2016 NISSAN QASHQAI sensor

Using the settings menu
The settings of the parking sensor system can be
changed.
At ignition on (the [Settings] menu is shown in the
display), select
[Driver Assistance] —> [Parking Aids]
or when the parking sensor screen is displayed,
press theswitch
jB on the steering
wheel. Press the BACK switchjA to return to the
previous item.
The settings menu is shown
Set the following items on or off by selecting (high-
lighted) and pressing the
jB switch on
the steering wheel. When selected a green marker
is shown.
– [Front sensor]:
Switch the front sensors on or off
– [Rear sensor]:
Switch the rear sensors on or off– [Display]:
Switch the parking sensor system automatically
on or off when selecting R (Reverse) gear.
By highlighting the colour of the to be set item:
– Set the volume of the parking sensor system
Select [Volume] and press
•High
•Med.
•Low
– Set the range sensitivity
Select [Range] and press
•Far
•Mid.
•Near
WARNING
Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) is a guidance sys-
tem for parking procedures. It does not prevent
collisions with objects. Always look through the
windows and check to be sure that it is safe to
move.
The Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) system controls
steering, guiding the vehicle when parking:
– In a bay
– Parallel to the road
NOTE
The IPA system instructs you to stop, drive for-
wards or drive backwards. Follow the instructions
given by the system.
The IPA system is not able to support parking when
the vehicle speed during the parking manoeuvre is
more than 7 km/h (4 MPH).
CAUTION
Do not use the IPA system under the following
conditions:
•On unpaved roads.
•On snow-covered or frozen roads.
•On uneven roads with slants, bumps, kerb-
stones, wheel tracks, etc.
•At mechanical parking facilities.
•When tyre chains or a spare tyre are installed.
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INTELLIGENT PARKING ASSIST
(IPA) (where fitted)
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•When the vehicle is being towed
•When the doors (including the back door) are
not closed.
The following conditions may reduce the ability
of the system to detect other vehicles:
•Severe weather.
•Road spray.
•Ice build up on the vehicle.
•Frost on the vehicle.
•Dirt on the vehicle.
Do not attach stickers (including transparent ma-
terial), install accessories or apply additional
paint near the sonar sensors. These conditions
may reduce the ability of the system to detect
other vehicles.
The sonar sensors detect stationary objects be-
hind the vehicle. The sonar sensors may not de-
tect:
•Small or moving objects.
•Wedge-shaped objects.
•Objects close to the bumper.
•Thin objects such as rope, wire, or chain.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the IPA may not
be able to predict precise courses and function
properly. There may be instances where sur-rounding objects and vehicles are displayed in-
side the clearance guidelines (red), or where the
vehicle cannot be parked in the correct spot fol-
lowing the IPA operation.
•When the shift lever is operated while driving.
•When sudden start, sudden stop or sudden
operation of the shift lever occurs.
•When tyre pressure is too low or a tyre is worn
out.
•When tyres are installed that are of a different
size from the tyres that were equipped at the
time of factory shipment.
•When the vehicle is heavily laden.
DEACTIVATION OF THE IPA SYSTEM
The IPA will deactivate under the following condi-
tions:
•When the steering wheel is operated manually.
•When 5 seconds have passed since the shift
lever was placed and kept in the Neutral (N)
position.
•When reversing operations are conducted more
than 10 times for steering corrections.
•When the system judges that conditions (such
as worn out or low pressure tyres, road condi-
tions for example) are not suitable for correct
course predictions.
•When the vehicle reverses to a position behind
the position where the IPA operation started.
•When the vehicle passes the reverse starting
position by more than 2 m (6.5 ft).
•When the vehicle speed exceeds approximately
7 km/h (4 MPH).
•When the driver does not follow the IPA guid-
ance.
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Driving downhill
The engine braking action is effective for controlling
the vehicle while descending hills.
The shift lever (MT models) should be placed in a
gear position low enough to obtain sufficient engine
braking.
