Nissan 2011 Versa - Manual

0 Illustrated table of contents Air bags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3Exterior rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4Passen...

1. Supplemental front-impact air bag modules (P. 1-41) 2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bag (P. 1-41) 3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag (P. 1-41) 4. Front seat belts (P. 1-12)5. Head Restraints (P. 1-6)6. Rear seat belts (P. 1-12)7. LATCH (Lower Anchors and T...

1. Engine hood (P. 3-23) 2. Windshield wiper and washerswitch (P. 2-19) 3. Windshield (P. 8-21) 4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-34) 5. Power windows (if soequipped) (P. 2-31) 6. Door locks, keyfob (if so equipped) ,NISSAN Intelligent Key ™(if so equipped) , keys(P. 3-4, 3-7, 3-2, 3-2) 7. Mirrors ...

Hatchback 1. Rear hatch opener switch/NISSANIntelligent Key™ (if so equipped)(P. 3-24, 3-13) 2. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-21) 3. Antenna (P. 4-54) 4. Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-7) 5. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-27) 6. Fuel-filler cap, fuelrecommendation (P. 3-28, 9-4) 7. Replacing bulbs ...

Sedan 1. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-27 ) 2. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-21) 3. Antenna (P. 4-54) 4. Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-7) 5. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-27) 6. Fuel-filler cap, fuelrecommendation (P. 3-28, 9-4) 7. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29) 8. Trunk opener switch/NISSAN Intell...

1. Cargo cover (if so equipped)(hatchback model only) (P. 2-30) 2. Rear seat (P. 1-4) 3. Interior lights (P. 2-36) 4. Front seat (P. 1-2) 5. Sun visors (P. 3-30) 6. Moonroof switch (if soequipped) (P. 2-34) 7. Map lights (if so equipped) (P. 2-37) 8. Sunglasses holder (if soequipped) (P. 2-27) 9. Gl...

1. Outside mirror control switch(if so equipped) (P. 3-32) 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-21) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio controland Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System (if so equipped) (P. 4-53, 4-56) 4. Driver’s supplemental air bag/horn(P. 1-41, 2-24) 5. Me...

Warning light Name Page or Anti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS) warn-ing light (if soequipped) 2-8 ™ or Brake warning light 2-8 Charge warning light 2-9 Door open warninglight 2-9 Electric powersteering warninglight 2-9 Engine oil pressurewarning light 2-9 Warning light Name Page High temperaturewarning li...

WARNING ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle whenthe seatback is reclined. This can bedangerous. The shoulder belt will notbe against your body. In an accident,you could be thrown into it and receiveneck or other serious injuries. Youcould also slide under the lap belt andreceive serious internal injur...

FOLDING REAR SEAT (if soequipped) 䊊 1 Remove the cargo cover (hatchback modelonly) from the rear seatback. 䊊 2 Pull the knob 䊊 A to fold each seatback down. WARNING ● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargoarea or on the rear seat when it is in thefold-down position. Use of these areasby passengers ...

Type B Pull the knob 䊊 1 to fold each seatback down 䊊 2 . When returning the seatback to the upright posi-tion, make sure the seat belt is routed through theguide 䊊 A . WARNING ● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargoarea or on the rear seat when it is in thefold-down position. Use of these areasby...

HEAD RESTRAINTS (Hatchbackmodel and front seats of Sedanmodel) WARNING Head restraints supplement the other ve-hicle safety systems. They may provideadditional protection against injury in cer-tain rear end collisions. Adjust the headrestraints properly, as specified in thissection. Check the adjust...

Adjustment Adjust the head restraint so the center is levelwith the center of the seat occupant’s ears. To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, push and hold the lock knob and pushthe head restraint down. WRS0134 LRS0888 LRS0889 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1...

Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly asdescribed in this section. ADJUSTABLE HEADREST (rear seatsfor Sedan model) WARNING The adjustable headrests supplement theother vehicle safety systems. They mayprovide additional protection against in-jury in certain rear end collisions. Adjustthe headres...

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELTUSAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad-justed and you are sitting upright and well back inyour seat with both feet on the floor, your chancesof being injured or killed in an accident and/or theseverity of injury may be greatly reduced.NISSAN strongly encourages y...

WARNING ● Every person who drives or rides in thisvehicle should use a seat belt at alltimes. Children should be properly re-strained in the rear seat and, if appro-priate, in a child restraint. WARNING ● The seat belt should be properly ad-justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so mayreduce the effect...

PREGNANT WOMEN NISSAN recommends that pregnant women useseat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug andalways position the lap belt as low as possiblearound the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulderbelt over your shoulder and across your chest.Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your ab-dominal...

䊊 2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractorand insert the tongue into the buckle untilyou hear and feel the latch engage. ● The retractor is designed to lock dur-ing a sudden stop or on impact. Aslow pulling motion permits the seatbelt to move, and allows you somefreedom of movement in the se...

WARNING When fastening the seat belts, be certainthat the seatbacks are completely se-cured in the latched position. If they arenot completely secured, passengers maybe injured in an accident or sudden stop. Unfastening the seat belts 䊊 1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button onthe buckle. The...

Center of the rear seat (if so equippedfor sedan models) The rear seat center seat belt has a connectortongue 䊊 1 and a seat belt tongue 䊊 2 . Both the connector tongue and the seat belt tongue mustbe securely latched for proper seat belt opera-tion. WARNING ● Always fasten the connector tongueand t...

䊊 1 Hold the connector tongue so that the seatbelt does not retract suddenly when thetongue is released from the connectorbuckle. Release the connector tongue byinserting a suitable tool such as a key into theconnector buckle 䊊 A . 䊊 2 Retract the seat belt up to the retractor base. WARNING ● Do not...

Shoulder belt height adjustment (frontseats) The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad-justed to the position best for you. See “Precau-tions on seat belt usage” earlier in this section. Toadjust, pull out the adjustment button 䊊 1 and move the shoulder belt anchor to the desiredposition 䊊 2 , so...

Children need adults to help protect them.They need to be properly restrained. In addition to the general information in thismanual, child safety information is available frommany other sources, including doctors, teachers,government traffic safety offices, and communityorganizations. Every child is...

LARGER CHILDREN Children who are too large for child restraintsshould be seated and restrained by the seat beltswhich are provided. The seat belt may not fitproperly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5cm) tall and weighs between 40 lbs (18 kg) and80 lbs (36 kg) . A booster seat should be used...

This vehicle is equipped with a universal childrestraint anchor system, referred to as the LATCH(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) sys-tem. Some child restraints include rigid orwebbing-mounted attachments that can be con-nected to these anchors. For details, see “LATCH(Lower Anchors and Tethe...

LATCH lower anchor WARNING Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-tions for proper use and installation ofchild restraints could result in serious in-jury or death of a child or other passen-gers in a sudden stop or collision: – Attach LATCH system compatible child restraints only at the locatio...

When installing a child restraint, carefully readand follow the instructions in this manual andthose supplied with the child restraint. Top tether anchor WARNING ● If the cargo cover (if so equipped) con-tacts the top tether strap when it isattached to the top tether anchor, re-move the cargo cover ...

