2014 NISSAN QASHQAI stop start

CAUTION
•Three-way catalyst equipped models (where
fitted) should not be started by pushing the
vehicle as the three-way catalyst may be dam-
aged.
•XTRONIC 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 parking brake.4. Shift the shift lever (MT models) into the N (Neu-
tral) position, XTRONIC transmission (CVT)
models: move the shift lever to the P (Park) posi-
tion.
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.
PUSH-STARTING ENGINE OVERHEAT
In case of emergency6-13

longer to stop, contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified
workshop immediately. Keep the floor mat away
from the pedal.
Parking brake*:
Confirm that your vehicle is held securely on a fairly
steep hill with only the parking brake applied.
Seats:
Check seat position controls such as seat adjust-
ers, seatback recliner, etc. to ensure they operate
smoothly and all latches lock securely in every posi-
tion. Check that the head restraints move up and
down smoothly and the locks hold securely in all
latched positions.
Seat belts:
Check that all parts of the seat belt system (e.g.
buckles, anchors, adjusters and retractors) operate
properly and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or
damage. See “Seat belts” in the “1. Safety — Seats,
Seat belts and Supplemental Restraint System” sec-
tion for further details.
Steering wheel:
Check for any change in the steering conditions,
such as excessive free play, hard steering or strange
noises.
Warning lights and audible reminders:
Make sure that all warning/indicator lights and au-
dible reminders are operating properly.Windscreen defogger:
Check that the air comes out of the defogger outlets
properly when operating the heater or air condi-
tioner.
Windscreen wiper and washer*:
Check that the wipers and washer operate properly
and that the wipers do not streak.When performing any inspection or maintenance
work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent
serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to
the vehicle. The following are general precautions
which should be closely observed.
•Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the
parking brake securely and block the wheels
to prevent the vehicle from moving. For
manual transmission models, move the shift
lever to N (Neutral) position.For continuously
variable transmission models: move the shift
lever to P (Park) position.
•Do not work under the engine bonnet while
the engine is hot. Turn off the engine and wait
until it cools down.
•Be sure to turn the ignition switch to the “OFF”
or LOCK position.
When the ignition switch is in the ON or Acc
position, the cooling fan may start to operate
suddenly even when the engine is not run-
ning. To avoid injury, always disconnect the
negative battery cable before working near
the engine.
•If you must work with the engine running,
keep your hands, clothing, hair and tools away
from moving fans, belts and any other moving
parts.
•It is advisable to remove ties and any jewel-
lery, such as rings, watches, etc. before work-
ing on your vehicle.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
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MR20DD, MR16DE or R9M engine
1. Set the heater or air conditioner temperature
control to the maximum “HOT” position.
2. Open the bonnet. For details, see “Bonnet
release” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
3. Open the engine coolant reservoir cap
j1to
help drain the coolant.
4. Loosen the engine coolant radiator drain plug
j3
to help drain the coolant.
5. Disconnect the end of the hose
j2 to drain the
coolant.
6. Flush the cooling system by running clean water
through the engine coolant reservoir.
7. Install the hose
j2.
8. Tighten the engine coolant radiator drain plug
j3.
9. Fill the coolant reservoir up to the MAX level.
See “Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants” in the “9. Technical information” sec-
tion for cooling system capacity.
10. Install the engine coolant reservoir cap.
11. Start the engine, and rev the engine two or
three times under no load.
12. Touch the radiator hose and feel if the water
flows.
13. Keep racing the engine at a speed of 3,000 rpm
for about 10 minutes.14. Observe the coolant temperature gauge for
signs of overheating.
15. Stop the engine and check coolant level, allow
to cool and refill up to the MAX level.
16. Check radiator lower hose for any signs of leak-
age.
17. Close the bonnet.HRA2DDT or K9K engine
1. Set the heater or air conditioner temperature
control to the maximum “HOT” position.
2. Open the bonnet. For details, see “Bonnet
release” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
3. Loosen the engine coolant radiator drain plug
j1
to help drain the coolant.
4. Disconnect the radiator lower hose
j2 and open
the drain plugj3 on the engine block.5. Open the engine coolant reservoir cap to help to
drain the coolant.
6. Flush the cooling system by running fresh water
through the engine coolant reservoir.
