2016 NISSAN QASHQAI Do it yourself

NOTE
Diesel models with diesel engines make use of
an Oil Condition Supervisor (OCS) function.
Petrol engines have a basic service reminder.
1. Use the
orbuttons to select [Settings], and
press ENTER.
2. Select [Maintenance], followed by [Service] us-
ing the
orand ENTER switches. In the
[Service] menu, use theorbuttons to navi-
gate between the menu options and press
ENTER to set or reset the distance for changing
the engine oil.
3. (Diesel models only) Select [Maintenance], fol-
lowed by [Filter] using the
orand ENTER
switches. In the [Filter] menu, use theorbuttons to navigate between the menu options
and press ENTER to set or reset the distance for
draining the diesel fuel filter.
For scheduled maintenance items and intervals, see
your NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide.
2. Tyre replacement indicator:
This indicator appears when the customer set dis-
tance comes for replacing tyres. You can set or
reset the distance for replacing tyres.
1. Use the
orbuttons to select [Settings], and
press ENTER.
2. Select [Maintenance], followed by [Tyre] using
the
orand ENTER switches. In the [Tyre]menu, use the
orbuttons to navigate be-
tween the menu options and press ENTER to set
or reset the distance for replacing tyres.
WARNING
The tyre replacement indicator is not a substitute
for regular tyre checks, including tyre pressure
checks. See “Wheels and tyres” in the “8. Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section. Many factors
including tyre inflation, alignment, driving habits
and road conditions affect tyre wear and when
tyres should be replaced. Setting the tyre re-
placement indicator for a certain driving distance
does not mean your tyres will last that long. Use
the tyre replacement indicator as a guide only
and always perform regular tyre checks. Failure
to perform regular tyre checks, including tyre
pressure checks could result in tyre failure. Seri-
ous vehicle damage could occur and may lead to
a collision, which could result in serious personal
injury or death.
3. Other indicator:
This indicator appears when the customer set time
comes for replacing items other than the engine oil,
fuel filter and tyres. You can set or reset the dis-
tance for replacing the items.
[Alert]
You can specify that an alert occurs to notify the
driver that a certain event has occurred. You can set
alerts for the following items:
•[Timer]
•[Navigation] (where fitted)
•[Phone]
•[Mail] (where fitted)
To set an alert:
1. Use the
orbuttons to select the item re-
quired, and press ENTER.
2. For [Phone], [Navigation] or [Mail] use the
ENTER button to toggle between YES and NO.
For the [Timer], to change the timer value, use
the
orbuttons and the ENTER button to
save the selected length of time.
[Tyre pressures]
The settings in the Tyre pressures] menu are all
related to the Tyre pressure monitoring system
TPMS (see “Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section).
•[Target front]
•[Target rear]
•[Tyre pressure unit]
•[Calibrate]
[Target front]:
The [target front] tyre pressure is the pressure speci-
fied for the front tyres on the tyre placard (see “Tyre
placard” in the “9. Technical information” section
and “Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” 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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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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lowered using the switch located on the driver’s
side of the instrument panel, next to the steering
wheel.
The higher the number designated on the switch,
the lower the axis.
When travelling with no heavy load on a flat road,
select position 0.
AUTOMATIC AIMING CONTROL (LED
headlights)
Vehicles with LED headlights are equipped with an
automatic levelling system. The headlight axis is con-
trolled automatically.
NISSAN recommends consulting local regulations
on the use of lights.To clean the headlights, pull the windscreen washer
switch towards you while the headlight switch is in
the
position and the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
NOTE
The headlight cleaner will automatically operate
every fifth operation of the wiper and washer
switch.
HEADLIGHT CLEANER SWITCH
(where fitted)
The headlight cleaner operates when the headlight
and turn signal switch is in theposition and the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
To operate the headlight cleaner push the headlight
cleaner switch located on the driver’s side, lower
left side of the instrument panel.
CAUTION
•Do not operate the cleaner continuously for
more than 15 seconds.
•Do not operate the cleaner if the washer fluid
reservoir is empty or frozen.
See “Window washer fluid/headlight cleaner fluid
(where fitted)” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section for details on refilling the res-
ervoir tank.
