2016 NISSAN QASHQAI Owner´s Manual

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover
rate than other types of vehicles.
They have higher ground clearance than passenger
cars to make them capable of performing in a wide
variety of on-pavement and off-road applications.
This gives them a higher centre of gravity than ordi-
nary cars. An advantage of higher ground clearance
is a better view of the road, allowing you to antici-
pate problems. However, they are not designed for
cornering at the same speeds as conventional two-
wheel drive (2WD) vehicles any more than low-slung
sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily
under off-road conditions. If possible, avoid sharp
turns or abrupt manoeuvres, particularly at high
speeds. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to
operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of
control or vehicle rollover. In a rollover accident an
unbelted person is significantly more likely to be
injured than a person who is wearing a seat belt.NISSAN Blue Citizenship
The three-way catalyst is an emission control device
installed in the exhaust system. In the converter,
exhaust gases are burned at high temperatures to
help reduce pollutants.
CAUTION
•The exhaust gas and the exhaust system are
very hot. While the engine is running, keep
people or flammable materials away from the
exhaust pipe.
•Do not stop or park the vehicle over flam-
mable materials such as dry grass, waste pa-
per or rags, as they may burn easily.
•When parking, ensure that people or flam-
mable materials are kept away from the ex-
haust pipe.
TO HELP PREVENT DAMAGE
CAUTION
•Use UNLEADED PETROL ONLY, specifically
the recommended type. For details, see “Ca-
pacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in
the “9. Technical information” section.
•Do not use leaded petrol. Leaded petrol will
seriously damage three-way catalyst.
Deposits from leaded petrol will seriously re-
duce the three-way catalyst’s ability to help
reduce exhaust pollutants.
•Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunctions in
the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical sys-
tems can cause over-rich fuel flow into the
converter, causing it to overheat.
•Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level.
Running out of fuel could cause the engine to
misfire, damaging the three-way catalyst.
•Do not keep driving if the engine misfires, or
if noticeable loss of performance or other un-
usual operating conditions are detected. Have
the vehicle inspected promptly by a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop.
•Do not race the engine while warming it up.
•Do not push or tow your vehicle to start the
engine.
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING PRECAUTIONSTHREE-WAY CATALYST (Petrol
engine models)
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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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WARNING
Never remove the key or turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK position while driving. The steering
wheel will lock and could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle. This could result in serious
vehicle damage or personal injury.
CAUTION
Use electrical accessories with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. If
you must use accessories while the engine is not
running, do not use them for extended periods of
time and do not use multiple electrical accesso-
ries at the same time.
The switch includes an anti-theft steering lock de-
vice.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
To lock the steering wheel, turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK position and remove the key from the
ignition switch, then turn the steering clockwise. To
unlock the steering wheel, insert the ignition key and
turn it gently while rotating the steering wheel slightly
right and left.
The ignition key can only be removed when the
switch is in the LOCK position (Normal parking po-
sition) (0).
XTRONIC TRANSMISSION (CVT)
The ignition lock is designed so that the key cannot
be turned to LOCK and removed until the shift lever
is moved to the P (Park) position.
When removing the key from the LOCK position of
the ignition switch, make sure that the shift lever is
in the P (Park) position.
The shift lever can only be moved from the P (Park)
position when the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion and the footbrake pedal is depressed.
To remove the key from the ignition switch:
1. Move the shift lever into the P (Park) position.
2. Turn the key to the LOCK position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
If the key is removed from the ignition switch, the
shift lever cannot be moved from the P (Park) posi-
tion.When the key cannot be turned toward the LOCK
position, proceed as follows to remove the key:
1. Move the shift lever into the P (Park) position.
2. Turn the key slightly in the ON direction.
3. Turn the key towards the LOCK position.
4. Remove the key.
STEERING LOCK
To lock the steering wheel
1. Turn the key to the LOCK position.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Turn the steering wheel 1/6 of a turn clockwise
from the straight up position.
To unlock the steering wheel
1. Insert the key into the ignition switch.
2. Gently turn the key while rotating the steering
wheel slightly right and left.
KEY POSITIONS
LOCK (Normal parking position) (0)
The ignition key can only be removed when in this
position.
The steering lock can only be locked in this position.
OFF/ACC (Accessories)/(1)
The engine is turned off without locking the steering
wheel. This position activates electrical accessories,
such as the radio, when the engine is not running.
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IGNITION SWITCH (where fitted)
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ON (Normal operating position) (2)
This position turns on the ignition system and elec-
trical accessories.