Top tether anchor point locations Anchor points are located on the back of the rearseats (hatchback model) or on the rear parcelshelf (sedan model) 䊊 1 . REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINTINSTALLATION USING LATCH Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Childsafety” and “Child restraints” sections before...

3. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing-mounted attachments, remove anyadditional slack from the anchor attach-ments. Press downward and rearward firmlyin the center of the child restraint with yourhand to compress the vehicle seat cushionand seatback while tightening the webbingof th...

5. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If thechild restraint is loose, repeat steps 1through 4. REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINTINSTALLATION USING THE SEATBELTS WARNING ● The three-point seat belt with Auto-matic Locking Retractor (ALR) must beused when installin...

7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If theseat belt is not locked, repeat steps 1through 6. After the child restraint is removed and the seatbelt fully retracted, the ALR mode (child restraintmode) is canceled. FORWARD-FACING CHILDRESTRAINT INSTALLAT...

4. For child restraints that are equipped with webbing-mounted attachments, remove anyadditional slack from the anchor attach-ments. Press downward and rearward firmlyin the center of the child restraint with yourknee to compress the vehicle seat cushionand seatback while tightening the webbingof th...

Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Childsafety” and “Child restraints” sections before in-stalling a child restraint. Follow these steps to install a forward-facingchild restraint using the vehicle seat belt in therear seats or in the front passenger seat: 1. If you must install a child rest...

2. If necessary, raise or remove the head re- straint to position the top tether strap overthe top of the seatback. If the head restraintis removed, store it in a secure place. Besure to reinstall the head restraint when thechild restraint is removed. See “Head re- straints” in this section for head...

Booster seat installation CAUTION Do not use the lap/shoulder belt in theAutomatic Locking Retractor mode whenusing a booster seat with the seat belts. Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “Childsafety”, “Child restraints” and “Booster seats”sections before installing a child restraint. Follow ...

If the seating position does not have anadjustable head restraint and it is interferingwith the proper booster seat fit, try anotherseating position or a different booster seat. 4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure tofollow the booster seat manufactu...

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supple-mental air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the head of occu-pants in front and rear outboard seating positionsin certain side-impact collisions. The curtain airbags are designed to inflate on the side wherethe vehicle is impacted. ...

WARNING Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-mental air bags and roof-mounted curtainside-impact supplemental air bags: ● The side air bags and curtain air bagsordinarily will not inflate in the event ofa frontal impact, rear impact, rollover orlower severity side collision. Alwayswear your seat be...

this section for further details. One front air baginflating does not indicate improper performanceof the system. If you have any questions about your air bagsystem, please contact NISSAN or your NISSANdealer. If you are considering modification of yourvehicle due to a disability, you may also conta...

crash instead of being OFF. See “Child re-straints” earlier in this section for proper use andinstallation. If the front passenger seat is not occupied, thepassenger air bag is designed not to inflate in acrash. However, heavy objects placed on theseat could result in air bag inflation, because ofth...

● Do not make unauthorized changes toyour vehicle’s electrical system, sus-pension system or front end structure.This could affect proper operation ofthe front air bag system. ● Tampering with the front air bag systemmay result in serious personal injury.Tampering includes changes to thesteering whe...

Repair and replacement procedure The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bagsand pretensioners are designed to inflate on aone-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it isdamaged, the supplemental air bag warning lightremains illuminated after inflation has occurred.Repair and replacement of ...

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2 Instruments and controls Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Meters and gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Speedometer and odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5Tachometer . . . . . . . . ....

1. Outside mirror control switch(if so equipped) (P. 3-32) 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-21) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio controland Bluetooth 姞 Hands-Free Phone System (if so equipped) (P. 4-53, 4-56) 4. Driver’s supplemental air bag/horn(P. 1-41, 2-24) 5. Me...

1. Tachometer 2. Speedometer 3. Fuel gauge 4. Odometer (total/twin trip) 5. Automatic Transmission (A/T)/Continuously Variable Transmission(CVT) position indicator(if so equipped) 6. Trip odometer change button/Loosefuel cap indicator reset button(if so equipped) LIC0961 METERS AND GAUGES 2-4 Instru...

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer indicates the vehicle speed. Odometer/Twin trip odometer The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayedwhen the ignition switch is placed in the ONposition. The odometer 䊊 1 records the total distance the vehicle has been driven. The twin trip odome...

TACHOMETER The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-lutions per minute (rpm) . Do not rev the engineinto the red zone 䊊 1 . CAUTION When engine speed approaches the redzone, shift to a higher gear or reduce en-gine speed. Operating the engine in thered zone may cause serious engine damage. FUEL...

CHECKING BULBS With all doors closed, apply the parking brakeand place the ignition switch in the ON positionwithout starting the engine. The following lightswill come on: or , , , (blue) , , , If equipped, the following lights come on brieflyand then go off: or , (red) , , , , , , , , If any light ...

● Pressing the brake pedal with the en-gine stopped and/or a low brake fluidlevel may increase your stopping dis-tance and braking will require greaterpedal effort as well as pedal travel. ● If the brake fluid level is below theMINIMUM or MIN mark on the brakefluid reservoir, do not drive until theb...

The engine oil pressure warning light is notdesigned to indicate a low oil level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level. See “Engine oil” inthe “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section ofthis manual. CAUTION Running the engine with the engine oilpressure warning light on could cause se-rious damag...

tem” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts andsupplemental restraint system” section of thismanual. WARNING If the supplemental air bag warning lightis on, it could mean that the front air bag,side air bag, curtain air bag systemsand/or pretensioner systems will not op-erate in an accident. To help avoid...

Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL) If this indicator light comes on steady or blinkswhile the engine is running, it may indicate apotential emission control malfunction. The Malfunction Indicator Light may also comeon steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing,or if the vehicle runs out of fuel...

For additional information, see “Security sys-tems” later in this section. Slip indicator light (if soequipped) This indicator will blink when the VDC system orthe traction control system is operating, thusalerting that the vehicle is nearing its tractionlimits. The road surface may be slippery. Tur...

When the buzzer sounds, be sure to check boththe vehicle and the Intelligent Key. See “NISSANIntelligent Key™” in the “Pre-driving checks andadjustments” section. Parking brake reminder chime A chime sounds if the parking brake is set and thevehicle is driven. The chime will stop if the parkingbrake...

If the engine fails to start using a registered key(for example, when interference is caused byanother registered key, an automated toll roaddevice or automatic payment device on the keyring) , restart the engine using the following pro-cedures: 1. Leave the ignition switch placed in the ON position...

If the light still remains on and/or the en-gine will not start, see a NISSAN dealer forNISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ser-vice as soon as possible. Please bring allregistered keys that you have when visitingyour NISSAN dealer for service. SWITCH OPERATION The windshield wiper and washer operates...

● Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid con-centrates with water to the manufactur-er’s recommended levels before pour-ing the fluid into the windshield-washerfluid reservoir. Do not use the windshield-washer fluid reservoir tomix the windshield-washer fluid con-centrate and water. The rear window wiper a...

