Nissan Versa Sedan (2015 year). Instruction

Care of wheels

● Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle

to maintain their appearance.

● Clean the inner side of the wheels when the

wheel is changed or the underside of the
vehicle is washed.

● Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing

the wheels.

● Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or

corrosion. Such damage may cause loss of
pressure or poor seal at the tire bead.

● NISSAN recommends waxing the road

wheels to protect against road salt in areas
where it is used during winter.

Spare tire (TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire)

Observe the following precautions if the TEM-
PORARY USE ONLY spare tire must be used.
Otherwise, your vehicle could be damaged or
involved in an accident:

WARNING

● The spare tire should be used for emer-

gency use only. It should be replaced
with the standard tire at the first oppor-
tunity to avoid possible tire or differen-
tial damage.

● Drive carefully while the TEMPORARY

USE ONLY spare tire is installed. Avoid
sharp turns and abrupt braking while
driving.

● Periodically check spare tire inflation

pressure. Always keep the pressure of
the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire
at 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 bar).

● With the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare

tire installed do not drive the vehicle at
speeds faster than 50 MPH (80 km/h).

● When driving on roads covered with

snow or ice, the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire should be used on the
rear wheels and the original tire used
on the front wheels (drive wheels). Use
tire chains only on the front (original)
tires.

● Tire tread of the TEMPORARY USE

ONLY spare tire will wear at a faster rate
than the standard tire. Replace the
spare tire as soon as the tread wear
indicators appear.

● Do not use the spare tire on other

vehicles.

● Do not use more than one spare tire at

the same time.

● Do not tow a trailer when the TEMPO-

RARY USE ONLY spare tire is installed.

CAUTION

● Do not use tire chains on a TEMPO-

RARY USE ONLY spare tire. Tire chains
will not fit properly and may cause dam-
age to the vehicle.

● Because the TEMPORARY USE ONLY

spare tire is smaller than the original
tire, ground clearance is reduced. To
avoid damage to the vehicle, do not
drive over obstacles. Also, do not drive
the vehicle through an automatic car
wash since it may get caught.

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The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.

Capacity (Approximate)

U.S. measure

Imp. measure

Liter

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Fuel

10-7/8 gal

9 gal

See “Fuel recommendation” in this section.

Engine oil (drain and refill)
For further details see “Engine oil” in the Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.

With oil filter change

3-3/4 qt

3-1/8 qt

3.5

Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark
For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” in
this section.
• Viscosity SAE 5W-30
As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 5W-30 or SAE
10W-30 conventional petroleum based oils may be used and meet
all specifications and requirements necessary to maintain the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Without oil filter change

3-3/8 qt

2-7/8 qt

3.2

Cooling system (with reservoir)

M/T

1-5/8 gal

1-3/8 gal

6.3

Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)
or equivalent

CVT/ A/T

1-7/8 gal

1-5/8 gal

7.2

Automatic transmission fluid

—

Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN
Matic S ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic
transmission durability, and may damage the automatic
transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.

Manual transmission gear oil

—

Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi
75W-85, or equivalent
If Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid HQ-Multi is not
available, API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85 may be used as a tem-
porary replacement. However, use Genuine NISSAN Manual Trans-
mission Fluid HQ-Multi as soon as it is available.

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES

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Capacity (Approximate)

U.S. measure

Imp. measure

Liter

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid

Refill to the proper level according to the instruc-
tions in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.
See your NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop
for service.

Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3. Using transmission
fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage the
CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited
warranty.

Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid

Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT
3.
Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.

Multi-purpose grease

—

NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)

Air conditioning system refrigerant (if so equipped)

—

HFC-134a (R-134a)
For further details, see “Air conditioner system (if so equipped) re-
frigerant and oil recommendations” in this section.

Air conditioning system oil (if so equipped)

—

Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type R or equivalent
For further details, see “Air conditioner system (if so equipped) re-
frigerant and oil recommendations” in this section.

Windshield-washer fluid

3/4 gal

7/8 gal

3.5

Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-
freeze or equivalent

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FUEL RECOMMENDATION

Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-
ber (Research octane number 91).

CAUTION

● Only vehicles with the E-85 filler door

label can operate on E-85. Fuel system
or other damage can occur if E-85 is
used in vehicles that are not designed
to run on E-85.