For XTRONIC transmission models, a low gear po-
sition in the manual shift mode, low enough to obtain
sufficient engine braking, should be selected.WARNING
•The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is a so-
phisticated device, but it cannot prevent acci-
dents resulting from careless or dangerous
driving techniques. It can help maintain ve-
hicle control during braking on slippery sur-
faces. Remember that stopping distances on
slippery surfaces will be longer than on nor-
mal surfaces even with ABS. Stopping dis-
tances may also be longer on rough, gravel or
snow covered roads, or if you are using snow
chains. Always maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle in front of you. Ultimately, the
driver is responsible for safety.
•Tyre type and condition may also affect brak-
ing effectiveness.
– When replacing tyres, install the specified
size of tyres on all four wheels.
– When installing a spare tyre, make sure
that it is the proper size and type as speci-
fied on the tyre placard. (See “Vehicle
identification” in the “9. Technical
information” section.)
– For detailed information, see “Wheels and
tyres” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) controls the
brakes so the wheels do not lock during hard brak-
ing or when braking on slippery surfaces. The sys-
tem detects the rotation speed at each wheel and
varies the brake fluid pressure to prevent each wheelfrom locking and sliding. By preventing each wheel
from locking, the system helps the driver maintain
steering control and helps to minimise swerving and
spinning on slippery surfaces.
USING SYSTEM
Depress the brake pedal and hold it down. Depress
the brake pedal with firm steady pressure, but do
not pump the brakes. The ABS will operate to pre-
vent the wheels from locking up. Steer the vehicle to
avoid obstacles.
WARNING
Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so may re-
sult in increased stopping distances.
SELF-TEST FEATURE
The ABS includes electronic sensors, electric
pumps, hydraulic solenoids and a computer. The
computer has a built-in diagnostic feature that tests
the system each time you start the engine and move
the vehicle at a low speed in forward or reverse.
When the self-test occurs, you may hear a “clunk”
noise and/or feel a pulsation in the brake pedal. This
is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. If the
computer senses a malfunction, it switches the ABS
off and illuminates the ABS warning light on the
instrument panel. The brake system then operates
normally, but without anti-lock assistance.
If the ABS warning light illuminates during the self-
test or while driving, have the vehicle checked by a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
(ABS)
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When the active trace control is operated and the
“Chassis Control” mode is selected in the trip com-
puter, the active trace control graphics are shown in
the vehicle information display see “Trip computer”
in the “2. Instruments and controls” section for more
information.
If the chassis control warning message appears in
the vehicle information display, it may indicate that
the active trace control is not functioning properly.
Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer or
qualified workshop as soon as possible (see also
“28. [Chassis control system fault] warning” in the
“2. Instruments and controls” section).
When the active trace control is operating, you may
feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise,
this is normal and indicates that the active trace con-
trol is operating properly.
Even if the active trace control is set to OFF, some
functions will remain on to assist the driver (for ex-
ample, avoidance scenes).ACTIVE ENGINE BRAKE (for
XTRONIC (CVT) models only)
WARNING
The active engine brake may not be effective de-
pending on the driving condition. Always drive
carefully and attentively.
The Active Engine Brake function adds subtle de-
celeration by controlling gear ratio, depending on
the cornering condition calculated from driver’s
steering input and plural sensors. This benefits
easier traceability and less workload of adjusting
speed with braking at corners.
The Active Engine Brake also adds subtle decelera-
tion with gear ratio control according to driver’s
brake pedal operation.
The Active Engine Brake can be set to ON (en-
abled) or OFF (disabled) through the vehicle infor-mation display see “28. [Chassis control system
fault] warning” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section.
When the active engine brake is operated at cor-
ners and the “Chassis Control” mode is selected in
the trip computer, the active engine brake graphics
are shown in the vehicle information display see
“Trip computer” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section for more information.
If the chassis control warning message appears in
the vehicle information display, it may indicate that
the active engine brake is not functioning properly.
Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer or
qualified workshop as soon as possible.
When the active engine brake is operating, the
needle of the tachometer will rise up and you may
hear an engine noise. This is normal and indicates
that the active engine brake is operating properly.
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TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) (where fitted)
j
ATyre valve with sensor
WARNING
•If the TPMS indicator light illuminates while
driving:
– avoid sudden steering manoeuvres
– avoid abrupt braking
– reduce vehicle speed
– pull off the road to a safe location
– stop the vehicle as soon as possible
•Driving with under-inflated tyres may perma-
nently damage the tyres and increase the like-
lihood of tyre failure. Serious vehicle damage
could occur which may lead to an accident
and could result in serious personal injury.
