2017 NISSAN QASHQAI Owner´s Manual

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NOTE:
The Reverse Link feature may be disabled.
For additional information, refer to“Vehi-
cle information display”(P.2-18) .
Wiper drip wipe system:
The wiper will also operate once about 3
seconds after the washer and wiper are
operated. This operation is to wipe washer fluid
that has dripped on the windshield.
JVI0852XType A
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Type B
To defog/defrost the rear window glass and
outside mirrors (if so equipped) , start the engine
and push the switch on. The indicator light
*A
will illuminate. Push the switch again to turn the
defroster off.
It will automatically turn off in approximately 15
minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window defroster.
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCH

JVI1616X
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting
*1Rotate the switch to theposition, and the
front parking, tail, license plate, and instrument
panel lights will come on.
*2Rotate the switch to theposition, and the
headlights will come on and all the other lights
remain on.
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Autolight system (if so equipped)
The autolight system allows the headlights to be
set so they turn on and off automatically.
To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position
*1.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the
headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch
to the OFF,
orposition.
The autolight system can turn on the headlights
automatically when it is dark and turn off theheadlights when it is light.
The headlights will also be turned on automa-
tically at twilight or in rainy weather (when the
windshield wiper is operated continuously) .
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened and this
condition is continued, the headlights remain on
for 5 minutes.
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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH

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Be sure not to put anything on top of the
photo sensor
*Alocated on the top of the
instrument panel. The photo sensor con-
trols the autolight; if it is covered, the
photo sensor reacts as if it is dark and the
headlights will illuminate.
Automatic headlights off delay (if so
equipped):
You can keep the headlights on for up to 180
seconds after you place the ignition switch in the
OFF and open any door then close all the doors.
You can adjust the period of the automatic
headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF) to
180 seconds. The factory default setting is 45
seconds.For automatic headlights off delay setting, see
“Vehicle Settings” (P.2-22) .
JVI1617X
Headlight beam select
*1To select the high beam function, push the lever
forward. The high beam lights come on and the
light illuminates.
*2Pull the lever back to select the low beam.
*3Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the
headlight high beams on and off.

High beam assist (if so equipped)
The high beam assist system will operate when
the vehicle is driven at speeds of approximately
19 MPH (30 km/h) and above. If an oncoming
vehicle or leading vehicle appears in front of your
vehicle when the headlight high beam is on, the
headlight will be switched to the low beam
automatically.
Precautions on high beam assist:
WARNING
.The high beam assist system is a
convenience but it is not a substi-
tute for safe driving operation. The
driver should remain alert at all
times, ensure safe driving practices
and switch the high beams and low
beam manually when necessary.
.The high beam or low beam may not
switch automatically under the fol-
lowing conditions. Switch the high
beam and low beam manually.
— During bad weather (rain, fog,
snow, wind, etc.) .
— When a light source similar to a
headlight or tail light is in the
vicinity of the vehicle.— When the headlights of the
oncoming vehicle or the leading
vehicle are turned off, when the
color of the light is affected due
to foreign materials on the
lights, or when the light beam
is out of position.
— When there is a sudden, contin-
uous change in brightness.
— When driving on a road that
passes over rolling hills, or a
road that has level differences.
— When driving on a road with
many curves.
— When a sign or mirror-like sur-
face is reflecting intense light
towards the front of the vehicle.
— When the container, etc. being
towed by a leading vehicle is
reflecting intense light.
— When a headlight on your vehi-
cle is damaged or dirty.
— When the vehicle is leaning at
an angle due to a punctured tire,
being towed, etc..The timing of switching the low
beam and high beam may change
under the following situations.
— The brightness of the headlights
of the oncoming vehicle or lead-
ing vehicle.
— The movement and direction of
the oncoming vehicle and the
leading vehicle.
— When only one light on the
oncoming vehicle or the leading
vehicle is illuminated.
— When the oncoming vehicle or
the leading vehicle is a two-
wheeled vehicle.
— Road conditions (incline, curve,
the road surface, etc.) .
— The number of passengers and
the amount of cargo.
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High beam assist operations:
To activate the high beam assist system, turn the
headlight switch to the AUTO position
*1and
push the lever forward
*2(high beam position) .
The high beam assist indicator light in the meter
will illuminate while the headlights are turned on.
If the high beam assist indicator light does not
illuminate in the above condition, it may indicate
that the system is not functioning properly. It is
recommended you have the system checked by
a NISSAN dealer.
When the vehicle speed lowers to less than
approximately 13 MPH (20 km/h) , the headlight
remains the low beam.To turn off the high beam assist system, turn the
headlight switch to the
position or select
the low beam position by placing the lever in the
neutral position.
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Ambient image sensor maintenance:
The ambient image sensor
*Afor the high
beam assist system is located in front of the
inside mirror. To keep the proper operation of
the high beam assist system and prevent a
system malfunction, be sure to observe the
following:
.Always keep the windshield clean.
.Do not attach a sticker (including transpar-
ent material) or install an accessory near the
ambient image sensor.
.Do not strike or damage the areas around
the ambient image sensor. Do not touch the
sensor lens that is located on the ambient
image sensor.

