2014 NISSAN QASHQAI check engine

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the
parking brake.
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:
MR20DD engine:
34.3 N•m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
K9K engine:
20 N•m (2.1 kg-m, 15 ft-lb)
R9M engine:
50 N•m (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.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER
WARNING
•NISSAN recommends contacting a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop for engine oil fil-
ter servicing.
NISSAN Blue Citizenship
A used oil filter should be disposed of at a
rubbish tip having proper facilities.
NDI978ZR9M engine
NDI1477HRA2DDT engine
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MR20DD and K9K engines
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-
cialcap typewrench 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
2/3 of a turn.
Engine oil filter tightening torques:
MR20DD engine
17.7 N•m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
K9K engine:
14 N•m (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.7. After the engine has been warmed up, make sure
there 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.
NDI656ZMR20DD engine
NDI985ZK9K engine
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R9M and HRA2DDT engines
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 N•m (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 under cover.12. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
13. Close the bonnet.
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
NISSAN Blue Citizenship
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.
NDI1267R9M
NDI1476HRA2DDT
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DRAINING WATER
Drain the water from the fuel filter. Contact a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.:
BLEEDING THE FUEL SYSTEM
There is no need to perform any special operation to
bleed air from the system.
NISSAN Blue Citizenship
Fuel bled from the fuel filter must not be poured into
the ground, canals, rivers, etc. It should be disposed
of at a rubbish tip having proper facilities. Check
your local regulations.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 NS3*. Do
not mix with other fluids.
•Using transmission fluid other than Genuine
NISSAN CVT Fluid NS3* will damage the
XTRONIC transmission, which is not covered
by the warranty.
*: For details, contact a NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop.
CHECKING PARKING BRAKE
Periodically check the holding ability of the parking
brake by parking on a steep hill and restraining the
vehicle by using only the parking brake. If it does not
hold satisfactorily, see a NISSAN dealer or qualified
workshop.
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.
WARNING
See a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop for a
brake system check if the brake pedal height
does not return to normal.
DI1020MMZ
FUEL FILTER (Diesel engine
models)XTRONIC CONTINUOUSLY
VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT)
FLUIDBRAKES
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With the engine running, check the distance be-
tween the upper surface of the pedal and the metal
floor. If it is out the range listed, see a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop.
Depressing force of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb)
183.7 – 193.7 mm (7.23 – 7.63 in.)
Self-adjusting brakes
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting brakes.
The disc-type brakes self-adjust every time the brake
pedal is applied.
BRAKE BOOSTER
Check the brake booster function as follows:
1. With the engine off, depress and release the
footbrake pedal several times. When the foot-
brake pedal movement (distance of travel) re-
mains the same from one pedal application to the
next, continue on to the next step.
2. While depressing the footbrake pedal, start the
engine. The pedal height should drop a little.
3. With the footbrake pedal depressed, stop the
engine. Keep the pedal depressed for about 30
seconds. The pedal height should not change.
4. Run the engine for 1 minute without depressing
the footbrake pedal, then turn it off. Depress the
footbrake pedal several times. The pedal travel
distance will decrease gradually with each de-
pression as the vacuum is released from the
booster.If the brakes do not operate properly, have the
brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer or qualified
workshop.
jALHD models
jBRHD 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.
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BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID
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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.
WARNING
Anti-freeze window washer is poisonous and
should be stored carefully in marked containers
out of the reach of children.
•Check the fluid level in the window washer res-
ervoir. If the fluid level is low, add window washer
fluid up to the MAX level.
•Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving
conditions require an increased amount of win-
dow washer fluid.
•Add a washer solvent to the water for better
cleaning. In the winter season, add a window
washer anti-freeze. Follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions for the mixture ratio.
CAUTION
•Do not substitute anti-freeze engine coolant
for window washer solution. This may result
in damage to the paint.
•Always use window washer fluid recom-
mended by NISSAN.
NDI919Z
WINDOW WASHER FLUID/HEADLIGHT CLEANER FLUID (where fitted)
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Replacement
1. Slide the locking pin to the unlock position.
2. Remove the key.
3. Insert a flat blade screwdriver or a suitable tool
into the slot and twist it to open the lid.
4. Replace the battery with a new one with the same
specifications.
For models equipped with Intelligent Key, use
the following battery type:
CR2032
•Do not touch the internal circuit and electric
terminals as doing so could cause a malfunc-
tion.
•Make sure that the + side faces the bottom of
the case, as illustrated.
5. Install the lid in the reverse order of removal.6. Operate the buttons to check that the key works
correctly.
Contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop
if you need assistance for battery replacement.
WARNING
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.
NDI1455Intelligent Key
DRIVE BELTS
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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.
•Be careful when working on the engine with-
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.
NDI1430
AIR CLEANER FILTER
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