2012 NISSAN QASHQAI diesel particulate filter

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light (orange)Seat belt (driver and front passenger) warn-
ing light (red)Low fuel indicator light (orange)
Brake warning light (red)Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) air
bag warning light (red)Slip indicator light (orange)
Charge warning light (red)Water in fuel filter warning light (orange)Front fog light indicator light (green)
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) warning light
(orange)4WD warning light (orange)Rear fog light indicator light (orange)
Electronic Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)
warning light (red)Automatic Transmission check indicator light
(AT models) (orange)High beam indicator light (blue)
Engine oil pressure/level warning light (red)Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
indicator light (orange)Dipped beam indicator light (green)
Front passenger air bag deactivated (OFF)
warning light (red)Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) OFF
indicator light (orange)Side light and headlight indicator light
(green)
Malfunction warning light (red)
Malfunction Indicator light (orange)4WD mode indicator light (AUTO) (green)SPORT mode indicator light
Master warning light (orange)4WD mode indicator light (LOCK) (orange)Trailer direction indicator light (green)
NATS security warning light (red)Glow plug indicator light (Diesel engine)
(orange)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights (green)
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the handbrake, fasten
the seat belts and turn the ignition switch to the ON
position without starting the engine. The following
lights (where fitted) will come on:
,,,,,
The following lights (where fitted) come on briefly
and then go off:
,,,,,,,
,,,,(M9R engine
only)
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate a burned-
out bulb or an open circuit in the electrical system.
Have the system checked, and repaired promptly by
a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
WARNING LIGHTS
Also see “Vehicle information display” later in this
section.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light
After turning the ignition switch to the ON position,
the light will illuminate. The anti-lock braking system
warning light will turn off after approximately 2 sec-
onds if the system is operational.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Instruments and controls2-3

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may indicate that the anti-lock portion of the braking
system is not functioning properly. Have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
Brake warning light
This light functions for both the handbrake and the
footbrake systems.
Handbrake indicator:
The light comes on when the handbrake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning:
The light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the light
comes on while the engine is running with the hand-
brake not applied, stop the vehicle and perform the
following procedure:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid asnecessary. See “Brake and clutch fluid” in the
“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
WARNING
If the level is below the MIN (minimum) mark
on the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive until
the brake system has been checked at a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct: Have the warning system checked by a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop.
WARNING
Driving your vehicle could be dangerous. Have
it towed to the nearest NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop.
Depressing the brake pedal with the engine
stopped could increase your stopping dis-
tance and require greater pedal travel dis-
tance and effort.
Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running, it
may indicate that the charging system is not func-
tioning properly. Turn the engine off and check the
alternator belt. If the belt is loose, broken, missing
or if the light remains on, see a NISSAN dealer or
qualified workshop immediately.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alternator belt is
loose, broken or missing.
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
warning light (where fitted)
WARNING
Be careful not to burn yourself with exhaust
gases.
Do not park the vehicle over flammable mate-
rials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags,
as they may burn easily.
If the vehicle continues to be driven at a low
speed with the DPF warning light illuminated,
the fail-safe will limit engine revolutions and/
or torque. In this case, the engine oil must be
replaced and the process of burning accumu-
lated particulate matter must be carried out
by a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
Service regeneration is a maintenance item
and is not covered by the NISSAN warranty.
Use engine oil for DPF equipped models. For
details, see “Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Technical
information” section.
CAUTION
The DPF becomes extremely hot after burning
particulate matter.
M9R engine only:
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON posi-
tion, the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) warning light
illuminates for a few seconds and then goes out.
This indicates that the system is operational.
All diesel engines:
NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM
Some diesel engine models are fitted with a Diesel
Particulate Filter (DPF), which is a device that re-
moves carbon (soot) from the exhaust gas. To oper-
ate effectively, the DPF system must routinely con-
duct a cleaning operation, called regeneration, that
2-4Instruments and controls

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mote control system” in the “3. Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section.
j11Intelligent Key convenience mode alert
The Intelligent Key convenience mode alert shows
to confirm that convenience mode has been acti-
vated. See “Switching from Convenience mode to
Anti-hijack mode” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
j12Intelligent Key anti–hijack alert
The Intelligent Key anti–hijack alert shows to con-
firm that anti-hijack mode has been activated. See
“Switching from Convenience mode to Anti-hijack
mode” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
j13Engine oil level information
When turning the ignition to the ON position, the oil
message indicates the oil level.
