Nissan Qashqai (2022 year). Manual in english

contact a NISSAN dealer about obtain-

ing these parts. See “Changing a flat tire

(models with spare tire)” (P.6-4) for

usage of jacking tools and tire replace-

ment.

Before using emergency tire punc-

ture repair kit

If any foreign object (for example, a

screw or nail) is embedded in the tire,

do not remove it.

Check the expiration date of the

sealant (shown on the label attached

to the bottle). Never use a sealant

whose expiration date has passed.

Repairing tire

WARNING

Observe the following precautions

when using the emergency tire

puncture repair kit.

Swallowing the compound is

dangerous. Immediately drink as

much water as possible and seek

prompt medical assistance.

Rinse well with lots of water if the

compound comes into contact

with skin or eyes. If irritation

persists, seek prompt medical

attention.

Keep the repair compound out of

the reach of children.

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1. Take out the speed restriction sticker

from the air compressor*, then put it

in a location where the driver can see

it while driving.
*: The compressor shape may differ

depending on the models.

CAUTION

Do not put the speed restriction label

on the steering wheel pad, the

speedometer or the warning light

locations.

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2. Take the hose

and the power plug

out of the air compressor. Remove the

cap of the bottle holder from the air

compressor.

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3. Remove the cap of the tire sealant

bottle, and screw the bottle clockwise

onto the bottle holder. (Leave the

bottle seal intact. Screwing the bottle

onto the bottle holder will pierce the

seal of the bottle.)

4. Remove the cap of the tire valve on

the flat tire.

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5. Remove the protective cap

of the

hose and screw the hose securely

onto the tire valve. Make sure that

the pressure release valve

is se-

curely tightened. Make sure that the

air compressor switch is in the OFF

(

) position, and then insert its power

plug into the power outlet in the

vehicle.

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6. Place the ignition switch in the ON

position. Then turn the compressor

switch to the ON (−) position and

inflate the tire up to the pressure that

is specified on the tire placard affixed

to the driver’s side center pillar if

possible, or to the minimum of 26 psi

(180 kPa). Turn the air compressor off

briefly in order to check the tire

pressure with the pressure gauge.
If the tire is inflated to higher than the

specified pressure, adjust the tire

pressure by releasing air with the

pressure release valve. The cold tire

pressures are shown on the tire pla-

card affixed to the driver’s side center

pillar.

CAUTION

An incomplete connection be-

tween the hose and tire valve

causes air leakage or sealant

scatter.

Do not stand directly beside the

damaged tire while it is being

inflated because of the risk of

the rupture. If there are any

cracks or bumps, turn the com-

pressor off immediately.

There is a possibility that the

pressure reaches 87 psi (600

kPa) while the tire is being in-

flated, but it is normal condition.

Usually the pressure will drop in

about 30 seconds.

Do not operate the compressor

for more than 10 minutes.

If the tire pressure does not increase

26 psi (180 kPa) within 10 minutes

the tire may be seriously damaged

and

the tire cannot be repaired with

this tire puncture repair kit.

It is

recommended that contact a NISSAN

dealer.

7. When the tire pressure is reaching the

specified pressure or is at the mini-

mum of 26 psi (180 kPa), turn the air

compressor off. Remove the power

plug from the power outlet and

quickly remove the hose from the tire

valve. Attach the protective cap and

valve cap.

CAUTION

Leave the tire sealant bottle on the

bottle holder in order to prevent

sealant from spilling out.

8. Immediately drive the vehicle for 10

minutes or 2 miles (3 km) at a speed of

50 MPH (80 km/h) or less.

9. After driving, make sure that the air

compressor switch is in the OFF (

)

position, then screw the hose securely

onto the tire valve. Check the tire

pressure with the pressure gauge.

If the tire pressure drops under 19 psi
(130 kPa ):
The tire cannot be repaired with this tire

puncture repair kit.

It is recommended

that contact a NISSAN dealer.

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In case of emergency

If the tire pressure is 19 psi (130 kPa) or
more but less than the specified pres-
sure:

Turn the compressor switch to the ON (−)

position and inflate the tire up to the

specified pressure. Then repeat the steps

from 8.
If the pressure drops again,

the tire

cannot be repaired with this tire punc-

ture repair kit.

It is recommended that

contact a NISSAN dealer.

When the tire pressure is the specified
pressure:

The temporary repair is completed.
It is recommended that visit a NISSAN

dealer for tire repair/replacement as soon

as possible.