START (3)
The engine starter activates and the engine will start.
As soon as the engine has started, release the key
immediately. It will return to the ON position.
NOTE
For vehicles fitted with Stop/Start System:
When the engine is automatically stopped by the
Stop/Start System the ignition switch can still be
operated as usual.
At the end of a journey turn the ignition OFF to
avoid a flat battery. The Stop/Start System does
not automatically turn ignition off.
NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (NATS)
(where fitted)
The NISSAN Anti Theft System (NATS)* will stop
the engine if someone tries to start the engine with-
out using the registered NATS key.
* Immobilizer
If you failed to start the engine using the NATS Key,
turn the ignition knob to the LOCK position, wait for
5 seconds and turn the key to the START position
again to start the engine.
For additional information, see “NISSAN Anti-Theft
System (NATS)” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
PRECAUTIONS ON PUSH-BUTTON
IGNITION SWITCH OPERATION
WARNING
Do not operate the push-button ignition switch
while driving the vehicle except in an emergency.
(The engine will stop when the ignition switch is
pushed 3 consecutive times in quick succession
or the ignition switch is pushed and held for more
than 2 seconds.) If the engine stops while the
vehicle is being driven, this could lead to a crash
and serious injury.
Before operating the push-button ignition switch:
•Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position or
depress the clutch pedal (for Manual Transmis-
sion (MT) models).
•Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position (for
XTRONIC transmission (CVT) models).
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
The Intelligent Key system can operate the ignition
switch without taking the key out from your pocket
or bag. The operating environment and/or condi-
tions may affect the Intelligent Key system opera-
tion.
CAUTION
•Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you
when operating the vehicle.
•Never leave the Intelligent Key inside the ve-
hicle when you leave the vehicle.
•If the Intelligent Key is too far away from the
driver, the vehicle may not start.
•If the vehicle battery is discharged, the igni-
tion switch cannot be switched from the
“LOCK” position, and if the steering lock is
engaged, the steering wheel cannot be
moved. Charge the battery as soon as pos-
sible (See “Jump-starting” in the “6. In case of
emergency” section.)
Operating range
The Intelligent Key can only be used for starting the
engine when the Intelligent Key is within the speci-
fied operating range
j1 as illustrated.
When the Intelligent Key battery is almost
discharged or strong radio waves are present near
the operating location, the Intelligent Key system’s
operating range becomes narrower and may not
function properly.
If the Intelligent Key is within the operating range, it
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PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION
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is possible for anyone, even someone who does not
carry the Intelligent Key, to push the ignition switch
to start the engine.
•The luggage room area is not included in the
operating range, but the Intelligent Key may func-
tion.
•If the Intelligent Key is placed on the instrument
panel, inside the glove box, door pocket or the
corner of the interior compartment, the Intelli-
gent Key may not function.
•If the Intelligent Key is placed near the door or
window outside the vehicle, the Intelligent Key
may function.
IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONS
When the ignition switch is pushed without depress-
ing the brake pedal, the ignition switch will illumi-
nate:
Push the centre of the ignition switch:
•Once to change to ON.
•Two times to change to OFF.
The ignition switch will automatically return to the
LOCK position when any door is either opened or
closed with the switch in the OFF position.
Some indicators and warnings for operation are dis-
played on the vehicle information display. See “Ve-
hicle information display” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual.
ON position (normal operating position)
This position turns on the ignition system and elec-
trical accessories.
ON has a battery saver feature that will turn the igni-
tion switch to the OFF position, if the vehicle is not
running, after some time under the following condi-
tions:
•All doors are closed
•Shift lever is in P (Park) (for XTRONIC transmis-
sion models).
The battery saver feature will be cancelled if any of
the following occur:
•Any door is opened.
•Shift lever is moved out of the P (Park) position.
•Ignition switch changes position.
CAUTION
•Do not leave the vehicle for extended periods
of time when the ignition switch is in the “ACC”
or “ON” position and the engine is not run-
ning. This can discharge the battery.
•Use electrical accessories with the engine
running to avoid discharging the vehicle bat-
tery. If you must use accessories while the
engine is not running, do not use them for
extended periods of time and do not use mul-
tiple electrical accessories at the same time.
LOCK position (normal parking position)
The ignition switch and steering lock can only be
locked at this position.
The ignition switch will lock when any door is opened
or closed with the ignition switched off.
