Get Technical and consumer information Guide for Nissan Qashqai SUV 2020

CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED

FLUIDS/LUBRICANTS

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the

procedure instructed in the “8. Do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.

Capacity (approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

Fluid type

Imperial

Metric

US

Measure

Measure Measure

Fuel

55 L

3.8 L

3.6 L

14-1/2 gal 12-1/8 gal

ā See “Fuel information” (P.10-3).

Engine oil^*1

With oil filter change

Without oil filter change

4 qt

3-7/8 qt

3-3/8 qt

3-1/8 qt

ā Genuine “NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN” (or equivalent) is recommended.

ā If the above motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic 0W-20 GF-5 SN

motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. Damage caused by the use of motor oil (or

engine oil) other than as recommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New

Vehicle Limited Warranty. For additional information, see “Engine oil and oil filter

recommendation” (P.10-5).

Drain and refill

^*1: For additional

information, see

“Changing engine

oil and filter” (P.8-

6).

Engine coolant

With reservoir

Reservoir

CVT model

MT model

8.7 L

8.5 L

0.6 L

—

9-1/4 qt

8-3/8 qt

5/8 qt

—

7-5/8 qt

7 qt

1/2 qt

—

ā Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid

ā Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3

ā NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or equivalent) ONLY

in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not equivalent

to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 may damage the CVT. Damage caused by the

use of fluids other than as recommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New

Vehicle Limited Warranty.

ā Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) TRANSELF NFJ 75W-80 or equivalent

ā If Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) TRANSELF NFJ is not available, API GL-4,

Viscosity SAE 75W-80 may be used as a temporary replacement. However, use

Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) TRANSELF NFJ as soon as it is available.

Manual Transmission (MT) gear oil

—

Differential gear oil

Transfer fluid

Brake and clutch fluid

—

ā Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or equivalent

conventional (non-synthetic) oil

Refill to the proper oil level ac-

cording to the instructions in the

“8. Do-it-yourself” section.

ā Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid^*2or equivalent DOT 3

^*2: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.

Multi-purpose grease

Air conditioning system refrigerant

—

ā NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)

ā See “Vehicle identification” (P.10-8) for air conditioner specification label.

ā HFC-134a (R-134a) or HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)

Air conditioning system lubricants

Window washer fluid

—

ā See “Vehicle identification” (P.10-8) for air conditioner specification label.

ā A/C System Oil ND-OIL8(PAG) or ND-OIL12(PAG) or equivalent

4.5 L

1-1/4 gal

1 gal

ā Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or

equivalent

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FUEL INFORMATION

Reformulated gasoline

(MMT). Using fuel containing

MMT may adversely affect vehicle

performance and vehicle emis-

sions. Not all fuel dispensers are

labeled to indicate MMT content,

so you may have to consult your

gasoline retailer for more details.

Note that Federal and California

laws prohibit the use of MMT in

reformulated gasoline.

Use unleaded regular gasoline with an

octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-

Knock Index) number (Research octane

number 91).

Some fuel suppliers are now producing

reformulated gasolines. These gasolines

are specially designed to reduce vehicle

emissions. NISSAN supports efforts to-

wards cleaner air and suggests that you

use reformulated gasoline when avail-

able.

CAUTION

Gasoline containing oxygenates

.

Using a fuel other than that spe-

cified could adversely affect the

emission control system, and

may also affect warranty cover-

age.

Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline contain-

ing oxygenates such as ethanol, MTBE

and methanol with or without advertising

their presence. NISSAN does not recom-

mend the use of fuels of which the

oxygenate content and the fuel compat-

ibility for your vehicle cannot be readily

determined. If in doubt, ask your service

station manager.

.

U.S. government regulations re-

quire ethanol dispensing pumps

to be identified by

a small,

square, orange and black label

with the common abbreviation or

the appropriate percentage for

that region.

.

Under no circumstances should a

leaded gasoline be used, because

this will damage the three-way

catalyst.

Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in

your vehicle. Your vehicle is not

designed to run on E-15 or E-85

fuel. Using E-15 or E-85 fuel in a

vehicle not specifically designed

for E-15 or E-85 fuel can adversely

affect the emission control de-

vices and systems of the vehicle.

