fuel cap NISSAN QASHQAI 2007 User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The turbocharger system uses engine oil for lubrica-
tion and cooling of its rotating components. The tur-
bocharger turbine turns at extremely high speeds
and it can reach an extremely high temperature. It is
essential to maintain a flow of clean oil through the
turbocharger system. A sudden interruption to the
oil supply may cause a malfunction in the turbo-
charger.
To ensure prolonged life and performance of the
turbocharger, it is essential to comply with the fol-
lowing maintenance procedure:
CAUTION
Change the engine oil of the turbo-charged
diesel engine as prescribed. See the sepa-
rately provided Warranty Information & Main-
tenance Booklet for additional information.
Use only the recommended engine oil. See
“Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Technical
information” section.
If the engine has been operating at high rpm
for an extended period of time, let it idle for a
few minutes prior to shutdown.
Do not accelerate the engine to high rpm im-
mediately after starting it.
WARNING
Be careful not to burn yourself with exhaust
gases.
Do not park the vehicle over flammable mate-
rials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags,
as they may burn easily.
If the vehicle continues to be driven at a low
speed with the DPF warning light illuminated,
the fail-safe will limit engine revolutions and/
or torque. In this case, the engine oil must be
replaced and the process of burning accumu-
lated particulate matter must be carried out
by a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
Service regeneration is a maintenance item
and is not covered by the NISSAN warranty.
Use engine oil for DPF equipped models. For
details, see “Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Technical
information” section.
CAUTION
The DPF becomes extremely hot after burning
particulate matter.
NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM
Some diesel engine models are fitted with a Diesel
Particulate Filter (DPF), which is a device that re-
moves carbon (soot) from the exhaust gas. To oper-
ate effectively, the DPF system must routinely con-
duct a cleaning operation, called regeneration, that burns-off the accumulated carbon. This regenera-
tion process is normally automatic and not visible to
the driver.
REGENERATION RESTRICTIONS
Driving conditions such as frequent short journeys
or stop/start driving can result in excessive build up
of carbon in the filter. When this happens the DPF
warning light
will illuminate (and a message
will appear in the vehicle information display, see
“Vehicle information display” later in this section) to
inform you that the vehicle must be driven in a par-
ticular manner to begin regeneration.
When the DPF warning light is illuminated, provided
that legal and safety conditions allow, the vehicle
should be driven at a speed of over 60 km/h (37.5
MPH) until the DPF warning light turns off. This pro-
cess can take up to 30 minutes to complete.
IF REGENERATION FAILS
Failure to react to the DPF warning lightmay
lead to saturation of the DPF system. If this hap-
pens, the Malfunction Indicator (MI)
will also
illuminate to indicate that a Service Regeneration by
a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop is required.
The engine speed may also be limited to 3,000 rpm
to protect the DPF system.
NOTE
Contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop
to perform a forced regeneration.
TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM
(Diesel engine models) DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
(DPF) (where fitted)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during extremely
cold weather conditions, the battery fluid may freeze
and damage the battery. To maintain maximum effi-
ciency, the battery should be checked regularly. For
details, see “Battery” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.
ENGINE COOLANT
If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti-freeze,
drain the cooling system. Refill before operating the
vehicle. For details, see “Engine cooling system” in
the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
TYRE EQUIPMENT
1) The SUMMER tyres are of a tread design to pro-vide superior performance on dry surfaces. How-
ever, the performance of these tyres will be sub-
stantially reduced in snowy and icy conditions. If
you operate your vehicle on snowy or icy roads,
NISSAN recommends the use of MUD & SNOW
or ALL SEASON tyres on all four wheels. Please
consult a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop
for tyre type, size, speed rating and availability
information.
2) For additional traction on icy roads, studded tyres may be used. However, some countries,
provinces and states prohibit their use. Check
applicable laws before installing studded tyres. CAUTION
Skid and traction capabilities of studded snow
tyres on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer
than that of non-studded snow tyres.
3) Snow chains may be used, if desired. But the use of snow chains may be prohibited in some
areas. Therefore, check the local laws before
installing snow chains. When installing snow
chains, make sure they are of proper size for the
tyres on your vehicle and are installed according
to the snow chain manufacturer’s instructions.
Use chain tensioners when recommended by the
snow chain manufacturer to ensure a tight fit.