If the ambient image sensor is damaged due to
an accident, it is recommended you contact a
NISSAN dealer.
Battery saver system
.When the headlight switch is in theorposition while the ignition switch is in
the ON position, the lights will automatically
turn off within a period of time after the
ignition switch has been placed in the OFF
position.
.When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will turn on when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.
CAUTION
.When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will not
turn off automatically. Be sure to
turn the light switch to the OFF
position when you leave the vehicle
for extended periods of time, other-
wise the battery will be discharged.
.Never leave the light switch on
when the engine is not running forextended periods of time even if the
headlights turn off automatically.
Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
The LED portion of the headlights automatically
illuminate at 100% intensity when the engine is
started and the parking brake released. The LED
Daytime Running Light (DRL) operate with the
headlight switch in the OFF position or in the
position. When you turn the headlight
switch to theposition for full illumination,
the LED lights switch from LED DRL to the park
function.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine
is started, the LED DRL do not illuminate. The
LED DRL illuminate when the parking brake is
released. The LED DRL will remain on until the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
It is necessary at dusk to turn the headlight
switch ON for interior controls and switches to
illuminate, as those remain OFF while the switch
is in the OFF position.
WARNING
When the LED DRL system is active, tail
lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on yourheadlights. Failure to do so could cause
an accident injuring yourself and
others.
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TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
*1Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the turning
direction. When the turn is completed, the turn
signals cancel automatically.
*2Lane change signal
Move the lever up or down until the turn signal
begins to flash, but the lever does not latch, to
signal a lane change. Hold the lever until the lane
change is completed.
Move the lever up or down until the turn signal
begins to flash, but the lever does not latch, and
release the lever. The turn signal will automati-
cally flash three times.Choose the appropriate method to signal a lane
change based on road and traffic conditions.
JVI0980X
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to theposition, then turn the fog light
switch to theposition.
To turn the fog lights on with the headlight
switch in the AUTO position, the headlights
must be on, then turn the fog light switch to the
position.
To turn them off, turn the fog light switch to the
OFF position.
The headlights must be on for the fog lights to
operate. The fog lights automatically turn off
when the high beam headlights are selected.

JVI1569X
To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system.
Tampering with the supplemental front
air bag system may result in serious
personal injury.
JVI1592X
The heated steering wheel system is designed
to operate only when the surface temperature of
the steering wheel is below 688F (208C) .
Push the heated steering wheel switch to warm
the steering wheel after the engine starts. The
indicator light on the switch will illuminate.
If the surface temperature of the steering wheel
is below 688F (208C) , the system will heat the
steering wheel and cycle off and on to maintain a
temperature above 688F (208C) . The indicator
light will remain on as long as the system is on.
Push the switch again to turn the heated
steering wheel system off manually. The indica-
tor light will turn off.NOTE:
If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is above 688F (208C) when the switch
is turned on, the system will not heat the
steering wheel. This is not a malfunction.
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HORNHEATED STEERING WHEEL (if so
equipped)