2017 NISSAN QASHQAI trailer

3-28Pre-driving checks and adjustments
WARNING
.Gasoline is extremely flammable
and highly explosive under certain
conditions. You could be burned or
seriously injured if it is misused or
mishandled. Always stop engine
and do not smoke or allow open
flames or sparks near the vehicle
when refueling.
.Do not attempt to top off the fuel
tank after the fuel pump nozzle
shuts off automatically. Continued
refueling may cause fuel overflow,
resulting in fuel spray and possibly
a fire.
.Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It
has a built-in safety valve needed
for proper operation of the fuel
system and emission control sys-
tem. An incorrect cap can result in a
serious malfunction and possible
injury. It could also cause the mal-
function indicator light to come on.
.Never pour fuel into the throttle
body to attempt to start your vehi-
cle..Do not fill a portable fuel container
in the vehicle or trailer. Static elec-
tricity can cause an explosion of
flammable liquid, vapor or gas in
any vehicle or trailer. To reduce the
risk of serious injury or death when
filling portable fuel containers:
— Always place the container on
the ground when filling.
— Do not use electronic devices
when filling.
— Keep the pump nozzle in contact
with the container while you are
filling it.
— Use only approved portable fuel
containers for flammable liquid.
CAUTION
.If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid
paint damage.
.Insert the cap straight into the fuel-
filler tube, then tighten until the
fuel-filler cap clicks. Failure to tight-
en the fuel-filler cap properly maycause the
malfunction indicator
light (MIL) to illuminate. If the
light illuminates because the fuel-
filler cap is loose or missing, tighten
or install the cap and continue to
drive the vehicle. The
light
should turn off after a few driving
trips. If the
light does not turn
off after a few driving trips, have the
vehicle inspected. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
For additional information, see
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)”
(P.2-16) .
.The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning
message will be displayed if the
fuel-filler cap is not properly tigh-
tened. It may take a few driving trips
for the message to be displayed.
Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap
properly after the LOOSE FUEL CAP
warning message is displayed may
cause the
Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) to illuminate.

10 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants ............. 10-2
Fuel information ................................................................ 10-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation .................... 10-5
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ............................................ 10-6
Specifications .......................................................................... 10-7
Engine ................................................................................. 10-7
Wheels and tires .............................................................. 10-7
Dimensions and weights ................................................ 10-8
When traveling or registering in another country .......... 10-8
Vehicle identification .............................................................. 10-8
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate .................. 10-8
Vehicle identification number (chassis number) ....... 10-9
Engine serial number ....................................................... 10-9
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .................... 10-9
Emission control information label ............................ 10-10
Tire and Loading Information label ........................... 10-10
Air conditioner specification label ............................. 10-10
Installing front license plate .............................................. 10-11Vehicle loading information .............................................. 10-11
Terms .............................................................................. 10-11
Vehicle load capacity ................................................. 10-12
Securing the load ....................................................... 10-13
Loading tips .................................................................. 10-13
Measurement of weights ........................................... 10-14
Towing a trailer .................................................................... 10-14
Flat towing ............................................................................ 10-15
Flat towing for All–Wheel Drive vehicle (if
so equipped) ................................................................ 10-15
Flat towing for Front-Wheel Drive vehicle (if
so equipped) ................................................................ 10-15
Uniform tire quality grading .............................................. 10-16
Treadwear ..................................................................... 10-16
Traction AA, A, B and C ........................................... 10-16
Temperature A, B and C ........................................... 10-16
Emission control system warranty .................................. 10-17
Reporting safety defects .................................................. 10-17
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test ...... 10-18
Event Data Recorders (EDR) .......................................... 10-19
Owner’s manual/service manual order information ..... 10-19

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To mount the front license plate*2, attach the
licence plate to the location marks (small
dimples)
*3of the bumper using the two
screws
*1provided.
WARNING
.It is extremely dangerous to
ride in a cargo area inside the
vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more
likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
.Do not allow people to ride in
any area of your vehicle that is
not equipped with seats and
seat belts.
.Be sure everyone in your ve-
hicle is in a seat and using a
seat belt properly.
TERMS
It is important to familiarize yourself with
the following terms before loading your
vehicle:
.Curb Weight (actual weight of your
vehicle) - vehicle weight including:
standard and optional equipment,
fluids, emergency tools, and sparetire assembly. This weightdoes not
include passengers and cargo.
.GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb
weight plus the combined weight of
passengers and cargo.
.GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) - maximum total combined
weight of the unloaded vehicle, pas-
sengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue
load and any other optional equip-
ment. This information is located on
the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label.
.GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) -
maximum weight (load) limit specified
for the front or rear axle. This informa-
tion is located on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.
V.S.S. label.
.GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
Rating) - The maximum total weight
rating of the vehicle, passengers,
cargo, and trailer.
.Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit,
Total load capacity - maximum total
weight limit specified of the load
(passengers and cargo) for the vehi-
cle. This is the maximum combined
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INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION

10-12Technical and consumer information
weight of occupants and cargo that
can be loaded into the vehicle. If the
vehicle is used to tow a trailer, the
trailer tongue weight must be in-
cluded as part of the cargo load. This
information is located on the Tire and
Loading Information label.
.Cargo capacity - permissible weight
of cargo, the subtracted weight of
occupants from the load limit.
VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY
Do not exceed the load limit of your
vehicle shown as “The combined weight
of occupants and cargo” on the Tire and
Loading Information label. Do not exceed
the number of occupants shown as
“Seating Capacity” on the Tire and
Loading Information label.
To get “the combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo”, add the weight of all
occupants, then add the total luggage
weight. Examples are shown in the
following illustration.
STI0447
Steps for determining correct load limit
1.Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX
lbs” on your vehicle’s placard.
2.Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
3.Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg
or XXX lbs.

