transmission NISSAN VERSA SEDAN 2018 Owner´s Manual

18. Cruise control switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-18)
19. Tilt steering (P. 3-16)
20. Audio control switches (P. 4-47)
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System switches (P. 4-49)
21. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-26)
22. Fuel-filler door release lever (P. 3-13)
Hood release lever (P. 3-10)
23. Electronic outside rearview mirror
control switch (P. 3-18)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Fuel gauge
4. Odometer
Twin trip odometer
Trip computer5. Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) position indicator
6. Instrument brightness control
knob
7. Change/reset button
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC3131
METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-3

orAnti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning lightPower steering warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
orBrake warning lightSeat belt warning light and chime (if so
equipped)Overdrive OFF indicator light
(if so equipped)
Charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSide light and headlight indicator light
(green) (if so equipped)
Door open warning lightContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator lightSlip indicator light
Engine oil pressure warning lightCruise main switch indicator light
(if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
High temperature warning light (red)
(if so equipped)Front fog light indicator light
(if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light
orLow fuel warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
2-12Instruments and controls

For additional information, refer to “Seat
belts” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” section of
this manual.
Supplemental air bag
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
or START position, the supplemental air
bag warning light illuminates for about
7 seconds and then turns off. This means
the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag,
and pretensioner seat belt systems need
servicing:
∙ The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on af ter approximately 7 sec-
onds.
∙ The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
∙ The supplemental air bag warning light
does not come on at all.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for these services.
Unless checked and repaired, the supple-
mental restraint system (air bag system)
and/or the pretensioner(s) may not func-tion properly. For additional information, re-
fer to “Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” section of
this manual.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and/or pretensioner systems will not
operate in an accident. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
This vehicle has various indicator lights
that may illuminate to indicate a system
status. For additional information, refer to
the specific light in this section.
Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
position indicator light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this 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 switch
indicator 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. For additional information, refer
to “Cruise control” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
Front fog light indicator
light (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 bag
status 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.
2-18Instruments and controls

LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH (if so equipped)
To lock all the doors without a key, push the
door lock switch (driver’s or front passen-
ger’s side) to the lock position
1. When
locking the door this way, be certain not to
leave the key inside the vehicle.
To unlock all the doors without a key, push
the door lock switch (driver’s or front pas-
senger’s side) to the unlock position
2.
Lockout protection
When the power door lock switch (driver’s
or front passenger’s side) is moved to the
lock position with the key in the ignition
switch and any door opens, all doors will
lock and then unlock automatically. This
helps to prevent the keys from being acci-
dently locked inside the vehicle.
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS (if so
equipped)
∙ All doors lock automatically when the
vehicle speed reaches 24 km/h
(15 mph).
∙
All doors unlock automatically when the
transmission is placed in the P (Park) po-
sition (if so equipped), when the ignition
is turned to the OFF position, or when the
key is removed from the ignition.
WPD0381
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-5

“Add Phone”A
Use the Add Phone command to add a
phone to the vehicle. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Connecting procedure” in
this section.
“Select Phone”
B
Use the Select Phone command to select
from a list of phones connected to the ve-
hicle. The system will list the names as-
signed to each phone and then prompt
you for the phone you wish to select. Only
one phone can be active at a time.
“Delete Phone”
C
Use the Delete Phone command to delete
a phone that is connected to the vehicle.
The system will list the names assigned to
each phone and then prompt you for the
phone you wish to delete. Deleting a phone
from the vehicle will also delete the phone-
book for that phone.
“Turn Bluetooth OFF”
D
Use the Turn Bluetooth OFF command to
prevent a wireless connection to your
phone.
VOICE ADAPTATION (VA) MODE
Voice Adaptation (VA) allows up to two out-
of-dialect users to train the system to im-
prove recognition accuracy. By repeating a
number of commands, the users can cre-
ate a voice model of their own voice that is
stored in the system. The system is ca-
pable of storing a different Voice Adapta-
tion model for each connected phone.
Training procedure
The procedure for training a voice is as fol-
lows.
1. Position the vehicle in a reasonably
quiet outdoor location.
2. Sit in the driver’s seat with the engine
running, the parking brake on, and the
transmission in P (Park).
3. Press and hold the
button for
more than 5 seconds.
4. The system announces: “Press the
PHONE/SEND
button for the
hands-free phone system to enter the
voice adaptation mode or press the
PHONE/END
button to select a
different language.”5. Press the
button.
For additional information on selecting
a different language, refer to “Choosing
a language” in this section.
6. Voice memory A or memory B is se-
lected automatically. If both memory
locations are already in use, the system
will prompt you to overwrite one. Fol-
low the instructions provided by the
system.
7. When preparation is complete and you
are ready to begin, press the
but-
ton.
8. The VA mode will be explained. Follow
the instructions provided by the sys-
tem.
9. When training is finished, the system
will tell you an adequate number of
phrases have been recorded.
10. The system will announce that voice
adaptation has been completed and
the system is ready.
4-60Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems

