2012 NISSAN QASHQAI power steering

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tem, brakes the spinning wheel to distribute the driv-
ing power to the other driving wheel.
If the vehicle is operated with the ESP system turned
off, all ESP and TCS functions will be turned off.
The Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS) system and
ABS will still operate with the ESP system off. If the
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS) system or the ABS
is activated, the “SLIP” indicator light (
) will
blink and you may hear a clunk noise and/or feel a
pulsation in the brake pedal. This is normal and does
not indicate a malfunction.
While the ESP system is operating, you may feel a
pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise or
vibration from under the bonnet. This is normal and
indicates that the ESP system is working properly.
The ESP computer has a built in diagnostic feature
that tests the system each time the engine is started
and the vehicle moves forwards or reverses at a
slow speed. When the self-test occurs, you may
hear a clunk noise and/or feel a pulsation in the
brake pedal. This is normal and is not an indication
of a malfunction.
WARNING
The ESP system is designed to help improve
driving stability but does not prevent accidents
caused by abrupt steering operation at high
speeds, or careless or dangerous driving
techniques. Reduce vehicle speed and be es-
pecially careful when driving and cornering on
slippery surfaces. Always drive carefully.
If engine related parts, such as a muffler, are
not standard equipment or are extremely de-
teriorated, the ESP OFF indicator light (
)
and/or the “SLIP” indicator light () may
illuminate.
If brake related parts, such as brake pads,
rotors and callipers, are not standard equip-
ment or are extremely deteriorated, the ESP
system may not operate properly and the ESP
OFF indicator light (
) and/or the “SLIP”
indicator light () may illuminate.
Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension. If
suspension parts, such as shock absorbers,
struts, springs, stabiliser bars and bushings,
are not NISSAN-approved or are extremely
deteriorated, the ESP system may not oper-
ate properly. This could adversely affect ve-
hicle handling performance and the ESP OFF
indicator light (
) and/or the “SLIP” indi-
cator light () may illuminate.
When driving on extremely inclined surfaces,
such as higher banked corners, the ESP sys-
tem may not operate properly and the ESP
OFF indicator light (
) and/or the “SLIP”
indicator light () may illuminate. Do not
drive on these types of roads. If ESP OFF indi-
cator light
does illuminate after driving
on extreme surfaces, restart the engine to re-
set the ESP system.
If wheels or tyres other than the
recommended ones are used, the ESP sys-
tem may not operate properly and the ESP OFF indicator light (
) and/or the “SLIP”
indicator light () may illuminate.
The ESP system is not a substitute for winter
tyres or snow chains on a snow covered road.
NOTE
The ESP system should be switched on under
normal circumstances although it may be ad-
vantageous to switch off the ESP system to
allow wheelspin under the following condi-
tions:
– When driving in deep snow or mud.
– When trying to rock a vehicle free that is stuck in snow.
– When driving with snow chains.
If the ESP system has been switched off, drive
carefully with reduced speed. When road con-
ditions allow, ESP should be switched back
on.
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PROGRAMME (ESP) OFF SWITCH
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ALHD models
jB RHD models
The vehicle should be driven with the Electronic
Stability Programme (ESP) system “ON” for most
driving conditions.
When the vehicle get stuck in mud or snow, the
ESP system reduces the engine output to decrease
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced even
if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If maxi-
mum engine power is needed to free a stuck ve-
hicle, turn the ESP system off.
To turn off the ESP system, push the ESP OFF
switch. The ESP OFF indicator light (
) will
come on. NOTE
The ESP system cannot be switched off when
the ESP system is operating and the “SLIP” indi-
cator light (
) is blinking.
Push the ESP OFF switch again, or restart the en-
gine, to turn the system ON. See “Electronic Stabil-
ity Programme (ESP) system (where fitted)” earlier
in this section for operational details.
WARNING
Whatever the conditions, drive with caution.
Accelerate and decelerate with great care. If
accelerating or decelerating too fast, the drive
wheels will lose even more traction.
Allow more stopping distance in cold weather
driving. Braking should be started sooner than
on dry surfaces.
Keep at a greater distance from the vehicle in
front of you on slippery roads.
Wet ice (0°C, 32°F and freezing rain), very cold
snow and ice can be slick and very difficult to
drive on. The vehicle will have a lot less trac-
tion or grip under these conditions. Try to
avoid driving on wet ice until the road is salted
or sanded.
Watch for slippery spots (black ice). These
may appear on an otherwise clear road in
shaded areas. If a patch of ice is seen ahead,
brake before driving on it. Try not to brake
while actually on the ice and avoid any sud-
den steering manoeuvres.
Do not use cruise control (where fitted) on
slippery roads.
Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gas under
your vehicle. Keep snow clear of the exhaust
pipe and from around your vehicle.
NSD374
COLD WEATHER DRIVING
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 14. If the level is low, remove the engine coolantreservoir cap and add coolant slowly into the
reservoir. After refilling the reservoir to the MAX
level, install the reservoir cap.