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WARNING
.Properly secure all cargo with
ropes or straps to help prevent
it from sliding or shifting. Do
not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden
stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal
injury.
.Do not load your vehicle any
heavier than the GVWR or the
maximum front and rear
GAWRs. If you do, parts of
your vehicle can break, tire
damage could occur, or it can
change the way your vehicle
handles. This could result in
loss of control and cause per-
sonal injury.
.Overloading not only can
shorten the life of your vehicle
and the tire, but can cause
unsafe vehicle handling and
longer braking distances. Thismay cause a premature tire
failure, which could result in a
serious accident and personal
injury. Failures caused by
overloading are not covered
by the vehicle’s warranty.
MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS
Secure loose items to prevent weight
shifts that could affect the balance of
your vehicle. When the vehicle is loaded,
drive to a scale and weigh the front and
the rear wheels separately to determine
axle loads. Individual axle loads should
not exceed either of the Gross Axle
Weight Ratings (GAWR) . The total of
the axle loads should not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) .
These ratings are given on the vehicle
certification label. If weight ratings are
exceeded, move or remove items to bring
all weights below the ratings.Do not tow a trailer with your
vehicle. TOWING A TRAILER

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Audio control steering wheel switch .............. 4-74
Autolight switch ................................................... 2-43
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) switch ................ 2-51
Fog light switch ................................................... 2-48
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................ 6-2
Headlight switch .................................................. 2-43
Ignition switch ...................................................... 5-12
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) switch .... 2-51
Power door lock switch ........................................ 3-7
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................... 2-42
Turn signal switch ................................................ 2-48
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch .... 2-52
T
Tachometer ..................................................................... 2-7
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ....................................................... 2-7
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
Engine start .................................................................. 2-38
Three-way catalyst ....................................................... 5-5
Tilt/telescopic steering .............................................. 3-29
Tire pressure, Low tire pressure warning light .... 2-13
Tires
Flat tire ...................................................................... 6-3
Low tire pressure warning system ..................... 5-5
Tire and Loading information label .... 8-30, 10-10
Tire chains ............................................................. 8-36
Tire dressing ............................................................ 7-4
Tire pressure ......................................................... 8-29
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) .............................................. 5-5, 6-3
Tire rotation ........................................................... 8-37
Types of tires ........................................................ 8-35
Uniform tire quality grading ............................. 10-16
Wheel/tire size ..................................................... 10-7Wheels and tires ................................................. 8-29
Touch screen ................................................................. 4-4
Towing
Tow truck towing ................................................. 6-13
Towing a trailer ................................................... 10-14
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system ................ 5-5
TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert ............................ 5-7
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system ..................... 6-3
Trailer towing ............................................................ 10-14
Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission ............... 5-13
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ................................................................ 8-9
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ....................................... 5-20
Driving with manual transmission .................... 5-25
Transmission shift lever lock release .............. 5-24
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system) .... 3-8
Transmitter, With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .................................... 3-18
Traveling or registering in another country........... 10-8
Trip computer .............................................................. 2-34
Trip odometer .............................................................. 2-34
Turn signal switch ....................................................... 2-48
U
Underbody cleaning ..................................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ................................... 10-16
USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection port ....... 4-72
V
Vanity mirror ................................................................. 3-33
Vanity mirror lights ...................................................... 2-67
Variable voltage control system .............................. 8-13Vehicle
Dimensions and weights ................................... 10-8
Identification number (VIN) ............................... 10-8
Loading information .......................................... 10-11
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) .................. 6-16
Security system .................................................... 2-36
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch .... 2-52
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system ....... 5-104
Vehicle information display ....................................... 2-18
How to use the vehicle information display .... 2-19
Settings .................................................................. 2-19
Startup display ..................................................... 2-19
Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators ....................................................... 2-28
Ventilators ..................................................................... 4-29
Voice Prompt Interrupt .................................. 4-86, 4-94
W
Warning
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................ 6-2
Lights ...................................................................... 2-10
Low tire pressure warning ................................ 2-29
Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) .............................................. 5-5, 6-3
Vehicle information display ................................ 2-18
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders ................................................ 2-10
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels ................ 1-55
Warning light
Air bag warning light ............................... 1-56, 2-15
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
warning light ......................................................... 2-10
Brake warning light ............................................. 2-11
Electric power steering warning light ............. 2-12
Electronic parking brake system
warning light ......................................................... 2-12