2017 NISSAN QASHQAI headlights

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.
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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.

.The ECO mode system will turn off auto-
matically if a malfunction occurs in the
system.
.Turn off the ECO mode system when
acceleration is required such as when:
— driving with a heavy load of passengers
or cargo in the vehicle
— driving on a steep uphill slope
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The power outlet is located in the instrument
panel.
CAUTION
.The outlet and plug may be hot
during or immediately after use.
.Do not use with accessories that
exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.
.Use power outlet with the engine
running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery..Avoid using power outlet when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster is on.
.This power outlet is not designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit.
.Push the plug in as far as it will go.
If good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may open.
.Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical acces-
sory being used is turned OFF.
.When not in use, be sure to close
the cap. Do not allow water or any
liquid to contact the outlet.
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INTERIOR LIGHT SWITCH
*1The interior light can be turned ON regardless of
door position. The light will go off after a period
of time unless the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position when any door is opened.
*2The interior lights can be set to operate when
the doors are opened. To turn off the interior
lights when a door open, push the switch, the
interior lights will not illuminate, regardless of
door position. The lights will go off when the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position, or
the driver’s door is closed and locked. The lights
will also go off after a period of time when the
doors are open.
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CONSOLE LIGHT (if so equipped)
The console light will turn on whenever the
parking lights or headlights are illuminated.
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MAP LIGHTS
Push the button to turn the map lights on. To
turn them off, push the button again.

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*1Jackknife type key release button
*2LOCK button
*3UNLOCK button
*4PANIC button
*5Battery indicator light
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
Welcome light and farewell light function
When you lock or unlock the doors or the
liftgate, the daytime running lights, parking lights
and the tail lights will illuminate for a period of
time. The welcome light and farewell light
function can be disabled. For information about
disabling the welcome light and farewell light
function, see “Vehicle Settings” (P.2-22).
Locking doors
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Push the LOCK
button*2on the key
fob.
4. All the doors will lock.
All of the doors will lock when the LOCK
button is pushed even though a door
remains open.
5. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the
horn chirps once.
.When the LOCK
button is pushed with
all doors locked, the hazard indicator flashes
twice and the horn chirps once as a
reminder that the doors are already locked.
.Operate the door handles to confirm that the
doors have been securely locked.
Unlocking doors
1. Push the UNLOCKbutton*3on the
key fob.
.The driver’s door unlocks..The hazard indicator flashes once if all
doors are completely closed.
2. Push the UNLOCK
button again within
5 seconds.
.All the doors and the liftgate unlock..The hazard indicator flashes once if all
doors are completely closed.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute of pushing the UNLOCK
button.
.Any door or liftgate is opened.
.The ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.
NOTE:
The unlocking operation can be changed in
selective unlock in the Vehicle Settings of
the vehicle information display. For addi-
tional information, refer to“Vehicle Set-
tings”(P.2-22) .
Using panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC
button*4on the key
fob formore than 0.5 seconds.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will
stay on for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
.It has run for 25 seconds, or.Any of the buttons on the key fob is
pushed. (Note: the PANIC button must
be pushed for more than 1 second.)
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Using panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC
button*Con the
Intelligent Key formore than 0.5 seconds.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will
stay on for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
.It has run for 25 seconds, or.Any of the buttons on the Intelligent Key
is pushed. (Note: the PANIC button must
be pushed for more than 0.5 seconds.)
Remote engine start (if so equipped)
The remote engine startbutton*Dis on
the Intelligent Key if the vehicle has remote
engine start function. This function allows the
engine to start from outside the vehicle. See
“Remote engine start” (P.3-22) .
Setting hazard indicator and horn mode
This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn
mode when you first receive the vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK
button*Ais pushed, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
When the UNLOCK
button*Bis pushed,
the hazard indicator flashes once.
If horns are not necessary, the system can be
switched to the hazard indicator mode.
In hazard indicator mode, when the LOCK
button is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes
twice. When the UNLOCKbutton is
pushed, neither the hazard indicator nor the
horn operates.