Get In case of emergency -> If your vehicle overheats Guide for Nissan X Trail SUV 2020

PUSH STARTING

IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing

the vehicle.

Stop System, as this may cause early

deterioration of the battery or a malfunc-

tion of the Stop/Start System or Idling

Stop System. For the battery, it is recom-

mended to use Genuine NISSAN parts. For

more information, contact a NISSAN deal-

er.

For model with Stop/Start System or

Idling Stop System, it may take some

time until Stop/Start System or Idling

Stop System activates when the battery

is replaced or the battery terminal is

disconnected for extended periods and

then reconnected. Also, in the first trip

after the jump starting, Idling Stop Sys-

tem will not be activated.

WARNING:

Never continue driving if your vehicle

overheats. Doing so could cause a vehicle

fire.

CAUTION:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

or Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)/Man-

ual Transmission (MT) model cannot be

started by pushing. Attempting to do so

may cause damage to the transmission.

Never open the hood if steam is coming

out.

Never remove the radiator cap or the

engine coolant reservoir cap while the

engine is hot. If the radiator or coolant

reservoir cap is removed when the en-

gine is hot, pressurized hot water will

spurt out and possibly cause burning,

scalding or serious injury.

If steam or coolant is coming from the

engine, stand clear of the vehicle to

prevent getting scalded.

The engine cooling fan can start at any

time when the coolant temperature ex-

ceeds preset degrees.

Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,

jewelry or clothing to come into contact

with, or to get caught in the cooling fan or

drive belts.

Three-way catalyst equipped model

should not be started by pushing. At-

tempting to do so may cause damage to

the three-way catalyst.

Never try to start the engine by towing.

When the engine starts, the forward

surge could cause the vehicle to collide

with the towing vehicle.

Stop/Start System or Idling Stop System

equipped model cannot be started by

pushing the vehicle.

If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by the

high temperature indicator), or if you feel a lack

of engine power, detect unusual noise, etc.,

take the following steps:

1. Safely move the vehicle off the road away

from traffic.

2. Turn on the hazard indicator flasher lights.

3. Apply the parking brake.

4. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)/

Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) model:

Move the shift lever to the “P” (Park)

position.

Manual Transmission (MT) model: Move the

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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE

When towing your vehicle, local regulations for

towing must be followed. Incorrect towing

equipment could damage your vehicle. To

assure proper towing and to prevent acciden-

tal damage to your vehicle, NISSAN recom-

mends that you have professional road

assistance personnel tow your vehicle. It is

advisable to have the professional road assis-

tant carefully read the following precautions.

shift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position.

DO NOT STOP THE ENGINE.

5. Open all the windows.

6. Turn off the air conditioner. Move the

temperature control to maximum hot and

the fan control to high speed.

TOWING RECOMMENDED BY NISSAN

Towing Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)/All-

Wheel Drive (AWD) model

7. Get out from the vehicle.

8. Visually inspect and listen for steam or

coolant escaping from the radiator before

opening the hood. Wait until no steam or

coolant can be seen before proceeding.

9. Open the engine hood.

10. Visually inspect if the cooling fan is running.

TOWING PRECAUTIONS

Be sure that the transmission, steering

system, and drivetrain are in working con-

dition before towing. If any units are

damaged, the vehicle must be towed using

a dolly or flatbed tow truck. (Two-Wheel

Drive (2WD) model)

NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be

towed with the driving (front) wheels off

the ground. (Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) model)

11. Visually inspect the radiator and radiator

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hoses for leakage.

4WD/AWD model

If the cooling fan is not running or the

coolant is leaking, stop the engine.

Always attach safety chains before towing.

Never ride in a vehicle that is being towed.

12. After the engine cools down, check the

coolant level in the reservoir with the

engine running. Do not open the radiator

cap.

Never get under your vehicle after it has

been lifted by a tow truck.

13. Add coolant to the reservoir if necessary.

Never tow Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)/All-

Wheel Drive (AWD) model with any of the

wheels on the ground as this may cause

serious and expensive damage to the

drivetrain.

Have your vehicle inspected/repaired at

NISSAN dealer.

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4WD/AWD model

NISSAN recommends that towing dollies be

used under the front or rear wheels when

towing your vehicle or the vehicle be placed on

a flatbed tow truck as illustrated.

CAUTION:

Never tow 4WD/AWD with any of the wheels

on the ground. Doing so will cause serious

and expensive damage to the drivetrain.

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