2014 NISSAN QASHQAI battery

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 (where fitted) is not securely fastened.
See “Seat belt warnings” in the “1. Safety — Seats,
Seat belts and Supplemental Restraint System” sec-
tion.
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 (where fitted)
A chime will sound if the ignition switch is placed in
the LOCK position and the shift lever is not in the P
(Park) position.
Stop/Start System reminder buzzer
(where fitted)
The engine will shift to the normal stopped state if
any of the following operations is made during Stop/
Start System activation, and the Stop/Start System
buzzer will sound if:
– The driver’s seat belt is unfastened and the driv-
er’s door is open (MT models)– The vehicle engine bonnet is open.
When any of the above conditions continues for
over 3 minutes the Stop/Start System buzzer will
sound in 5-minute intervals as a reminder to prevent
the possibility of a dead battery. Use the ignition
switch to turn off the engine.
Close the bonnet or the driver’s door, or fasten the
seat belt then restart the engine using the ignition
switch.
For more information, see “[Stop/Start]” in the “5. In-
struments and controls” section and “Stop/Start
System (where fitted)” in the “5. Starting and driving”
section.The vehicle information display
j1 is located be-
tween the tachometer and the speedometer, and it
displays such items as:
•Vehicle settings
•Trip computer information
•Drive system warnings and settings (where fit-
ted)
•Cruise control system information
•NISSAN Intelligent Key operation information
•Chassis Control
•Indicators and warnings (where fitted)
•Tyre Pressure information
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
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If this warning appears while the engine is stopped,
the engine cannot be started. If this warning ap-
pears while the engine is running, the vehicle can be
driven. However, contact a NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop for repair as soon as possible.
5. [Key battery low] indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent Key bat-
tery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the battery with a
new one. (See “Integrated keyfob/Intelligent Key
battery replacement” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.)
6. [Key ID Incorrect] warning
This warning appears when the ignition switch is
pushed from the LOCK position and the Intelligent
Key cannot be recognised by the system. You can-
not start the engine with an unregistered key. Use
the registered Intelligent Key. See “Intelligent Key
system (where fitted)” in the “3. Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section.
7. Engine start operation for Intelligent
Key system indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent Key bat-
tery is running out of power and the Intelligent Key
system and vehicle are not communicating normally.
If this indicator appears, touch the ignition switch
with the Intelligent Key while depressing the brake
pedal. (See “Push-button ignition switch (where
fitted)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.)
8. [Release parking brake] warning
This warning appears when the vehicle speed is
above 7 km/h (4 MPH) and the parking brake is
applied. Stop the vehicle and release the parking
brake. This warning may a occur if the driver has
attempted to release the parking brake automati-
cally, but did not succeed.
9. Low fuel ([Range]) 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
(0) position.
There is a small reserve of fuel remaining in the
tank when the fuel gauge reaches the empty (0)
position.
10. [Low washer fluid] warning
This warning appears when the washer tank fluid is
at a low level. Add washer fluid as necessary. (See
“Window washer fluid/headlight cleaner fluid (where
fitted)” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.)
11. Door/boot open warning
This warning appears if any of the doors and/or the
boot lid are open or not closed securely. The vehicle
icon indicates which door or whether the boot lid is
open on the display.
12. [SHIFT to Park] warning (XTRONIC
transmission models)
This warning appears when the ignition switch is
pushed to stop the engine with the shift lever in any
position except the P (Park) position.
If this warning appears, move the shift lever to the P
(Park) position or place the ignition switch in the ON
position.
An inside warning chime will also sound. (See
“Push-button ignition switch (where fitted)” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section.)
13. [Loose Fuel Cap] warning
This warning appears when the fuel-filler cap is not
tightened correctly after the vehicle has been refu-
elled. See “Fuel filler lid” in the “3. Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section section of this
manual.
14. [Battery Voltage Low Charge
Battery] warning
This warning appears when the battery voltage is
low and the battery needs to be charged.
