2018 NISSAN QASHQAI recommended oil

9-12Maintenance and schedules
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at of miles, kilo-
meters or months, which-
ever comes first.Miles × 1,000
(km × 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
65
(104) 78 70
(112) 84 75
(120) 90 80
(128) 96 85
(136) 102 90
(144) 108 95
(152) 114 100
(160) 120 105
(168) 126 110
(176) 132 115
(184) 138 120
(192) 144
Brake lines and cables II II I I
Brake pads and rotors$ II II I I
Brake fluid$ RR R
CVT fluid See NOTE (1)
II II I I
Manual Transmission gear oil See NOTE (2) II II I I
Transfer fluid and differential
gear oil See NOTE (2)
II II I I
Steering gear and linkage,
axle and suspension parts$ II I
Tire rotation See NOTE (3)
Propeller shaft (AWD) and
drive shaft boots$ II II I I
Exhaust system$ III
In-cabin microfilter RRR R
Intelligent Key battery RRR R
NOTE:
Maintenance items with “$” should be
performed more frequently according
to “Maintenance under severe driving
conditions” (P.9-13).
(1) If using a car-top carrier, or driving
on rough or muddy roads, inspect CVT fluid deterioration every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km), then change CVT fluid if
necessary. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
And if the inspection is not performed,
change (not just inspect) CVT fluid every
60,000 miles (96,000 km).
(2) If using a car-top carrier, or driving
on rough or muddy roads, change (not
just inspect) oil at every 20,000 miles
(32,000 km) or 24 months.
(3) Refer to “Tire rotation” under “Gen-
eral maintenance” (P.9-2).

10 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants .................................... 10-2Fuel 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 ......................................... 10-11 Vehicle 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

10-2Technical and consumer information
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the
procedure instructed in the “8. Do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel 55 L 14-1/2 gal 12-1/8 galÂSee “Fuel information” (P.10-3).
Engine oil
*1With oil filter change 3.8 L 4 qt 3-3/8 qtÂGenuine “Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20 SN” is recommended.
 If the above motor oil is not available, use an equivalent motor oil that matches
the above grade and viscosity. For additional information, see “Engine oil and oil
filter recommendation” (P.10-5).
Drain and refill
*1: For additional
information, see
“Changing engine
oil and filter” (P.8-
6). Without oil filter change
3.6 L 3-7/8 qt 3-1/8 qt
Engine coolant With reservoir CVT model 8.7 L 9-1/4 qt 7-5/8 qtÂPre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
MT model 8.5 L 8-3/8 qt 7 qt
Reservoir 0.6 L 5/8 qt 1/2 qt
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid — — —ÂGenuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
 NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or equivalent) ONLY
in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not equivalent
to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 may damage the CVT. Damage caused by the
use of fluids other than as recommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Manual Transmission (MT) gear oil — — —ÂManual Transmission Fluid (MTF) TRANSELF NFJ 75W-80 or equivalent
 If Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) TRANSELF NFJ is not available, API GL-4,
Viscosity SAE 75W-80 may be used as a temporary replacement. However, use
Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) TRANSELF NFJ as soon as it is available.
Differential gear oil — — —ÂGenuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or equivalent
conventional (non-synthetic) oil
Transfer fluid — — —
Brake and clutch fluid Refill to the proper oil level ac-
cording to the instructions in the “8. Do-it-yourself” section. Â
Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
*2or equivalent DOT 3*2: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.
Multi-purpose grease — — — ÂNLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — — ÂSee “Vehicle identification” (P.10-8) for air conditioner specification label.
 HFC-134a (R-134a) or HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)
Air conditioning system lubricants — — — ÂSee “Vehicle identification” (P.10-8) for air conditioner specification label.
 A/C System Oil ND-OIL8(PAG) or ND-OIL12(PAG) or equivalent
Window washer fluid 4.5 L 1-1/4 gal 1 gal ÂGenuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or
equivalent
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FLUIDS/LUBRICANTS

ing, which may cause excessive fuel
consumption or engine damage. If any
of the above symptoms are encountered,
have your vehicle checked. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for
servicing.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is
not a cause for concern, because you
get the greatest fuel benefit when there
is light spark knock for a short time
under heavy engine load.
JVT0351X
API certification markAPI service symbol
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RE-
COMMENDATION
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance,
see “Capacities and recommended fluids/
lubricants” (P.10-2). NISSAN recommends
the use of an energy conserving oil in
order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the
American Petroleum Institute (API) certifi-
cation or International Lubricant Standar-dization and Approval Committee (ILSAC)
certification and SAE viscosity standard.
These oils have the API certification mark
on the front of the container. Oils which
do not have the specified quality label
should not be used as they could cause
engine damage.
Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of
oil additives. The use of an oil additive is
not necessary when the proper oil type is
used and maintenance intervals are fol-
lowed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or
has been previously used should not be
used.
Technical and consumer information10-5