Damage caused by such fuel is

not covered by the NISSAN new

vehicle limited warranty.

Gasoline specifications

If you use oxygenate-blend gasoline,

please take the following precautions as

the usage of such fuels may cause vehicle

performance problems and/or fuel sys-

tem damage.

NISSAN recommends using gasoline that

meets the World-Wide Fuel Charter

(WWFC) specifications where it is avail-

able. Many of the automobile manufac-

turers developed this specification to

improve emission control system and

vehicle performance. Ask your service

station manager if the gasoline meets

the WWFC specifications.

.

The fuel should be unleaded and

have an octane rating no lower than

that recommended for unleaded

gasoline.

If an oxygenate-blend, other than

methanol blend is used, it should

contain no more than 10% oxyge-

nate. (MTBE may, however, be added

.

Do not use fuel that contains the

octane booster methylcyclopen-

tadienyl manganese tricarbonyl

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up to 15%.)

label MMT content, not all do, so you may

have to consult your gasoline retailer for

more details.

E-15 fuel

.

E-15 fuel contains more than 10%

oxygenate. E-15 fuel will adversely

affect the emission control devices

and systems of the vehicle and

should not be used. Damage caused

by such fuel is not covered by the

NISSAN new vehicle limited war-

ranty.

E-15 fuel is a mixture of approximately

15% fuel ethanol and 85% unleaded gaso-

line. E-15 can only be used in vehicles

designed to run on E- 15 fuel. Do not use

E-15 in your vehicle. U.S. government

regulations require fuel ethanol dispen-

sing pumps to be identified with small,

square, orange and black label with the

common abbreviation or the appropriate

percentage for that region.

Aftermarket fuel additives

NISSAN does not recommend the use of

any aftermarket fuel additives (for exam-

ple, fuel injector cleaner, octane booster,

intake valve deposit removers, etc.) which

are sold commercially. Many of these

additives intended for gum, varnish or

deposit removal may contain active sol-

vent or similar ingredients that can be

harmful to the fuel system and engine.

If a methanol blend is used, it should

contain no more than 5% methanol

(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). It

E-85 fuel

should also contain

a suitable

amount of appropriate cosolvents

and corrosion inhibitors. If not prop-

erly formulated with appropriate

cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors,

such methanol blends may cause

fuel system damage and/or vehicle

performance problems. At this time,

sufficient data is not available to

ensure that all methanol blends are

suitable for use in NISSAN vehicles.

E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately

85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gaso-

line. E-85 can only be used in a Flexible

Fuel Vehicle (FFV). Do not use E-85 fuel in

your vehicle. U.S. government regulations

require fuel ethanol dispensing pumps to

be identified by a small, square, orange

and black label with the common abbre-

viation or the appropriate percentage for

that region.

Octane rating tips

Using unleaded gasoline with an octane

rating lower than recommended can

cause persistent, heavy “spark knock”.

(Spark knock is

a metallic rapping

noise.) If severe, this can lead to engine

damage. If you detect persistent

a

heavy spark knock even when using

gasoline of the stated octane rating, or

if you hear steady spark knock while

holding a steady speed on level roads, it

is recommended you have a NISSAN

dealer correct the condition. Failure to

correct the condition is misuse of the

vehicle, for which NISSAN is not respon-

sible.

If any driveability problems such as en-

gine stalling and difficult hot-starting are

experienced after using oxygenate-blend

fuels, immediately change to a non-oxy-

genate fuel or a fuel with a low blend of

MTBE.

Take care not to spill gasoline during

refueling. Gasoline containing oxyge-

nates can cause paint damage.

Fuel containing MMT

MMT, or methylcyclopentadienyl manga-

nese tricarbonyl, is an octane boosting

additive. NISSAN does not recommend

the use of fuel containing MMT. Such fuel

may adversely affect vehicle perfor-

mance, including the emissions control

system. Note that while some fuel pumps

Incorrect ignition timing will result in

spark knock, after-run and/or overheat-

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ing, which may cause excessive fuel

consumption or engine damage. If any

of the above symptoms are encountered,

have your vehicle checked. It is recom-

mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for

servicing.

