transmission oil NISSAN VERSA SEDAN 2016 2.G Owners Manual

Warninglight Name Page
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-13
Brake warning light 2-13
Charge warning light 2-14
Door open warning
light
2-14
Engine oil pressure
warning light2-14
High temperature
warning light (red)2-14
or
Low fuel warning
light2-15
Warning
light Name Page
Low tire pressure
warning light 2-15
NISSAN Intelligent
Key® warning light
(if so equipped)2-16
Power steering
warning light
2-16
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-17
Shift P (Park) warn-
ing light2-17
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-17
Indicator
light Name Page
Automatic Transmis-
sion (A/T)/
Continuously Vari-
able Transmission
(CVT) position indi-
cator light (if so
equipped) 2-18
Cruise main switch
indicator light (if so
equipped)
2-18
Engine start opera-
tion indicator (if so
equipped)2-18
Front fog light indi-
cator light (if so
equipped)2-18
Front passenger air
bag status light
2-18
High beam indicator
light (blue)2-18
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
0-8Illustrated table of contents

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning lightPower steering warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
Brake warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Charge warning lightShift P (Park) warning lightOverdrive OFF indicator light (if so equipped)
Door open warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light (if so equipped)
Engine oil pressure warning lightAutomatic Transmission (A/T)/Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) position indicator
light (if so equipped)Side and headlight indicator light (green)
High temperature warning light (red)Cruise main switch indicator light
(if so equipped)Slip indicator light
orLow fuel warning lightEngine start operation indicator
(if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low tire pressure warning lightFront fog light indicator light (if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator
light
NISSAN Intelligent Key® warning light
(if so equipped)Front passenger air bag status light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
2-12Instruments and controls

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 ................8-7
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
(if so equipped) .................................. 8-12
4-speed automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
(if so equipped) .................................. 8-13
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ..............8-13
Brake fluid .................................... 8-13
Clutch (if so equipped) fluid ....................8-14
Windshield-washer fluid ........................... 8-14
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-14
Battery .......................................... 8-15
Jump starting ................................. 8-16
Variable voltage control system (if so equipped) ......8-17 Drive belt
........................................ 8-17
Spark plugs ...................................... 8-18
Replacing spark plugs ......................... 8-18
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-19
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-19
Cleaning ..................................... 8-19
Replacing .................................... 8-20
Brakes .......................................... 8-21
Fuses ........................................... 8-21
Engine compartment ........................... 8-22
Passenger compartment .......................8-22
Battery replacement .............................. 8-24
Key fob (if so equipped) ........................ 8-24
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped) ........
8-26
Lights ........................................... 8-27
Headlights .................................... 8-27
Fog lights
(if

so equipped) ...................... 8-28
Exterior and interior lights .......................8-29
Wheels and tires ................................. 8-33
Tire pressure .................................. 8-33
Tire labeling ................................... 8-36
Types of tires .................................. 8-39
Tire chains .................................... 8-40
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-40

CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and applythe parking brake.
2. Turn the engine off.
3. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter
B. 4. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench
by turning it counterclockwise. Then remove
the oil filter by turning it by hand.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.
5. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface with a clean rag.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old gasket material
remaining on the sealing surface of the
engine. Failure to do so could lead to
engine damage.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil .
7. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten an additional 2/3 turn.
Oil filter tightening torque: 13 ft-lbs (18 N·m)
8. Start the engine and check for leakage around the oil filter. Correct as required.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine
oil by removing the oil filler cap
Aif neces-
sary.
CAUTION
● NISSAN recommends using Genuine
NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or equivalent)
ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with
other fluids.
● Do not use Automatic transmission
fluid (ATF) or Manual transmission fluid
in a NISSAN CVT, as it may damage the
CVT. Damage caused by the use of flu-
ids other than as recommended is not
covered under NISSAN’s New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
● Using fluids that are not equivalent to
Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 may
also damage the CVT. Damage caused
by the use of fluids other than as recom-
mended is not covered under NISSAN’s
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
When checking or replacement of CVT fluid is
required, it is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for servicing.
LDI2789
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID (if so
equipped)
8-12Maintenance and do-it-yourself

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 10-7/8 gal9 gal41 L• For additional information, refer to “Fuel recommendation” in this sec-
tion of the manual.
Engine oil Drain and refill• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter recommenda-
tions” in this section of the manual.
HR16DE With oil filter
change 3-3/4 qt
3-1/8 qt3.5 L• Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark
• Viscosity SAE 5W-30
• As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 10W-30 conventional
petroleum based oil may be used and meet all specifications and require-
ments necessary to maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Without oil
filter change 3-3/8 qt
2-7/8 qt3.2 L
Cooling system M/T With reservoir 1-3/4 gal 1-1/2 gal6.7 L• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
Cooling system A/T With reservoir 1-3/4 gal 1-1/2 gal6.6 L• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
Cooling system CVT With reservoir 1-7/8 gal 1-5/8 gal7.2 L• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
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 temporary
replacement. However, use Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid
HQ-Multi as soon as it is available.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
9-2Technical and consumer information

Capacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) (if so
equipped) ———• Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
• Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S
ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission
durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not cov-
ered by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid (if so equipped) For additional information, refer to the “Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer or quali- fied workshop for service. • Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or
equivalent) ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids. Using
fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 may
damage the CVT. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as rec-
ommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid Refill to the proper level according to the instructions in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer or quali- fied workshop for service. • Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid, available in mainland
U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer, or equivalent DOT 3.
Multi-purpose grease ——— • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant ———• HFC-134a (R-134a)
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system refrigerant
and oil recommendations” in this section of the manual.
Air conditioning system oil ———• Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type R or equivalent
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system refrigerant
and oil recommendations” in this section of the manual.
Windshield-washer fluid 7/8 gal3/4 gal3.5 L• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-
freeze or equivalent
Technical and consumer information9-3

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........5-34
Aiming control, headlights ...........2-25
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-39
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) ........1-53
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-55
Airbagwarninglight...........1-56,2-17
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-56, 2-17
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-19
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-19
Air conditioner service ...........4-24
Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ..............9-7
Heater and air conditioner controls ....4-16
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-24
Airflowcharts..................4-20
Anchor point locations .............1-23
Antenna .....................4-66
Antifreeze ....................5-38
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-13
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-34Apps
.......................4-66
Armrests .....................1-5
Audible reminders ...............2-20
Audio system ..................4-24
AMradioreception.............4-25
Bluetooth®audio..........4-62,4-63
Bluetooth® streaming audio ........4-63
Compact disc (CD)
player..........4-35,4-41,4-45,4-52
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-37
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-33
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-42,4-47
FMradioreception..........4-24,4-38
iPod® Player .............4-57,4-59
iPod® player operation .......4-57,4-59
Radio ....................4-24
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-65
USB interface ............4-53,4-55
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port..................4-53,4-55
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-33
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ....8-13
Driving with automatic transmission ....5-20
Transmission shift lever lock release ....5-24
Automatic door locks ..............3-7
AUXjack..............4-36,4-38,4-53 B
Battery ..................5-38, 8-15
Charge warning light ............2-14
Battery replacement ..............8-24
Keyfob................8-24,8-24
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ..........8-26
Before starting the engine ...........5-14
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-17
Bluetooth® audio ............4-62,4-63
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system..................4-68,4-93
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System without
Navigation System ...............4-82
Bluetooth® streaming audio with Navigation
System .....................4-63
Bluetooth® streaming audio without Navigation
System (if so equipped) ............4-62
Boosterseats..................1-36
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-34
Brake fluid ..................8-13
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-29
Brake system ................5-34
Brakewarninglight.............2-13
Brakewearindicators........2-20,8-21
Parking brake operation ..........5-27
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-21
Brake fluid ....................8-13
Brakes ......................8-21
Brake system .................. 5

-34
Break-inschedule ...............5-29

Brightness/contrastbutton............4-9
Brightness controlInstrument panel ...............2-26
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-13
Bulb replacement ................8-29
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . .9-2
Cargo(Seevehicleloadinginformation)....9-13
Car phone or CB radio .............4-67
CD care and cleaning ..............4-64
CD player
(See audio system) .....4-35,4-41,4-45,4-52
Child restraints .......1-16,1-17,1-19,1-21
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-21
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-19,1-25,1-31,1-36
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-23
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-20
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Clock
(models without navigation system). .4-9, 4-34, 4-40, 4-44
Clockset...........4-9,4-34,4-40,4-44
Clock set/adjustment ..............4-38
Clock setting
(models with Navigation System) ......4-7,4-9
Clock setting
(models without Navigation System) . .4-34, 4-40, 4-43, 4-44
Clutch Clutch fluid ..................8-14 Cold weather driving
...............5-38
Compact disc (CD)
player ............4-35,4-41,4-45,4-52
Connect phone .................4-67
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-17 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-12
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-9
Enterbutton..................4-4
Setting button .............4-7,4-38
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-65
Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-16
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-9
Checking engine coolant level ........8-9
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-8
Corrosion protection ...............7-6
Cruisecontrol..................5-28
Cupholders...................2-30
Curtain side-impact air bag system
(See supplemental side air bag and curtain
side-impact air bag system) ...........1-53
D
Defroster switch Rear window defroster switch .......2-23
Dimensionsandweights.............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-26Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door locks
.....................3-5
Door open warning light .............2-14
Doors ........................3-5
Drive belt .....................8-17
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-38
Driving with automatic transmission ....5-20
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17
Driving with manual transmission ......5-25
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Driving the vehicle ................5-17
E
Economy-fuel..................5-31
Emergency engine shutoff ............5-13
Emission control information label .......9-11
Emission control system warranty .......9-18
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-14
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-9
Changingengineoil.............8-11
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-12
Checking engine coolant level ........8-9
Checking engine oil level ..........8-10
Engine compartment check locations ....8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-8
Engine cooling system ............8-8
Engineoil...................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-14
10-2

