2012 NISSAN QASHQAI fuel

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply thehandbrake.
2. Start the engine. If the engine is cold, start and let the engine idle until the engine temperature
reaches the operational temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait at least 10 minutes to let the engine oil drain back into the oil pan. 4. Open the bonnet. For details, see “Bonnet
release” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
5. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
6. Raise and support the vehicle using a suitable floor jack and safety jack stands.
Place the safety jack stands under the vehicle
jack-up points.
For details, see “Flat tyre” in the “6. In case of
emergency” section.
7. Remove the engine compartment under cover.
8. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug.
9. Remove the drain plug with a wrench and com- pletely drain the oil.
If the engine oil filter needs to be changed, re-
move and replace it at this time. See “Changing
engine oil filter” later in this section.
10. Clean and re-install the drain plug along with a new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug
with a wrench. Do not use excessive force. Drain plug tightening torques:
HR16DE, MR20DE engine:
34.3 (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
K9K engine:
20 (2.1 kg-m, 15 ft-lb)
M9R engine:
44 (4.5 kg-m, 32 ft-lb)
R9M engine:
50 (5.1 kg-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
11. Refill the engine with recommended engine oil and quantity.
See “Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Technical information”
section.
12. Check the oil level with the dipstick. For details, see “Checking engine oil level” earlier in this
section. If necessary, add engine oil.
13. Install the engine oil filler cap securely.
14. Start the engine.
15. Check for any leakage around the drain plug. Correct as required.
16. Turn the engine off and wait several minutes.
17. Check the oil level again with the dipstick. If necessary, add engine oil.
18. Install the engine compartment under cover.
19. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
20. Close the bonnet.
NDI1064
Euro 5 K9K engine
NDI978Z
M9R or R9M engine
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER
WARNING
NISSAN recommends contacting a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop for engine oil fil-
ter servicing.
NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM
A used oil filter should be disposed of at a
rubbish tip having proper facilities.
HR16DE, MR20DE or K9K engine
Removal:
1. Drain the engine oil. For details, see “Changing engine oil” earlier in this section.
2. Loosen the engine oil filter unit with an oil filter wrench. Depending on the engine model, a spe-
cial cap type wrench may be required. See a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop, if in doubt. 3. Remove the engine oil filter unit.
4. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface with a
clean rag.
CAUTION
If any oil is spilled on the engine or the ve-
hicle, thoroughly wipe it clean.
Installation:
1. Clean and re-install the drain plug along with a new washer. For tightening torque details, see
“Changing engine oil” earlier in this section.
2. Coat the rubber gasket on the new engine oil fil- ter unit with clean engine oil.
3. Install the engine oil filter unit by hand until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten additionally
2/3ofaturn.Engine oil filter tightening torques:
HR16DE, MR20DE engine:
17.7 (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
K9K engine:
14 (1.4 kg-m, 10 ft-lb)
4. Add engine oil and check the oil level with the engine oil dipstick. For details, see “Checking
engine oil level” earlier in this section and “Ca-
pacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in the
“9. Technical information” section.
5. Install the engine oil filler cap.
6. Start the engine.
NDI656Z
HR16DE or MR20DE engine
NDI985Z
K9K engine
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 7. After the engine has been warmed up, make surethere are no leaks around the engine oil filter unit
and the drain plug. Correct as required.
8. Turn the engine off and wait several minutes. Check the oil level and add engine oil, if neces-
sary.
9. Install the engine compartment under cover.
10. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
11. Close the bonnet.M9R or R9M engine
Removal:
1. Drain the engine oil. For details, see “Changing engine oil” earlier in this section.
2. Loosen the engine oil filter cover with a wrench.
3. Remove the engine oil filter cover then the oil fil- ter element.
4. Remove the rubber O-ring from the filter cover. 5. Wipe the oil filter cover entirely with a clean rag.
Installation:
1. Clean and re-install the drain plug along with a
new washer. For tightening torque details, see
“Changing engine oil” earlier in this section.