The [Oil level OK] message indicates the oil level is
sufficient for driving. Push the
switch or the
steering wheel switchji (where fitted) when the
[Oil level OK] message shows to see a more de-
tailed oil level. (See Oil level
j14 )
NOTE
The [Oil level OK] message indication is dis-
played after the ignition switch has been turned
to the ON position and other warnings have been
shown. CAUTION
The engine oil level check is not designed to indi-
cate a low oil level. Use the dipstick to check the
oil level.
See “Engine oil” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.
j14Engine oil level
This display provides a visual representation of the
engine oil level.
j15Engine oil level low
If the oil level is not sufficient for driving, the [Oil
level low] message appears. Oil needs to be added
before driving.
CAUTION
The engine oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating with an insufficient amount of oil can
damage the engine and such damage is not cov-
ered by the warranty.
Park the vehicle at a safe location as soon as pos-
sible and fill the engine with the recommended en-
gine oil.
For checking the engine oil level and adding oil, see
“Engine oil” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.
j16Engine oil sensor warning
Please visit your local NISSAN dealer or qualified
workshop if this warning appears.
j17Diesel Particulate Filter warning
(where fitted)
See “Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) (where fitted)”
in the “5. Starting and driving” section for further
details.
j18Setting menu operation alert
The alert shows when you try to operate the setting
menu while driving. The setting menu can only be
entered if the vehicle is stationary.
j19Maintenance due alert (where fitted)
This alert shows that maintenance is due. The mes-
sage is shown until the steering wheel switchji
(where fitted) is pressed. When the maintenance
due alert reaches 0 km (miles), the
symbol
flashes next to the odometer value.
CAUTION
The engine oil must be changed before the main-
tenance due alert is shown.
– Failure to do so risks causing damage to the engine.
– Continued driving after maintenance due alert reaches 0 km (miles) may result in reduced
engine performance. The engine malfunction
indicator light (orange) will illuminate.
– The DPF (where fitted) may also become satu- rated because regeneration is restricted once
the distance equals 0 km (miles)
Always visit a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop to perform the maintenance and the reset.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 5Starting and driving
Starting and driving
Running-in schedule ................................................ 5-2
Before starting the engine ........................................ 5-2
Precautions when starting and driving ...................... 5-3
Exhaust gas (Carbon Monoxide) ......................... 5-3
On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ......... 5-4
Three-way catalyst (Petrol engine models)................ 5-4 To help prevent damage ..................................... 5-4
Turbocharger system (Diesel engine models) ........... 5-5
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) (where fitted) ............. 5-5 Regeneration restrictions .................................... 5-5
If regeneration fails ............................................. 5-5
Care when driving ................................................... 5-6 Engine cold start period ...................................... 5-6
Loading luggage ................................................. 5-6
Driving on wet roads ........................................... 5-6
Driving under winter conditions ........................... 5-6
Ignition switch.......................................................... 5-6 Manual transmission ........................................... 5-6
Automatic transmission or Continuously
variable transmission........................................... 5-7
Steering lock ...................................................... 5-7
Key positions ...................................................... 5-7
NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS)..................... 5-7
Ignition knob (where fitted)....................................... 5-8 Manual transmission ........................................... 5-8
Automatic transmission or Continuously
variable transmission........................................... 5-9
Steering lock ...................................................... 5-9
Ignition knob position .......................................... 5-9 Emergency key – Intelligent Key dead battery
situation .............................................................. 5-10
NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS)..................... 5-10
Starting the engine................................................... 5-11
Driving the vehicle.................................................... 5-12 Driving with manual transmission......................... 5-12
Driving with automatic transmission or with
continuously variable transmission (Models
with manual shift) ................................................ 5-14
Driving with Continuously Variable Transmis-
sion (CVT) (Models without manual shift) ............ 5-17
Stop/Start System (where fitted) .............................. 5-21 Normal operation ................................................ 5-21
Precautions ........................................................ 5-22
Stop/Start System OFF switch ........................... 5-23
Environmental savings ........................................ 5-23
Ultrasonic Parking Sensor (where fitted) .................. 5-24
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) (where fitted)..................... 5-24 4WD mode operations........................................ 5-25
4WD shift tips .................................................... 5-25
4WD Warning light ............................................. 5-26
4WD Mode indicator lights ................................. 5-27
Driving four-wheel drive (4WD) safely ................. 5-27
Cruise control (where fitted) .................................... 5-29 Precautions on cruise control .............................. 5-29
Cruise control system operations ........................ 5-30
Speed limiter ........................................................... 5-31 Speed limiter operations ..................................... 5-32
Parking .................................................................... 5-33
Trailer towing ........................................................... 5-35

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The turbocharger system uses engine oil for lubrica-
tion and cooling of its rotating components. The tur-
bocharger turbine turns at extremely high speeds
and it can reach an extremely high temperature. It is
essential to maintain a flow of clean oil through the
turbocharger system. A sudden interruption to the
oil supply may cause a malfunction in the turbo-
charger.
