2008 NISSAN QASHQAI Ignition

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Seat belt reminder chime
A chime will sound for approximately 90 seconds if
the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 km/h (9 MPH) and
the driver’s seat belt or front passenger’s seat belt,
if occupied is not securely fastened. See “Ignition
knob warning (Intelligent Key models)” later in this
section.
Key reminder buzzer (Intelligent Key
models)
The external buzzer will beep 3 times if:
The Intelligent Key is removed from the vehicle
while the ignition is not in the LOCK position.
The vehicle is being locked remotely or using an
outside door lock switch and the Intelligent Key
has been left inside the vehicle.
Park reminder chime (AT or CVT
models)
A chime will sound if the ignition switch is turned to
LOCK and the gear selector lever is not in the P
(Park) position.
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The design of the warnings and alerts may differ
depending on the model.
j1 Door open warning
This warning appears if any of the doors are open or
not closed securely. The vehicle icon indicates
which door is open on the display.
j2 Back door open warning
This warning appears if the back door is open or not
closed securely. When the door is to be left open,
e.g. when you transport a long load, push the
switch or the steering wheel switchji (where fit-
ted) to confirm.
j3 Seat belt warning (Rear seat or 2nd
row)
The seat belt warning indicates the seating position
when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position
and disappears when:
All related seat belts have been securely fas-
tened.
Theswitch or the steering wheel switchji
(where fitted) is pushed.
Approximately 35 seconds after engine start.
WARNING
Seat belts for 3rd row seats (where fitted) are not
part of the seat belt warning light monitoring sys-
tem.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine For more information, see “Seat belts” in the
“1. Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental
restraint system” section
j4 Ignition knob warning (Intelligent Key
models)
The warning appears when the ignition knob is left
in the Acc or “OFF” position instead of completely
being turned to the LOCK position.
If this warning appears, turn the ignition knob to the
LOCK position.
When the ignition knob is in the ON position, a
buzzer will sound twice and the ignition knob warn-
ing shows when the ignition knob is turned to the
Acc or “OFF” position. This is to warn the driver that
the ignition knob is not in the LOCK position.
MT models:
Depress the ignition PUSH release button and turn
the ignition knob to the LOCK position.
AT or CVT models:
Make sure the gear selector lever is in the P (Park)
position and then turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK position.
See “Ignition knob (where fitted)” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section for further details.
CAUTION
The steering wheel can only be locked when
the ignition knob is in the LOCK position. Make
sure the ignition knob is in the LOCK position
before leaving the vehicle.
The emergency key can only be removed at
the LOCK position. Make sure the ignition
knob is in the LOCK position before removing
the emergency key.
See “Steering lock” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section for further details.
j5 Steering wheel lock warning
The warning appears when the ignition knob is
pressed, but not turned to the Acc or “OFF” posi-
tion within a short period. Move the steering wheel
to release the lock and turn the ignition knob to Acc
or ON. The warning will turn off in approximately 5
seconds.
See “Steering lock” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section for further details.
j6 Brake/Clutch warning (where fitted)
When starting your vehicle, it is necessary to oper-
ate the brake (CVT and AT models) or clutch pedal
(MT models).
For more information, see “Starting the engine” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section.
j7 Handbrake reminder
The reminder will come on if the handbrake is on
whilst the vehicle is being driven.
A buzzer will also sound.
j8 Intelligent Key detection warning
If the Intelligent Key is taken outside of the vehicle
ID recognition zone while the ignition knob is in the
Acc or ON position, the Intelligent Key detection
warning will be displayed and a buzzer will sound.
The Intelligent Key detection warning disappears
when the Intelligent Key is placed back in the pas-
senger compartment.
The message also appears when you try to start the
vehicle if the Intelligent Key is not detected within
the vehicle.
For more information, see “Integrated keyfob/re-
mote control system” in the “3. Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section.
j9 Intelligent Key low battery warning
The Intelligent Key low battery warning may show if
a low battery voltage is detected when the ignition
knob is turned from “OFF” to the ON position.
For more information, see “Integrated keyfob/Intel-
ligent Key battery replacement” in the “8. Mainte-
nance and do-it-yourself” section.
j10Intelligent Key system fault warning
CAUTION
If the Intelligent Key system fault warning comes
on, it may indicate a system malfunction. We rec-
ommend that you contact a NISSAN dealer or
qualified workshop for repair.
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mote control system” in the “3. Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section.
j11Intelligent Key convenience mode alert
The Intelligent Key convenience mode alert shows
to confirm that convenience mode has been acti-
vated. See “Switching from Convenience mode to
Anti-hijack mode” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
j12Intelligent Key anti–hijack alert
The Intelligent Key anti–hijack alert shows to con-
firm that anti-hijack mode has been activated. See
“Switching from Convenience mode to Anti-hijack
mode” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
j13Engine oil level information
When turning the ignition to the ON position, the oil
message indicates the oil level.