7. Install the hose
j2 and securely tighten the en-
gine block drain plugj3.
8. Tighten the engine coolant radiator drain plug
j1.
9. Fill the reservoir up to the MAX level with cool-
ant. See “Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Technical information”
section for cooling system capacity.
10. Install the engine coolant reservoir cap.
11. Start the engine, and rev the engine two or
three times under no load.
12. Touch the radiator hose and feel if the water
flows.
13. Keep racing the engine at a speed of 2,000 –
2,500 rpm for about 10 minutes.
14. Observe the coolant temperature gauge for
signs of overheating.
15. Stop the engine and check coolant level, allow
to cool and refill up to the MAX level.
16. Check the radiator lower hose for any signs of
leakage.
17. Close the bonnet.
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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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Battery (Type A)
Check the fluid level in each cell. It should be be-
tween the UPPERj1 and LOWERj2 level lines.
If it is necessary to add fluid, add only distilled water
to bring the level to the indicator in each filler open-
ing.Do not overfill.
1. Remove the cell plugs
jA using a suitable tool.
j1OK
j2ADD
2. Add distilled water up to the UPPER level line
j1.
If the side of the battery is not clear, check the
electrolyte water level by looking directly above
the cell, as illustrated.
3. Tighten cell plugs.
CAUTION
Do not overfill battery cells. Excessive electrolyte
may leak out of the battery during charging, and
cause paint damage.
Maintenance free battery (Type B)
For a maintenance free battery it is not required to
check the fluid level. However, NISSAN recom-
mends to visually check the green indicator
jA sta-
tus periodically. If it is not visible, replace the battery
as soon as possible.
Reinitialisation procedure after battery
reconnection
If the battery has been reconnected, check the fol-
lowing items:
•Clock setting (where fitted). For details, see “Ve-
hicle information display” in the “2. Instruments
and controls” section, or the separately provided
NissanConnect Owner’s Manual, or the audio
device descriptions in “FM AM radio with CD
player (where fitted)” in the “4. Display screen,
heater and air conditioner, and audio system”
section.
•Reset the desired radio stations to the preset
station buttons. For details, see the audio device
descriptions in the “4. Heater and air conditioner,
and audio system”.
Models with Stop/Start System
•Ensure that the battery fitted is the special bat-
tery that is enhanced with regard to the charge-
discharge capacity and life performance. Avoid
using any other battery for the Stop/Start Sys-
tem, as this may cause early deterioration of the
battery or a malfunction of the Stop/Start Sys-
tem. 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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NDI688ZIndicator
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Difference between predictive and actual distances ............... 4-9
Dimensions ........................................................................... 9-6
Door locks ............................................................................ 3-8
– Back door ..................................................................... 3-11
– Child safety rear door locks ........................................... 3-11
– Locking/unlocking with the key — vehicle dead battery .... 3-9
– Power door lock switch ................................................. 3-10
– Remote keyless entry system ........................................... 3-4
– Super Lock system .......................................................... 3-8
– When leaving the vehicle ............................................... 3-10
Drive belts ........................................................................... 8-20
Driving
– Care when driving ......................................................... 5-10
– Cold weather driving ..................................................... 5-66
– Driving four-wheel drive (4WD) safely ............................ 5-28
– Driving on wet road ....................................................... 5-10
– Driving the vehicle ......................................................... 5-17
– Driving under winter conditions ...................................... 5-10
– Driving with manual transmission ................................... 5-17
– On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ................. 5-9
– Precautions when starting and driving .............................. 5-3
– Stop/Start System ......................................................... 5-22
E
ECO mode system .............................................................. 5-65
Electric power steering system ............................................ 5-57
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) system ...................... 5-60
– ESP OFF switch ........................................................... 5-61
Emergency tyre puncture repair kit ............................... 6-8, 8-36
Emergency/mechanical key ................................................... 3-3
Engine
– Before starting the engine ................................................ 5-2
– Changing engine coolant ................................................. 8-6
– Changing engine oil ......................................................... 8-9
– Changing engine oil filter ............................................... 8-10– Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-6
– Checking engine oil level ................................................. 8-8
– Data ................................................................................ 9-5
– Engine cold start period ................................................. 5-10
– Engine compartment .............................................. 0-11, 8-5
– Engine coolant ............................................................... 5-66
– Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................... 2-3
– Engine cooling system ..................................................... 8-6
– Engine oil ........................................................................ 8-8
– Engine overheat ............................................................. 6-13
– Engine serial number ....................................................... 9-7
– Fuel filter (Diesel engine models) ................................... 8-13
– Starting engine .............................................................. 5-15