However, now and then you may notice

light spark knock for a short time while

accelerating or driving up hills. This is

not a cause for concern, because you

get the greatest fuel benefit when there

is light spark knock for a short time

under heavy engine load.

JVT0351X

API certification mark

API service symbol

dization and Approval Committee (ILSAC)

certification and SAE viscosity standard.

These oils have the API certification mark

on the front of the container. Oils which

do not have the specified quality label

should not be used as they could cause

engine damage.

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RE-

COMMENDATION

Selecting the correct oil

It is essential to choose the correct grade,

quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure

satisfactory engine life and performance,

see “Capacities and recommended fluids/

lubricants” (P.10-2). NISSAN recommends

the use of an energy conserving oil in

order to improve fuel economy.

Select only engine oils that meet the

American Petroleum Institute (API) certifi-

cation or International Lubricant Standar-

Oil additives

NISSAN does not recommend the use of

oil additives. The use of an oil additive is

not necessary when the proper oil type is

used and maintenance intervals are fol-

lowed.

Oil which may contain foreign matter or

has been previously used should not be

used.

Technical and consumer information 10-5

recommended change interval.

will not harm the earth’s ozone layer.

Although this refrigerant does not affect

the earth’s atmosphere, certain govern-

mental regulations require the recovery

and recycling of any refrigerant during

automotive air conditioning system ser-

vice. A NISSAN dealer has the trained

technicians and equipment needed to

recover and recycle your air conditioning

system refrigerant.

Oil viscosity

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE-

FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RE-

COMMENDATIONS

The air conditioning system in your

NISSAN vehicle must be charged with

the specified refrigerant and compres-

sor oil or equivalent. See the air condi-

tioner specification label. (See “Air

conditioner specification label” (P.10-

10).)

The engine oil viscosity or thickness

changes with temperature. Because of

this, it is important to select the engine oil

viscosity based on the temperatures at

which the vehicle will be operated before

the next oil change. Choosing an oil

viscosity other than that recommended

could cause serious engine damage.

Selecting the correct oil filter

It is recommended you visit a NISSAN

dealer when servicing your air condition-

ing system.

Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with

a high-quality genuine NISSAN oil filter.

When replacing, use a genuine NISSAN oil

filter or its equivalent for the reason

described in “Change intervals”.

.

Type A

— HFC-134a (R-134a)

— A/C system oil ND-OIL8(PAG) or

equivalent

Type B

.

Change intervals

— HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)

The oil and oil filter change intervals for

your engine are based on the use of the

specified quality oils and filters. Using an

engine oil and filter other than the

specified quality, or exceeding recom-

mended oil and filter change intervals

could reduce engine life. Damage to the

engine caused by improper maintenance

or use of incorrect oil and filter quality

and/or viscosity is not covered by the

NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.

— A/C system oil ND-OIL12(PAG) or

equivalent

CAUTION

The use of any other refrigerant or oil

may cause severe damage to the air

conditioning system and may re-

quire the replacement of all air con-

ditioner system components.

Your engine was filled with a high quality

engine oil when it was built. You do not

have to change the oil before the first

The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) or HFO-

1234yf (R-1234yf) in your NISSAN vehicle

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SPECIFICATIONS

WHEELS AND TIRES

Road wheel

ENGINE

Model

Type

Cylinder arrangement

Bore × Stroke

Displacement

MR20DD

Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC

4-cylinder, in-line

3.307 × 3.547 (84.0 × 90.1)

121.86 (1,997)

Type

Size

Offset in

(mm)

16 × 6.5JJ

17 × 7J

1.57 (40)

1.38 (35)

1.57 (40)

1.18 (30)

in (mm)

Conventional

cu in (cm³)

Firing order

Idle speed

Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.) degree/rpm

1-3-4-2

19 × 7J

16 × 4T

rpm

Spare (if so

equipped)

No adjustment is necessary.

Spark plug

Spark plug gap (Normal)

Camshaft operation

DILKAR7D11H

0.043 (1.1)

Timing chain

Standard

in (mm)

Tire

Pressure PSI

(kPa) [Cold]

Type

Size

This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.