● Using a fuel other than that specified

could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect the
warranty coverage.

● Under no circumstances should a

leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst.

● Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your

vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed to
run on E-15 or E-85 fuel. Using E-15 or
E-85 fuel in a vehicle not specifically
designed for E-15 or E-85 fuel can ad-
versely affect the emission control de-
vices and systems of the vehicle. Dam-
age caused by such fuel is not covered
by the NISSAN new vehicle limited
warranty.

● U.S. government regulations require

ethanol dispensing pumps to be identi-
fied by a small, square, orange and
black label with the common abbrevia-
tion or the appropriate percentage for
that region.

Gasoline specifications

NISSAN recommends using gasoline that meets
the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) specifi-
cations where it is available. Many of the automo-
bile manufacturers developed this specification
to improve emission control system and vehicle
performance. Ask your service station manager if
the gasoline meets the WWFC specifications.

Reformulated gasoline

Some fuel suppliers are now producing reformu-
lated gasolines. These gasolines are specially
designed to reduce vehicle emissions. NISSAN
supports efforts towards cleaner air and sug-
gests that you use reformulated gasoline when
available.

Gasoline containing oxygenates

Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing oxy-
genates such as ethanol, MTBE and methanol
with or without advertising their presence.
NISSAN does not recommend the use of fuels of
which the oxygenate content and the fuel com-
patibility for your NISSAN cannot be readily de-
termined. If in doubt, ask your service station
manager.

If you use oxygenate-blend gasoline, please take
the following precautions as the usage of such
fuels may cause vehicle performance problems
and/or fuel system damage.

● The fuel should be unleaded and have

an octane rating no lower than that
recommended for unleaded gasoline.

● If an oxygenate-blend other than metha-

nol blend is used, it should contain no
more than 10% oxygenate. (MTBE may,
however, be added up to 15%.)

● E-15 fuel contains more than 10% oxy-

genate. E-15 fuel will adversely affect
the emission control devices and sys-
tems of the vehicle and should not be
used. Damage caused by such fuel is
not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle
limited warranty.

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● If a methanol blend is used, it should

contain no more than 5% methanol
(methyl

alcohol,

wood

alcohol).

should also contain a suitable amount
of appropriate cosolvents and corro-
sion inhibitors. If not properly formu-
lated with appropriate cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors, such methanol
blends may cause fuel system damage
and/or vehicle performance problems.
At this time, sufficient data is not avail-
able to ensure that all methanol blends
are suitable for use in NISSAN ve-
hicles.

If any driveability problems such as engine stall-
ing and difficult hot-starting are experienced after
using

oxygenate-blend

fuels,

immediately

change to a non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel with a
low blend of MTBE.

Take care not to spill gasoline during refu-
eling. Gasoline containing oxygenates can
cause paint damage.

E–15 fuel

E-15 fuel is a mixture of approximately 15% fuel
ethanol and 85% unleaded gasoline. E-15 can
only be used in vehicles designed to run on E-15
fuel. Do not use E-15 in your vehicle. U.S. gov-
ernment regulations require fuel ethanol dispens-
ing pumps to be identified with small, square,
orange and black label with the common abbre-
viation or the appropriate percentage for that
region.

E–85 fuel

E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel
ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can
only be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV). Do
not use E-85 in your vehicle. U.S. government
regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing
pumps to be identified by a small, square, orange
and black label with the common abbreviation or
the appropriate percentage for that region.

Aftermarket fuel additives

NISSAN does not recommend the use of any
aftermarket fuel additives (for example, fuel injec-
tor cleaner, octane booster, intake valve deposit
removers, etc.) which are sold commercially.
Many of these additives intended for gum, varnish
or deposit removal may contain active solvents or
similar ingredients that can be harmful to the fuel
system and engine.

Octane rating tips

Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended can cause
persistent, heavy “spark knock.” (“Spark
knock” is a metallic rapping noise.) If se-
vere, this can lead to engine damage. If you
detect a persistent heavy spark knock even
when using gasoline of the stated octane
rating, or if you hear steady spark knock
while holding a steady speed on level
roads, have a NISSAN dealer correct the
condition. Failure to correct the condition
is misuse of the vehicle, for which NISSAN
is not responsible.

