checking oil NISSAN QASHQAI 2017 Owner´s Manual

2-24Instruments and controls
checking or replacing these items. For sched-
uled maintenance items and intervals, refer to
the “9. Maintenance and schedules” section.
Tire:
This indicator appears when the customer set
distance comes for replacing tires. You can set
or reset the distance for replacing tires.
WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a
substitute for regular tire checks, in-
cluding tire pressure checks. See
“Changing wheels and tires”(P.8-37) .
Many factors including tire inflation,
alignment, driving habits and road con-
ditions affect tire wear and when tires
should be replaced. Setting the tire
replacement indicator for a certain
driving distance does not mean your
tires will last that long. Use the tire
replacement indicator as a guide only
and always perform regular tire checks.
Failure to perform regular tire checks,
including tire pressure checks could
result in tire failure. Serious vehicle
damage could occur and may lead to a
collision, which could result in serious
personal injury or death.Other:
This indicator appears when the customer set
distance comes for checking or replacing
maintenance items other than the engine oil, oil
filter and tires. Other maintenance items can
include such things as air filter or tire rotation.
You can set or reset the distance for checking or
replacing the items.
Alarm (if so equipped)
This setting allows the customer to set alarms.
Select “Alarm” using the
button*2and
press OK button
*1.
Timer Alert (if so equipped):
This setting allows the customer to set an alert
to notify the driver that the set time has been
reached.
1. Use the
button*2to select “Timer
Alert”.
2. Press the OK button
*1.
3. To change the timer amount, use the
button*2and the OK button*1to save
the selected time amount.
Navigation (if so equipped):
This setting allows the customer to enable/
disable the alert for navigation in the vehicle
information display.1. Use the
button*2to select “Naviga-
tion”.
2. Press the OK button
*1to turn ON/OFF
the alert.
Phone (if so equipped):
This setting allows the customer to enable/
disable the alert for an incoming call in the
vehicle information display.
1. Use the
button*2to select “Phone”.
2. Press the OK button
*1to turn ON/OFF
the alert.
Mail (if so equipped):
This setting allows the customer to enable/
disable the alert for navigation in the vehicle
information display.
1. Use the
button*2to select “Mail”.
2. Press the OK button
*1to turn ON/OFF
the alert.

8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions ........................................................ 8-2
Engine compartment check locations .................................. 8-3
MR20DD engine model ..................................................... 8-4
Engine cooling system ............................................................. 8-4
Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-5
Changing engine coolant .................................................. 8-6
Engine oil .................................................................................... 8-6
Checking engine oil level .................................................. 8-6
Changing engine oil and filter .......................................... 8-6
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ............... 8-9
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ............................... 8-9
Window washer fluid ............................................................ 8-10
Battery ....................................................................................... 8-11
Jump starting ..................................................................... 8-12
Variable voltage control system .......................................... 8-13
Drive belt .................................................................................. 8-13
Spark plugs ............................................................................. 8-14
Replacing spark plugs .................................................... 8-14
Air cleaner ................................................................................ 8-14Windshield wiper blades ..................................................... 8-15
Cleaning ........................................................................... 8-15
Replacing ......................................................................... 8-16
Rear window wiper blade ................................................... 8-17
Brakes ...................................................................................... 8-17
Self-adjusting brakes .................................................... 8-17
Brake pad wear warning .............................................. 8-17
Fuses ........................................................................................ 8-18
Engine compartment ..................................................... 8-18
Passenger compartment .............................................. 8-20
Key fob battery replacement .............................................. 8-21
Intelligent Key battery replacement ................................... 8-23
Lights ........................................................................................ 8-25
Headlights ........................................................................ 8-25
Exterior and interior lights ............................................ 8-27
Wheels and tires ................................................................... 8-29
Tire pressure ................................................................... 8-29
Tire labeling ..................................................................... 8-33
Types of tires ................................................................... 8-35
Tire chains ....................................................................... 8-36
Changing wheels and tires .......................................... 8-37

8-6Do-it-yourself
service.
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
A NISSAN dealer can change the engine
coolant. The service procedure can be found
in the NISSAN Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine overheat-
ing.
WARNING
.To avoid being scalded, never
change the coolant when the engine
is hot.
.Never remove the radiator or cool-
ant reservoir cap when the engine is
hot. Serious burns could be caused
by high pressure fluid escaping from
the radiator.
.Avoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made,
wash thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.
.Keep coolant out of the reach of
children and pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.SDI1993
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operating
temperature.
3. Turn off the engine.Wait more than 10
minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
Reinsert it all the way.
5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil
level. It should be within the range
*C. If the
oil level is below
*A, remove the oil filler
cap and pour recommended oil through theopening.Do not overfill
*B.
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the break-
in period, depending on the severity of
operating conditions.
CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating the engine with an insuffi-
cient amount of oil can damage the
engine, and such damage is not cov-
ered by the warranty.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
WARNING
.Used oil must be disposed of prop-
erly. Never pour or dump oil into the
ground, canals, rivers, etc. It should
be disposed of at proper waste
facilities. NISSAN recommends hav-
ing your oil changed by a NISSAN
dealer.
.Be careful not to burn yourself, as
the engine oil may be hot.
ENGINE OIL