15. [Press Brake Pedal] warning
This warning appears to remind you that you must
press the brake pedal before you can release the
parking brake. This warning may also be displayed
if the parking brake is activated, but the vehicle is
still rolling back.
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16. [Low Tyre Pressure] warning
This warning ([Low Tyre Pressure] and a vehicle
icon - where fitted) appears when the low tyre pres-
sure warning light in the meter illuminates and low
tyre pressure is detected. The warning appears each
time the ignition switch is placed in the ON position
as long as the low tyre pressure warning light re-
mains illuminated. If this warning appears, stop the
vehicle and adjust the pressure to the recommended
COLD tyre pressure shown on the tyre placard.
(See “Low tyre pressure warning light (where fitted)”
earlier in this section and “Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)” in the “5. Starting and driving” sec-
tion.)
17. [Low oil pressure stop vehicle]
warning
This warning appears in message area of the ve-
hicle information display if low oil pressure is de-
tected. This gauge is not designed to indicate low
oil level. The low oil pressure warning is not de-
signed to indicate a low oil level. Use the dipstick to
check the oil level. See “Engine oil” in the “8. Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section.)
CAUTION
The oil level should be checked regularly using
the engine oil dipstick. Operating with an insuffi-
cient amount of oil can damage the engine and
such damage is not covered by the warranty.
18. [Oil Level Low] warning
This warning appears in message area of the ve-
hicle information display if the oil level is not suffi-
cient for driving. Park the vehicle at a safe location
as soon as possible and use the dipstick to check
the oil level. See “Engine oil” in the “8. Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section If the oil level is not suf-
ficient for driving, top up the engine oil with the rec-
ommended engine oil. “Engine oil” in the “8. Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section.)
CAUTION
The oil level should be checked regularly using
the engine oil dipstick. Operating with an insuffi-
cient amount of oil can damage the engine and
such damage is not covered by the warranty.
19. [4WD System Fault] warning
This warning appears when the four wheel drive
(4WD) system is not functioning properly while the
engine is running.
20. [4WD high temp. stop vehicle]
warning
This warning may appear while trying to free a stuck
vehicle due to increased oil temperature. The driv-
ing mode may change to Two-Wheel Drive (2WD).
If this warning is displayed, stop the vehicle with the
engine idling, as soon as it is safe to do so. Then if
the warning turns off, you can continue driving.
21. [4WD tyre size incorrect] warning
This warning may appear if there is a large differ-
ence between the diameters of the front and rear
wheels and tyres. Pull off the road in a safe area,
with the engine idling. Check that all the tyre sizes
are the same, that tyre pressures are correct and
that the tyres are not excessively worn.
22. [Shipping mode on push storage
fuse] warning
This warning may appear if the extended storage
fuse switch is not pushed in (switched on). When
this warning appears, push in (switch on) the ex-
tended storage fuse switch to turn off the warning.
For more information, see “Fuses” in the “8. Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section.
23. [Power will turn off to save the
battery] warning
This warning appears after a period of time if the
shift lever has not moved from the P (Park) position
while the ignition is in the ON position for a certain
period of time.
24. [Power turned off to save the
battery] warning
This warning appears after the ignition switch is au-
tomatically turned OFF to save the battery.
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NOTE
In the AUTO position (where fitted), the rear wiper
will not begin to sweep when the shift lever is
placed in the R position. It waits until the front
wipers have made the first sweep.THERMACLEAR HEATED
WINDSCREEN (where fitted)
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AThermaClear Heated Windscreen On/Off
To defog/defrost the windscreen glass, start the
engine and push the ThermaClear button
jA . The
indicator light will come on. Push the button again to
turn the ThermaClear system off.
The ThermaClear system will turn off automatically
after approximately 4 minutes — if the windscreen
clears before this time, push the button again to turn
the ThermaClear system off.