215/65R16

98H

215/60R17

96H

33 (230)

35 (240)

Conventional

225/45R19

92W

T145/90 D16

106M

Spare (if so

equipped)

60 (420)

T135/90 D16

102M

Depending on the models, the emergency

tire puncture repair kit is supplied.

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WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING

IN ANOTHER COUNTRY

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

When planning to travel in another

country, you should first find out if the

fuel available is suitable for your vehicle’s

engine.

Using fuel with an octane rating that is

too low may cause engine damage. All

gasoline vehicles must be operated with

unleaded gasoline. Therefore, avoid tak-

ing your vehicle to areas where appro-

priate fuel is not available.

When transferring the registration of

your vehicle to another country, state,

province or district, it may be necessary

to modify the vehicle to meet local laws

and regulations.

The laws and regulations for motor

vehicle emission control and safety stan-

dards vary according to the country,

state, province or district; therefore, vehi-

cle specifications may differ.

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Overall length

Overall width

Overall height

Front tread

Rear tread

in

172.8 (4,388)

72.3 (1,838)

62.5 (1,587)

(mm)

in

(mm)

in

(mm) 63.3 (1,607)*1

in

(mm) 62.8 (1,595)*2

in 62.3 (1,583)

(mm) 62.7 (1,593)*2

62.4 (1,585)

Wheelbase

in

104.2 (2,646)

(mm)

Gross Vehicle

Weight Rating

(GVWR)

Gross Axle

Weight Rating

(GAWR)

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lb (kg)

See the F.M.V.S.S. or

C.M.V.S.S. certifica-

tion label on the

driver’s side center

pillar.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

(VIN) PLATE

The vehicle identification number plate is

attached as shown. This number is the

identification for your vehicle and is used

in the vehicle registration.

Front

Rear

lb (kg)

When any vehicle is to be taken into

another country, state, province or dis-

trict and registered, its modifications,

transportation, and registration are the

responsibility of the user. NISSAN is not

responsible for any inconvenience that

may result.

*1:

Roof rack equipped model

*2: Models with 17 inch wheels

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JVT0286X

STI0785

STI0448

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

(chassis number)

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER

The number is stamped on the engine as

shown.

F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. CERTIFICATION

LABEL

The vehicle identification number is lo-

The Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle

Safety Standards (F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.)

certification label is affixed as shown. This

label contains valuable vehicle informa-

tion, such as: Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-

ings (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating

(GAWR), month and year of manufacture,

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), etc.

Review it carefully.

cated as shown.

Remove the cover to access the number.

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JVT0406X

STI0494

STI0739

EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION

LABEL

The emission control information label is

attached to the underside of the hood as

shown.

TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION

LABEL

The cold tire pressure is shown on the

Tire and Loading Information label affixed

to the pillar as shown.

AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION

LABEL

The air conditioner specification label is

affixed to the underside of the hood as

shown.

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INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION

passengers and cargo.

.

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) -

curb weight plus the combined

weight of passengers and cargo.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-

ing) - maximum total combined

weight of the unloaded vehicle,

passengers, luggage, hitch, trai-

ler tongue load and any other

optional equipment. This infor-

mation is located on the F.M.V.S.

S./C.M.V.S.S. label.

WARNING

.

It is extremely dangerous to

ride in a cargo area inside

the vehicle. In a collision,

people riding in these areas

are more likely to be ser-

iously injured or killed.

.

Do not allow people to ride

in any area of your vehicle

that is not equipped with

seats and seat belts.

Be sure everyone in your

vehicle is in a seat and using

a seat belt properly.

WAJ0068X

.

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

- maximum weight (load) limit

specified for the front or rear

axle. This information is located

on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label.

GCWR (Gross Combined Weight

Rating) - The maximum total

weight rating of the vehicle,

passengers, cargo, and trailer.

Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load

limit, Total load capacity - max-

imum total weight limit specified

of the load (passengers and

cargo) for the vehicle. This is

the maximum combined weight

of occupants and cargo that can

To mount the front license plate , attach

the licence plate to the location marks

(small dimples) of the bumper using the

two screws

provided.

.

TERMS

It is important to familiarize your-

self with the following terms before

loading your vehicle:

.

