2016 NISSAN QASHQAI lights

To turn the front fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to theoror AUTO (where fitted)
position and turn the fog light switch to theposi-
tion. The front fog lights and indicator light will come
on. The fog light switch will return to the “OFF”
position (—). For additional information, see “Warn-
ing/indicator lights and audible reminders” earlier in
this section.
To turn the front fog lights off, turn the fog light
switch to the
position again. The front fog lights
and indicator light will turn off. The fog light switch
will return to the “OFF” position.
NOTE
If the headlight switch is turned to the “OFF” po-
sition(—),thefrontfoglightwillswitchoffauto-
matically.
REAR FOG LIGHT (where fitted)
The rear fog light should only be used when visibility
is seriously reduced – generally, to less than 100 m
(328 ft).
To turn the rear fog light on, turn the headlight switch
to the
oror AUTO (where fitted) position
and turn the fog light switch to theposition. The
rear fog light and indicator light will come on. The
fog light switch will return to the “OFF” position (—
). For additional information, see “Warning/indicator
lights and audible reminders” earlier in this section.If the front fog lights (where fitted) are already turned
on with the headlight switch in the
position,
you can turn on the rear fog light without first turn-
ing the headlight switch to the
or AUTO (where
fitted) position.
To turn the rear fog light off, turn the fog light switch
to the
position again.
NOTE
If the headlight switch is turned to the “OFF” po-
sition(—),therearfoglightwillswitchoffauto-
matically.
HEADLIGHT AIMING CONTROL
SWITCH (where fitted)
Depending on the number of occupants in the ve-
hicle and the load it is carrying, the headlight axis
may be higher than desired. If the vehicle is travel-
ling on a hilly road, the headlights may directly hit the
rear-view mirror of the vehicle ahead or the wind-
screen of an oncoming vehicle. The light axis can be
NIC2200LHD models
NIC2201RHD models
HEADLIGHT AIMING CONTROL
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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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WARNING
Take care as the power outlet and plug may be
hot during or immediately after use.
CAUTION
•This power outlet is not designed for use with
a cigarette lighter unit.
•Do not use with accessories that exceed a 12
volt, 120 W (10 A) power draw. Do not use
double adaptors or more than one electrical
accessory.
•Use this power outlet with the engine running
(do not use for extended periods of time with
the engine stopped or idling).
•Avoid using when the air conditioner, head-
lights or rear window defogger are on.
•When not in use, be sure that the cap is
closed. Do not allow water to come into con-
tact with the outlet.
•Before inserting or disconnecting a plug, be
sure to turn off the power switch of the elec-
trical accessory being used or remove the key
from the ignition to turn the Acc power of the
vehicle off.
•Fully push the plug in sufficiently. If sufficient
contact is not made, the plug may overheat or
the internal temperature fuse may blow.
STORAGE TRAYS
WARNING
To help prevent injury in an accident or sudden
stop, do not place sharp objects in the trays.
GLOVE BOX
WARNING
Keep the glove box lid closed while driving to
help prevent injury in an accident or a sudden
stop.
To open the glove box, lift the latch and lower the lid.
Towards the rear of the glove box an elastic strap
can be used to hold the Owner’s Manual pack.
NIC2177Centre console
NIC2135Front armrest
NIC2136
POWER OUTLET STORAGE
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SUNSHADE OPERATION
The sunshade operates only when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
WARNING
Never allow hands or fingers, or any part of your
body within operating range of the sunshade. You
could be injured.
Opening and closing
Manual control:
To close the sunshade, press and hold the “CLOSE”
side of the switch
j1 To stop the sunshade from
closing fully, release the switch.
To open the sunshade press and hold the “OPEN”
side of the switch
j2 To stop the sunshade from
opening fully, release the switch.
Automatic operation:
To fully open or close the sunshade automatically,
press briefly on the open or close side of the switch
and then release. To stop the sunshade from open-
ing or closing, press either side of the switch.
Auto-reverse function:
When the control unit detects something caught in
the sunshade, the sunshade will open automatically.
NOTE
The auto-reverse function remains active
whether the sunshade is being closed manually
or automatically.CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time with the
engine stopped. This could discharge the bat-
tery.
NOTE
The interior lights will go off after a period of time
unless the ignition switch is in the Acc or ON
position.
ROOM LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
The room light control switch has three positions:
ONj1 , OFFj2 and centrej3.
ON position
When the switch is in the ON positionj1 , the light
will illuminate.
OFF position
When the switch is in the OFF positionj2 , the light
will not illuminate, regardless of the condition.
Centre position
When the switch is in the centre position, the light
comes on when a door is opened
ROOM LIGHT TIMER (where fitted)
The room light will stay on for a period of time when:
•The ignition is switched off.
•The doors are unlocked.
•Any door is opened and then closed.
The timer is cancelled, and the interior light will turn
off when:
•The doors are locked.
•The ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
MAP LIGHTS (where fitted)
Operate the map light switch to turn the map light
on or off.
j1 : ON position
SIC4573Z
SIC4572Z
INTERIOR LIGHTS
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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.
NPA1270
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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WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
You could lose control of your vehicle and cause
an accident.
Release the lock lever as illustrated and adjust the
steering wheel to the desired position (up or down,
forwards or backwards). Firmly push the lock lever
back into position to lock the steering wheel in place.CAUTION
Do not store the sun visor before returning it to
its original position.
1. To block out glare from the front, move the main
sun visor downwards.
2. To block glare from the side, remove the main
sun visor from the centre mount and move it to
the side.
INSIDE REAR-VIEW MIRROR
j
1Night position
j2Day position
jAFront of the vehicle
The night position
j1 will reduce glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
WARNING
Only use the night position
j1 when necessary,
as it reduces rear-view clarity.
NPA1272NPA839Z
NPA862Z
STEERING WHEEL SUN VISORS MIRRORS
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AUTOMATIC ANTI-DAZZLING INSIDE
MIRROR (where fitted)
The inside mirror is designed so that it automatically
adjusts the reflection according to the intensity of
the following vehicle’s headlights on the sensor
jC.
The automatic anti-dazzling inside mirror will oper-
ate when the ignition switch is in the Acc or ON
position. The light
jA shows the system is activated.
The automatic anti-dazzling inside mirror can be de-
activated by pressing the power button
jB . The lightjA will turn off to show system deactivation.
CAUTION
Do not cover the sensor, hang any object on the
mirror or spray glass cleaner directly on the mir-
ror. Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of the
sensor, resulting in improper operation.
OUTSIDE REAR-VIEW MIRRORS
WARNING
•Check the position of all mirrors before driv-
ing. Altering their position while driving could
distract your attention from the driving opera-
tion.
•Objects viewed in the outside mirrors are
closer than they appear.
•Never touch the outside rear-view mirrors
while they are in motion. Doing so may pinch
your fingers or damage the mirror.
•Never drive the vehicle with the outside rear-
view mirrors folded. This reduces rear view
visibility and may lead to an accident.
Adjusting — Remote control
j
ALHD models
jBRHD models
Slide the control to the left
j1 or to the rightj2to
select the left or right outside rear-view mirror, then
adjust the mirror to the desired position by pushing
the control as illustrated
j3.
NPA1273
NPA1276
NPA1278
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