engine NISSAN QASHQAI 2017 Owner´s Manual

damage. If any of the above symptoms are
encountered, have your vehicle checked. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for
servicing.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not a
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
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*1API certification mark
*2API service symbol
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RE-
COMMENDATION
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance, see
“Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants”
(P.10-2) . NISSAN recommends the use of an
energy conserving oil in order to improve fuel
economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American
Petroleum Institute (API) certification or Interna-tional Lubricant Standardization and Approval
Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE vis-
cosity standard. These oils have the API
certification mark on the front of the container.
Oils which do not have the specified quality
label should not be used as they could cause
engine damage.
Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used and
maintenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has
been previously used should not be used.
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Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is important
to select the engine oil viscosity based on the
temperatures at which the vehicle will be
operated before the next oil change. Choosing
an oil viscosity other than that recommended
could cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use a genuine NISSAN oil filter or its
equivalent for the reason described in “Change
intervals”.
Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for your
engine are based on the use of the specified
quality oils and filters. Using an engine oil and
filter other than the specified quality, or exceed-
ing recommended oil and filter change intervals
could reduce engine life. Damage to the engine
caused by improper maintenance or use of
incorrect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is
not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited
warranty.
Your engine was filled with a high quality engine
oil when it was built. You do not have to change
the oil before the first recommended changeinterval.
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE-
FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RE-
COMMENDATIONS
The air conditioning system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the oil,
NISSAN A/C System Oil ND-OIL8(PAG) .
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil
may cause severe damage to the air
conditioning system and may require
the replacement of all air conditioner
system components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
NISSAN vehicle will not harm the earth’s ozone
layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect
the earth’s atmosphere, certain governmental
regulations require the recovery and recycling of
any refrigerant during automotive air condition-
ing system service. A NISSAN dealer has the
trained technicians and equipment needed to
recover and recycle your air conditioning system
refrigerant.
It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealerwhen servicing your air conditioning system.

ENGINE
Model MR20DD
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement4-cylinder, in-line
Bore6Stroke in (mm)3.30763.547 (84.0690.1)
Displacement cu in (cm
3) 121.86 (1,997)
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Idle speed rpm
No adjustment is necessary.
Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.) degree/rpm
Spark plug
StandardDILKAR7D11H
Spark plug gap (Normal)
in (mm)0.043 (1.1)
Camshaft operation Timing chain
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
WHEELS AND TIRES
Road wheel
Type Size Offset in
(mm)
Conven-
tional1666.5JJ 1.57 (40)
1767J 1.57 (40)
1967J 1.57 (40)
Spare1664T 1.18 (30)
Tire
Type SizePressure
PSI (kPa)
[Cold]
Conven-
tional215/65R16
98H33 (230)
215/60R17
96H33 (230)
225/45R19
92W35 (240)
SpareT145/90
D16 106M60 (420)
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SPECIFICATIONS