Curb Weight (actual weight of

your vehicle) - vehicle weight

including: standard and optional

equipment, fluids, emergency

tools, and spare tire assembly.

This weight does not include

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be loaded into the vehicle. If the

vehicle is used to tow a trailer,

the trailer tongue weight must

be included as part of the cargo

load. This information is located

on the Tire and Loading Infor-

mation label.

.

Cargo capacity - permissible

weight of cargo, the subtracted

weight of occupants from the

load limit.

VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY

Do not exceed the load limit of your

vehicle shown as “The combined

weight of occupants and cargo” on

the Tire and Loading Information

label. Do not exceed the number of

occupants shown as “Seating Ca-

pacity” on the Tire and Loading

Information label.

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To get “the combined weight of

occupants and cargo”, add the

weight of all occupants, then add

the total luggage weight. Examples

are shown in the following illustra-

tion.

2. Determine the combined weight

of the driver and passengers

that will be riding in your vehicle.

3. Subtract the combined weight

of the driver and passengers

from XXX kg or XXX lbs.

Steps for determining correct load

limit

1. Locate the statement “The com-

bined weight of occupants and

cargo should never exceed XXX

kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s

placard.

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4. The resulting figure equals the

available amount of cargo and

luggage load capacity. For ex-

ample, if the XXX amount equals

1400 lbs. and there will be five

150 lb. passengers in your vehi-

cle, the amount of available

cargo and luggage load capacity

is 650 lbs. (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) =

650 lbs) or (640 − 340 (5 x 70) =

300 kg.)

5. Determine the combined weight

of luggage and cargo being

loaded on the vehicle. That

weight may not safely exceed

the available cargo and luggage

load capacity calculated in Step

4.

Before driving a loaded vehicle,

confirm that you do not exceed

the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

(GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight

Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle. (See

“Measurement of weights” (P.10-14).)

Also check tires for proper inflation

pressures. See the Tire and Loading

Information label.

backs. In a sudden stop or colli-

sion, unsecured cargo could

cause personal injury.

The child restraint top tether

strap may be damaged by con-

tact with items in the cargo area.

Secure any items in the cargo

area. Your child could be seriously

injured or killed in a collision if the

top tether strap is damaged.

Do not load your vehicle any

heavier than the GVWR or the

maximum front and rear GAWRs.

If you do, parts of your vehicle

can break, tire damage could

occur, or it can change the way

your vehicle handles. This could

result in loss of control and cause

personal injury.

.

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SECURING THE LOAD

There are luggage hooks located in the

cargo area as shown. The hooks can be

used to secure cargo with ropes or other

types of straps.

Do not apply a total load of more than

22 lbs. (10 kg) to a single metal floor

hook when securing cargo.

LOADING TIPS

.

The GVW must not exceed GVWR

or GAWR as specified on the F.M.

V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification la-

bel.

WARNING

.

Do not load the front and rear

axle to the GAWR. Doing so will

exceed the GVWR.

.

Properly secure all cargo with

ropes or straps to help prevent it

from sliding or shifting. Do not

place cargo higher than the seat-

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TOWING A TRAILER

Do not tow a trailer with your

vehicle.

could result in a serious

accident and personal in-

jury. Failures caused by

overloading are not covered

by the vehicle’s warranty.

WARNING

.

Properly secure all cargo

with ropes or straps to help

prevent it from sliding or

shifting. Do not place cargo

higher than the seatbacks.

In a sudden stop or collision,

unsecured cargo could

cause personal injury.

Do not load your vehicle any

heavier than the GVWR or

the maximum front and rear

GAWRs. If you do, parts of

your vehicle can break, tire

damage could occur, or it

can change the way your

vehicle handles. This could

result in loss of control and

cause personal injury.

MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS

Secure loose items to prevent

weight shifts that could affect the

balance of your vehicle. When the

vehicle is loaded, drive to a scale

and weigh the front and the rear

wheels separately to determine

axle loads. Individual axle loads

should not exceed either of the

Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR).

The total of the axle loads should

not exceed the Gross Vehicle

Weight Rating (GVWR). These rat-

ings are given on the vehicle certi-

fication label. If weight ratings are

exceeded, move or remove items to

bring all weights below the ratings.

.

