8-24 NISSAN QASHQAI 2012 Owners Manual

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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

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Be careful not to damage the connector sup-
port bracket when disconnecting the connec-
tor.
If any electrical equipment does not operate, check
for an open fuse.
The fuse box is located in the lower part of the
instrument panel at the driver’s side.
The affected circuits
j2 are shown on the back of
the fuse box lidj1.
1. Make sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch are in the “OFF” position.
2. Open the fuse box lid.
3. Locate and remove the fuse with the fuse puller (where fitted).
NOTE
The fuse puller is stored in the fuse box.
4. If the fuse is open
jA , replace it with a new fusejB.
5. Close the fuse box lid. NOTE
If the new fuse opens again, after installing,
have the electrical system checked and re-
paired by a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of higher or lower amperage
rating than that specified on the fuse box cover.
If any electrical equipment does not operate, check
for an open fuse. 1. Make sure the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are in the “OFF” position.
2. Open the bonnet. For details, see “Bonnet release” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
3. Remove the clips
j1 (where fitted) and air ductj2 (where fitted).
4. Remove the fusible link covers.
5. Locate the fuse that needs to be replaced.
6. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller (where fit- ted). The fuse puller is located in the fuse box of
the passenger compartment.
7. If the fuse is open
jA , replace it with a new fusejB.
8. Install the fusible link covers.
9. Install the air duct and clips (where fitted) in the reverse order of removal.
10. Close the bonnet. NOTE
If the new fuse opens again, after installing,
have the electrical system checked and re-
paired by a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop.
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8-24Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Four-wheel drive (4WD) ...................................................... 5-24
– 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
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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
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