Start NISSAN QASHQAI 2012 Owners Manual

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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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2. Start the engine. If the engine is cold, start and let the engine idle until it reaches the operational
temperature.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Wait at least 10 minutes for the engine oil to drain back into the oil pan.
5. Open the bonnet. For details, see “Bonnet release” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Models with M9R engine: the engine oil dipstick
is attached to the engine oil filler cap. Remove
the engine oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick
clean.
7. Reinsert it all the way. Models with M9R engine: install the engine oil
filler cap.
8. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. It should be in the normal range
j1.
9. If the oil level is below MIN
j2 , remove the en-
gine oil filler cap and pour the recommended oil
through the opening. Do not overfill
j3.
10. Recheck the oil level with the dipstick.
11. Install the engine oil filler cap securely.
12. Close the bonnet. It is normal to add some engine oil between oil
maintenance intervals depending on the severity
of operating conditions or depending on the prop-
erty of the engine oil used. More engine oil is
consumed by frequent acceleration/deceleration
especially when the engine rpm is high. Con-
sumption is likely to be higher when the engine
is new. If the rate of oil consumption, after hav-
ing driven for 5,000 km (3,000 miles), is more
than 0.5 litre per 1,000 km (621 miles), consult a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
WARNING
NISSAN recommends contacting a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop for engine oil
servicing.
NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM
Used oil must not be poured into the ground,
canals, rivers, etc. It should be disposed of at
a rubbish tip having proper facilities. Check
your local regulations.
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine
oil is hot.
Prolonged and repeated contact with used
engine oil may cause skin cancer.
Avoid direct skin contact with used oil. If skin
contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap
or hand cleaner and plenty of water as soon
as possible.
Store used engine oil in marked containers
out of the reach of children.
NDI653Z
HR16DE or MR20DE engine
NDI509Z
Euro 4 K9K engine
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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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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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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.
NDI981Z
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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Except for models with R9M diesel engine:
Bleed the air out of the fuel system after refilling
an empty fuel tank by the following procedure:
1. Squeeze the priming bulb
jA several times until
there is a sudden resistance felt in the pressure,
then stop.
2. Crank the engine until the engine starts. CAUTION
Do not crank the engine for more than 30 sec-
onds.
NOTE
If the engine does not start, stop cranking
and repeat step 1 of the procedure.
If the engine does not operate smoothly
after it has started, race it two or three
times.
For models with R9M diesel engine:
Contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop. When checking or replacement is required, NISSAN
recommends contacting a NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop for servicing.
CAUTION
Use only Genuine NISSAN ATF Matic Fluid J
(or S) or equivalent. Do not mix with other flu-
ids.
Using automatic transmission fluid other than
Genuine NISSAN ATF Matic Fluid J (or S) or
equivalent will cause deterioration in drive-
ability and automatic transmission durability,
and may damage the automatic transmission,
which is not covered by the warranty.
The specified AT fluid is also described on the cau-
tion label located under the bonnet. For details, see
“Air conditioner specification label (where fitted) and
Automatic transmission fluid label (where fitted)” in
the “9. Technical information” section When checking or replacement is required, NISSAN
recommends contacting a NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop for servicing.
CAUTION
Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS2. Do
not mix with other fluids.
Using transmission fluid other than Genuine
NISSAN CVT Fluid NS2 will damage the CVT
transmission, which is not covered by the war-
ranty.
NDI917Z
Except for models with R9M engine
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID (ATF)
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID
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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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If jump-starting is necessary, see “Jump-starting” in
the “6. In case of emergency” section. If the engine
does not start by jump starting, the battery may have
to be replaced. Contact a NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop.
INTEGRATED KEYFOB/INTELLIGENT
KEY BATTERY REPLACEMENT
CAUTION
Be careful not to touch a circuit board or a
battery terminal.
NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM
An improperly disposed battery can harm the
environment. Always conform to local regula-
tions for battery disposal.
The Integrated keyfob/Intelligent Key is wa-
ter-resistant; however, if it does get wet, im-
mediately wipe it until it gets completely dry.
To replace the battery, open the Integrated
keyfob/Intelligent Key carefully in the
sequence shown in the illustration.
When changing the battery, do not let dust or
oil get on the Integrated keyfob/Intelligent
Key. CAUTION
Always hold the battery by the edges, as shown.
Holding the battery across the contact points will
seriously deplete the storage capacity.
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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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