WARNING
Before removing the engine coolant reservoir
cap and to avoid the danger of being scalded,
cover the reservoir cap with a rag and loosen
the reservoir cap to the first notch to allow the
steam to escape.
15. Close the bonnet.
Have your vehicle inspected or repaired by a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop. When towing your vehicle, local regulations for tow-
ing must be followed. Incorrect towing equipment
could damage your vehicle. To assure proper tow-
ing and to prevent accidental damage to your ve-
hicle, NISSAN recommends that you have a service
operator tow your vehicle. It is advisable to have the
service operator carefully read the following precau-
tions.
WARNING
Do not allow any occupants in the vehicle that
is being towed.
Never get under your vehicle after it has been
lifted by a tow truck.
TOWING PRECAUTIONS
When towing:
Make sure that the transmission,
axles, steering system and power train are in
working condition. If any unit is damaged, the
vehicle must be towed using a dolly or be placed
on a flat bed lorry.
Release the handbrake and shift the manual
transmission (MT), automatic transmission (AT)
or continuously variable transmission (CVT) into
the N (Neutral) position before starting to tow
the vehicle.
Always attach safety chains before towing.
NCE302
2WD models
TOW TRUCK TOWING
In case of emergency6-13

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine – Super Lock system .......................................................... 3-5
– Unlocking the doors ......................................................... 3-5
Intelligent Key operating range ............................................... 3-6
Intelligent Key system ............................................................ 3-6
– Anti-hijack mode .............................................................. 3-7
– Battery replacement ...................................................... 8-19
– Emergency key – Intelligent Key dead battery situation ... 5-10
– Ignition knob .................................................................... 5-8
– Locking/unlocking ........................................................... 3-7
– Starting the engine .......................................................... 3-8
Interior lights .............................................................. 2-37, 8-27
iPod® player operation ........................................................ 4-37
ISOFIX system .................................................................... 1-26J
Jump-starting .............................................................. 6-10, 8-19K
Key ........................................................................\
............... 3-2
– Ignition knob positions ..................................................... 5-9
– Immobilizer ...................................................................... 3-2
– Integrated keyfob (remote control system) ....................... 3-3
– Intelligent Key operating range ......................................... 3-6
– Intelligent Key system ...................................................... 3-6
– Key positions (Ignition switch) .......................................... 5-7
– NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) ................................. 3-2
– NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) key ........................... 3-2
– Remote keyless entry system ........................................... 3-3
– Using Intelligent Key system ............................................ 3-7 L
Light
– Exterior lights ................................................................. 8-27
– Fog light switch ............................................................. 2-26
– Hazard warning flasher switch ....................................... 2-28
– Headlight aiming control switch ..................................... 2-27
– Headlight and turn signal switch .................................... 2-24
– Headlight cleaner .......................................................... 2-28
– Headlight switch ............................................................ 2-24
– Headlights ..................................................................... 8-25
– Interior lights ........................................................ 2-37, 8-27
– Light locations ............................................................... 8-27
– Luggage compartment ................................................... 2-38
– Map lights ..................................................................... 2-38
– Rear room/reading light ................................................. 2-38
– Room light ..................................................................... 2-37
– Trailer direction indicator light ........................................ 5-36
– Turn signal switch .......................................................... 2-26
– Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ................ 2-3
– Xenon headlight .................................................... 2-24, 8-25
Lock
– Back door lock .............................................................. 3-12
– Child safety rear door locks ........................................... 3-11
– Door locks ....................................................................... 3-9
– Drive away door locking ................................................. 3-11
– Power door lock switch ................................................. 3-10
– Steering lock ............................................................ 5-7, 5-9
– Super Lock system .......................................................... 3-9
– Unlocking with inside door handle .................................. 3-10
M
Maintenance
– General maintenance ....................................................... 8-2
– Maintenance precautions ................................................. 8-4
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine – Maintenance requirements ............................................... 8-2
– Seat belt maintenance ................................................... 1-11
Manual transmission
– Driving with manual transmission ................................... 5-12
Mechanical/emergency key ................................................... 3-3
Meter and gauges
– Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................... 2-2
– Fuel gauge ...................................................................... 2-2
– Speedometer .................................................................. 2-2
– Tachometer ..................................................................... 2-2
Meters and gauges ............................................................... 2-2
Mirror ........................................................................\
.......... 3-17
– Automatic anti-dazzling inside mirror ....................... 3-17, 7-4
– Inside rear-view mirror ................................................... 3-17
– Outside rear-view mirrors .............................................. 3-17
– Vanity mirror .................................................................. 3-19
Mobile phone integration for FM AM radio with CD player ... 4-52
Mobile phone integration for LW-MW-FM radio with CD player or
6 CD changer (Type A) ....................................................... 4-44
Monitor display
– Monitor display’s maintenance ......................................... 7-4
– Rear-view monitor ............................................................ 4-2N
NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) ....................... 3-2, 5-10, 5-7
– NATS immobilizer radio approval number ....................... 9-10
– NATS key ........................................................................\
3-2
– NATS security indicator light .......................................... 3-13O
