Wheels NISSAN QASHQAI 2011 Owner's Manual

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Care of wheels ................................................... 8-34

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Handbrake*:
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine jATurn signal light In case of a flat tyre, see “Flat tyre” in the “6. In case
of emergency” section.
TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Periodically check the tyre pressure (including the
spare tyre). An incorrect tyre pressure may ad-
versely affect tyre life and vehicle handling.
NOTE
Incorrectly inflated tyres can also lead to poor
steering ability and make the driver suspect a
steering problem: keep the vehicle’s tyres in-
flated to the correct pressure at all times.
The tyre pressure should be checked when tyres
are COLD. Tyres are considered COLD after the
vehicle has been parked for three or more hours, or
driven less than 1.6 km (1 mile). COLD tyre pres-
sures are shown on the tyre placard affixed to the
driver’s side centre pillar.
Insufficient pressure can lead to an overheating of
the tyre and subsequent internal damage. At high
speeds, this could result in tread separation and
even bursting of the tyre.
TYPES OF TYRES
CAUTION
When changing or replacing tyres, be sure all
four tyres are of the same type (i.e., summer,
all season or snow) and construction.
A NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop may
be able to help you with information about
tyre type, size, speed rating and availability.
NDI1036
Rear fog light
NDI1098
Rear combination light
WHEELS AND TYRES
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Replacement tyres may have a lower speed
rating than the factory equipped tyres, and
may not match the potential maximum vehicle
speed. Never exceed the maximum speed rat-
ing of the tyre.
All season tyres
NISSAN specifies all season tyres on some models
to provide good performance for use all year around,
including snowy and icy road conditions. All season
tyres are identified by ALL SEASON and/or M&S
on the tyre sidewall. Snow tyres have better snow
traction than all season tyres and may be more ap-
propriate in some areas.
Summer tyres
NISSAN specifies summer tyres as standard fit.
These tyres provide superior performance under
typical mild weather conditions.
If you plan to operate your vehicle in snowy or icy
conditions, NISSAN recommends the use of SNOW
or ALL SEASON tyres on all four wheels.
Snow tyres
If snow tyres are needed, it is necessary to select
tyres equivalent in size and load rating to the original
equipment tyres. If you do not, it can adversely af-
fect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
Generally, snow tyres will have lower speed ratings
than factory equipped tyres and may not match the
potential maximum vehicle speed. Never exceed the
maximum speed rating of the tyre.
For additional traction on icy roads, studded tyresmay be used. However, some provinces and states
prohibit their use. Check local, state and provincial
laws before installing studded tyres. Skid and trac-
tion capabilities of studded snow tyres, on wet or
dry surfaces, may be poorer than that of non-stud-
ded snow tyres.
SNOW CHAINS
Use of snow chains may be prohibited in some ar-
eas. 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 chain manufacturer’s
suggestions. Use chain tensioners when recom-
mended by the snow chain manufacturer to ensure
a tight fit. Loose end links of the snow chain must be
secured or removed to prevent the possibility of
whipping action damage to the fenders or undercar-
riage.
In addition, drive at a reduced speed. Otherwise,
your vehicle can be damaged and/or vehicle han-
dling and performance may be adversely affected.
Snow chains must be installed only on the front
wheels and not on the rear wheels.
CAUTION
Never install snow chains on a temporary-use
or small size spare tyre.
Do not drive with snow chains on paved roads
which are clear of snow. Driving with chains in
such conditions can cause damage to the
various mechanisms of the vehicle due to
some overstress. When driving on clear paved
roads, be sure to change to 2WD mode, see
“Four-wheel Drive (4WD) (where fitted)” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section.
TYRE ROTATION
NISSAN recommends that tyres be rotated every
10,000 km (6,000 miles) for Two-Wheel Drive
(2WD) vehicles and 5,000 km (3,000 miles) for
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles.
See “Flat tyre” in the “6. In case of emergency” sec-
tion for tyre replacing procedures.
WARNING
After rotating the tyres, adjust the tyre pres-
sure.
Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle
has been driven for the first 1,000 km (600
miles) (also in cases of a flat tyre, etc.).
Do not include the temporary-use spare tyre
in the tyre rotation.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Incorrect tyre selection, fitting, care or main-
tenance can affect vehicle safety with risk of
accident and injury. If in doubt, consult a
NISSAN dealer or the tyre manufacturer.
TYRE WEAR AND DAMAGE
Tyres should be periodically inspected for wear,
cracking, bulging or objects caught in the tread. If
excessive wear, cracks, bulging or deep cuts are
found, the tyre should be replaced.
The original tyres have a built-in tread wear indica-
tor
j1 . When the wear indicator is visible, the tyre
should be replaced.
The wear indicator locations are indicated by the
location marks
j2.
TYRE AGE
Remember tyre age. Never use a tyre over six years
old, regardless of whether they have been used or
not. Tyres degrade with age as well as the use they are
subjected to. Have the tyres checked and balanced
frequently by a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop. Report all accidents where the tyre is knocked
even if it is minor.
CHANGING TYRES AND WHEELS
WARNING
Do not install a deformed wheel or tyre even if it
has been repaired. Such wheels or tyres could
have structural damage and could fail without
warning.
When replacing a tyre, use the same size, speed
rating and load carrying capacity as originally
equipped. Recommended types and sizes are men-
tioned in “Wheels and Tyres” in the “9. Technical
information” section.
The use of tyres other than those recommended or
the mixed use of tyres of different brands, construc-
tion (bias, bias-belted or radial), or tread patterns
can adversely affect the ride, braking, handling,
ground clearance, body-to-tyre clearance, snow
chain clearance, speedometer calibration, headlight
aim and bumper height.
WARNING
Some of these effects may lead to accidents and
could result in serious personal injury.
If the wheels are changed for any reason, always
replace with wheels which have the same offset
dimension. Wheels of a different offset could cause early tyre wear, possibly degraded vehicle handling
characteristics and/or interference with the brake
discs. Such interference can lead to decreased
braking efficiency and/or early brake pad wear.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) MODELS
CAUTION
Always use tyres of the same size, brand, con-
struction (bias, bias-belted or radial), and
tread pattern on all four wheels. Failure to do
so may result in a circumference difference
between tyres on the front and rear axles
which will cause excessive tyre wear and may
damage the transmission, transfer case and
differential gears.
ONLY use spare tyres specified for the four
wheel drive (4WD) models.
WHEEL BALANCE
Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling and
tyre life. Even with regular use, wheels can get out
of balance. Therefore, they should be balanced as
required.
Wheel balance service should be performed with
the wheels off the vehicle. Spin balancing the front
wheels on the vehicle could lead to transmission
damage.
SPARE TYRE
The temporary-use spare wheel/tyre can be identi-
fied by the temporary-use spare tyre label which
contrasts to the standard road wheels. If in doubt,
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see “Spare tyre” in the “6. In case of emergency”
section.
Emergency tyre puncture repair kit
(where fitted)
The emergency tyre puncture repair kit is supplied
to the vehicle instead of a spare tyre. The repair kit
must be used for temporarily fixing a minor tyre
puncture. After using the repair kit, see a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop as soon as possible for
tyre inspection and repair/replacement.
CAUTION
Do not use the emergency tyre puncture repair
kit under the following conditions. Contact a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop or profes-
sional road assistance.
when the sealant has passed its expiration
date (shown on the label attached to the seal-
ant bottle)
when the cut or the puncture is approximately
4 mm (0.16 in) or longer
when the side of the tyre is damaged
when the vehicle has been driven with a con-
siderable loss of air from the tyre
when the tyre is completely displaced inside
or outside the rim
when the tyre rim is damaged
when two or more tyres are flatSee “Spare tyre” in the “6. In case of emergency”
section for more details.
CARE OF WHEELS
For details, see “Care of wheels” in the “7. Appear-
ance and care” section.
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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