Incorrect ignition timing may result in spark
knock, after-run and/or overheating, which may
cause excessive fuel consumption or engine
damage. If any of the above symptoms are en-
countered, have your vehicle checked at a
NISSAN dealer.

However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not a
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.

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ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS

Selecting the correct oil

It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality
and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory
engine life and performance. See “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities” in this
section. NISSAN recommends the use of an
energy conserving oil in order to improve fuel
economy.

Select only engine oils that meet the American
Petroleum Institute (API) certification or Interna-
tional Lubricant Standardization and Approval

Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE vis-
cosity standard. These oils have the API certifica-
tion mark on the front of the container. Oils which
do not have the specified quality label should not
be used as they could cause engine damage.

Oil additives

NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not neces-
sary when the proper oil type is used and main-
tenance intervals are followed.

Oil which may contain foreign matter or has been
previously used should not be used.

Oil viscosity

The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is important
to select the engine oil viscosity based on the
temperatures at which the vehicle will be oper-
ated before the next oil change. Choosing an oil
viscosity other than that recommended could
cause serious engine damage.

Selecting the correct oil filter

Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When re-
placing, use a genuine NISSAN oil filter or its
equivalent for the reason described in “Change
intervals.”

Change intervals

The oil and oil filter change intervals for your
engine are based on the use of the specified
quality oils and filters. Using engine oil and filters
that are not of the specified quality, or exceeding
recommended oil and filter change intervals
could reduce engine life. Damage to the engine
caused by improper maintenance or use of incor-
rect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is not
covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited war-
ranty.

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Your engine was filled with a high-quality engine
oil when it was built. You do not have to change
the oil before the first recommended change
interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend
upon how you use your vehicle.

Operation under the following conditions may
require more frequent oil and filter changes:

● repeated short distance driving at cold out-

side temperatures

● driving in dusty conditions
● extensive idling
● stop and go commuting

Refer to the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance
Guide” for the maintenance schedule.

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if so
equipped) REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS

The air conditioner system in your NISSAN
vehicle must be charged with the refriger-
ant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the oil, NISSAN
A/C system oil Type R or the exact equiva-
lents.

CAUTION

The use of any other refrigerant or oil will
cause severe damage to the air condition-
ing system and will require the replace-
ment

all

air

conditioner

system

components.

The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
NISSAN vehicle does not harm the earth’s ozone
layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect the
earth’s atmosphere, certain government regula-
tions require the recovery and recycling of any
refrigerant during automotive air conditioner sys-
tem service. A NISSAN dealer has the trained
technicians and equipment needed to recover
and recycle your air conditioner system refriger-
ant.

Contact a NISSAN dealer when servicing your air
conditioner system.

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ENGINE

Model

HR16DE

Type

Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC

Cylinder arrangement

4-cylinder, inline

Bore x Stroke

in (mm)

3.071 x 3.291 (78.0 x 83.6)

Displacement

cu in (cm

)

97.51 (1,598)

Firing order

1–3–4–2

Idle speed

No adjustment is necessary.

M/T

CVT in “N” position

Ignition timing (degree B.T.D.C. at idle speed)

CO % at idle

Spark plug

PLZKAR6A-11

Spark plug gap (Nominal)

in (mm)

0.043 (1.1)

Camshaft operation

Timing chain

NOTE:

This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.

SPECIFICATIONS

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WHEELS AND TIRES

Wheel type

Size

Offset in (mm)

Aluminum and steel

15 x 5.5J

1.57 (40)

Aluminum

16 x 6.0J

1.77 (45)

Tire size

P185/65R15
P195/55R16

Spare tire

T125/70D15

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Unit: in (mm)

Body Type

Sedan

Overall length

176.8 (4,492)

Overall width

66.7 (1,695)

Overall height

59.4 (1,509)

Front Track

58.3 (1,480)

Rear Track

58.5 (1,485)

Wheelbase

102.4 (2,600)

Gross vehicle weight rating

lb (kg) See the “F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.

certification label” on the center
pillar between the driver’s side
front and rear doors.

Gross axle weight rating
Front

lb (kg)

Rear

lb (kg)

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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 low
may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles
must be operated with unleaded gasoline. There-
fore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas where
appropriate fuel is not available.