CAUTION

Do not reuse the tire sealant bottle

or the hose.
For a new tire sealant bottle and

hose, it is recommended that con-

tact a NISSAN dealer.

To start your engine with a booster

battery, the instructions and precautions

below must be followed.

WARNING

If done incorrectly, jump starting

can lead to a battery explosion,

resulting in severe injury or

death. It could also damage your

vehicle.

Explosive hydrogen gas is always

present in the vicinity of the

battery. Keep all sparks and

flames away from the battery.

Do not allow battery fluid to come

into contact with eyes, skin,

clothing or painted surfaces. Bat-

tery fluid is a corrosive sulfuric

acid solution which can cause

severe burns. If the fluid should

come into contact with anything,

immediately flush the contacted

area with water.

Keep the battery out of the reach

of children.

The booster battery must be

rated at 12 volts. Use of an im-

properly rated battery can da-

mage your vehicle.

Whenever working on or near a

battery, always wear suitable eye

protectors (for example, goggles

or industrial safety spectacles)

and remove rings, metal bands,

or any other jewelry. Do not lean

over the battery when jump start-

ing.

Do not attempt to jump start a

frozen battery. It could explode

and cause serious injury.

Your vehicle has an automatic

engine cooling fan. It could come

on at any time. Keep hands and

other objects away from it.

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WARNING

Always follow the instructions below.

Failure to do so could result in

damage to the charging system and

cause personal injury.

1. If the booster battery is in another

vehicle , position the two vehicles (

and

) to bring their batteries into

close proximity to each other.

Do not allow the two vehicles to

touch.

2. Apply the parking brake.
3.

Continuously Variable Transmission

(CVT) models:

Move the shift lever to the P (Park)

position.

Manual Transmission (MT) models:

Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)

position.

4. Switch off all unnecessary electrical

systems (headlights, heater, air condi-

tioner, etc.).

5. Remove the vent caps on the battery

(if so equipped). Cover the battery with

a firmly wrung out moist cloth to

reduce explosion hazard.

6. Connect jumper cables in the se-

quence as illustrated (

CAUTION

Always connect positive (+) to

positive (+) and negative (−) to

body ground (for example, as

illustrated), not to the battery.

Make sure the jumper cables do

not touch moving parts in the

engine compartment and that

the cable clamps do not contact

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In case of emergency

any other metal.

7. Start the engine of the booster vehicle

and let it run for a few minutes.

8. Keep the engine speed of the booster

vehicle

at about 2,000 rpm, and

start the engine of the vehicle

being

jump started.

CAUTION

Do not keep the starter motor en-

gaged for more than 10 seconds. If

the engine does not start right away,

place the ignition switch in the OFF

position and wait 10 seconds before

trying again.

9. After starting your engine, carefully

disconnect the negative cable and

then the positive cable (

10. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped).

Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to

cover the vent holes as it may be

contaminated with corrosive acid.

Do not attempt to start the engine by

pushing.

CAUTION

Continuously Variable Transmis-

sion (CVT) models cannot be

push-started or tow-started. At-

tempting to do so may cause

transmission damage.

Three-way catalyst equipped

models should not be started by

pushing since the three way cat-

alyst may be damaged.

Never try to start the vehicle by

towing it; when the engine starts,

the forward surge could cause

the vehicle to collide with the

tow vehicle.

WARNING

Never continue driving if your

vehicle overheats. Doing so could

cause a vehicle fire.

Never open the hood if steam is

coming out.

Never remove the radiator or

coolant reservoir cap while the

engine is hot. If the radiator or

coolant reservoir cap is removed

when the engine is hot, pressur-

ized hot water will spurt out and

possibly cause burning, scalding

or serious injury.

If steam or coolant is coming

from the engine, stand clear of

the vehicle to prevent getting

burned.

The engine cooling fan will start

at anytime when the coolant

temperature exceeds preset de-

grees.

Be careful not to allow your

hands, hair, jewelry or clothing

to come into contact with, or to

get caught in the cooling fan or

drive belts.

PUSH STARTING

IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

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If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by

an extremely high temperature gauge

reading), or if you feel a lack of engine

power, detect abnormal noise, etc., take

the following steps:
1. Move the vehicle safely off the road

and apply the parking brake.

Continuously Variable Transmission

(CVT) models:

Move the shift lever to the P (Park)

position.

Manual Transmission (MT) models:

Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)

position.

Do not stop the engine.

3. Turn off the air conditioner (if so

equipped). Open all the windows,

move the heater or air conditioner

temperature control to maximum hot

and fan control to high speed.

4. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen

for steam or coolant escaping from

the radiator before opening the hood.

(If steam or coolant is escaping, turn

off the engine.) Do not open the hood

further until no steam or coolant can

be seen.

5. Open the engine hood.

WARNING

If steam or water is coming from the

engine, stand clear to prevent get-

ting burned.

6. Visually check the drive belt for da-

mage or looseness. Also check if the

cooling fan is running. The radiator

hoses and radiator should not leak

water. If coolant is leaking or the

cooling fan does not run, stop the

engine.

WARNING

Be careful not to allow your hands,

hair, jewelry or clothing to come into

contact with, or get caught in, engine

belts or the engine cooling fan. The

engine cooling fan can start at any

time.

7. After the engine cools down, check

the coolant level in the reservoir with

the engine running. Add coolant to

the reservoir if necessary. Have your

vehicle repaired. It is recommended

you visit a NISSAN dealer for this

service.

When towing your vehicle, all jurisdic-

tional and local regulations for towing

must be followed. Incorrect towing equip-

ment could damage your vehicle. Towing

instructions are available from a NISSAN

dealer. Local service operators are gen-

erally familiar with the applicable laws

and procedures for towing. To assure

proper towing and to prevent accidental

damage to your vehicle, NISSAN recom-

mends that you have a service operator

tow your vehicle. It is advisable to have

the service operator carefully read the

following precautions.

WARNING

Never ride in a vehicle that is

being towed.

Never get under your vehicle after

it has been lifted by a tow truck.

CAUTION

When towing, make sure that the

transmission, axles, steering sys-

tem and powertrain are in work-

ing condition. If any of these

conditions apply, dollies or a

flatbed tow truck must be used.

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In case of emergency

Always attach safety chains be-

fore towing.

For information about towing your vehi-

cle behind a recreational vehicle (RV), see

“Flat towing” (P.10-16) of this manual.

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All-wheel drive models

TOWING RECOMMENDED BY

NISSAN
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models

NISSAN recommends that towing dollies

be used when towing your vehicle or the

vehicle be placed on a flat bed truck as

illustrated.

CAUTION

Never tow AWD models with any of

the wheels on the ground as this

may cause serious and expensive

damage to the powertrain.

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Two-wheel drive models

Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models

NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be

towed with the driving (front) wheels off

the ground or place the vehicle on a flat

bed truck as illustrated.

CAUTION

Never tow CVT models with the

front wheels on the ground or

four wheels on the ground (for-

ward or backward), as this may

cause serious and expensive da-

mage to the transmission. If it is

necessary to tow the vehicle with

the rear wheels raised, always

use towing dollies under the front

wheels.

When towing CVT models with

the front wheels on towing dol-

lies: Place the ignition switch in

the OFF position, and secure the

steering wheel in a straight-

ahead position with a rope or

similar device. Move the shift

lever to the N (Neutral) position.

When towing a CVT model with

the rear wheels on the ground (if

you do not use towing dollies):

Always release the parking brake.

When towing MT models with the

front wheels on the ground: Place

the ignition switch in the OFF

position, and secure the steering

wheel in a straight-ahead posi-

tion with a rope or similar device.

Move the shift lever to the N

(Neutral) position.

When towing MT models with the

rear wheels on the ground (if you

do not use towing dollies): Always

release the parking brake.

Front wheels on the ground:

NISSAN recommends that towing dollies

be used under the front wheels when

towing your vehicle or the vehicle be

placed on a flatbed tow truck as illu-

strated.

CAUTION

Never tow Continuously Variable

Transmission (CVT) model with the

front wheels on the ground. Doing so

will cause serious and expensive

damage to the drivetrain.

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In case of emergency

Manual Transmission (MT) model:
1. Place the ignition switch in the OFF

position.

2. Secure the steering wheel in a

straight-ahead position with rope or

a similar device.

3. Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)

position.

4. Release the parking brake.
5. Attach the safety chains whenever

towing.

Rear wheels on the ground:

1. Place the ignition switch in the OFF

position.

2. Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)

position.

3. Release the parking brake.
4. Attach safety chains whenever tow-

ing.

All four wheels on the ground:

NISSAN recommends that the vehicle be

placed on a flatbed tow truck as illu-

strated.

CAUTION

Never tow CVT model with all four

wheels on the ground. Doing so will

cause serious and expensive da-

mage to the drivetrain.

Manual Transmission (MT) model:
1. Place the ignition switch in the OFF

position.

2. Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)

position.

3. Release the parking brake.

VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck

vehicle)

WARNING

To avoid vehicle damage, serious

personal injury or death when reco-

vering a stuck vehicle:

Contact a professional towing

service to recover the vehicle if

you have any questions regard-

ing the recovery procedure.

Tow chains or cables must be

attached only to main structural

members of the vehicle.

Do not use the vehicle tie-downs

to tow or free a stuck vehicle.

Only use devices specifically de-

signed for vehicle recovery and

follow the manufacturer’s in-

structions.

Always pull the recovery device

straight out from the front of the

vehicle. Never pull at an angle.

Route recovery devices so they

do not touch any part of the

vehicle except the attachment

point.

If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud,

etc., use a tow strap or other device

designed specifically for vehicle recovery.

Always follow the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions for the recovery device.

Rocking a stuck vehicle

WARNING

Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.

Do not spin your tires at high

speed. This could cause them to

explode and result in serious in-

jury. Parts of your vehicle could

also overheat and be damaged.

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If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud,

etc., use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control

(VDC) system.

2. Make sure the area in front and

behind the vehicle is clear of obstruc-

tions.

3. Turn the steering wheel right and left

to clear an area around the front tires.

4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and

backward.

Shift back and forth between R

(Reverse) and D (Drive) (Continu-

ously Variable Transmission (CVT)

models) or 1st and R (Reverse)

(Manual Transmission (MT) models).

Apply the accelerator as little as

possible to maintain the rocking

motion.

Release the accelerator pedal be-

fore shifting between R and D (CVT

models) or 1st and R (MT models).

Do not spin the tires above 35 MPH

(55 km/h).

5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a

few tries, contact a professional tow-

ing service to remove the vehicle.

WARNING

Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.

Do not spin your tires at high

speed. This could cause them to

explode and result in serious in-

jury. Parts of your vehicle could

also overheat and be damaged.

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Appearance and care

In order to maintain the appearance of

your vehicle, it is important to take proper

care of it.
To protect the paint surfaces, wash your

vehicle as soon as you can:

after a rainfall to prevent possible

damage from acid rain

after driving on coastal roads

when contaminants such as soot, bird

droppings, tree sap, metal particles or

bugs get on the paint surface

when dust or mud builds up on the

surface

Whenever possible, store or park your

vehicle inside a garage or in a covered

area.
When it is necessary to park outside, park

in a shady area or protect the vehicle with

a body cover.

Be careful not to scratch the paint

surface when putting on or removing

the body cover.

WASHING

Wash dirt off the vehicle with a wet

sponge and plenty of water. Clean the

vehicle thoroughly using a mild soap, a

special vehicle soap or general purpose

dishwashing liquid mixed with clean, lu-

kewarm (never hot) water.

CAUTION

Do not use car washes that use

acid in the detergent. Some car

washes, especially brushless

ones, use some acid for cleaning.

The acid may react with some

plastic vehicle components, caus-

ing them to crack. This could

affect their appearance, and also

could cause them not to function

properly. Always check with your

car wash to confirm that acid is

not used.

Do not wash the vehicle with

strong household soap, strong

chemical detergents, gasoline or

solvents.

Do not wash the vehicle in direct

sunlight or while the vehicle body

is hot, as the surface may become

water-spotted.

Avoid using tight-napped or

rough cloths, such as washing

mitts. Care must be taken when

removing caked-on dirt or other

foreign substances so the paint

surface is not scratched or da-

maged.

Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty

of clean water.
Inside flanges, seams and folds on the

doors, hatches and hood are particularly

vulnerable to the effects of road salt.

Therefore, these areas must be regularly

cleaned. Make sure that the drain holes in

the lower edge of the door are open.

Spray water under the body and in the

wheel wells to loosen the dirt and wash

away road salt.
Avoid leaving water spots on the paint

surface by using a damp chamois to dry

the vehicle.

WAXING

Regular waxing protects the paint surface

and helps retain new vehicle appearance.

Polishing is recommended to remove

built-up wax residue and to avoid a

weathered appearance before reapplying

wax.
A NISSAN dealer can assist you in choos-

ing the proper product.

Wax your vehicle only after a thorough

washing. Follow the instructions sup-

plied with the wax.

Do not use a wax containing any

abrasives, cutting compounds or clea-

ners that may damage the vehicle

finish.

Machine compound or aggressive polish-

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ing on a base coat/clear coat paint finish

may dull the finish or leave swirl marks.

