suspension NISSAN QASHQAI 2017 Owner´s Manual

1-52Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
.Do not make unauthorized changes
to your vehicle’s electrical system,
suspension system or front end
structure. This could affect proper
operation of the front air bag sys-
tem.
.Tampering with the front air bag
system may result in serious perso-
nal injury. Tampering includes
changes to the steering wheel and
the instrument panel assembly by
placing material over the steering
wheel pad and above the instrument
panel or by installing additional trim
material around the air bag system.
.Removing or modifying the front
passenger seat may affect the func-
tion of the air bag system and result
in serious personal injury.
.Modifying or tampering with the
front passenger seat may result in
serious personal injury. For exam-
ple, do not change the front seats by
placing material on the seat cushion
or by installing additional trim ma-
terial, such as seat covers, on the
seat that is not specifically designed
to assure proper air bag operation.
Additionally, do not stow any ob-jects under the front passenger seat
or the seat cushion and seatback.
Such objects may interfere with the
proper operation of the occupant
classification sensors.
.No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring
of the seat belt system. This may
affect the front air bag system.
Tampering with the seat belt system
may result in serious personal in-
jury.
.It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for work on and
around the front air bag. It is also
recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for installation of electrical
equipment. The Supplemental Re-
straint System (SRS) wiring har-
nesses* should not be modified or
disconnected. Unauthorized electri-
cal test equipment and probing
devices should not be used on the
air bag system.
.A cracked windshield should be
replaced immediately by a qualified
repair facility. A cracked windshield
could affect the function of thesupplemental air bag system.
*The SRS wiring harness connectors are
yellow and orange for easy identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the front air bag system
and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections
in this Owner’s Manual.

1-54Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
finisher and the front seat. Such
objects may become dangerous
projectiles and cause injury if a side
air bag inflates.
.Right after inflation, several side air
bag and curtain air bag system
components will be hot. Do not
touch them; you may severely burn
yourself.
.No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring
of the side air bag and curtain air
bag systems. This is to prevent
damage to or accidental inflation
of the side air bag and curtain air
bag systems.
.Do not make unauthorized changes
to your vehicle’s electrical system,
suspension system or side panel.
This could affect proper operation
of the side air bag and curtain air
bag systems.
.Tampering with the side air bag
system may result in serious perso-
nal injury. For example, do not
change the front seats by placing
material near the seatbacks or by
installing additional trim material,
such as seat covers, around the sideair bag.
.Removing or modifying the front
passenger seat may affect the func-
tion of the air bag system and result
in serious personal injury.
.It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for work on and
around the side air bag and curtain
air bag. It is also recommended you
visit a NISSAN dealer for installa-
tion of electrical equipment. The
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) wiring harnesses* should not
be modified or disconnected. Un-
authorized electrical test equipment
and probing devices should not be
used on the side air bag or curtain
air bag systems.
*The SRS wiring harness connectors are
yellow and orange for easy identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the side air bag and
curtain air bag systems and guide the buyer to
the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual.SEAT BELTS WITH PRETENSIONERS
(front seats)
WARNING
.The pretensioners cannot be reused
after activation. They must be re-
placed together with the retractor
and buckle as a unit.
.If the vehicle becomes involved in a
collision but a pretensioner is not
activated, be sure to have the pre-
tensioner system checked and, if
necessary, repaired. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
.No unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring
of the pretensioner system. This is
to prevent damage to or accidental
activation of the pretensioners.
Tampering with the pretensioner
system may result in serious perso-
nal injury.
.It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for work on and
around the pretensioner system. It
is also recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for installation of

5-34Starting and driving
3. Use thebuttons to navigate in the menu
and use the “OK” button to select or change
an item:
.Select “Lane” and press the “OK” button.
Use the “OK” button to check/uncheck
the box for “Warning”.
NOTE:
If you disable the LDW system, the system
will remain disabled the next time you start
the vehicle’s engine.
LDW SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations
for the LDW system. Failure to follow
the warnings and instructions for prop-
er use of the LDW system could result in
serious injury or death.
.The system will not operate at
speeds below approximately 37
MPH (60 km/h) or if it cannot detect
lane markers.
.Excessive noise will interfere with
the warning chime sound, and the
chime may not be heard..Do not use the LDW system under
the following conditions as it may
not function properly:
— During bad weather (rain, fog,
snow, etc.) .
— When driving on slippery roads,
such as on ice or snow.
— When driving on winding or
uneven roads.
— When there is a lane closure due
to road repairs.
— When driving in a makeshift or
temporary lane.
— When driving on roads where
the lane width is too narrow.
— When driving without normal
tire conditions (for example, tire
wear, low tire pressure, installa-
tion of spare tire, tire chains,
non-standard wheels) .
— When the vehicle is equipped
with non-original brake parts or
suspension parts.
.The system may not function prop-
erly under the following conditions:— On roads where there are multi-
ple parallel lane markers; lane
markers that are faded or not
painted clearly; yellow painted
lane markers; non-standard lane
markers; or lane markers cov-
ered with water, dirt, snow, etc.
— On roads where discontinued
lane markers are still detect-
able.
— On roads where there are sharp
curves.
— On roads where there are shar-
ply contrasting objects, such as
shadows, snow, water, wheel
ruts, seams or lines remaining
after road repairs. (The LDW
system could detect these items
as lane markers.)
— On roads where the traveling
lane merges or separates.
— When the vehicle’s traveling di-
rection does not align with the
lane marker.
— When traveling close to the
vehicle in front of you, which
obstructs the lane camera unit

