Nissan 2009 Versa Hatchback - Owner's Manual Manuel d'utilisateur

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSANowners. This vehicle is delivered to you withconfidence. It was produced using the latesttechniques and str

Hatchback1. Rear hatch opener switch/NISSANIntelligent Key™ (P. 3-23, 3-13)2. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-19)3. Antenna (P. 4-28)4. Child safet

Front passenger’s power windowswitchThe passenger’s window switch operates onlythe corresponding passenger’swindow.To openthewindow,pushtheswitchandho

Auto-reverse functionThe auto-reverse function canbe activated whena window is closed by automatic operation.Depending on the environment or drivingco

AUTOMATIC MOONROOFThe moonroof will only operate when the ignitionswitch is placed in the ON position. The auto-matic moonroof is operational for abou

Auto reverse function (when closing ortilting down the moonroof)The auto reverse function can be activated whenthe moonroof is closed or tilted down b

The interior light has a three-position switch andoperates regardless of ignition switch position.When the switch is in the ON position䊊1, theinterior

The light illuminates when the rear hatch isopened. When the rear hatch is closed, the lightwill turn off.The light also illuminates with other interi

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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsKeys...3-2NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system keys...3-2NISSAN Inte

1. Two master keys (black) with transpon-der chip and chrome NISSAN brandsymbol on one side2. Transponder chip3. Key number plateA key number plate is

1. Two Intelligent Keys2. Mechanical keys (inside IntelligentKeys)3. Key number plateNISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™ (if soequipped)Yourvehiclecanonlybedriven

Sedan1. Interior trunk lid release (P. 3-26 )2. Rear window defroster switch (P. 2-19)3. Antenna (P. 4-28)4. Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-6)5. F

CAUTIONAlways carry the mechanical key installedin the Intelligent Key slot.WARNING● Always have the doors locked whiledriving. Along withthe use ofse

Power (if so equipped)Thepower doorlocksystem allowsyouto lockorunlock all doors at the same time.Turning the key toward thefront䊊1of the vehiclelocks

Lockout protectionWhen the power door lock switch (driver’s orfront passenger’s side) is moved to the lockpositionwiththekeyintheignitionswitchandanyd

WARNING● Radio waves could adversely affectelectric medical equipment. Those whouse a pacemaker should contact theelectric medical equipment manufac-t

HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESSENTRY SYSTEMLocking doors1. Close all windows.2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.3. Close all doors and the rear hatc

Pushthe buttonon the keyfobagainwithin5 seconds.● All doors and the rear hatch/trunk unlock.● The hazard warning lights flash once if alldoors are com

1. Two Intelligent Keys2. Mechanical keys (inside IntelligentKeys)3. Key number plateWARNING● Radio waves could adversely affectelectric medical equip

When the Intelligent Key battery is low, the Intel-ligent Key warning light () will blink greenfor about 30 seconds after the ignition switch isturned

IftheIntelligent Keyistoocloseto the doorglass,handle orrear bumper, the request switches maynot function.When the Intelligent Key is within the opera

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™OPERATIONYou can lock or unlock the doors without takingthe key out of your pocket or bag.When you carry the Intelligent Key wi

1. Cargo cover (hatchback model only)(P. 2-27)2. Rear seat (P. 1-4)3. Interior lights (P. 2-34)4. Front seat (P. 1-2)5. Sun visors (P. 3-28)6. Moonroo

● Doors do not lock with the door handlerequest switch or the rear hatch/trunk re-quest switch with the Intelligent Key insidethe vehicle and a beep s

● When the Intelligent Key is placed ontop of the rear parcel shelf.● When the Intelligent Key is placed onthe cargo cover.● When the Intelligent Key

Theinterior light illuminatesfor 30 secondswhena door is unlocked and the room light switch is inthe DOOR position.Theinteriorlightcan be turned off w

Locking doors1. Place the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-tion.2. Close all doors and the rear hatch/trunk.3. Push thebutton on the IntelligentKey.4.

● Inserting the mechanicalkey intothe ignitionswitchTheinterior light illuminatesfor 30 secondswhena door is unlocked and the room light switch is int

The hazard warning lights will flash once and thehorn will sound once to confirm that the hornbeep feature has been reactivated.Deactivating the horn

Audible reminder and warning whenthe engine stopsWhen the P position selecting warning light() (CVT models) in the instrument panelblinks in red:● Mak

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDESymptom Possible Cause RemedyWhen pushing the doorhandle request switchThe front door beep sounds for approxi-mately 2 seconds.Th

1. Pull the hood lock release handle䊊1locatedbelow the instrument panel until the hoodsprings up slightly.2. Locatethelever䊊2inbetweenthehoodandgrille

WARNINGThe rear hatch must be closed securelybefore driving. An open rear hatch couldallow dangerous exhaust gases to bedrawn inside the vehicle.OPENI

