lock NISSAN QASHQAI 2011 Owners Manual

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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
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine In order to maintain the appearance of your vehicle,
it is important to take proper care of it.
Whenever possible, park your vehicle inside a ga-
rage or in a covered area to minimise the chances
of damaging the paint surface of your vehicle.
When it is necessary to park outside, park in a shady
area or protect the vehicle with a body cover.Be
careful not to scratch the paint surface when put-
ting on or removing the body cover.
WASHING
In the following instances, wash your vehicle as soon
as possible to protect the paint surface:
After a rainfall, to prevent possible damage from
acid rain.
After driving on coastal roads.
When contaminants such as soot, bird drop-
pings, tree sap, metal particles or insects get on
the paint surface.
When dust or mud builds up on the paint sur-
face.
1. Wash the vehicle surface with a wet sponge and plenty of water.
2. Clean the vehicle surface gently and thoroughly using a mild soap or a special vehicle wash sham-
poo mixed with clean, lukewarm (never hot) wa-
ter. CAUTION
Do not wash the vehicle with strong house-
hold soap, strong chemical detergents, petrol
or solvents.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight or
while the vehicle body is hot, as the paint sur-
face may become water-spotted.
Avoid using tight-napped or rough cloths,
such as washing mitts. Care must be taken
when removing caked-on dirt or other foreign
substances so the paint surface is not
scratched or damaged.
3. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of clean water.
4. Use a damp chamois to dry the paint surface to avoid leaving water spots.
When washing the vehicle, take care of the follow-
ing:
Inside flanges, joints and folds on the doors, back
door and bonnet are particularly vulnerable to
the effects of road salt. Therefore, these areas
must be cleaned regularly.
Be sure that the drain holes in the lower edge of
the doors are not clogged.
Spray water to the underbody and in the wheel
wells to loosen the dirt and/or wash away road
salt.
If using a high pressure washer always follow
the recommendations on the equipment (pres-
sure and spraying distance).
CAUTION
Do not spray directly into the engine compart-
ment with a high-pressure washer/hose this
could damage the engine.
If there are damaged areas on the vehicle (e.g.
painted bumpers or headlamp assembly), it is
not recommended to direct the high pressure jet
on to them. Carefully wash these areas by hand.
Avoid the entry of water into the locks.
REMOVING SPOTS
Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects,
and tree sap as quickly as possible from the paint
surface to avoid lasting damage or staining. Special
cleaning products are available at a NISSAN dealer
or any automotive accessory store.
WAXING
Regular waxing protects the paint surface and helps
to retain a new vehicle appearance.
After waxing, polishing is recommended to remove
built-up residue.
A NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop can assist
you in choosing the appropriate waxing products.
CAUTION
Wash your vehicle thoroughly and completely
before applying wax to the paint surface.
CLEANING EXTERIOR
7-2Appearance and care

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your new NISSAN has been designed to have mini-
mum maintenance requirements with longer service
intervals, to save you both time and money. How-
ever, some day-to-day and regular maintenance is
essential to maintain your NISSAN’s good mechani-
cal condition, as well as its emission and engine
performance.
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that the
specified maintenance, as well as general mainte-
nance, is performed.
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who can
ensure that your vehicle receives the proper mainte-
nance care.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
For your convenience, the required scheduled main-
tenance items are described and listed in the sepa-
rate Warranty Information and Maintenance book-
let. You must refer to that booklet to ensure that
necessary maintenance is performed on your
NISSAN vehicle at regular intervals.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
General maintenance includes those items which
should be checked during normal day-to-day opera-
tion of the vehicle. They are essential if your vehicle
is to continue to operate properly. It is your respon-
sibility to perform these procedures regularly as pre-
scribed.
Performing general maintenance checks requires
minimal mechanical skill and a few general automo-
tive tools.These checks or inspections can be done by your-
self, a qualified technician or, if you prefer, your
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICE
If maintenance service is required or your vehicle
appears to malfunction, have the systems checked
and tuned by an authorised NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop.
During the normal day-to-day operation of the ve-
hicle, general maintenance should be performed
regularly as prescribed in this section. If you detect
any unusual sounds, vibrations or smell, be sure to
check for the cause or have a NISSAN dealer or
qualified workshop do it promptly. In addition, you
should notify a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop if repairs are required.
When performing any checks or maintenance work,
closely observe the “Maintenance precautions” later
in this section.
EXPLANATION OF GENERAL
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Additional information on the following items with
an asterisk (*) is found later in this section.
The maintenance items listed here should be per-
formed from time to time, unless otherwise speci-
fied.
