IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
4. Shift the shift lever (MT models) into the N (Neu-
tral) position, Automatic (DCT) transmission
models: move the shift lever to the P (Park) posi-
tion.
14. If the level is low, remove the engine coolant res-
ervoir cap and add coolant slowly into the res-
ervoir. After refilling the reservoir to the MAX
level, install the reservoir cap.
WARNING
Never continue driving if the engine of your
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vehicle overheats. Doing so could cause a ve-
hicle fire.
DO NOT STOP THE ENGINE.
Never open the bonnet if steam is coming out.
WARNING
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5. Open all windows.
Never remove the radiator cap (where fitted)
Before removing the engine coolant reservoir
cap and to avoid the danger of being scalded,
cover the reservoir cap with a rag and loosen
the reservoir cap to the first notch to allow the
steam to escape.
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6. Switch off the air conditioner system (where fit-
ted).
or engine coolant reservoir cap when the en-
gine is hot. If the radiator cap (where fitted) or
engine coolant reservoir cap is removed while
the engine is hot, pressurised hot water will
spurt out and possibly cause burning, scald-
ing or serious injury.
7. Set the heater or air conditioner temperature
control to maximum “HOT” and fan speed control
to maximum speed.
15. Close the bonnet.
8. Exit the vehicle.
If steam or coolant is coming out of the en-
gine, stand clear of the vehicle to prevent get-
ting injured.
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Have your vehicle inspected or repaired by a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop.
9. Visually inspect and listen for steam or coolant
escaping from the radiator before opening the
bonnet. Wait until no steam or coolant can be
seen before proceeding.
The engine cooling fan will start whenever the
coolant temperature exceeds preset degrees.
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10. Open the bonnet. For details, see “Bonnet” in the
“3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments” section.
Be careful not to allow your hands, hair, jewel-
lery or clothing to come into contact with, or
get caught in, the cooling fan or drive belts.
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11. Visually check if the cooling fan is running.
12. Visually check the radiator and radiator hoses
for leakage.
If the engine of your vehicle is overheating (indi-
cated by the engine coolant temperature gauge) or
if you feel a lack of engine power, detect unusual
noise, etc., proceed as follows:
WARNING
If coolant is leaking, the cooling fan belt is
missing or loose or the cooling fan is not run-
ning, stop the engine.
1. Move and park the vehicle safely off the road and
away from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flasher lights.
3. Apply the parking brake.
13. After the engine cools down, check the coolant
level in the engine coolant reservoir with the en-
gine running. Do not open the radiator cap
(where fitted).
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