Nissan Qashqai Qashqai 2022-2024 FLAT TYRE Car Owner Manuals

Flat Tyre — Overview

In case of a flat tyre, follow the instructions as described below.

Stopping the Vehicle

WARNING

• Make sure that the parking brake is securely applied.
• For Manual Transmission (MT) models: Make sure the transmission is in the R (Reverse) position.
• For Xtronic transmission models: Make sure that the transmission is in the P (Park) position.
• Never change tyres when the vehicle is on a slope, ice or a slippery area. This is hazardous.
• Never change tyres if oncoming traffic is close to your vehicle. Wait for professional road assistance.

1. Safely move the vehicle off the road, away from traffic.
2. Switch on the hazard warning flashers.
3. Park on a level surface.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission (MT models) into the R (Reverse) position. For Xtronic models, press the P position switch to shift the transmission to P (Park).
6. Turn off the engine.
7. Open the bonnet in order to:
   • Warn other traffic.
   • Signal to professional road assistance that you require assistance.
8. Have all passengers exit the vehicle and stand in a safe place, away from traffic and clear of the vehicle.

Changing Flat Tyre (Models with Spare Wheel, where fitted)

Blocking the Wheels

WARNING

Make sure to block the appropriate wheel to prevent the vehicle from moving, which may cause personal injury.

Place suitable blocks in front of and behind the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tyre to prevent the vehicle from moving when it is on the jack.

Getting the Tools and Spare Wheel

The spare wheel, jack and tools are located inside the luggage compartment.

1. Open the tailgate.
2. Remove the luggage boards and luggage compartment floor cover.
3. Remove the retainer by turning it anticlockwise.
4. If you have a subwoofer speaker fitted, lift it out carefully and place it in a safe position away from the spare wheel. Do not strain the cable attached to the subwoofer.
5. Remove the jack, tools and spare wheel.

Removing Wheel Cover (where fitted)

WARNING

Take care when removing the wheel cover as the cover may detach suddenly.

Remove the wheel cover as illustrated with a suitable tool or carefully remove the wheel cover with both hands.

Removing the Wheel

WARNING

• Make sure to read the caution label attached to the jack body before use.
• DO NOT GET UNDER A VEHICLE THAT IS SUPPORTED BY A JACK.
• Never use a jack which was not provided with your vehicle.
• The jack provided with your vehicle is designed only to lift your vehicle during a tyre change.
• Use the correct jacking points. Never use any other part of the vehicle for jack support.
• Never lift the vehicle more than necessary.
• Never use blocks on or under the jack.
• Do not start or run the engine while the vehicle is on the jack. The vehicle may move suddenly and cause an accident.
• Never allow passengers to stay in the vehicle while the tyre is off the ground.
• Remove all loads before lifting the vehicle with the jack.

Jacking Points

1. Place the jack directly under the jacking point as illustrated so that the top of the jack contacts the vehicle at the jacking point.

CAUTION: The jack should be placed on firm, level ground.

2. Align the centre of both the jack head and the notches at the jacking point as shown.
3. Fit the groove of the jack head between the two notches as shown.