Nissan Versa (N17): Push starting

Nissan Versa 2nd generation (N17) Owners Manual / In case of emergency / Push starting

CAUTION

  • Do not push start this vehicle. The three-way catalyst may be damaged
  • Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and Manual Transmission models cannot be push-started or tow-started.

    Attempting to do so may cause transmission damage.

  • For manual transmission models, never try to start the vehicle by towing it.

    When the engine starts, the forward surge could cause the vehicle to collide with the tow vehicle.

  • Automatic transmission models cannot be push-started or tow-started. Attempting to do so may cause transmission damage.

Jump starting

To start your engine with a booster battery, the instructions and precautions below must be followed. WARNING If done incorrectly, jump starting can lead to a battery explosion, resulting in ...

If your vehicle overheats

If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an extremely high temperature gauge reading (if so equipped), a red high temperature warning light (if so equipped) ), or if you feel a lack of engin ...

Other materials:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid (if so equipped)
CAUTION NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or equivalent) ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids. Do not use Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) or Manual transmission fluid in a NISSAN CVT, as it may damage the CVT. Damage caused by the use of fluids ...

Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
Due to legal requirements in some states and Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be required to be in what is called the "ready condition" for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emission control system. The vehicle is set to the "ready condition" when it is driven through certain d ...

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