NOTE
•Before activating the ThermaClear system
make sure to remove excess snow/ice from
the windscreen
•Electrical conductors embedded in the wind-
screen provide the heating of the windscreen.If damage occurs to the windscreen have the
ThermaClear system checked by a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop.
•The ThermaClear Heated Windscreen perfor-
mance may be reduced or deactivated to pre-
serve the battery.
•NISSAN recommends using the ThermaClear
system to support defogging of the
windscreen. For more information, see
“Heater and air conditioner operation” in the
“4. Display screen, heater and air conditioner,
and audio system” section.
•During use of the ThermaClear system the
Stop/Start System is unavailable.
NIC2220Models with ThermaClear Heated Windscreen (where fitted)
THERMACLEAR HEATED
WINDSCREEN BUTTON
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DYNAMIC HIGH BEAM ASSISTANT
(where fitted)
A camera-controlled high beam assistant which
changes from low beam to high beam automatically.Precautions:
WARNING
The dynamic high beam assistant cannot com-
pensate for road and weather circumstances
while driving. The system saves the driver from
having to operate the switch. The driver always
remains responsible for choosing the correct
light setting.
Specific situations in which to operate the head
light switch manually:
•In heavy rain, snowy conditions. (general poor
visibility and bad weather conditions).
•When the vehicle sensors are dirty, covered
or broken.
Dynamic high beam assistant activated:
When the headlight switch is in the AUTO position,
the light sensor detects darkness, and the vehicle
speed is over 20 km/h (15 MPH), the dynamic high
beam assistant is operational. The dynamic high
beam assistant indicator light
in the instrument
panel is on.
The system operates as follows:
•High beam comes on automatically in dark con-
ditions:
If the vehicle speed is over 40 km/h (25 MPH)
and no other road users are recognised.
The
high beam light (blue) comes on addi-
tionally.
•High beam turns off automatically:
If the vehicle speed drops below 25 km/h (15
MPH) or other road users are detected.
The
High beam light (blue) turns off.
To disable the dynamic high beam assistant:
To turn the dynamic high beam assistant off turn the
head light switch to the OFF,
,orposi-
tion.
“Friendly Lighting”
The “Friendly Lighting” function is a convenience
facility. It allows you to provide lighting from the
vehicle after the ignition switch has been turned to
the LOCK position and the headlight switch is in the
OFF or AUTO (where fitted) position. Pulling the
headlight switch toward you once will activate the
headlight for approximately 30 seconds. After that
period of time, it will automatically switch off.
It is possible to pull the headlight switch up to four
times to increase the lighting period up to 2 minutes.
NOTE
The “Friendly Lighting” function can be cancelled
by switching the ignition switch to the Acc or ON
position again.
Battery save function
The battery save feature prevents your vehicle from
discharging the battery after you have left the exter-
nal lights, map lamps or room lamps on when exit-
ing the vehicle. This occurs when the ignition switch
or ignition knob is switched to the “OFF” or LOCK
position after the engine has been running.
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NOTE
The next time the engine is started the external
lights, map lamps or room lamp will come on
again
Battery save function for external lights:
If the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position
after driving but the external lights are accidentally
left on, the external lights will automatically be
switched off as soon as the driver’s door is opened.
It is possible to leave the external lights on perma-
nently by switching them back on using the head-
light switch while the ignition switch is still in the
LOCK or “OFF” position. In this case, the light re-
minder chime will sound when the driver’s door is
opened.
Battery save function for interior light:
The interior light will automatically be switched off
after a period of time if it has been accidentally left
on.TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Lane change signal
Move the lever only part of the way up or downj1
to signal a lane change (right or left). The indicator
lights will flash three times before cancelling auto-
matically.
NOTE
This feature will only work if the 3 flash turn sig-
nal setting has been set to ON in the Vehicle Set-
tings menu of the vehicle information display (see
“[Vehicle settings]” earlier in this section).
Direction indicator
Move the lever up or downj2 to indicate right or
left. When the turn is completed, the turn signal is
automatically cancelled.
