coolant temperature NISSAN QASHQAI 2016 Owner´s Manual

MR20DD, MR16DE or R9M 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. Open the engine coolant reservoir cap
j1to
help drain the coolant.
4. Loosen the engine coolant radiator drain plug
j3
to help drain the coolant.
5. Disconnect the end of the hose
j2 to drain the
coolant.
6. Flush the cooling system by running clean water
through the engine coolant reservoir.
7. Install the hose
j2.
8. Tighten the engine coolant radiator drain plug
j3.
9. Fill the coolant reservoir up to the MAX level.
See “Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants” in the “9. Technical information” sec-
tion for cooling system capacity.
10. Install the engine coolant reservoir cap.
11. Start the engine, and rev the engine two or
three times under no load.
12. Touch the radiator hose and feel if the water
flows.
13. Keep racing the engine at a speed of 3,000 rpm
for about 10 minutes.14. Observe the coolant temperature gauge for
signs of overheating.
15. Stop the engine and check coolant level, allow
to cool and refill up to the MAX level.
16. Check radiator lower hose for any signs of leak-
age.
17. Close the bonnet.HRA2DDT or 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. Loosen the engine coolant radiator drain plug
j1
to help drain the coolant.
4. Disconnect the radiator lower hose
j2 and open
the drain plugj3 on the engine block.5. Open the engine coolant reservoir cap to help to
drain the coolant.
6. Flush the cooling system by running fresh water
through the engine coolant reservoir.
7. Install the hose
j2 and securely tighten the en-
gine block drain plugj3.
8. Tighten the engine coolant radiator drain plug
j1.
9. 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.
10. Install the engine coolant reservoir cap.
11. Start the engine, and rev the engine two or
three times under no load.
12. Touch the radiator hose and feel if the water
flows.
13. Keep racing the engine at a speed of 2,000 –
2,500 rpm for about 10 minutes.
14. Observe the coolant temperature gauge for
signs of overheating.
15. Stop the engine and check coolant level, allow
to cool and refill up to the MAX level.
16. Check the radiator lower hose for any signs of
leakage.
17. Close the bonnet.
NDI1491
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-7

– Checking brake pedal ................................................... 8-13
– Checking parking brake ................................................. 8-13
– Parking brake ................................................................ 3-16
– Trailer brakes ................................................................ 5-55
C
Cable slots .......................................................................... 2-43
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ......................... 9-2
– Fuel information ............................................................... 9-4
Car phone or CB radio ........................................................ 4-45
Care when driving ............................................................... 5-10
Cargo compartment
– Cargo floor .................................................................... 2-47
CENTRE mark on rear centre seat ...................................... 1-12
Changing
– Changing engine coolant ................................................. 8-6
– Changing engine oil ......................................................... 8-9
– Changing engine oil filter ............................................... 8-10
– Changing tyres and wheels ........................................... 8-35
Chassis control ................................................................... 5-62
Checking
– Checking brake pedal ................................................... 8-13
– Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-6
– Checking engine oil level ................................................. 8-8
– Checking parking brake ................................................. 8-13
Child restraint anchorage .................................................... 1-22
Child restraint and ISOFIX information ................................. 1-16
Child restraint installation using 3-point type seat belt .......... 1-25
Child restraint installation using ISOFIX ............................... 1-23
Child restraint systems (CRS)
– ISOFIX .......................................................................... 1-17
– Recommended .............................................................. 1-17
– Suitable ......................................................................... 1-17
Child restraints .................................................................... 1-15Child safety .................................................................. 1-14, 1-9
Cleaning
– Alloy wheels .................................................................... 7-3
– Chrome parts .................................................................. 7-3
– Exterior ............................................................................ 7-2
– Glass ....................................................................... 7-3, 7-5
– Interior ............................................................................ 7-4
– Plastic parts .................................................................... 7-5
– Rear-view camera lens .................................................... 7-3
– Removing spots ............................................................... 7-2
– Underbody ...................................................................... 7-3
Clutch fluid .......................................................................... 8-14
Coat hooks ......................................................................... 2-44
Cold weather driving ........................................................... 5-66
Console box ........................................................................ 2-43
Continuously variable transmission
– Continuously variable transmission fluid ......................... 8-13
– Driving with continuously variable transmission ............. 5-18
Coolant
– Changing engine coolant ................................................. 8-6
– Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-6
– Engine coolant ............................................................... 5-66
– Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................... 2-3
– Engine cooling system ..................................................... 8-6
Corrosion protection .................................................... 5-67, 7-5
– Environmental factors ...................................................... 7-5
Cruise control ..................................................................... 5-36
Cruise control system operations ......................................... 5-37
CVT
– Driving with XTRONIC transmission .............................. 5-18
D
Defogger switch
– Outside mirror defogger ................................................ 2-35
