2016 NISSAN QASHQAI engine overheat

WARNING
•Never remove the engine coolant reservoir
cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns
could be caused by high pressure fluid es-
caping from the engine coolant reservoir. Wait
until the engine and radiator have cooled
down.
•Engine coolant is poisonous and should be
stored carefully in marked containers out of
the reach of children.
The engine cooling system is filled at the factory
with a high-quality, year-round and extended life en-
gine coolant. The high quality engine coolant con-
tains the specific solutions effective for the anti-cor-
rosion and the anti-freeze function. Therefore, addi-
tional cooling system additives are not necessary.
CAUTION
•Never use any cooling system additives such
as radiator sealer. Additives may clog the
cooling system and cause damage to the en-
gine, transmission and/or cooling system.
•When adding or replacing engine coolant, be
sure to use Genuine NISSAN engine coolant
or equivalent.
•The use of other types of engine coolant may
damage the engine cooling system.
•The engine coolant reservoir tank is equipped
with a pressure cap, use a Genuine NISSAN
cap or its equivalent when replacement is re-
quired.
CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Check the coolant level in the reservoir when the
engine is cold. If the coolant level is below MINj2,
add coolant up to the MAXj1 level.
CAUTION
If the cooling system frequently requires coolant,
have it checked by a NISSAN dealer or qualified
workshop.
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
CAUTION
•Major cooling system repairs should be per-
formed by a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop. The service procedures can be found in
the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual.
•When checking or replacement is required,
NISSAN recommends contacting a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop for servicing.
•Improper servicing or engine coolant change
can result in reduced heater performance and
engine overheating.
WARNING
•To avoid the danger of being scalded, never
change the coolant when the engine is hot.
•Avoid direct skin contact with used coolant. If
skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with
soap or hand cleaner and plenty of water as
soon as possible.
•Keep coolant out of reach of children and
pets.
NISSAN Blue Citizenship
Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.
NDI1426
NDI1478
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
8-6Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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.
NDI1491
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-7

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
Index10-3

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
10-6Index

•In case of emergency ... 6-2
(Flat tyre, engine will not start, overheating,
towing)
•How to start the engine ... 5-15
•How to read the meters and gauges ... 2-2
•Maintenance and do-it-yourself ... 8-2
•Technical information ... 9-2
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