To defrost the rear window glass and outsidemirrors (if so equipped) , start the engine andpush the rear window defroster switch on. Therear window defroster indicator light on theswitch comes on. Push the switch again to turnthe defroster off. The rear window defroster automatically turns offafter ...

Headlight beam select 䊊 1 To select the high beam function, push thelever forward. The high beam lights come onand the light illuminates. 䊊 2 Pull the lever back to select the low beam. 䊊 3 Pulling and releasing the lever flashes theheadlight high beams on and off. Battery saver system If the igniti...

INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESSCONTROL The instrument brightness control operates whenthe headlight control switch is in theor position. Turn the control to adjust the brightness of instru-ment panel lights when driving at night. TURN SIGNAL SWITCH Turn signal 䊊 1 Move the lever up or down to signal theturnin...

Push the switch on to warn other drivers whenyou must stop or park under emergency condi-tions. All turn signal lights flash. WARNING ● If stopping for an emergency, be sure tomove the vehicle well off the road. ● Do not use the hazard warning flasherswhile moving on the highway unlessunusual circum...

The vehicle should be driven with the VehicleDynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driv-ing conditions. If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDCsystem reduces the engine output to reducewheel spin. The engine speed will be reducedeven if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. Ifmaximum...

● Do not use with accessories that ex-ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw.Do not use double adapters or morethan one electrical accessory. ● Use power outlets with the engine run-ning to avoid discharging the vehiclebattery. ● Avoid using power outlets when the airconditioner, headlights or rear w...

SUNGLASSES HOLDER (if soequipped) To open the sunglasses holder, push and releasethe rear center portion 䊊 A of the holder. WARNING Keep the sunglasses holder closed whiledriving to prevent an accident. CAUTION ● Do not use for anything other thansunglasses. Front LIC0980 Rear LIC0981 WIC1002 Instru...

● Do not leave sunglasses in the sun-glasses holder while parking in directsunlight. The heat may damage thesunglasses. CUP HOLDERS CAUTION ● Avoid abrupt starting and braking whenthe cup holder is being used to preventspilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, itcan scald you or your passenger. ● Us...

Lower the rear center armrest to access the cupholders. GLOVE BOX Open the glove box by pulling the handle. WARNING Keep glove box lid closed while driving tohelp prevent injury in an accident or asudden stop. CONSOLE BOX (if so equipped) Fold down 䊊 1 the console box. To open the console box, pull ...

COVERED STORAGE BIN Raise the lid to access the storage bin. CARGO COVER (if so equipped)(Hatchback models only) WARNING ● Never put anything on the cargo cover,no matter how small. Any object on itcould cause an injury in an accident orsudden stop. ● Do not leave the cargo cover in thevehicle with ...

To remove the cargo cover: 䊊 1 Remove the straps from the rear hatch. 䊊 2 Remove the edge of the cargo cover privacycloth from the rear seatback. 䊊 3 Remove the cargo cover holders from therear pillar. POWER WINDOWS (if so equipped) WARNING ● Make sure that all passengers havetheir hands, etc. insid...

1. Window lock button 2. Power door lock switch 3. Front passenger’s side window switch 4. Right rear passenger’s window switch 5. Left rear passenger’s window switch 6. Driver’s side automatic switch Driver’s side power window switch The driver’s side control panel is equipped withswitches to open ...

Rear power window switch The rear power window switches open or closeonly the corresponding windows. To open thewindow, push the switch and hold it down 䊊 1 . To close the window, pull the switch up 䊊 2 . Locking passengers’ windows When the window lock button is depressed, onlythe driver’s side win...

To fully close the moonroof, push the switchtoward 䊊 2 . To open or close the moonroof part way, push theswitch in any direction while the moonroof issliding to stop it in the desired position. Tilting the moonroof Close the moonroof by pushing the switchtoward 䊊 2 . Release the switch, then push th...

When tilting down: If the control unit detects something caught in themoonroof as it tilts down, the moonroof will im-mediately tilt up. If the auto-reverse function malfunctions and re-peats opening or tilting up the moonroof, keeppushing the tilt down switch within 5 secondsafter it happens; the m...

● The doors are unlocked by the keyfob, a keyor the power door lock switch while all doorsare closed and the ignition switch is placedin the OFF position. ● The driver’s door is opened and then closedwhile the key is removed from the ignitionswitch. ● The key is removed from the ignition switchwhile...

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 NISSAN Intelligent Key™ (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 3-2NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

1. Two master keys (black) with transpon-der chip and chrome NISSAN brandsymbol on one side 2. Transponder chip 3. Key number plate A key number plate is supplied with your keys.Record the key number and keep it in a safe place(such as your wallet) , not in the vehicle. If you loseyour keys, see a N...

Never leave these keys in the vehicle. As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be registeredand used with one vehicle. The new keys must beregistered by a NISSAN dealer prior to use withthe Intelligent Key system and NISSAN VehicleImmobilizer System of your vehicle. Since theregistration process requires ...

CAUTION Always carry the mechanical key installedin the Intelligent Key slot. See “Doors” in this section and “Storage” in the“Instruments and Controls” section of thismanual. NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZERSYSTEM KEYS You can only drive your vehicle using the masterkeys which are registered to the NISSA...

LOCKING WITH KEY Manual (if so equipped) To lock a door, turn the key toward the front of thevehicle 䊊 1 . To unlock, turn the key toward the rear 䊊 2 . Power (if so equipped) The power door lock system allows you to lock orunlock all doors at the same time. Turning the key toward the front 䊊 1 of t...

LOCKING WITH POWER DOORLOCK SWITCH (if so equipped) To lock all the doors without a key, push the doorlock switch (driver’s or front passenger’s side) tothe lock position 䊊 1 . When locking the door this way, be certain not to leave the key inside thevehicle. To unlock all the doors without a key, p...

CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK Child safety locks help prevent the rear doorsfrom being opened accidentally, especially whensmall children are in the vehicle. The child safety lock levers are located on theedge of the rear doors. When the lever is in the unlock position 䊊 1 , the door can be opened fro...

● Do not place the keyfob for an extendedperiod in an area where temperaturesexceed 140°F (60°C) . ● Do not attach the keyfob with a keyholder that contains a magnet. ● Do not place the keyfob near equip-ment that produces a magnetic field,such as a TV, audio equipment and per-sonal computers. If a ...

Using the interior light Press the button on the keyfob once to turn on the interior lights. For additional information, refer to “Interior light”in the “Instruments and controls” section in thismanual. 1. Two Intelligent Keys 2. Mechanical keys (inside IntelligentKeys) 3. Key number plate WARNING ●...

OPERATING RANGE The Intelligent Key functions can only be usedwhen the Intelligent Key is within the specifiedoperating range from the request switch 䊊 1 . When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged orstrong radio waves are present near the operat-ing location, the Intelligent Key operating rang...

Unlocking doors 1. Carry the Intelligent Key. 2. Push the door handle request switch 䊊 1 or the rear hatch/trunk request switch 䊊 2 . 3. The hazard warning lights flash once and the outside buzzer sounds once. 4. Push the door handle request switch 䊊 1 again within 1 minute to unlock all doors andth...