Outside the vehicle
Back door, doors and bonnet:
Check that the back door, all doors and the bonnet
operate properly. Also ensure that all latches lock
securely. Lubricate hinges and latches if necessary.
Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the bon-
net from opening when the primary latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other cor-
rosive materials, check for lubrication frequently.
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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Confirm that your vehicle is held securely on a fairly
steep hill with only the handbrake applied.
Seats:
Check seat position controls such as seat adjust-
ers, seatback recliner, etc. to ensure they operate
smoothly and all latches lock securely in every posi-
tion. Check that the head restraints move up and
down smoothly and the locks hold securely in all
latched positions.
Seat belts:
Check that all parts of the seat belt system (e.g.
buckles, anchors, adjusters and retractors) operate
properly and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or
damage. See “Seat belts” in the “1. Safety — seats,
seat belts and supplemental restraint system” sec-
tion for further details.
Steering wheel:
Check for any change in the steering conditions,
such as excessive free play, hard steering or strange
noises.
Warning lights and audible reminders:
Make sure that all warning/indicator lights and au-
dible reminders are operating properly.
Windscreen defogger:
Check that the air comes out of the defogger outlets
properly when operating the heater or air condi-
tioner.Windscreen wiper and washer*:
Check that the wipers and washer operate properly
and that the wipers do not streak.
When performing any inspection or maintenance
work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent
serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to
the vehicle. The following are general precautions
which should be closely observed.
Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the
handbrake securely and block the wheels to
prevent the vehicle from moving. For a manual
transmission models, move the gear lever to
N (Neutral) position.[For automatic transmis-
sion or continuously variable transmission
models: move the selector lever to P (Park)
position.]
Do not work under the engine bonnet while
the engine is hot. Turn off the engine and wait
until it cools down.
Be sure to turn the ignition switch to the “OFF”
or LOCK position.
When the ignition switch is in the ON or Acc
position, the cooling fan may start to operate
suddenly even when the engine is not run-
ning. To avoid injury, always disconnect the
negative battery cable before working near
the engine.
If you must work with the engine running,
keep your hands, clothing, hair and tools away
from moving fans, belts and any other moving
parts.
It is advisable to remove ties and any jewel-
lery, such as rings, watches, etc. before work-
ing on your vehicle.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
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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.
NDI941Z
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Check the fluid level in each cell. It should be be-
tween the UPPERj1 and LOWERj2 level lines.
If it is necessary to add fluid, add only distilled water
to bring the level to the indicator in each filler open-
ing. Do not overfill.
1. Remove the cell plugs
jA using a suitable tool.
j1 OK
j2ADD
2. Add distilled water up to the UPPER level line
j1.
If the side of the battery is not clear, check the
electrolyte water level by looking directly above
the cell, as illustrated.
3. Tighten cell plugs.
CAUTION
Do not overfill battery cells. Excessive electrolyte
may leak out of the battery during charging, and
cause paint damage.
Maintenance free battery (Type B)
For a maintenance free battery it is not required to
check the fluid level. However, NISSAN recom-
mends to visually check the green indicator
jA sta-
tus periodically. If it is not visible, replace the battery
as soon as possible.
Reinitialisation procedure after battery
reconnection
If the battery has been reconnected, check the fol-
lowing items:
Re-enter the anti-theft system code (where fit-
ted). For details, see the separately provided
NISSAN Connect Owner’s Manual.
Clock setting. For details, see “Vehicle informa-
tion display” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section or the separately provided NISSAN Con-
nect (where fitted) Owner’s Manual.
The C-View® sunshade or power window sys-
tem may need to be reinitialised. For details, see
“C-View® glass roof (where fitted)” in the “2. In-
struments and controls” section or “Windows”
in the “2. Instruments and controls” section.
Models with Stop/Start System
Ensure that the battery fitted is the special bat-
tery that is enhanced with regard to the charge-
discharge capacity and life performance. Avoid
using any other battery for the Stop/Start Sys-
tem, as this may cause early deterioration of the
battery or a malfunction of the Stop/Start Sys-
tem. It is recommended that a Genuine NISSAN
battery is fitted. For more information, contact a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
If the battery terminal is disconnected (for bat-
tery replacement, etc.) and then reconnected,
there may be some delay before the Stop/Start
System reactivates.
DI0137MAZ
NDI688Z
Indicator
NDI920Z
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1. Integrated keyfob:Use a cross-shaped screwdriver to remove
the screw before opening the lid.
