2016 NISSAN QASHQAI Maintenance

HEADLIGHTS
LED headlight (where fitted)
The LED headlight is a projector style which uses a
LED module without serviceable parts.
CAUTION
•To prevent an electric shock, never attempt to
modify or disassemble the LED headlights as-
sembly.
•If replacement is required, contact a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop.
Replacing the halogen headlight bulb
CAUTION
•High pressure halogen gas is sealed inside
the halogen bulb. The bulb may break if the
glass envelope is scratched or the bulb is
dropped.
•When handling the bulb, DO NOT TOUCH THE
GLASS ENVELOPE.
•Use the same number type and wattage as
originally installed.
•Aiming is usually not necessary after replac-
ing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified
workshop.
•Do not leave the bulb out of the headlight
reflector for a long period of time as dust,moisture or smoke may enter the headlight
body and affect the performance of the head-
light.
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which
uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb. A bulb
can be replaced from inside the engine compart-
ment without removing the headlight assembly.
Contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop, if
you need assistance for bulb replacement.
High beam bulb replacement:
1. Open the bonnet. For details, see “Bonnet
release” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
2. Disconnect the negative (—) battery cable.
3. When the broken bulb is located in the headlight
assembly under the air duct, carefully remove the
air duct, see “Air duct removal” earlier in this
section.
4. Remove the connector from the back of the cover
assembly
j1.
5. Turn the cover assembly 1/4 of a turn in the anti
clockwise direction and remove the cover by dis-
connecting the internal connector
j2.
6. Push and turn the retaining pin to loosen it
j3.
7. Remove the headlight bulb. Do not shake or ro-
tate the bulb when removing it.
8. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of re-
moval.9. Re-install the covers internal connector on the
back of the bulb.
10. Re-install the cover by turning the cover assem-
bly 1/4 of a turn in the clockwise direction.
11. Re-install the connector on the back of the cover
assembly.
12. Where removed (step 3.), re-install the air duct,
bolt and clips in the reverse order of removal.
13. Reconnect the negative (—) battery cable and
close the bonnet.
Low beam bulb replacement:
1. Open the bonnet. For details, see “Bonnet
release” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
2. Disconnect the negative (—) battery cable.
3. When the broken bulb is located in the headlight
assembly under the air duct, carefully remove the
air duct, see “Air duct removal” earlier in this
section.
4. Remove the connector from the back of the bulb
assembly
j4.
5. Turn the bulb assembly 1/8 of a turn in the anti
clockwise direction and remove the headlight
bulb
j5.
6. Install the new bulb in the headlight body by turn-
ing it clockwise until it is securely sealed within
the headlight body.
7. Re-install the connector on the back of the bulb
assembly.
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8. Where removed (step 3.), re-install the air duct,
bolt and clips in the reverse order of removal.
9. Reconnect the negative (—) battery cable and
close the bonnet.
NOTE
Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the
exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. The fog
is caused by a temperature difference between
the inside and the outside of the lens. This is not
a malfunction. If large droplets can be seen, then
contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Item Wattage (W)
Front combination light
Headlight (Low beam: H11
type)55
Headlight (High beam: H7
type)60
Headlight (Low or high beam:
LED type, where fitted) *1LED
Front turn signal light 21
Front side light *1 LED
Front fog light (H8 type, where
fitted) *135
Side turn signal light *1 LED
Rear combination light
Turn signal light 21
Stop/Tail light *1 LED
Reverse light *1 16
High-mounted stop light *1 LED
Number plate light 5
Rear fog light 21
*1: If replacement is required, contact a NISSAN dealer
or qualified workshop.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
Item Wattage
(W)
Room light/Map lights (where fitted)
Foot well light (where fitted)5
3
Room light — rear (where fitted) 5
Reading lights — rear (where fitted) 8
Luggage compartment light 5
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LIGHT LOCATIONS
j
1Side turn signal light
j2Room light/Map lights (where fitted)
j3Low beam headlight
j4High beam headlight
j5Front side light
j6Front turn signal light
j7Front fog light (where fitted)
j8Footwell light (where fitted)
j9Room light (where fitted)
j10High mounted stop light
j11Number plate light
j12Rear fog light (where fitted)
j13Reverse light
j14Stop light
j15Tail light
Replacing procedures
All other lights are either type A, B, C or D.
