automatic transmission fluid NISSAN QASHQAI 2020 Owner´s Manual

M4 (4th), M3 (3rd) and M2 (2nd) :
Use these positions for hill climbing or
engine braking on downhill grades.
M1 (1st):
Use this position when climbing steep
hills slowly or driving slowly through deep
snow, sand or mud, or for maximum
engine braking on steep downhill grades.
.Remember not to drive at high speeds
for extended periods of time in lower
than M7 range. This reduces fuel
economy.
. In the manual shift mode, the trans-
mission may not shift to the se-
lected range. This helps maintain
driving performance and reduces
the chance of vehicle damage or
loss of control.
. In the manual shift mode, the trans-
mission automatically shifts down
to 1st gear before the vehicle comes
to a stop. When accelerating again, it
is necessary to shift up to the
desired range.
. When the CVT fluid temperature is
extremely low, the manual shift mode
may not work and automatically shift
as a drive mode. This is not a mal-
function. In this case, return the shift
lever to the D (Drive) position and drive
for a while and then shift to the manual shift mode.
. When the CVT fluid temperature is
high, the shift range may upshift at a
lower engine speed than usual. This is
not a malfunction.Accelerator downshift — In D posi-
tion —
For passing or hill climbing, fully depress
the accelerator pedal to the floor. This
shifts the transmission down into a lower
gear, depending on the vehicle speed.
High fluid temperature protection
mode
This transmission has a high fluid tem-
perature protection mode. If the fluid
temperature becomes too high (for ex-
ample, when climbing steep grades in
high temperature with heavy loads), en-
gine power and, under some conditions,
vehicle speed will be decreased automa-
tically to reduce the chance of transmis-
sion damage. Vehicle speed can be
controlled with the accelerator pedal,
but the engine and vehicle speed may
be limited.
Fail-safe
If the vehicle is driven under extreme
conditions, such as excessive wheel
spinning and subsequent hard braking,
the fail-safe system may be activated.
The MIL may illuminate to indicate the
fail-safe mode is activated. (See “Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL)” (P.2-17).)
This will occur even if all electrical
circuits are functioning properly. In this
case, place the ignition switch in the
OFF position and wait for 10 seconds.
Then turn the switch back to the ON
position. The vehicle should return to its
normal operating condition. If it does
not return to its normal operating con-
dition, have the transmission checked
and repaired, if necessary. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
WARNING
When the high fluid temperature
protection mode or fail-safe opera-
tion occurs, vehicle speed may be
gradually reduced. The reduced
speed may be lower than other
traffic, which could increase the
chance of a collision. Be especially
careful when driving. If necessary,
pull to the side of the road at a safe
Starting and driving5-23