XTRONIC transmission:
The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition
switch cannot be switched to the “LOCK” position
until the shift lever is moved to the P (Park) position.
When pushing the ignition switch to the “OFF” posi-
tion, make sure the shift lever is in the P (Park) posi-
tion.
When the ignition switch cannot be switched to the
“LOCK” position:
1. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position.
2. Push the ignition switch. The ignition switch po-
sition will change to the ON position.
3. Push the ignition switch again to the LOCK posi-
tion.
The shift lever can be moved from the P (Park) posi-
tion if the ignition switch is in the ON position and
the brake pedal is depressed.
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If the battery of the vehicle is discharged, the push-
button ignition switch cannot be moved from the
LOCK position.
OFF position
The ignition switch is in the OFF position when the
engine is turned off using the ignition switch. No
lights will illuminate on the ignition switch.
ACC position
With the vehicle in the P (Park) position, the Intelli-
gent key with you and the ignition placed from ON
to OFF, the radio can still be used for a period of
time, or until the driver’s door is opened.
After a period of time, functions such as radio, navi-
gation, and Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
may be restarted by pressing the “POWER button/
VOLUME control knob” (See “Monitor, climate, au-
dio, phone and voice recognition systems” in this
manual) or the keyfob unlock button up to a total of
30 minutes.
EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF
To shut off the engine in an emergency situation
while driving, perform the following procedure:
•Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch 3
consecutive times in less than 1.5 seconds, or
•Push and hold the push-button ignition switch
for more than 2 seconds.
STEERING LOCK
The ignition switch is equipped with an anti-theft
steering lock device.
To lock steering wheel
1. Push the ignition switch to the “OFF” position
where the ignition switch position indicator will
not illuminate.
2. Open or close the door. The ignition switch turns
to the “LOCK” position.
3. Turn the steering wheel 1/6 of a turn to the right
or left from the straight up position.
To unlock steering wheel
Push the ignition switch to “ACC”, and the steering
wheel will be automatically unlocked.
CAUTION
•If the battery of the vehicle is discharged, the
push-button ignition switch cannot be
switched from the “LOCK” position.
•If the ignition switch position does not change
from the “LOCK” position, push the ignition
switch again while rotating the steering wheel
slightly to the right and left.
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY
DISCHARGE
If the battery of the Intelligent Key is discharged, or
environmental conditions interfere with the Intelli-
gent Key operation, start the engine according to
the following procedure:
1. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) (XTRONIC
transmission models) or N (Neutral) (MT models)
position.
2. Firmly apply the footbrake.
3. Depress the clutch pedal to the floor (MT mod-
els)
4. Touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent Key
as illustrated. (A chime will sound.)
5. Push the ignition switch while depressing the
brake pedal within 10 seconds after the chime
sounds. The engine will start.
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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.
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CAUTION
•As soon as the engine has started, release
the ignition switch immediately.
•Do not operate the starter for more than
15 seconds at a time. If the engine does
not start, turn the ignition switch to the
“OFF” position and wait 10 seconds (Petrol
engine models) or 20 seconds (Diesel en-
gine models) before cranking again, oth-
erwise the starter could be damaged.
•If it becomes necessary to start the engine
with a booster battery and jumper cables,
the instructions and cautions contained in
the “6. In case of emergency” section
should be carefully followed.
5. After starting, allow the engine to idle for at least
30 seconds to warm-up. Drive at moderate
speeds for a short distance first, especially in
cold weather.
CAUTION
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the
engine is warming up.
6. To stop the engine:
– Manual transmission models: apply the park-
ing brake and push the ignition switch to the
“OFF” position.
– XTRONIC transmission models: move the
shift lever to the P (Park) position, apply the
parking brake and push the switch to the
“OFF” position.7. The steering wheel lock engages when ignition
is off and a door is opened or closed.
MODELS WITHOUT 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.
3. Rotate the steering wheel left to right to release
the ignition lock whilst turning the ignition switch
to the ON position.
4. For diesel engine models: Wait until the glow
indicator light (
) goes out.
5. With your foot on the brake pedal,not on the
accelerator pedal, crank the engine by turning
the ignition switch to START.
6. 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.
CAUTION
•As soon as the engine has started, release
the ignition switch immediately.
•Do not operate the starter for more than
15 seconds at a time. If the engine does
not start, turn the ignition switch to the
“OFF” position and wait 10 seconds (Petrol
engine models) or 20 seconds (Diesel en-
gine models) before cranking again, oth-
erwise the starter could be damaged.
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