Overloading not only can

shorten the life of your ve-

hicle and the tire, but can

cause unsafe vehicle hand-

ling and longer braking dis-

tances. This may cause a

premature tire failure, which

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FLAT TOWING

FLAT TOWING FOR ALL–WHEEL

DRIVE VEHICLE (if so equipped)

Towing your vehicle with all four wheels

on the ground is sometimes called flat

towing. This method is sometimes used

when towing a vehicle behind a recrea-

tional vehicle, such as a motor home.

FLAT TOWING FOR FRONT-WHEEL

DRIVE VEHICLE (if so equipped)

Towing your vehicle with all four wheels

on the ground is sometimes called flat

towing. This method is sometimes used

when towing a vehicle behind a recrea-

tional vehicle, such as a motor home.

.

For emergency towing proce-

dures refer to “Towing recom-

mended by NISSAN” in the “In

case of emergency” section of

this manual.

Continuously Variable Transmis-

sion (CVT)

To tow a vehicle equipped with a CVT, an

appropriate vehicle dolly MUST be placed

under the towed vehicle’s drive wheels.

Always follow the dolly manufacturer’s

recommendations when using their pro-

duct.

CAUTION

.

Failure to follow these guidelines

can result in severe transmission

damage.

.

Failure to follow these guidelines

can result in severe transmission

damage.

Whenever flat towing your vehi-

cle, always tow forward, never

backward.

Never tow your front wheel drive

vehicle with the front tires on the

ground. Doing so may cause ser-

ious and expensive damage to

the powertrain.

.

Never flat tow your All-Wheel

Drive (AWD) vehicle.

Manual Transmission (MT)

DO NOT tow your All-Wheel Drive

(AWD) vehicle with any wheels on

the ground. Doing so may cause

serious and expensive damage to

the powertrain.

.

Always tow with the Manual Trans-

mission in Neutral.

.

Your vehicle speed should never ex-

ceed 70 MPH (112 km/h) when flat

towing your vehicle.

.

For emergency towing proce-

dures refer to “Towing recom-

mended by NISSAN” (P.6-19).

.

After towing 500 miles, start and idle

the engine with the transmission in

Neutral for two minutes. Failure to idle

the engine after every 500 miles of

towing may cause damage to the

transmission’s internal parts.

.

DO NOT tow your front wheel

drive Continuously Variable

Transmission (CVT) vehicle with

all four wheels on the ground (flat

towing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE

internal transmission parts due

to lack of transmission lubrica-

tion.

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UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

DOT (Department Of Transportation)

Quality Grades: All passenger car tires

must conform to federal safety require-

ments in addition to these grades.

Quality grades can be found where ap-

plicable on the tire sidewall between

tread shoulder and maximum section

width. For example:

all passenger car tires must meet under

the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-

dard No. 109. Grades B and A represent

higher levels of performance on the

laboratory test wheel than the minimum

required by law.

TRACTION AA, A, B AND C

The traction grades, from highest to low-

est, are AA, A, B and C. Those grades

represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet

pavement as measured under controlled

conditions on specified government test

surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire

marked C may have poor traction perfor-

mance.

WARNING

Treadwear 200 Traction AA Tempera-

ture A

The temperature grade for this tire is

established for a tire that is properly

inflated and not overloaded. Exces-

sive speed, under-inflation, or exces-

sive loading, either separately or in

combination, can cause heat build-

up and possible tire failure.

TREADWEAR

WARNING

The treadwear grade is a comparative

rating based on the wear rate of the tire

when tested under controlled conditions

on a specified government test course.

For example, a tire graded 150 would

wear one and one-half

The traction grade assigned to this

tire is based on straight-ahead brak-

ing traction tests, and does not

include acceleration, cornering, hy-

droplaning, or peak traction charac-

teristics.

(1 1/2) times as well on the government

course as a tire graded 100. The relative

performance of tires depends upon ac-

tual conditions of their use, however, and

may depart significantly from the norm

due to variations in driving habits, service

practices and differences in road charac-

teristics and climate.