To ensure prolonged life and performance of the
turbocharger, it is essential to comply with the fol-
lowing maintenance procedure:
CAUTION
Change the engine oil of the turbo-charged
diesel engine as prescribed. See the sepa-
rately provided Warranty Information & Main-
tenance Booklet for additional information.
Use only the recommended engine oil. See
“Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Technical
information” section.
If the engine has been operating at high rpm
for an extended period of time, let it idle for a
few minutes prior to shutdown.
Do not accelerate the engine to high rpm im-
mediately after starting it.
WARNING
Be careful not to burn yourself with exhaust
gases.
Do not park the vehicle over flammable mate-
rials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags,
as they may burn easily.
If the vehicle continues to be driven at a low
speed with the DPF warning light illuminated,
the fail-safe will limit engine revolutions and/
or torque. In this case, the engine oil must be
replaced and the process of burning accumu-
lated particulate matter must be carried out
by a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
Service regeneration is a maintenance item
and is not covered by the NISSAN warranty.
Use engine oil for DPF equipped models. For
details, see “Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Technical
information” section.
CAUTION
The DPF becomes extremely hot after burning
particulate matter.
NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM
Some diesel engine models are fitted with a Diesel
Particulate Filter (DPF), which is a device that re-
moves carbon (soot) from the exhaust gas. To oper-
ate effectively, the DPF system must routinely con-
duct a cleaning operation, called regeneration, that burns-off the accumulated carbon. This regenera-
tion process is normally automatic and not visible to
the driver.
REGENERATION RESTRICTIONS
Driving conditions such as frequent short journeys
or stop/start driving can result in excessive build up
of carbon in the filter. When this happens the DPF
warning light
will illuminate (and a message
will appear in the vehicle information display, see
“Vehicle information display” later in this section) to
inform you that the vehicle must be driven in a par-
ticular manner to begin regeneration.
When the DPF warning light is illuminated, provided
that legal and safety conditions allow, the vehicle
should be driven at a speed of over 60 km/h (37.5
MPH) until the DPF warning light turns off. This pro-
cess can take up to 30 minutes to complete.
IF REGENERATION FAILS
Failure to react to the DPF warning lightmay
lead to saturation of the DPF system. If this hap-
pens, the Malfunction Indicator (MI)
will also
illuminate to indicate that a Service Regeneration by
a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop is required.
The engine speed may also be limited to 3,000 rpm
to protect the DPF system.
NOTE
Contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop
to perform a forced regeneration.
TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM
(Diesel engine models) DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
(DPF) (where fitted)
Starting and driving5-5

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“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
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Petrol engine
Unleaded petrol with an octane rating of at least 95
(RON) must be used.
CAUTION
Do not use leaded petrol. Using leaded petrol will
damage the catalytic converter.
Diesel engine
EN590 Diesel fuel of at least 51 cetane must be
used.
NOTE
Use only low sulphur diesel.
If two types of diesel fuel are available, use summer
or winter fuel properly according to the following
temperature conditions.