The [Oil level OK] message indicates the oil level is
sufficient for driving. Push the
switch or the
steering wheel switchji (where fitted) when the
[Oil level OK] message shows to see a more de-
tailed oil level. (See Oil level
j14 )
NOTE
The [Oil level OK] message indication is dis-
played after the ignition switch has been turned
to the ON position and other warnings have been
shown. CAUTION
The engine oil level check is not designed to indi-
cate a low oil level. Use the dipstick to check the
oil level.
See “Engine oil” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.
j14Engine oil level
This display provides a visual representation of the
engine oil level.
j15Engine oil level low
If the oil level is not sufficient for driving, the [Oil
level low] message appears. Oil needs to be added
before driving.
CAUTION
The engine oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating with an insufficient amount of oil can
damage the engine and such damage is not cov-
ered by the warranty.
Park the vehicle at a safe location as soon as pos-
sible and fill the engine with the recommended en-
gine oil.
For checking the engine oil level and adding oil, see
“Engine oil” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.
j16Engine oil sensor warning
Please visit your local NISSAN dealer or qualified
workshop if this warning appears.
j17Diesel Particulate Filter warning
(where fitted)
See “Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) (where fitted)”
in the “5. Starting and driving” section for further
details.
j18Setting menu operation alert
The alert shows when you try to operate the setting
menu while driving. The setting menu can only be
entered if the vehicle is stationary.
j19Maintenance due alert (where fitted)
This alert shows that maintenance is due. The mes-
sage is shown until the steering wheel switchji
(where fitted) is pressed. When the maintenance
due alert reaches 0 km (miles), the
symbol
flashes next to the odometer value.
CAUTION
The engine oil must be changed before the main-
tenance due alert is shown.
– Failure to do so risks causing damage to the engine.
– Continued driving after maintenance due alert reaches 0 km (miles) may result in reduced
engine performance. The engine malfunction
indicator light (orange) will illuminate.
– The DPF (where fitted) may also become satu- rated because regeneration is restricted once
the distance equals 0 km (miles)
Always visit a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop to perform the maintenance and the reset.
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changed) using the [Service] menu item in the
[Settings] menu. See “[Maintenance]” later in this
section
Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer
or qualified workshop if these conditions occur.
j20Distance to maintenance alert
(where fitted)
This alert reminds when maintenance is due in the
shown distance. The alert is shown for 10 seconds
at ignition ON, when the distance to the next main-
tenance interval is below 5000 km (3100 Miles).
The message is shown until the steering wheel
switch
ji (where fitted) is pressed.
NOTE
Visit a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop
before the maintenance due alertj19reaches
0 km (miles) to perform maintenance (oil
change).
The maintenance interval will reduce faster
with certain types of driving, especially at low
speeds in urban conditions.
j21Tyre change alert
You can set a distance for changing tyres. See
“[Maintenance]” later in this section
j22Maintenance alert
You can set a distance for a non specific mainte-
nance item. See “[Maintenance]” later in this sec-
tion
j23Low temperature warning
If, during driving, the temperature falls below 4ºC
this alert will appear to indicate low outside air tem-
perature. You can switch the low temperature warn-
ing [On] or [Off]. See “[Units]” later in this section
CAUTION
Even if the alert is not on, there is no guarantee
that the road is free of hazards caused by in-
clement weather.
NOTE
The outside air temperature sensor is located at
the front of the vehicle. At low speeds the sensor
can be affected by engine heat, heat reflected
from the road surface and exhaust from other
vehicles, these influences can cause the display
to be inaccurate. To compensate, the outside air
temperature display is designed to react slowly
to increasing temperatures, but quickly to falling
temperatures.
j24Low fuel warning
This warning appears when the fuel level in the tank
is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient,
preferably before the fuel gauge reaches the empty
position. For more information, see “Fuel gauge”
earlier in this section.
j25Driver alert
This warning appears when the previously set time
for a break is reached. You can set the time for up
to 6 hours in the setting menu. (See “Settings menu”
later in this section.)
Stop/Start System (where fitted)
For more information, see “Stop/Start System
(where fitted)” in the “5. Starting and driving” sec-
tion
j26Engine stop:
If the engine stops when the Stop/Start System is
activated, the message is shown.
j27Auto start deactivation:
If the engine stops when the Stop/Start System is
activated, and will not start automatically, the mes-
sage is shown.
j28System fault:
If the Stop/Start System is activated, but does not
operate correctly, the message is shown. Visit a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
Activating or deactivating using the Stop/Start
System OFF switch:
Using the Stop/Start System OFF switch activates
or deactivates the Stop/Start System. This is shown
in the vehicle information display:
j29 :The Stop/Start System OFF switch is
pushed to the “ON” position.
j30 :The Stop/Start System OFF switch is pushed to
the “OFF” position.