LDP SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations
for the LDP system. Failure to follow
the warnings and instructions for prop-
er use of the LDP system could result in
serious injury or death.
.The LDP system may activate if you
change lanes without first activating
your turn signal or, for example, if a
construction zone directs traffic to
cross an existing lane marker. If this
occurs you may need to apply cor-
rective steering to complete your
lane change.
.Because the LDP may not activate
under the road, weather, and lane
marker conditions described in this
section, it may not activate every
time your vehicle begins to leave its
lane and you will need to apply
corrective steering.
.The LDP system will not operate at
speeds below approximately 37
MPH (60 km/h) or if it cannot detect
lane markers..Do not use the LDP system under
the following conditions as it may
not function properly:
— During bad weather (rain, fog,
snow, etc.) .
— When driving on slippery roads,
such as on ice or snow.
— When driving on winding or
uneven roads.
— When there is a lane closure due
to road repairs.
— When driving in a makeshift or
temporary lane.
— When driving on roads where
the lane width is too narrow.
— When driving without normal
tire conditions (for example, tire
wear, low tire pressure, installa-
tion of spare tire, tire chains,
non-standard wheels) .
— When the vehicle is equipped
with non-original brake parts or
suspension parts.
.The system may not function prop-
erly under the following conditions:— On roads where there are multi-
ple parallel lane markers; lane
markers that are faded or not
painted clearly; yellow painted
lane markers; non-standard lane
markers; or lane markers cov-
ered with water, dirt, snow, etc.
— On roads where discontinued
lane markers are still detect-
able.
— On roads where there are sharp
curves.
— On roads where there are shar-
ply contrasting objects, such as
shadows, snow, water, wheel
ruts, seams or lines remaining
after road repairs. (The LDP
system could detect these items
as lane markers.)
— On roads where the traveling
lane merges or separates.
— When the vehicle’s traveling di-
rection does not align with the
lane marker.
— When traveling close to the
vehicle in front of you, which
obstructs the lane camera unit
Starting and driving5-39

5-104Starting and driving
The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
uses various sensors to monitor driver inputs
and vehicle motion. Under certain driving con-
ditions, the VDC system helps to perform the
following functions.
.Controls brake pressure to reduce wheel
slip on one slipping drive wheel so power is
transferred to a non slipping drive wheel on
the same axle.
.Controls brake pressure and engine output
to reduce drive wheel slip based on vehicle
speed (traction control function) .
.Controls brake pressure at individual wheels
and engine output to help the driver maintain
control of the vehicle in the following
conditions:
— understeer (vehicle tends to not follow
the steered path despite increased
steering input)
— oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due to
certain road or driving conditions) .
The VDC system can help the driver to maintain
control of the vehicle, but it cannot prevent loss
of vehicle control in all driving situations.
When the VDC system operates, the VDC
warning light
in the instrument panel flashes
so note the following:
.The road may be slippery or the system may
determine some action is required to helpkeep the vehicle on the steered path.
.You may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal
and hear a noise or vibration from under the
hood. This is normal and indicates that the
VDC system is working properly.
.Adjust your speed and driving to the road
conditions.
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the VDC
warning light
illuminates in the instrument
panel. The VDC system automatically turns off.
The VDC OFF switch is used to turn off the VDC
system. The VDC off indicator
illuminates to
indicate the VDC system is off. When the VDC
switch is used to turn off the system, the VDC
system still operates to prevent one drive wheel
from slipping by transferring power to a non
slipping drive wheel. The VDC warning light
flashes if this occurs. All other VDC functions
are off, and the VDC warning lightwill not
flash. The VDC system is automatically reset to
on when the ignition switch is placed in the off
position then back to the on position.
See “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
light” (P.2-15) and “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light” (P.2-17).
The computer has a built-in diagnostic feature
that tests the system each time you start the
engine and move the vehicle forward or in
reverse at a slow speed. When the self-testoccurs, you may hear a “clunk” noise and/or feel
a pulsation in the brake pedal. This is normal and
is not an indication of a malfunction.
WARNING
.The VDC system is designed to help
improve driving stability but does
not prevent accidents due to abrupt
steering operation at high speeds or
by careless or dangerous driving
techniques. Reduce vehicle speed
and be especially careful when driv-
ing and cornering on slippery sur-
faces and always drive carefully.
.Do not modify the vehicle’s suspen-
sion. If suspension parts such as
shock absorbers, struts, springs,
stabilizer bars, bushings and
wheels are not NISSAN recom-
mended for your vehicle or are
extremely deteriorated, the VDC
system may not operate properly.
This could adversely affect vehicle
handling performance, and the VDC
warning light
may illuminate.
.If brake related parts such as brake
pads, rotors and calipers are not
NISSAN recommended or are extre-
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM

finish or leave swirl marks.
REMOVING SPOTS
Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust,
insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible
from the paint surface to avoid lasting damage
or staining. Special cleaning products are
available at a NISSAN dealer or any automotive
accessory stores. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for these products.
UNDERBODY
In areas where road salt is used in winter, the
underbody must be cleaned regularly. This will
prevent dirt and salt from building up and
causing the acceleration of corrosion on the
underbody and suspension. Before the winter
period and again in the spring, the underseal
must be checked and, if necessary, re-treated.
GLASS
Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and dust
film from the glass surfaces. It is normal for glass
to become coated with a film after the vehicle is
parked in the hot sun. Glass cleaner and a soft
cloth will easily remove this film.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inside of the win-
dows, do not use sharp-edged tools,
abrasive cleaners or chlorine-based
disinfectant cleaners. They could da-
mage the electrical conductors, radio
antenna elements or rear window
defroster elements.
WHEELS
Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle to
maintain their appearance.
.Clean the inner side of the wheels when the
wheel is changed or the underside of the
vehicle is washed.
.Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or
corrosion. Such damage may cause loss of
pressure or poor seal at the tire bead.
.NISSAN recommends that the road wheels
be waxed to protect against road salt in
areas where it is used during winter.
CAUTION
Do not use abrasive cleaners when
washing the wheels.
ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS
Wash regularly with a sponge dampened in a
mild soap solution, especially during winter
months in areas where road salt is used. Salt
could discolor the wheels if not removed.
CAUTION
Follow the directions below to avoid
staining or discoloring the wheels:
.Do not use a cleaner that uses
strong acid or alkali contents to
clean the wheels.
.Do not apply wheel cleaners to the
wheels when they are hot. The
wheel temperature should be the
same as ambient temperature.
.Rinse the wheel to completely re-
move the cleaner within 15 minutes
after the cleaner is applied.
CHROME PARTS
Clean chrome parts regularly with a non-
abrasive chrome polish to maintain the finish.
Appearance and care7-3

8-36Do-it-yourself
Warranty Information Booklet.
.Always use tires of the same type,
size, brand, construction and tread
pattern on all four wheels. Failure to
do so may result in a circumference
difference between tires on the
front and rear axles which can cause
the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system to malfunction resulting in
personal injury or death, excessive
tire wear and may damage the
transmission, transfer case and dif-
ferential gears.
All season tires
NISSAN specifies all season tires on some
models to provide good performance all year,
including snowy and icy road conditions. All
Season tires are identified by ALL SEASON
and/or M&S (Mud and Snow) on the tire
sidewall. Snow tires have better snow traction
than All Season tires and may be more appro-
priate in some areas.
Summer tires
NISSAN specifies summer tires on some
models to provide superior performance on dry
roads. Summer tire performance is substantially
reduced in snow and ice. Summer tires do not
have the tire traction rating M&S on the tire
sidewall.
If you plan to operate your vehicle in snowy or
icy conditions, NISSAN recommends the use of
SNOW tires or ALL SEASON tires on all four
wheels.
Snow tires
If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to select
tires equivalent in size and load rating to the
original equipment tires. If you do not, it can
adversely affect the safety and handling of your
vehicle.
Generally, snow tires will have lower speed
ratings than factory equipped tires and may not
match the potential maximum vehicle speed.
Never exceed the maximum speed rating of the
tire.
If you install snow tires, they must be the same
size, brand, construction and tread pattern on all
four wheels.
For additional traction on icy roads, studded
tires may be used. However, some U.S. states
and Canadian provinces prohibit their use.Check local, state and provincial laws before
installing studded tires. Skid and traction cap-
abilities of studded snow tires, on wet or dry
surfaces, may be poorer than that of non-
studded snow tires.
TIRE CHAINS
Use of tire chains may be prohibited according
to location. Check the local laws before instal-
ling tire chains. When installing tire chains, make
sure they are the proper size for the tires on your
vehicle and are installed according to the chain
manufacturer’s suggestions.Use only SAE
Class S chains.Class “S” chains are used on
vehicles with restricted tire to vehicle clearance.
Vehicles that can use Class “S” chains are
designed to meet the SAE standard minimum
clearances between the tire and the closest
vehicle suspension or body component required
to accommodate the use of a winter traction
device (tire chains or cables) . The minimum
clearances are determined using the factory
equipped tire size. Other types may damage
your vehicle. Use chain tensioners when re-
commended by the tire chain manufacturer to
ensure a tight fit. Loose end links of the tire
chain must be secured or removed to prevent
the possibility of whipping action damage to the
fenders or underbody. If possible, avoid fully
loading your vehicle when using tire chains. In
addition, drive at a reduced speed. Otherwise,

