2015 NISSAN QASHQAI parking brake

•Avoid steep uphill grades.
•If possible, reduce the load being carried or
towed.
The Malfunction Indicator light may stop blinking
and come on steady.
Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer or
qualified workshop. You do not need to have your
vehicle towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without having the
engine control system checked and repaired as
necessary could lead to poor driveability,
reduced fuel economy and possible damage to
the engine control system, which may affect your
warranty coverage.
Rear fog light indicator light
(where fitted)
The light comes on when the rear fog light is
switched on (see “Rear fog light (where fitted)” later
in this section).
Side light and headlight indicator
light
This light comes on when the side light or headlight
position is selected, see “Headlight and turn signal
switch” later in this section for further details.
SLIP indicator light
(where fitted)
The SLIP indicator blinks when the Electronic Sta-
bility Programme (ESP) system is operating, thus
alerting the driver to the fact that the road surface is
slippery and the vehicle is nearing its traction limits.
You may feel or hear the system working, this is nor-
mal.
The light will continue to blink for a few seconds
after the ESP system stops limiting wheel spin.
For additional information see “Electronic Stability
Programme (ESP) OFF indicator light (where
fitted)” earlier in this section and “Electronic Stabil-
ity Programme (ESP) system (where fitted)” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section.
Trailer direction indicator light
The light will light up whenever an additional electri-
cal load is detected by the direction indicator sys-
tem.
For additional information, see “Trailer towing” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The direction indicator lights will flash when the turn
signal switch or hazard warning flasher switch is
turned on. See “Headlight and turn signal switch”
later in this section and see “Hazard warning flasher
switch” in the “6. In case of emergency” section for
further details.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Door open reminder chime
The chime will sound if any door other than the driv-
er’s door is left open and the power door lock switch
is held down.
Intelligent Key models:The external buzzer will
sound if the vehicle is being locked remotely or us-
ing an outside door lock switch and any door is
open.
Parking brake reminder buzzer
A buzzer will sound when driving away if the parking
brake has not been released. Stop the vehicle and
release the parking brake.
Light reminder chime
A chime will sound for 10 seconds if the driver’s
door is opened while the external lights are turned
on and the ignition switch is in the “OFF” or LOCK
position.
See “Headlight and turn signal switch” later in this
section for further details on the headlight operation.
Fog light reminder chime
A chime will sound if the ignition switch is in the
“OFF” or LOCK position and the headlight switch is
in the AUTO position (where fitted) and the fog lights
are left on.
See “Fog light switch” later in this section for further
details.
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HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
The vehicle information display can be changed us-
ing the ENTER and BACK buttons located on the
left side of the steering wheel.
mBack button
Press the BACK button to return to the previous dis-
play screen or menu level, or to cancel the selection
if it is not completed.
mormDisplay scrolling switch
Pushorto scroll through the items in the
vehicle information display. Press ENTER to select
an item in the display, then push
orto scroll
through the associated menu options.
STARTUP DISPLAY
When the ignition is placed in the ON or ACC posi-
tion the screens displayed include:
•Active system status (where fitted)
•Trip computer
•Tyre pressure information
•Fuel economy
•Warnings
•Outside air temperature
•Odometer/Twin Trip Odometer
Warnings will only display if there are any present,
for more information on warnings and indicators,
see “Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators” later in this section. To control which
items display in the vehicle information display, see
“Settings” later in this section.
SETTINGS
The setting mode allows you to change the informa-
tion displayed in the vehicle information display:
•[Driver Assistance]
•[Clock]
•[Display Settings]
•[Vehicle Settings]
•[Maintenance]
•[Alert]
•[Tyre Pressures]
•[Units]
•[Language]
•[Factory reset]
[Driver assistance]
Use theorswitches and the ENTER button to
change the status, warnings or turn on or off any of
the systems/warnings displayed in the [Driver As-
sistance] menu. The following menu options are
available:
•[Driving Aids] (where fitted)
•[Driver Attention] (where fitted)
•[Traffic Sign] (where fitted)
•[Parking Aids]
•[Chassis control]:
this allows you to turn [Trace Control] and [En-
gine Brake] on or off.