Exhaust gas (Carbon Monoxide) ............................................ 5-3
Exterior lights ...................................................................... 8-29
F
Filter
– Air cleaner filter ............................................................. 8-23
– Air conditioner filter .............................................. 4-19, 4-22
– Fuel filter (Diesel engine models) ................................... 8-13
Floor mats ............................................................................. 7-4
Fluid
– Brake and clutch fluid .................................................... 8-14
– Continuously variable transmission fluid ......................... 8-13
– Window washer/headlight cleaner fluid .......................... 8-15
Fog light
– Front fog light ................................................................ 2-38
– Rear fog light ................................................................. 2-39
Forward emergency braking system .................................... 5-40
Four-wheel drive (4WD) ...................................................... 5-26
– Driving four-wheel drive (4WD) safely ............................ 5-28
– Four-wheel drive (4WD) model (Tyres) .......................... 8-35
– Four-wheel drive mode indicator light ............................. 5-28
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Spare tyre ............................................................................. 6-2
Spark plugs (Petrol engine models) ..................................... 8-21
Speed limiter ....................................................................... 5-38
Speed limiter operations ...................................................... 5-39
Speedometer ........................................................................ 2-2
Starting
– Before starting the engine ................................................ 5-2
– Jump-starting ........................................................ 6-11, 8-18
– Precautions when starting and driving .............................. 5-3
– Push-starting ................................................................. 6-13
– Starting engine .............................................................. 5-15
Steering
– Electric power steering system ...................................... 5-57
– Phone operating buttons ................................................ 4-44
– Steering lock ........................................................ 5-11, 5-14
– Steering wheel adjustment ............................................. 3-18
– Steering wheel switches for hands-free telephone
control ........................................................................... 4-44
– Steering-wheel switch for audio control ......................... 4-38
– Telephone button ........................................................... 4-39
Stop/Start System ............................................................... 5-22
Storage ............................................................................... 2-42
– Bottle holder .................................................................. 2-44
– Coat hooks ................................................................... 2-44
– Console box .................................................................. 2-43
– Cup holder .................................................................... 2-44
– Glove box ...................................................................... 2-42
– Luggage hooks ............................................................. 2-47
– Luggage/boot compartment ........................................... 2-47
– Map pockets ................................................................. 2-44
– Roof rail ........................................................................ 2-45
– Seat pockets ................................................................. 2-44
– Storage trays ................................................................. 2-42
– Sunglasses holder ......................................................... 2-43
Sun visors ........................................................................... 3-18
Sunshade
– Sunshade operation ...................................................... 2-50Super Lock system ............................................................... 3-8
– Emergency situations ....................................................... 3-9
– Power door lock switch ................................................. 3-11
Supplemental Restraint System ........................................... 1-29
Supplemental Restraint System (air bag system)
– Air bag system .............................................................. 1-29
Switch
– Defogger switch ............................................................ 2-35
– Fog light switch ............................................................. 2-38
– Front passenger air bag switch ...................................... 1-34
– Headlight and turn signal switch .................................... 2-36
– Headlight cleaner switch ................................................ 2-40
– Ignition switch positions ................................................. 5-13
– Ignition switch push button ............................................ 5-12
– Power door lock switch ................................................. 3-10
– Precautions on push-button ignition switch operation ..... 5-12
– Push-button ignition switch ............................................ 5-12
– Room light control switch .............................................. 2-50
– Wiper and washer switch .............................................. 2-32
Switch - Defogger switch
– ThermaClear ................................................................. 2-34
System operation ................................................................ 5-41
T
Tachometer ........................................................................... 2-2
Temporary-use spare tyre ...................................................... 6-2
ThermaClear Heated Windscreen
– ThermaClear Heated Windscreen button ....................... 2-34
Three-point type seat belts .................................................. 1-11
Three-way catalyst (Petrol engine models) ............................. 5-9
Tilting steering wheel ........................................................... 3-18
Towing
– Recommended towing for four-wheel drive (4WD)
models .......................................................................... 6-15
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