10-8Technical and consumer information
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Overall length in (mm) 172.4(4,380)
Overall width in (mm) 72.3 (1,838)
Overall height in (mm) 62.5 (1,587)
63.3 (1,607)*
Front tread in (mm) 62.4 (1,585)
Rear tread in (mm) 62.2 (1,580)
Wheelbase in (mm) 104.2 (2,646)
Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating
(GVWR)lb (kg)
See the F.M.V.S.S. or
C.M.V.S.S. certification
label on the driver’s
side center pillar. Gross Axle
Weight Rating
(GAWR)
Front lb (kg)
Rear lb (kg)
*: Roof rail equipped model
When planning to travel in another coun-
try,you should first find out if the fuel available is
suitable for your vehicle’s engine.
Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low
may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles
must be operated with unleaded gasoline.
Therefore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas
where appropriate fuel is not available.
When transferring the registration of your
vehicle to another country, state, province
or district,it may be necessary to modify the
vehicle to meet local laws and regulations.
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle
emission control and safety standards vary
according to the country, state, province or
district; therefore, vehicle specifications may
differ.
When any vehicle is to be taken into
another country, state, province or district
and registered, its modifications, transpor-
tation, and registration are the responsi-
bility of the user. NISSAN is not
responsible for any inconvenience that
may result.
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) PLATE
The vehicle identification number plate is at-
tached as shown. This number is the identifica-
tion for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle
registration.
WHEN TRAVELING OR
REGISTERING IN ANOTHER
COUNTRYVEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(chassis number)
The vehicle identification number is located as
shown.
Remove the cover to access the number.
STI0785
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
The number is stamped on the engine as shown.
STI0448
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. CERTIFICATION
LABEL
The Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.) certification
label is affixed as shown. This label contains
valuable vehicle information, such as: Gross
Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR) , Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR) , month and year of
manufacture, Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) , etc. Review it carefully.
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FLAT TOWING FOR ALL–WHEEL
DRIVE VEHICLE (if so equipped)
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a
vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a
motor home.
CAUTION
.Failure to follow these guidelines
can result in severe transmission
damage.
.Never flat tow your All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) vehicle.
.DO NOT tow your All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) vehicle with any wheels on
the ground. Doing so may cause
serious and expensive damage to
the powertrain.
.For emergency towing procedures
refer to “Towing recommended by
NISSAN” (P.6-14) .
FLAT TOWING FOR FRONT-WHEEL
DRIVE VEHICLE (if so equipped)
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a
vehicle behind a recreational vehicle, such as a
motor home.
CAUTION
.Failure to follow these guidelines
can result in severe transmission
damage.
.Whenever flat towing your vehicle,
always tow forward, never back-
ward.
.Never tow your front wheel drive
vehicle with the front tires on the
ground. Doing so may cause serious
and expensive damage to the
powertrain.
.DO NOT tow your front wheel drive
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground (flat towing) . Doing so
WILL DAMAGE internal transmis-
sion parts due to lack of transmis-
sion lubrication..For emergency towing procedures
refer to “Towing recommended by
NISSAN” in the “In case of emer-
gency” section of this manual.
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)
To tow a vehicle equipped with a CVT, an
appropriate vehicle dollyMUSTbe placed
under the towed vehicle’s drive wheels.Always
follow the dolly manufacturer’s recommenda-
tions when using their product.
Manual Transmission (MT)
.Always tow with the Manual Transmission in
Neutral.
.Your vehicle speed should never exceed 70
MPH (112 km/h) when flat towing your
vehicle.
.After towing 500 miles, start and idle the
engine with the transmission in Neutral for
two minutes. Failure to idle the engine after
every 500 miles of towing may cause
damage to the transmission’s internal parts.
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FLAT TOWING

10-18Technical and consumer information
Additional information concerning motor
vehicle safety may be obtained from
Transport Canada’s Road Safety Infor-
mation Centre at 1-800-333-0371 or
online at www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety (Eng-
lish speakers) or www.tc.gc.ca/securiter-
outiere (French speakers) .
To notify NISSAN of any safety concerns
please contact our Consumer Informa-
tion Centre toll free at 1-800-387-0122.
WARNING
A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) should never be tested using a
two wheel dynamometer (such as the
dynamometers used by some states for
emissions testing) , or similar equip-
ment. Make sure you inform test facility
personnel that your vehicle is equipped
with AWD before it is placed on a
dynamometer. Using the wrong test
equipment may result in transmission
damage or unexpected vehicle move-
ment which could result in serious
vehicle damage or personal injury.
Due to legal requirements in some states/areas
or provinces, your vehicle may be required to be
in what is called the “ready condition” for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emis-
sion control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when
it is driven through certain driving patterns.
Usually, the “ready condition” can be obtained
by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready condition”. Before takingthe I/M test, check the vehicle’s inspection/
maintenance test readiness condition. Place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and
then blinks for 10 seconds, the I/M test
condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not
blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“ready”.
It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer to
set “ready condition” or to prepare the vehicle
for testing.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST