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Unit: mm (in)
ItemSize Offset
Road
wheel Steel
16x6.5J
40
(1.57)
16x4T*1
17x4T*1
Aluminium* 16x6.5J
17x6.5J
18x6.5J
Tyre size Conventional
215/65R16
215/60R17*
215/55R18*
Spare 5–seater
Conventional *
T145/90R16 *1
7–seater T155/70R17 *1
* : where fitted
*1: Temporary-use spare tyre (where fitted)Model HR16DE MR20DE K9K M9RR9M
Type Petrol,
4–cyclePetrol,
4—cycle
Diesel, 4–cycle Diesel, 4–cycle Diesel, 4–cycle
Cylinder arrangement 4–cylinder
in–line4–cylinder
in–line
4–cylinder in–line 4–cylinder in–line 4–cylinder in–line
Bore x Stroke mm (in) 78.0 x 83.6
(3.071 x
3.291)84 x 90.1
(3.31 x 3.55)
76.0 x 80.5
(2.992 x 3.169) 84x90
(3.31 x 3.54)80 x 79.5
(3.15 x 3.13)
Displacement cm
3
(cu in)1,598 (97.51) 1,997 (121.86) 1,461 (89.15) 1,995 (121.73) 1,598 (97.51)
Firing order 1–3–4–2 1–3–4–2 1–3–4–2 1–3–4–2 1–3–4–2
Idling speed rpm MT 650 ± 50 700±50800±50
750±50 —
AT or CVT in N
position ——
Ignition timing
(BTDC) degree
MT 15 ± 5° 15±5°———
CVT in N posi-
tion ————
Spark plug Standard PLZKAR6A–11 PLZKAR6A–11 — — —
Spark plug gap mm (in) 1.1 (0.043) 1.1 (0.043) — — —
Camshaft operation Timing chain Timing chain Timing belt Timing chain Timing chain
ENGINE WHEELS AND TYRES
Technical information9-7

