2015 NISSAN QASHQAI brake

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)
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-15

WARNING
Be sure the engine and ignition switch are off
and that the parking brake 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.NOTE
Some maintenance procedures require the re-
moval of the air duct.
Be sure the ignition switch is in the “OFF” or
LOCK position before working in the engine com-
partment.
SPARK PLUGS (Petrol engine
models)AIR DUCT REMOVAL
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-21

WARNING
•After rotating the tyres, adjust the tyre pres-
sure and perform a TPMS temperature cali-
bration.
•Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle
has been driven for the first 1,000 km (600
miles) (also in cases of a flat tyre, etc.).
•Do not include the temporary-use spare tyre
in the tyre rotation.
•Incorrect tyre selection, fitting, care or main-
tenance can affect vehicle safety with risk of
accident and injury. If in doubt, consult a
NISSAN dealer or the tyre manufacturer.
TYRE WEAR AND DAMAGE
Tyres should be periodically inspected for wear,
cracking, bulging or objects caught in the tread. If
excessive wear, cracks, bulging or deep cuts are
found, the tyre should be replaced.The original tyres have a built-in tread wear indica-
tor
j1 . When the wear indicator is visible, the tyre
should be replaced.
The wear indicator locations are indicated by the
location marks
j2.
TYRE AGE
Remember tyre age. Never use a tyre over six years
old, regardless of whether they have been used or
not.
Tyres degrade with age as well as the use they are
subjected to. Have the tyres checked and balanced
frequently by a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop. Report all accidents where the tyre is knocked
even if it is minor.
CHANGING TYRES AND WHEELS
WARNING
Do not install a deformed wheel or tyre even if it
has been repaired. Such wheels or tyres could
have structural damage and could fail without
warning.
When replacing a tyre, use the same size, speed
rating and load carrying capacity as originally
equipped. Recommended types and sizes are men-
tioned in “Wheels and Tyres” in the “9. Technical
information” section.
The use of tyres other than those recommended or
the mixed use of tyres of different brands, construc-
tion (bias, bias-belted or radial), or tread patterns
can adversely affect the ride, braking, handling,ground clearance, body-to-tyre clearance, snow
chain clearance, speedometer calibration, headlight
aim and bumper height.
WARNING
Some of these effects may lead to accidents and
could result in serious personal injury.
If the wheels are changed for any reason, always
replace with wheels which have the same offset
dimension. Wheels of a different offset could cause
early tyre wear, possibly degraded vehicle handling
characteristics and/or interference with the brake
discs. Such interference can lead to decreased
braking efficiency and/or early brake pad wear.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) MODELS
CAUTION
•Always use tyres of the same size, brand, con-
struction (bias, bias-belted or radial), and
tread pattern on all four wheels. Failure to do
so may result in a circumference difference
between tyres on the front and rear axles
which will cause excessive tyre wear and may
damage the transmission, transfer case and
differential gears.
•ONLY use spare tyres specified for the four
wheel drive (4WD) models.SDI1663Z
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-35

Capacity (approximate)
Recommended specifications
Litre Imp measure
Manual transaxle gear oilR9M 4WD 1.7 1–1/2 qt
NISSAN MT-XZ Gear Oil Sports and Off-Road Vehicles or API GL-4 Viscosity
SAE 75W-85
R9M 2WD 1.7 1–1/2 qt
K9K
MR20
HRA2DDT2.0 1–3/4 qt NISSAN MT-XZ Gear Oil TL/JR Type or API GL-4 Viscosity SAE 75W-80
XTRONIC Transmission (CVT) fluidR9M with 2WD – –
Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid NS-3 *3 *4 HRA2DDT with 2WD – –
MR20 with 2WD – –
MR20 with 4WD – –
Brake & clutch fluidRefill to the correct level according
to the instructions in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.Genuine NISSAN brake fluid or equivalent. DOT 4 (US FMVSS No. 116)
Multi-purpose grease – – NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant – –HFO-1234yf (for Europe)
HFC-134a (R-134a) (except for Europe)
Air conditioning system lubricants – –ND-12 oil or equivalent (for Europe)
ND-8 oil (Except for Europe)
*1: For further details, see “Recommended SAE viscosity number” later in this section.
*2: Use Genuine NISSAN engine coolant, or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid possible aluminium corrosion within the engine cooling system caused by the use of non-genuine
engine coolant.Note that any repairs for the incidents within the engine cooling system while using non-genuine engine coolant may not be covered by the warranty, even
if such incidents occurred during the warranty period.Contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop for more information regarding the coolant type and capacity.
*3:Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the war-
ranty.
*4: Contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop for details or servicing.
*5: K9K engine with DPF.
Technical information9-3