Above –7°C (20°F)...Summer type diesel fuel.
Below–7°C(20°F)...Wintertypedieselfuel.
If you are in any doubt, please consult a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop.
CAUTION
Do not use home heating oil, petrol or other
alternate fuels in the diesel engine, this can
cause engine damage.
Do not add petrol or other alternate fuels to
diesel fuel.
Do not use summer fuel at temperatures be-
low –7°C (20°F). The cold temperatures will
cause wax to form in the fuel. As a result, it
may prevent the engine from running
smoothly.
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY
NUMBER Petrol engine oil
5W-30 is preferable. If 5W-30 is not available,
select the viscosity from the chart, that is suit-
able for the outside temperature range.
Diesel engine oil
K9K engine without DPF:
5W-30 is preferable. If 5W-30 is not available,
select the viscosity from the chart, that is suit-
able for the outside temperature range.
M9R engine without DPF:
ONLY use 5W40 or 0W40
K9K and M9R engine with DPF (where fitted)
or R9M engine:
ONLY use 5W30 low SAPS
Manual gear oil
For manual transmission:
75W80 or 75W85 (depending on the manual
transmission type) is preferable.
For transfer and rear differential:
– 80W90 is preferable.
– For hot areas: 90 is suitable for ambient tem-
peratures below 40 °C.
– For very hot areas: 140 for the differential gear.
NTI172
Engine oil (Petrol or K9K without diesel particulate filter (DPF))
Technical information9-5

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– Handbrake lever ............................................................ 3-16
– Trailer brakes ................................................................ 5-36
Brightness control ............................................................... 2-16C
C-View® ........................................................................\
..... 2-36
– Sunshade (Reinitialisation procedure) ............................ 2-37
– Sunshade operation ...................................................... 2-36
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ......................... 9-2
– Fuel recommendation ...................................................... 9-5
Car phone or CB radio ........................................................ 4-44
Care when driving ................................................................. 5-6
Changing
– Changing engine coolant ................................................. 8-6
– Changing engine oil ......................................................... 8-9
– Changing engine oil filter ............................................... 8-11
– Changing tyres and wheels ........................................... 8-33
Checking
– Checking brake pedal ................................................... 8-15
– Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-6
– Checking engine oil level ................................................. 8-8
– Checking handbrake ..................................................... 8-15
Child restraints .................................................................... 1-18
– 5-seater ........................................................................\
. 1-20
– 7-seater ........................................................................\
. 1-20
– Anchor points ................................................................ 1-28
– Installation on front passenger seat ................................ 1-23
– Installation on rear seats ................................................ 1-24
– Top tether strap for child restraint .................................. 1-27
Child safety ........................................................................\
... 1-8
Cleaning
– Alloy wheels .................................................................... 7-3
– Chrome parts .................................................................. 7-3
– Exterior ........................................................................\
.... 7-2 – Glass ....................................................................... 7-3, 7-4
– Interior ........................................................................\
.... 7-4
– Plastic parts .................................................................... 7-4
– Rear-view camera lens .................................................... 7-3
– Removing spots ............................................................... 7-2
– Underbody ...................................................................... 7-3
Clutch fluid ........................................................................\
.. 8-15
Cold weather driving ........................................................... 5-42
Console box ........................................................................\
2-32
Continuously variable transmission
– Continuously variable transmission fluid ......................... 8-14
– Driving with continuously variable transmission (Models with
manual shift) .................................................................. 5-14
– Driving with continuously variable transmission (Models without manual shift) .................................................................. 5-17
Coolant
– Changing engine coolant ................................................. 8-6
– Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-6
– Engine coolant ............................................................... 5-43
– Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................... 2-2
– Engine cooling system ..................................................... 8-6
Corrosion protection .................................................... 5-43, 7-5
– Environmental factors ...................................................... 7-5
Cruise control ............................................................ 2-21, 5-29
Cruise control system operations ......................................... 5-30
D
Defogger switch
– Outside mirror defogger ................................................ 2-24
– Rear window defogger .................................................. 2-23
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) ................................................. 5-5
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) warning light ............................. 2-4
Difference between predictive and actual distances ............... 4-9
Dimensions ........................................................................\
... 9-8
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