REMOVING SPOTS

Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust,

insects, and tree sap as quickly as possi-

ble from the paint surface to avoid lasting

damage or staining. Special cleaning

products are available at a NISSAN dealer

or any automotive accessory stores. It is

recommended that you visit a NISSAN

dealer for these products.

UNDERBODY

In areas where road salt is used in winter,

the underbody must be cleaned regularly.

This will prevent dirt and salt from build-

ing up and causing the acceleration of

corrosion on the underbody and suspen-

sion. Before the winter period and again

in the spring, the underseal must be

checked and, if necessary, re-treated.

GLASS

Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and

dust film from the glass surfaces. It is

normal for glass to become coated with a

film after the vehicle is parked in the hot

sun. Glass cleaner and a soft cloth will

easily remove this film.

CAUTION

When cleaning the inside of the

windows, do not use sharp-edged

tools, abrasive cleaners or chlorine-

based disinfectant cleaners. They

could damage the electrical conduc-

tors, radio antenna elements or rear

window defroster elements.

WHEELS

Wash the wheels when washing the

vehicle to maintain their appearance.

Clean the inner side of the wheels

when the wheel is changed or the

underside of the vehicle is washed.

Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents

or corrosion. Such damage may cause

loss of pressure or poor seal at the tire

bead.

NISSAN recommends that the road

wheels be waxed to protect against

road salt in areas where it is used

during winter.

CAUTION

Do not use abrasive cleaners when

washing the wheels.

ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS

Wash regularly with a sponge dampened

in a mild soap solution, especially during

winter months in areas where road salt is

used. Salt could discolor the wheels if not

removed.

CAUTION

Follow the directions below to avoid

staining or discoloring the wheels:

Do not use a cleaner that uses

strong acid or alkali contents to

clean the wheels.

Do not apply wheel cleaners to

the wheels when they are hot.

The wheel temperature should be

the same as ambient tempera-

ture.

Rinse the wheel to completely

remove the cleaner within 15

minutes after the cleaner is ap-

plied.

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Appearance and care

CHROME PARTS

Clean chrome parts regularly with a non-

abrasive chrome polish to maintain the

finish.

TIRE DRESSING

NISSAN does not recommend the use of

tire dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a

coating to the tires to help reduce dis-

coloration of the rubber. If a tire dressing

is applied to the tires, it may react with

the coating and form a compound. This

compound may come off the tire while

driving and stain the vehicle paint.
If you choose to use a tire dressing, take

the following precautions:

Use a water-based tire dressing. The

coating on the tire dissolves more

easily with an oil-based tire dressing.

Apply a light coat of tire dressing to

help prevent it from entering the tire

tread/grooves (where it would be

difficult to remove).

Wipe off excess tire dressing using a

dry towel. Make sure the tire dressing

is completely removed from the tire

tread/grooves.

Allow the tire dressing to dry as

recommended by tire dressing manu-

facturer.

Occasionally remove loose dust from the

interior trim, plastic parts and seats using

a vacuum cleaner or soft bristled brush.

Wipe the vinyl and leather surfaces with a

clean, soft cloth dampened in mild soap

solution, then wipe clean with a dry soft

cloth.
Regular care and cleaning is required in

order to maintain the appearance of the

leather.
Before using any fabric protector, read

the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Some fabric protectors contain chemicals

that may stain or bleach the seat materi-

al.
Use a cloth dampened only with water, to

clean the meter and gauge lens.

WARNING

Do not use water or acidic cleaners

(hot steam cleaners) on the seat. This

can damage the seat or occupant

classification sensors. This can also

affect the operation of the air bag

system and result in serious perso-

nal injury.

CAUTION

Never use benzine, thinner, or any

similar material.

For cleaning, use a soft cloth,

dampened with water. Never use

a rough cloth, alcohol, benzine,

thinner or any kind of solvent or

paper towel with a chemical

cleaning agent. They will scratch

or cause discoloration to the lens.

Do not spray any liquid such as

water on the meter lens. Spraying

liquid may cause the system to

malfunction.

Small dirt particles can be abra-

sive and damaging to the leather

surfaces and should be removed

promptly. Do not use saddle soap,

car waxes, polishes, oils, cleaning

fluids, solvents, detergents or

ammonia-based cleaners as they

may damage the leather’s natural

finish.

Never use fabric protectors un-

less recommended by the manu-

facturer.

Do not use glass or plastic cleaner

on meter or gauge lens covers. It

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