headlights NISSAN QASHQAI 2011 User Guide

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Incorrect jump-starting can lead to a battery
explosion. The battery explosion may result in
severe injury or death. It may also result in
damage to the vehicle. Be sure to follow the
instructions in this section.
Explosive hydrogen gas is always present in
the vicinity of the battery. Keep all sparks and
flames away from the battery.
Always wear suitable eye protection glasses
and remove rings, bracelets, and any other
jewellery whenever working on or near a bat-
tery.
Never lean over the battery while jump-start-
ing.
Never allow battery fluid to come into contact
with eyes, skin, clothes or the vehicle’s
painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a corrosive
sulphuric acid which can cause severe burns.
If the fluid comes into contact with anything,
immediately flush the contacted area with
plenty of water.
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
The booster battery must be rated at 12 volts.
Use of an incorrectly rated battery will dam-
age your vehicle.
Never attempt to jump-start a frozen battery.
It could explode and cause serious injury.
1. Prepare vehicle
jA with the booster battery for
the vehiclejB being jump-started.
CAUTION
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.
2. Apply the handbrake.
3. Shift the gear lever (MT models) into the N (Neu- tral) position [AT or CVT models, move the se-
lector lever to the P (Park) position].
4. Switch off all unnecessary electrical systems (headlights, hazard lights etc,).
5. Ensure that the ignition switch of the vehicle be- ing jump-started is in the LOCK position.
NCE259
JUMP-STARTING
6-10In case of emergency

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Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements ....................................... 8-2
Scheduled maintenance...................................... 8-2
General maintenance .......................................... 8-2
Where to go for service ...................................... 8-2
General maintenance ............................................... 8-2 Explanation of general maintenance items ........... 8-2
Maintenance precautions ......................................... 8-4
Engine compartment ................................................ 8-5
Engine cooling system ............................................. 8-6 Checking engine coolant level............................. 8-6
Changing engine coolant .................................... 8-6
Engine oil................................................................. 8-8 Checking engine oil level .................................... 8-8
Changing engine oil ............................................ 8-9
Changing engine oil filter .................................... 8-11
Protect the environment ...................................... 8-13
Fuel filter (Diesel engine models) ............................. 8-13 Draining water .................................................... 8-13
Bleeding the fuel system ..................................... 8-14
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........................... 8-14
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid ......... 8-14
Brakes ..................................................................... 8-15 Checking brake pedal......................................... 8-15
Checking handbrake........................................... 8-15
Brake and clutch fluid .............................................. 8-15
Window washer fluid/headlight cleaner fluid
(where fitted) ........................................................... 8-16
Battery..................................................................... 8-17 Vehicle battery .................................................... 8-17
Jump-starting ...................................................... 8-19 Integrated keyfob/Intelligent Key battery
replacement........................................................ 8-19
Drive belts ............................................................... 8-21
Spark plugs (Petrol engine models).......................... 8-21
Air cleaner filter........................................................ 8-21 Viscous paper type ............................................. 8-22
Dry paper type (where fitted) .............................. 8-22
Wiper blades ........................................................... 8-22 Cleaning ............................................................. 8-22
Front window wiper replacement ........................ 8-22
Back door window wiper replacement ................ 8-23
Windscreen washer nozzle ................................. 8-23
Fuses ...................................................................... 8-23 Passenger compartment ..................................... 8-23
Engine compartment ........................................... 8-24
Lights ...................................................................... 8-25 Headlights .......................................................... 8-25
Exterior lights ...................................................... 8-27
Interior lights....................................................... 8-27
Light locations .................................................... 8-27
Wheels and tyres ..................................................... 8-31 Tyre inflation pressure......................................... 8-31
Types of tyres ..................................................... 8-31
Snow chains....................................................... 8-32
Tyre rotation ....................................................... 8-32
Tyre wear and damage ....................................... 8-33
Tyre age ............................................................. 8-33
Changing tyres and wheels ................................. 8-33
Four-wheel drive (4WD) models ......................... 8-33
Wheel balance.................................................... 8-33