Loose end links of the snow chain must be se-
cured or removed to prevent the possibility of
whipping action damage to the wings or under-
carriage. In addition, drive at a reduced speed,
otherwise, your vehicle may be damaged and/or
vehicle handling and performance may be ad-
versely affected.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended to carry the following items in the
vehicle during winter:
A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove ice
and snow from the windows.
A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the jack
to give it firm support.
A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snowdrifts.
Extra windscreen washer fluid to refill the reser-
voir tank.
CORROSION PROTECTION
Chemicals used for road surface de-icing are ex-
tremely corrosive and will accelerate corrosion and
the deterioration of underbody components such as
the exhaust system, fuel and brake lines, brake
cables, floor pan, and wings.
In the winter, the underbody must be cleaned
periodically. For additional information, see “Cor-
rosion protection” in the “7. Appearance and
care” section .
For additional protection against rust and corrosion,
which may be required in some areas, consult a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
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engine
1. Set the heater or air conditioner temperaturecontrol to the maximum “HOT” position.
2. Open the bonnet. For details, see “Bonnet release” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
3. Open the engine coolant reservoir cap
j1to
help to drain the coolant.
4. Disconnect the end of the hose
j2 to drain the
coolant.
5. Flush the cooling system by running clean water through the engine coolant reservoir.
6. Install the hose
j2.
7. Fill the coolant reservoir up to the MAX level. See “Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Technical information”
section for cooling system capacity.
8. Install the engine coolant reservoir cap.
9. Start the engine, and rev the engine two or three times under no load.
10. Touch the radiator hose and feel if the water flows.
11. Keep racing the engine at a speed of 3,000 rpm for about 10 minutes.
12. Observe the coolant temperature gauge for signs of overheating. 13. Stop the engine and check coolant level, allow
to cool and refill up to the MAX level.
14. Check radiator lower hose for any signs of leak- age.
15. Close the bonnet.
K9K engine
1. Set the heater or air conditioner temperature control to the maximum “HOT” position.
2. Open the bonnet. For details, see “Bonnet release” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
3. Disconnect the radiator lower hose
j1 and open
the drain plugj2 on the engine block.
4. Open the engine coolant reservoir cap to help to drain the coolant.
5. Flush the cooling system by running fresh water through the engine coolant reservoir. 6. Install the hose and securely tighten the engine
block drain plug.
7. Fill the reservoir up to the MAX level with cool- ant. See “Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Technical information”
section for cooling system capacity.
8. Install the engine coolant reservoir cap.
9. Start the engine, and rev the engine two or three times under no load.
10. Touch the radiator hose and feel if the water flows.
11. Keep racing the engine at a speed of 2,000 – 2,500 rpm for about 10 minutes.
12. Observe the coolant temperature gauge for signs of overheating.
13. Stop the engine and check coolant level, allow to cool and refill up to the MAX level.
14. Check the radiator lower hose for any signs of leakage.
15. Close the bonnet.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply thehandbrake.
2. Start the engine. If the engine is cold, start and let the engine idle until the engine temperature
reaches the operational temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait at least 10 minutes to let the engine oil drain back into the oil pan. 4. Open the bonnet. For details, see “Bonnet
release” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
5. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
6. Raise and support the vehicle using a suitable floor jack and safety jack stands.
Place the safety jack stands under the vehicle
jack-up points.
For details, see “Flat tyre” in the “6. In case of
emergency” section.
7. Remove the engine compartment under cover.
8. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug.
9. Remove the drain plug with a wrench and com- pletely drain the oil.
If the engine oil filter needs to be changed, re-
move and replace it at this time. See “Changing
engine oil filter” later in this section.
10. Clean and re-install the drain plug along with a new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug
with a wrench. Do not use excessive force. Drain plug tightening torques:
HR16DE, MR20DE engine:
34.3 (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
K9K engine:
20 (2.1 kg-m, 15 ft-lb)
M9R engine:
44 (4.5 kg-m, 32 ft-lb)
R9M engine:
50 (5.1 kg-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
11. Refill the engine with recommended engine oil and quantity.
See “Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Technical information”
section.
12. Check the oil level with the dipstick. For details, see “Checking engine oil level” earlier in this
section. If necessary, add engine oil.
13. Install the engine oil filler cap securely.
14. Start the engine.
15. Check for any leakage around the drain plug. Correct as required.
16. Turn the engine off and wait several minutes.
17. Check the oil level again with the dipstick. If necessary, add engine oil.
18. Install the engine compartment under cover.
19. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
20. Close the bonnet.
NDI1064
Euro 5 K9K engine
NDI978Z
M9R or R9M engine
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER
WARNING
NISSAN recommends contacting a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop for engine oil fil-
ter servicing.
NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM
A used oil filter should be disposed of at a
rubbish tip having proper facilities.
HR16DE, MR20DE or K9K engine
Removal:
1. Drain the engine oil. For details, see “Changing engine oil” earlier in this section.
2. Loosen the engine oil filter unit with an oil filter wrench. Depending on the engine model, a spe-
cial cap type wrench may be required. See a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop, if in doubt. 3. Remove the engine oil filter unit.
4. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface with a
clean rag.
CAUTION
If any oil is spilled on the engine or the ve-
hicle, thoroughly wipe it clean.
Installation:
1. Clean and re-install the drain plug along with a new washer. For tightening torque details, see
“Changing engine oil” earlier in this section.
2. Coat the rubber gasket on the new engine oil fil- ter unit with clean engine oil.
3. Install the engine oil filter unit by hand until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten additionally
2/3ofaturn.Engine oil filter tightening torques:
HR16DE, MR20DE engine:
17.7 (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
K9K engine:
14 (1.4 kg-m, 10 ft-lb)
4. Add engine oil and check the oil level with the engine oil dipstick. For details, see “Checking
engine oil level” earlier in this section and “Ca-
pacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in the
“9. Technical information” section.
5. Install the engine oil filler cap.
6. Start the engine.
NDI656Z
HR16DE or MR20DE engine
NDI985Z
K9K engine
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 7. After the engine has been warmed up, make surethere are no leaks around the engine oil filter unit
and the drain plug. Correct as required.
8. Turn the engine off and wait several minutes. Check the oil level and add engine oil, if neces-
sary.
9. Install the engine compartment under cover.
10. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
11. Close the bonnet.M9R or R9M engine
Removal:
1. Drain the engine oil. For details, see “Changing engine oil” earlier in this section.
2. Loosen the engine oil filter cover with a wrench.
3. Remove the engine oil filter cover then the oil fil- ter element.
4. Remove the rubber O-ring from the filter cover. 5. Wipe the oil filter cover entirely with a clean rag.
Installation:
1. Clean and re-install the drain plug along with a
new washer. For tightening torque details, see
“Changing engine oil” earlier in this section.
2. Install the rubber O-ring, in its housing, on the outside of the engine oil filter cover.
3. Insert the new oil filter element into the engine oil filter cover.
4. Coat the rubber O-ring with clean engine oil.
5. Install the engine oil filter cover until a slight re- sistance is felt, then tighten additionally 2/3 of a
turn.Tightening torque:
25 (2.6 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)
6. Add engine oil and check the oil level with the engine oil dipstick. For details, see “Checking
engine oil level” earlier in this section and “Ca-
pacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in the
“9. Technical information” section.
7. Install the engine oil filler cap.
8. Start the engine.
9. After the engine has been warmed up, make sure there are no leaks around the engine oil filter
cover and the drain plug. Correct as required.
10. Turn the engine off and wait several minutes. Check the oil level and add engine oil, if neces-
sary.
11. Install the engine compartment undercover.
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M9R
NDI1267
R9M
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13. Close the bonnet.
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM
It is illegal to pollute drains, water courses and soil.
Use authorised waste collection facilities, including
civic amenity sites and garages providing facilities
for the disposal of used oil and used oil filters. If in
doubt, contact your local authority for advice on dis-
posal.
The regulations concerning the pollution of the
environment will vary from country to country.
DRAINING WATER
Drain the water from the fuel filter:
– Every time you perform an engine oil change.
– When the water in fuel filter warning light
(orange) comes on or flashes irregularly.
Except for models with R9M diesel engine.
Proceed as follows:
1. Connect a suitable drain hose
j1 to the drain
plugj2.
2. Place a drain pan
j3 under the hosej1.
3. Loosen manually the drain plug
j2 with4to5
turns and operate the priming pumpj4 to drain
the water out of the fuel filter.
CAUTION
The water from the fuel filter is drained
with fuel. Prepare a larger capacity pan
than the volume of the fuel filter.
Drained water is mixed with fuel and take
precautions to prevent the fuel from ad-
hering to rubber parts such as engine
mounting insulator.
4. After draining, close the drain plug manually. CAUTION
If the drain plug is tightened excessively, it
can be damaged and as a result, fuel will
leak.