HOW TO USE THE REMOTEKEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION The remote keyless entry function can operate alldoor locks using the remote keyless function ofthe Intelligent Key. The remote keyless functioncan operate at a distance of 33 ft (10 m) awayfrom the vehicle. The operating distance de-pends upon the conditi...

● Any button is pressed on the Intelligent Key. ● Pushing the request switch on the driver orpassenger door with the Intelligent Key inrange of the door handle. Silencing the horn beep feature If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti-vated using the Intelligent Key. To deactivate: Press and h...

䊊 1 Intelligent Key lock warning light (M/Tmodels) or P position selecting warninglight (CVT or A/T models) 䊊 2 Intelligent Key system warning light WARNING LIGHTS AND AUDIBLEREMINDERS The Intelligent Key system is equipped with afunction that is designed to minimize improperoperations and to help p...

When the Intelligent Key lock warning light( ) (M/T models) in the instrument panel blinks: ● Make sure the shift selector is in gear. ● Make sure the ignition switch is in the LOCKposition. Alarm and warning when the enginestarts When the Intelligent Key system warning light( ) blinks red and the o...

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom Possible Cause Remedy When pushing the door handle requestswitch The front door beep sounds for approxi-mately 2 seconds. The doors cannot be locked. Take out the Intelligent Key from the vehicleand push the door handle request switch. When closing the doors The front d...

1. Pull the hood lock release handle 䊊 1 located below the instrument panel until the hoodsprings up slightly. 2. Locate the lever 䊊 2 in between the hood and grille and push the lever sideways with yourfingertips. 3. Raise the hood 䊊 3 . 4. Remove the support rod 䊊 4 and insert it into the slot 䊊 5...

WARNING The rear hatch must be closed securelybefore driving. An open rear hatch couldallow dangerous exhaust gases to bedrawn inside the vehicle. See “Exhaustgas” in the “Starting and driving” sectionof this manual. OPENING THE REAR HATCH To open the rear hatch, unlock it with one of thefollowing o...

REAR HATCH RELEASE The rear hatch release mechanism allows the rearhatch to be opened in the event of a dischargedbattery. To release the rear hatch from the inside of thevehicle, perform the following operations: 1. Fold the rear seats down. See “Folding rear seat” in the “Safety — seats, seat belt...

KEY OPERATION To open the trunk lid, turn the key clockwise. Toclose the trunk lid, lower and push the trunk liddown securely. OPENING THE TRUNK LID USINGTHE OPENER SWITCH (if soequipped) To open the trunk lid, unlock it with one of thefollowing operations, then push the openerswitch 䊊 A . ● Push th...

INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE WARNING Closely supervise children when they arearound cars to prevent them from playingand becoming locked in the trunk wherethey could be seriously injured. Keep thecar locked, with the rear seatback andtrunk lid securely latched when not in use,and prevent children’s ac...

TILT OPERATION Push the lock lever 䊊 1 down and adjust the steering wheel up or down 䊊 2 to the desired position. Pull the lock lever up to lock the steering wheel inplace. WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel whiledriving. You could lose control of yourvehicle and cause an accident. To block ou...

REARVIEW MIRROR The night position 䊊 1 reduces glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you at night. Use the day position 䊊 2 when driving in daylight hours. WARNING Use the night position only when neces-sary, because it reduces rear view clarity. OUTSIDE MIRRORS WARNING ● Objects viewed in th...

Electric control type (if so equipped) The outside mirror remote control will operateonly when the ignition switch is placed in theACC or ON position. Move the small switch 䊊 1 to select the right or left mirror. Adjust each mirror to the desired positionusing the large switch 䊊 2 . Manual folding o...

WARNING ● Do not disassemble or modify this sys-tem. If you do, it may result in accidents,fire, or electrical shock. ● In case you notice any foreign object inthe system hardware, spill liquid on it,or notice smoke or smell coming fromit, stop using the system immediatelyand contact your nearest NI...

*For Navigation system control buttons, refer tothe separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual. When you use this system, make sure the engineis running. If you use the system with the engine notrunning (ignition ON or ACC) for a longtime, it will discharge the battery, and theengine will not start. ...

Adjusting the item: For screens where an item can be adjusted incre-mentally, such as when adjusting the bass andtreble for the audio system, touch the “+” key 䊊 1 or the “ ⫺ ” key 䊊 2 to adjust the settings of an item. When there are more items than can be dis-played on one screen, touch the up arr...

System setup Select the “System” key to select and/or adjustvarious functions of the system. A screen withadditional options will appear. Display: Select the “Display” key to adjust the appearanceof the display. The following settings can beadjusted: Brightness The brightness of the display can be s...

Clock: Select the “Clock” key to adjust the time and theappearance of the clock on the display. The fol-lowing settings can be adjusted: Time Format The clock can be set to 12 hours or 24 hours. Use GPS Clock When this setting is activated, the clock is setand continually updated via the GPS used by...

Beep tones: Select the “Beep Tones” key to toggle the beeptones feature on or off. When activated, a beepsound will be heard when a pop-up messageappears on the screen or a button on the unit(such as the button) is pressed and held for two seconds. Reset all settings/memory: Select the “Reset All Se...

Adjust air flow open/close 䊊 1 Adjust air flow direction 䊊 2 WARNING ● The air conditioner cooling function op-erates only when the engine is running. ● Do not leave children or adults whowould normally require the assistanceof others alone in your vehicle. Petsshould also not be left alone. Theycou...

The air conditioner system in your NISSAN ve-hicle is charged with a refrigerant designed withthe environment in mind. This refrigerant does not harm the earth’sozone layer. Special charging equipment and lubricant is re-quired when servicing your NISSAN air condi-tioner. Using improper refrigerants...

Static and flutter: During signal interference frombuildings, large hills or due to antenna position(usually in conjunction with increased distancefrom the station transmitter) , static or flutter canbe heard. This can be reduced by adjusting thetreble control to reduce treble response. Multipath re...

Compact Disc with MP3 or WMA (ifso equipped) Terms: ● MP3 — MP3 is short for Moving PicturesExperts Group Audio Layer 3. MP3 is themost well-known compressed digital audiofile format. This format allows for near “CDquality” sound, but at a fraction of the size ofnormal audio files. MP3 conversion of...

Troubleshooting guide: Symptom Cause and Countermeasure Cannot play Check if the disc was inserted correctly. Check if the disc is scratched or dirty. Check if there is condensation inside the player. If there is, wait until the condensation is gone (about 1 hour) before using the player. If there i...

Universal Serial Bus (USB) memory (ifso equipped) This system supports various USB memorysticks, USB hard drives and iPod 姞 players. There are some USB devices which may not be sup-ported with this system. ● Make sure that the USB device is connectedcorrectly into the USB connector. ● Do not force t...

1. PRESET A·B·C button 2. CD eject button 3. TUNE/SEEK buttons 4. CD insert slot 5. CD button 6. FM·AM button 7. Station select (1 - 6) buttons 8. (CD seek/track) button 9. (CD rewind) button 10. RDM button11. VOL control knob 12. PWR button13. MENU button14. RPT button15. (CD fast forward) button 1...