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Clean the headlights on a regular basis. Make sure
that the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal
lights, and other lights are all operating properly and
installed securely. Also check headlight aim.
Tyres*:
Check the pressure with a gauge periodically when
at a service station (including the spare) and adjust
to the specified pressure if necessary. Check care-
fully for damage, cuts or excessive wear.
Tyre rotation*:
Tyres should be rotated every 10,000 km (6,000
miles) for Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models and
5,000 km (3,000 miles) for Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
models. However, the timing for tyre rotation may
vary according to your driving habits and road sur-
face conditions.
Wheel alignment and balance:
If the vehicle pull to either side while driving on a
straight and level road, or if you detect uneven or
abnormal tyre wear, there may be a need for wheel
alignment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at
normal highway speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed.
Wheel nuts:
When checking the tyres, make sure no wheel nuts
are missing, and check for any loose wheel nuts.
Tighten if necessary.Windscreen:
Clean the windscreen on a regular basis. Check the
windscreen at least every six months for cracks or
other damage. Have a damaged windscreen re-
paired by a qualified repair facility.
Wiper blades*:
Check for cracks or wear if they do not wipe prop-
erly.
Under the bonnet and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked periodically, e.g. each time you check the
engine oil or refuel.
Battery*:
Check if the green indicator on the top of the main-
tenance free battery is visible. If it is not visible,
replace the battery as soon as possible.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under
severe conditions, check the fluid level frequently.
Brake and clutch fluid level*:
Make sure that the brake and clutch fluid level is
between the MAX and MIN lines on the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*:
Check the coolant level when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts*:
Make sure that the drive belts are not frayed, worn,
cracked or oily.Engine oil level*:
Check the level after parking the vehicle on a level
surface and turning off the engine.
Fluid leaks:
Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil, water or other
fluid leaks after the vehicle has been parked for a
while. Water dripping from the air conditioner after
use is normal. If you should notice any leaks or if
petrol fumes are evident, check for the cause and
have it corrected immediately.
Window washer fluid*:
Check that there is adequate fluid in the tank.
Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when perform-
ing periodic maintenance, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal:
Check the pedal for smooth operation and make
sure that the pedal does not catch or require uneven
effort. Keep the floor mats away from the pedal.
Brake pedal*:
Check the pedal for smooth operation. If the brake
pedal suddenly goes down further than normal, the
pedal feels spongy or the vehicle seems to take
longer to stop, contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified
workshop immediately. Keep the floor mat away
from the pedal.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-3

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j
ALow beam
jB High beam
jC Air duct
Xenon (low beam) headlight
(where fitted)
The gas discharge headlight is a projector style
which uses a xenon headlight bulb.
WARNING
mHIGH VOLTAGE
When the xenon headlights are on, they pro-
duce a high voltage. To prevent an electric
shock, never attempt to modify or
disassemble the xenon headlights assembly.
Should the xenon headlight bulb need to be
replaced, have it done ONLY by a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop.
Xenon headlight bulb replacement:
CAUTION
The following safety instructions must be ob-
served when it is necessary to replace the xenon
headlight bulb yourself:
When handling the bulb the necessary pre-
cautions should always be taken on account
of the high pressure (i.e. wear gloves and
safety glasses and use the bulb in a closed
headlight, etc).
NDI1268
LIGHTS
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-25