– Rear window defogger .................................................. 2-35
10-2Index

Difference between predictive and actual distances ............... 4-9
Dimensions ........................................................................... 9-6
Door locks ............................................................................ 3-8
– Back door ..................................................................... 3-11
– Child safety rear door locks ........................................... 3-11
– Locking/unlocking with the key — vehicle dead battery .... 3-9
– Power door lock switch ................................................. 3-10
– Remote keyless entry system ........................................... 3-4
– Super Lock system .......................................................... 3-8
– When leaving the vehicle ............................................... 3-10
Drive belts ........................................................................... 8-20
Driving
– Care when driving ......................................................... 5-10
– Cold weather driving ..................................................... 5-66
– Driving four-wheel drive (4WD) safely ............................ 5-28
– Driving on wet road ....................................................... 5-10
– Driving the vehicle ......................................................... 5-17
– Driving under winter conditions ...................................... 5-10
– Driving with manual transmission ................................... 5-17
– On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ................. 5-9
– Precautions when starting and driving .............................. 5-3
– Stop/Start System ......................................................... 5-22
E
ECO mode system .............................................................. 5-65
Electric power steering system ............................................ 5-57
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) system ...................... 5-60
– ESP OFF switch ........................................................... 5-61
Emergency tyre puncture repair kit ............................... 6-8, 8-36
Emergency/mechanical key ................................................... 3-3
Engine
– Before starting the engine ................................................ 5-2
– Changing engine coolant ................................................. 8-6
– Changing engine oil ......................................................... 8-9
– Changing engine oil filter ............................................... 8-10– Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-6
– Checking engine oil level ................................................. 8-8
– Data ................................................................................ 9-5
– Engine cold start period ................................................. 5-10
– Engine compartment .............................................. 0-11, 8-5
– Engine coolant ............................................................... 5-66
– Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................... 2-3
– Engine cooling system ..................................................... 8-6
– Engine oil ........................................................................ 8-8
– Engine overheat ............................................................. 6-13
– Engine serial number ....................................................... 9-7
– Fuel filter (Diesel engine models) ................................... 8-13
– Starting engine .............................................................. 5-15
Exhaust gas (Carbon Monoxide) ............................................ 5-3
Exterior lights ...................................................................... 8-29
F
Filter
– Air cleaner filter ............................................................. 8-23
– Air conditioner filter .............................................. 4-19, 4-22
– Fuel filter (Diesel engine models) ................................... 8-13
Floor mats ............................................................................. 7-4
Fluid
– Brake and clutch fluid .................................................... 8-14
– Continuously variable transmission fluid ......................... 8-13
– Window washer/headlight cleaner fluid .......................... 8-15
Fog light
– Front fog light ................................................................ 2-38
– Rear fog light ................................................................. 2-39
Forward emergency braking system .................................... 5-40
Four-wheel drive (4WD) ...................................................... 5-26
– Driving four-wheel drive (4WD) safely ............................ 5-28
– Four-wheel drive (4WD) model (Tyres) .......................... 8-35
– Four-wheel drive mode indicator light ............................. 5-28
Index10-3

Fuel
– Bleeding the fuel system ................................................ 8-13
– 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 information ............................................................... 9-4
Fuel filler lid
– Cap ............................................................................... 3-15
– Opener lever ................................................................. 3-15
Fuses .................................................................................. 8-25
– Engine compartment ...................................................... 8-26
– Passenger compartment ................................................ 8-25
G
Gauges
– Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................... 2-3
– Fuel gauge ...................................................................... 2-2
– Meters and gauges .......................................................... 2-2
Glass roof ........................................................................... 2-49
– Sunshade operation ...................................................... 2-50
Glove box ............................................................................ 2-42
Guide lines ............................................................................ 4-7
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................................... 6-2
Head restraint
– Adjustment ...................................................................... 1-6
Headlight
– Headlight aiming control switch ..................................... 2-39
– Headlight and turn signal switch .................................... 2-36
– Headlight cleaner .......................................................... 2-40
– Headlight switch ............................................................ 2-36– Headlights (bulb replacement) ....................................... 8-28
– Replacement (bulb) ....................................................... 8-28
