Starting and driving -> Cold weather driving for Your Nissan Qashqai SUV 2020

COLD WEATHER DRIVING  
apply additional paint near the sonar  
sensors.  
Do not strike or damage the area around  
the sonar sensors. It is recommended  
that you visit a NISSAN dealer if the area  
around the sonar sensors is damaged  
due to a collision.  
FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK  
TIRE EQUIPMENT  
To prevent a door lock from freezing,  
apply deicer through the key hole. If the  
lock becomes frozen, heat the key before  
inserting it into the key hole, or use the  
Intelligent Key system or the remote  
keyless entry key fob.  
SUMMER tires have a tread designed to  
provide superior performance on dry  
pavement. However, the performance of  
these tires will be substantially reduced in  
snowy and icy conditions. If you operate  
your vehicle on snowy or icy roads,  
NISSAN recommends the use of MUD &  
SNOW or ALL SEASON tires on all four  
wheels. It is recommended you consult a  
NISSAN dealer for the tire type, size, speed  
rating and availability information.  
ANTI-FREEZE  
In the winter when it is anticipated that  
the outside temperature will drop below  
32°F (0°C), check the anti-freeze to assure  
proper winter protection. For additional  
information, see “Engine cooling system”  
(P.8-4).  
For additional traction on icy roads,  
studded tires may be used. However,  
some U.S. states and Canadian provinces  
prohibit their use. Check local, state and  
provincial laws before installing studded  
tires.  
Skid and traction capabilities of  
studded snow tires, on wet or dry  
surfaces, may be poorer than that of  
non-studded snow tires.  
BATTERY  
If the battery is not fully charged during  
extremely cold weather conditions, the  
battery fluid may freeze and damage the  
battery. To maintain maximum efficiency,  
the battery should be checked regularly.  
For additional information, see “Battery”  
(P.8-11).  
Tire chains may be used. For details, see  
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER  
“Tire chains” (P.8-36) of this manual.  
If the vehicle is to be left outside without  
anti-freeze, drain the cooling system,  
including the engine block. Refill before  
operating the vehicle. For details, see  
“Engine cooling system” (P.8-4).  
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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) model  
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Whatever the condition, drive  
with caution. Accelerate and slow  
down with care. If accelerating or  
downshifting too fast, the drive  
wheels will lose even more trac-  
tion.  
Allow more stopping distance  
under these conditions. Braking  
should be started sooner than on  
dry pavement.  
If you install snow tires, they must also be  
the same size, brand, construction and  
tread pattern on all four wheels.  
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT  
It is recommended that the following  
items be carried in the vehicle during  
winter:  
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A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to  
remove ice and snow from the win-  
dows and wiper blades.  
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Allow greater following distances  
on slippery roads.  
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A sturdy, flat board to be placed under  
Watch for slippery spots (glare  
ice). These may appear on an  
otherwise clear road in shaded  
areas. If a patch of ice is seen  
ahead, brake before reaching it.  
Try not to brake while on the ice,  
and avoid any sudden steering  
maneuvers.  
the jack to give it firm support.  
A shovel to dig the vehicle out of  
snow-drifts.  
Extra window washer fluid to refill the  
reservoir tank.  
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE  
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Do not use cruise control on  
WARNING  
slippery roads.  
Snow can trap dangerous ex-  
haust gases under your vehicle.  
Keep snow clear of the exhaust  
pipe and from around your vehi-  
cle.  
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Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing  
rain), very cold snow or ice can be  
slick and very hard to drive on.  
The vehicle will have much less  
traction or “grip” under these  
conditions. Try to avoid driving  
on wet ice until the road is salted  
or sanded.  
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