1. Outside mirror control switch(if so equipped) (P. 3-29)2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-19)3. Steering wheel switch

REAR HATCH RELEASETherearhatchreleasemechanismallowstherearhatch to be opened in the event of a dischargedbattery.To release the rear hatch from the i

OPENING THE TRUNK LIDTo open the trunk lid, unlock it with one of thefollowing operations, then push the openerswitch䊊A.● Push the trunk request switc

INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASEWARNINGClosely supervise children when they arearound cars to prevent them from playingand becoming locked in the trunk wher

FUEL-FILLER CAPThe fuel-filler cap is a ratcheting type. Turn thecap counterclockwise to remove. To tighten, turnthe cap clockwise until ratcheting cl

CAUTION● If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,flush it away with water to avoid paintdamage.● Insert the fuel-fillercap straight into thefuel-filler

VANITY MIRRORS (if so equipped)To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visordown and slide the mirror cover open. Somevanity mirrors are illuminated

WARNING● Objects viewed in the outside mirror onthe passenger side are closer than theyappear. Be careful when moving to theright. Using only this mir

4 Heater, air conditioner, audio and phonesystemsVents ...4-2Heater and air conditioner ...

Adjust air flow open/close䊊1Adjust air flow direction䊊2CenterSAA1176Center upperSAA1177SidesSAA1178VENTS4-2 Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone s

WARNING● The air conditioner cooling function op-erates only when the engine is running.● Do not leave children or adults whowould normally require th

HR16DE1. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)2. Brake and clutch (*1) fluid reservoir(P. 8-15)3. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)4. Battery (P. 8-16)5. Fuse/fusible li

— Air flows mainly from footoutlets.— Air flows from defroster outletsand foot outlets.— Air flows mainly from defrosteroutlets.Temperature control di

3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-tion.4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-sired position between the middle and thehot posi

4. Push the button. The indicator lightcomes on.5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-sired position.● For quick cooling when the outside tem

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The air conditioner system in your NISSAN ve-hicle is charged with a refrigerant designed withthe environment in mind.This refrigerant does not harm t

RADIOTurn the ignition key to the ACC or ON positionand press the PWR button to turn the radio on. Ifyoulisten totheradiowiththe enginenotrunning,the

SATELLITE RADIO RECEPTION (if soequipped)When the satellite radio is used for the first timeor the battery has been replaced, the satelliteradio may n

● Do not expose the CD to direct sun-light.● CDs that are in poor condition or aredirty, scratched or covered with finger-prints may not work properly

● ID3 tag — The ID3 tag is the part of theencoded MP3 file that contains informationaboutthedigitalmusicfilesuchassongtitle,artist, album title, encod

MR18DE1. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)2. Brake and clutch (*1) fluid reservoir(P. 8-15)3. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)4. Battery (P. 8-16)5. Fuse/fusible li

Specification chart:Supported media CD, CD-R, CD-RWSupported file systems ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Apple ISO, Romeo, Joliet * ISO9660 Level 3 (

Troubleshooting guide:Symptom Cause and CountermeasureCannot playCheck if the disc was inserted correctly.Check if the disc is scratched or dirty.Chec

1. PRESET A·B·C button2.CD eject button3. TUNE/SEEK buttons4. CD insert slot5. CD button6. FM·AM button7. Station select (1 - 6) buttons8.(CD seek/tra

MENU button (BASS, TREBLE, FADE, BAL-ANCE and CLOCK):Press the MENU button to change the mode asfollows:BAS → TRE → FAD → BAL → CLK → Audio →BASTo adj

TUNE/SEEK buttons:Manual tuningPresstheor buttonforless than 0.5seconds for manual tuning.SEEK tuningPress theor button for more than1.5 seconds to se

RDM button:When the RDMbutton ispressed while thecom-pact disc is beingplayed, the play pattern can bechanged as follows:RDM ←→ NormalRDM: Tracks from

1.CD LOAD button2. CD insert slot3. PRESET A·B·C button4. CD button5. RADIO button*6.CD eject button7. DISP button8. CLOCK button9. SEEK/TRACK/FILE bu

FM/AM/SAT RADIO WITHCOMPACT DISC (CD) CHANGER (ifso equipped)For all operation precautions, see ⬙Audio opera-tion precautions⬙ earlier in this section

FM display modeTo change the text displayed while listening toanFM station that broadcasts with Radio Data Sys-tem (RDS), press the DISP button. The D

● Title mode displays the song title, showname, or temperature of the selected satel-lite radio station.SCRL (Scroll) button:Press the SCRL button to

WarninglightName PageorAnti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS) warn-ing light (if soequipped)2-7orBrake warning light 2-7Charge warning light 2-8Door open warni

5. Other buttons can be set in the same man-ner.If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuseopens, the radio memory will be canceled. In thatc

thebuttonispressed.(When the last trackon thecompact disc is skipped through, the first trackwill be played.)TUNE/FF·REW/FOLDER:While playing a CD wit