– [Trace Control]:
(For more information, see “Active trace
control” in the “5. Starting and driving” sec-
tion)
– [Engine Brake]:
(For more information, see “Active engine
brake (for XTRONIC (CVT) models only)” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section)
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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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3Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsPre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys ........................................................................ 3-2
NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS)* key ............. 3-2
Intelligent Key (where fitted)................................ 3-2
Key number ........................................................ 3-3
New keys ........................................................... 3-3
Emergency/mechanical key (Intelligent Key
models) .............................................................. 3-3
Integrated keyfob/remote control system .................. 3-4
Switching from Convenience mode to
Anti-hijack mode (where fitted) ............................ 3-5
Using the remote keyless entry system ................ 3-5
Locking the doors ............................................... 3-5
Unlocking the doors ............................................ 3-5
Keyfob operation failure ...................................... 3-5
Intelligent Key system (where fitted) ......................... 3-6
Intelligent Key operating range ............................ 3-6
Using Intelligent Key system................................ 3-6
Locking/unlocking .............................................. 3-7
Starting the engine with the Intelligent Key .......... 3-8
Door locks ............................................................... 3-8
Super Lock system (RHD models) ...................... 3-8
Locking/unlocking with the key (vehicle dead
battery) ............................................................... 3-9Inside door handle .............................................. 3-10
Power door lock switch ...................................... 3-10
Child safety lock — rear doors............................ 3-11
Back door lock ................................................... 3-11
Security system ....................................................... 3-12
Alarm system (where fitted) ................................ 3-12
NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS)..................... 3-13
Bonnet release ........................................................ 3-14
Fuel filler lid ............................................................. 3-15
Fuel filler lid opener lever .................................... 3-15
Fuel filler cap ...................................................... 3-15
Parking brake switch ............................................... 3-16
Driving away when towing a trailer ...................... 3-17
Steering wheel......................................................... 3-18
Sun visors ............................................................... 3-18
Mirrors..................................................................... 3-18
Inside rear-view mirror ........................................ 3-18
Automatic anti-dazzling inside mirror (where
fitted).................................................................. 3-19
Outside rear-view mirrors.................................... 3-19
Vanity mirror ....................................................... 3-20

The electric parking brake can be applied or re-
leased by operating the parking brake switchjA.
To apply:Pull the switch
jAupj1 the indicator
light will illuminate.
To release:With the ignition switch in the ON posi-
tion, depress the brake pedal and push the switch
jA downj2 . The indicator light will turn off.
Before driving, check that the brake warning light
goes out. For additional information, see “Warn-
ing/indicator lights and audible reminders” in the
“2. Instruments and controls” section.
The electric parking brake also has an auto apply
and auto release function.
Manual transmission vehicles:
•Vehicle with key ignition switch:
The parking brake will automatically release
when you drive away using the accelerator, and
will automatically apply when the ignition switch
is placed in the OFF position.
•Vehicle with push-button ignition switch:
The parking brake will automatically release
when you drive away using the accelerator, and
will automatically apply when you switch the en-
gine off.
XTRONIC transmission vehicles:
The parking brake does not apply automatically. If
applied manually, the parking brake will automati-
cally release when you press the accelerator with
the shift lever in Drive (D) or Reverse (R), provided:
•The driver is wearing a seat belt, or
•The driver accelerates away within 5 seconds of
shifting from Park (P) or Neutral (N) to Drive (D)
or Reverse (R).
If you have tried to start driving the vehicle while not
wearing a seat belt, you will need to put on your seat
belt and place the shift lever in Drive (D) or Reverse
(R) again before the parking brake will release auto-
matically.
If you have a vehicle with XTRONIC Transmission,
and you require automatic parking brake applica-
tion, please contact a NISSAN dealer.
To keep the electric parking brake released after
turning off the ignition:
•Vehicle with key ignition switch:
While the ignition switch is in the ON position,
press the brake pedal and push the parking brake
switch
jA , while turning the ignition switch OFF.
•Vehicle with push-button ignition switch:
While the engine is running, press the brake
pedal and push the parking brake switch
jA,
while switching the ignition switch OFF.
The parking brake can also be released when the
ignition switch is in the OFF position, provided the
key is in the ignition switch; or for vehicles with
push-button ignition switch before a door is opened.
Press the brake pedal and push the parking brake
switch
jA.
WARNING
•Be sure the electric parking brake is released
before driving. Failure to do so could cause
brake failure and lead to an accident.
•Do not release the parking brake from out-
side the vehicle.
•Do not leave children unattended in a vehicle.
They could release the parking brake and
cause an accident.
•Before leaving the vehicle, confirm that the
vehicle is held by the parking brake or trans-
mission.
NOTE
•Do not start driving while the parking brake is
applied this may cause the paring brake to
overheat or reduce its effectiveness, which
could result in an accident.
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PARKING BRAKE SWITCH
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•A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven
without releasing the parking brake. See “Au-
dible reminders” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section.
•While the electric parking brake is applied or
released, an operating sound is heard from
the lower side of the rear seat. This is normal
and does not indicate a malfunction.
