators .............4-57
Text messaging ..............4-65
Booster seats .................1-39
Br ak

e
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ....5-116
Brakefluid..................8-9
Brakelight(Seestoplight).......8-25
Brakesystem...............5-116
Brakewarninglight............2-13
Brakewearindicators.......2-22, 8-18
Parking brake operation ........5-25
Self-adjustingbrakes ..........8-18
Brake Assist ..................5-117
Brakefluid....................8-9
Brakes......................8-18
Brakesystem.................5 -116
Break-in schedule ..............5-111
Brightness/contrast button .........4-8
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-48
Bulb check/instrument panel .......2-13
Bulb replacement ..............8-25

C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-13
Car phone or CB radio ............4-53
Check tire press .................2-7
Check tire pressure ..............2-35
Childrestraints........1-19, 1-20, 1-21, 1-24 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System............. .1-24
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-21, 1-28, 1-34, 1-39
Top tether strap anchor point
locations.................. .1-26
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Chimes, audible reminders .........2-22
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-5
Clockset.....................4-6
Clutch Clutchfluid.................8-10
Coldweatherdriving.............5-127
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) ....................5 -11, 5-19
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ...................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .........5-11, 5-19
Control panel buttons .............4-3
Brightness/contrast button .......4-8
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) ....4-48
Heater and air conditioner controls
(automatic).................4-25 Heater and air conditioner controls
(manual)
...................4-17
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Corrosionprotection..............7-8
Cruisecontrol..................5-51
Cupholders ..................2-58
D
Daytime Running Light System .......2-47
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch...........2-42,4-27
Rear window defroster switch . .2-42, 4-19
Dimensions and weights ...........10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-48
Display controls
(see control panel buttons) ..........4-3
Door locks ..................3-4,3-5
Door open warning light ...........2-14
Drivebelt ....................8-14
Driving Cold weather driving ...........5-127
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .........5-11, 5-19
Driving with manual
transmission .............5-12,5-23
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-4
Drivingthevehicle...............5-19 E
Economy - fuel ................5-113
Emergency engine shutoff ..........5-15
Emission control information label . . . .10-11
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-18
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-16
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-5
Changing engine oil ............8-6
Changing engine oil filter .........8-6
Checking engine coolant level ......8-5
Checking engine oil level .........8-6
Engine compartment check
locations...................8-3
Engine cooling system ..........8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
r ec

ommendation .............10-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-14
Engine oil viscosity .............10-7
Engine serial number ...........10-11
Engine specifications ...........10-8
Starting the engine ............5-16
Engine Block Heater .............5-128
EventDatarecorders............10-20
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-4
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch ..........2-56
11-2

F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch) ....6-2
Flattire......................6-3
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-6
Fluid Brakefluid..................8-9
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Clutchfluid.................8-10
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-9
Engine coolant ...............8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-11
Foglightswitch................2-49
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) . . .1-53
Front-door pocket ...............2-57
Frontseats....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5 -113
Fuel-filler cap ................3-27
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ....3-26
Fuel-filler lid .................3-27
Fuel gauge ..................2-9
Fueloctanerating.............10-6
Fuel recommendation ..........10-4
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-7
Fuelefficientdrivingtips...........5 -112
Fuel-filler door .................3-26
Fuel gauge ....................2-9 Fuses
.......................8-19
Fusiblelinks...................8-20
G
Gascap.....................3-27
Gauge Fuel gauge ..................2-9
Odometer ..................2-6
Speedometer ..............2-5,2-6
Tachometer .................2-8
Trip odometer .............2-5,2-6
General maintenance .............9-2
Glovebox....................2-58
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth® . .4-53
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-43
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-43
Headlights ...................8-24
Headrestraints .................1-6
Heated seat switches ............2-50
Heater Heater and air conditioner .......4-25
Heater and air conditioner (manual) . .4-17
Heater operation ..........4-19,4-27
Hill start assist system ............5-121
Hood .......................3-23
Horn.......................2-50 I
Ignition switch .................5-11
Push-button ignition switch .......5-13
Immobilizer system .......2-39,5-12,5-16
Important vehicle information label . . . .10-11
In-cabinmicrofilter..............8-16
Increasing fuel economy ..........5-113
Indicator NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator...................5-15
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) ....................2-19
Instrument brightness control .......2-48
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch .....2-48
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (for vehicles
without ProPILOT Assist) ...........5-54
Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA) .....
5
-108
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW)......................5-95
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ............3-9
Key operation ................3-10
Mechanical key ...............3-3
Remote keyless entry operation ....3-14
Troubleshooting guide ..........3-18
Warning signals ..............3-18
Interiorlight...................2-62
Interiortrunklidrelease...........3-25
iPod®Player...................4-42
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-24
11-3

NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator.....................5-15
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System...............2-39,5-12,5-16O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) . .10-6
Odometer ....................2-6
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine oil ............8-6
Changing engine oil filter .........8-6
Checking engine oil level .........8-6
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-6
Engine oil viscosity .............10-7
Outsidemirrors.................3-31
Overheat Ifyourvehicleoverheats.........6-11
Owner's manual order form ........10-20
Owner's manual/service manual order
information..................10-20
P
Parking Parking brake operation .........5-25
Parking/parkingonhills.........5 -114
Parkingbrake .................5-25
Personal lights .................2-63
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free system . .4-53 Power
Power door locks ..............3-6
Poweroutlet................2-55
Powerrearwindows ...........2-61
Power steering system .........5-115
Powerwindows..............2-59
Rearpowerwindows...........2-61
Poweroutlet..................2-55
Powersteering................5 -115
Precautions Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Precautions on booster
seats............1-21, 1-28, 1-34, 1-39
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-21, 1-28, 1-34, 1-39
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-10
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-43
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-4
Programmable features ............4-6
Push starting ..................6-11
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ..........4-53
FM/AMradio................4-34
Steering wheel audio control
switch....................4-48
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test ....................10-19
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) .......5-78
RearCrossTrafficAlert(RCTA) .......5-43
Rear Door Alert ..........2-38,2-39,2-54 Rearpowerwindows.............2-61
Rearseat.....................1-4
Rear sonar system OFF switch
.......2-53
Rear Sonar System (RSS) ..........5-121
Rearviewmirror................3-30
RearViewMonitor................4-9
Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch.............2-42,4-27
Rearwindowdefrosterswitch....2-42,4-19
Recommended Fluids ............10-2
Recorders EventData.................10-20
Refrigerant recommendation ........10-7
Registering a vehicle in another
country .....................10-10
Remote Engine Start ..........3-20,5-18
Reporting safety defects (US only) . . . .10-18
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ........3-7
Childseatbelts......1-21, 1-28, 1-34, 1-39
Reporting safety defects (US only) . .10-18
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ......1-3
R e

ar seat adjustment ...........1-4
Seatback pockets ...............2-57
Seat belt Childsafety.................1-19
Infants and small children ........1-20
InjuredPerson............... .1-14
Largerchildren.............. .1-20
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.....1-10
Pregnant women ..............1-14
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Towingatrailer................10-16
TransmissionContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-9
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .........5-11, 5-19
Driving with manual
transmission .............5-12,5-23
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) .....................10-10
Trip odometer ...............2-5,2-6
Trunk access through the rear seat ....3-25
Trunk lid lock opener lever ..........3-24
Trunklight....................2-64
Turn signal switch ...............2-49
U
Uniform tire quality grading .........10-17
USB/iPod® Charging Ports .........4-49
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port
(models without Navigation System) . . .4-39
V
Vanitymirror..................3-30
Variable voltage control system ......8-14
Vehicle dimensions and weights ......10-9
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch......................2-52
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system .....................5 -118
Vehicle identification .............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . .10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number)
...............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.......................10-10
Vehicle immobilizer system. . .2-39, 5-12, 5-16
Vehicleinformationdisplay.........2-23
Vehicle loading information ........10-13
Vehiclerecovery................6-14
Vehicle security system ...........2-39
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start .....2-39,
5-12, 5-16
Ventilators ....................4-17
Visors ......................3-29
Voice Prompt Interrupt ........4-56,4-57
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight........1-64, 2-19
Anti-lock brake warning light ......2-13
Battery charge warning light ......2-14
Brakewarninglight............2-13
Door open warning light .........2-14
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-14
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-7
Lowfuelwarninglight....2-15,2-17,2-34
Lowtirepressurewarninglight.....2-15
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-17
Seatbeltwarninglight.......1-13, 2-18
Supplemental air bag warning
light...................1-64, 2-19
Vehicle security system .........2-39Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders
..................2-19
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-63
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................2-19
Audible reminders .............2-19
Indicatorlights...............2-19
Warninglights ...............2-19
Warninglights .................2-19
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders .................0-9,2-12
Warningsystemsswitch....2-51,2-52,2-53
Weights (See dimensions and weights) . .10-9
Wheels and tires ............8-28,10-9
Wheel/tire size .................10-9
When traveling or registering in another
country .....................10-10
Windows ....................2-59 Locking passengers' windows .....2-60
Powerrearwindows ...........2-61
Powerwindows............. .2-59
Rearpowerwindows.......... .2-61
Windshield -washer

fluid ...........8-10
Windshield wiper blades ...........8-17
Wiper Wiper blades ................8-17
Wiper and washer switch ..........2-41
11-7