2015 NISSAN QASHQAI luggage

ROOF RAIL (where fitted)
Luggage can be carried on the roof by securing
crossbars to the roof rail. Follow all crossbar manu-
facturers instructions for installing and use of the
crossbars. The roof rail is designed to carry loads
(luggage plus crossbars) below 75 kg (165 lb).
Overloading may cause damage to the vehicle.
PARCEL SHELF
WARNING
•Never put anything on the parcel shelf, no
matter how small. Any object on it could cause
an injury in case of an accident or if the brakes
are applied suddenly.
•Do not leave the parcel shelf in position when
it is disengaged from the grooves.
•Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo
higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury
•The child restraint top tether strap may be
damaged by contact with the parcel shelf or
items in the luggage compartment area. Re-
move the parcel shelf from the vehicle or store
it in its storage space. Also, secure any lose
items in the luggage compartment. Your child
could be seriously injured or killed in a colli-
sion if the top tether strap is damaged.
Removal
1. Open the back door (see “Back door lock” in the
“2. Pre-driving checks and adjustments” sec-
tion).
2. Detach both of the ropes (left and right)
j1 from
the inside of the back door.
3. Detach the parcel shelf by simply pulling it rear-
wards through the back door opening.
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NIC2140
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CAUTION
Make sure the parcel shelf is carefully stored
when not in use in order to prevent any damage.
NOTE
The parcel shelf can be securely stored under
the luggage compartment floor boards (see
“Installation” later in this section).
Installation
1. Open the back door.
2. Insert the parcel shelf by pushing it forwards as
far as possible through the back door opening.
3. Attach the corresponding ropes to each side
j1
of the back door.
4. Close the back door (see “Back door lock” in the
“2. Pre-driving checks and adjustments” sec-
tion).
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NPA1312
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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT/BOOT
FLOOR (where fitted)
WARNING
•Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps
to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do
not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In
a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo
could cause personal injury.
•Do not put objects heavier than 50 kg (110
lbs) on the load floor.
•Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage
area. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
luggage area inside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely to
be seriously injured or killed.
•Only two anchorage points identified by the
top tether labels can be used for top tether
strap anchorage. Under no circumstances
should the luggage hooks be used for top
tether strap anchorage.
The luggage (cargo) compartment or boot floor has
a dual surface (wet and dry), or dual position system
with loose floorboards that allow different luggage
compartment arrangements.
CAUTION
•The carpet finish should face up for all dry use
applications.
•The smooth surface should be used only when
loading wet objects.
•The load should be distributed evenly and
should not exceed 50 kg (110 lb) on any of the
boards/panels.
•To avoid any damage, the panels/boards
should be placed in the lower positionjB for
heavy loads and securely held with ropes or
straps to prevent any load shift.
Upper positionjA
This position provides a flat load floor when the rear
seat backs are folded forward. It also serves as a
concealed load area for objects placed below the
boards.
NOTE
The parcel shelf can be securely stored under
the luggage compartment floor boards.
Move the boards as illustrated by lifting and sliding
each board into the upper position
jA.
1) Remove the larger floorboard as illustrated by
lifting and sliding it into the upper position
jA.
2) Repeat the operation with the smaller board.
Lower positionjB
This position maximises the load space in the lug-
gage compartment.
Move both boards as illustrated by lifting and sliding
each board into the lower position
jB.
Vertical positionsjC
These positions provide further subdivisions of the
luggage space by standing either one of the boards
vertically in the midway slots provided in the side
trim.
LUGGAGE HOOKS
The luggage hooks are for shopping bags, etc.
WARNING
•Do not apply a total load of more than 3 kg (7
lb) to the hook.
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j2 : OFF position
REAR ROOM/READING LIGHT
(where fitted)
The light can be switched on or off by pressing the
switchj3.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT
The light comes on automatically when the back
door is opened. When the back door is closed, the
light goes off.
VANITY MIRROR LIGHT (where fitted)
The light on the vanity mirror will turn on when the
cover is opened.
NIC1258ZRoom light (where fitted)
NIC1256ZReading light (where fitted)
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–Intelligent Key models:If the Intelligent Key has
been left inside the vehicle, all doors will unlock
and an audible warning will sound.