•When the electric parking brake is frequently
applied and released in a short period of time,
the parking brake may not operate in order to
prevent the parking brake system from over-
heating. If this occurs, operate the electric
parking brake switch again after waiting ap-
proximately 1 minute.
•The electric parking brake can only be re-
leased with the ignition switch in the ON posi-
tion.
•If the electric parking brake must be applied
while driving in an emergency, pull up and
hold the parking brake switch. When you re-
lease the parking brake switch, the parking
brake will be released.
•While pulling up the electric parking brake
switch while driving, the parking brake is ap-
plied and a chime sounds. The parking brake
indicator light in the meter and in the parking
brake switch illuminate. This does not indi-
cate a malfunction. The electric parking brake
indicator lights in the meter and in the parking
brake switch turn off when the parking brake
is released.
•Pull up the electric parking brake switch twice
so that the maximum electric parking brake
force is applied to the vehicle.
•When pulling the electric parking brake switch
up with the ignition switch in the OFF or ACC
position, the parking brake switch indicator
light will continue to illuminate for a short pe-
riod of time.
CAUTION
To park the vehicle in cold climates place the
shift lever in 1st (1) or Reverse (R) (or in Park (P)
for automatic (AT) vehicles), and place suitable
chocks at both the front and back of a wheel with
the electric parking brake released. If the electric
parking brake is applied in cold climates, the
brake may become frozen and cannot be re-
leased.
DRIVING AWAY WHEN TOWING A
TRAILER
Please note the following points to prevent the ve-
hicle from rolling back unintentionally on a gradient.
•Pull and hold the parking brake switch and press
the accelerator. The parking brake will remain
engaged and prevent any tendency to roll back
down the slope.
•You can release the parking brake switch as
soon as the engine is delivering enough power
to the wheels.
Depending on the weight of the vehicle and trailer
and the steepness of the slope, there may be a ten-dency to roll back downhill when driving away from
a standstill. You can prevent this by pulling up the
parking brake switch as you press the accelerator
(in the same way as with a conventional handbrake).
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•The MOD system might detect flowing water
droplets on the camera lens, white smoke
from the exhaust, moving shadows, etc.
•The MOD system may not function properly
depending on the speed, direction, distance
or shape of the moving objects.
•If your vehicle sustains damage to the parts
where the camera is installed, leaving it mis-
aligned or bent, the sensing zone may be al-
tered and the MOD system may not detect
objects properly.
•When the temperature is extremely high or
low, the screen may not display objects
clearly. This is not a malfunction.
Camera maintenance
If dirt, rain or snow accumulates on the camera, the
MOD system may not operate properly. Clean the
camera.
HOW TO ADJUST THE SCREEN
VIEW
To adjust the display brightness of the Around View
Monitor, use the settings described in the sepa-
rately provided NissanConnect owner’s manual.
Do not adjust the settings while the vehicle is mov-
ing. Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied.
AROUND VIEW MONITOR SETTINGS
To switch the Moving Object Detection between on
or off, proceed as follows:
1) Press the steering wheel button to enter the ve-
hicle information display, see “Vehicle informa-
tion display” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section.2) Select the [Settings] key using the steering
wheel switch. Scroll by push up or down buttonjB , select by pressing buttonjB.
3) Select the [Driving Aids] key.
4) Select the [Parking Aids] key.
5) Select the [Moving Objects Detection] key to
switch between on or off. If a marker is shown
the item is switched on.
View malfunction
When the [!] icon is displayed on the screen, there
will be abnormal conditions in the Around View
Monitor. This will not hinder normal driving opera-
tion but the system should be inspected by a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
When the [X] icon is displayed on the screen, the
camera image may be receiving temporary elec-
tronic disturbances from surrounding devices. This
will not hinder normal driving operation but the sys-
tem should be inspected by a NISSAN dealer or
qualified workshop if it occurs frequently.
OPERATING TIPS
•When the view is switched, the display images
on the screen may be displayed with some de-
lay.
•When the temperature is extremely high or low,
the screen may not display objects clearly. This
is not a malfunction.
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– Using call history (Call List menu)
•Dialled
•Received
•Missed
Making a call from the phone book:
Once the Bluetooth
®connection has been made,
between the registered mobile phone and the audio
system, phone book data will be transferred auto-
matically to the audio system. The transfer may take
a while before completion.
NOTE
Phone book data will be erased when:
•Switching to another registered mobile
phone.
•Mobile phone is disconnected.
•The registered mobile phone is deleted from
the audio system.
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2. Turn the