NISSAN Versa Hatchback Service Maintenance Guide 2008
2008
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ______________________________________________________
Delivery Date ____________________________ Warranty Start Date ________________________
Mileage at Delivery________________________ Model Year________________________________
Selling Dealer ____________________________ Selling Dealer Phone________________________
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OWNER’S LITERATURE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
INTRODUCTION
Nissan Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Why Nissan Service? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
NISSAN MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SUPPORT
Extended Service Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Genuine Nissan Collision Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Nissan Express Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Genuine Nissan Parts You Can Rely On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,16,18,32
Nissan Services Designed with You in Mind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,26
Lifetime Warranty Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE GUIDE
Determining the Proper Maintenance Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Maintenance Log and Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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OWNER’S LITERATURE INFORMATION
INDEX OF TOPICS WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION
Recommended Fuel, Lubricants, Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owner’s Manual: chapter 9
Radio/CD/Heater/AC Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owner’s Manual: chapter 4
Starting and Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owner’s Manual: chapter 5
Security System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owner’s Manual: chapter 2
Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owner’s Manual: chapter 6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warranty Information Booklet: page 4
Federal Emission Control Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warranty Information Booklet: page 7
California Emission Control Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warranty Information Booklet: page 10
Tire Pressure/Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owner’s Manual: chapter 8
Tire Warranties/Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warranty Information Booklet: pages 15 to 37
Consumer Affairs Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warranty Information Booklet: page 2
Customer Care/Lemon Law Information
Booklet: page 5
Do It Yourself Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owner’s Manual: chapter 8
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owner’s Manual: chapter 8
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NISSAN MAINTENANCE
Maintain Your Investment
Preventative scheduled maintenance is an important investment to
optimize the performance, reliability, safety and resale value of your
Nissan. Scheduling your vehicle’s maintenance at the recommended
intervals will ensure your vehicle is running at its best.
We want you to enjoy your Nissan vehicle. This Service and
Maintenance Guide is designed to help you make sure your vehicle
receives proper and timely maintenance that is necessary. Key
services are explained in detail, along with an outline of scheduled
maintenance to help you maintain your vehicle. Your local Nissan dealer
can assist you in determining the best schedule based on your driving
habits and local conditions.
Failure to perform scheduled maintenance may result in excluding
portions of your vehicle from warranty coverage and may reduce the
performance, safety, reliability and/or resale value of your vehicle. See
your Warranty Information Booklet and Owner’s Manual for details.
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WHY NISSAN SERVICE? *
GENUINE SERVICE
To safeguard the quality, reliability and safety of your vehicle, an
authorized Nissan dealer is recommended for maintenance or repair.
Only an authorized Nissan dealer offers you these advantages:
Nissan trained and ASE certified technicians
Immediate access to warranty service history and Nissan
technical information
Latest diagnostic, special tools and service techniques
Genuine Nissan Parts that meet Nissan’s demanding standards
12 month/12,000 mile parts and labor limited warranty when
Genuine Nissan Parts are installed by your dealer
Lifetime limited warranty on select replacement parts
Clear, up-front estimates
Time guaranteed Express Services (at participating dealers)
For All Your Service Needs
Over 1,000 locations nationwide
Shuttle service/Courtesy van (at participating dealers)
Your Nissan dealer is a full-service maintenance and repair center. We recommend using authorized Nissan
Service and Genuine Nissan Parts that we have designed for their reliability, safety and suitability for your Nissan
vehicle. We are committed to providing you with quick, efficient and competitively priced service and parts.
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* May differ or not apply outside the United States, please inquire of your dealer.
EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS *
If someone told you, you could drive your new
Nissan for the next 7 years or 100,000 miles, almost
worry-free of unexpected repair costs, would you be
interested?
Nissan’s “Security+Plus” family of extended service contracts delivers the peace of mind that does
just that. Security+Plus vehicle protection plans can
cover everything from over 1,100 vehicle components
to roadside assistance to rental vehicle costs and
provide: Nationwide Coverage (over 1,000 Nissan
dealers nationwide); utilizing: Genuine Nissan Parts
(new or in some cases remanufactured); installed by:
Factory Trained Technicians (trained by us to work
on your vehicle). And you’ll be protected against
future inflation (rising cost of parts and labor).
Security+Plus coverage can be purchased any
time within your vehicle’s original 3-year/36,000-mile
basic limited warranty period. Just contact your selling
dealer and tell them you’d like to take advantage of
one of the best mechanical breakdown plans available
for your Nissan today.
