2012 NISSAN QASHQAI maintenance schedule

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine During the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles), follow these
recommendations for the future reliability and
economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow the
recommendations may result in shortened engine
life and reduced engine performance.
Avoid driving for long periods at a constant
speed, either fast or slow.
Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
Avoid quick starts.
Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500
miles).
NOTE
Models with K9K diesel engine will achieve top
performance only after approximately 5,000 km
(3,000 miles).
WARNING
The driving characteristics of your vehicle can be
changed remarkably by any additional load and
its distribution as well as by adding optional
equipment (trailer couplings, roof racks, etc.).
Your driving style and speed have to be adjusted
accordingly. Especially when carrying heavy
loads, your speed must be reduced adequately.
Make sure the area around the vehicle is free of
obstacles.
Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant,
brake and clutch fluid, and window washer fluid
as frequently as possible, at least whenever you
refuel.
Visually inspect tyres for their appearance and
condition. Also check the tyre pressure for
proper inflation.
Maintenance items in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section should be checked peri-
odically.
Check that all windows and light lenses are
clean.
Check that all doors are closed.
Position the seat and adjust the head restraints.
Adjust the inside and outside mirrors.
Fasten your seat belt and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
Check the operation of the warning/indicator
lights when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position.
Do not place hard or heavy objects on the dash-
board or rear parcel shelf in order to prevent
injury in the event of a sudden stop.
RUNNING-IN SCHEDULE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
5-2Starting and driving

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Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements ....................................... 8-2
Scheduled maintenance...................................... 8-2
General maintenance .......................................... 8-2
Where to go for service ...................................... 8-2
General maintenance ............................................... 8-2 Explanation of general maintenance items ........... 8-2
Maintenance precautions ......................................... 8-4
Engine compartment ................................................ 8-5
Engine cooling system ............................................. 8-6 Checking engine coolant level............................. 8-6
Changing engine coolant .................................... 8-6
Engine oil................................................................. 8-8 Checking engine oil level .................................... 8-8
Changing engine oil ............................................ 8-9
Changing engine oil filter .................................... 8-11
Protect the environment ...................................... 8-13
Fuel filter (Diesel engine models) ............................. 8-13 Draining water .................................................... 8-13
Bleeding the fuel system ..................................... 8-14
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........................... 8-14
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid ......... 8-14
Brakes ..................................................................... 8-15 Checking brake pedal......................................... 8-15
Checking handbrake........................................... 8-15
Brake and clutch fluid .............................................. 8-15
Window washer fluid/headlight cleaner fluid
(where fitted) ........................................................... 8-16
Battery..................................................................... 8-17 Vehicle battery .................................................... 8-17
Jump-starting ...................................................... 8-19 Integrated keyfob/Intelligent Key battery
replacement........................................................ 8-19
Drive belts ............................................................... 8-21
Spark plugs (Petrol engine models).......................... 8-21
Air cleaner filter........................................................ 8-21 Viscous paper type ............................................. 8-22
Dry paper type (where fitted) .............................. 8-22
Wiper blades ........................................................... 8-22 Cleaning ............................................................. 8-22
Front window wiper replacement ........................ 8-22
Back door window wiper replacement ................ 8-23
Windscreen washer nozzle ................................. 8-23
Fuses ...................................................................... 8-23 Passenger compartment ..................................... 8-23
Engine compartment ........................................... 8-24
Lights ...................................................................... 8-25 Headlights .......................................................... 8-25
Exterior lights ...................................................... 8-27
Interior lights....................................................... 8-27
Light locations .................................................... 8-27
Wheels and tyres ..................................................... 8-31 Tyre inflation pressure......................................... 8-31
Types of tyres ..................................................... 8-31
Snow chains....................................................... 8-32
Tyre rotation ....................................................... 8-32
Tyre wear and damage ....................................... 8-33
Tyre age ............................................................. 8-33
Changing tyres and wheels ................................. 8-33
Four-wheel drive (4WD) models ......................... 8-33
Wheel balance.................................................... 8-33

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your new NISSAN has been designed to have mini-
mum maintenance requirements with longer service
intervals, to save you both time and money. How-
ever, some day-to-day and regular maintenance is
essential to maintain your NISSAN’s good mechani-
cal condition, as well as its emission and engine
performance.