2. Install the rubber O-ring, in its housing, on the outside of the engine oil filter cover.
3. Insert the new oil filter element into the engine oil filter cover.
4. Coat the rubber O-ring with clean engine oil.
5. Install the engine oil filter cover until a slight re- sistance is felt, then tighten additionally 2/3 of a
turn.Tightening torque:
25 (2.6 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)
6. Add engine oil and check the oil level with the engine oil dipstick. For details, see “Checking
engine oil level” earlier in this section and “Ca-
pacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in the
“9. Technical information” section.
7. Install the engine oil filler cap.
8. Start the engine.
9. After the engine has been warmed up, make sure there are no leaks around the engine oil filter
cover and the drain plug. Correct as required.
10. Turn the engine off and wait several minutes. Check the oil level and add engine oil, if neces-
sary.
11. Install the engine compartment undercover.
NDI981Z
M9R
NDI1267
R9M
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 12. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
13. Close the bonnet.
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM
It is illegal to pollute drains, water courses and soil.
Use authorised waste collection facilities, including
civic amenity sites and garages providing facilities
for the disposal of used oil and used oil filters. If in
doubt, contact your local authority for advice on dis-
posal.
The regulations concerning the pollution of the
environment will vary from country to country.
DRAINING WATER
Drain the water from the fuel filter:
– Every time you perform an engine oil change.
– When the water in fuel filter warning light
(orange) comes on or flashes irregularly.
Except for models with R9M diesel engine.
Proceed as follows:
1. Connect a suitable drain hose
j1 to the drain
plugj2.
2. Place a drain pan
j3 under the hosej1.
3. Loosen manually the drain plug
j2 with4to5
turns and operate the priming pumpj4 to drain
the water out of the fuel filter.
CAUTION
The water from the fuel filter is drained
with fuel. Prepare a larger capacity pan
than the volume of the fuel filter.
Drained water is mixed with fuel and take
precautions to prevent the fuel from ad-
hering to rubber parts such as engine
mounting insulator.
4. After draining, close the drain plug manually. CAUTION
If the drain plug is tightened excessively, it
can be damaged and as a result, fuel will
leak.
Do not use tools to tighten the drain plug.
5. Bleed air from the fuel system. For details, see “Bleeding the fuel system” later in this section.
6. Start the engine and make sure there is no fuel leakage. Correct as required.
For models with R9M diesel engine
Contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
NDI916Z
Except for models with R9M diesel engine
FUEL FILTER (Diesel engine
models)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine BLEEDING THE FUEL SYSTEM
Except for models with R9M diesel engine:
Bleed the air out of the fuel system after refilling
an empty fuel tank by the following procedure:
1. Squeeze the priming bulb
jA several times until
there is a sudden resistance felt in the pressure,
then stop.
2. Crank the engine until the engine starts. CAUTION
Do not crank the engine for more than 30 sec-
onds.
NOTE
If the engine does not start, stop cranking
and repeat step 1 of the procedure.
If the engine does not operate smoothly
after it has started, race it two or three
times.
For models with R9M diesel engine:
Contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop. When checking or replacement is required, NISSAN
recommends contacting a NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop for servicing.
CAUTION
Use only Genuine NISSAN ATF Matic Fluid J
(or S) or equivalent. Do not mix with other flu-
ids.
Using automatic transmission fluid other than
Genuine NISSAN ATF Matic Fluid J (or S) or
equivalent will cause deterioration in drive-
ability and automatic transmission durability,
and may damage the automatic transmission,
which is not covered by the warranty.
The specified AT fluid is also described on the cau-
tion label located under the bonnet. For details, see
“Air conditioner specification label (where fitted) and
Automatic transmission fluid label (where fitted)” in
the “9. Technical information” section When checking or replacement is required, NISSAN
recommends contacting a NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop for servicing.
CAUTION
Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS2. Do
not mix with other fluids.
Using transmission fluid other than Genuine
NISSAN CVT Fluid NS2 will damage the CVT
transmission, which is not covered by the war-
ranty.