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 pos-
sible.
. Keep used engine oil out of reach
of children. When checking or replacement is re-
quired, we recommend a NISSAN dealer
for servicing.
CAUTION
.
NISSAN recommends using Gen-
uine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or
equivalent) ONLY in NISSAN CVTs.
Do not mix with other fluids.
. Do not use Automatic transmis-
sion fluid (ATF) or Manual Trans-
mission 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 equiva-
lent to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid
NS-3 may also damage the CVT.
Damage caused by the use of
fluids other than as recom-
mended is not covered by the
NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. For additional brake and clutch fluid
information, see “Capacities and recom-
mended fluids/lubricants” (P.10-2) of this
manual.
WARNING
.
Use only new fluid from a sealed
container. Old, inferior or con-
taminated fluid may damage the
brake and clutch systems. The
use of improper fluids can da-
mage the brake and clutch sys-
tems, and affect the vehicle’s
stopping ability.
. Clean the filler cap before remov-
ing.
. Brake and clutch fluid is poiso-
nous and should be stored care-
fully 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 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .................... 5-128
Active Ride Control ................................................. 5-133
Advanced air bag system ..................................... 1-48
Air bag systemAdvanced air bag system .............................. 1-48
Front and rear seat —mounted
side-impact supplemental air bag
system ........................................................................\
... 1-59
Front passenger air bag and status
light........................................................................\
.......... 1-50
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system..................... 1-59
Air bag warning labels ............................................ 1-62
Air bag warning light................................. 1-62, 2-15
Air cleaner filter replacement ............................ 8-15
Air cleaner housing filter ....................................... 8-15
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation............................... 4-26
Air conditioner service...................................... 4-33
Air conditioner specification label....... 10-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant
and lubricant
recommendations ................................ 4-33, 10-6
Air duct removal........................................................... 8-15
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system)............................................................ 2-48
Alcohol, drugs and driving ................................... 5-10
Antenna........................................................................\
....... 4-33
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................... 5-128
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light ................................................................... 2-11
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ................................. 7-2 Interior appearance care................................... 7-4
Armrest ........................................................................\
............ 1-8
Audible reminders....................................................... 2-18
Audio........................................................................\
.................. 4-2
Automatic Door locks...................................................................... 3-7
Automatic air conditioner .................................... 4-30
Automatic brake hold .............................................. 5-29
Automatic Drive Positioner.................................. 3-34
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
system warning light................................................ 2-13
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
pedestrian detection system ............................. 5-96
Average speed ............................................................... 2-40
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......................................... 2-57
Variable voltage control system .............. 8-13
Before starting the engine................................... 5-17
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..................................... 5-46
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System ......... 4-2
Booster seats.................................................................. 1-38
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............ 5-128
Brake and clutch fluid ......................................... 8-9
Brake system ....................................................... 5-127
Electronic parking brake
warning light ............................................................ 2-13
Parking brake .......................................................... 5-27
Warning light............................................................ 2-11
Break-in schedule .................................................... 5-119 Brightness control
Instrument panel ..................................................... 2-9
Bulb check/instrument panel............................ 2-11
Bulb replacement ........................................................ 8-25
C
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants...................... 10-2
Car phone or CB radio ............................................ 4-34
Card holder....................................................................... 2-70
Cargo area ........................................................................\
2-67
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ....... 5-4
Chassis control............................................ 2-41, 5-131
Child restraints .............................................................. 1-21 Booster seats........................................................... 1-38
LATCH system ......................................................... 1-24
Precautions on child restraints................. 1-22
Child safety....................................................................... 1-19
Child safety rear door lock ...................................... 3-7
Chimes Seat belt warning light
and chime.................................................... 1-14, 2-15
Chimes, Audible reminders.................................. 2-18
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ................................. 8-19
Cleaning exterior and interior ................... 7-2, 7-4
Clock ........................................................................\
.............. 2-42
Clutch fluid........................................................................\
.... 8-9
Cockpit ........................................................................\
............. 2-3
Cold weather driving ............................................. 5-139
Console box ..................................................................... 2-69
Console light ................................................................... 2-78
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid........................................................................\
....... 8-9
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator ............................................................ 2-9

11-4
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................................ 8-31, 10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)........ 10-8
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ........................ 5-35
LATCH system ................................................................ 1-24
License plate, Installing front
license plate.................................................................. 10-11
Liftgate Liftgate release lever ......................................... 3-27
Operating manual liftgate............................. 3-26
Light Air bag warning light......................................... 1-62
Bulb replacement ................................................. 8-25
Fog light switch ..................................................... 2-58
Headlight switch ................................................... 2-53
Headlights bulb replacement ..................... 8-25
Indicator lights........................................................ 2-16
Interior lights............................................................ 2-78
Map lights ................................................................... 2-79
Replacement ............................................................ 8-25
Room light.................................................................. 2-79
Vanity mirror lights ............................................. 2-80
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ................................................ 2-11
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.......................................... 3-30 Low tire pressure warning................................... 2-32
Low tire pressure warning (Low
tire pressure) ................................................................... 2-32
Low tire pressure warning light ...................... 2-13
Low tire pressure warning system
(See Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)).................................................................. 5-5
Luggage hooks ............................................................. 2-70
M
Maintenance
Battery........................................................................\
... 8-11
General maintenance........................................... 9-2
Inside the vehicle..................................................... 9-3
Maintenance log.................................................... 9-11
Maintenance precautions................................. 8-2
Maintenance requirements ............................. 9-2
Maintenance schedules...................................... 9-7
Maintenance under severe
driving conditions ................................................ 9-10
Outside the vehicle ................................................ 9-2
Seat belt maintenance..................................... 1-18
Standard maintenance ....................................... 9-7
Maintenance schedules.............................................. 9-7
Malfunction indicator light (MIL)...................... 2-17
Manual air conditioner and heater ............... 4-27
Manual front seat adjustment .............................. 1-4
Manual Transmission (MT) ................................... 5-13
Map lights ........................................................................\
.. 2-79
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 ............................................................. 3-32
Outside mirrors ...................................................... 3-33
Vanity mirror ............................................................ 3-34
Moonroof........................................................................\
.... 2-76
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ...................... 4-21
MR20DD engine model............................................... 8-4
N
New vehicle break-in ............................................. 5-119
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ............ 2-48
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System key ...... 3-2
O
Odometer........................................................................\
....... 2-6
Off-road recovery ............................................................ 5-9
Oil 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
Operating ProPILOT assist ................................... 5-71
Outside air temperature ........................................ 2-42
Outside mirrors ............................................................. 3-33
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats.............. 6-16
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information..................................................... 10-20
P
Panic alarm............................................................ 3-9, 3-21
Parcel shelf ....................................................................... 2-71