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that the
specified maintenance, as well as general mainte-
nance, is performed.
As the vehicle owner, you are the only one who can
ensure that your vehicle receives the proper mainte-
nance care.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
For your convenience, the required scheduled main-
tenance items are described and listed in the sepa-
rate Warranty Information and Maintenance book-
let. You must refer to that booklet to ensure that
necessary maintenance is performed on your
NISSAN vehicle at regular intervals.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
General maintenance includes those items which
should be checked during normal day-to-day opera-
tion of the vehicle. They are essential if your vehicle
is to continue to operate properly. It is your respon-
sibility to perform these procedures regularly as pre-
scribed.
Performing general maintenance checks requires
minimal mechanical skill and a few general automo-
tive tools.These checks or inspections can be done by your-
self, a qualified technician or, if you prefer, your
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICE
If maintenance service is required or your vehicle
appears to malfunction, have the systems checked
and tuned by an authorised NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop.
During the normal day-to-day operation of the ve-
hicle, general maintenance should be performed
regularly as prescribed in this section. If you detect
any unusual sounds, vibrations or smell, be sure to
check for the cause or have a NISSAN dealer or
qualified workshop do it promptly. In addition, you
should notify a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop if repairs are required.
When performing any checks or maintenance work,
closely observe the “Maintenance precautions” later
in this section.
EXPLANATION OF GENERAL
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Additional information on the following items with
an asterisk (*) is found later in this section.
The maintenance items listed here should be per-
formed from time to time, unless otherwise speci-
fied.
Outside the vehicle
Back door, doors and bonnet:
Check that the back door, all doors and the bonnet
operate properly. Also ensure that all latches lock
securely. Lubricate hinges and latches if necessary.
Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the bon-
net from opening when the primary latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other cor-
rosive materials, check for lubrication frequently.
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
8-2Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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Be sure the ignition switch is in the “OFF” or
LOCK position. Otherwise the cooling fan or the
engine may start to operate suddenly.
1. Visually inspect each belt for signs of unusual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If the belt is in
poor condition or loose, have it replaced or ad-
justed by a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop.
2. Have the belts checked regularly for condition and tension in accordance with the maintenance
schedule as shown in a separately provided War-
ranty Information and Maintenance booklet.WARNING
Be sure the engine and ignition switch are off
and that the handbrake is engaged securely.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to remove
the spark plugs. An incorrect socket can
cause damage to the spark plugs.
Always replace spark plugs with recom-
mended or equivalent ones.
Replace spark plugs according to the maintenance
schedule shown in the separately provided War-
ranty Information & Maintenance Booklet.
If replacement is required, see a NISSAN dealer or
qualified workshop for servicing.
WARNING
Operating the engine without the air cleaner
filter, can cause you or others to be burned.
The air cleaner filter not only cleans the intake
air, it also stops flame if the engine backfires.
If the air cleaner filter is not installed and the
engine backfires, you could be burned.
Do not drive without the air cleaner filter.
NDI921Z
Type A
NDI922Z
Type B
DRIVE BELTS SPARK PLUGS (Petrol engine
models) AIR CLEANER FILTER
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out the air cleaner filter.
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE
The filter elementjA should not be cleaned and
reused.
Replace it according to the maintenance schedule
shown in the separately provided Warranty Informa-
tion & Maintenance Booklet. When replacing the fil-
ter, wipe the inside of the air cleaner housing and
the cover with a damp cloth.
DRY PAPER TYPE (where fitted)
Check the filter elementjA to see if it is dirty. If it is
dirty, shake the element to remove dust.
Clean or replace it according to the maintenance
schedule shown in the separately provided War-
ranty Information & Maintenance Booklet. When
cleaning or replacing the filter, wipe the inside of the
air cleaner housing and the cover with a damp cloth.
CLEANING
If the windscreen or back door window is not clear
after using the window washer or if a wiper blade
chatters when running, wax or other material may be
on the blade or windscreen.
