Nissan Versa (2019 year). Instruction

CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL

Check the coolant level in the reservoir
when the engine is cold. If the coolant
level is below the MIN level

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, add coolant

to the MAX level

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. If the reservoir is empty,

check the coolant level in the radiator
when the engine is cold. If there is insuffi-
cient coolant in the radiator, fill the radiator
with coolant up to the filler opening and
also add it to the reservoir up to the MAX
level

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This vehicle contains Genuine NISSAN Long
Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue). The life ex-
pectancy of the factory-fill coolant is
105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 7 years. Mixing
any other type of coolant or the use of
non-distilled water will reduce the life ex-
pectancy of the factory-fill coolant. For ad-
ditional information, refer to the "Mainte-
nance and schedules" section of this
manual.

If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, it is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.

For additional information on the location
of the engine coolant reservoir, refer to “En-
gine compartment check locations” in this
section.

CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT

A NISSAN dealer can change the engine
coolant. The service procedure can be
found in the NISSAN Service Manual.

Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine over-
heating.

WARNING

∙ To avoid the danger of being scalded,

never change the coolant when the
engine is hot.

∙ Never remove the radiator cap when

the engine is hot. Serious burns could
be caused by high pressure fluid es-
caping from the radiator.

∙ Avoid direct skin contact with used

coolant. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.

∙ Keep coolant out of the reach of chil-

dren and pets.

Engine coolant must be disposed of prop-
erly. Check your local regulations.

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Do-it-yourself

CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and

apply the parking brake.

2. Start the engine and let it idle until it

reaches operating temperature.

3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than

10 minutes for the oil to drain back
into the oil pan.

4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.

Reinsert it all the way.

5. Remove the dipstick again and check

the oil level. It should be between the H
(High) and L (Low) marks

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. This is the

normal operating oil level range. If the
oil level is below the L (Low) mark

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remove the oil filler cap and pour rec-
ommended oil through the opening.
Do not overfill

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6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.

It is normal to add some engine oil be-
tween oil maintenance intervals de-
pending on the severity of operating
conditions or depending on the property
of the engine oil used. More engine oil is
consumed

frequent

acceleration/deceleration

especially

when the engine rpm is high. Consump-
tion is likely to be higher when the en-
gine is new. If the rate of oil consump-
tion,

after

driving

for

3,000

miles

(5,000 km), is more than 0.5 liter per
600 miles (1,000 km), consult a NISSAN
dealer

CAUTION

Oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating the engine with an insuffi-
cient amount of oil can damage the en-
gine, and such damage is not covered
by warranty.

LDI3091

LDI2795

ENGINE OIL

Do-it-yourself

8-7

CHANGING ENGINE OIL

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and

apply the parking brake.

2. Start the engine and let it idle until it

reaches operating temperature, then
turn it off.

3. Remove the oil filler cap

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by turning it

counterclockwise.

4. Place a large drain pan under the drain

plug

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5. Remove the drain plug

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with a

wrench by turning it counterclockwise
and completely drain the oil.

If the oil filter is to be changed, remove
and replace it at this time. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Changing
engine oil filter” in this section.

WARNING

∙ Prolonged and repeated contact with

used engine oil may cause skin
cancer.

∙ Try to avoid direct skin contact with

used oil. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.

∙ Keep used engine oil out of reach of

children.

CAUTION

∙ Be careful not to burn yourself. The

engine oil may be hot.

∙ Waste

oil

must

disposed

properly.

∙ Check your local regulations.

6. Clean and reinstall the drain plug

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and a new washer. Securely tighten the
drain plug

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with a wrench. Do not use

excessive force.

Drain plug tightening torque:

25 ft-lb (34 N·m)

7. Refill engine with recommended oil

through the oil filler opening, then install
the oil filler cap

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securely.

For additional information on drain
and refill capacity, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capaci-
ties” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.

The drain and refill capacity depends
on the oil temperature and drain time.
Use these specifications for reference
only. Always use the dipstick to deter-
mine when the proper amount of oil is
in the engine.

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8-8

Do-it-yourself

8. Start the engine. Check for leakage

around the drain plug

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and oil filter.

Correct as required.

9. Turn the engine off and wait more than

10 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.

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

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4. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter

wrench by turning it counterclockwise.
Then remove the oil filter by turning it
by hand.

CAUTION

Be careful not to burn yourself. The en-
gine oil may be hot.

5. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface

with a clean rag.

CAUTION

Be sure to remove any old gasket mate-
rial remaining on the sealing surface of
the engine. Failure to do so could lead to
engine damage.

6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with

clean engine oil .

7. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resis-

tance is felt, then tighten an additional
2/3 turn.

Oil filter tightening torque:

13 ft-lb (18 N·m)

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Do-it-yourself

8-9

8. Start the engine and check for leakage

around the oil filter. Correct as required.

9. Turn the engine off and wait more than

10 minutes. Check the oil level. Add en-
gine oil by removing the oil filler cap

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if necessary.

CAUTION

∙ NISSAN recommends using Genuine

NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or equivalent)
ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with
other fluids.

∙ Do not use Automatic Transmission

Fluid (ATF) or manual transmission
fluid in a NISSAN CVT, as it may dam-
age the CVT. Damage caused by the
use of fluids other than as recom-
mended

not

covered

under

NISSAN’s

New

Vehicle

Limited

Warranty.

∙ Using fluids that are not equivalent to

Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 may
also damage the CVT. Damage caused
by the use of fluids other than as rec-
ommended is not covered under
NISSAN’s

New

Vehicle

Limited

Warranty.

When checking or replacement of CVT fluid
is required, it is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for servicing.

For additional information on brake fluid
specification,

refer

“Recommended

fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the
“Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.

WARNING

∙ Use only new fluid from a sealed con-

tainer. Old, inferior or contaminated
fluid may damage the brake and
clutch (if so equipped) systems. The
use of improper fluids can damage
the brake and clutch system and af-
fect the vehicle’s stopping ability.

∙ Clean the filler cap before removing.

∙ Brake and clutch fluid is poisonous

and should be stored carefully in
marked containers out of reach of
children.

CAUTION

Do not spill the fluid on any painted sur-
faces. This will damage the paint. If fluid
is spilled, immediately wash the surface
with water.

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID (if so
equipped)

BRAKE AND CLUTCH (if so equipped)
FLUID

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Do-it-yourself

BRAKE FLUID

Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. If
the fluid level is below the MIN line

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, or the

brake warning light comes on, add Genu-
ine NISSAN Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3
fluid up to the MAX line

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. If fluid must be

added frequently, the system should be
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.

CLUTCH (if so equipped) FLUID

Check the fluid level in the reservoir. The
brake fluid reservoir is shared with the
clutch hydraulic system for manual trans-
missions. If the level is below the MIN line

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or the brake warning light comes on, add
Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid or equivalent
DOT 3 fluid up to the MAX line

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. If fluid

must be added frequently, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
servicing.

WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID
RESERVOIR

Add a washer solvent to the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir for better cleaning. In
the winter season, add a windshield-
washer antifreeze. Follow the manufactur-
er’s instructions for the mixture ratio.

Refill the reservoir more frequently when
driving conditions require an increased
amount of windshield-washer fluid.

Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN
Windshield-Washer

Fluid

Concentrate

Cleaner & Anti-freeze or equivalent.

LDI2790

LDI2791

WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID

Do-it-yourself

8-11

CAUTION

∙ Do not substitute engine antifreeze

coolant for windshield-washer solu-
tion. This may result in damage to the
paint.

∙ Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid

reservoir with washer fluid concen-
trates at full strength. Some methyl
alcohol based washer fluid concen-
trates may permanently stain the
grille

spilled

while

filling

the

windshield-washer fluid reservoir.

∙ Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid con-

centrates with water to the manufac-
turer’s recommended levels before
pouring the fluid into the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir. Do not use the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir to
mix the washer fluid concentrate and
water.

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Do-it-yourself

Caution symbols for battery

WARNING

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No smoking, No exposed flames, No

Sparks

Do not expose the battery to electrical sparks, flames or smoking. Hydrogen gas generated by the

battery is explosive. Explosive gases can cause blindness or injury.

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Shield eyes

Handle the battery cautiously. Always wear eye protection glasses to protect against explosion or

battery acid.

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Keep away from children

Never allow children to handle the battery. Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

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Battery acid

Do not allow battery fluid to contact your skin, eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces. Sulfuric acid can

cause blindness or severe burns. After handling the battery or battery cap, do not touch or rub

your eyes. Thoroughly wash your hands. If the acid contacts your eyes, skin or clothing, immedi-

ately flush with water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Battery fluid is acid. If the

battery fluid gets into your eyes or onto your skin, it could cause loss of your eyesight or burns.