Do not use tools to tighten the drain plug.
5. Bleed air from the fuel system. For details, see “Bleeding the fuel system” later in this section.
6. Start the engine and make sure there is no fuel leakage. Correct as required.
For models with R9M diesel engine
Contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
NDI916Z
Except for models with R9M diesel engine
FUEL FILTER (Diesel engine
models)
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If the brake pedal suddenly goes down further than
normal, the pedal feels “spongy” or the vehicle
seems to take longer to stop, see a NISSAN dealer
or qualified workshop.
CHECKING HANDBRAKE
Periodically check the holding ability of the hand-
brake by parking on a steep hill and restraining the
vehicle by using only the handbrake. If it does not
hold satisfactorily, see a NISSAN dealer or qualified
workshop.
jALHD models
jB RHD models
WARNING
Use only new fluid. Old, inferior, or contami-
nated fluid may damage the brake and clutch
systems. The use of improper fluids can dam-
age the brake system and affect the vehicle’s
stopping ability.
Clean the filler cap before removing.
Brake and clutch fluids are poisonous and
should be stored carefully in marked contain-
ers out of the reach of children.
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the fluid level
is between the MIN
j2 and MAXj1 lines or the
brake warning light comes on, add fluid up to the
MAX line. See “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants”
in the “9. Technical information” section for the rec-
ommended brake and clutch fluid type.
If fluid must be added frequently, the system should
be thoroughly checked by a NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop.
CAUTION
NISSAN recommends that refilling and check-
ing the brake and clutch systems should be
left to a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop
who will have the necessary fluids and techni-
cal knowledge.
Do not spill the fluid on painted surfaces. This
will damage the paint. If fluid is spilled, wash
with water.
NDI1038
BRAKES
BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID
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Technical information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ........... 9-2
Fuel recommendation ......................................... 9-5
Recommended SAE viscosity number ................. 9-5
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations (where fitted) ............ 9-6
Engine ..................................................................... 9-7
Wheels and Tyres .................................................... 9-7
Dimensions .............................................................. 9-8
When travelling or transferring your registration to
another country........................................................ 9-8
Vehicle identification ................................................ 9-8 Vehicle identification plate ................................... 9-8
Vehicle identification number (VIN) (chassis
number).............................................................. 9-8
Engine serial number .......................................... 9-9
Tyre placard ....................................................... 9-9
Air conditioner specification label (where
fitted) and Automatic transmission fluid label
(where fitted) ...................................................... 9-10
NATS immobilizer radio approval number ................. 9-10
Approval numbers.................................................... 9-10

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“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (approximate)Recommended specifications
Litre Imp measure
Fuel 6514-1/4 gal See “Fuel recommendation” later in this section
.Engine oil (Refill)
With oil filter replacement HR16DE 4.3 3–3/4 qt
HR16DE & MR20DE engine:
Genuine NISSAN engine oil *1
API SL or SM *1
ILSAC grade GF-3 or GF-4 *1
ACEA A1/B1, A3/B3, A3/B4, A5/B5, C2 or C3 *1
K9K engine without diesel particulate filter (DPF):
Euro 4:
Genuine NISSAN engine oil *1
ACEA A1–B1 *1 *2, SAE 5W30
K9K engine with DPF (where fitted):
Genuine NISSAN engine oil *1
Euro 4: ACEA A1–B1 *1 *2, SAE 5W30 low SAPS
Euro 5: ACEA C4 *1, SAE 5W30 low SAPS
M9R engine without DPF:
Genuine NISSAN engine oil *1
ACEA B4 *1, SAE 5W40 or 0W40
M9R engine with DPF (where fitted):
Genuine NISSAN engine oil *1
ACEA C4 *1 SAE 5W30 low SAPS
R9M engine:
Genuine NISSAN engine oil *1
ACEA C4, SAE 5W30 Low SAPS
MR20DE 4.4 3–7/8 qt
K9K
4.6
4.4 *8 4qt
3–7/8 qt *8
M9R 7.4 6–1/2 qt
R9M 5.5 4–7/8 qt
Without oil filter replacement HR16DE 4.1 3-5/8 qt
MR20DE 4.2 3–3/4 qt
K9K
4.4
4.3 *8 3–7/8 qt
3–3/4 qt *8
M9R 7.0 6–1/8 qt
R9M 5.1 4–1/2 qt
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTS
9-2Technical information