10-6Technical and consumer information
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness
changes with temperature. Because of
this, it is important to select the engine oil
viscosity based on the temperatures at
which the vehicle will be operated before
the next oil change. Choosing an oil
viscosity other than that recommended
could cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with
a high-quality genuine NISSAN oil filter.
When replacing, use a genuine NISSAN oil
filter or its equivalent for the reason
described in “Change intervals”.
Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for
your engine are based on the use of the
specified quality oils and filters. Using an
engine oil and filter other than the
specified quality, or exceeding recom-
mended oil and filter change intervals
could reduce engine life. Damage to the
engine caused by improper maintenance
or use of incorrect oil and filter quality
and/or viscosity is not covered by the
NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
Your engine was filled with a high quality
engine oil when it was built. You do not
have to change the oil before the firstrecommended change interval.
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE-
FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RE-
COMMENDATIONS
The air conditioning system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with
the specified refrigerant and compres-
sor oil or equivalent. See the air condi-
tioner specification label. (See “Air
conditioner specification label” (P.10-
10).)
.
Type A
— HFC-134a (R-134a)
— A/C system oil ND-OIL8(PAG) or
equivalent
. Type B
— HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)
— A/C system oil ND-OIL12(PAG) or
equivalent
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil
may cause severe damage to the air
conditioning system and may re-
quire the replacement of all air con-
ditioner system components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) or HFO-
1234yf (R-1234yf) in your NISSAN vehicle will not harm the earth’s ozone layer.
Although this refrigerant does not affect
the earth’s atmosphere, certain govern-
mental regulations require the recovery
and recycling of any refrigerant during
automotive air conditioning system ser-
vice. A NISSAN dealer has the trained
technicians and equipment needed to
recover and recycle your air conditioning
system refrigerant.
It is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer when servicing your air condition-
ing system.

11-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid........................................................................\
....... 8-9
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator ............................................................ 2-9
Control buttons and function ............................... 4-3
Controls, Steering wheel
audio controls ................................................................ 4-75
CoolantCapacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants............... 10-2
Changing engine coolant ................................. 8-6
Checking engine coolant level...................... 8-5
Corrosion protection .................................................... 7-7
Cruise control ................................................................. 5-60 Fixed speed cruise control (on
ICC system)................................................................ 5-78
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) .................. 5-62
Cup holders...................................................................... 2-54
CVT, Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission)............................. 5-13, 5-20
D
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system....... 2-47
Defroster switch, Rear window and
outside mirror defroster switch....................... 2-42
Dimensions and weights....................................... 10-8
Display Vehicle information display.......................... 2-18
Drive belt ........................................................................\
.... 8-13
Driving Cold weather driving ..................................... 5-113
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission)..................................... 5-20
Driving with manual transmission.......... 5-25
Intelligent 4x4 ..................................................... 5-100
On-pavement and off-road driving .......... 5-8 Precautions when starting
and driving.................................................................... 5-4
Safety precautions .............................................. 5-10
E
ECO mode switch........................................................ 2-52
ECO mode system ...................................................... 5-29
Ambient ECO............................................................ 5-30
ECO Drive Report.................................................. 5-31
ECO Pedal Guide function ............................. 5-30
Economy, Fuel............................................................. 5-100
Elapsed time.................................................................... 2-34
Elapsed time and trip odometer..................... 2-34
Electric power steering........................................ 5-105
Electric power steering warning light ........ 2-12
Emission control information label............ 10-10
Emission control system maintenance ......... 9-8
Emission control system warranty ............ 10-17
Engine Before starting the engine............................ 5-17
Break-in schedule ................................................ 5-99
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants............... 10-2
Changing engine coolant ................................. 8-6
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-6
Checking engine coolant level...................... 8-5
Checking engine oil level................................... 8-6
Coolant temperature gauge .......................... 2-7
Emergency engine shut off.............. 5-16, 6-3
Engine compartment
check locations ......................................................... 8-3
Engine cooling system ........................................ 8-4
Engine oil.....................................................................\
... 8-6
Engine oil and oil
filter recommendation ..................................... 10-5
Engine oil viscosity .............................................. 10-6 Engine serial number ........................................ 10-9
Engine specifications......................................... 10-7
Engine start operation indicator
(for Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) models) ........................ 2-28
Engine start operation indicator
(for Manual Transmission (MT)
models) ........................................................................\
. 2-28
If your vehicle overheats ................................ 6-11
Starting the engine.............................. 5-18, 5-19
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 10-19
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ......................... 5-4
Explanation of scheduled
maintenance items ........................................................ 9-5
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ......... 10-9
Filter Air cleaner housing filter ................................ 8-15
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-6
Flashers (See hazard warning
flasher switch).................................................................... 6-2
Flat tire........................................................................\
............. 6-3
Flat towing..................................................................... 10-15
Floor mat cleaning ......................................................... 7-5
Fluid Brake and clutch fluid ......................................... 8-9
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants............... 10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid....................................................................... 8-9
Engine coolant........................................................... 8-4
Engine oil.....................................................................\
... 8-6
Window washer fluid ......................................... 8-10
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ........................................................................\
. 4-48