Oil
– Changing engine oil ......................................................... 8-9
– Changing engine oil filter ............................................... 8-11 – Checking engine oil level ................................................. 8-8
– Engine oil ........................................................................\
8-8
– Recommended lubricants ................................................ 9-2
– Recommended SAE viscosity number .............................. 9-5
On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ....................... 5-4
Overheat
– Engine overheat ............................................................. 6-12
P
Parking ........................................................................\
....... 5-33
– Ultrasonic parking sensor .............................................. 5-24
Phone
– Bluetooth® ........................................................... 4-44, 4-52
– Mobile phone integration for FM AM radio with CDplayer ........................................................................\
.... 4-52
– Mobile phone integration for LW-MW-FM radio with CD player or 6 CD changer (Type A) ............................................. 4-44
Power
– Power door lock switch ................................................. 3-10
– Power outlet .................................................................. 2-30
– Power steering system .................................................. 5-38
– Power window — Driver’s side (Reinitialisation procedure) .................................................................... 2-35
– Power windows ............................................................. 2-34
Pre-tensioner seat belt system ............................................. 1-12
Precautions
– Audio operation precautions .......................................... 4-21
– Brake precautions ......................................................... 5-39
– Child restraint usage ..................................................... 1-18
– Cruise control precautions ............................................. 5-29
– Maintenance precautions ................................................. 8-4
– On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ................. 5-4
– Operating precautions (trailer) ....................................... 5-35
– Seat belt usage ............................................................... 1-7
– Towing precautions ....................................................... 6-13
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine – Jump-starting ........................................................ 6-10, 8-19
– Precautions when starting and driving .............................. 5-3
– Push-starting ................................................................. 6-12
– Starting the engine ........................................................ 5-11
Steering
– Power steering system .................................................. 5-38
– Steering lock ............................................................ 5-7, 5-9
– Steering wheel adjustment ............................................. 3-16
– Steering wheel switches for hands-free telephonecontrol ........................................................................\
... 4-55
– Steering-wheel switch for audio control ......................... 4-43
– Steering-wheel switch for hands-free telephone control . 4-50
– Telephone button ........................................ 4-44, 4-52, 4-55
Stop/Start System ............................................................... 5-21
Storage ........................................................................\
....... 2-31
– Bottle holder .................................................................. 2-32
– Console box .................................................................. 2-32
– Cup holder .................................................................... 2-32
– Glove box ...................................................................... 2-31
– Map pockets ................................................................. 2-32
– Roof rail ........................................................................\
2-32
– Seat pockets ................................................................. 2-32
– Storage trays ................................................................. 2-31
– Sunglasses holder ......................................................... 2-32
Sun visors ........................................................................\
... 3-17
Sunshade
– Sunshade (Reinitialisation procedure) ............................ 2-37
– Sunshade operation ...................................................... 2-36
Super Lock system ............................................................... 3-9
– Emergency situations ....................................................... 3-9
– Power door lock switch ................................................. 3-11
Supplemental Restraint System (air bag system)
– Air bag system .............................................................. 1-13
– Air bag warning labels ................................................... 1-16
– Air bag warning light ...................................................... 1-16
– Front passenger air bag deactivate switch ..................... 1-17
– Front passenger air bag indicator light ........................... 1-17 Switch
– Defogger switch ............................................................ 2-23
– Fog light switch ............................................................. 2-26
– Headlight and turn signal switch .................................... 2-24
– Headlight cleaner switch ................................................ 2-28
– Power door lock switch ................................................. 3-10
– Wiper and washer switch .............................................. 2-21
T
Tachometer ........................................................................\
... 2-2
Temporary-use spare tyre ...................................................... 6-2
Three-point type seat belts .................................................... 1-9
Three-way catalyst (Petrol engine models) ............................. 5-4
Tilting steering wheel ........................................................... 3-16
Tonneau cover .................................................................... 2-33
Towing
– Recommended towing for four-wheel drive (4WD)models ........................................................................\
.. 6-14
– Recommended towing for two-wheel drive (2WD) models ........................................................................\
.. 6-14
– Tow bar Installation ....................................................... 5-36
– Tow truck towing ........................................................... 6-13
– Towing eye .................................................................... 6-15
– Towing precautions ....................................................... 6-13
– Trailer towing ................................................................ 5-35
Trailer
– Trailer brakes ................................................................ 5-36
– Trailer detection ............................................................. 5-36
– Trailer direction indicator light .......................................... 2-9
– Trailer towing ................................................................ 5-35
Transmission
– Automatic transmission (ignition knob) ...................... 5-7, 5-9
– Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ................................. 8-14
– Continuously variable transmission (ignition knob) ..... 5-7, 5-9
– Continuously variable transmission fluid ......................... 8-14
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