MENU button (BASS, TREBLE , FADE ,BALANCE and CLOCK) : Press the MENU button to change the mode asfollows: BAS → TRE → FAD → BAL → CLK → Audio → BAS To adjust Bass, Treble, Fade and Balance, pressthe MENU button until the desired mode appearsin the display. Press the TUNE/SEEK button toadjust Bass a...

FM/AM/SAT RADIO WITHCOMPACT DISC (CD) CHANGER (ifso equipped) For all operation precautions, see ⬙ Audio opera- tion precautions ⬙ earlier in this section. No satellite radio reception is available when theRADIO button is pressed to access satellite radiostations unless optional satellite receiver a...

11. SCAN/RPT button12. AUDIO button13. AUX IN jack14. Station select (1 - 6) buttons15. VOLUME control knob16. PWR button17. iPod MENU button18. BACK button19. ENTER button20. SEEK/TRACK button FM/AM/SAT RADIO WITHCOMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER(Type A) (if so equipped) For all operation precautions, see ⬙...

SCAN/RPT button: When the SCAN/RPT button is pressed while acompact disc is playing, the play pattern can bechanged as follows: CD: REPEAT TRACK → RANDOM TRACK → RE- PEAT DISC CD with MP3 or WMA: REPEAT FOLDER → REPEAT TRACK → RAN- DOM TRACK → RANDOM FOLDER → REPEAT DISC REPEAT TRACK: the current tr...

1. XM button 2. CD insert slot 3. Display screen 4. CD eject button 5. SETUP button 6. BACK button 7. TUNE/SCROLL knob, AUDIO button 8. Station select (1 - 6) buttons 9. AUX button 10. VOL/ON-OFF control knob 11. SEEK/CATEGORY button12. CD button13. FM-AM button *No satellite radio reception is avai...

Audio main operation AUX button: Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ONposition and press the AUX button repeatedlyuntil the iPod 姞 mode is displayed on the screen. If another audio source is playing and the iPod 姞 is connected, press the AUX button repeatedly toswitch to the iPod 姞 mode. If the...

Random: Touch the “Random” key to apply a random playpattern to the iPod 姞 . When the random mode is active, the icon is displayed to the left of the song title or album name to denote whichrandom pattern is applied. To cancel Randommode, touch the “Random” key until noicon is displayed. Repeat: Tou...

CD CARE AND CLEANING ● Handle a CD by its edges. Do not bend thedisc. Never touch the surface of the disc. ● Always place the discs in the storage casewhen they are not being used. ● To clean a disc, wipe the surface from thecenter to the outer edge using a clean, softcloth. Do not wipe the disc usi...

The antenna cannot be shortened, but can befolded down or removed. When you need toremove the antenna, turn the antenna rod coun-terclockwise 䊊 B . To install the antenna rod, turn the antenna rodclockwise 䊊 A and hand tighten. CAUTION ● Always properly tighten the antennarod during installation or ...

WARNING ● Use a phone after stopping your vehiclein a safe location. If you have to use aphone while driving, exercise extremecaution at all times so full attention maybe given to vehicle operation. ● If you are unable to devote full attentionto vehicle operation while talking onthe phone, pull off ...

phone module when the ignition switch is placedin the ON position with the previously connectedcellular phone turned on and carried in the ve-hicle. You can connect up to 5 different Bluetooth 姞 cellular phones to the in-vehicle phone module.However, you can talk on only one cellular phoneat a time....

IC Regulatory information – Operation is subject to the following two con- ditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer-ence, and (2) this device must accept anyinterference, including interference that maycause undesired operation of the device. – This Class B digital apparatus meets all re- qui...

● In most cases you can interrupt the voicefeedback to speak the next command bypressing the button on the steering wheel. ● To use the system faster, you may speak thesecond level commands with the main menucommand on the main menu. For example,press the button and after the tone say, “Call Redial....

NOTE: You must press the button within 5 seconds to change the language. 5. If you decide not to change the language, do not press either button. After 5 seconds, theVR session will end, and the language willnot be changed. Connecting procedure NOTE: The connecting procedure must be per-formed when ...

four” as the 3rd group. For dialing more than10 digits or any special characters, say“Special Dialing”. See “How to say num-bers” in this section for more information. 5. When you have finished speaking the phone number, the system repeats it back and an-nounces the available commands. 6. Say: “Dial...

(Speak Digits) 䊊 B When prompted by the system, say the numberyou wish to call. Refer to “How to say numbers”and “Making a call by entering a phone number”in this section for more details. “Special number” 䊊 C For dialing more than 10 digits or any specialcharacters, say “Special Number”. When thesy...

“Phonebook” (phones withoutautomatic phonebook downloadfunction) NOTE: The “Transfer Entry” command is not avail-able when the vehicle is moving. Main Menu “Phonebook” “Transfer Entry” 䊊 A “Delete Entry” 䊊 B “List Names” 䊊 C For phones that do not support automatic down-load of the phonebook (PBAP B...

The system repeats the number and prompts youfor the next command. When you have finishedentering numbers or transferring an entry, choose“Store.” The system confirms the name, location andnumber. “Delete Entry” 䊊 C Use the Delete Entry command to erase oneentry from the phonebook. After the system ...

5 Starting and driving Precautions when starting and driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Three-way catalyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)(if so equipped...

● Do not stop or park the vehicle overflammable materials such as dry grass,waste paper or rags. They may igniteand cause a fire. CAUTION ● Do not use leaded gasoline. Depositsfrom leaded gasoline will seriously re-duce the three-way catalyst’s ability tohelp reduce exhaust pollutants. ● Keep your e...

● If you decide that it is not safe to return thevehicle to the road surface based on vehicle,road or traffic conditions, gradually slow thevehicle to a stop in a safe place off the road. RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can occurif the tire is punctured or is damaged ...

WARNING ● Never remove the key or turn the igni-tion switch to the LOCK position whiledriving. This may cause the driver tolose control of the vehicle and couldresult in serious vehicle damage or per-sonal injury. ● Never turn the ignition switch to theLOCK position while driving. This maycause the ...

Operating range The Intelligent Key functions can only be usedwhen the Intelligent Key is within the specifiedoperating range. When the Intelligent Key battery is almost dis-charged or strong radio waves are present nearthe operating location, the Intelligent Key sys-tem’s operating range becomes na...

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLETRANSMISSION (CVT) (if soequipped) The ignition lock is designed so that the ignitionswitch cannot be turned to the LOCK positionuntil the shift selector is moved to the P (Park)position. ● When placing the ignition switch in theLOCK position, make sure that the shift se-lector ...

Type B models with Intelligent Key: The ignition lock is designed so that the switch canonly be turned from 䊊 1 to the LOCK position when the PUSH release button has beenpressed. NOTE: ● The Intelligent Key lock warning light blinks and the buzzer sounds when the igni-tion switch is turned to the LO...

4. Restart the engine while holding the device (which may have caused the interference)separate from the registered key. If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN rec-ommends placing the registered key on a sepa-rate key ring to avoid interference from otherdevices. ● Make sure the area around the...