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Note operating instructions

Before handling the battery, read this instruction carefully to ensure correct and safe handling.

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Explosive gas

Hydrogen gas generated by battery fluid is explosive. Explosive gases can cause blindness or

injury.

∙ Keep the battery surface clean and dry. Clean the battery with a solution of baking soda and water.

∙ Make certain the terminal connections are clean and securely tightened.

∙ If the vehicle is not to be used for 30 days or longer, disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal cable to prevent discharge.

BATTERY

Do-it-yourself

8-13

NOTE:

Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as:

1. Installation or extended use of elec-

tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not
running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.)

2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or

only driven short distances.

In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health.

WARNING

∙ Do not expose the battery to flames,

an electrical spark or a cigarette. Hy-
drogen gas generated by the battery
is explosive. Explosive gases can
cause blindness or injury. Do not allow
battery fluid to contact your skin,
eyes, fabrics or painted surfaces. Sul-
furic acid can cause blindness or in-
jury. After touching a battery or bat-
tery cap, do not touch or rub your
eyes. Thoroughly wash your hands. If
the acid contacts your eyes, skin or
clothing, immediately flush with wa-
ter for at least 15 minutes and seek
medical attention.

∙ When working on or near a battery,

always wear suitable eye protection
and remove all jewelry.

∙ Battery posts, terminals and related

accessories contain lead and lead
compounds.

Wash

hands

after

handling.

∙ Keep battery out of the reach of

children.

∙ Do not tip the battery.

NOTE:

Do not try to open the top of the battery.

This battery is not equipped with remov-
able vent caps.

JUMP STARTING

If jump starting is necessary, refer to “Jump
starting” in the “In case of emergency” sec-
tion of this manual. If the engine does not
start by jump starting, the battery may
have to be replaced. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice.

LDI3302

8-14

Do-it-yourself

CAUTION

∙ Do not ground accessories directly to

the battery terminal. Doing so will by-
pass the variable voltage control sys-
tem and the vehicle battery may not
charge completely.

∙ Use electrical accessories with the en-

gine running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery.

Your vehicle is equipped with a variable
voltage control system. This system mea-
sures the amount of electrical discharge
from the battery and controls voltage gen-
erated by the generator.

The current sensor

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is located near the

battery along the negative battery cable. If
you add electrical accessories to your ve-
hicle, be sure to ground them to a suitable
body ground such as the frame or engine
block area.

Water pump pulley

Generator pulley

Manual tensioner pulley

Air conditioner compressor pulley

Crankshaft pulley

WARNING

Be sure the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF or LOCK position before servic-
ing drive belt. The engine could rotate
unexpectedly.

LDI3286

LDI2399

VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL
SYSTEM (if so equipped)

DRIVE BELT

Do-it-yourself

8-15

1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of un-

usual wear, cuts, or fraying. If the belt is
in poor condition, have it replaced or
adjusted. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

2. Have the belt checked regularly for

condition.

REPLACING SPARK PLUGS

Platinum-tipped spark plugs

It is not necessary to replace platinum-
tipped

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spark plugs as frequently as con-

ventional type spark plugs because they
last much longer. Follow the maintenance
log shown in the "Maintenance and sched-
ules" section of this manual. Do not service
platinum-tipped spark plugs by cleaning or
regapping.

∙ Always replace spark plugs with rec-

ommended or equivalent ones.

WARNING

Be sure the engine and ignition switch
are off and that the parking brake is
engaged securely.

CAUTION

Be sure to use the correct socket to re-
move the spark plugs. An incorrect
socket can damage the spark plugs.

If replacement is required, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.

SDI1895

SPARK PLUGS

8-16

Do-it-yourself

WARNING

∙ Operating the engine with the air

cleaner filter off can cause you or oth-
ers to be burned. The air cleaner filter
not only cleans the intake air, it also
stops the flame if the engine back-
fires. If the air cleaner is not installed
and the engine backfires, you could be
burned. Never drive with the air
cleaner filter off. Be cautious working
on the engine when the air cleaner is
off.

∙ Never pour fuel into the throttle body

or attempt to start the engine with
the air cleaner removed. Doing so
could result in serious injury.