TEMPERATURE A, B AND C

The temperature grades A (the highest),

B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance

to the generation of heat and its ability to

dissipate heat when tested under con-

trolled conditions on a specified indoor

laboratory test wheel. Sustained high

temperature can cause the material of

the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life,

and excessive temperature can lead to

sudden tire failure. The grade C corre-

sponds to a level of performance which

10-16 Technical and consumer information

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

Your vehicle is covered by the following

emission warranties.

For USA:

For USA

You may notify NISSAN by contact-

ing our Consumer Affairs Depart-

ment, toll-free, at 1-800-NISSAN-1.

If you believe that your vehicle has

a defect which could cause a crash

or could cause injury or death, you

should immediately inform the Na-

tional Highway Traffic Safety Ad-

ministration (NHTSA) in addition to

notifying NISSAN.

If NHTSA receives similar com-

plaints, it may open an investiga-

tion, and if it finds that a safety

defect exists in a group of vehicles,

it may order a recall and remedy

campaign. However, NHTSA cannot

become involved in individual pro-

blems between you, your dealer, or

NISSAN.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the

Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-

888- 327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-

9153); go to http://www.safercar.

gov; or write to: Administrator,

NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW.,

Washington, D.C. 20590. You can

also obtain other information

about motor vehicle safety from

http://www.safercar.gov.

.

Emission Defects Warranty

Emissions Performance Warranty

For Canada

If you believe that your vehicle has

a defect which could cause a crash

or could cause injury or death, you

should immediately inform Trans-

port Canada in addition to notifying

NISSAN.

If Transport Canada receives com-

plaints, it may open an investiga-

tion, and if it finds that a safety

defect exists in a group of vehicles,

it may request that NISSAN con-

duct a recall campaign. However,

Transport Canada cannot become

involved in individual problems be-

tween you, your dealer, or NISSAN.

You may contact Transport Cana-

da’s Defect Investigations and Re-

calls Division toll free at 1-800-333-

0510. You may also report safety

defects online at: https://

wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/

PCDB-BDPP/fc-cp.aspx?lang=eng

(English speakers) or https://

Details of these warranties may be found

with other vehicle warranties in your

Warranty Information Booklet which

comes with your vehicle. If you did not

receive a Warranty Information Booklet,

or it has become lost, you may obtain a

replacement by writing to:

.

Nissan North America, Inc.

Consumer Affairs Department

P.O. Box 685003

Franklin, TN 37068-5003

For Canada:

Emission Control System Warranty

Details of this warranty may be found

with other vehicle warranties in your

Warranty Information Booklet which

comes with your vehicle. If you did not

receive a Warranty Information Booklet,

or it has become lost, you may obtain a

replacement by writing to:

.

Nissan Canada Inc.

5290 Orbitor Drive

Mississauga, Ontario,

L4W 4Z5

Technical and consumer information 10-17

READINESS FOR INSPECTION/

MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST

condition”. Before taking the I/M test,

check the vehicle’s inspection/mainte-

nance test readiness condition. Place the

ignition switch in the ON position without

starting the engine. If the Malfunction

Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for

20 seconds and then blinks for 10 sec-

onds, the I/M test condition is “not ready”.

If the MIL does not blink after 20 seconds,

the I/M test condition is “ready”.

wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/

PCDB-BDPP/fc-cp.aspx?lang=fra

(French speakers).

WARNING

A vehicle equipped with All-Wheel

Drive (AWD) should never be tested

using a two wheel dynamometer

(such as the dynamometers used by

some states for emissions testing),

or similar equipment. Make sure you

inform test facility personnel that

your vehicle is equipped with AWD

before it is placed on a dynam-

ometer. Using the wrong test equip-

ment may result in transmission

damage or unexpected vehicle

movement which could result in

serious vehicle damage or personal

injury.

Additional information concerning

motor vehicle safety may be ob-

tained from Transport Canada’s

Road Safety Information Centre at

1-800-333-0371 or online at www.

tc.gc.ca/roadsafety (English speak-

ers) or www.tc.gc.ca/securiterou-

tiere (French speakers).

To notify NISSAN of any safety

concerns please contact our Con-

sumer Information Centre toll free

at 1-800-387-0122.

It is recommended you visit a NISSAN

dealer to set “ready condition” or to

prepare the vehicle for testing.