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)........................................5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover................5-6
Off-roadrecovery ............................5-6
Rapid air pressure loss.......................5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving...........5-7
Ignition switch...................................5-8
Continuously Variable Transmission
(if so equipped)...............................5-8
Manual transmission (if so equipped).........5-9
Ignition switch positions......................5-9
Before starting the engine.......................5-9
Starting the engine.............................5-10
Driving the vehicle...............................5-11
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) (if so equipped).........................5-11
Manual transmission (if so equipped)........5-15
Parking brake..................................5-17
Cruise control (if so equipped)..................5-18Precautions on cruise control................5-18
Cruise control operations....................5-18
Break-in schedule..............................5-20
Fuel efficient driving tips........................5-20
Increasing fuel economy.......................5-21
Parking/parking on hills........................5-22
Power steering.................................5-23
Brake system...................................5-24
Brake precautions...........................5-24
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)..............5-24
Brake assist.................................5-25
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system.........5-26
Brake force distribution......................5-27
Cold weather driving...........................5-28
Freeing a frozen door lock...................5-28
Antifreeze...................................5-28
Battery......................................5-28
Draining of coolant water....................5-29
Tire equipment..............................5-29
Special winter equipment...................5-29
Driving on snow or ice.......................5-29
Engine block heater (if so equipped).........5-30

WARNING
∙ Never remove the ignition key or place
the ignition switch in the LOCK posi-
tion while driving. The steering wheel
will lock. This may cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle and could
result in serious vehicle damage or
personal injury.
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (if so equipped)
The ignition lock is designed so that the
ignition switch cannot be turned to the
LOCK position until the shif t lever is moved
to the P (Park) position.
∙ When placing the ignition switch in the
LOCK position, make sure that the shif t
lever is in the P (Park) position.
∙ When removing the key from the igni-
tion switch (if it is inserted), make sure
that the shif t lever is in the P (Park) po-
sition.When the ignition switch cannot be placed
in the LOCK position:
1. Move the shif t lever to the P (Park) posi-
tion.
2. Move the ignition switch slightly in the
ON direction.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position.
4. Remove the key if it is inserted in the
ignition switch.
If the ignition switch is placed in the LOCK
position, the shif t lever cannot be moved
from the P (Park) position.
The shif t lever can be moved if the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position and the
foot brake pedal is depressed.
There is an OFF position
1between the
LOCK and ACC positions. The OFF posi-
tion is indicated by a “1” on the key cylin-
der.
SSD0392
IGNITION SWITCH
5-8Starting and driving

MANUAL TRANSMISSION (if so
equipped)
The ignition switch includes a device that
helps prevent accidental removal of the
key while driving.
The key can only be removed when the
ignition switch is in the LOCK position.
In order for the steering wheel to be locked,
it must be turned about 1/8 of a turn clock-
wise from the straight up position.To lock the steering wheel, place the ig-
nition switch in the LOCK position. Re-
move the key. To unlock the steering
wheel, insert the key and turn it gently
while rotating the steering wheel slightly
right and lef t.
IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONS
LOCK: Normal parking position (0)
OFF: (1)
The engine can be turned off without lock-
ing the steering wheel.
ACC: (Accessories) (2)
This position activates electrical accesso-
ries such as the radio when the engine is
not running.
ON: Normal operating position (3)
This position turns on the ignition system
and the electrical accessories.
START: (4)
This position starts the engine. As soon as
the engine has started, release the key. It
automatically returns to the ON position.∙ Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
∙ Check fluid levels such as engine oil,
coolant, brake and clutch fluid (if so
equipped), and windshield-washer fluid
as frequently as possible, or at least
whenever you refuel.
∙ Check that all windows and lights are
clean.
∙ Visually inspect tires for their appear-
ance and condition. Also check tires for
proper inflation.
∙ Lock all doors.
∙ Position seat and adjust head
restraints/headrests.
∙ Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
∙ Fasten seat belts and ask all passen-
gers to do likewise.
∙ Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position. For additional information,
refer to “Warning lights, indicator lights
and audible reminders” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this
manual.
WSD0052
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Starting and driving5-9