When replacing a bulb, first remove the lens
and/or cover.
mREMOVE
mINSTALL
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NDI1437Front turn signal light
NDI740ZRoom light / Map lights (where fitted)
NDI739ZRoom light — rear (where fitted)
NDI933Reading light — rear (where fitted)
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NDI1097Foot well light (where fitted)NDI1457Luggage compartment lightNDI1458Number plate light
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In case of a flat tyre, see “Flat tyre” in the “6. In case
of emergency” section.
TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Periodically check the tyre pressure (including the
spare tyre). An incorrect tyre pressure may ad-
versely affect tyre life and vehicle handling. After
adjusting the tyre pressure, perform a TPMS tem-
perature calibration (see “TPMS temperature
calibration” in the “5. Starting and driving” section).
NOTE
Incorrectly inflated tyres can also lead to poor
steering ability and make the driver suspect a
steering problem: keep the vehicle’s tyres in-
flated to the correct pressure at all times.
The tyre pressure should be checked when tyres
are COLD. Tyres are considered COLD after the
vehicle has been parked for three or more hours, or
driven less than 1.6 km (1 mile). COLD tyre pres-
sures are shown on the tyre placard affixed to the
driver’s side centre pillar.
Insufficient pressure can lead to an overheating of
the tyre and subsequent internal damage. At high
speeds, this could result in tread separation and
even bursting of the tyre.
TYPES OF TYRES
CAUTION
•When changing or replacing tyres, be sure all
four tyres are of the same type (i.e., summer,
all season or snow) and construction.
NDI1480Reverse light, and/or rear fog light (where fitted)
NDI1438Rear turn signal light
WHEELS AND TYRES
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•A NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop may
be able to help you with information about
tyre type, size, speed rating and availability.
•Replacement tyres may have a lower speed
rating than the factory equipped tyres, and
may not match the potential maximum vehicle
speed. Never exceed the maximum speed rat-
ing of the tyre.
All season tyres
NISSAN specifies all season tyres on some models
to provide good performance for use all year around,
including snowy and icy road conditions. All season
tyres are identified by ALL SEASON and/or M&S
on the tyre sidewall. Snow tyres have better snow
traction than all season tyres and may be more ap-
propriate in some areas.
Summer tyres
NISSAN specifies summer tyres as standard fit.
These tyres provide superior performance under
typical mild weather conditions.
If you plan to operate your vehicle in snowy or icy
conditions, NISSAN recommends the use of SNOW
or ALL SEASON tyres on all four wheels.
Snow tyres
If snow tyres are needed, it is necessary to select
tyres equivalent in size and load rating to the original
equipment tyres. If you do not, it can adversely af-
fect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
Generally, snow tyres will have lower speed ratingsthan factory equipped tyres and may not match the
potential maximum vehicle speed. Never exceed the
maximum speed rating of the tyre.
For additional traction on icy roads, studded tyres
may be used. However, some provinces and states
prohibit their use. Check local, state and provincial
laws before installing studded tyres. Skid and trac-
tion capabilities of studded snow tyres, on wet or
dry surfaces, may be poorer than that of non-stud-
ded snow tyres.
SNOW CHAINS
Use of snow chains may be prohibited in some ar-
eas. Check the local laws before installing snow
chains. When installing snow chains, make sure they
are of proper size for the tyres on your vehicle and
are installed according to the chain manufacturer’s
suggestions. Use chain tensioners when recom-
mended by the snow chain manufacturer to ensure
a tight fit. Loose end links of the snow chain must be
secured or removed to prevent the possibility of
whipping action damage to the fenders or undercar-
riage.
In addition, drive at a reduced speed. Otherwise,
your vehicle can be damaged and/or vehicle han-
dling and performance may be adversely affected.
Snow chains must be installed only on the front
wheels and not on the rear wheels.
CAUTION
•Never install snow chains on a temporary-use
or small size spare tyre.
•Do not drive with snow chains on paved roads
which are clear of snow. Driving with chains in
such conditions can cause damage to the
various mechanisms of the vehicle due to
some overstress. When driving on clear paved
roads, be sure to change to 2WD mode, see
“Four-wheel Drive (4WD) (where fitted)” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section.
TYRE ROTATION
NISSAN recommends that tyres be rotated every
10,000 km (6,000 miles) for Two-Wheel Drive
(2WD) vehicles and 5,000 km (3,000 miles) for
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles. After rotating
tyres and adjusting the tyre pressure, perform a
TPMS temperature calibration (see “TPMS tem-
perature calibration” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section).
See “Flat tyre” in the “6. In case of emergency” sec-
tion for tyre replacing procedures.
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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
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