•Check the tyre pressure for all four tyres. Ad-
just the tyre pressure to the recommended
COLD tyre pressure shown on the tyre plac-
ard to turn the TPMS indicator light “OFF”. In
case of a flat tyre, replace it with a spare tyre
as soon as possible.
•When a spare tyre is mounted or a wheel is
replaced, the TPMS will not function and the
TPMS indicator light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute. The light will remain on after
1 minute. Be sure to follow all instructions for
wheel replacement and make sure the TPMS
system is mounted correctly.
•Replacing tyres with those not originally speci-
fied by NISSAN could affect the proper opera-
tion of the TPMS.
•The Genuine NISSAN Emergency Tyre Repair
Sealant can be used for temporarily repairing
a tyre. Do not inject any other tyre liquid or
aerosol tyre sealant into the tyres, as this may
cause a malfunction of the tyre pressure sen-
sors.
•NISSAN recommends using only Genuine
NISSAN Emergency Tyre Sealant provided
with your vehicle. Other tyre sealants may
damage the valve stem seal which can cause
the tyre to lose air pressure. Visit a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop as soon as pos-
sible after using tyre repair sealant (for mod-
els equipped with the emergency tyre punc-
ture repair kit).CAUTION
•The TPMS may not function properly when the
wheels are equipped with tyre chains or the
wheels are buried in snow.
•Do not place metalised film or any metal parts
(antenna, etc.) on the windows. This may
cause poor reception of the signals from the
tyre pressure sensors, and the TPMS will not
function properly.
Some devices and transmitters may tempo-
rarily interfere with the operation of the TPMS
and cause the TPMS indicator light to illumi-
nate. Some examples are:
– Facilities or electric devices using similar
radio frequencies are near the vehicle.
– If a transmitter set to similar frequencies is
being used in or near the vehicle.
– If a computer (or similar equipment) or a
DC/AC converter is being used in or near
the vehicle.
•When inflating the tyres and checking the tyre
pressure, never bend the valves.
•Special aluminium valves are fitted to mount
the TPMS sensors on the wheels. The TPMS
sensor is fixed at the wheels by a nut. The nut
needs to be correctly fitted at a torque setting
of 7.5 ± 0.5 Nm. If the TPMS sensor is tight-
ened exceeding the limit, there is a possibility
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the sensor grommet will be damaged. If the
sensor is tightened under the limit, there is a
possibility to cause an air leak.
•Use Genuine NISSAN valve caps that comply
with the factory-fitted valve cap specifications.
•Do not use metal valve caps.
•Fit the valve caps properly. Without the valve
caps the valve and tyre pressure monitor sen-
sors could be damaged.
•Do not damage the valves and sensors when
storing the wheels or fitting different tyres.
•Replace the sensor grommet and washer dur-
ing a tyre change. Once they have been re-
moved, the sensor grommet and washer can-
not be reused and must be replaced. The
TPMS sensors can be used again.
The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) moni-
tors the tyre pressure of the four wheels except the
spare wheel. When the TPMS indicator light comes
on together with the TPMS tyre location indicator
light (in the meter panel), one or more of the tyres is
significantly under-inflated. If the vehicle is being
driven with low tyre pressure, the TPMS will activate
and TPMS indicator light together with the TPMS
tyre location indicator light remains on. This system
will deactivate only when tyre pressure is corrected
and the vehicle is driven at speeds above 25 km/h
(16 MPH).
For more details about the TPMS, see “Tyre Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section.
REPAIRING FLAT TYRE (Models with
emergency tyre puncture repair kit)
The emergency tyre puncture repair kit is supplied
with the vehicle instead of a spare tyre. This repair
kit must be used for temporarily fixing a minor tyre
puncture. After using the repair kit, see a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop as soon as possible for
tyre inspection and repair/replacement.
CAUTION
Do not use the emergency tyre puncture repair
kit under the following conditions. Contact a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop or profes-
sional road assistance.