FRONT FOG LIGHT (where fitted)
The front fog lights should only be used when visibil-
ity is seriously reduced – generally, to less than 100
m (328 ft).
NIC2121NIC2122Type A: Rear fog light only
NIC2176Type B: Front and rear fog lights
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
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To sound the horn, push the centre pad areaj1of
the steering wheel.The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters.
The switches are located on the centre console and
can be operated independently from each other (
jA
for the left-hand side seat,jB for the right-hand side
seat).
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
NOTE
The seat heater can only be activated when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
2. Start the engine.
3. Select the heat range:
•Press the forward part of the switch (HI)j1
to activate the “HIGH” heat setting.
•Press the rear part of the switch (LO)j2to
activate the “LOW” heat setting.
•For no heat, the switch has a central “OFF”
position between “HIGH” and “LOW”.4. The seat heater switches illuminate when either
heat setting is selected and will remain on as
long as the switch is on.
5. When the vehicle’s interior has warmed-up, or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the
seat heater system off.
CAUTION
•Do not use the seat heater system for a long
period of time when the engine is not running,
otherwise the battery could run down.
•Do not put anything on the seat that insulates
the heat, such as a blanket, cushion, seat
cover, etc. Otherwise, the seat may overheat.
•Do not place anything hard or heavy on the
seat or pierce it with a pin or similar object.
This may damage the heater.
•Any liquid spilled on a heated seat should be
removed immediately with a dry cloth.
•When cleaning the seat, never use benzine,
thinner or any similar materials.
•If any abnormalities are found or the heating
does not operate, turn off the switch and have
the system checked by a NISSAN dealer or
qualified workshop.
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HORN SEAT HEATING (where fitted)
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The automatic function enables a window to fully
open or close without holding the switch down or
up.
To fully open the window, push the power window
switch down to the second detent and release the
switch. To fully close the window, pull the power
window switch up to the second detent and release
the switch. The switch does not have to be held dur-
ing window operation.
To stop the window open/close operation during
the automatic function, push down or pull up the
switch in opposite direction.
Auto-reverse function:
WARNING
•There is a small distance just before the
closed position which cannot be detected.
Make sure that all passengers have their
hands, etc. inside the vehicle before closing
the windows.
•The auto-reverse function does not work
when the window is closed manually (holding
the switch in the close position).
The auto-reverse function enables a window to au-
tomatically reverse when something is caught in the
window as it is closing by the automatic function.
When the control unit detects an obstacle, the win-
dow will be lowered immediately.Depending on the environment or driving conditions,
the auto-reverse function may activate if an impact
or load similar to something being caught in the win-
dow occurs.
Reinitialisation procedure after battery
reconnection
Some power window functions (automatic close
function, auto-reverse function) will not operate as
described after the battery cable is disconnected or
the electrical supply is interrupted. Perform the fol-
lowing procedure to initialise the power window
functions.
1. Place the ignition switch in the “ON” position.
2. If the driver’s window is closed, open it com-
pletely by operating the driver’s window switch.
3. Pull up and hold the driver’s window switch to
close the driver’s window. Hold the switch for
approximately 5 seconds after the window has
been fully closed, and then release it.
4. Check if the power window functions operate
properly.
If you open or close the power window continu-
ously, it may cause the power window not to oper-
ate properly. Perform the above procedure.
If the power window functions do not operate prop-
erly after performing the above procedure, repeat
the steps. See a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop, if necessary, for checking the power window
system.
j1Close
j2Open
CAUTION
•Do not place heavy objects on the glass roof
or surrounding area.
•Do not hang from the sunshade or hang any
objects from it. It may cause damage or de-
formation to the sunshade.
•Close the sunshade when you leave the ve-
hicle for extended periods of time to prevent
the inside of the vehicle from reaching high
temperatures.
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FIXED GLASS ROOF (where fitted)
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