10IndexIndex
A
Active engine brake ............................................................. 5-63
Active ride control ............................................................... 5-64
Active trace control ............................................................. 5-62
Air cleaner filter ................................................................... 8-23
Air conditioner
– Air conditioner filter .............................................. 4-19, 4-22
– Air conditioner specification label ..................................... 9-8
– Automatic air conditioner ............................................... 4-20
– Heater and air conditioner .............................................. 4-15
– Manual air conditioner ................................................... 4-16
– Servicing air conditioner ....................................... 4-19, 4-22
Air duct removal .................................................................. 8-21
Alarm system ...................................................................... 3-12
Antenna .............................................................................. 4-23
Anti-hijack – unlock mode ...................................................... 3-5
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) ......................................... 5-59
Anti-Theft System (NISSAN) ................................................ 3-13
Approval numbers ................................................................. 9-8
Armrest ................................................................................. 1-5
Around View Monitor ............................................................. 4-4
– Around View Monitor settings ........................................ 4-13
– Moving object detection (MOD) ..................................... 4-12
– Operating tips ............................................................... 4-13
Around view monitor operation .............................................. 4-7
Audible reminders, warning/indicator lights ............................ 2-4
Audio
– Audio operation precautions .......................................... 4-23
– Audio system ................................................................. 4-23
– AUX socket ................................................................... 4-30– Bluetooth® audio streaming main operation ................... 4-34
– FM AM radio with CD player ......................................... 4-24
– iPod® player operation .................................................. 4-31
– NissanConnect .............................................................. 4-38
– Steering-wheel switch for audio control ......................... 4-38
– USB Memory operation ................................................. 4-30
B
Battery ....................................................................... 5-66, 8-16
– Caution label ................................................................. 8-16
– Integrated keyfob battery replacement ........................... 8-18
– Intelligent Key battery discharge .................................... 5-14
– Intelligent Key battery replacement ................................. 8-18
– Vehicle battery ............................................................... 8-16
Before starting the engine ..................................................... 5-2
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
– BSW driving situations .................................................. 5-32
– BSW system operation .................................................. 5-30
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system ..................................... 5-30
Bluetooth® .......................................................................... 4-39
– Bluetooth® mobile phone feature .................................. 4-39
– Bluetooth® operation .................................................... 4-32
– Bluetooth® settings ....................................................... 4-32
Bonnet release .................................................................... 3-14
Boot .................................................................................... 2-47
Brake .................................................................................. 8-13
– Brake booster ............................................................... 8-14
– Brake fluid ..................................................................... 8-14
– Brake precautions ......................................................... 5-58
– Brake system ................................................................ 5-58