Due to legal requirements in some states/

areas or provinces, your vehicle may be

required to be in what is called the “ready

condition” for an Inspection/Maintenance

(I/M) test of the emission control system.

The vehicle is set to the “ready condition”

when it is driven through certain driving

patterns. Usually, the “ready condition”

can be obtained by ordinary usage of

the vehicle.

If a powertrain system component is

repaired or the battery is disconnected,

the vehicle may be reset to a “not ready

10-18 Technical and consumer information

EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)

This vehicle is equipped with an Event

Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of

an EDR is to record, in certain crash or

near crash-like situations, such as an air

bag deployment or hitting a road obsta-

cle, data that will assist in understanding

how a vehicle’s systems performed. The

EDR is designed to record data related to

vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a

short period of time, typically 30 seconds

or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed

to record such data as:

could combine the EDR data with the type

of personally identifying data routinely

acquired during a crash investigation.

.

Vehicle information including distance

to vehicle ahead and lateral position

Information on the operation of the

ProPILOT assist and other crash

avoidance features

To read data recorded by an EDR, special

equipment is required and access to the

vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition

to the vehicle manufacturer and NISSAN

dealer, other parties, such as law enforce-

ment, that have the special equipment,

can read the information if they have

access to the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data

will only be accessed with the consent of

the vehicle owner or lessee or as other-

wise required or permitted by law.

ADDITIONAL DATA RECORDING (on

vehicles equipped with optional

ProPILOT assist)

If your vehicle is equipped with the

optional ProPILOT assist, it will also be

equipped with supplemental data record-

ing function intended to assist in under-

standing how ProPILOT assist performs in

certain nontrivial crash or near-crash

scenarios. Specifically, supplemental re-

cording is designed to capture the follow-

ing:

.

ProPILOT assist malfunction diagnosis

information

External images from the multi-sen-

sing front camera (Available only

when the SRS air bag or AEB with

pedestrian detection system is acti-

vated)

.

How various systems in your vehicle

The ProPILOT assist does not record

conversations, sounds or images of the

inside of the vehicle.

were operating;

.

Whether or not the driver and passen-

ger safety belts were buckled/fas-

tened;

How far (if at all) the driver was

depressing the accelerator and/or

brake pedal; and,

To read this supplemental data, special

equipment is required and access to the

vehicle or the recording unit is needed.

This supplemental data will only be ac-

cessed with the consent of the vehicle

owner or lessee or as otherwise required

or permitted by law. If downloaded,

NISSAN and third parties entrusted by

NISSAN may use the data recorded for the

purpose of improving NISSAN’s vehicle

safety performance.

.

How fast the vehicle was traveling.

Sounds are not recorded.

These data can help provide a better

understanding of the circumstances in

which crashes and injuries occur.

NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your

vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation

occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR

under normal driving conditions and no

personal data (e.g. name, gender, age and

crash location) are recorded. However,

other parties, such as law enforcement,

NISSAN and third parties entrusted by

NISSAN will not disclose/provide the re-

corded data to a third party except:

.

Driver operational status of the accel-

erator, brakes, steering, etc.

.

Detection status of a vehicle ahead

and lane markers

.

With the consent of the vehicle owner

or with the consent of the lessee

Technical and consumer information 10-19

OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE

MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION

Genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for this

model year and prior can be purchased. A

genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the

best source of service and repair informa-

tion for your vehicle. This manual is the

same one used by the factory trained

technicians working at a NISSAN dealer.

Genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals can

also be purchased.

.

In response to an official request from

law enforcement, court order, govern-

mental agency, or other legally en-

forceable request

For research purposes after the data

is modified such that it is no longer

tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle

owner (anonymized)

In the USA:

For current pricing and availability of

genuine NISSAN Service Manuals con-

tact:

www.nissan-techinfo.com

For current pricing and availability of

genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals con-

tact:

1-800-247-5321

In Canada:

To purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN

Service Manual or Owner’s Manual for this

model year and prior please contact a

NISSAN dealer. For the phone number

and location of a NISSAN dealer in your

area call the NISSAN Information Center

at 1-800-387-0122 and a bilingual NISSAN

representative will assist you.

10-20 Technical and consumer information

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