Starting the engine -13 – NISSAN 2009 Versa Hatchback - Owner's Manual User Manual

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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 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 is in any of the driving
positions.

Manual transmission model:

Move the shift selector to N (Neutral). De-
press 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 and turn 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 shift selector is in the P (Park)
position (AT or CVT models) 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.

● Place the ignition switch to the ACC po-

sition.

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 ex-

tremely cold weather or when restarting,
depress the accelerator pedal a little (ap-
proximately 1/3 to the floor) and hold it
and then crank the engine. Release the
key and the accelerator 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 accel-
erator pedal. Crank the engine with your
foot off the accelerator pedal
by turn-
ing 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

Starting and driving

5-13

REVIEW COPY—

2009 Versa (vrs)

Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
09/10/08—debbie

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