2008 NISSAN QASHQAI spare wheel

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When leaving your vehicle unoccupied:
Always remove the ignition key or Intelligent Key
(where fitted) and take it with you – even in your
own garage.
Close all windows completely and lock all doors.
Always park your vehicle where it can be seen.
At night, park in a well lit area.
If the vehicle is equipped with an alarm or immo-
bilization device, use it – even for short periods.
Do not leave children and pets in the vehicle
unattended.
Do not leave valuables on view to tempt a thief.
Always take your valuables with you. If you must
leave something in your vehicle, lock it in the lug-
gage compartment or hide it out of sight.
Do not leave the vehicle documents in your ve-
hicle. In the unfortunate event of your vehicle
being stolen, the documents will only help a thief
to sell the vehicle.
Do not leave articles on a roof rack as they are
particularly vulnerable. If possible, remove them
from the rack and lock them inside the vehicle.
Do not leave the spare key or Intelligent Key in
the vehicle – keep it in a safe place at home.
Do not leave a note of your vehicle’s key number
in the vehicle. A thief may break into the vehicle,
note the key number and return with a new key
and drive the vehicle.
WARNING
If the Electrically Power Assisted Steering
warning light (EPAS) illuminates while driv-
ing, the power assist for steering will be dis-
abled. Greater steering efforts are required to
operate the steering wheel, especially in
sharp turns and at low speed. Stop the ve-
hicle as soon as safely possible and contact a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop for fur-
ther assistance.
In certain circumstances, factors external to
the EPAS system may contribute to the illumi-
nation of the warning light. If the warning light
illuminates, stop the vehicle as soon as safely
possible if driving. Turn the ignition switch to
the “OFF” position and wait for approximately
20 seconds, then turn the ignition switch to
the ON position again. If the light remains illu-
minated, we recommend you to contact a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop. See
“Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section for further details regarding
the EPAS warning light.
The EPAS (Electrically Power Assisted Steering)
system is designed to assist steering.
The steering may appear to feel slightly stiff follow-
ing parking manoeuvres including a great deal of
steering. This is not a malfunction; it is caused by a
control system designed to prevent the motor from overheating. No servicing is required. The EPAS
system will return to normal operation the next time
the vehicle is driven.
Similarly, the EPAS system may not provide full as-
sistance during periods of reduced battery voltage
but will recover once normal battery voltage is re-
stored.
If the EPAS warning light comes on while the engine
is running, it may indicate that the EPAS system is
not working properly. As result greater steering ef-
forts are required to steer the steering wheel, espe-
cially in sharp turns and at low speeds. Have the
system checked by a NISSAN dealer or qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
NOTE
Incorrectly inflated tyres can lead to poor steer-
ing ability and make the driver suspect a steering
problem: keep the vehicle’s tyres inflated to the
correct pressure at all times.
CAUTION
Any malfunction or accident that could have dam-
aged the steering components (including actual
or attempted theft damage) should be reported
to a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
VEHICLE SECURITY
POWER STEERING SYSTEM
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The brake system has two separate hydraulic cir-
cuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still have
braking ability with two wheels.
BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
Vacuum assisted brake
The brake booster aids braking by using engine
vacuum. If the engine stops or the drive belt is bro-
ken, you can stop the vehicle by depressing the
brake pedal. However, greater foot pressure on the
brake pedal will be required to stop the vehicle and
the stopping distance will be longer.
Wet brakes
When the vehicle is washed or driven through wa-
ter, the brakes may get wet. As a result, your brak-
ing distance will be longer and the vehicle may pull
to one side during braking.
To dry brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe speed
while lightly pressing the brake pedal to heat up the
brakes. Do this until the brakes return to normal.
Avoid driving the vehicle at high speeds until the
brakes function correctly.
Using the brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while
driving. This will overheat the brakes, wear out the
brake linings and pads faster and reduce fuel
economy performance.
To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the brakes
from overheating, reduce speed and downshift to a
lower gear before going down a slope or long down-hill gradient. Overheated brakes may reduce brak-
ing performance and could result in loss of vehicle
control.
CAUTION
While driving on a slippery surface, be careful
when braking, accelerating or downshifting.
Abrupt braking actions or sudden acceleration
could cause the wheels to skid and result in an
accident.
Be aware that brakes will fade if repeated heavy
brake applications are made.
Driving uphill
When starting on a steep gradient, it is sometimes
difficult to operate the brake (AT or CVT models) or
both the brake and clutch (MT models). Use the
handbrake to hold the vehicle. Do not slip the clutch
(MT models). When ready to start, slowly release
the handbrake while depressing the accelerator
pedal and releasing the clutch (MT models) or de-
pressing the accelerator pedal (AT or CVT models).
Driving downhill
The engine braking action is effective for controlling
the vehicle while descending hills.
The gear lever (MT models) should be placed in a
gear position low enough to obtain sufficient engine
braking.