When the Intelligent Key system warninglight ( A/T or CVT models) or the Intel- ligent Key lock warning light ( M/T models) in the meter blinks in red and theinside warning buzzer emits a short beep, besure that the shift selector is in the P (Park)position (A/T or CVT models) and the igni-tion swit...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (if soequipped) WARNING ● Do not depress the accelerator pedalwhile shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu-tral) to R (Reverse) , D (Drive) , 2 or 1.Always depress the brake pedal untilshifting is completed. Failure to do socould cause you to lose control andhave an accident. ● Cold...

WARNING ● Apply the parking brake if the shift se-lector is in any position while the en-gine is not running. Failure to do socould cause the vehicle to move unex-pectedly or roll away and result in seri-ous personal injury or property damage. ● If the shift selector cannot be movedfrom the P (Park)...

Shift lock release If the battery is discharged, the shift selector maynot be moved from the P (Park) position even withthe brake pedal depressed. To move the shift selector, release the shift lock.The shift selector can be moved to N (Neutral) . To push the shift lock release, complete the fol-lowi...

Use the P (Park) selector position when the ve-hicle is parked or when starting the engine. Makesure the vehicle is completely stopped. The brake pedal must be depressed and theshift selector button pushed in to move theshift selector from N (Neutral) or any driveposition to P (Park) . Apply the par...

3. Remove the shift lock release cover as shown. 4. Insert a small screwdriver in the shift lock release slot and push downward. 5. Move the shift selector to the N (Neutral) position while holding down the shift lockrelease. 6. Now the vehicle may be moved to the de- sired location. If the shift se...

WARNING When the high fluid temperature protec-tion mode or fail-safe operation occurs,vehicle speed may be gradually reduced.The reduced speed may be lower thanother traffic, which could increase thechance of a collision. Be especially care-ful when driving. If necessary, pull to theside of the roa...

Start the vehicle in 1st gear and shift to 2nd, 3rd,4th up to 5th or 6th gear in sequence accordingto vehicle speed. On the 5-speed manual transmission, you cannotshift directly from 5th gear into R (Reverse) . Firstshift into N (Neutral) , then into R (Reverse) . On the 6–speed manual transmission ...

WARNING ● Be sure the parking brake is fully re-leased before driving. Failure to do socan cause brake failure and lead to anaccident. ● Do not release the parking brake fromoutside the vehicle. ● Do not use the shift selector in place ofthe parking brake. When parking, besure the parking brake is f...

1. ACCEL/RES switch 2. COAST/SET switch 3. CANCEL switch 4. ON/OFF switch PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISECONTROL ● If the cruise control system malfunctions, itcancels automatically. The SET indicatorlight in the instrument panel then blinks towarn the driver. ● If the SET indicator light blinks, turn thecrui...

● Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintaincruising speeds with a constant acceleratorposition. ● Drive at moderate speeds on the highway.Driving at high speed lowers fuel economy. ● Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking.Maintain a safe distance behind other ve-hicles. ● Use a proper gear range whic...

WARNING ● Do not stop or park the vehicle overflammable materials such as dry grass,waste paper or rags. They may igniteand cause a fire. ● Safe parking procedures require thatboth the parking brake be set and thetransmission placed into P (Park) or inan appropriate gear for manual trans-mission mod...

WARNING ● If the engine is not running or is turnedoff while driving, the power assist forthe steering will not work. Steering willbe harder to operate. ● When the power steering warning lightilluminates with the engine running,there will be no power assist for thesteering. You will still have contr...

WARNING ● While driving on a slippery surface, becareful when braking, accelerating ordownshifting. Abrupt braking or accel-erating could cause the wheels to skidand result in an accident. ● If the engine is not running or is turnedoff while driving, the power assist forthe brakes will not work. Bra...

WARNING Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing somay result in increased stopping distances. Self-test feature The ABS includes electronic sensors, electricpumps, hydraulic solenoids and a computer. Thecomputer has a built-in diagnostic feature thattests the system each time you start the engineand move...

● When driving on extremely inclined sur-faces such as higher banked corners,the VDC system may not operate prop-erly and the indicator may flash or both the and indicator lights may illuminate. Do not drive onthese types of roads. ● When driving on an unstable surfacesuch as a turntable, ferry, ele...

3. Tire chains may be used. For details see “Tire chains” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual. SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT It is recommended that the following items becarried in the vehicle during winter: ● A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to removeice and snow from the wi...

6 In case of emergency Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2Changing a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORINGSYSTEM (TPMS) (if so equipped) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire PressureMonitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire pres-sure of all tires except the spare. When the lowtire pressure warning light is lit, one or more ofyour tires is significantly under-inflated. If thev...

6. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle and stand in a safe place, away from trafficand clear of the vehicle. WARNING ● Make sure the parking brake is securelyapplied and the automatic transmission(A/T) or the continuously variable trans-mission (CVT) models is shifted into P(Park) , or the ma...

To remove the jack, take off the strap. If neces-sary, remove the spare tire first to easily accessthe jack strap. If equipped with spacers remove them beforeremoving the spare tire. Removing wheel cover (if soequipped) CAUTION Do not use your hands to pry off wheelcaps or wheel covers. Doing so cou...

Always refer to the proper illustrations for thecorrect placement and jack-up points for yourspecific vehicle model and jack type. Carefully read the caution label attached tothe jack body and the following instruc-tions. 1. Loosen each wheel nut one or two turns by turning counterclockwise with the...

4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches the ground. Then, with the wheelnut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securelyin the sequence illustrated ( 䊊 A , 䊊 B , 䊊 C , 䊊 D ) . Lower the vehicle completely. WARNING ● Incorrect wheel nuts or improperlytightened wheel nuts can cause thewheel to b...

WARNING Always follow the instructions below.Failure to do so could result in damage tothe charging system and cause personalinjury. 1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, position the two vehicles to bring their bat-teries near each other. Do not allow the two vehicles to touch. 2. Apply ...

CAUTION ● Do not push start this vehicle. Thethree-way catalyst may be damaged. ● Automatic Transmission (AT) or Con-tinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)models cannot be push-started or tow-started. Attempting to do so may causetransmission damage. ● For manual transmission models, nevertry to star...

WARNING Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,jewelry or clothing to come into contactwith, or get caught in, engine belts or theengine cooling fan. The engine coolingfan can start at any time. 6. After the engine cools down, check the cool- ant level in the engine coolant reservoir tankwith the ...

CAUTION ● Never tow Automatic Transmission (A/T) or Continuously Variable Trans-mission (CVT) models with the frontwheels on the ground or four wheels onthe ground (forward or backward) , asthis may cause serious and expensivedamage to the transmission. If it is nec-essary to tow the vehicle with th...

● Only use devices specifically designedfor vehicle recovery and follow themanufacturer’s instructions. ● Always pull the recovery device straightout from the front of the vehicle. Neverpull at an angle. ● Route recovery devices so they do nottouch any part of the vehicle except theattachment point....

7 Appearance and care Cleaning exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2Waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2Removing sp...

