towing NISSAN QASHQAI 2007 User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 14. If the level is low, remove the engine coolantreservoir cap and add coolant slowly into the
reservoir. After refilling the reservoir to the MAX
level, install the reservoir cap.
WARNING
Before removing the engine coolant reservoir
cap and to avoid the danger of being scalded,
cover the reservoir cap with a rag and loosen
the reservoir cap to the first notch to allow the
steam to escape.
15. Close the bonnet.
Have your vehicle inspected or repaired by a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop. When towing your vehicle, local regulations for tow-
ing must be followed. Incorrect towing equipment
could damage your vehicle. To assure proper tow-
ing and to prevent accidental damage to your ve-
hicle, NISSAN recommends that you have a service
operator tow your vehicle. It is advisable to have the
service operator carefully read the following precau-
tions.
WARNING
Do not allow any occupants in the vehicle that
is being towed.
Never get under your vehicle after it has been
lifted by a tow truck.
TOWING PRECAUTIONS
When towing:
Make sure that the transmission,
axles, steering system and power train are in
working condition. If any unit is damaged, the
vehicle must be towed using a dolly or be placed
on a flat bed lorry.
Release the handbrake and shift the manual
transmission (MT), automatic transmission (AT)
or continuously variable transmission (CVT) into
the N (Neutral) position before starting to tow
the vehicle.
Always attach safety chains before towing.
NCE302
2WD models
TOW TRUCK TOWING
In case of emergency6-13

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine RECOMMENDED TOWING FOR
TWO-WHEEL DRIVE (2WD) MODELS
CAUTION
NEVER tow automatic transmission (AT) or con-
tinuously variable transmission (CVT) models
with the front wheels on the ground or with all
four wheels on the ground (forwards or back-
wards), this may cause serious and expensive
damage to the transmission. If it is necessary to
tow the vehicle with the rear wheels raised, al-
ways use towing dollies under the front wheels.
NISSAN recommends that your vehicle should be
towed with the driving (front) wheels off the ground
or that the vehicle be placed on a flat bed lorry as
illustrated.
When towing with the front wheels – on the
ground (MT models only) or – on towing dollies:
Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position, then
secure the steering wheel in a straight ahead posi-
tion using a rope or similar device.Never place the
ignition switch in the LOCK position. This will re-
sult in damage to the steering lock mechanism.
RECOMMENDED TOWING FOR
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) MODELS
CAUTION
NEVER tow the vehicle with any wheels on the
ground as this may cause serious and expensive
damage to the transmission.
NISSAN recommends that towing dollies be used
when towing your vehicle or that the vehicle be
placed on a flat bed lorry as illustrated.
When towing with the front wheels on towing dol-
lies:
Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position, then
secure the steering wheel in a straight ahead posi-
tion using a rope or similar device. Never place the
ignition switch in the LOCK position. This will re-
sult in damage to the steering lock mechanism.
NCE303
4WD models
6-14In case of emergency

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TOWING EYE
The towing eye is stored with the vehicle tools and
located in the spare wheel recess (luggage com-
partment area).
1) Remove the cover from the bumper.
2) Securely install the towing eye, as illustrated.
Make sure that the towing eye is properly stored in
its designated location after use.
FREEING THE VEHICLE FROM SAND,
SNOW OR MUD
WARNING
Never allow anyone to stand near the towing
line during the pulling operation.
Never spin the tyres at high speed. This could
cause them to explode and result in serious
injury. Parts of the vehicle could also overheat
and be damaged.
Towing eye usage
The towing eye should be used in the event that
your vehicle becomes trapped in sand, snow or mud,
and is unable to drive away without being pulled,
use the towing eye.
Use the towing eyeonly, not other parts of the
vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle body will be dam-
aged.
Only use the towing eye to free a vehicle stuck
in sand, snow, mud, etc.
Never tow the vehicle for a long distance using
only the towing eye.
The towing eye is under tremendous force when
used to free a stuck vehicle. Always pull the cable
straight out from the front of the vehicle. Never
pull on the towing eye at a sideways angle.
CAUTION
In order not to break the towing line, tension it
slowly.
NCE283Z
In case of emergency6-15