Super Lock equipped models (RHD
models)
If the doors are locked using the integrated keyfob
lock button () or a request button (Intelligent Key
models), the Super Lock system will be activated.
The
indicator light in the centre console comes
on to indicate that all doors are locked, but it will not
be possible to use the
button of the power door
lock switch to unlock the doors.
Locking the doors with the power door lock switch
will not activate the Super Lock system.
CHILD SAFETY LOCK — REAR
DOORS
The child safety lock helps prevent doors from be-
ing opened accidentally, especially when small chil-
dren are in the vehicle.When the switch is in the LOCK position, the rear
door can only be opened from the outside.
BACK DOOR LOCK
WARNING
•Always check that the back door has been
properly closed to prevent it from opening
while driving.
•Do not drive with the back door opened. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be
drawn into the vehicle.
•Closely supervise children when they are
around the vehicle to prevent them from play-
ing and being locked in the luggage compart-
ment where they could be seriously injured.
Keep the vehicle locked, with the back door
closed, when not in use, and prevent chil-
dren’s access to the vehicle’s keys.The back door can be manually opened from the
outside, and it is not locked by the power door lock
system, by pushing the button
j1 located above the
rear number plate.
To open the back door, unlock it first with one of the
following operations, then push the button
j1.
•Push the request buttonj2 of the back door
(where fitted). See “Intelligent Key system
(where fitted)” earlier in this section.
•Push thebutton on the Intelligent Key (where
fitted). See “Intelligent Key system (where fitted)”
earlier in this section.
•Push thebutton on the integrated keyfob
(where fitted). See “Integrated keyfob/remote
control system” earlier in this section.
•Unlock all the doors using the key.
•Push theside of the power door lock switch.
To close the back door, pull it down until it securely
locks and if necessary, lock it with the power door
lock system.
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5Starting and drivingStarting and driving
Running-in schedule ................................................ 5-2
Before starting the engine ........................................ 5-2
Precautions when starting and driving ...................... 5-3
Exhaust gas (Carbon Monoxide) ......................... 5-3
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)................ 5-4
Meter information................................................ 5-7
Activation............................................................ 5-7
TPMS sensor ID and position recognition ........... 5-7
Adjusting TPMS target pressure ......................... 5-8
Tyre pressure units ............................................. 5-8
[Check cold tyre] message ................................. 5-8
TPMS temperature calibration............................. 5-8
On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ......... 5-9
Three-way catalyst (Petrol engine models)................ 5-9
To help prevent damage ..................................... 5-9
Turbocharger system (Diesel engine models) ........... 5-10
Care when driving ................................................... 5-10
Engine cold start period ...................................... 5-10
Loading luggage ................................................. 5-10
Driving on wet roads ........................................... 5-10
Driving under winter conditions ........................... 5-10
Ignition switch (where fitted) .................................... 5-11
Manual transmission ........................................... 5-11
XTRONIC transmission (CVT) ............................ 5-11
Steering lock ...................................................... 5-11
Key positions ...................................................... 5-11
NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) (where
fitted).................................................................. 5-12
Push-button ignition switch (where fitted) ................. 5-12Precautions on push-button ignition switch
operation ............................................................ 5-12
Intelligent Key system ......................................... 5-12
Ignition switch positions ...................................... 5-13
Emergency engine shut off.................................. 5-14
Steering lock ...................................................... 5-14
Intelligent Key battery discharge.......................... 5-14
Starting engine ........................................................ 5-15
Models with Intelligent Key system ...................... 5-15
Models without Intelligent Key system ................. 5-16
Driving the vehicle.................................................... 5-17
Driving with manual transmission......................... 5-17
Driving with XTRONIC Transmission (CVT) ........ 5-18
Stop/Start System (where fitted) .............................. 5-22
Normal operation ................................................ 5-22
Precautions ........................................................ 5-24
Stop/Start System OFF switch ........................... 5-25
Environmental savings ........................................ 5-25
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) (where fitted)..................... 5-26
4WD mode operations........................................ 5-27
4WD shift tips .................................................... 5-27
4WD Mode indicator lights ................................. 5-28
Driving four-wheel drive (4WD) safely ................. 5-28
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system (where fitted)..... 5-30
BSW system operation ....................................... 5-30
BSW driving situations ....................................... 5-32
BSW temporary disabled status.......................... 5-32
BSW automatic deactivation ............................... 5-33
BSW malfunction ............................................... 5-33
BSW camera unit maintenance ........................... 5-33

WARNING
•Do not leave children or adults who would
normally require the support of others alone
in your vehicle. Pets should also not be left
alone. They could accidentally injure them-
selves or others through inadvertent opera-
tion of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly
become high enough to cause severe or pos-
sibly fatal injuries to people or animals.