To remove the filter from the air cleaner,
release the retaining clips

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, then release

the holders at the back of the unit. Pull the
unit upward

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The viscous paper type filter element (if so
equipped) should not be cleaned and re-
used. The dry paper type filter element (if so
equipped) may be cleaned and reused. Re-
place the air filter according to the mainte-
nance log shown in the “Maintenance and
schedules” section of this manual.

When replacing the air filter, wipe the inside
of the air cleaner housing and the cover
with a damp cloth.

NOTE:

After installing a new air cleaner filter,
make sure the air cleaner cover is seated
in the housing and latch the clips

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CLEANING

If your windshield is not clear after using
the windshield–washer or if a wiper blade
chatters when running, wax or other mate-
rial may be on the blade or windshield.

Clean the outside of the windshield with a
washer fluid or a mild detergent. Your wind-
shield is clean if beads do not form when
rinsing with clear water.

Clean each blade by wiping it with a cloth
soaked in a washer fluid or a mild deter-
gent. Then rinse the blades with clear wa-
ter. If your windshield is still not clear after
cleaning the blades and using the wiper,
install new windshield wiper blades.

CAUTION

Worn windshield wiper blades can
damage the windshield and impair
driver vision.

LDI2708

AIR CLEANER

WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES

Do-it-yourself

8-17

REPLACING

Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.

1. Lift the wiper arm away from the wind-

shield.

2. Push and hold the release tab

䊊

, and

then move the wiper blade down

䊊

the wiper arm to remove.

3. Remove the wiper blade.

4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the

wiper arm until it clicks into place.

CAUTION

∙ After wiper blade replacement, return

the wiper arm to its original position;
otherwise it may be damaged when
the hood is opened.

∙ Make sure the wiper blades contact

the glass; otherwise the arms may be
damaged from wind pressure.

Be careful not to let anything get into the
washer nozzle

䊊

. This may cause clogging

or improper windshield–washer operation.
If something gets into the nozzle, remove it
with a needle or small pin

䊊

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LDI2710

8-18

Do-it-yourself

If the brakes do not operate properly, have
the brakes checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice.

Self-adjusting brakes

Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.

The front disc-type brakes self-adjust ev-
ery time the brake pedal is applied. The rear
drum-type brakes self-adjust every time
the parking brake is applied.

WARNING

Have your brake system checked if the
brakes pedal height does not return to
normal. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

Brake pad wear indicators

The disc brake pads on your vehicle have
audible wear indicators. When a brake pad
requires

replacement,

high

pitched

scraping or screeching sound will be heard
when the vehicle is in motion. The noise will
be heard whether or not the brake pedal is
depressed. Have the brakes checked as
soon as possible if the wear indicator
sound is heard.

Under some driving or climate conditions,
occasional brake squeak, squeal or other
noise may be heard. Occasional brake
noise during light to moderate stops is nor-
mal and does not affect the function or
performance of the brake system.

Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed. For additional information re-
garding brake inspections, refer to the ap-
propriate maintenance schedule informa-
tion in the "Maintenance and schedules"
section of this manual.

If any electrical equipment does not oper-
ate, check for an open fuse.

Fuses are used in the passenger compart-
ment. Spare fuses are provided and can be
found in the passenger compartment fuse
box.

When installing a fuse make sure the fuse is
installed in the fuse box securely.

LDI2385

BRAKES

FUSES

Do-it-yourself

8-19

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

WARNING

Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or electronic con-
trol units or cause a fire.

Fusible links

If any electrical equipment does not oper-
ate and the fuses are in good condition,
check the fusible links

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in the holder. If

any of the fusible links are melted, replace
only with Genuine NISSAN parts.

For checking and replacing the fusible links,
it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

LDI3285

LDI3306

8-20

Do-it-yourself

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

WARNING

Never use a fuse of higher or lower am-
perage rating than that specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or electronic control
units or cause a fire.

If any electrical equipment does not oper-
ate, check for an open fuse.

NOTE:

The fuse box is located on the driver’s
side of the instrument panel.

1. Be sure the ignition switch and the

headlight switch are OFF.

2. Remove the fuse box cover

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with a

suitable tool. Use a cloth to avoid dam-
aging the trim.

3. Locate the fuse that needs to be re-

placed.

4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller

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5. If the fuse is open

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, replace it with an

equivalent good fuse

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6. Push the fuse box cover to install.

If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical
system checked and repaired. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.

NOTE:

Your vehicle may not be equipped with
all fuses listed on the fuse label.

LDI2712

LDI2713

Do-it-yourself

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