NISSAN 2008 Versa Hatchback - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 186)

1. Apply the parking brake.
2. AT or CVT model:
Move the shift selector lever to P (Park) or N
(Neutral). P (Park) is recommended.
The shift selector lever cannot be
moved out of P (Park) and into any of
the other gear positions if the ignition
key is turned to the OFF position or if
the key is removed from the ignition
switch.
The starter is designed not to operate if
the shift selector lever is in any of the
driving positions.
Manual transmission model:
Move the shift lever to N (Neutral). Depress
the clutch pedal to the floor while cranking
the engine.
The starter is designed not to operate
unless the clutch pedal is fully de-
pressed.
Intelligent Key system models: Slowly
“PUSH ON” the ignition switch. When the
Intelligent Key system warning light in
the meter illuminates in green, the ignition
switch can be turned.
The Intelligent Key must be carried
when operating the ignition switch.
When the Intelligent Key system warning
light ( AT or CVT models) or the Intel-
ligent Key lock warning light ( M/T
models) in the meter blinks in red and the
inside warning buzzer emits a short beep, be
sure that the selector lever is in the P (Park)
position and the ignition switch is securely
returned to the LOCK position.
The Intelligent Key system warning light
( AT or CVT models) or the Intelligent
Key lock warning light ( M/T models)
blinking in red, turns off by performing the
following operations:
● Return the ignition switch to the LOCK
position.
● Turn the ignition switch to the ACC posi-
tion.
When the buzzer beeps 4 times continu-
ously, check for the following:
● The ignition switch is returned to the
LOCK position.
● The mechanical key is not inserted into
the ignition switch.
The inside warning buzzer stops when one
of the following is performed:
● Return the ignition switch to the LOCK
position.
● Remove the mechanical key from the ig-
nition switch.
● Close the doors.
3. Crank the engine with your foot off the
accelerator pedal by turning the ignition
key to START. Release the key when the
engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to
run, repeat the above procedure.
● If the engine is very hard to start in extremely
cold weather or when restarting, depress
the accelerator pedal a little (approximately
1/3 to the floor) and hold it and then crank
the engine. Release the key and the accel-
erator pedal when the engine starts.
● If the engine is very hard to start because it
is flooded, depress the accelerator pedal
all the way to the floor and hold it. Crank the
engine for 5-6 seconds. After cranking the
engine, release the accelerator pedal.
Crank the engine with your foot off the
accelerator pedal by turning the ignition
key to START. Release the key when the
engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails
to run, repeat the above procedure.
STARTING THE ENGINE
5-12 Starting and driving
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REVIEW COPY— 2008 Versa (vrs)
Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
01/03/08—debbie
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