WARNING
.Prolonged and repeated contact
with used engine oil may cause skin
cancer.
.Try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made,
wash thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.
.Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.When checking or replacement is required, we
recommend a NISSAN dealer for servicing.CAUTION
.NISSAN recommends using Genu-
ine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or
equivalent) ONLY in NISSAN CVTs.
Do not mix with other fluids.
.Do not use Automatic transmission
fluid (ATF) or Manual Transmission
fluid in a NISSAN CVT, as it may
damage the CVT. Damage caused by
the use of fluids other than as
recommended is not covered by
the NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
.Using fluids that are not equivalent
to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
may also damage the CVT. Damage
caused by the use of fluids other
than as recommended is not cov-
ered by the NISSAN’s New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.For additional brake and clutch fluid information,
see “Capacities and recommended fluids/lubri-
cants” (P.10-2) of this manual.WARNING
.Use only new fluid from a sealed
container. Old, inferior or contami-
nated fluid may damage the brake
and clutch systems. The use of
improper fluids can damage the
brake and clutch systems, and affect
the vehicle’s stopping ability.
.Clean the filler cap before removing.
.Brake and clutch fluid is poisonous
and should be stored carefully in
marked containers out of the reach
of children.
CAUTION
Do not spill the fluid on any painted
surfaces. This will damage the paint. If
fluid is spilled, immediately wash the
surface with water.
Do-it-yourself8-9
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUIDBRAKE AND CLUTCH (if so
equipped) FLUID

11-2
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

11-4
Indicator lights ...................................................... 2-16
Interior lights ......................................................... 2-65
Map lights .............................................................. 2-66
Replacement ......................................................... 8-25
Room light ............................................................. 2-67
Vanity mirror lights ............................................... 2-67
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ................................................ 2-10
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement .... 8-27
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ................................................ 10-11
Lock
Automatic door locks ............................................ 3-7
Door locks ................................................................ 3-5
Power door lock ..................................................... 3-5
Loose fuel cap warning ............................................ 3-29
Low tire pressure warning ....................................... 2-29
Low tire pressure warning (Low tire pressure) .... 2-29
Low tire pressure warning light .............................. 2-13
Low tire pressure warning system (See Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)) .................... 5-5
Luggage hooks ........................................................... 2-58
M
Maintenance
Battery .................................................................... 8-11
General maintenance ............................................ 9-2
Inside the vehicle .................................................... 9-3
Maintenance log .................................................. 9-14
Maintenance precautions ..................................... 8-2
Maintenance requirements ................................... 9-2
Maintenance schedules ........................................ 9-6
Maintenance under severe
driving conditions ................................................ 9-13
Outside the vehicle ................................................ 9-2
Seat belt maintenance ....................................... 1-16Standard maintenance .......................................... 9-7
Maintenance schedules .............................................. 9-6
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ............................. 2-16
Manual air conditioner and heater ......................... 4-31
Manual front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Manual Transmission (MT) ....................................... 5-13
Map lights ..................................................................... 2-66
Master warning light .................................................. 2-14
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ................. 3-4
Mechanical key (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System) ..................................................... 3-3
Meters and gauges ...................................................... 2-5
Instrument brightness control .............................. 2-9
Mirror
Inside mirror .......................................................... 3-31
Outside mirrors .................................................... 3-31
Vanity mirror .......................................................... 3-33
Moonroof ...................................................................... 2-63
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ........................... 4-25
MR20DD engine model .............................................. 8-4
N
Navigation system voice commands .................. 4-102
New vehicle break-in ................................................. 5-95
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .................... 2-38
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System key ............... 3-2
NISSAN Voice Recognition system ....................... 4-99
NissanConnect Mobile Apps
smartphone integration ............................................. 4-76
O
Odometer ....................................................................... 2-6
Off-road recovery ......................................................... 5-9Oil
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ........................ 10-2
Changing engine oil and filter ............................. 8-6
Checking engine oil level ..................................... 8-6
Engine oil .................................................................. 8-6
Engine oil viscosity .............................................. 10-6
One Shot Call ................................................. 4-86, 4-94
Outside air temperature ............................................ 2-36
Outside mirrors ........................................................... 3-31
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ....................... 6-11
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ...................................................... 10-19
P
Panic alarm ......................................................... 3-9, 3-20
Parcel shelf .................................................................. 2-58
Parking
Brake break-in .................................................... 5-102
Parking brake ........................................................ 5-26
Parking on hills ................................................... 5-100
Parking brake
Electronic parking brake warning light ........... 2-12
Phone
Car phone or CB radio ...................................... 4-82
Phone and Bluetooth
Šsettings .............................. 4-98
Phone settings ............................................................ 4-98
Power
Electric power steering .................................... 5-101
Power door lock ..................................................... 3-5
Power outlet .......................................................... 2-53
Power windows .................................................... 2-61
Power moonroof ......................................................... 2-63
Precautions
Audio operation .................................................... 4-38
Braking precautions .......................................... 5-102