11 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ......................... 5-102
Active Engine Brake ............................................... 5-107
Active Ride Control ................................................. 5-108
Active Trace Control ............................................... 5-106
Advanced air bag system ......................................... 1-45
Air bag system
Advanced air bag system .................................. 1-45
Front passenger air bag and status light ...... 1-47
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ............................ 1-53
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ............................ 1-53
Air bag warning labels .............................................. 1-55
Air bag warning light ..................................... 1-56, 2-15
Air cleaner housing filter ........................................... 8-14
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation ................................... 4-30
Air conditioner service ....................................... 4-37
Air conditioner specification label ................. 10-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .................... 4-37, 10-6
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) .......................................................... 2-38
Alcohol, drugs and driving ....................................... 5-10
All-wheel drive (AWD) .............................................. 5-96
Antenna ......................................................................... 4-75
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......................... 5-102
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light .... 2-10
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ..................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ....................................... 7-4
Application download ................................................ 4-77
Armrest ............................................................................ 1-6Around View
ŠMonitor .............................................. 4-14
Audible reminders ...................................................... 2-17
Audio operation precautions ................................... 4-38
Audio system ............................................................... 4-38
Steering wheel audio controls ......................... 4-74
Autolight system ......................................................... 2-43
Automatic
Door locks ................................................................ 3-7
Automatic air conditioner ......................................... 4-34
AUX (Auxiliary) input jack ......................................... 4-73
Average speed ............................................................ 2-34
Avoiding collision and rollover .................................. 5-8
B
Battery ........................................................................... 8-11
Battery replacement, Intelligent Key ............... 8-23
Battery replacement, Key fob ........................... 8-21
Battery saver system .......................................... 2-47
Variable voltage control system ....................... 8-13
Before starting the engine ....................................... 5-17
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) .................................... 5-42
Bluetooth
ŠHands-Free Phone System .... 4-82, 4-92
Booster seats .............................................................. 1-35
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ................... 5-102
Brake and clutch fluid ........................................... 8-9
Brake system ...................................................... 5-102
Electronic parking brake system
warning light ......................................................... 2-12
Parking brake ........................................................ 5-26
Press Brake Pedal warning (for electronic
parking brake equipped models) .................... 2-32
Warning light ........................................................ 2-11
Break-in schedule ....................................................... 5-95Brightness control
Instrument panel ..................................................... 2-9
Bulb check/instrument panel ................................... 2-10
Bulb replacement ....................................................... 8-25
C
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ............................... 10-2
Car phone or CB radio ............................................. 4-82
Card holder .................................................................. 2-57
Cargo area ................................................................... 2-55
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst .................. 5-5
CD/USB memory care and cleaning ..................... 4-76
Chassis and body maintenance ............................. 9-11
Chassis control ............................................. 2-35, 5-106
Child restraints ............................................................ 1-19
Booster seats ....................................................... 1-35
LATCH system ..................................................... 1-21
Precautions on child restraints ........................ 1-19
Child safety .................................................................. 1-17
Child safety rear door lock ........................................ 3-7
Chimes, Audible reminders ...................................... 2-17
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ..................................... 8-19
Cleaning exterior and interior ........................... 7-2, 7-4
Clock ............................................................................. 2-36
Clutch fluid ..................................................................... 8-9
Cockpit ............................................................................ 2-3
Cold weather driving .............................................. 5-110
Console box ................................................................. 2-56
Console light ............................................................... 2-66
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ... 8-9
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator .......................................................... 2-9
Control buttons and function .................................... 4-3
Controls, Steering wheel audio controls .............. 4-74

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Coolant
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................ 10-2
Changing engine coolant ..................................... 8-6
Checking engine coolant level ............................ 8-5
Corrosion protection .................................................... 7-7
Cruise control .............................................................. 5-58
Fixed speed cruise control (on
ICC system) .......................................................... 5-76
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) ....................... 5-60
Cup holders ................................................................. 2-54
CVT, Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) .................................. 5-13, 5-20
D
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system ................. 2-47
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch .............................................. 2-42
Dimensions and weights .......................................... 10-8
Display
Vehicle information display ................................ 2-18
Drive belt ...................................................................... 8-13
Driving
All-wheel drive (AWD) ....................................... 5-96
Cold weather driving ........................................ 5-110
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ....................................... 5-20
Driving with manual transmission .................... 5-25
On-pavement and off-road driving ..................... 5-8
Precautions when starting and driving ............. 5-4
Safety precautions .............................................. 5-10
E
ECO mode switch ..................................................... 2-52ECO mode system .................................................... 5-29
Ambient ECO ....................................................... 5-30
ECO Drive Report ............................................... 5-31
ECO Pedal Guide function ............................... 5-29
Economy, Fuel ............................................................. 5-96
Elapsed time ................................................................ 2-34
Elapsed time and trip odometer ............................. 2-34
Electric power steering .......................................... 5-101
Electric power steering warning light .................... 2-12
Emission control information label ...................... 10-10
Emission control system maintenance .................... 9-8
Emission control system warranty ....................... 10-17
Engine
Before starting the engine ................................ 5-17
Break-in schedule ................................................ 5-95
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................ 10-2
Changing engine coolant ..................................... 8-6
Changing engine oil and filter ............................. 8-6
Checking engine coolant level ............................ 8-5
Checking engine oil level ..................................... 8-6
Coolant temperature gauge ................................. 2-7
Emergency engine shut off ...................... 5-16, 6-3
Engine compartment check locations ............... 8-3
Engine cooling system .......................................... 8-4
Engine oil .................................................................. 8-6
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ....... 10-5
Engine oil viscosity .............................................. 10-6
Engine serial number .......................................... 10-9
Engine specifications .......................................... 10-7
Engine start operation indicator
(for Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) models) ...................................................... 2-28
Engine start operation indicator (for Manual
Transmission (MT) models) ............................... 2-28
If your vehicle overheats .................................... 6-11
Starting the engine .................................. 5-17, 5-18Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................... 10-19
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................... 5-4
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ....... 9-5
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............... 10-9
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter .................................... 8-14
Changing engine oil and filter ............................. 8-6
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...... 6-2
Flat tire ............................................................................ 6-3
Flat towing ................................................................. 10-15
Floor mat cleaning ........................................................ 7-5
Fluid
Brake and clutch fluid ........................................... 8-9
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................ 10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ................................................................ 8-9
Engine coolant ........................................................ 8-4
Engine oil .................................................................. 8-6
Window washer fluid .......................................... 8-10
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD) player .... 4-48
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player (Type A) ............................................................ 4-55
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player (Type B) ............................................................ 4-63
Fog light switch .......................................................... 2-48
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) ....................... 5-80
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) system
warning light ................................................................ 2-12
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
pedestrian detection system ................................... 5-86
Front manual seat adjustment ................................... 1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light ............. 1-47
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ............................ 1-3