All discs:● Press and hold thebutton for morethan1.5seconds.Thecompactdiscswillbeejected one by one. If a disc is not removedwithin 15 seconds, or the

1. Tuning switch2. Phone operation switch3. POWER on and SOURCE selectswitch4. Volume control switchSTEERING WHEEL SWITCH FORAUDIO CONTROL (if so equi

ANTENNAThe antenna should be placed in the rearwardposition䊊1for maximum radio reception.The antenna cannot be shortened, but can befolded down or rem

CAUTION● Keep the antenna as far away as pos-sible from the electronic controlmodules.● Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in(20 cm) away from the elec

Your NISSAN is equipped with the Bluetooth姞Hands-Free Phone System. If you have a com-patible Bluetooth姞 enabled cellular phone, youcan set upthe wire

– Your cellular phone is locked to prevent itfrom being dialed.● When the radio wave condition is not idealor ambient sound is too loud, it may bediff

Operating tipsTo get the best performance out of the NISSANVoiceRecognition system, observe thefollowing:● Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet a

● Numbers can be spoken in small groups.The system will prompt you to continue en-tering digits, if desired.Example: 1-800-662-6200– “One eight zero z

IndicatorlightName PageLow temperatureindicator light (blue)2-12Malfunction Indica-tor Light (MIL)2-12Overdrive OFF indi-cator light (A/T /CVT models)

PHONE/ENDPress thebutton to cancel a VRsession or end a call.GETTING STARTEDThe following procedures will help you getstarted using the Bluetooth姞 Han

4. Say: “New phone”䊊C. Thesystem acknowl-edges the command and asks you to initiatepairing from the phone handset䊊D.The pairing procedure of the cellu

For additional command options, see “List ofvoice commands” later in this section.LIST OF VOICE COMMANDSMain Menu“Call”or “Call International”“Phone B

If a redial number does not exist, the systemannounces, “There is no number to redial” andends the VR session.“Call back”䊊DUsetheCallBackcommandtodial

NOTE:Each phone has its own separate phonebook. You cannot access Phone A’s phonebook if you are currently connected withPhone B.“New entry”䊊AUse the

The transfer procedure varies according to eachcellular phone. See the cellular phone Owner’sManual for details. You can also visitwww.nissanusa.com/b

“Setup”Main Menu“Setup”“Pair Phone”䊊A“List Phone”䊊B“Select Phone”䊊C“Change Priority”䊊D“Delete Phone”䊊E“Select Ringtone”䊊F“Bluetooth Off”䊊GUse the Setu

and you change the priority level of Phone C toLevel 1, then:Priority Level 1 = Phone CPriority Level 2 = Phone BPriority Level 3 = Phone A“Delete pho

6. Voice memory A or memory B is selectedautomatically. If both memory locations arealready in use, the system will prompt you tooverwrite one. Follow

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEThe system should respond correctly to all voicecommands without difficulty. If problems are en-countered, try the following solu

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5 Starting and drivingPrecautions when starting and driving...5-2Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...5-2Three-way catalyst...

WARNING● Do not leave children or adults whowould normally require the assistanceof others alone in your vehicle. Petsshould also not be left alone. T

● 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 l

● TheTPMS willactivateonlywhenthevehicleis driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25km/h). Also, this system may not detect asudden drop in tire pressure (for

Some examples are:– Facilities orelectric devicesusing similarradiofrequencies are near the vehicle.– If a transmitter set to similar frequencies isbe

● If you decide that it is not safe to return thevehicleto the roadsurface basedonvehicle,road or traffic conditions, gradually slow thevehicle to a s

WARNING● Never remove or turn the key to theLOCK position while driving. The steer-ing wheel will lock. This may cause thedriver to lose control of th

Operating rangeThe Intelligent Key functions can only be usedwhen the Intelligent Key is within the specifiedoperating range.When the Intelligent Key

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLETRANSMISSION (CVT)The ignition lock is designed so that the ignitionswitch cannot be turned to the LOCK positionuntil the selecto

1 Safety—Seats, seat belts andsupplemental restraint systemSeats ...1-2Front manual seat adjustment ...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONTheignitionlockisdesignedsothekeycannotbeturned to the LOCK position and removed untilthe shift selector is moved to the P (Park

MANUAL TRANSMISSIONThe ignition switch includes a device that helpsprevent accidental removal of the key while driving.The key can only be removed whe

ACC: (Accessories) (2)This position activates electrical accessoriessuch as the radiowhen theengine is not running.ON: Normal operating position (3)Th

1. Apply the parking brake.2. AT or CVT model:Move the shift selector to P (Park) or N(Neutral). P (Park) is recommended.The shift selector cannot be