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Only hold the xenon headlight bulb by the
base.
The bulb is manufactured from high-quality
quartz and is under high pressure.
Damage, soiling, and fingerprints should be
avoided and, if necessary, removed with alco-
hol before installing the bulb.
When the headlights are switched on, the
bulbs produce a certain amount of UV radia-
tion. In order to avoid any impairment of health
(burning and conjunctivitis), the bulb should
only be used in closed headlights with appro-
priate UV–absorbing front glass.
Due to the risk of burning, the bulb should be
left to cool down for 3 minutes after switching
off before touching.
Due to the use of mercury and various salts,
the bulb should be treated as special waste
when discarded.
The bulb may only be operated with a suitable
ballast which produces very high voltages
when switched on and during operation.
Contact with bulb and wires should therefore
be avoided and a safe distance of at least 30
mm should be maintained.
Replacing the halogen headlight bulb
CAUTION
High pressure halogen gas is sealed inside
the halogen bulb. The bulb may break if the
glass envelope is scratched or the bulb is
dropped.
When handling the bulb, DO NOT TOUCH THE
GLASS ENVELOPE.
Use the same number type and wattage as
originally installed.
Aiming is usually not necessary after replac-
ing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified
workshop.
Do not leave the bulb out of the headlight
reflector for a long period of time as dust,
moisture or smoke may enter the headlight
body and affect the performance of the head-
light.
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which
uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb. A bulb
can be replaced from inside the engine compart-
ment without removing the headlight assembly.
Contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop, if
you need assistance for bulb replacement.
1. Open the bonnet. For details, see “Bonnet release” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
2. Disconnect the negative (—) battery cable. 3. When the broken bulb is located in the headlight
assembly under the air duct, carefully remove the
clips and rotate the air duct
jc clockwise a 1/4
of a turn.
4. Remove the cap (
jAorjB ) of the headlight as-
sembly.
5. Turn the connector 1/4 of a turn in the anti clock- wise direction and remove the headlight bulb.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of re- moval and make sure that the cap is securely
sealed with the headlight body.
7. Where removed (step 3.), re-install the air duct
jc and clips in the order of removal.
8. Reconnect the negative (—) battery cable and close the bonnet.
NOTE
Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the
exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. The fog
is caused by a temperature difference between
the inside and the outside of the lens. This is not
a malfunction. If large droplets can be seen, then
contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
8-26Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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ItemWattage (W)
Headlight (Low or high beam:
type H7) 55
Front turn signal light 21
Front side light 5
Front fog light (H11 type, where
fitted) *1 55
Side turn signal light 5
Rear combination light Turn signal light 21
Stop/Tail light *1 LED
Reverse light *1 21
High-mounted stop light *1 LED
Number plate light 5
Rear fog light 21
*1: If replacement is required, contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
Item Wattage
(W)
Room light/Map lights (where fitted)
Foot well light (where fitted) 5
3
Room light — rear (where fitted) 5
Reading lights — rear (where fitted) 8
Luggage compartment light (where fitted) 5
LIGHT LOCATIONS
j
1 Front side light
j2Front turn signal light
j3Room light/Map lights (where fitted)
j4Reading light – type A (where fitted)
j5Side turn signal light
j6Headlights
j7Front fog light (where fitted)
j8Luggage compartment light (where fitted)
j9High mounted stop light
j10Room light (where fitted)
j11Reading lights (where fitted)
j12Rear combination light
j13Reverse light
j14Number plate light
j15Rear fog light
j16Footwell light (where fitted)
NDI1059
Light locations
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-27