•when the sealant has passed its expiration
date (shown on the label attached to the
bottle)
•when the cut or the puncture is approximately
4 mm (0.16 in) or longer
•when the side of the tyre is damaged
•when the vehicle has been driven with a con-
siderable loss of air from the tyre
•when the tyre is completely displaced inside
or outside the rim
•when the tyre rim is damaged
•when two or more tyres are flat
Getting emergency tyre puncture repair
kit
Take the emergency tyre puncture repair kit out of
the boot. The repair kit consists of the following
items:
j1Tyre sealant bottle
j2Air compressor
j3Speed restriction sticker
NOTE
For models with the emergency tyre puncture
repair kit, a spare tyre, jack and rod are not
equipped as standard. These parts are dealer
options. Contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified
workshop about obtaining these parts. See “Re-
moving the wheel” earlier in this section for us-
age of jacking tools and tyre replacement.
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6. Insert its power plug into the power outlet in the
vehicle. Make sure no other accessories are fit-
ted to the power outlet. For details, see “Power
outlet” in the “2. Instruments and controls” sec-
tion.
7. Turn the ignition switch to the Acc position.
8. Switch on the compressor, and inflate the tyre to
the pressure that is specified on the tyre placard
affixed to the driver’s side centre pillar.
CAUTION
Do not operate the compressor for more than 10
minutes.
If the tyre pressure does not increase to the speci-
fied pressurewithin 10 minutes, the tyre may be
seriously damaged andthe tyre cannot be repaired
with this tyre repair kit. Contact a NISSAN dealer
or qualified workshop.
9. Remove the air compressor from the tyre valve.
Immediately drive the vehicle at a speed of 80
km/h (50 MPH) or less.
10. After 10 minute or 10 km (6 miles) drive, check
the tyre pressure. The temporary repair is com-
pleted if the tyre pressure does not drop.
If the tyre pressure is lower than specified, re-
peat the steps from step5.
If the pressure drops again or under 130 kPa
(1,3 bar, 19 psi),the tyre cannot be repaired
with this tyre repair kit. Contact a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop.After repairing tyre
See a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop for tyre
repair/replacement, inspection/replacement of the
TPMS sensor and for a new tyre sealant bottle and
hose, as soon as possible.
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CLEANING GLASS
Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and dust film
from the glass surfaces. It is normal for glass to
become coated with a film after the vehicle is parked
in the hot sun. Glass cleaner and a soft cloth will
easily remove this film.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inside of the windows, do not
use sharp-edged tools, abrasive cleaners or chlo-
rine-based disinfectant cleaners. They could
damage elements in the rear windows (such as
the window defogger).
Inside rear-view mirror (Automatic
anti-dazzling, where fitted)
Use a soft cloth dampened only with water to clean
the automatic anti-dazzling inside rear view mirror
(where fitted).
CAUTION
Do not use glass cleaner. Doing so will reduce
the sensitivity of the sensor, resulting in improper
operation.
PLASTIC PARTS
Plastic parts can be cleaned with a mild soap solu-
tion. If the dirt cannot be easily removed, use a plas-
tic cleaner. Do not use any solvents.
SEAT BELTS
WARNING
•Do not allow wet seat belts to roll up in the
retractor.
•Never use bleach, dye or chemical solvents to
clean the seat belts, since these materials
may severely weaken the seat belt webbing.
The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping them with
a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution.
Allow the belts to dry completely in the shade before
using them.
MOST COMMON FACTORS
CONTRIBUTING TO VEHICLE
CORROSION
•The accumulation of moisture-retaining dirt and
debris in body panel sections, cavities, and other
areas.
•Damage to the paint surface and other protec-
tive coatings caused by gravel and stone chips
or minor traffic accidents.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
INFLUENCE THE RATE OF
CORROSION
Moisture
Accumulation of sand, dirt and water on the vehicle
body underside can accelerate corrosion. Wet floor
coverings will not dry completely inside the vehicle,
and should be removed for drying to avoid floor pan-
els corrosion.
Relative humidity
Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of high rela-
tive humidity, especially those areas where the tem-
peratures stay above freezing, where atmospheric
pollution exists and road salt is used.
Temperature
A temperature increase will accelerate the rate of
corrosion to those parts which are not well venti-
lated.
CORROSION PROTECTION
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