– Turn signal switch .......................................................... 2-38
Heated seats ....................................................................... 2-41
Heater and air conditioner ................................................... 4-15
Hill Start Assist (HSA) system ............................................. 5-64
Horn ................................................................................... 2-41
How to adjust the screen view ............................................. 4-13
I
Ignition
– Ignition switch ............................................................... 5-11
Ignition switch ..................................................................... 5-12
Ignition switch positions ...................................................... 5-13
Immobilizer
– NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) ............................... 3-12
Indicator lights ....................................................................... 2-4
Injured persons ................................................................... 1-10
Inside rear-view mirror ......................................................... 3-18
Instrument and control layout .......................................... 0-8, 0-9
Integrated keyfob (remote control system) ............................. 3-4
– Battery replacement ...................................................... 8-18
– Ignition switch ............................................................... 5-11
– Keyfob operation failure ................................................... 3-5
– Locking the doors ............................................................ 3-5
– Setting the unlock mode .................................................. 3-5
– Super Lock system .......................................................... 3-5
– Unlocking the doors ......................................................... 3-5
Intelligent Key operating range ............................................... 3-6
Intelligent Key system ................................................... 3-6, 5-12
– Anti-hijack mode .............................................................. 3-7
– Battery replacement ...................................................... 8-18
– Intelligent Key battery discharge .................................... 5-14
– Locking/unlocking ........................................................... 3-7
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Map lights ........................................................................... 2-50
Maximum load limits (for Australia) ....................................... 5-55
Mechanical/emergency key ................................................... 3-3
Meter and gauges
– Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................... 2-3
– Fuel gauge ...................................................................... 2-2
– Speedometer .................................................................. 2-2
– Tachometer ..................................................................... 2-2
Meters and gauges ............................................................... 2-2
Mirror .................................................................................. 3-18
– Automatic anti-dazzling inside mirror ....................... 3-19, 7-5
– Inside rear-view mirror ................................................... 3-18
– Outside rear-view mirrors .............................................. 3-19
– Vanity mirror .................................................................. 3-20
Mobile phone integration for FM AM radio with CD player ... 4-39
Monitor display
– Monitor display’s maintenance ......................................... 7-4
– Rear-view monitor ............................................................ 4-2
Moving object detection (MOD) ........................................... 4-12
N
NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) .............................. 3-2, 5-12
– NATS key ........................................................................ 3-2
– NATS security indicator light .......................................... 3-13
– Radio approval number and information ........................... 9-8
O
Odometer/twin trip odometer ................................................ 2-2
Oil
– Changing engine oil ......................................................... 8-9
– Changing engine oil filter ............................................... 8-10
– Checking engine oil level ................................................. 8-8
– Engine oil ........................................................................ 8-8– Recommended lubricants ................................................ 9-2
– Recommended SAE viscosity number .............................. 9-4
On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ....................... 5-9
Overheat
– Engine overheat ............................................................. 6-13
P
Parcel shelf
– Installation ..................................................................... 2-45
– Removal ........................................................................ 2-45
Parking ............................................................................... 5-43
– Ultrasonic parking sensors ............................................. 5-45
Parking brake switch ........................................................... 3-16
Phone
– Bluetooth® .................................................................... 4-39
– Mobile phone integration for FM AM radio with CD
player ............................................................................ 4-39
Power
– Electric power steering system ...................................... 5-57
– Power door lock switch ................................................. 3-10
– Power outlet .................................................................. 2-42
Pre-tensioner seat belt system ............................................. 1-13
Precautions
– Audio operation precautions .......................................... 4-23
– Brake precautions ......................................................... 5-58
– Cruise control precautions ............................................. 5-36
– Maintenance precautions ................................................. 8-4
– On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ................. 5-9
– Operating precautions (trailer) ....................................... 5-54
– Precautions on push-button ignition switch operation ..... 5-12
– Precautions on Supplemental Restraint System ............. 1-29
– Safety precautions ........................................................... 4-2
– Towing precautions ....................................................... 6-14
– When starting and driving ................................................ 5-3
Precautions on child restraints ............................................. 1-15
10-6Index