•To prevent luggage or packages from sliding
forward during braking, do not stack anything
in the cargo area higher than the seatbacks.
•Secure all cargo with ropes or straps to pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting.
•Failure to follow proper seating instructions
see “Seats” in the “1. Safety — Seats, Seat
belts and Supplemental Restraint System”
section, could result in serious personal injury
in an accident or sudden stop.
EXHAUST GAS (Carbon Monoxide)
WARNING
•Do not breathe exhaust gases; they contain
colourless and odourless carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas and can
cause unconsciousness or death.
•If you suspect that exhaust fumes are enter-
ing the vehicle, drive with all windows fully
open and have the vehicle inspected immedi-
ately.
•Do not run the engine in closed spaces, such
as a garage, for any longer than is absolutely
necessary.
•Do not park the vehicle with the engine run-
ning for any extended length of time.
•Keep the back door closed while driving, oth-
erwise exhaust gases could be drawn into the
passenger compartment. If you must drive in
this way for some reason, take the following
steps:
1) Open all the windows.
2) Set the air recirculation mode (
)tothe
“OFF” position.
3) Set the fan speed control to the maximum
position to circulate the air.
•If electrical wiring or other cable connections
must pass to a trailer through the seal of the
body, follow the manufacturer’s recommen-
dations to prevent carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle.
•When a vehicle has been stopped in an open
area with its engine running for any significant
length of time, turn the fan on to force outside
air into the vehicle.
•The exhaust system and body should be in-
spected by a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop whenever:
– the vehicle is raised for service.
– you suspect that exhaust fumes are enter-
ing into the passenger compartment.
– you notice a change in the sound of the
exhaust system.
– you have had an accident involving dam-
age to the exhaust system, underbody, or
rear of the vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING
Starting and driving5-3

The turbocharger system uses engine oil for lubrica-
tion and cooling of its rotating components. The tur-
bocharger turbine turns at extremely high speeds
and it can reach an extremely high temperature. It is
essential to maintain a flow of clean oil through the
turbocharger system. A sudden interruption to the
oil supply may cause a malfunction in the turbo-
charger.
To ensure prolonged life and performance of the
turbocharger, it is essential to comply with the fol-
lowing maintenance procedure:
CAUTION
•Change the engine oil of the turbo-charged
diesel engine as prescribed. See the sepa-
rately provided Warranty Information & Main-
tenance Booklet for additional information.
•Use only the recommended engine oil. See
“Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants” in the “9. Technical information”
section.
•If the engine has been operating at high rpm
for an extended period of time, let it idle for a
few minutes prior to shutdown.
•Do not accelerate the engine to high rpm im-
mediately after starting it.Driving your vehicle to fit the circumstances is es-
sential for your safety and comfort. As a driver, you
should be the one who knows best how to drive in
the given circumstances.
ENGINE COLD START PERIOD
Due to the higher engine speeds when the engine is
cold, extra caution must be exercised when select-
ing a gear during the engine warm-up period after
starting the engine.
LOADING LUGGAGE
Loads, their distribution and the attachment of equip-
ment (coupling devices, roof luggage carriers, etc.)
will change the driving characteristics of the vehicle
considerably. Driving style and speed must be ad-
justed accordingly.
DRIVING ON WET ROADS
•Avoid starting off, accelerating and stopping sud-
denly.
•Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
•Extra distance should be kept from the vehicle in
front.
•When water covers the road surface in puddles,
small streams, etc, REDUCE SPEED to prevent
aquaplaning which will cause skidding and loss
of control. Worn tyres increase this risk.
DRIVING UNDER WINTER
CONDITIONS
•Drive safely.
•Avoid starting off, accelerating or stopping sud-
denly.
•Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
•Avoid sudden steering actions.
•Extra distance should be kept from the vehicle in
front.
TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM
(Diesel engine models)CARE WHEN DRIVING
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