11-4
Emission control information label .... 10-10
Engine serial number ........................................ 10-9
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label .................................................. 10-9
Tire and Loading
information label................................ 8-31, 10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)........ 10-8
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ........................ 5-32
LATCH system ................................................................ 1-22
License plate, Installing front
license plate.................................................................. 10-11
Liftgate Liftgate release lever ......................................... 3-26
Operating manual liftgate............................. 3-25
Light Air bag warning light......................................... 1-57
Bulb replacement ................................................. 8-25
Fog light switch ..................................................... 2-48
Headlight switch ................................................... 2-43
Headlights bulb replacement ..................... 8-25
Indicator lights........................................................ 2-16
Interior lights............................................................ 2-65
Map lights ................................................................... 2-66
Replacement ............................................................ 8-25
Room light.................................................................. 2-66
Vanity mirror lights ............................................. 2-67
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ................................................ 2-10
Lights, Exterior and interior
light replacement ........................................................ 8-27
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) .............................................. 10-11
Lock Automatic door locks........................................... 3-7
Door locks...................................................................... 3-5
Power door lock ....................................................... 3-5
Loose fuel cap warning.......................................... 3-29 Low tire pressure warning................................... 2-29
Low tire pressure warning (Low
tire pressure) ................................................................... 2-29
Low tire pressure warning light ...................... 2-13
Low tire pressure warning system
(See Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)).................................................................. 5-5
Luggage hooks ............................................................. 2-57
M
Maintenance
Battery........................................................................\
... 8-11
General maintenance........................................... 9-2
Inside the vehicle..................................................... 9-3
Maintenance log.................................................... 9-14
Maintenance precautions................................. 8-2
Maintenance requirements ............................. 9-2
Maintenance schedules...................................... 9-6
Maintenance under severe
driving conditions ................................................ 9-13
Outside the vehicle ................................................ 9-2
Seat belt maintenance..................................... 1-16
Standard maintenance ....................................... 9-7
Maintenance schedules.............................................. 9-6
Malfunction indicator light (MIL)...................... 2-16
Manual air conditioner and heater ............... 4-31
Manual front seat adjustment .............................. 1-3
Manual Transmission (MT) ................................... 5-13
Map lights ........................................................................\
.. 2-66
Master warning light................................................. 2-14
Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system) ....... 3-4
Mechanical key (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System)...................................................... 3-3
Meters and gauges ........................................................ 2-5 Instrument brightness control ..................... 2-9 Mirror
Inside mirror ............................................................. 3-31
Outside mirrors ...................................................... 3-31
Vanity mirror ............................................................ 3-33
Moonroof........................................................................\
.... 2-63
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ...................... 4-25
MR20DD engine model............................................... 8-4
N
Navigation system voice commands ....... 4-103
New vehicle break-in ................................................ 5-99
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ............ 2-38
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System key ...... 3-2
NISSAN Voice Recognition system ............. 4-100
NissanConnect Mobile Apps
smartphone integration......................................... 4-78
O
Odometer........................................................................\
....... 2-6
Off-road recovery ............................................................ 5-9
Oil Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants............... 10-2
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-6
Checking engine oil level................................... 8-6
Engine oil.....................................................................\
... 8-6
Engine oil viscosity .............................................. 10-6
One Shot Call................................................... 4-87, 4-96
Outside air temperature ........................................ 2-36
Outside mirrors ............................................................. 3-31
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats.............. 6-11
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information..................................................... 10-19

FUEL INFORMATION:
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an
octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-
Knock Index) number (Research octane
number 91).
CAUTION
.Using a fuel other than that spe-
cified could adversely affect the
emission control system, and
may also affect warranty cover-
age.
. Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because
this will damage the three-way
catalyst.
. Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in
your vehicle. Your vehicle is not
designed to run on E-15 or E-85
fuel. Using E-15 or E-85 fuel in a
vehicle not specifically designed
for E-15 or E-85 fuel can adversely
affect the emission control de-
vices and systems of the vehicle.
Damage caused by such fuel is
not covered by the NISSAN new
vehicle limited warranty. .
Do not use fuel that contains the
octane booster methylcyclopen-
tadienyl manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT). Using fuel containing
MMT may adversely affect vehicle
performance and vehicle emis-
sions. Not all fuel dispensers are
labeled to indicate MMT content,
so you may have to consult your
gasoline retailer for more details.
Note that Federal and California
laws prohibit the use of MMT in
reformulated gasoline.
. U.S. government regulations re-
quire ethanol dispensing pumps
to be identified by a small,
square, orange and black label
with the common abbreviation or
the appropriate percentage for
that region.
For additional information, see “Capaci-
ties and recommended fluids/lubricants”
(P.10-2).
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:
Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20 SN”
See “Capacities and recommended fluids/
lubricants” (P.10-2) for engine oil and oil
filter recommendation.
COLD TIRE PRESSURES:
The label is typically located on the driver
side center pillar. For additional informa-
tion, see “Wheels and tires” (P.8-29).
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCE-
DURES RECOMMENDATION:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of
vehicle use, follow the recommendations
outlined in the “Break-in schedule” (P.5-
99) of this Owner’s Manual. Follow these
recommendations for the future reliability
and economy of your new vehicle.
GAS STATION INFORMATION