Engine oil viscosity..............9-7
Engine serial number ............9-11
Engine specifications .............9-8
Starting the engine .............5-15
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-8
Enterbutton....................4-4
Event Data recorders ..............9-20
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Explanation of maintenance items ........8-2
Extendedstorageswitch ............8-23
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-6
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) .....8-13
Brake fluid ..................8-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Clutchfluid..................8-14
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-12
Engine coolant .................8-8
Engine oil ...................8-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-11
Foglightswitch .................2-27
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-48
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-31 Fuel-filler cap
.................3-27
Fuel-filler door lock opener lever ......3-27
Fuel-filler lid .................3-27
Fuel gauge ...................2-9
Fuel octane rating ...............9-5
Fuel recommendation .............9-4
Loose fuel cap warning ............2-6
Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) System Tirepressure.................8-33
Fuel-filler door ..................3-27
Fuelgauge.....................2-9
Fuses.......................8-21
Fusiblelinks ...................8-22
G
Gascap .....................3-27
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-8
Fuel gauge ...................2-9
Odometer ...................2-5
Speedometer .................2-5
Tachometer ..................2-7
Trip computer ................2-10
Trip odometer .................2-5
General maintenance ...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-31
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®................4-68,4-93
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight aiming control ............2-25 Headlightandturnsignalswitch........2-24
Headlightcontrolswitch ............2-24
Headlights....................8-27
Headlights, aiming control
............2-25
Head restraints ..................1-5
Heater Heater and air conditioner controls .....4-16
Heater operation ...............4-18
Hood.......................3-24
Horn .......................2-27
I
Ignition switch................... 5

-8
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-11
Immobilizer system .........2-21,5-11,5-14
Important vehicle information label .......9-11
Increasing fuel economy .............5-31
Indicator NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator ...................5-13
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).............2-12,2-13,2-18
Instrument brightness control ..........2-26
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-26
Intelligent Key system Key operating range .............3-13
Key operation ................3-14
Mechanical key ................3-4
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-18
Troubleshooting guide ............3-23
Warning signals ...............3-23
10-3

Driving with automatic transmission....5-20
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-17
Driving with manual transmission ......5-25
Shiftleverlockrelease............5-24
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) ......................9-10
Trip computer ..................2-10
Trip odometer ...................2-5
Troubleshooting guide
(NISSAN voice recognition system) .....4-105
Trunk lid lock opener lever ............3-26
Turn signal switch ................2-26
U
Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-17
USB interface ...............4-53,4-55
Audio file operation ..........4-54,4-56
V
Vanity mirror ...................3-31
Variable voltage control system .........8-17
Vehicledimensionsandweights.........9-9
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-28
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .....5-36
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ....5-36
Vehicle identification ...............9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .......9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ................9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ....9-10
Vehicle immobilizer system ....2-21,5-11,5-14Vehicle loading information
........9-13,9-14
Vehicle recovery .................6-13
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobi-
lizer System) , engine start .....2-21,5-11,5-14
Ventilators ....................4-15
Visors.......................3-30
Voice Prompt Interrupt .......4-72,4-85,4-95
Voice recognition system ...........4-101
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight.........1-56,2-17
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-13
Battery charge warning light ........2-14
Brake warning light .............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 ............2-6
Lowfuelwarninglight............2-15
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-15
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-48
Seatbeltwarninglight........1-12,2-17
Supplemental air bag warning
light ..................1-56,2-17
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders............2-12,2-13,2-18
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-55
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..............2-12,2-13,2-18 Audible reminders .......2-12,2-13,2-18
Indicatorlights.........2-12,2-13,2-18
Warninglights.........2-12,2-13,2-18
Warninglights...........2-12,2-13,2-18 Weights (See dimensions and weights)
.....9-9
Wheels and tires ..............8-33,9-9
Wheel/tire size ...................9-9
When traveling or registering in another
country ......................9-10
Windows .....................2-31
Locking passengers’ windows .......2-33
Manual windows ...............2-34
Power rear windows .............2-33
Power windows ...............
2-
31
Rear power windows ............2-33
Windshield-washerfluid.............8-14
Windshieldwiperblades............8-19
Wiper Wiperblades.................8-19
Wiper and washer switch ............2-22
10-7