Fuel
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................ 10-2
Fuel economy ....................................................... 5-96
Fuel information .................................................... 10-3
Fuel octane rating ............................................... 10-3
Fuel-filler cap ........................................................ 3-27
Fuel-filler door ...................................................... 3-27
Gauge ........................................................................ 2-8
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips ........................................ 5-95
Fuses ............................................................................. 8-18
Fusible links ................................................................. 8-19
G
Gas cap ........................................................................ 3-27
Gauge .............................................................................. 2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................... 2-7
Fuel gauge ............................................................... 2-8
Odometer ................................................................. 2-6
Speedometer ........................................................... 2-6
Tachometer ............................................................... 2-7
General maintenance .................................................. 9-2
Giving voice commands ........................................ 4-100
Glove box ..................................................................... 2-56
H
Hazard warning flasher switch .................................. 6-2
Head restraints/headrests .......................................... 1-6
Headlights
Bulb replacement ................................................ 8-25
Headlight switch .................................................. 2-43
Heated seats ............................................................... 2-50
Heated steering wheel .............................................. 2-49
Heater
Heater and air conditioner operation ............. 4-30High beam assist ........................................................ 2-45
Hill start assist system ........................................... 5-109
Hood release ............................................................... 3-24
Hook
Luggage hook ...................................................... 2-58
Horn ............................................................................... 2-49
I
Ignition switch ............................................................. 5-14
Ignition switch (model without Intelligent
Key system) ................................................................. 5-12
Ignition switch positions ........................................... 5-15
Immobilizer system ..................................................... 2-38
Indicator
Vehicle information display ................................ 2-18
Indicator lights ............................................................. 2-16
Inside mirror ................................................................. 3-31
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test ....................... 10-18
Instrument brightness control .................................... 2-9
Instrument panel ........................................................... 2-4
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) .............................. 5-60
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) indicator ............ 2-30
Intelligent Key system ................................................ 3-11
Key operating range ........................................... 3-13
Key operation ........................................................ 3-14
Remote keyless operation ................................. 3-18
Interior light replacement .......................................... 8-27
Interior light switch ..................................................... 2-66
Interior lights ................................................................ 2-65
ISOFIX child restraint ................................................ 1-21
J
Jump starting ................................................................. 6-9
K
Key
Ignition switch (model without Intelligent
Key system) .......................................................... 5-12
Ignition switch positions .................................... 5-15
Key positions ............................................................... 5-14
Keyless entry
(See remote keyless entry system) ................... 3-8
With Intelligent Key system (See Intelligent
Key system) .......................................................... 3-18
Keys ................................................................................. 3-2
For Intelligent Key system ................................. 3-11
L
Labels
Air bag warning labels ....................................... 1-55
Air conditioner specification label ................. 10-10
Emission control information label ................ 10-10
Engine serial number .......................................... 10-9
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........ 10-9
Tire and Loading information label .... 8-30, 10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ................ 10-8
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) .......................... 5-36
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ............................ 5-31
LATCH system ............................................................ 1-21
License plate, Installing front license plate ....... 10-11
Liftgate
Liftgate release lever .......................................... 3-26
Operating manual liftgate .................................. 3-25
Light
Air bag warning light .......................................... 1-56
Bulb replacement ................................................ 8-25
Fog light switch ................................................... 2-48
Headlight switch .................................................. 2-43
Headlights bulb replacement ........................... 8-25
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