NDI917Z
Except for models with R9M engine
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID (ATF)
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL
If the brake pedal suddenly goes down further than
normal, the pedal feels “spongy” or the vehicle
seems to take longer to stop, see a NISSAN dealer
or qualified workshop.
CHECKING HANDBRAKE
Periodically check the holding ability of the hand-
brake by parking on a steep hill and restraining the
vehicle by using only the handbrake. If it does not
hold satisfactorily, see a NISSAN dealer or qualified
workshop.
jALHD models
jB RHD models
WARNING
Use only new fluid. Old, inferior, or contami-
nated fluid may damage the brake and clutch
systems. The use of improper fluids can dam-
age the brake system and affect the vehicle’s
stopping ability.
Clean the filler cap before removing.
Brake and clutch fluids are poisonous and
should be stored carefully in marked contain-
ers out of the reach of children.
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the fluid level
is between the MIN
j2 and MAXj1 lines or the
brake warning light comes on, add fluid up to the
MAX line. See “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants”
in the “9. Technical information” section for the rec-
ommended brake and clutch fluid type.
If fluid must be added frequently, the system should
be thoroughly checked by a NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop.
CAUTION
NISSAN recommends that refilling and check-
ing the brake and clutch systems should be
left to a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop
who will have the necessary fluids and techni-
cal knowledge.
Do not spill the fluid on painted surfaces. This
will damage the paint. If fluid is spilled, wash
with water.
NDI1038
BRAKES
BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID
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Technical information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ........... 9-2
Fuel recommendation ......................................... 9-5
Recommended SAE viscosity number ................. 9-5
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations (where fitted) ............ 9-6
Engine ..................................................................... 9-7
Wheels and Tyres .................................................... 9-7
Dimensions .............................................................. 9-8
When travelling or transferring your registration to
another country........................................................ 9-8
Vehicle identification ................................................ 9-8 Vehicle identification plate ................................... 9-8
Vehicle identification number (VIN) (chassis
number).............................................................. 9-8
Engine serial number .......................................... 9-9
Tyre placard ....................................................... 9-9
Air conditioner specification label (where
fitted) and Automatic transmission fluid label
(where fitted) ...................................................... 9-10
NATS immobilizer radio approval number ................. 9-10
Approval numbers.................................................... 9-10

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The following values are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different from them. When refilling, follow the procedure instructed in the
“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (approximate)Recommended specifications
Litre Imp measure
Fuel 6514-1/4 gal See “Fuel recommendation” later in this section
.Engine oil (Refill)
With oil filter replacement HR16DE 4.3 3–3/4 qt
HR16DE & MR20DE engine:
Genuine NISSAN engine oil *1
API SL or SM *1
ILSAC grade GF-3 or GF-4 *1
ACEA A1/B1, A3/B3, A3/B4, A5/B5, C2 or C3 *1
K9K engine without diesel particulate filter (DPF):
Euro 4:
Genuine NISSAN engine oil *1
ACEA A1–B1 *1 *2, SAE 5W30
K9K engine with DPF (where fitted):
Genuine NISSAN engine oil *1
Euro 4: ACEA A1–B1 *1 *2, SAE 5W30 low SAPS
Euro 5: ACEA C4 *1, SAE 5W30 low SAPS
M9R engine without DPF:
Genuine NISSAN engine oil *1
ACEA B4 *1, SAE 5W40 or 0W40
M9R engine with DPF (where fitted):
Genuine NISSAN engine oil *1
ACEA C4 *1 SAE 5W30 low SAPS
R9M engine:
Genuine NISSAN engine oil *1
ACEA C4, SAE 5W30 Low SAPS
MR20DE 4.4 3–7/8 qt
K9K
4.6
4.4 *8 4qt
3–7/8 qt *8
M9R 7.4 6–1/2 qt
R9M 5.5 4–7/8 qt
Without oil filter replacement HR16DE 4.1 3-5/8 qt
MR20DE 4.2 3–3/4 qt
K9K
4.4
4.3 *8 3–7/8 qt
3–3/4 qt *8
M9R 7.0 6–1/8 qt
R9M 5.1 4–1/2 qt
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTS
9-2Technical information