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine – Checking handbrake ..................................................... 8-15
– Handbrake lever ............................................................ 3-16
– Trailer brakes ................................................................ 5-36
Brightness control ............................................................... 2-16C
C-View® ........................................................................\
..... 2-36
– Sunshade (Reinitialisation procedure) ............................ 2-37
– Sunshade operation ...................................................... 2-36
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ......................... 9-2
– Fuel recommendation ...................................................... 9-5
Car phone or CB radio ........................................................ 4-44
Care when driving ................................................................. 5-6
Changing
– Changing engine coolant ................................................. 8-6
– Changing engine oil ......................................................... 8-9
– Changing engine oil filter ............................................... 8-11
– Changing tyres and wheels ........................................... 8-33
Checking
– Checking brake pedal ................................................... 8-15
– Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-6
– Checking engine oil level ................................................. 8-8
– Checking handbrake ..................................................... 8-15
Child restraints .................................................................... 1-18
– 5-seater ........................................................................\
. 1-20
– 7-seater ........................................................................\
. 1-20
– Anchor points ................................................................ 1-28
– Installation on front passenger seat ................................ 1-23
– Installation on rear seats ................................................ 1-24
– Top tether strap for child restraint .................................. 1-27
Child safety ........................................................................\
... 1-8
Cleaning
– Alloy wheels .................................................................... 7-3
– Chrome parts .................................................................. 7-3
– Exterior ........................................................................\
.... 7-2 – Glass ....................................................................... 7-3, 7-4
– Interior ........................................................................\
.... 7-4
– Plastic parts .................................................................... 7-4
– Rear-view camera lens .................................................... 7-3
– Removing spots ............................................................... 7-2
– Underbody ...................................................................... 7-3
Clutch fluid ........................................................................\
.. 8-15
Cold weather driving ........................................................... 5-42
Console box ........................................................................\
2-32
Continuously variable transmission
– Continuously variable transmission fluid ......................... 8-14
– Driving with continuously variable transmission (Models with
manual shift) .................................................................. 5-14
– Driving with continuously variable transmission (Models without manual shift) .................................................................. 5-17
Coolant
– Changing engine coolant ................................................. 8-6
– Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-6
– Engine coolant ............................................................... 5-43
– Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................... 2-2
– Engine cooling system ..................................................... 8-6
Corrosion protection .................................................... 5-43, 7-5
– Environmental factors ...................................................... 7-5
Cruise control ............................................................ 2-21, 5-29
Cruise control system operations ......................................... 5-30
D
Defogger switch
– Outside mirror defogger ................................................ 2-24
– Rear window defogger .................................................. 2-23
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) ................................................. 5-5
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) warning light ............................. 2-4
Difference between predictive and actual distances ............... 4-9
Dimensions ........................................................................\
... 9-8
10-2Index

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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