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.Miles61,000
(km61,000)
MonthsMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
5
(8)
610
(16)
1215
(24)
1820
(32)
2425
(40)
3030
(48)
3635
(56)
4240
(64)
4845
(72)
5450
(80)
6055
(88)
6660
(96)
72
Brake lines and cables I I I I I I
Brake pads and rotors$II I I I I
Brake fluid$RR R
CVT fluid See NOTE (1)
II I I II
Manual Transmission gear oil See NOTE (2) I I I I I I
Transfer fluid and differential gear
oilSee NOTE (2) I I I I I I
Steering gear and linkage, axle
and suspension parts$II I
Tire rotation See NOTE (3)
Propeller shaft (AWD) and drive
shaft boots$II I I I I
Exhaust system$II I
In-cabin microfilter R R R R
Intelligent Key battery R R R R
Maintenance and schedules9-11

9-12Maintenance and schedules
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.Miles61,000
(km61,000)
MonthsMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
65
(104)
7870
(112)
8475
(120)
9080
(128)
9685
(136)
10290
(144)
10895
(152)
114100
(160)
120105
(168)
126110
(176)
132115
(184)
138120
(192)
144
Brake lines and cables I I I I I I
Brake pads and rotors$II II I I
Brake fluid$RR R
CVT fluid See NOTE (1)
II II II
Manual Transmission gear oil See NOTE (2) I I I I I I
Transfer fluid and differential gear
oilSee NOTE (2) I I I I I I
Steering gear and linkage, axle
and suspension parts$II I
Tire rotation See NOTE (3)
Propeller shaft (AWD) and drive
shaft boots$II II I I
Exhaust system$
III
In-cabin microfilter R R R R
Intelligent Key battery R R R R
NOTE:
Maintenance items with“$”should be
performed more frequently according to
“Maintenance under severe driving condi-
tions”(P.9-13) .
(1) If using a car-top carrier, or driving onrough or muddy roads, inspect CVT fluid
deterioration at NISSAN dealer every
60,000 miles (96,000 km) , then change
CVT fluid if necessary. And if the inspec-
tion is not performed, change (not just
inspect) CVT fluid every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km) .(2) If using a car-top carrier, or driving on
rough or muddy roads, change (not just
inspect) oil at every 20,000 miles (32,000
km) or 24 months.
(3) Refer to“Tire rotation”under“General
maintenance”(P.9-2) .

The maintenance intervals shown on the pre-
ceding pages are for normal operating condi-
tions. If the vehicle is mainly operated under
severe driving conditions as shown below, more
frequent maintenance must be performed on the
following items as shown in the table.
Severe driving conditions
.Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles (8
km) .
.Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles
(16 km) with outside temperatures remain-
ing below freezing.
.Operating in hot weather in stop-and-go
“rush hour” traffic.
.Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for
long distances, such as police, taxi or door-
to-door delivery use.
.Driving in dusty conditions.
.Driving on rough, muddy, or salt spread
roads.
.Using a car-top carrier.
Maintenance operation: Inspect = Inspect and
correct or replace as necessary.Maintenance item Maintenance operation Maintenance interval
Brake fluid Replace Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12
months
Brake pads & rotors Inspect Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Steering gear & linkage, axle &
suspension partsInspect Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Propeller shaft (AWD) and drive
shaft bootsInspect Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Exhaust system Inspect Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Maintenance and schedules9-13
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE
DRIVING CONDITIONS