* These products not available outside the United States.
See your participating Nissan dealer for details.
Do you currently have someone that maintains your yard?
Cleans your house? Maintains your vehicle? With
Maintenance+Plus you’ll be hiring Nissan to maintain your
vehicle to factory specification by factory trained technicians.
Like Security+Plus, you’ll benefit from Nationwide
Coverage, Genuine Nissan Parts, Factory Trained
Technicians, and you’ll be protected against future inflation
(rising costs of parts and labor). What could be easier?
Maintenance+Plus offers four service levels, two service
intervals and five time and mileage periods... so it’s easy to find
a plan that’s right for you. Didn’t purchase
Maintenance+Plus at the time of vehicle delivery? Don’t
sweat the small stuff, ‘New’ Maintenance+Plus contracts
can be purchased any time within the first 3-months/3,750miles of original vehicle sale date. If for some reason you
missed this initial window a ‘Used’ Maintenance+Plus
contract may be purchased at anytime throughout the life of
the vehicle. Just contact your selling dealer and tell them you’d
like to take advantage of one of the best maintenance plans
available for your Nissan today.
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GENUINE NISSAN COLLISION PARTS
If you have an accident, insist on Genuine Nissan Collision Parts.
If you want your vehicle to be restored using parts made to
Nissan’s original exacting specifications – if you want it to last,
help to protect your personal safety and to help hold its resale
value, the solution is simple. Tell your insurance agent and your
repair shop to use only Genuine Nissan Collision Parts.
Many non-genuine parts are copies made from impressions of
Nissan parts and may not match the specifications and performance standards of Genuine Nissan Parts. As a result, non-genuine parts may not look or fit right, and may be less safe.
The hood on your vehicle is a good example. Nissan designed it
with hood buckling creases to help prevent the hood from penetrating the interior of your vehicle in an accident. Non-genuine
parts may not provide such built-in safeguards.
In some states, the law says you must be advised if non-genuine
parts are used to repair your vehicle. Why should you take a
chance?
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Replacement Panel Limited
Lifetime Corrosion Warranty *
If you have your collision damage repaired
using Genuine Nissan Outer Sheet Metal
Panels you don’t have to worry about
corrosion. That’s because these panels
are warranted against inside out rustthrough perforation for as long as you own
your Nissan. Another reason to insist on
Genuine Nissan Collision Repair Parts.
* This warranty does not apply to vehicles not
distributed by Nissan North America and/or
sold outside the United States.
DETERMINING THE PROPER MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Depending on your driving habits and local conditions, you should follow one of the three maintenance
schedules listed below. Use these guidelines to determine which maintenance schedule to use:
PREMIUM MAINTENANCE* (Every
3,750 miles or 3 months, whichever comes first)
Premium Maintenance is a Nissanrecommended option that is suitable
driving habits and local
for all
conditions. Nissan developed
Premium Maintenance for owners who
want the ultimate in preventative
maintenance. With Premium
Maintenance, more
maintenance items
are regularly checked or replaced than
with either Schedule 1 or Schedule 2
maintenance schedules.
Using the Premium Maintenance
schedule may optimize the
performance, reliability, and resale
value of your vehicle.
SCHEDULE 1 (Every 3,750 miles or
3 months, whichever comes first)
Schedule 1 features the same 3,750-mile
service intervals as Premium
Maintenance; however, with Schedule 1
maintenance items are regularly
fewer
checked or replaced than with the
Premium Maintenance schedule. Use
Schedule 1 if you primarily operate your
vehicle under any of these conditions:
Repeated short trips of less than 5
miles in normal temperatures or less than
10 miles in freezing temperatures
Stop-and-go traffic in hot weather or
low-speed driving for long distances
Driving in dusty conditions or on rough,
muddy, or salt-spread roads
Towing a trailer, or using a camper
or car-top carrier
SCHEDULE 2 (Every 7,500
miles or 6 months, whichever
comes first)
Schedule 2 features 7,500-mile
service intervals; with Schedule 2
maintenance items are regu-
fewer
larly checked or replaced than with
Schedule 1.
Generally, Schedule 2 applies only
to highway driving in temperate
conditions. Use Schedule 2 only if
you primarily operate your vehicle
under conditions other than those
listed in Schedule 1.
* Premium Maintenance is a Nissan-recommended
option; however, owners need not perform such
maintenance in order to maintain the warranties
which come with their Nissan.
