Get Do-it-yourself -> Engine compartment check locations Guide for Nissan Qashqai SUV 2020

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS

A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is also

available. (See “Owner’s manual/service

manual order information” (P.10-20).)

You should be aware that incomplete or

improper servicing may result in operat-

ing difficulties or excessive emissions, and

could affect your warranty coverage. If in

doubt about any servicing, it is recom-

mended you have it done by a NISSAN

dealer.

off and wait until it cools down.

Avoid direct contact with used

engine oil and coolant. Impro-

perly disposed engine oil, and

engine coolant and/or other ve-

hicle fluids can damage the en-

vironment. Always conform to

local regulations for disposal of

vehicle fluid.

Never leave the engine or the CVT

related component harnesses

disconnected while the ignition

switch is in the ON position.

Never connect or disconnect the

battery or any transistorized

component while the ignition

switch is in the ON position.

Your vehicle is equipped with an

automatic engine cooling fan. It

may come on at any time without

warning, even if the ignition key is

in the OFF position and the en-

gine is not running. To avoid

injury, always disconnect the ne-

gative battery cable before work-

ing near the fan.

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Remove the air duct if necessary.

To remove the air duct

1. Remove the clips

with a suitable

tool.

2. Loosen the bolt with a suitable tool.

3. Pull the air duct upward and then

sideways.

To install the air duct, perform the in-

stallation procedure in reverse order.

This “8. Do-it-yourself” section gives in-

structions regarding only those items

which are relatively easy for an owner to

perform.

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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

The engine cooling system is filled at the

factory with a pre-diluted mixture of 50%

Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/

Coolant (blue) and 50% water to provide

year-round anti-freeze and coolant pro-

tection. The anti-freeze solution contains

rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional

engine cooling system additives are not

necessary.

WARNING

Never remove the radiator or

coolant reservoir cap when the

engine is hot. Wait until the en-

gine and radiator cool down.

Serious burns could be caused

by high pressure fluid escaping

from the radiator. See precau-

tions in “If your vehicle overheats”

(P.6-16) of this manual.

The radiator is equipped with a

pressure type radiator cap. To

prevent engine damage, use only

a genuine NISSAN radiator cap.

If the engine was stopped soon

when the engine is hot, the cool-

ing fan may operate for approxi-

mately 10 minutes after the

engine was stopped to cool the

components in the engine com-

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Engine oil dipstick

Battery

Fuse/fusible link box

MR20DD ENGINE MODEL

Engine coolant reservoir

Engine oil filler cap

For Manual Transmission (MT) Model

Brake and clutch* fluid reservoir

Air cleaner

Window washer fluid reservoir

Drive belt

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partment. When the cooling fan is

operating, be sure that hands or

other items do not get caught in

it.

low the coolant manufacture’s

instructions to maintain mini-

mum antifreeze protection to

-34°F (-37°C). The use of other

types of coolant solutions other

than Genuine NISSAN Long Life

Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or

equivalent may damage the en-

gine cooling system.

The life expectancy of the fac-

tory-fill coolant is 105,000 miles

(168,000 km) or 7 years. Mixing

any other type of coolant other

than Genuine NISSAN Long Life

Antifreeze/Coolant (blue), includ-

ing Genuine NISSAN Long Life

Antifreeze/Coolant (green), or

the use of non-distilled water will

reduce the life expectancy of the

factory-fill coolant. Refer to the

“9. Maintenance and schedules”

section of this manual for more

details.

CAUTION

Never use any cooling system

additives such as radiator sealer.

Additives may clog the cooling

system and cause damage to

the engine, transmission and/or

cooling system.

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When adding or replacing cool-

ant, be sure to use only Genuine

NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/

Coolant (blue) or equivalent. Gen-

uine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/

Coolant (blue) is pre-diluted to

provide antifreeze protection to

-34°F(-37°C). If additional freeze

protection is needed due to

weather where you operate your

vehicle, add Genuine NISSAN Long

Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)

concentrate following the direc-

tions on the container. If an

equivalent coolant other than

Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-

freeze/Coolant (blue) is used, fol-

CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL

Check the coolant level in the reservoir

when the engine is cold. If the coolant

level is below the MIN level , open the

reservoir cap and add coolant up to the

MAX level . If the reservoir is empty,

check the coolant level in the radiator

when the engine is cold. If there is

insufficient coolant in the radiator, fill the

radiator with coolant up to the filler

opening and also add it to the reservoir

up to the MAX level

Tighten the cap securely after adding

engine coolant.

If the cooling system frequently re-

quires coolant, have it checked. It is

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ENGINE OIL

recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer

for this service.

CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT

A NISSAN dealer can change the engine

coolant. The service procedure can be

found in the NISSAN Service Manual.

ing. Do not overfill

6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.

It is normal to add some oil between oil

maintenance intervals or during the

break-in period, depending on the se-

verity of operating conditions.

Improper servicing can result in re-

duced heater performance and engine

overheating.

CAUTION

Oil level should be checked regularly.

Operating the engine with an insuffi-

cient amount of oil can damage the

engine, and such damage is not

covered by the warranty.

WARNING

To avoid being scalded, never

change the coolant when the

engine is hot.

Never remove the radiator or

coolant reservoir cap when the

engine is hot. Serious burns could

be caused by high pressure fluid

escaping from the radiator.

Avoid direct skin contact with

used coolant. If skin contact is

made, wash thoroughly with soap

or hand cleaner as soon as pos-

sible.

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CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL

CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and

apply the parking brake.

2. Run the engine until it reaches oper-

ating temperature.

3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than

10 minutes for the oil to drain back

into the oil pan.

WARNING

Used oil must be disposed of

properly. Never pour or dump oil

into the ground, canals, rivers,

etc. It should be disposed of at

proper waste facilities. NISSAN

recommends having your oil

changed by a NISSAN dealer.

4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.

Reinsert it all the way.

5. Remove the dipstick again and check

the oil level. It should be within the

Keep coolant out of the reach of

children and pets.

Be careful not to burn yourself, as

range . If the oil level is below

the engine oil may be hot.

remove the oil filler cap and pour

recommended oil through the open-

Engine coolant must be disposed of

properly. Check your local regulations.

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Do-it-yourself -> Engine compartment check locations for Your Nissan Qashqai SUV 2020

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