In order to maintain the appearance of your ve-hicle, it is important to take proper care of it. To protect the paint surfaces, please wash yourvehicle as soon as you can: ● after a rainfall to prevent possible damagefrom acid rain. ● after driving on coastal roads. ● when contaminants such as soot,...

Occasionally remove loose dust from the interiortrim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuumcleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe the vinyl andleather surfaces with a clean, soft cloth damp-ened in mild soap solution, then wipe clean with adry, soft cloth. Regular care and cleaning is required in ord...

Floor mat positioning aid This vehicle includes a front floor mat bracket toact as a floor mat positioning aid. NISSAN floormats have been specially designed for your ve-hicle model. The driver’s and passenger’s sidefloor mats have a grommet hole incorporated inthem. Position the mat by placing the ...

Your NISSAN has been designed to have mini-mum maintenance requirements with long ser-vice intervals to save you both time and money.However, some day-to-day and regular mainte-nance is essential to maintain your NISSAN’sgood mechanical condition, as well as its emis-sions and engine performance. It...

When driving in areas using road salt or othercorrosive materials, check lubrication frequently. Lights* Clean the headlights on a regular basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, taillights, turn signal lights, and other lights are alloperating properly and installed securely. Alsocheck h...

Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat belt system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjustersand 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 steer- ing system, such as exc...

When performing any inspection or maintenancework on your vehicle, always take care to preventserious accidental injury to yourself or damage tothe vehicle. The following are general precau-tions which should be closely observed. WARNING ● Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap-ply the parking brak...

HR16DE Engine Model 1. Engine oil filler cap 2. Brake and clutch (*1) fluid reservoir 3. Air cleaner 4. Battery 5. Fuse/fusible link box 6. Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)dipstick (*2) 7. Radiator cap 8. Engine coolant reservoir 9. Engine oil dipstick 10. Drive belt location11. Windshield-washer ...

MR18DE Engine Model 1. Engine oil filler cap 2. Brake and clutch (*1) fluid reservoir 3. Air cleaner 4. Battery 5. Fuse/Fusible link box 6. Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)/Continuously Variable Transmission(CVT) dipstick (*2) 7. Radiator cap 8. Engine oil dipstick 9. Engine coolant reservoir 10. ...

The engine cooling system is filled at the factorywith Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant (blue) toprovide year-round anti-freeze and coolant pro-tection. The anti-freeze solution contains rust andcorrosion inhibitors. Additional engine coolingsystem additives are not necessary. WARNING ● Never remove th...

CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT A NISSAN dealer can change the engine coolant.The service procedure can be found in theNISSAN Service Manual. Improper servicing can result in reducedheater performance and engine overheat-ing. WARNING ● To avoid the danger of being scalded,never change the coolant when the e...

5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. It should be between the H (High) andL (Low) marks 䊊 1 . This is the normal oper- ating oil level range. If the oil level is belowthe L (Low) mark 䊊 2 , remove the oil filler cap and pour recommended oil through theopening. Do not overfill 䊊 3 . ...

4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug 䊊 B . 5. Remove the drain plug 䊊 B with a wrench by turning it counterclockwise and completelydrain the oil. If the oil filter is to be changed, remove andreplace it at this time. See “Changing engineoil filter” later in this section. WARNING ● Prolong...

CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Turn the engine off. 3. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter 䊊 C . 4. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench by turning it counterclockwise. Then removethe oil filter by turning it by h...

CAUTION ● Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT FluidNS-2. Do not mix with other fluids. ● Using transmission fluid other thanGenuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 willdamage the CVT, which is not coveredby the NISSAN new vehicle limitedwarranty. When checking or replacement of CVT fluid isrequired, we recommend your...

For further brake and clutch fluid specificationinformation, refer to “Capacities and recom-mended fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical andconsumer information” section of this manual. WARNING ● Use only new fluid from a sealed con-tainer. Old, inferior or contaminatedfluid may damage the brake and cl...

WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUIDRESERVOIR To check the windshield-washer fluid level, useyour finger to plug the center hole of the cap/tubeassembly, then remove it from the reservoir. Ifthere is no fluid in the tube, add fluid. Add a washer solvent to the windshield-washerfluid reservoir for better cleaning...

Vehicles operated in high temperatures or undersevere conditions require frequent checks of thebattery fluid level. JUMP STARTING If jump starting is necessary, see “Jump starting”in the “In case of emergency” section of thismanual. If the engine does not start by jumpstarting, the battery may have ...

1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of unusual wear, cuts, or fraying. If the belt is in poorcondition, have it replaced or adjusted by aNISSAN dealer. 2. Have the belt checked regularly for condi- tion. REPLACING SPARK PLUGS Platinum-tipped spark plugs (if soequipped) It is not necessary to repl...

WARNING Be sure the engine and ignition switch areoff and that the parking brake is engagedsecurely. CAUTION Be sure to use the correct socket to re-move the spark plugs. An incorrect socketcan damage the spark plugs. If replacement is required, see your NISSANdealer for assistance. The air cleaner ...

CLEANING If your windshield is not clear after using thewindshield washer or if a wiper blade chatterswhen running, wax or other material may be onthe blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with a washersolution or a mild detergent. Your windshield isclean if beads do not form when...

Be careful not to let anything get into the washernozzle 䊊 A . This may cause clogging or improper windshield washer operation. If something getsinto the nozzle, remove it with a needle or smallpin 䊊 B . Rear window wiper blade Contact a NISSAN dealer if checking or replace-ment is required. If the ...

Under some driving or climate conditions, occa-sional brake squeak, squeal or other noise maybe heard. Occasional brake noise during light tomoderate stops is normal and does not affect thefunction or performance of the brake system. Proper brake inspection intervals shouldbe followed. For more info...

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUTION Never use a fuse of a higher or loweramperage rating than specified on thefuse box cover. This could damage theelectrical system or cause a fire. If any electrical equipment does not come on,check for an open fuse. 1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch ar...

Fusible links If any electrical equipment does not operate andthe fuses are in good condition, check the fusiblelinks in the holders 䊊 1 , 䊊 2 and 䊊 3 . If any of these fusible links are melted, replace only with genuineNISSAN parts. For checking and replacing the fusible links inholders 䊊 2 and 䊊 3...

4. If the fuse is open 䊊 A , replace it with an equivalent good fuse 䊊 B . 5. Push the fuse box cover to install. 6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired by a NISSANdealer. CAUTION Be careful not to allow children to swallowthe battery or removed parts. Type A WD...

FCC Notice:Changes or modifications not expressly ap-proved by the party responsible for compli-ance could void the user’s authority to op-erate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) T...

4. Close the lid securely as illustrated 䊊 C 䊊 D . 5. Operate the buttons to check the operation. See a NISSAN dealer if you need assistance forreplacement. FCC Notice:Changes or modifications not expressly ap-proved by the party responsible for compli-ance could void the user’s authority to op-erat...

● High pressure halogen gas is sealedinside the halogen bulb. The bulb maybreak if the glass envelope is scratchedor the bulb is dropped. ● Use the same number and wattage asshown in the chart. Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of theexterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. Atemperature ...

