2016 NISSAN QASHQAI check engine light

Door lock indicator light
(where fitted)
The door lock indicator light located on the instru-
ment panel illuminates when all the doors are locked
while the ignition switch is in the ON position.
•When the doors are locked with the power door
lock switch, the door lock indicator light will illu-
minate for 30 minutes.
•When the doors are locked by pushing the
LOCK button on the Intelligent Key or any re-
quest switch (where fitted), the door lock indica-
tor light will illuminate for 1 minute.
•The door lock indicator light turns off when any
door is unlocked.
For locking or unlocking doors, see “Door locks” in
the “3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments” sec-
tion.
Electronic Stability Programme
(ESP) OFF indicator light
(where fitted)
The light comes on when the Electronic Stability
Programme (ESP) OFF switch is pushed to the OFF
position. This indicates that the ESP system is not
operating.
This light also comes on briefly when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position. The light will
turn off after approximately 1 second if the ESP sys-
tem is operational.
When the ESP OFF indicator light and SLIP indica-tor light (see “SLIP indicator light (where fitted)”
later in this section) come on with the ESP system
turned on, it alerts the driver to the fact that the sys-
tem’s fail-safe mode is operating. This means that
the system may not be functioning properly. Have
the system checked by your NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop.
If an abnormality occurs in the system, the ESP sys-
tem function will be cancelled, but the vehicle is still
driveable. For additional information, see “Electronic
Stability Programme (ESP) system (where fitted)” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section.
Front fog light indicator light
The light comes on when the front fog lights are
switched on (see “Fog light switch” later in this sec-
tion).
Glow plug indicator light (Diesel
engines)
This light comes on when the ignition switch is in the
ON position and goes out when the glow plugs have
been pre-heated. When the engine is cold, the glow
plug warm-up time will be longer.
High beam assist indicator light
(where fitted)
The indicator light illuminates when the headlights
come on while the headlight switch is in the AUTO
position with the high beam selected. This indicates
that the high beam assist system is operational. (See
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High beam indicator light
This light comes on when the headlight high beam
is on and goes out when the low beam is selected.
Malfunction Indicator light
(orange)
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON posi-
tion, the orange Malfunction Indicator light illumi-
nates. This means that the system is operational.
If the orange Malfunction Indicator light comes on
steady or blinks (where fitted) while the engine is
running, it may indicate an engine control system
malfunction.
See “Malfunction warning light (red) (where fitted)”
earlier in this section for details of the red malfunc-
tion warning light (where fitted).
On steady (orange):
An engine malfunction has been detected. Have the
vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer or qualified
workshop. You do not need to have your vehicle
towed to the dealer.
Blinking (orange) (where fitted):
An engine misfire has been detected which may
damage the engine control system.
To reduce or avoid engine control system dam-
age:
•Do not drive at speeds above 70 km/h (43
MPH).
•Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
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•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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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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25. [Reminder turn off headlights]
warning
This warning appears when the driver side door is
opened while the headlight switch is left ON and the
ignition switch is placed in the ACC, “OFF” or
LOCK position. Place the headlight switch in “OFF”
or “AUTO” position. For additional information, see
“Headlight and turn signal switch” later in this sec-
tion.
26. [Time for a driver break?] indicator
This indicator appears when the set “TIMER” indi-
cator activates. You can set the time for up to 6
hours.
27. [Low outside temperature] warning
This warning appears if the outside temperature is
below 3°C (37°F). The warning can be set not to be
displayed. (See “[Clock] and [outside air
temperature]” later in this section or the separate
NissanConnect Owner’s manual.)
28. [Chassis control system fault]
warning
This warning appears if the chassis control module
detects an error in the Chassis Control System
(where fitted). Have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop. (See “Chas-
sis control” in the “5. Starting and driving” section.)
29. Cruise control indicator
This indicator shows the cruise control system sta-
tus. The status is shown by the colour.
See “Cruise control (where fitted)” in the “5. Start-
ing and driving” section for details.
30. Speed limiter indicator
This indicator shows the status of the speed limiter
system . If the system is in turned on and in use, the
speed that the speed limiter is set to is also dis-
played.
See “Speed limiter (where fitted)” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section for details.
31. Shift lever position indicator
This indicator shows the shift lever position.
See “Shift lever indicator (where fitted)” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section for further details.
32. [Tyre Pressure System Fault]
warning
This warning illuminates when there is a problem
with the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
If this warning comes on, have the system checked
by a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop. See
“Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section for further details.
33. [Resetting Tyre Pressure System]
indicator
This warning illuminates when the TPMS tempera-
ture calibration is in progress. See “TPMS tempera-
ture calibration” in the “5. Starting and driving” sec-
tion for further details.
34. [Parking Sensor System Fault]
warning (where fitted)
This warning illuminates when there is a problem
with the parking sensor system. If this warning
comes on, have the system checked by a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop.
35. [Vehicle Overheating Stop Vehicle]
warning
This warning illuminates is the engine coolant tem-
perature is too high, indicating that the engine is
overheating. See “Engine overheat” in the “6. In
case of emergency” section for further details.
