2011 NISSAN QASHQAI Owners Manual

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Incorrect jump-starting can lead to a battery
explosion. The battery explosion may result in
severe injury or death. It may also result in
damage to the vehicle. Be sure to follow the
instructions in this section.
Explosive hydrogen gas is always present in
the vicinity of the battery. Keep all sparks and
flames away from the battery.
Always wear suitable eye protection glasses
and remove rings, bracelets, and any other
jewellery whenever working on or near a bat-
tery.
Never lean over the battery while jump-start-
ing.
Never allow battery fluid to come into contact
with eyes, skin, clothes or the vehicle’s
painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a corrosive
sulphuric acid which can cause severe burns.
If the fluid comes into contact with anything,
immediately flush the contacted area with
plenty of water.
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
The booster battery must be rated at 12 volts.
Use of an incorrectly rated battery will dam-
age your vehicle.
Never attempt to jump-start a frozen battery.
It could explode and cause serious injury.
1. Prepare vehicle
jA with the booster battery for
the vehiclejB being jump-started.
CAUTION
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch.
2. Apply the handbrake.
3. Shift the gear lever (MT models) into the N (Neu- tral) position [AT or CVT models, move the se-
lector lever to the P (Park) position].
4. Switch off all unnecessary electrical systems (headlights, hazard lights etc,).
5. Ensure that the ignition switch of the vehicle be- ing jump-started is in the LOCK position.
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JUMP-STARTING
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 6. Open the bonnet. For details, see “Bonnetrelease” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
7. Remove the vent caps (where fitted) on the bat- tery and cover the battery with an old cloth.
8. Connect the jump leads in the sequence (
j1 →j2→j3→j4 ) as illustrated.
CAUTION
Always connect positivej+ to positivej+
and negativej- to body ground (for ex-
ample, engine lift bracket, etc.) – not to
the battery’s negative
j-.
An incorrect connection could damage the
charging system.
Be sure that the jumper cables do not
touch moving parts in the engine compart-
ment.
Be careful not to allow contact between
the positive jump lead connector and the
vehicle or the negative lead during con-
nection and disconnection.
9. Start the engine of the other vehicle
jA and let it
run for a few minutes. Keep the engine speed at
about 2,000 rpm.
10. Start the engine of your vehicle
jB in the nor-
mal way. CAUTION
Do not keep the starter motor engaged for
more than 10 seconds. If the engine does not
start immediately, turn the ignition switch to
“OFF” and wait 10 seconds before trying
again.
11. After starting the engine of your vehicle, care- fully disconnect the negative lead and then the
positive lead (
j4→j3→j2→j1).
12. Remove and dispose of the cloth that was used to cover the vent holes as it may be contami-
nated with corrosive acid.
13. Install the vent caps (where fitted).
14. Close the bonnet.
NOTE
For models which incorporate the Stop/Start
System:
Ensure that the battery fitted is the special
battery that is enhanced with regard to the
charge-discharge capacity and life perfor-
mance. Avoid using any other battery for the
Stop/Start System, as this may cause early
deterioration of the battery or a malfunction
of the Stop/Start System. It is recommended
that a Genuine NISSAN battery is fitted. For
more information, contact a NISSAN dealer or
qualified workshop
If the battery terminal is disconnected (for bat-
tery replacement, etc.) and then reconnected,
there may be some delay before the Stop/
Start System reactivates.
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Three-way catalyst equipped models should
not be started by pushing the vehicle as the
three-way catalyst may be damaged.
Automatic transmission (AT) or continuously
variable transmission (CVT) models cannot be
started by pushing the vehicle. This may cause
transmission damage.
Never try to start the vehicle by towing it; when
the engine starts, the forward surge could
cause the vehicle to collide with the tow ve-
hicle.
WARNING
Never continue driving if the engine of your
vehicle overheats. Doing so could cause a ve-
hicle fire.
Never open the bonnet if steam is coming
out.
Never remove engine coolant reservoir cap
when the engine is hot. If the engine coolant
reservoir cap is removed while the engine is
hot, pressurised hot water will spurt out and
possibly cause burning, scalding or serious
injury.
If steam or coolant is coming out of the en-
gine, stand clear of the vehicle to prevent get-
ting injured.
The engine cooling fan will start whenever the
coolant temperature exceeds preset degrees.
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair, jewel-
lery or clothing to come into contact with, or
get caught in, the cooling fan or drive belts.
If the engine of your vehicle is overheating (indi-
cated by the engine coolant temperature gauge) or
if you feel a lack of engine power, detect unusual
noise, etc., proceed as follows:
1. Move and park the vehicle safely off the road and away from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flasher lights.