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine – Maintenance requirements ............................................... 8-2
– Seat belt maintenance ................................................... 1-11
Manual transmission
– Driving with manual transmission ................................... 5-12
Mechanical/emergency key ................................................... 3-3
Meter and gauges
– Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................... 2-2
– Fuel gauge ...................................................................... 2-2
– Speedometer .................................................................. 2-2
– Tachometer ..................................................................... 2-2
Meters and gauges ............................................................... 2-2
Mirror ........................................................................\
.......... 3-17
– Automatic anti-dazzling inside mirror ....................... 3-17, 7-4
– Inside rear-view mirror ................................................... 3-17
– Outside rear-view mirrors .............................................. 3-17
– Vanity mirror .................................................................. 3-19
Mobile phone integration for FM AM radio with CD player ... 4-52
Mobile phone integration for LW-MW-FM radio with CD player or
6 CD changer (Type A) ....................................................... 4-44
Monitor display
– Monitor display’s maintenance ......................................... 7-4
– Rear-view monitor ............................................................ 4-2N
NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) ....................... 3-2, 5-10, 5-7
– NATS immobilizer radio approval number ....................... 9-10
– NATS key ........................................................................\
3-2
– NATS security indicator light .......................................... 3-13O
Oil
– Changing engine oil ......................................................... 8-9
– Changing engine oil filter ............................................... 8-11 – Checking engine oil level ................................................. 8-8
– Engine oil ........................................................................\
8-8
– Recommended lubricants ................................................ 9-2
– Recommended SAE viscosity number .............................. 9-5
On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ....................... 5-4
Overheat
– Engine overheat ............................................................. 6-12
P
Parking ........................................................................\
....... 5-33
– Ultrasonic parking sensor .............................................. 5-24
Phone
– Bluetooth® ........................................................... 4-44, 4-52
– Mobile phone integration for FM AM radio with CDplayer ........................................................................\
.... 4-52
– Mobile phone integration for LW-MW-FM radio with CD player or 6 CD changer (Type A) ............................................. 4-44
Power
– Power door lock switch ................................................. 3-10
– Power outlet .................................................................. 2-30
– Power steering system .................................................. 5-38
– Power window — Driver’s side (Reinitialisation procedure) .................................................................... 2-35
– Power windows ............................................................. 2-34
Pre-tensioner seat belt system ............................................. 1-12
Precautions
– Audio operation precautions .......................................... 4-21
– Brake precautions ......................................................... 5-39
– Child restraint usage ..................................................... 1-18
– Cruise control precautions ............................................. 5-29
– Maintenance precautions ................................................. 8-4
– On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ................. 5-4
– Operating precautions (trailer) ....................................... 5-35
– Seat belt usage ............................................................... 1-7
– Towing precautions ....................................................... 6-13
10-6Index

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine – Jump-starting ........................................................ 6-10, 8-19
– Precautions when starting and driving .............................. 5-3
– Push-starting ................................................................. 6-12
– Starting the engine ........................................................ 5-11
Steering
– Power steering system .................................................. 5-38
– Steering lock ............................................................ 5-7, 5-9
– Steering wheel adjustment ............................................. 3-16
– Steering wheel switches for hands-free telephonecontrol ........................................................................\
... 4-55
– Steering-wheel switch for audio control ......................... 4-43
– Steering-wheel switch for hands-free telephone control . 4-50
– Telephone button ........................................ 4-44, 4-52, 4-55
Stop/Start System ............................................................... 5-21
Storage ........................................................................\
....... 2-31
– Bottle holder .................................................................. 2-32
– Console box .................................................................. 2-32
– Cup holder .................................................................... 2-32
– Glove box ...................................................................... 2-31
– Map pockets ................................................................. 2-32
– Roof rail ........................................................................\
2-32
– Seat pockets ................................................................. 2-32
– Storage trays ................................................................. 2-31
– Sunglasses holder ......................................................... 2-32
Sun visors ........................................................................\
... 3-17
Sunshade
– Sunshade (Reinitialisation procedure) ............................ 2-37
– Sunshade operation ...................................................... 2-36
Super Lock system ............................................................... 3-9
– Emergency situations ....................................................... 3-9
– Power door lock switch ................................................. 3-11
Supplemental Restraint System (air bag system)
– Air bag system .............................................................. 1-13
– Air bag warning labels ................................................... 1-16
– Air bag warning light ...................................................... 1-16
– Front passenger air bag deactivate switch ..................... 1-17
– Front passenger air bag indicator light ........................... 1-17 Switch
– Defogger switch ............................................................ 2-23
– Fog light switch ............................................................. 2-26
– Headlight and turn signal switch .................................... 2-24
– Headlight cleaner switch ................................................ 2-28
– Power door lock switch ................................................. 3-10
– Wiper and washer switch .............................................. 2-21
T
Tachometer ........................................................................\
... 2-2
Temporary-use spare tyre ...................................................... 6-2
Three-point type seat belts .................................................... 1-9
Three-way catalyst (Petrol engine models) ............................. 5-4
Tilting steering wheel ........................................................... 3-16
Tonneau cover .................................................................... 2-33
Towing
– Recommended towing for four-wheel drive (4WD)models ........................................................................\
.. 6-14
– Recommended towing for two-wheel drive (2WD) models ........................................................................\
.. 6-14
– Tow bar Installation ....................................................... 5-36
– Tow truck towing ........................................................... 6-13
– Towing eye .................................................................... 6-15
– Towing precautions ....................................................... 6-13
– Trailer towing ................................................................ 5-35
Trailer
– Trailer brakes ................................................................ 5-36
– Trailer detection ............................................................. 5-36
– Trailer direction indicator light .......................................... 2-9
– Trailer towing ................................................................ 5-35
Transmission
– Automatic transmission (ignition knob) ...................... 5-7, 5-9
– Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ................................. 8-14
– Continuously variable transmission (ignition knob) ..... 5-7, 5-9
– Continuously variable transmission fluid ......................... 8-14
10-8Index