CAUTIONDo not operate the starter for more than15 seconds at a time. If the engine doesnot start, turn the key off and wait 10seconds before cranking

To move the shift selector:Push the button䊊Awhile depressing thebrake pedalPush the button䊊Ato shiftShift without pushing button䊊AShiftingAfter starti

N (Neutral):Neitherforward nor reversegear is engaged.Theengine can be started in this position. You mayshift to N (Neutral) and restart a stalled eng

Accelerator downshift— in D position —For passing or hill climbing, depress the accel-erator pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmis-sion down in

CAUTIONWhen stopping the vehicle on an uphillgrade, do not hold the vehicle by depress-ing the accelerator pedal. The foot brakeshould be used for thi

WARNINGApply the parking brake if the selectorlever is in any position while the engine isnot running. Failure to do so could causethe vehicle to move

This manual includes information for all optionsavailable on this model. Therefore, you may findsome information that does not apply to yourvehicle.Al

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 acc

Shift lock releaseIfthebatteryisdischarged, theshiftselectorlevermaynotbemovedfromthe P(Park)positionevenwith the brake pedal depressed.To move the sh

Each time the engine is started, or when theselector leveris shifted to any position other thanD (Drive), the Overdrive off mode will be auto-maticall

ShiftingTo change gears, or when upshifting or down-shifting, depress the clutch pedal fully, shift intothe appropriate gear, then release the clutchs

Suggested maximum speed in eachgearDownshift to a lower gear if the engine is notrunning smoothly, or if you need to accelerate.Do not exceed the maxi

1. ACCEL/RES switch2. COAST/SET switch3. CANCEL switch4. ON/OFF switchPRECAUTIONS ON CRUISECONTROL● If the cruise control system malfunctions, itcance

● The vehicle may not maintain the set speedwhen going up or down steep hills. If thishappens, drive without the cruise control.To cancel the preset s

● Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintaincruising speeds with a constant acceleratorposition.● Drive at moderate speeds on the highway.Driving at hig

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

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

WARNING● While driving on a slippery surface, becareful when braking, accelerating ordownshifting. Abrupt braking or accel-erating could cause the whe

Forward and backwardPull the lever up and hold it while you slide theseatforward or backwardto the desiredposition.Release the lever to lock the seat

WARNINGDo not pump the brake pedal. Doing somay result in increased stoppingdistances.Self-test featureThe ABS includes electronic sensors, electricpu

DRAINING OF COOLANT WATERIf the vehicle is to be left outside without anti-freeze, drain the cooling system, including theengine block. Refill before

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if soequipped)WARNING● Do not use your engine block heaterwith an ungrounded electrical systemor a 2-pronged adapter. You can be

6 In case of emergencyFlat tire...6-2Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...6-2Changing a flat tire .

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORINGSYSTEM (TPMS)This vehicle is equipped with the Tire PressureMonitoring System (TPMS). It monitors tire pres-sure of all tires

WARNING● Make sure the parking brake is securelyapplied and the transmission is shiftedinto P (Park), or the manual transmis-sion into R (Reverse).● N

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

Jacking up vehicle and removing thedamaged tireWARNING● Never get under the vehicle while it issupported only by the jack. If it is nec-essary to work

Always refer to the proper illustrations for thecorrect placement and jack-up points for yourspecific vehicle model and jack type.Carefully read theca

4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tiretouches the ground. Then, with the wheelnut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securelyin thesequence illustrate

FOLDING REAR SEAT (if soequipped)䊊1Remove the cargo cover (hatchback modelonly) from the rear seatback.䊊2Pull the knob䊊Ato fold each seatbackdown.WARN

● Whenever working on or near a battery,always wear suitable eye protectors (forexample, goggles or industrial safetyspectacles) and remove rings, met

● Make sure the jumper cables do nottouch moving parts in the engine com-partment and that the cable clamps donot contact any other metal.5. Start the

3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen forsteam or coolant escaping from the radiatorbefore opening the hood. (If steam or cool-ant is escaping, t

For information about towing your vehicle behinda recreational vehicle (RV), refer to “Flat towing”in the “Technical andconsumer information”sec-tion

CAUTION● Never tow Automatic Transmission (AT)or Continuously Variable Transmission(CVT) models with the front wheels onthe ground or four wheels on t

Pulling a stuck vehicleFront (if so equipped)Do not use the hook (if so equipped) to tow thevehicle.RearDo not use the hook to tow the vehicle.Rocking

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7 Appearance and careCleaning exterior ...7-2Washing ...7-2Waxing...

