Engine cooling system -8, Checking engine coolant level -8 – NISSAN 2009 Versa Hatchback - Owner's Manual User Manual

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The engine cooling system is filled at the factory
with

Genuine

NISSAN

Long

Life

Antifreeze/Coolant to provide year-round anti-
freeze and coolant protection. The anti-freeze
solution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors.
Additional engine cooling system additives are
not necessary.

WARNING

Never remove the radiator or coolant

reservoir cap when the engine is hot.
Wait until the engine and radiator cool
down. Serious burns could be caused
by high pressure fluid escaping from
the radiator. See precautions in “If your
vehicle overheats” found in the “In case
of emergency” section of this manual.

The radiator is equipped with a pres-

sure type radiator cap. To prevent en-
gine damage, use only a genuine
NISSAN radiator cap.

CAUTION

When adding or replacing coolant, be sure
to use only a Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (green) or equivalent
with the proper mixture ratio of 50% anti-
freeze and 50% demineralized or distilled
water. The use of other types of coolant
solutions or coolant colors, such as or-
ange, may damage the engine cooling
system.

Outside temperature

down to

Genuine
NISSAN

Long Life

Antifreeze/
Coolant or

equivalent

Demineral-

ized or dis-

tilled water

°C

°F

-34

-29.2

50%

50%

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

2

, add coolant to the MAX level

1

. If the reservoir is empty, check the coolant

level in the radiator when the engine is cold. If
there is insufficient 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

1

.

If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, have it checked by a NISSAN
dealer.

SDI1860

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

8-8

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

REVIEW COPY—

2009 Versa (vrs)

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

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