3. Apply the handbrake. 4. Shift the gear lever (MT models) into the N (Neu-
tral) position [AT or CVT models, move the se-
lector lever to the P (Park) position].
DO NOT STOP THE ENGINE.
5. Open all windows.
6. Switch off the air conditioner system (where fit- ted).
7. Set the heater or air conditioner temperature control to maximum “HOT” and fan speed con-
trol to maximum speed.
8. Exit the vehicle.
9. Visually inspect and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the radiator before opening the
bonnet. Wait until no steam or coolant can be
seen before proceeding.
10. Open the bonnet. For details, see “Bonnet release” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
11. Visually check if the cooling fan is running.
12. Visually check the radiator and radiator hoses for leakage.
WARNING
If coolant is leaking, the cooling fan belt is
missing or loose or the cooling fan is not run-
ning, stop the engine.
13. After the engine cools down, check the coolant level in the engine coolant reservoir with the
engine running.
PUSH-STARTING ENGINE OVERHEAT
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reservoir. After refilling the reservoir to the MAX
level, install the reservoir cap.
WARNING
Before removing the engine coolant reservoir
cap and to avoid the danger of being scalded,
cover the reservoir cap with a rag and loosen
the reservoir cap to the first notch to allow the
steam to escape.
15. Close the bonnet.
Have your vehicle inspected or repaired by a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop. When towing your vehicle, local regulations for tow-
ing must be followed. Incorrect towing equipment
could damage your vehicle. To assure proper tow-
ing and to prevent accidental damage to your ve-
hicle, NISSAN recommends that you have a service
operator tow your vehicle. It is advisable to have the
service operator carefully read the following precau-
tions.
WARNING
Do not allow any occupants in the vehicle that
is being towed.
Never get under your vehicle after it has been
lifted by a tow truck.
TOWING PRECAUTIONS
When towing:
Make sure that the transmission,
axles, steering system and power train are in
working condition. If any unit is damaged, the
vehicle must be towed using a dolly or be placed
on a flat bed lorry.
Release the handbrake and shift the manual
transmission (MT), automatic transmission (AT)
or continuously variable transmission (CVT) into
the N (Neutral) position before starting to tow
the vehicle.
Always attach safety chains before towing.
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2WD models
TOW TRUCK TOWING
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TWO-WHEEL DRIVE (2WD) MODELS
CAUTION
NEVER tow automatic transmission (AT) or con-
tinuously variable transmission (CVT) models
with the front wheels on the ground or with all
four wheels on the ground (forwards or back-
wards), this may cause serious and expensive
damage to the transmission. If it is necessary to
tow the vehicle with the rear wheels raised, al-
ways use towing dollies under the front wheels.
NISSAN recommends that your vehicle should be
towed with the driving (front) wheels off the ground
or that the vehicle be placed on a flat bed lorry as
illustrated.
When towing with the front wheels – on the
ground (MT models only) or – on towing dollies:
Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position, then
secure the steering wheel in a straight ahead posi-
tion using a rope or similar device.Never place the
ignition switch in the LOCK position. This will re-
sult in damage to the steering lock mechanism.
RECOMMENDED TOWING FOR
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) MODELS
CAUTION
NEVER tow the vehicle with any wheels on the
ground as this may cause serious and expensive
damage to the transmission.
NISSAN recommends that towing dollies be used
when towing your vehicle or that the vehicle be
placed on a flat bed lorry as illustrated.
When towing with the front wheels on towing dol-
lies:
Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position, then
secure the steering wheel in a straight ahead posi-
tion using a rope or similar device. Never place the
ignition switch in the LOCK position. This will re-
sult in damage to the steering lock mechanism.
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4WD models
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 7Appearance and care
Appearance and care
Cleaning exterior...................................................... 7-2
Washing ............................................................. 7-2
Removing spots .................................................. 7-2
Waxing ............................................................... 7-2
Cleaning glass .................................................... 7-3
Cleaning rear-view camera (where fitted) ............ 7-3
Underbody ......................................................... 7-3
Care of wheels ................................................... 7-3
Cleaning alloy wheels ......................................... 7-3
Chrome parts ..................................................... 7-3
Cleaning interior ...................................................... 7-4 Monitor display’s maintenance (where fitted) ....... 7-4
Floor mats .......................................................... 7-4
Cleaning Glass ................................................... 7-4
Plastic parts........................................................ 7-4
Seat belts ........................................................... 7-4
Corrosion protection ................................................ 7-5 Most common factors contributing to vehicle
corrosion ............................................................ 7-5
Environmental factors influence the rate of
corrosion ............................................................ 7-5
To protect your vehicle from corrosion ................ 7-5