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

REMOVING SPOTSRemove tar and oilspots, industrial dust, insects,and tree sap as quickly as possible from thesurface of the paint to avoid lasting dama

Type BPull the knob䊊1to fold each seatback down䊊2.When returning the seatbackto the upright posi-tion,makesuretheseatbeltisrouted through theguide䊊A.W

Occasionally remove loose dust from the interiortrim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuumcleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe the vinyl andleather

Floor mat positioning aid (driver’s sideonly)This vehicle includes a front floor mat bracket toact as a floor mat positioning aid. NISSAN floormats ha

TemperatureHigh temperatures accelerate the rate of corro-sion to those parts which are not well ventilated.Air pollutionIndustrial pollution, the pre

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourselfMaintenance requirements...8-2General maintenance ...8-2Explanation

Your new NISSAN has been designed to haveminimum maintenance requirements with longservice intervals to save you both time andmoney. However, some day

When driving in areas using road salt or othercorrosive materials, check lubrication frequently.Lights* Clean the headlights on a regular basis.Make s

and are installed securely. Check the belt web-bing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.SteeringwheelCheckforchangesinthesteer-ing system, such as exces

When performing any inspection or maintenancework on your vehicle, always take care to preventserious accidental injury to yourself ordamage tothe veh

HR16DE Engine Model1. Engine oil filler cap2. Brake and clutch (*1) fluid reservoir3. Air cleaner4. Battery5. Fuse/Fusible link box6. Automatic Transm

MR18DE Engine Model1. Engine oil filler cap2. Brake and clutch (*1) fluid reservoir3. Air cleaner4. Battery5. Fuse/Fusible link box6. Automatic Transm

FRONT-SEAT ACTIVE HEADRESTRAINTSWARNING● Always adjust the head restraints prop-erly as specified in this section. Failureto do so can reduce the effe

The engine cooling system is filled at the factorywith Genuine NISSAN Long LifeAntifreeze/Coolant to provide year-round anti-freeze and coolant protec

CHANGING ENGINE COOLANTANISSANdealercanchangetheenginecoolant.The service procedure can be found in theNISSAN Service Manual.Improper servicing can re

5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oillevel. It should be between the H (High) andL (Low) marks䊊1. This is the normal oper-ating oil level ran

5. Remove the drain plug䊊Bwith a wrench byturning it counterclockwise and completelydrain the oil.If the oil filter is to be changed, remove andreplac

CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and applythe parking brake.2. Turn the engine off.3. Place a large drain pan under th

WARNING● When the engine is running, keephands, jewelry and clothing away fromany moving parts such as the coolingfan and drive belts.● Automatic tran

4. Remove the dipstick.5. Wipe the dipstick clean with lint-free paper.6. Reinsert the dipstick into the dipstick tubeas far as it will go.7. Remove t

For further brake and clutch fluid specificationinformation, refer to “Capacities and recom-mended fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical andconsumer info

WINDOW WASHER FLUIDRESERVOIRTo check the window washer fluid level, use yourfinger to plug the center hole of the cap/tubeassembly, then remove it fro

● Do not operate the vehicle if the fluid inthe battery is low. Low battery fluid cancause a higher load on the batterywhich can generate heat, reduce

Adjust the head restraint so the center is levelwith the center of your ears.PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELTUSAGEIf you are wearing your seat belt properly a

Vehicles operated in high temperatures or undersevere conditions require frequent checks of thebattery fluid level.JUMP STARTINGIf jump starting is ne

WARNINGBe sure the ignition switch is in the OFF orLOCK position before servicing drive belt.The engine could rotate unexpectedly.1. Visually inspect

The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned andreused. Replace it according to the maintenancelog shown in the “NISSAN Service and Mainte-nanceGuide.

REPLACINGReplace the wiper blades if they are worn.1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.2. Push and hold the release tab䊊A, and thenmove the

Rear window wiper bladeContact a NISSAN dealer if checking or replace-ment is required.If the brakes do not operate properly, have thebrakes checked b

Twotypesoffuses are used. TypeA isused in thefuse boxes in the engine compartment. Type B isused in the passenger compartment fuse box.Type A fuses ar

3. Remove the fuse box cover by pushing thetab䊊1and lifting the cover up from the rightside䊊2, then the left side䊊3.4. Remove the fuse with the fuse p

PASSENGER COMPARTMENTCAUTIONNever use a fuse of a higher or loweramperage rating than specified on thefuse box cover. This could damage theelectrical

CAUTIONBecarefulnottoallow children to swallowthe battery or removed parts.Type BLDI0456BATTERY REPLACEMENT8-26 Maintenance and do-it-yourself墌 REVIEW

KEYFOBReplace the battery in the keyfob as follows:䊊1Open the lid using a coin䊊A.䊊2Remove the battery䊊B.䊊3Install a new battery䊊Cwith the “+” facingdo

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

This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and RSS-210 of IndustryCanada.Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device m

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.F

● High pressure halogen gas is sealedinside the halogen bulb. The bulb maybreak if the glass envelope is scratchedor the bulb is dropped.● Use the sam

䊊1Front view1. Interior map lights (if so equipped)2. Interior light3. Front fog light (if so equipped)4. Headlight assembly䊊2Rear view (hatchback)䊊3R