36. [CVT System Fault] warning
(where fitted)
This warning illuminates when there is a problem
with the XTRONIC transmission (CVT) system. If
this warning comes on, have the system checked by
a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
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37. [Adaptive Front-Lighting System
Fault] warning (where fitted)
This warning illuminates when there is a problem
with the dynamic high beam assistant system. See
“Dynamic high beam assistant (where fitted)” later
in this section. If this warning comes on, have the
system checked by a NISSAN dealer or qualified
workshop.
38. [Headlight System Fault] warning
(where fitted)
This warning illuminates when the LED headlights
need to be replaced. If this warning comes on, have
the system checked by a NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop. See “LED headlight (where fitted)”
later in this section
39–45. [Stop/Start] System
These indicators show the Stop/Start System sta-
tus. See “Stop/Start System (where fitted)” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section.
46. [Push Ignition to OFF] warning
This warning will illuminate if the ignition switch is
placed in the ACC position when the shift lever is
moved to the P (Park) position. To turn off the Push
warning, place the ignition switch in the ON position
and then in the LOCK position.
47. [Please Select Driving Aids in
Settings Menu] warning
This warning is displayed if the Driving Aids items
are not available because they are turned off in the
Settings menu.
48–51. [System Fault] warning
This warning appears when the Blind Spot Warn-
ing, (where fitted), Lane Departure Warning (where
fitted), Traffic Sign Recognition (where fitted), or
Forward Emergency Braking systems (where fitted)
are not functioning properly.
52. [Not Available Front Radar
Obstruction] warning (where fitted)
If the sensor area of the front bumper is covered
with dirt or obstructed, making it impossible to de-
tect a vehicle ahead, the forward emergency brak-
ing system is automatically turned off. The forward
emergency braking system warning light (orange)
and the forward collision warning light (orange) will
illuminate and the [Not Available Front Radar Ob-
struction] warning message will appear in the ve-
hicle information display. If the [Not Available Front
Radar Obstruction] warning message appears, park
the vehicle in a safe location and turn the engine off.
Check to see if the sensor area of the front bumper
is blocked. If the sensor area of the front bumper is
blocked, remove the blocking material. Restart the
engine. If the warning light continues to illuminate,
have the forward emergency braking system
checked by a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
53–54. [Not Available High Cabin
Temperature] warning (where fitted)
This warning appears if the interior temperature of
the vehicle has reached such a high temperature
that the sensor for the Traffic Sign Recognition and
Lane Departure warning systems can no longer
function reliably. Once the interior temperature has
reached normal levels, the warning should disap-
pear. If the warning continues to display, have the
system checked by a NISSAN dealer or qualified
workshop
55. [Not Available Clean Rear Camera]
warning (where fitted)
This message is displayed if the rear camera used
by the Blind Spot Warning system is dirty or cov-
ered with snow or rain. If the message appears,
park the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine,
and clean the camera unit with a soft cloth. Then
restart the engine.
56. [Steering lock Registration
Complete] indicator
This appears when a new intelligent key is regis-
tered to the vehicle.
57. [Please select 1 item or more]
indicator
This message appears when you are in the main
menu of the vehicle information display to remind
you to select at least one item.
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CAUTION
•The Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) system is
intended as an aid to careful driving. It is the
driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive
safely, and observe all road regulations that
currently apply, including looking out for road
signs.
•The Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) system
may not function properly under the following
conditions:
•When rain, snow or dirt adheres to the
windscreen in front of the TSR camera unit.
•When the headlights are not bright due to
dirt on the lens or if the aiming is not ad-
justed properly.
•When strong light enters the camera unit.
(For example, the light directly shines on
the front of the vehicle at sunrise or sun-
set.)
•When a sudden change in brightness oc-
curs. (For example, when the vehicle en-
ters or exits a tunnel or under a bridge.)
•In areas not covered by the navigation sys-
tem.
•If there are deviations in relation to the
navigation, for example due to changes in
the road routing.
•When overtaking buses or trucks with
speed stickers.
Turning the TSR system on and off
Turning the LDW system on or of is done using the
[Settings] menu in the vehicle information display.
For details, see “Vehicle information display” in the
“2. Instruments and controls” section.
Perform the following steps to enable or disable the
TSR system:
1. In the [Settings] menu, select the [Driver Assis-
tance] key.
2. Touch [Traffic Sign] to turn the system ON/OFF.
System temporarily unavailable
If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight under high
temperature conditions (over approximately 40 C
(104 F) and then started, the TSR system may be
deactivated automatically. The [Not available high
cabin temperature] warning message will appear in
the vehicle information display.
Action to take:
When the interior temperature is reduced, the TSR
system will resume operating automatically.
System Malfunction
If the TSR system malfunctions it will be turned off
automatically and the system [Malfunction]/[System
error] warning message will appear in the vehicle
information display.
Action to take:
If the TSR [Malfunction]/[System error] message
appears, pull off the road at a safe location and stop
the vehicle. Turn the engine off and restart the en-
gine. If the TSR [Malfunction]/[System error] mes-
sage continues to appear, have the system checked
by a NISSAN dealer.
Maintenance
The TSR uses the same multi-sensing front camera
unit that is used by the Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) system, located in front of the interior rear
view mirror. For maintenance of the camera, see
“Multi-sensing camera unit maintenance” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section.
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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
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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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