Premium Maintenance may not be available outside
the United States, please inquire of your dealer.
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EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
The following descriptions are provided
to give you a better understanding of
the scheduled maintenance items that
should be regularly checked or
replaced. The maintenance log
indicates at which mileage/time
intervals each item requires service.
In addition to scheduled maintenance,
your Nissan requires that some items
be checked during normal day-to-day
operation. You can find these items
listed under “General Maintenance” in
Chapter 8 of your Owner’s Manual.
Items marked with “*” are recommended
by Nissan for reliable vehicle operation.
You are not required to perform
maintenance on these items in order to
maintain the warranties which come
with your Nissan. Other maintenance
items and intervals are required.
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When applicable, additional information
“
can be found in the
do-it-yourself” section in Chapter 8 of
your Owner’s Manual.
For recommended fuel, lubricants,
fluids, grease, and refrigerant, refer to
Chapter 9 in your Owner’s Manual.
Maintenance and
Emission Control System
Maintenance:
Drive Belts*
Check engine drive belts for wear,
fraying or cracking and for proper
tension. Replace any damaged drive
belts.
Engine Air Filter
Replace at specified intervals. When
driving for prolonged periods in dusty
conditions, check/replace the filter
more frequently.
Engine Coolant*
Drain and flush the cooling system at
the specified interval.
Hybrid Electronic Vehicle (HEV)
Inverter Coolant
Drain and fill the cooling system with
the coolant at the specified interval.
Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Replace engine oil and oil filter at the
specified intervals. For recommended oil grade and viscosity refer to
Chapter 9 in your Owner’s Manual.
Engine Valve Clearance*
Inspect only if valve noise increases.
Adjust valve clearance if necessary.
Evaporative Emissions Control
Vapor Lines*
Check vapor lines and connections
for leaks or looseness. Tighten
connections or replace parts as
necessary.
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Fuel Filter
Maintenance-free item (in-tank type filter).
Fuel Lines*
Check the fuel hoses, piping and connections for leaks, looseness, or deterioration. Tighten connections or replace
parts as necessary.
Spark Plugs
Replace at specified intervals. Install
new plugs of the same type as originally
equipped.
Chassis and Body
Maintenance:
Brake Lines and Cables
Visually inspect for proper installation.
Check for chafing, cracks, deterioration,
and signs of leaking. Replace any
deteriorated or damaged parts immediately.
Brake Pads, Rotors, Drums, &
Linings
Check for wear, deterioration and fluid
leaks. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts immediately.
Cruise Control Vacuum Hoses
Inspect cruise control vacuum hoses
for cracks and leakage at the specified
intervals.
Exhaust System
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for leaks, cracks,
deterioration, and damage. Tighten
connections or replace parts as
necessary.
In-Cabin Microfilter
Standard equipment on Altima (except
2.5 Base), Altima Coupe, Frontier LE
and NISMO, Maxima, Titan King Cab LE
and Crew Cab SE, PRO-4X, LE, Quest,
Sentra and Versa. Optional accessory on
all other models. Replace at specified
intervals. When driving for prolonged
periods in dusty conditions, replace the
filter more frequently.
Propeller Shaft(s)
Check for damage, looseness, and
grease leakage. (4WD/AWD).
Steering Gear and Linkage, Axle and
Suspension Parts, Drive Shaft Boots
Check for damage, looseness, and leakage of oil or grease. Under severe driving
conditions, inspect more frequently.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles
according to the instructions in the
Owner’s Manual (except 350Z). When
rotating tires, check for damage and
uneven wear. Replace if necessary.
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EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Transmission Fluid/Oil, Differential
Oil, Transfer Case Oil
Visually inspect for signs of leakage at
specified intervals. If towing a trailer,
using a camper or car–top carrier, or
driving on rough or muddy roads, replace
the fluid/oil every 30,000 miles or 24
months (60,000 miles or 48 months for
Altima, Altima Coupe, Maxima, Rogue,
Sentra, and Versa CVT fluid).
Electronically Controlled
Continuously Variable Transmission
(eCVT) Fluid (For HEV)
Inspect for leaks and fluid level with the
filler plug removed at specified intervals.
If towing a trailer, using a camper or
car–top carrier, or driving on rough or
muddy roads, replace the eCVT fluid
every 30,000 miles or 24 months.