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine – Driving with automatic transmission ...................... 5-14, 5-17
– Driving with continuously variable transmission (Models withmanual shift) .................................................................. 5-14
– Driving with continuously variable transmission (Models without manual shift) .................................................................. 5-17
– Driving with manual transmission ................................... 5-12
– Manual transmission (ignition knob) ................................. 5-8
– Manual transmission (ignition switch) ............................... 5-6
Travelling or transferring your registration to another country .. 9-8
Trip computer ...................................................................... 2-16
Turbocharger system (Diesel engine models) ......................... 5-5
Turn signal switch ............................................................... 2-26
Twin trip odometer .............................................................. 2-16
Tyre
– Changing tyres and wheels ........................................... 8-33
– Emergency tyre puncture repair kit ......................... 6-7, 8-34
– Flat tyre ........................................................................\
... 6-2
– Repairing flat tyre ............................................................ 6-7
– Spare tyre ..................................................................... 8-33
– Temporary-use spare tyre ................................................ 6-2
– Types of tyres ................................................................ 8-31
– Tyre age ........................................................................\
8-33
– Tyre equipment .............................................................. 5-43
– Tyre inflation pressure ................................................... 8-31
– Tyre placard .................................................................... 9-9
– Tyre pressure (Trailer) ................................................... 5-36
– Tyre rotation .................................................................. 8-32
– Tyre wear and damage .................................................. 8-33
– Wheels and tyres ................................................... 8-31, 9-7
U
Ultrasonic sensor
– Alarm sensor ................................................................. 3-13
– Parking sensor .............................................................. 5-24
USB Memory operation ....................................................... 4-37 Using Intelligent Key system .................................................. 3-7
V
Vehicle identification .............................................................. 9-8
– Vehicle identification number (VIN) (chassis number) ....... 9-8
– Vehicle identification plate ................................................ 9-8
Vehicle information display .................................................. 2-11
Vehicle security .......................................................... 3-13, 5-38
– Alarm system ................................................................. 3-13
Vents ........................................................................\
.......... 4-12W
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ...................... 2-3
Warnings and alerts (Vehicle information display) ................ 2-12
Washing ........................................................................\
....... 7-2
Waxing ........................................................................\
.......... 7-2
Wheel
– Blocking the wheels ........................................................ 6-3
– Care of wheels ................................................................ 7-3
– Changing tyres and wheels ........................................... 8-33
– Getting the tools and spare wheel .................................... 6-3
– Installing the wheel .......................................................... 6-6
– Removing the wheel ........................................................ 6-4
– Removing the wheel cover ............................................... 6-4
– Stowing the wheel and tools ............................................ 6-6
– Wheel balance .............................................................. 8-33
– Wheel lock key code ....................................................... 6-7
– Wheel lock nuts ....................................................... 6-4, 6-7
– Wheels and tyres ................................................... 8-31, 9-7
Wheel lock nuts .................................................................... 6-7
Windows
– Power window — Driver’s side (Reinitialisationprocedure) .................................................................... 2-35
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Use the roof rack only when necessary
Only install the roof luggage system when you really
need it, otherwise put it inside the vehicle or store it
in your garage. Do not drive around with an empty
roof rack, kayak holder, or ski rack, this will reduce
your aerodynamic drag significantly.
Optimise the use of air conditioning
The air conditioning system has a positive effect on
driving and vehicle safety through comfort cooling
and dehumidifying, drivers are more alert and have
better visibility when window demisting/defogging
becomes necessary. However, use of the air condi-
tioning system will increase fuel consumption sub-
stantially in an urban environment. Optimise the use
of air conditioning by using the vents as much as
possible.
Use the parking brake on slopes
Use the parking brake when holding your vehicle on
a slope. Avoid using the clutch (manual transmis-
sion) or the accelerator (automatic transmission or
continuously variable transmission) to hold your ve-
hicle as this leads to unnecessary fuel consumption
and wear.
Maintain a safe distance
Anticipate traffic conditions for a smoother drive and
to assure comfort and safety during your trip. Drive
and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles
while in traffic. This will help reduce fuel consump-
tion as you will not be constantly tapping your
brakes.
Check your tyre pressure
Low tyre pressure increases fuel consumption as
well as the use of non-recommended tyres. Correct
tyre pressure will maximise the grip of your vehicle
and optimise fuel consumption.
Have your car serviced regularly
Regular service allows you to run your vehicle in
optimal condition and with the best fuel efficiency.
Have your vehicle serviced by your NISSAN dealer
or a qualified workshop to ensure that it is main-
tained to its original standard.
In case of emergency ... 6-2
(Flat tyre, engine will not start, overheating,
towing)
How to start the engine ... 5-2
How to read the meters and gauges ... 2-2
Maintenance and do-it-yourself ... 8-2
Technical information ... 9-2
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