For the AT or CVT models, a low gear position in
the manual shift mode, low enough to obtain suffi-
cient engine braking, should be selected.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)
WARNING
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is a so-
phisticated device, but it cannot prevent acci-
dents resulting from careless or dangerous
driving techniques. It can help maintain ve-
hicle control during braking on slippery sur-
faces. Remember that stopping distances
may also be longer on rough, gravel or snow
covered roads, or if you are using snow
chains. Always maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle in front of you. Ultimately, the
driver is responsible for safety.
Tyre type and condition may also affect brak-
ing effectiveness.
– When replacing tyres, install the specified
size of tyres on all four wheels.
– When installing a spare tyre, make sure it is the proper size and type as specified on
the tyre placard. See “Vehicle
identification” in the “9. Technical
information” section for the tyre placard
location.
– For detailed information, see “Wheels and tyres” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) controls the
brakes so that the wheels do not lock during hard
braking or when braking on slippery surfaces. The
system detects the rotation speed at each wheel
BRAKE SYSTEM
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Spare tyre................................................................ 6-2
Temporary-use spare tyre ................................... 6-2
Flat tyre ................................................................... 6-2 Stopping the vehicle ........................................... 6-2
Changing flat tyre (Models with spare wheel,
where fitted) ....................................................... 6-3
Repairing flat tyre (Models with emergency
tyre puncture repair kit, where fitted) ................... 6-7
Jump-starting ........................................................... 6-10
Push-starting ........................................................... 6-12 Engine overheat ....................................................... 6-12
Tow truck towing ..................................................... 6-13
Towing precautions ............................................ 6-13
Recommended towing for two-wheel drive
(2WD) models .................................................... 6-14
Recommended towing for four-wheel drive
(4WD) models .................................................... 6-14
Towing eye ......................................................... 6-15
Freeing the vehicle from sand, snow or mud ....... 6-15

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7. Open the bonnet (for details, see “Bonnetrelease” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section) in order to:
Warn other traffic.
Signal to professional road assistance that
you require assistance.
8. Have all passengers exit the vehicle and stand in a safe place, away from traffic and clear of the
vehicle.
CHANGING FLAT TYRE (Models with
spare wheel, where fitted)
Blocking the wheels
WARNING
Make sure to block the appropriate wheel to pre-
vent the vehicle from moving, which may cause
personal injury. Place suitable blocks
j1 in front of and behind the
wheel diagonally opposite the flat tyrejA to prevent
the vehicle from moving when it is on the jack.
Getting the tools and spare wheel
The spare wheel, jack and tools are located inside
the luggage compartment.
jA Type A
jB Type B 5–seater:
1. Open the back door.
2. Remove the luggage compartment floor cover.
3. Remove the retainer
j1 by turning it anti-clock-
wise.
4. Carefully remove and place the subwoofer (where fitted)
j2 on the top right-hand side cor-
ner of the luggage floor compartment (with the
flat surface facing downwards).
NOTE
Be careful not to drop the subwoofer.
5. Remove the jack, tools and spare wheel.
MCE0001DZ
NCE307
without subwoofer
NCE312
5–seater, with subwoofer (where fitted)
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1. Open the back door.
2. Remove both sides and centre floor boards
j1.
3. Remove tonneau cover (where fitted)
j2 and
floor coverj3 . For details, see “Rear parcel shelf
(where fitted)” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section.
4. Lower the head restraints and fold the third row seat. For details, see “Seats” in the “1. Safety —
seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint
system” section.
5. Release the seat from its locking latches
jAby
pulling up the two levers simultaneously on both
sides
j4.
6. Lift up the seat
j5 and release the levers.
7. Remove the jack, tools and spare wheel.
Removing wheel cover (where fitted)
WARNING
Take care when removing the wheel cover as the
cover may detach suddenly.
Remove the wheel cover as illustrated with a suit-
able tool or carefully remove the wheel cover with
both hands.
Removing the wheel
WARNING
Make sure to read the caution label attached
to the jack body before use.
Do not get under a vehicle that is supported
only by a jack: Use vehicle support stands.
Use only the jack that is provided with your
vehicle. The jack is designed only for lifting
your vehicle during a tyre change.
Do not use the jack provided with your vehicle
on other vehicles.
Use the correct jack-up points. Never use any
other part of the vehicle for jack support.
Never lift the vehicle more than necessary.
Never use blocks on or under the jack.
Do not start or run the engine while the ve-
hicle is on the jack. The vehicle may move
suddenly, and this may cause an accident.
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7–seater
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The wheel is heavy. Be sure that your feet are
clear of the wheel and use gloves as necessary
to avoid injury.
Installing the wheel
WARNING
The temporary use spare tyre is designed for
emergency use. See “Spare tyre” earlier in
this section.
Never use wheel nuts other than those pro-
vided with your vehicle. Incorrect wheel nuts
or improperly tightened wheel nuts may cause
the wheel to become loose or come off. This
could cause an accident.
Never use oil or grease on the wheel studs or
nuts. This may cause the wheel nuts to be-
come loose.
jATighten
jB Loosen
jC Bevelled face
1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface between the wheel and the hub.
2. Carefully fit the wheel and tighten the wheel nuts with your fingers. Check that all the wheel nuts
contact the wheel surface horizontally and on the
bevelled side.