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The odometer and twin trip odometer are displayed
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Odometer
The odometerjA records the total distance the ve-
hicle has been driven.
Twin trip odometer
The twin trip odometerjB records the distance of 2
individual trips (Trip A and Trip B).
Changing the display:
Briefly press the
switchjC to change the dis-
play as follows.
Trip A→ Trip B→ TripA
Resetting the trip odometer:
Press and hold the
switch for approximately 1
second to reset the selected trip (Trip Aor Trip B).
BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
Rotate theswitchjC anticlockwise to brighten
or clockwise to dim the instrument lighting level.
NOTE
Brightness cannot be set when the headlight
switch is in the OFF position.
TRIP COMPUTER
The trip computer is controlled using theswitch
or the steering wheel switchji (where fitted).
The trip computer contains the following items:
[Fuel Economy] →[Average speed] →[Driving dis-
tance] →[Elapsed time] →[Range] (km or MILES)
→ [Settings][→ CO2 Saved] (where fitted) →[Fuel
Economy]
Short press to change the information that is
being displayed.
Push and hold (up until 3 seconds) resets the
current item that is displayed (except [Settings]
and [Range]).
Push and hold over 3 seconds performs a global
reset. This resets all functions of the display (ex-
cept [Range] and Trip A).
j1 Fuel Economy (l (litre)/100 km or MPG)
The [Fuel Economy] mode shows the current fuel
consumption in a moving bar graph.
The average fuel consumption mode displays the
average fuel consumption since the last reset.
It is shown in 2 ways:
The Ø symbol (average) with the value on the
top right of the bar.
By the position of the ♦icon (diamond) inside
the bar.
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The [Average speed] mode shows the average ve-
hicle speed since the last reset.
j3 Driving distance
The [Driving distance] mode shows the distance
driven since the last reset.
j4 Elapsed time
The [Elapsed Time] mode shows the time since the
last reset.
j5 Range (km or MILES)
The [Range] mode provides you with an estimation
of the distance that can be driven before refuelling
(distance to empty). The range is constantly being
calculated, based on the amount of fuel in the fuel
tank and the actual fuel consumption.
When the fuel level gets close to empty, the range
will change to “----”.
If the amount of fuel added is small, the display
just before the ignition switch is turned to the
“OFF” position may continue to be displayed.
When driving uphill or corners, the fuel in the
tank shifts, this may momentarily change the dis-
play.
j6 Settings
The [Settings] item is only displayed when using theswitch to control the trip computer.
Rotate the
switch to enter the [Settings] menu For more information, see “Settings menu” later in
this section.
j7 CO2 saved (where fitted)
Estimated quantity of CO2 exhaust emissions pre-
vented by Stop/Start System shown every time the
engine is automatically stopped.
For more information, see “Stop/Start System
(where fitted)” in the “5. Starting and driving” sec-
tion
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The windscreen wiper and washer can be operated
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Wiper operation
Move the lever up or down to operate the wiper at
the following speeds:
Lever positionUp
j4 — for a single sweep opera-
tion of the wiper. Lever position
j1:
Intermittent ()or AUTO.
AUTO (where fitted) operates the rain-sensing auto
wiper system. (See “Rain sensor (where fitted)” later
in this section.).
— The intermittent operation speed can be adjusted
by rotating the ring forward
jA (slower) or back-
wardjB (faster).
— The wiper operation speed will vary (where fit-
ted) in accordance with the vehicle speed. For ex-
ample, when the vehicle speed is high, the intermit-
tent operation speed will be faster.
Lever position Low (
)j2 – for continuous low
speed operation
Lever position High (
)j3 – for continuous high
speed operation
Washer operation
Pull the lever toward youj5 to operate the washer.
For every fifth operation of the wiper and washer,
the headlight washing system (where fitted) will be
activated to clean the headlights. The headlight
washing system is only activated while the headlight
switchisinthe
position. See “Headlight
cleaner (where fitted)” later in this section.
Wiper drip wipe system (where fitted):
The wiper will also operate once about 3 seconds
after the washer and wiper are operated. This op-
eration is to wipe washer fluid that has dripped on
the windscreen.
Rain sensor (where fitted)
The rain sensor is activated when the AUTO posi-
tionj1 of the wiper switch is selected.
The wiper will start to operate automatically at a suit-
able speed when rain is detected on the windscreen.
The sensitivity of the rain sensing system can be
adjusted by rotating the ring of the wiper switch for-
ward
jA – less sensitive, or backwardjB – more
sensitive.
NOTE
The rain sensor is only intended for use during
rain or precipitation. During other weather condi-
tions no harm will come to the rain sensor sys-
tem if left active (wiper switch set to AUTO), al-
though occasional unexpected activation of the
wipers may occur.
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AUTO (with rain sensor)
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