Intelligent Key:
a. Slide the locking pin to the unlock position.
b. Remove the Intelligent Key cap as illustrated.
2. Insert a flat blade screwdriver or a suitable tool into the slit of the corner and twist it to open the
lid.
3. Replace the battery with a new one. For models equipped with Integrated keyfob, use
the following battery type:
CR2016
For models equipped with Intelligent Key, use
the following battery type:
CR2032
Do not touch the internal circuit and electric
terminals as doing so could cause a malfunc-
tion.
Make sure that the + side faces the bottom of
the case, as illustrated.
4. Install the lid in the reverse order of removal.
5. Operate the buttons to check its operation. Contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop
if you need assistance for battery replacement.
NDI779Z
Integrated keyfob
NDI780Z
Intelligent Key
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Be sure the ignition switch is in the “OFF” or
LOCK position. Otherwise the cooling fan or the
engine may start to operate suddenly.
1. Visually inspect each belt for signs of unusual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If the belt is in
poor condition or loose, have it replaced or ad-
justed by a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop.
2. Have the belts checked regularly for condition and tension in accordance with the maintenance
schedule as shown in a separately provided War-
ranty Information and Maintenance booklet.WARNING
Be sure the engine and ignition switch are off
and that the handbrake is engaged securely.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to remove
the spark plugs. An incorrect socket can
cause damage to the spark plugs.
Always replace spark plugs with recom-
mended or equivalent ones.
Replace spark plugs according to the maintenance
schedule shown in the separately provided War-
ranty Information & Maintenance Booklet.
If replacement is required, see a NISSAN dealer or
qualified workshop for servicing.
WARNING
Operating the engine without the air cleaner
filter, can cause you or others to be burned.
The air cleaner filter not only cleans the intake
air, it also stops flame if the engine backfires.
If the air cleaner filter is not installed and the
engine backfires, you could be burned.
Do not drive without the air cleaner filter.
NDI921Z
Type A
NDI922Z
Type B
DRIVE BELTS SPARK PLUGS (Petrol engine
models) AIR CLEANER FILTER
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out the air cleaner filter.
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE
The filter elementjA should not be cleaned and
reused.
Replace it according to the maintenance schedule
shown in the separately provided Warranty Informa-
tion & Maintenance Booklet. When replacing the fil-
ter, wipe the inside of the air cleaner housing and
the cover with a damp cloth.
DRY PAPER TYPE (where fitted)
Check the filter elementjA to see if it is dirty. If it is
dirty, shake the element to remove dust.
Clean or replace it according to the maintenance
schedule shown in the separately provided War-
ranty Information & Maintenance Booklet. When
cleaning or replacing the filter, wipe the inside of the
air cleaner housing and the cover with a damp cloth.
CLEANING
If the windscreen or back door window is not clear
after using the window washer or if a wiper blade
chatters when running, wax or other material may be
on the blade or windscreen.
Clean the outside of the windscreen or back door
window with a washer solution or a mild detergent.
The windscreen or back door window is clean if
beads do not form when rinsing with clear water.
Clean the blade by wiping it with a cloth soaked in a
washer solution or a mild detergent. Then rinse the
blade with clear water. If the windscreen or back
door window is still not clear after cleaning the
blades and using the wiper, replace the blades.
CAUTION
After wiper blade replacement, return the
wiper arm to its original position. Otherwise it
may be damaged when the bonnet is opened.
Make sure the wiper blade contacts the glass.
Otherwise, the arm may be damaged from
wind pressure.
Do not open the bonnet when the front wiper
is in the servicing position other wise it can
damage the paint surface of the bonnet.
FRONT WINDOW WIPER
REPLACEMENT
1. Pull up the wiper arm.
2. Press the two side lock pins
j1 , then remove the
wiper blade as illustrated.
3. Install the new wiper blade in the reverse order of removal.
4. Return the wiper arm to its original position.
NDI923Z
WIPER BLADES
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REPLACEMENT
1. Lift the wiper arm.
2. Hold and rotate carefully the wiper blade clock-wise until the blade becomes free.
3. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm and snap it into place.
4. Return the wiper arm to its original position.
WINDSCREEN WASHER NOZZLE
If you wax the surface of the engine bonnet, be care-
ful not to let wax get into the washer nozzlejA . This
may cause clogging or improper windscreen washer
operation. If wax gets into the nozzle, remove it with
aneedleorsmallpin
jB.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of higher or lower amperage
rating than that specified on the fuse box
cover.
Never pull the harness or wires when discon-
necting the connector.
NDI924Z
NDI892Z
NDI1088
FUSES
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