Models with wheel lock nut (where fitted):
Insert the wheel lock key into the wheel lock nut
and tighten into the wheel finger tight.
3. With the wheel wrench, tighten the wheel nuts alternately and evenly in the sequence as illus-
trated (
j1-j5 ) until they are tight.
4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tyre touches the ground.
5. Tighten the wheel nuts securely using the wheel wrench in the sequence as illustrated.
6. Lower the vehicle completely.
7. Install the wheel cover (where fitted). NOTE
Before installation, align NISSAN logo (centre
cap) with the wheel nuts/or perpendicular to
valve hole (where fitted), to correctly align to
the centre.
As soon as possible, tighten the wheel nuts to
the specified torque with a torque wrench. Wheel nut tightening torque:
113 (12 kg-m, 83 ft-lb)
WARNING
Retighten the wheel nuts after the vehicle has
been driven for 1,000 km (600 miles) (also in
cases of a flat tyre, etc.).
The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to specifica-
tion at all times. It is recommended that the wheel
nuts be tightened to specification at each mainte-
nance interval.
Adjust the tyre pressure to the COLD pressure.
COLD pressure is the tyre pressure as measured
after the vehicle has been parked for three hours or
more or driven for less than 1.6 km (1 mile).
COLD tyre pressures are shown on the tyre placard
affixed to the driver’s side centre pillar.
Stowing the wheel and tools
WARNING
Always make sure that the wheel, subwoofer
(where fitted), jack and tools are properly stored
after each use. Such items can become danger-
ous projectiles in an accident or sudden stop.
5–seater
1. Securely store the wheel with the flat tyre, the jack and the tools in the specified storage areas.
See “Getting the tools and spare wheel” earlier
in this section(for 5–seater).NCE287Z
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3. Install the retainer and replace the floor cover.
7–seater
1. Store the tools in the specified areas.
2. Firmly pull down the third row seat and make sure it locks into the locking latches on both sides
under the seat.
3. Place the seatback of the third row seat in the upright position
j1 . For details, see “Folding 3rd
row (7-seater)” in the “1. Safety — seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system” section.
4. Store the wheel with flat tyre vertically in the boot
j2.
5. Store the other items in following order: Tonneau cover (where fitted)
j3→ Floor coverj4→ Centre floor board and the two side floor
boardsj5.
Wheel lock nuts (where fitted)
In order to prevent theft, the specially designed
wheel lock nut is installed to each wheel. The wheel
lock nut cannot be removed with the commonly used
tools.
When removing tyres, use the lock key provided
with your vehicle.
Removing the wheel lock nut:
1. Insert the wheel lock key
j1 to the wheel lock
nut.
2. To remove the wheel lock nut, turn the wheel lock key anticlockwise using the wheel wrench.
CAUTION
Do not use a power tool to remove the wheel
lock nuts.
When installing the wheel, tighten the wheel
lock nuts to the same tightening torque as the normal wheel nuts. For details, see “Chang-
ing flat tyre (Models with spare wheel, where
fitted)” earlier in this section.
NOTE
The wheel lock nut has an individual code.
A wheel lock key with other than the indi-
vidual code cannot remove the wheel lock
nut. If you lose the wheel lock key, contact
a NISSAN dealer for a duplicate with the
original wheel lock key code.
Record the key number as shown on the
key code card on the “Security informa-
tion” page at the end of this manual and
keep it in a safe place, not in the vehicle.
When you ask for a service at a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop, make sure
to keep the lock key in the vehicle. Other-
wise, wheels cannot be removed and the
service cannot be performed.
REPAIRING FLAT TYRE (Models with
emergency tyre puncture repair kit,
where fitted)
The emergency tyre puncture repair kit is supplied
with the vehicle instead of a spare tyre. This repair
kit must be used for temporarily fixing a minor tyre
puncture. After using the repair kit, see a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop as soon as possible for
tyre inspection and repair/replacement.
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The towing eye is stored with the vehicle tools and
located in the spare wheel recess (luggage com-
partment area).
1) Remove the cover from the bumper.
2) Securely install the towing eye, as illustrated.
Make sure that the towing eye is properly stored in
its designated location after use.
FREEING THE VEHICLE FROM SAND,
SNOW OR MUD
WARNING
Never allow anyone to stand near the towing
line during the pulling operation.
Never spin the tyres at high speed. This could
cause them to explode and result in serious
injury. Parts of the vehicle could also overheat
and be damaged.
Towing eye usage
The towing eye should be used in the event that
your vehicle becomes trapped in sand, snow or mud,
and is unable to drive away without being pulled,
use the towing eye.
Use the towing eyeonly, not other parts of the
vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle body will be dam-
aged.
Only use the towing eye to free a vehicle stuck
in sand, snow, mud, etc.
Never tow the vehicle for a long distance using
only the towing eye.
The towing eye is under tremendous force when
used to free a stuck vehicle. Always pull the cable
straight out from the front of the vehicle. Never
pull on the towing eye at a sideways angle.
CAUTION
In order not to break the towing line, tension it
slowly.
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