When transferring the registration of your
vehicle to another country, state, province
or district, it may be necessary to modify the
vehicle to meet local laws and regulations.

The laws and regulations for motor vehicle emis-
sion control and safety standards vary according
to the country, state, province or district; there-
fore, vehicle specifications may differ.

When any vehicle is to be taken into an-
other country, state, province or district and
registered, its modifications, transporta-
tion and registration are the responsibility
of the user. NISSAN is not responsible for
any inconvenience that may result.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) PLATE

The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is
attached as shown. This number is the identifica-
tion for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle
registration.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(chassis number)

The vehicle identification number is located as
shown.

TI1050M

STI0465

WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING
YOUR VEHICLE IN ANOTHER
COUNTRY

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

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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 Safety
Standard (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 Vehicle
Weight Ratings (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR), month and year of manufacture,
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), etc. Review
it carefully.

EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION LABEL

The emission control information label is at-
tached to the underside of the hood as shown.

HR16DE engine

LTI2020

STI0349

WTI0198

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TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION
LABEL

The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. The label is located as
shown.

AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION
LABEL (if so equipped)

The air conditioner specification label is affixed as
shown.

Use the following steps to mount the front license
plate:

Before mounting the license plate, confirm that the
following parts are enclosed in the plastic bag:

● License plate bracket

LTI0197

WTI0167

LDI2238

INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE

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● License plate bracket screws x 2
● Screw grommets x 2

1. Hold the license plate bracket

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and make

a shallow hole in the bumper fascia using a
5 mm (0.20 in) drill. To avoid damaging the
area behind the fascia, apply only light pres-
sure to the drill.

2. Insert the grommets

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into the holes in the

bumper fascia.

3. Insert a small flat-bladed screwdriver into

the grommet hole to turn the threaded part of
the grommet 90°.

4. Mount the license plate bracket using the

two longer screws

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WARNING

● It is extremely dangerous to ride

in a cargo area inside a vehicle. In
a collision, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seri-
ously injured or killed.

● Do not allow people to ride in any

area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat
belts.

● Be sure everyone in your vehicle

is in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.

TERMS

It is important to familiarize yourself with
the following terms before loading your
vehicle:

● Curb Weight (actual weight of your

vehicle) - vehicle weight including:
standard and optional equipment, flu-
ids, emergency tools, and spare tire
assembly. This weight does not in-
clude passengers and cargo.

● GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb

weight plus the combined weight of
passengers and cargo.

● GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-

ing) - maximum total combined
weight of the unloaded vehicle, pas-
sengers,

luggage,

hitch,

trailer

tongue load and any other optional
equipment. This information is lo-
cated on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label.

● GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) -

maximum weight (load) limit specified
for the front or rear axle. This informa-
tion

located

the

F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.

certification

label.

● GCWR (Gross Combined Weight

rating) - The maximum total weight
rating of the vehicle, passengers,
cargo, and trailer.

VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION

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● Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit,

Total load capacity - maximum total
weight limit specified of the load
(passengers and cargo) for the ve-
hicle. This is the maximum combined
weight of occupants and cargo that
can be loaded into the vehicle. If the
vehicle is used to tow a trailer, the
trailer tongue weight must be in-
cluded as part of the cargo load. This
information is located on the Tire and
Loading Information label.

● Cargo capacity - permissible weight

of cargo, the subtracted weight of
occupants from the load limit.

DETERMINING VEHICLE LOAD
CAPACITY

The load capacity of this vehicle is deter-
mined by weight, not by available cargo
space. For example, a luggage rack, bike
carrier, cartop carrier or similar equipment
does not increase load carrying capacity
of your vehicle.

To determine vehicle load capacity:

Vehicle weight can be determined by us-
ing a commercial-grade scale, found at
places such as a truck stop, gravel quarry,
grain elevator, or a scrap metal recycling
facility.

1. Determine the curb weight of your

vehicle.

2. Compare the curb weight amount to

the GVWR specified for your vehicle
to determine how much more weight
your vehicle can carry.

3. After loading (cargo and passen-

gers), re-weigh your vehicle to deter-
mine if either GVWR or GAWR for
your vehicle is exceeded. If GVWR is
exceeded, remove cargo as neces-
sary. If either the front or rear GAWR
is exceeded, shift the load or remove
cargo as necessary.

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