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– Driving four-wheel drive (4WD) safely ............................ 5-27
– Four-wheel drive (4WD) model (Tyres) .......................... 8-33
– Four-wheel drive mode indicator light ............................. 5-27
– Four-wheel drive warning light ....................................... 5-26
Front passenger air bag deactivation system ....................... 1-17
Front passenger air bag indicator light ................................. 1-17
Fuel
– Bleeding the fuel system ................................................ 8-14
– Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ................... 9-2
– Draining water (Fuel filter) .............................................. 8-13
– Fuel filter (Diesel engine models) ................................... 8-13
– Fuel gauge ...................................................................... 2-2
– Fuel recommendation ...................................................... 9-5
Fuel filler lid
– Cap ........................................................................\
....... 3-15
– Opener lever ................................................................. 3-15
Fuses ........................................................................\
.......... 8-23
– Engine compartment ...................................................... 8-24
– Passenger compartment ................................................ 8-23G
Gauges
– Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................... 2-2
– Fuel gauge ...................................................................... 2-2
– Meters and gauges .......................................................... 2-2
Glove box ........................................................................\
.... 2-31
Guide lines ........................................................................\
.... 4-7
H
Handbrake lever .................................................................. 3-16
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................................. 2-28 Head restraint
– Active head restraints ...................................................... 1-6
– Adjustment ...................................................................... 1-5
Headlight
– Headlight aiming control switch ..................................... 2-27
– Headlight and turn signal switch .................................... 2-24
– Headlight cleaner .......................................................... 2-28
– Headlight switch ............................................................ 2-24
– Headlights (bulb replacement) ....................................... 8-26
– Replacement (bulb) ....................................................... 8-25
– Turn signal switch .......................................................... 2-26
– Xenon ........................................................................\
... 2-24
Heated seats ....................................................................... 2-29
Heater and air conditioner ................................................... 4-12
Horn ........................................................................\
........... 2-29
How to adjust the screen view ............................................. 4-11
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Ignition
– Ignition knob (Intelligent Key equipped models) ................ 5-8
– Ignition switch ................................................................. 5-6
Immobilizer
– NATS immobilizer radio approval number ....................... 9-10
– NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) ............................... 3-13
Indicator lights ....................................................................... 2-3
Injured persons ..................................................................... 1-9
Inside rear-view mirror ......................................................... 3-17
Instrument and control layout
– LHD and RHD models ..................................................... 0-5
Integrated keyfob (remote control system) ............................. 3-3
– Battery replacement ...................................................... 8-19
– Ignition switch ................................................................. 5-6
– Keyfob operation failure ................................................... 3-6
– Locking the doors ............................................................ 3-5
– Setting the unlock mode .................................................. 3-4
10-4Index

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine – Super Lock system .......................................................... 3-5
– Unlocking the doors ......................................................... 3-5
Intelligent Key operating range ............................................... 3-6
Intelligent Key system ............................................................ 3-6
– Anti-hijack mode .............................................................. 3-7
– Battery replacement ...................................................... 8-19
– Emergency key – Intelligent Key dead battery situation ... 5-10
– Ignition knob .................................................................... 5-8
– Locking/unlocking ........................................................... 3-7
– Starting the engine .......................................................... 3-8
Interior lights .............................................................. 2-37, 8-27
iPod® player operation ........................................................ 4-37
ISOFIX system .................................................................... 1-26J
Jump-starting .............................................................. 6-10, 8-19K
Key ........................................................................\
............... 3-2
– Ignition knob positions ..................................................... 5-9
– Immobilizer ...................................................................... 3-2
– Integrated keyfob (remote control system) ....................... 3-3
– Intelligent Key operating range ......................................... 3-6
– Intelligent Key system ...................................................... 3-6
– Key positions (Ignition switch) .......................................... 5-7
– NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) ................................. 3-2
– NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) key ........................... 3-2
– Remote keyless entry system ........................................... 3-3
– Using Intelligent Key system ............................................ 3-7 L
Light
– Exterior lights ................................................................. 8-27
– Fog light switch ............................................................. 2-26
– Hazard warning flasher switch ....................................... 2-28
– Headlight aiming control switch ..................................... 2-27
– Headlight and turn signal switch .................................... 2-24
– Headlight cleaner .......................................................... 2-28
– Headlight switch ............................................................ 2-24
– Headlights ..................................................................... 8-25
– Interior lights ........................................................ 2-37, 8-27
– Light locations ............................................................... 8-27
– Luggage compartment ................................................... 2-38
– Map lights ..................................................................... 2-38
– Rear room/reading light ................................................. 2-38
– Room light ..................................................................... 2-37
– Trailer direction indicator light ........................................ 5-36
– Turn signal switch .......................................................... 2-26
– Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ................ 2-3
– Xenon headlight .................................................... 2-24, 8-25
Lock
– Back door lock .............................................................. 3-12
– Child safety rear door locks ........................................... 3-11
– Door locks ....................................................................... 3-9
– Drive away door locking ................................................. 3-11
– Power door lock switch ................................................. 3-10
– Steering lock ............................................................ 5-7, 5-9
– Super Lock system .......................................................... 3-9
– Unlocking with inside door handle .................................. 3-10
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Maintenance
– General maintenance ....................................................... 8-2
– Maintenance precautions ................................................. 8-4
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