Replacement proceduresAll other lights are eithertype A, B,C orD. Whenreplacing a bulb, first remove the lens, lampand/or cover.Indicates bulb removal

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)WDI0624High-m

If you have a flat tire, see the “In case ofemergency” section of this manual.TIRE PRESSURETire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS)This vehicle is equipp

Incorrect tire pressure, including un-der inflation, may adversely affecttire life and vehicle handling.WARNING● Improperly inflated tires can failsud

Tire and loading information label䊊1Seatingcapacity:Themaximumnum-ber of occupants that can be seatedin the vehicle.䊊2Vehicle load limit: See loading

Checking tire pressure1. Remove the valve stem cap from thetire.2. Press the pressure gauge squarelyontothevalvestem. Donotpresstoohard or force the v

WARNING● Always route the shoulder belt overyour shoulder and across your chest.Never put the belt behind your back,under your armor across your neck.

䊊1Tiresize(example:P215/65R1595H)1. P: The “P” indicates the tire is de-signedforpassengervehicles(notalltires have this information).2. Three-digit n

䊊2TIN (Tire Identification Number) for anew tire (example: DOT XX XX XXXXXXX)1. DOT: Abbreviation for the “Depart-ment Of Transportation” The symbolca

䊊7The word “radial”The word “radial” is shown if the tire hasradial structure.䊊8Manufacturer or brand nameManufacturer or brand name is shown.Other Ti

studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities ofstuddedsnowtiresonwetordrysurfacesmaybepoorer than that of non-studded snow tires.TIRE CHAINSUseof tir

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

Replacing wheels and tiresWhen replacing a tire, use the same size, treaddesign, speed rating and load carrying capacityas originally equipped. Recomm

● For additional information regardingtires, refer to “Important Tire SafetyInformation”(US) or “Tire Safety Infor-mation” (Canada) in the Warranty In

9 Technical and consumer informationCapacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...9-2Fuel recommendation . . . ...9-4Engine

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the proceduredescribed in the

Capacity (Approximate)US measure Imp measure Liter Recommended Fluids and LubricantsAir conditioning system refrigerant — — HFC-134a (R-134a) *5Air co

CHILD SAFETYChildren need adults to help protect them.They need to be properly restrained.In addition to the general information in thismanual, child

FUEL RECOMMENDATIONUse unleaded regular gasoline with an octanerating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-ber (Research octane number 91).CAUTIO

E–85 fuelE-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuelethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 canonly be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) . Do

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTERRECOMMENDATIONSSelecting the correct oilIt is essentialto choosethe correctgrade, qualityand viscosity engine oil to ensure s

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.

ENGINEModel HR16DE MR18DEType Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHCCylinder arrangement 4-cylinder, inline 4-cylinder, inlineBore x Stroke i

WHEELS AND TIRESWheel type Size Offset in (mm)Aluminum and steel 14 x 5.0JJ15 x 5.5JJ1.57 (40)Tire size P185/65R14P185/65R15Spare tire T125/70D14T125/

When planning to drive your NISSAN ve-hicle in another country, you should first findout if the fuel available is suitable for your vehi-cle’s engine.

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBERThe number is stamped on the engine as shown.F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.CERTIFICATION LABELThe Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle SafetyStan

TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATIONLABELThe cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire andLoading Information label. The label is located asshown.AIR CONDITIONE

Usethe following stepstomountthefrontlicenseplate:Before mounting the license plate, confirm thatthe following parts are enclosed in the plasticbag:●

80 lbs (36 kg). A booster seat should be used toobtain proper seat belt fit.NISSAN recommends that a child be placed in acommercially available booste

● Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit,Total load capacity - maximum totalweight limit specified of the load(passengers and cargo) for the ve-hicle. Th

Steps for determining correct loadlimit1. Locatethestatement“Thecombinedweight of occupants and cargoshould never exceed XXX kg or XXXlbs”on your vehi

5. Determine the combined weight ofluggage and cargo being loaded onthe vehicle. That weight may notsafelyexceedtheavailablecargoandluggage load capac

Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle.FLAT TOWINGTowing your vehicle with all four wheels on theground is sometimes called flat towing. Thismethodiss

WARNINGThe traction grade assigned to this tire isbased on straight-ahead braking tractiontests, and does not include acceleration,cornering, hydropla

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 Hi

8. Stop the vehicle. Place the transmission se-lector lever in the P (Park) or N (Neutral)position.9. Turn the engine off.10. Repeat steps1-8atleast o

A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the bestsource of service and repair information for yourvehicle. Filled with wiring diagrams, illustrationsandstep

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10 IndexAActive Head Restraint ...1-6Air bag (See supplemental restraintsystem)...1-36Air bag systemFront (See supplement

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Fastening the seat belts1. Adjust the seat. See “Seats” earlier in thissection.䊊2Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractorand insert the tongue i

ClutchClutchfluid...8-15C.M.V.S.S. certification label...9-11Cold weather driving ...5-30Compact disc (CD) player ...