Replacement procedures All other lights are either type A, B, C or D. Whenreplacing a bulb, first remove the lens, lampand/or cover. Indicates bulb removal Indicates bulb installation Use a cloth to protect the housing. SDI1805 Interior light SDI1499A 8-32 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Use a cloth to protect the housing. Open the trunk to access the bulb base. Use a cloth to protect the housing. Map lights (if so equipped) WDI0624 High-mounted stop light (sedan) LDI0625 Luggage compartment light (Hatchback) SDI1873 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-33

If you have a flat tire, see “Flat tire” in the“In case of emergency” section of thismanual. TIRE PRESSURE Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) (if so equipped) This vehicle is equipped with the TirePressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . Itmonitors tire pressure of all tires exceptthe spare. When the ...

Tire and loading information label 䊊 1 Seating capacity: The maximum num-ber of occupants that can be seatedin the vehicle. 䊊 2 Vehicle load limit: See “Vehicle load-ing information” in the “Technical andconsumer information” section. 䊊 3 Original tire size: The size of the tiresoriginally installed...

Checking tire pressure 1. Remove the valve stem cap from the tire. 2. Press the pressure gauge squarely onto the valve stem. Do not press toohard or force the valve stem side-ways, or air will escape. If the hissingsound of air escaping from the tire isheard while checking the pressure,reposition th...

TIRE LABELING Federal law requires tire manufacturers toplace standardized information on thesidewall of all tires. This information iden-tifies and describes the fundamentalcharacteristics of the tire and also pro-vides the tire identification number (TIN)for safety standard certification. The TINc...

䊊 7 The word “radial” The word “radial” is shown if the tire hasradial structure. 䊊 8 Manufacturer or brand name Manufacturer or brand name is shown. Other Tire-related Terminology In addition to the many terms that aredefined throughout this section, IntendedOutboard Sidewall is (1) the sidewall th...

For additional traction on icy roads, studded tiresmay be used. However, some U.S. states andCanadian provinces prohibit their use. Checklocal, state and provincial laws before installingstudded tires. Skid and traction capabilities ofstudded snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may bepoorer than that ...

Wheel nut tightening torque: 83 ft-lb (113 N·m) The wheel nuts must be kept tight-ened to specifications at all times. Itis recommended that wheel nuts betightened to specification at eachtire rotation interval. WARNING ● After rotating the tires, check andadjust the tire pressure. ● Retighten the w...

Replacing wheels and tires When replacing a tire, use the same size, treaddesign, speed rating and load carrying capacityas originally equipped. Recommended types andsizes are shown in “Wheels and tires” in the“Technical and consumer information” section ofthis manual. WARNING ● The use of tires oth...

● For additional information regardingtires, refer to “Important Tire SafetyInformation” (US) or “Tire Safety Infor-mation” (Canada) in the Warranty In-formation Booklet. Care of wheels ● Wash the wheels when washing the vehicleto maintain their appearance. ● Clean the inner side of the wheels when ...

9 Technical and consumer information Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Fuel recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4Engine oil and oil filter recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 9-6Air conditioner system (if so equipped)refrigerant and o...

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the proceduredescribed in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity. Capacity (Approximate) US measure Imp measure Liter Recommended Flu...

FUEL RECOMMENDATION Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octanerating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-ber (Research octane number 91) . CAUTION ● Using a fuel other than that specifiedcould adversely affect the emissioncontrol system, and may also affect thewarranty coverage. ● Under no c...

E–85 fuel E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuelethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 canonly be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) . Donot use E-85 in your vehicle. U.S. governmentregulations require fuel ethanol dispensingpumps to be identified by a small, square, orangeand black la...

Your engine was filled with a high-quality engineoil when it was built. You do not have to changethe oil before the first recommended changeinterval. Oil and filter change intervals dependupon how you use your vehicle. Operation under the following conditions mayrequire more frequent oil and filter ...

ENGINE Model HR16DE MR18DE Type Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinder, inline 4-cylinder, inline Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.071 x 3.291 (78.0 x 83.6) 3.307 x 3.192 (84.0 x 81.1) Displacement cu in (cm 3 ) 97.51 (1,598) 109.65 (1,797) Firing order 1–3–4–2 1–3–4–...

WHEELS AND TIRES Wheel type Size Offset in (mm) Aluminum and steel 14 x 5.0JJ15 x 5.5JJ16 x 6.0J 1.57 (40)1.57 (40)1.57 (40) Tire size P185/65R14P185/65R15P195/55R16 Spare tire T125/70D15 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Unit: in (mm) Body Type Hatchback Sedan Overall length 169.2 (4,297) 176.1 (4,473) Overal...

When planning to drive your NISSAN ve-hicle in another country, you should first find out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehi-cle’s engine. Using fuel with an octane rating that is too lowmay cause engine damage. All gasoline vehiclesmust be operated with unleaded gasoline. There-fore, a...

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER The number is stamped on the engine as shown. F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.CERTIFICATION LABEL The Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle SafetyStandard (F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.) certification la-bel is affixed as shown. This label contains valu-able vehicle information, such as: Gross VehicleWei...

Use the following steps to mount the front licenseplate: Before mounting the license plate, confirm thatthe following parts are enclosed in the plasticbag: ● License plate bracket ● License plate bracket screws x 2 ● License plate screws x 2 ● Screw grommets x 2 1. Hold the license plate bracket 䊊 1...

5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded onthe vehicle. That weight may notsafely exceed the available cargo andluggage load capacity calculated inStep 4. Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirmthat you do not exceed the Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross AxleW...

Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle. FLAT TOWING Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on theground is sometimes called flat towing. Thismethod is sometimes used when towing a vehiclebehind a recreational vehicle, such as a motorhome. CAUTION ● Failure to follow these guidelines canresult in s...

WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire isbased on straight-ahead braking tractiontests, and does not include acceleration,cornering, hydroplaning, or peak tractioncharacteristics. Temperature A, B and C The temperature grades are A (the highest) , B,and C, representing the tire’s resistanc...

If you believe that your vehicle has a de-fect which could cause a crash or couldcause injury or death, you should immedi-ately inform the National Highway TrafficSafety Administration (NHTSA) in addi-tion to notifying NISSAN. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, itmay open an investigation, and if...

the type of personally identifying data routinelyacquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip-ment is required and access to the vehicle or theEDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manu-facturer and NISSAN dealer, other parties, suchas law enforcement, th...

Insist on the use of genuine NISSANcollision parts! If you want your vehicle to be restored using partsmade to NISSAN’s original exacting specifica-tions – if you want to help it to last and hold itsresale value, the solution is simple. Tell your insurance agent and your repair shop toonly use Genui...

RECOMMENDED FUEL: Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octanerating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-ber (Research octane number 91) . CAUTION ● Using a fuel other than that specifiedcould adversely affect the emissioncontrol system, and may also affect thewarranty coverage. ● Under no cir...

® 2011 V E R S A OWN E R’S MAN UAL For your s afet y, read carefully and keep in this vehicle. 2011 NIS S AN VE RS A C11-D Printing : May 2010 Publication No.: O M1E 0C11U0 Printed in U .S.A. C11-D ' 11