Clean the outside of the windscreen or back door
window with a washer solution or a mild detergent.
The windscreen or back door window is clean if
beads do not form when rinsing with clear water.
Clean the blade by wiping it with a cloth soaked in a
washer solution or a mild detergent. Then rinse the
blade with clear water. If the windscreen or back
door window is still not clear after cleaning the
blades and using the wiper, replace the blades.
CAUTION
After wiper blade replacement, return the
wiper arm to its original position. Otherwise it
may be damaged when the bonnet is opened.
Make sure the wiper blade contacts the glass.
Otherwise, the arm may be damaged from
wind pressure.
Do not open the bonnet when the front wiper
is in the servicing position other wise it can
damage the paint surface of the bonnet.
FRONT WINDOW WIPER
REPLACEMENT
1. Pull up the wiper arm.
2. Press the two side lock pins
j1 , then remove the
wiper blade as illustrated.
3. Install the new wiper blade in the reverse order of removal.
4. Return the wiper arm to its original position.
NDI923Z
WIPER BLADES
8-22Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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Pregnant women ................................................................... 1-8
Protect
– Protect the environment ................................................. 8-13
– Protect your vehicle from corrosion .................................. 7-5
Push-starting ....................................................................... 6-12R
Radio
– FM AM radio with CD player ......................................... 4-30
– LW-MW-FM radio with 6 CD changer ........................... 4-23
– LW-MW-FM radio with CD player ................................. 4-23
– NATS immobilizer radio approval number ....................... 9-10
– NISSAN Connect .......................................................... 4-43
Rear parcel shelf ................................................................. 2-33
– Installation ..................................................................... 2-33
– Removal ........................................................................\
2-33
Rear seat ........................................................................\
...... 1-3
Rear window defogger ........................................................ 2-23
Rear-view monitor ................................................................. 4-2
– Operating tips ................................................................. 4-3
– Rear-view monitor setting ................................................ 4-3
Recommended SAE viscosity number ................................... 9-5
Remote control system (integrated keyfob) ............................ 3-3
Repairing flat tyre .................................................................. 6-7
Roof rail ........................................................................\
...... 2-32
Running-in schedule .............................................................. 5-2S
Safety
– Active head restraints ...................................................... 1-6
– Child safety ..................................................................... 1-8
– Child safety rear door locks ........................................... 3-11 – Head restraints adjustment .............................................. 1-5
– ISOFIX system .............................................................. 1-26
– Safety chains (Trailer) .................................................... 5-36
– Top tether strap for child restraint .................................. 1-27
Seat
– Active head restraints ...................................................... 1-6
– Armrest ........................................................................\
... 1-5
– Front seats – Adjustment ................................................. 1-2
– Head restraints adjustment .............................................. 1-5
– Rear seat ........................................................................\
. 1-3
– Seat heating .................................................................. 2-29
– Seats ........................................................................\
...... 1-2
Seat belt
– Child safety ..................................................................... 1-8
– Injured persons ............................................................... 1-9
– Pre-tensioner seat belt system ....................................... 1-12
– Precautions on seat belt usage ........................................ 1-7
– Pregnant women ............................................................. 1-8
– Rear centre seat .............................................................. 1-9
– Seat belt maintenance ................................................... 1-11
– Seat belt warning ............................................................ 1-6
– Seat belt warning (Rear seat or 2nd row) ....................... 2-12
– Seat belt warning light ..................................................... 2-3
– Seat belts ................................................................. 1-6, 7-4
– Three-point type seat belts ............................................... 1-9
Security system ................................................................... 3-13
– Alarm system ................................................................. 3-13
– NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) ........................ 3-13, 3-2
Servicing air conditioner ............................................. 4-17, 4-21
Snow chains ....................................................................... 8-32
Spare tyre ........................................................................\
..... 6-2
Spark plugs (Petrol engine models) ..................................... 8-21
Speed limiter .............................................................. 2-21, 5-31
Speed limiter operations ...................................................... 5-32
Speedometer ........................................................................\
2-2
Starting
– Before starting the engine ................................................ 5-2
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