– Checking brake pedal ................................................... 8-13
– Checking parking brake ................................................. 8-13
– Parking brake ................................................................ 3-16
– Trailer brakes ................................................................ 5-55
C
Cable slots .......................................................................... 2-43
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ......................... 9-2
– Fuel information ............................................................... 9-4
Car phone or CB radio ........................................................ 4-45
Care when driving ............................................................... 5-10
Cargo compartment
– Cargo floor .................................................................... 2-47
CENTRE mark on rear centre seat ...................................... 1-12
Changing
– Changing engine coolant ................................................. 8-6
– Changing engine oil ......................................................... 8-9
– Changing engine oil filter ............................................... 8-10
– Changing tyres and wheels ........................................... 8-35
Chassis control ................................................................... 5-62
Checking
– Checking brake pedal ................................................... 8-13
– Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-6
– Checking engine oil level ................................................. 8-8
– Checking parking brake ................................................. 8-13
Child restraint anchorage .................................................... 1-22
Child restraint and ISOFIX information ................................. 1-16
Child restraint installation using 3-point type seat belt .......... 1-25
Child restraint installation using ISOFIX ............................... 1-23
Child restraint systems (CRS)
– ISOFIX .......................................................................... 1-17
– Recommended .............................................................. 1-17
– Suitable ......................................................................... 1-17
Child restraints .................................................................... 1-15Child safety .................................................................. 1-14, 1-9
Cleaning
– Alloy wheels .................................................................... 7-3
– Chrome parts .................................................................. 7-3
– Exterior ............................................................................ 7-2
– Glass ....................................................................... 7-3, 7-5
– Interior ............................................................................ 7-4
– Plastic parts .................................................................... 7-5
– Rear-view camera lens .................................................... 7-3
– Removing spots ............................................................... 7-2
– Underbody ...................................................................... 7-3
Clutch fluid .......................................................................... 8-14
Coat hooks ......................................................................... 2-44
Cold weather driving ........................................................... 5-66
Console box ........................................................................ 2-43
Continuously variable transmission
– Continuously variable transmission fluid ......................... 8-13
– Driving with continuously variable transmission ............. 5-18
Coolant
– Changing engine coolant ................................................. 8-6
– Checking engine coolant level ......................................... 8-6
– Engine coolant ............................................................... 5-66
– Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................... 2-3
– Engine cooling system ..................................................... 8-6
Corrosion protection .................................................... 5-67, 7-5
– Environmental factors ...................................................... 7-5
Cruise control ..................................................................... 5-36
Cruise control system operations ......................................... 5-37
CVT
– Driving with XTRONIC transmission .............................. 5-18
D
Defogger switch
– Outside mirror defogger ................................................ 2-35
– Rear window defogger .................................................. 2-35
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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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Map lights ........................................................................... 2-50
Maximum load limits (for Australia) ....................................... 5-55
Mechanical/emergency key ................................................... 3-3
Meter and gauges
– Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................... 2-3
– Fuel gauge ...................................................................... 2-2
– Speedometer .................................................................. 2-2
– Tachometer ..................................................................... 2-2
Meters and gauges ............................................................... 2-2
Mirror .................................................................................. 3-18
– Automatic anti-dazzling inside mirror ....................... 3-19, 7-5
– Inside rear-view mirror ................................................... 3-18
– Outside rear-view mirrors .............................................. 3-19
– Vanity mirror .................................................................. 3-20
Mobile phone integration for FM AM radio with CD player ... 4-39
Monitor display
– Monitor display’s maintenance ......................................... 7-4
– Rear-view monitor ............................................................ 4-2
Moving object detection (MOD) ........................................... 4-12
N
NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) .............................. 3-2, 5-12
– NATS key ........................................................................ 3-2
– NATS security indicator light .......................................... 3-13
– Radio approval number and information ........................... 9-8
O
Odometer/twin trip odometer ................................................ 2-2
Oil
– Changing engine oil ......................................................... 8-9
– Changing engine oil filter ............................................... 8-10
– Checking engine oil level ................................................. 8-8
– Engine oil ........................................................................ 8-8– Recommended lubricants ................................................ 9-2
– Recommended SAE viscosity number .............................. 9-4
On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ....................... 5-9
Overheat
– Engine overheat ............................................................. 6-13
P
Parcel shelf
– Installation ..................................................................... 2-45
– Removal ........................................................................ 2-45
Parking ............................................................................... 5-43
– Ultrasonic parking sensors ............................................. 5-45
Parking brake switch ........................................................... 3-16
Phone
– Bluetooth® .................................................................... 4-39
– Mobile phone integration for FM AM radio with CD
player ............................................................................ 4-39
Power
– Electric power steering system ...................................... 5-57
– Power door lock switch ................................................. 3-10
– Power outlet .................................................................. 2-42
Pre-tensioner seat belt system ............................................. 1-13
Precautions
– Audio operation precautions .......................................... 4-23
– Brake precautions ......................................................... 5-58
– Cruise control precautions ............................................. 5-36
– Maintenance precautions ................................................. 8-4
– On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ................. 5-9
– Operating precautions (trailer) ....................................... 5-54
– Precautions on push-button ignition switch operation ..... 5-12
– Precautions on Supplemental Restraint System ............. 1-29
– Safety precautions ........................................................... 4-2
– Towing precautions ....................................................... 6-14
– When starting and driving ................................................ 5-3
Precautions on child restraints ............................................. 1-15
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