Do-it-yourself -> Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid for Your Nissan Qashqai SUV 2020

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE  
TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID  
BRAKE AND CLUTCH (if so equipped) FLUID  
When checking or replacement is re-  
quired, we recommend a NISSAN dealer  
for servicing.  
For additional brake and clutch fluid  
information, see “Capacities and recom-  
mended fluids/lubricants” (P.10-2) of this  
manual.  
WARNING  
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Prolonged and repeated contact  
with used engine oil may cause  
skin cancer.  
Try to avoid direct skin contact  
with used oil. If skin contact is  
made, wash thoroughly with soap  
or hand cleaner as soon as pos-  
sible.  
CAUTION  
WARNING  
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NISSAN recommends using Gen-  
uine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or  
equivalent) ONLY in NISSAN CVTs.  
Do not mix with other fluids.  
Do not use Automatic transmis-  
sion fluid (ATF) or Manual Trans-  
mission fluid in a NISSAN CVT, as  
it may damage the CVT. Damage  
caused by the use of fluids other  
than as recommended is not  
covered by the NISSAN’s New  
Vehicle Limited Warranty.  
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Use only new fluid from a sealed  
container. Old, inferior or con-  
taminated fluid may damage the  
brake and clutch systems. The  
use of improper fluids can da-  
mage the brake and clutch sys-  
tems, and affect the vehicle’s  
stopping ability.  
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Keep used engine oil out of reach  
of children.  
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Clean the filler cap before remov-  
ing.  
Brake and clutch fluid is poiso-  
nous and should be stored care-  
fully in marked containers out of  
the reach of children.  
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Using fluids that are not equiva-  
lent to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid  
NS-3 may also damage the CVT.  
Damage caused by the use of  
fluids other than as recom-  
mended is not covered by the  
NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited  
Warranty.  
CAUTION  
Do not spill the fluid on any painted  
surfaces. This will damage the paint.  
If fluid is spilled, immediately wash  
the surface with water.  
Do-it-yourself 8-9  
WINDOW WASHER FLUID  
Type A: Check the fluid level in the  
window washer reservoir. If the fluid level  
is low, add window washer fluid.  
Type B: To check the fluid level, use your  
finger to plug the center hole  
of the  
cap/tube assembly, then remove it from  
the reservoir. If there is no fluid in the  
tube, add fluid.  
Add a washer solvent to the washer for  
better cleaning. In the winter season, add  
a windshield washer antifreeze. Follow  
the manufacturer’s instructions for the  
mixture ratio.  
Fill the window washer fluid reservoir  
JVM0788X  
JVM0789X  
periodically.  
Type A  
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the  
Add fluid when the low washer fluid  
warning appears (if so equipped).  
Refill the reservoir more frequently when  
driving conditions require an increased  
amount of window washer fluid.  
fluid is below the MIN line  
or the brake  
warning light comes on, add Genuine  
NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or  
equivalent DOT 3 fluid up to the MAX line  
. If fluid must be added frequently, the  
system should be checked. It is recom-  
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this  
service.  
Recommended fluid:  
Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Con-  
centrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equiva-  
lent  
JVM0380X  
Type B  
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