SIC2255ZHeadlight cleaner switch (where fitted)
HEADLIGHT CLEANER
(where fitted)
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For information regarding the replacement of a bat-
tery, see “Integrated keyfob/Intelligent Key battery
replacement” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.
SWITCHING FROM CONVENIENCE
MODE TO ANTI-HIJACK MODE
(where fitted)
Selective unlock or “Anti-hijack” mode (where fit-
ted) allows the remote unlocking of only the driver’s
door to prevent an attacker from entering the vehicle
via an unlocked passenger door.
As default, the unlock mode will be set to “Conve-
nience” mode (all doors will unlock). Follow the in-
structions in “Vehicle information display” later in
this section.
USING THE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
WARNING
Super Lock system equipped models:
Failure to follow the precautions below may lead
to hazardous situations. Make sure the Super
Lock system activation is always conducted
safely.
•When the vehicle is occupied, never lock the
doors with the integrated keyfob. Doing so
will trap the occupants, since the Super Lock
system prevents the doors from being opened
from the inside of the vehicle.
•Only operate the integrated keyfob “LOCK”
button when there is a clear view of the ve-hicle. This is to prevent anybody from being
trapped inside the vehicle through the Super
Lock system activation.
For further details on the Super Lock system see
“Door locks” later in this section.
LOCKING THE DOORS
CAUTION
Before operating the keyfob remote control:
•Remove the ignition key or Intelligent Key
from the vehicle and close all windows.
•Check that the driver’s door is securely
closed.
Push the “LOCK” button
on the integrated key-
fob.
– All the doors lock.
– The direction indicators flash once.
If the “LOCK” button
is pushed with all the doors
locked, the direction indicators will flash once to
remind you that the doors are already locked.
UNLOCKING THE DOORS
When you first receive the vehicle, the door unlock
mode is set to unlock all the doors with one push of
the “UNLOCK”
button.
Convenience mode
Unlock all doors, pressing thebutton once.
Setting the convenience mode is done using the
[Settings] menu in the vehicle information display(Select the [Unlocking] menu key).
Also see “Vehicle information display” in the “2. In-
struments and controls” section.
ANTI-HIJACK MODE (where fitted)
Unlock the driver’s door only, pressing thebutton once.
Press thebutton twice to open all doors.
Setting the Anti-hijack mode is done using the [Set-
tings] menu in the vehicle information display (Se-
lect the [Unlocking] menu key). Set [Selective Un-
lock] to off.
For more information see “Vehicle information
display” in the “2. Instruments and controls” sec-
tion.
Auto-relock (where fitted):
An auto-relock function will a short period after a full
or partial unlock, if no further user action is taken.
The auto-relock will be cancelled if any door is
opened or the key is inserted into the ignition.
KEYFOB OPERATION FAILURE
The keyfob may not work properly if:
•The keyfob battery is low.
See “Integrated keyfob/Intelligent Key battery
replacement” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section for keyfob battery replace-
ment instructions and the required battery type.
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During the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles), follow these
recommendations for the future reliability and
economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow the
recommendations may result in shortened engine
life and reduced engine performance.
•Avoid driving for long periods at a constant
speed, either fast or slow.
•Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
•Avoid quick starts.
•Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
•Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500
miles).
NOTE
Models with K9K diesel engine will achieve top
performance only after approximately 5,000 km
(3,000 miles).
WARNING
The driving characteristics of your vehicle can be
changed remarkably by any additional load and
its distribution as well as by adding optional
equipment (trailer couplings, roof racks, etc.).
Your driving style and speed have to be adjusted
accordingly. Especially when carrying heavy
loads, your speed must be reduced adequately.
•Make sure the area around the vehicle is free of
obstacles.
•Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant,
brake and clutch fluid, and window washer fluid
as frequently as possible, at least whenever you
refuel.
•Visually inspect tyres for their appearance and
condition. Also check the tyre pressure for
proper inflation.
•Maintenance items in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section should be checked peri-
odically.
•Check that all windows and light lenses are
clean.
•Check that all doors are closed.
•Position the seat and adjust the head restraints.
•Adjust the inside and outside mirrors.
•Fasten your seat belt and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
•Check the operation of the warning/indicator
lights when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position.
•Do not place hard or heavy objects on the dash-
board or rear parcel shelf in order to prevent
injury in the event of a sudden stop.