Off-Road Maintenance
Check the following items frequently
whenever you drive off-road through
deep sand, mud or water:
Brake pads and rotors
Brake linings and drums
Brake lines and hoses
Differential, transmission and
transfer case oil
Steering linkage
Propeller shaft(s) and front drive shafts
Engine air filter
Clutch housing drain (4WD only)
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MAINTENANCE LOG AND RECORDS
The following Maintenance Log has been
compiled by Nissan to assist you in
performing the recommended
maintenance services and keeping
appropriate records of services
performed. Along with the related repair
invoices, receipts, and other such
records, a properly documented
maintenance history could enhance the
value of your vehicle should you ever wish
to sell it. The services listed represent
the minimal Nissan recommended
requirements for each time/mileage
interval, up to 120,000 miles / 96 months.
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NISSAN EXPRESS SERVICES *
Express Services
Many Nissan dealers nationwide now offer Express Services. All Express Services include
a 14-point vehicle inspection and the Express Service guarantee – the Service is completed
in the allotted time –
Express Services 30 – Performed in 30 minutes
or less
Oil and filter change service
Ask your participating Nissan dealer about other
Express Services
or your next Express Service 30 Oil and Filter Change is FREE.
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* May differ or not apply outside the United States, please inquire of your dealer.
3,750 MILES OR 3 MONTHS
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PREMIUM MAINTENANCE
Replace engine oil and filter
Inspect the following:
__ All lights
__ Brake fluid level
__ Clutch fluid
__ Differential oil
__ Engine air filter
__ Engine coolant level/top-off
__ Engine drive belts
__ Power steering fluid/top-off
__ Radiator hoses
__ Tires/adjust air pressure
__ Transmission fluid/oil
__ Washer fluid level/top-off
__ Wiper blades
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350Z, Armada, Frontier, Rogue AWD, Pathfinder, Titan, Xterra.
Equipment varies by model. Perform only those operations that apply to your vehicle.
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SCHEDULE 1 MAINTENANCE
Replace engine oil and filter
SCHEDULE 2 MAINTENANCE
Replace engine oil and filter
(Titan FFV and Armada FFV)
All other models: Next scheduled maintenance at
7,500 Miles or 6 Months
Dealer Verified Service Stamp
Dealer name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mileage: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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GENUINE NISSAN PARTS YOU CAN RELY ON
Genuine Nissan Oil Filters
Genuine Nissan Oil Filters are designed specifically
for your vehicle.
Genuine Nissan Oil Filters have an anti-drainback
valve that keeps oil in the filter when the engine
is not running. This prevents harmful engine
wear on start-up.
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350Z, Armada, Frontier, Rogue AWD, Pathfinder, Titan, Xterra.
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All front wheel drive, 4WD, AWD models.
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7,500 MILES OR 6 MONTHS
PREMIUM MAINTENANCE
Replace engine oil and filter
Road test vehicle
Rotate tires (except 350Z)
Inspect the following:
__ All lights
__ Automatic transmission/CVT fluid
__ Axle & suspension parts
__ Battery fluid level/terminals
__ Brake fluid level
__ Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
__ Charging/Starting system
__ Clutch fluid
__ Coolant level/top-off
__ Differential oil
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine air filter
__ Engine drive belts
__ Exhaust system
Equipment varies by model. Perform only those operations that apply to your vehicle.
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__ Front suspension ball joints
__ Horn operation
__ Manual transmission oil
__ Power steering fluid/top-off
__ Propeller shaft (4WD/AWD)
__ Radiator hoses
__ Shock absorbers/struts
__ Steering gear and linkage
__ Steering linkage ball joints
__ Transfer case oil (4WD/AWD)
__ Washer fluid level/top-off
__ Wiper blades
SCHEDULE 1 MAINTENANCE
Replace engine oil and filter
Rotate tires (except 350Z)
Inspect the following:
__ Axle & suspension parts
__ Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Exhaust system
__ Front suspension ball joints
__ Propeller shaft (4WD/AWD)
__ Steering gear and linkage
__ Steering linkage ball joints
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SCHEDULE 2 MAINTENANCE
Replace engine oil and filter
Rotate tires (except 350Z)
Dealer Verified Service Stamp
Dealer name: ____________________________________________________________________________
Date: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Mileage: _______________________________________________________________________________________
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GENUINE NISSAN PARTS YOU CAN RELY ON
Wiper Blades
Genuine Nissan Wiper
Blades and Arms are
designed to fit your Nissan
and can be installed by any
Nissan dealer in just minutes.
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