1. Apply the parking brake.
2.Continuously Variable Transmission
models:
Move the shif t lever to P (Park) or N
(Neutral). P (Park) is recommended.
The shif t lever cannot be moved out
of P (Park) and into any of the other
gear positions if the ignition key is
turned to the OFF position or if the
key is removed from the ignition
switch.
The starter is designed not to oper-
ate if the shif t lever is in any of the
driving positions.
Manual transmission (M/T) models:
For best practice when operating an
M/T, depressing the clutch before
moving the shif t lever is ideal.
Move the shif t lever to N (Neutral). De-
press the clutch pedal to the floor
while cranking the engine.
The starter is designed not to oper-
ate unless the clutch pedal is fully
depressed.3. Crank the enginewith your foot off
the accelerator pedalby turning the
ignition key to the START position. Re-
lease the key when the engine starts. If
the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat
the above procedure.
∙ If the engine is very hard to start in
extremely cold weather or when re-
starting, depress the accelerator
pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to the
floor) and hold it and then crank the
engine. Release the key and the ac-
celerator pedal when the engine
starts.
∙ If the engine is very hard to start be-
cause it is flooded, depress the accel-
erator pedal all the way to the floor
and hold it. Crank the engine for
5-6 seconds. Af ter cranking the en-
gine, release the accelerator pedal.
Crank the enginewith your foot off
the accelerator pedalby turning the
ignition key to the START position. Re-
lease the key when the engine starts.
If the engine starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above procedure.CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start, turn the key off and wait
10 seconds before cranking again, oth-
erwise the starter could be damaged.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least
30 seconds af ter starting. Do not race
the engine while warming it up. Drive at
a moderate speed for a short distance
first, especially in cold weather.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as:
1.Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not
running (phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.).
2.The 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.
STARTING THE ENGINE
5-10Starting and driving

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) (if so
equipped)
WARNING
∙ Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while shif ting from P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive) or L (Low).
Always depress the brake pedal until
shif ting is completed. Failure to do so
could cause you to lose control and
have an accident.
∙ Cold engine idle speed is high, so use
caution when shif ting into a forward
or reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.
∙ Never shif t to either the P (Park) or R
(Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D
(Drive) position while the vehicle is re-
versing. This could cause an accident
or damage the transmission.
∙ Do not downshif t abruptly on slippery
roads. This may cause a loss of
control.
CAUTION
∙ To avoid possible damage to your ve-
hicle, when stopping the vehicle on an
uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle by
depressing the accelerator pedal. The
foot brake should be used for this
purpose.
∙ Except in an emergency, do not shif t
to the N (Neutral) position while driv-
ing. Coasting with the transmission in
the N (Neutral) position may cause se-
rious damage to the transmission.
The CVT in your vehicle is electronically
controlled to produce maximum power
and smooth operation.
The recommended operating procedures
for this transmission are shown on the fol-
lowing pages. Follow these procedures for
maximum vehicle performance and driv-
ing enjoyment.
NOTE:
Engine power may be automatically re-
duced to protect the CVT if the engine
speed increases quickly when driving on
slippery roads or while being tested on
some dynamometers.
Starting the vehicle
WARNING
∙ Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while shif ting from P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive) or L (Low).
Always depress the brake pedal until
shif ting is completed. Failure to do so
could cause you to lose control and
have an accident.
∙ Cold engine idle speed is high, so use
caution when shif ting into a forward
or reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.
∙ Do not downshif t abruptly on slippery
roads. This may cause a loss of
control.
∙ Never shif t to either the P (Park) or R
(Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D
(Drive) position while the vehicle is re-
versing. This could cause an accident
or damage the transmission
∙ Except in an emergency, do not shif t
to the N (Neutral) position while driv-
ing. Coasting with the transmission in
the N (Neutral) position may cause se-
rious damage to the transmission.
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
Starting and driving5-11