RUNNING-IN SCHEDULE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
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METER INFORMATION ACTIVATION
At ignition ON. Once the vehicle starts moving the
tyre pressure is monitored.
TPMS SENSOR ID AND POSITION
RECOGNITION
It is recommended that a NISSAN dealer performs
the registration of a new TPMS sensor or sensor
location.
It is also possible to register the sensor yourself fol-
lowing the procedure below:
Procedure:
1. Change tyre position or have new TPMS sensor
fitted.
2. Park with Ignition ON or Engine ON for more
than 20 minutes. You must perform this step be-
fore driving.
3. Drive the vehicle for several minutes between 25
km/h (16 MPH) and 100 km/h (64 MPH). The
TPMS sensor ID and position will automatically
be detected.
NOTE
The TPMS might not synchronise if one or more
of the following conditions apply:
•Bad road conditions
•The TPMS unit does not receive correct data
from tyre pressure sensors
•Driving below 25 km/h (16 MPH)
TPMS indicator light(s) Possible cause Recommended action
m
Low tyre pressure Inflate tyre(s) to the correct pressure
m
Genuine NISSAN TPMS sensor is not
detected at one or more wheelsCheck if the TPMS sensors are
present.
If no sensor is present add a genuine
NISSAN TPMS sensor
TPMS radio communication interfer-
ence between TPMS wheel sensor
and TPMS receiver due to external
sources.Drive away from the area of interfer-
ence
TPMS parts malfunctionIf the problem persists contact a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop
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After step 4 is performed, when the ignition switch
is pushed without depressing the brake pedal, the
ignition switch position will change to “ACC”.
NOTE
•When the ignition switch is pushed to the
“ACC” or “ON” position or the engine is started
by the above procedures, the Intelligent Key
system warning light may blink in yellow (on
the meter) even if the Intelligent Key is inside
the vehicle. This is not a malfunction. To stop
the warning light from blinking, touch the ig-
nition switch with the Intelligent Key again.
•If the Intelligent Key system warning light in
the meter is blinking in green, replace the bat-
tery as soon as possible. (See “Integrated
keyfob/Intelligent Key battery replacement” in
the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion.)
MODELS WITH INTELLIGENT KEY
SYSTEM
1. Apply the parking brake. For additional informa-
tion, see “Parking brake switch” in the “3. Pre-
driving checks and adjustments” section.
2.Manual transmission models:
Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position,
and depress the clutch pedal to the floor while
starting the engine.
XTRONIC transmission (CVT) models:
Move the shift lever to the P (Park) or N (Neutral)
position. (P position is preferred).
The starter is designed to operate only when
the shift lever is in the proper position.
The Intelligent Key (where fitted) must be car-
ried while inside the vehicle when operating
the ignition switch.
3. To start the engine:
•MT models – keep the clutch pedal
depressed and/or depress the brake pedal
then push the ignition switch to the “ON” po-
sition.
•XTRONIC transmission models – depress the
brake pedal then push the ignition switch to
the “ON” position.
NOTE
•To start the engine immediately, push and
release the ignition switch while depress-ing the brake pedal or clutch pedal with
the ignition switch in any position.
•For diesel engine models: In cold condi-
tions there may be a delay for a few sec-
onds before the engine cranks. This is due
to the glow plugs heating to ensure ad-
equate engine starting conditions. The
glow indicator light (
) will illuminate
during this delay, then the engine will start.
4. Immediately release the ignition switch when the
engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above procedures.
NOTE
Petrol engine models:
•If the engine is very hard to start in ex-
tremely cold weather or when restarting,
depress the accelerator pedal a little (ap-
proximately 1/3 of the way to the floor)
and hold it and then crank the engine. Re-
lease the ignition switch and the accelera-
tor pedal when the engine starts.
•If the engine is very hard to start because
it is flooded, depress the accelerator pedal
all the way to the floor and hold it. Crank
the engine for 5-6 seconds. After cranking
the engine, release the accelerator pedal.
Crank the engine with your foot off the ac-
celerator pedal by turning the ignition
switch to START. Release the switch when
the engine starts. If the engine starts, but
fails to run, repeat the above procedure.
STARTING ENGINE
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