Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo Van (2018 year). Manual — part 1

This manual was prepared to help you un-
derstand the operation and maintenance
of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many
miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure.
Please read through this manual before
operating your vehicle.

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let explains details about the warranties
covering your vehicle. The “Maintenance
and schedules” section of this manual
explains details about maintaining and
servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a
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solve any concerns you may have with
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under your state’s lemon law.

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warnings, cautions and instructions con-
cerning proper use of such accessories
prior to operating the vehicle and/or ac-
cessory. It is recommended that you visit a
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particular accessories with which your ve-
hicle is equipped.

Before driving your vehicle, please read this
Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance
requirements, assisting you in the safe op-
eration of your vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

INFORMATION

REMINDERS!

Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!

∙ NEVER drive under the influence of al-

cohol or drugs.

∙ ALWAYS observe posted speed limits

and never drive too fast for conditions.

∙ ALWAYS give your full attention to

driving and avoid using vehicle fea-
tures or taking other actions that
could distract you.

∙ ALWAYS use your seat belts and ap-

propriate child restraint systems.

∙ ALWAYS provide information about

the proper use of vehicle safety fea-
tures to all occupants of the vehicle.

∙ ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual

for important safety information.

FOREWORD

READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

DRIVING

This vehicle will handle and maneuver dif-
ferently from an ordinary passenger ve-
hicle because it has a higher center of
gravity. As with other vehicles with fea-
tures of this type, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of con-
trol or an accident.

Be sure to read “Precautions when start-
ing and driving” and “Avoiding collision
and rollover” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING

Any modifications or alterations of this
vehicle that do not comply with the
NISSAN NV200 Compact Cargo Body
Builder’s Guide may affect the safety of
the vehicle which may result in a collision,
serious personal injury or death. An elec-
tronic copy of the NISSAN NV200 Compact
Cargo Body Builder’s Guide is available at
www.nissancommercialvehicles.com.

Modifications made to this vehicle by
conversion companies or dealers may
affect the final certification of the
engine, vehicle or equipment. The
conversion company or dealer has
the responsibility to certify that the
altered vehicle and equipment com-
plies or continues to comply with all
applicable motor vehicle safety stan-
dards and emissions regulations. The
conversion company or dealer is re-
sponsible for making sure the modifi-
cations or installed equipment does
not affect the safety of the vehicle.

NISSAN does not assume the responsi-
bility as the final stage manufacturer
for

modified

or

altered

vehicles.

NISSAN is not responsible for the final
certification, product liability claims, or
warranty claims, resulting from any
component, assembly, or system being
altered. NISSAN is not responsible for
modifications which cause the vehicle
to become non-compliant with any of
the motor vehicle safety standards,
emissions regulations, or modifica-
tions that cause the vehicle to be or be-
come defective or unsafe.

Your vehicle’s warranty may not cover
damage resulting from alterations,
modifications,

installation

of

non-

approved accessories, or improper in-
stallation of accessories. Refer to your
2018 NV200 Compact Cargo Warranty
Information

Booklet

for

complete

details.

WARNING

Installing an aftermarket On-Board Di-
agnostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses
the port during normal driving, for ex-
ample

remote

insurance

company

monitoring, remote vehicle diagnostics,
telematics or engine reprogramming,
may cause interference or damage to
vehicle systems. We do not recommend
or endorse the use of any aftermarket
OBD plug-in devices, unless specifically
approved by NISSAN. The vehicle war-
ranty may not cover damage caused by
any aftermarket plug-in device.

This manual includes information for all
features and equipment available on this
model. Features and equipment in your ve-
hicle may vary depending on model, trim
level, options selected, order, date of pro-
duction, region or availability. Therefore,
you may find information about features or
equipment that are not included or in-
stalled on your vehicle.

All information, specifications and illustra-
tions in this manual are those in effect at
the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the
right to change specifications, perfor-
mance, design or component suppliers
without notice and without obligation.
From time to time, NISSAN may update or
revise this manual to provide Owners with
the most accurate information currently
available. Please carefully read and retain
with this manual all revision updates sent
to you by NISSAN to ensure you have ac-
cess to accurate and up-to-date informa-
tion regarding your vehicle. Current ver-
sions of vehicle Owner’s Manuals and any
updates can also be found in the Owner
section

of

the

NISSAN

website

at

https://owners.nissanusa.com/nowners/
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questions concerning any information in
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sumer Affairs. For contact information, re-
fer to the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PRO-
GRAM page in this Owner’s Manual.

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THIS MANUAL

You will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways:

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a hazard that could cause death or seri-
ous personal injury. To avoid or reduce
the risk, the procedures must be fol-
lowed precisely.

CAUTION

This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause minor or
moderate personal injury or damage to
your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk,
the

procedures

must

be

followed

carefully.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do
this” or “Do not let this happen.”

If you see a symbol similar to these in an
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the front of the vehicle.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
these indicate movement or action.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
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tration.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-
ents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive
harm. In addition, certain fluids con-
tained in vehicles and certain products
of component wear contain or emit
chemicals

known

to

the

State

of

California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm.

Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle
can expose you to chemicals including
engine

exhaust,

carbon

monoxide,

phthalates, and lead, which are known
to the State of California to cause can-
cer and birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid
breathing exhaust, do not idle the en-
gine except as necessary, service your
vehicle in a well-ventilated area and
wear gloves or wash your hands fre-
quently when servicing your vehicle.
For

more

information

go

to

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY

Some vehicle parts, such as lithium bat-
teries, may contain perchlorate material.
The following advisory is provided: “Per-
chlorate Material – special handling may
apply. For additional information, refer to
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate/”.

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NISSAN CARES . . .

Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your
NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service
needs.

However, if there is something that your
NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or
you would like to provide NISSAN directly
with comments or questions, please con-
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For U.S. customers

877–NIS-NCV1
(877-647-6281)

For Canadian customers

1-800-387-0122

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask
for the following information:

– Your name, address, and telephone

number

– Vehicle identification number (attached

to the top of the instrument panel on the
driver’s side)

– Date of purchase

– Current odometer reading

– Your NISSAN dealer’s name

– Your comments or questions

OR

You can write to NISSAN with the informa-
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For U.S. customers

Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
or via e-mail at:
nnaconsumeraffairs@nissan-usa.com

For Canadian customers

Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
or via e-mail at:
information.centre@nissancanada.com

If you prefer, visit us at:
www.nissanusa.com (for U.S. customers)
or
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We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

Table of
Contents

Illustrated table of contents

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Do-it-yourself

Maintenance and schedules

Technical and consumer information

Index

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

0 Illustrated table of contents

Air bags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . 0-2
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3
Exterior rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4
Passenger compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5

Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6
Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
Warning and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9

1.

Head restraints/headrests
(P. 1-7)

2.

Front seat belt with preten-
sioner(s) and shoulder height
adjuster (driver’s side only)
(P. 1-11, 1-32)

3.

Roof-mounted curtain
side-impact and rollover
supplemental air bag (P. 1-32)

4.

Supplemental air bags
(P. 1-32)

5.

Seats (P. 1-2)

6.

Occupant classification
sensor (weight sensor)
(P. 1-32)

7.

Front seat top tether strap
anchor (located on bottom of
seatback) (P. 1-21)

8.

Front seat-mounted side-
impact supplemental air bag
(P. 1-32)

Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.

LII2394

AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS

0-2

Illustrated table of contents

1.

Engine hood (P. 3-14)

2.

Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-20)

3.

Windshield (P. 8-17)

4.

Power windows (P. 2-30)

5.

Door locks (P. 3-3)
Keys (P. 3-2)
Key fob (if so equipped) (P. 3-10)

6.

Mirrors (P. 3-19)

7.

Tire pressure (P. 8-32)
Flat tire (P. 6-2)
Tire chains (P. 8-32)

8

Replacing bulbs (P. 8-24)
Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-21)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
(P. 2-21)

Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.

LII2395

EXTERIOR FRONT

Illustrated table of contents

0-3

1.

Back doors (P. 3-3)
Vehicle loading (P. 10-13)

2.

Rearview camera (P. 4-10)

3

Replacing bulbs (P. 8-24)

Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.

LII2396

EXTERIOR REAR

0-4

Illustrated table of contents

1.

Map lights (P. 2-32)

2.

Sun visors (P. 3-18)

3.

Rearview mirror (if so equipped)
(P. 3-19)

4.

Glove box (P. 2-27)

5.

Storage trays (P. 2-27)

6.

Fuel-filler cap (P. 3-15)
Fuel recommendation (P. 10-2)
Fuel-filler door (P. 3-15)

Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.

LII2397

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

Illustrated table of contents

0-5

1.

Vents (P. 4-18)

2.

Headlight/turn signal switch
(P. 2-21)

3.

Driver’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-32)
Horn (P. 2-24)

4.

Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-9)

5.

Cruise control switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-18)

6.

Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-20)

7.

Rear window and/or outside
mirror defroster switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-21)

8.

Audio system (P. 4-27)
Navigation (if so equipped) (P. 4-4)

9.

Passenger’s supplemental air bag
(P. 1-32)

10.

Glove box (P. 2-27)

11.

Climate controls (P. 4-19)

12.

Front passenger air bag status
light (P. 2-15)

13.

Cup holders (P. 2-27)

14.

Shift lever (P. 5-14)

15.

Rear Sonar System (RSS) OFF
switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-29)

16.

Hazard warning flasher switch
(P. 6-2)

17.

Ignition switch (P. 5-8)

LIC3760

INSTRUMENT PANEL

0-6

Illustrated table of contents

18.

Audio control switches (P. 4-27)
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System (P. 4-65)

19.

Fuel-filler door release lever (P. 3-15)
Hood release lever (P. 3-14)

20.

Fuse box (P. 8-19)

21.

Electronic outside rearview mirror
control switch (if so equipped)
(P. 3-20)

22.

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-24)

Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.

Illustrated table of contents

0-7

MR20DE engine

1.

Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-5)

2.

Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-7)

3.

Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-10)

4.

Air cleaner (P. 8-16)

5.

Fuse box (P. 8-19)

6.

Battery (P. 8-12)

7.

Radiator cap (P. 8-5)

8.

Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-7)

9.

Drive belt location (P. 8-15)

10.

Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-11)

LDI3187

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS

0-8

Illustrated table of contents

Warning

light

Name

Page

or

Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light

2-10

or

Brake warning
light

2-10

Charge warning
light

2-11

Door open warn-
ing light

2-11

Engine oil pres-
sure warning light

2-11

High temperature
warning light (red)

2-11

Warning

light

Name

Page

Low fuel warning
light

2-11

Low tire pressure
warning light

2-12

Low windshield-
washer fluid
warning light (if so
equipped)

2-13

Power steering
warning light

2-13

Seat belt warning
light and chime

2-14

Supplemental air
bag warning light

2-14

Indicator

light

Name

Page

Continuously
Variable Trans-
mission (CVT) po-
sition indicator
light

2-15

Cruise main
switch indicator
light (if so
equipped)

2-15

Front passenger
air bag status
light

2-15

High beam indi-
cator light (blue)

2-15

Malfunction Indi-
cator Light (MIL)

2-15

Overdrive OFF
indicator light

2-16

WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

Illustrated table of contents

0-9