Fuses...8-23Fusible links ...8-24GGascap...3-26GaugeFuelgauge...2-5Odometer...

LightsMaplights...2-34LockChild safety rear door lock...3-6Door locks ...3-4Fuel-filler door lock opener lever...

RecordersEventdata...9-20Refrigerant recommendation ...9-7Registering your vehicle in another country. .9-10Reporting safety def

Tire and Loading Information label...9-12Tirechains...8-41Tireplacard...9-12Tirepressure...8-34Tirerotatio

RECOMMENDED FUEL:Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octanerating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-ber (Research octane number 91).CAUTION●

The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) modeallows theseat belt to extend andretract to allowthe driver and passengers some freedom ofmovementintheseat.

To increase your confidence in the seat belts,check the operation as follows:● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forwardquickly. The retractor should l

WARNING● Only NISSAN seat belt extenders, madeby the same company which made theoriginal equipment seat belts, shouldbe used with NISSAN seat belts.●

WARNING● Infants and small children should al-ways be placed in an appropriate childrestraint while riding in the vehicle.Failure to use a child restr

● When your child restraint is not in use,keep it secured with the LATCH systemor a seat belt to prevent it from beingthrown around in case of a sudde

LATCH lower anchor point locationsThe LATCH anchorsare locatedat the rearof theseat cushion near the seatback. A label is at-tached to the seatback to

LATCH child restraints generally require the useof a top tether strap. See “Top tether strap childrestraint” later in this section for installation in

Top tether anchor point locationsAnchor pointsare located on the backof the rearseats (hatchback model) or on the rear parcelshelf (sedan model).Insta

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATIONUSING LATCHWARNING● Attach LATCH system compatible childrestraints only at the locations shown.For the LATCH lower anchor

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If the seating position does not have an adjust-able head restraint and it is interfering with theproper child restraint fit, try another seating posi

7. Check to make sure the child restraint isproperly secured prior to each use. If thechild restraint is loose, repeat steps 3through 6.Rear-facingFol

3. For child restraints that are equipped withwebbing-mounted attachments, remove anyadditional slack from the anchor attach-ments. Press downward and

CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATIONUSING THE SEAT BELTSWARNING● Even with the NISSAN Advanced AirBag System, never install a rear-facingchild restraint in th

Front-facingFollow these steps to install a front-facing childrestraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rearseats or in the front passenger seat:1.

4. Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fullyextended. At this time, theseat beltretractoris in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)mode (child r

7. If the child restraint is equipped with a toptether strap, route the top tether strap andsecure the tether strap to the tether anchorpoint (rear se

Rear-facingFollow these steps to install a rear-facing childrestraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rearseats:1. Child restraints for infants mus

4. Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on theshoulder belt toremove anyslack inthe belt.5. Remove any additional slack from the childrestraint; pr

7. Check that the retractor is in the ALR modeby trying to pull more seat belt out of theretractor. If you cannot pull any more seatbelt webbing out o

Table ofContentsIllustrated table of contentsSafety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint systemInstruments and controlsPre-driving checks and

● Do not use towels, books, pillows orother items in place of a booster seat.Items such as these may move duringnormal driving or a collision and resu

● Make sure the child’s head will be properlysupported by the booster seat or vehicleseat. The seatback must be at or above thecenter of the child’s e

1. If you must install a booster seat in thefront seat, move the seat to the rear-most position.2. Position the booster seat on the seat. Onlyplace it

4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt lowand snug on the child’s hips. Be sure tofollow the booster seat manufacturer’s in-structions for adjus

PRECAUTIONS ONSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEMThis Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec-tion contains important information concerningthe following sys

WARNING● The front air bags ordinarily will notinflate in the eventof a side impact,rearimpact, rollover, or lower severity fron-tal collision. Always

WARNING● Never let children ride unrestrained orextend their hands or face out of thewindow. Do not attempt to hold them inyour lap or arms. Some exam

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WARNING● Children may be severely injured orkilled when the front air bags, side airbags or curtain air bags inflate if theyare not properly restraine

WARNING● The seat belts, the side air bags andcurtainairbagsare most effective whenyou are sitting well back and upright inthe seat with both feet on

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1. Crash zone sensor2. Supplemental front-impact air bag mod-ules3. Air bag Control Unit (ACU)4. Front seat-mounted side-impactsupplemental air bag mo

this section for further details. One front air baginflating does not indicate improper performanceof the system.If you have any questions about your

Status lightThe front passenger air bag status lightislocated near the climate controls. The light oper-ates as follows:● Unoccupied passenger’s seat:

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,

● Do not make unauthorized changes toyour vehicle’s electrical system, sus-pension system or front end structure.This could affect proper operation of

inflate if the forces in another type of collision aresimilar to those of a higher severity side impact.Theyaredesignedtoinflateonthesidewherethevehic

● Work around and on the side air bagand curtain air bag systems should bedone by a NISSAN dealer. Installationof electrical equipment should also bed

1. SRS Air Bag Warning Labels (locatedon the sun visors)2. SRS Side Air Bag Warning Labels (lo-cated on the door pillar)SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAGWARNING LA

Repair and replacement procedureThe front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bagsand pretensioners are designed to inflate on aone-time-only basis.

0 Illustrated table of contentsAir bags, seat belts and child restraints ...0-2Exterior front ...0-3Exte

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2 Instruments and controlsInstrument panel...2-2Meters and gauges ...2-3Speedometer and o

1. Outside mirror control switch(if so equipped) (P. 3-29)2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-19)3. Steering wheel switch

1. Tachometer2. Speedometer3. Fuel gauge4. Odometer (total/twin trip)5. Automatic Transmission (A/T)/Continuously Variable Transmission(CVT) position

Odometer/Twin trip odometerThe odometer/twin trip odometer is displayedwhen the ignition switch is placed in the ONposition.The odometer䊊1records the

FUEL GAUGEThe gauge indicates the approximate fuel levelin the tank.The gauge may move slightly during braking,turning, acceleration, or going up or d

or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)warning light (if so equipped)Low tire pressure warning light Front passenger air bag status lightor Brake warning li

CHECKING BULBSWith all doors closed, apply the parking brakeand place the ignition switch in the ON positionwithout starting the engine. The following

Charge warning lightIf this light comes on while the engine is running,it may indicate the charging system is not func-tioning properly. Turn the engi

CAUTIONIf the high temperature warning light illu-minates while the engine is running, itmay indicate the engine temperature isextremely high. Stop th

1. Supplemental front-impact air bags(P. 1-36)2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impactsupplemental air bag (P. 1-36)3. Front seat-mounted side-impactsupple

WARNING● If the light does not illuminate with theignition switch placed in the ON posi-tion, have the vehicle checked by aNISSAN dealer as soon as po

P position selecting warninglight (if so equipped)The light blinks red and the warning buzzersounds if you are outside of the vehicle with theIntellig

Cruise set switch indicatorlight (if so equipped)The light comes on while the vehicle speed iscontrolledby thecruisecontrolsystem.If thelightblinks wh

● Malfunction Indicator Light blinking — Anenginemisfirehasbeendetectedwhichmaydamage the emission control system. To re-duce oravoid emission control

● The ignition switch is not returned to theLOCK position when locking the doors.● The Intelligent Key is left inside the vehiclewhen locking the door

●anyrequest switch(IntelligentKeymodels).● the keyfob or Intelligent Key.Keyfob and Intelligent Key operation:● Push thebutton. All doors lock.The haz

2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF orLOCK position and wait approximately 10seconds.3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.4. Restart the engine while holding t

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

● Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates withwater to the manufacturer’s recom-mended levels before pouring the fluidinto the window washer reservoir tank.

To defrost the rear window glass and outsidemirrors (if so equipped), start the engine andpush the rear window defroster switch on. Therear window def

1. Engine hood (P. 3-22)2. Windshield wiper and washer switch(P. 2-17)3. Windshield (P. 8-20)4. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-32)5. Power windows (P

Headlight beam select䊊1To select the high beam function, push thelever forward.The high beam lights come onand the light illuminates.䊊2Pull the lever

INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESSCONTROLTheinstrumentbrightness control operates whenthe headlight control switch is in theor position.Turn the control toadjust t

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

Thepoweroutletisforpoweringelectricalacces-sories such as cellular telephones. The outlet israted at 12 volt, 120 W (10A) maximum.CAUTION● The outlet

STORAGE TRAYSWARNINGDo not place sharp objects in the trays tohelp prevent injury in an accident or sud-den stop.Coin holdersLIC0979FrontLIC0980RearLI

SUNGLASSES HOLDER (if soequipped)To openthe sunglassesholder, pushand releasethe rear center portion䊊Aof the holder.WARNINGKeep the sunglasses holder

Lower the rear center armrest to access the cupholders.GLOVE BOXOpen the glove box by pulling the handle.WARNINGKeep glove box lid closed while drivin

CONSOLE BOX (if so equipped)Fold down䊊1the console box.To open the console box, pull up on the lever䊊2and raise the lid䊊3.To close, pushthe lid downun

Thecargo coverkeepstheluggagecompartmentcontents hidden from the outside.Only attach the hook and loop fastener on thecargo cover privacy cloth to the

POWER WINDOWS (if so equipped)WARNING● Make sure that all passengers havetheir hands, etc. insidethe vehicle whileit is in motion and before closing t