2017 NISSAN QASHQAI key battery

station or channel indicator will then come
on.
3. Other keys can be set in the same manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected or if the fuse
opens, the radio memory will be erased. In that
case, reset the desired stations or channels.
JVH1618X
Smart Favorites preset setup (if so
equipped):
The Smart Favorites feature allows the user to
designate presets, within the SXM1, SXM2 and
SXM3 bands, as their Smart Favorites. When
any of the Smart Favorite presets are selected,
the current track on that channel will play from
the beginning of the song.
To program a Smart Favorite preset:
1. Push the SXM button.
2. Touch the “Setup” key.
3. Touch the “Tune Start” key to activate (ON)
or deactivate (OFF) Smart Favorites.4. Touch the “Add Preset” key to select an
available preset.
For additional information, refer to “1 to 6 station
or channel memory operations” (P.4-64) in this
section regarding preset memory operations.
NOTE:
.Smart Favorites will start functioning
only after the audio unit is turned on
for a few minutes.
.Tune Start is supported for music
channels only.
Replay screen
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4-68Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems
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Play information:
Information about the audio files being played is
shown on the screen of the vehicle’s audio
system. Touch “Browse” to display the list of
categories that can be used to narrow the
search. Touch the name of a song on the screen
to begin playing that song.
Seek button:
Push the
button while an audio file on the
USB memory is playing to return to the
beginning of the current track. Push the
button several times to skip backward several
tracks.
Push the
button while an audio file on theUSB memory is playing to advance one track.
Push the
button several times to skip
forward several tracks. If the last track in a folder
on the USB memory is skipped, the first track of
the next folder is played.
Random and repeat play mode:
While files on a USB memory are playing, the
play pattern can be altered so that songs are
repeated or played randomly.
.Random:
Touch the “Random” key to apply a random
play pattern to the USB memory. To cancel
Random mode, touch the “Random” key
again.
.Repeat:
Touch the “Repeat” key to apply a repeat
play pattern to the USB memory. To cancel
Repeat mode, touch the “Repeat” key again.iPodŠplayer operation
Connecting iPodŠ:
To connect an iPodŠto the vehicle so that the
iPodŠcan be controlled with the audio system
controls and touch screen, use the USB
connection port located on the lower part of
the instrument panel. (See “USB (Universal
Serial Bus) connection port” (P.4-72).) Connect
the iPod
Š-specific end of the cable to the iPodŠ
and the USB end of the cable to the USB
connection port on the vehicle. If your iPodŠ
supports charging via a USB connection, its
battery will be charged while connected to the
vehicle with the ignition switch placed in the
ACC or ON position.
While connected to the vehicle, the iPod
Šmay
only be able to be operated by the vehicle audio
controls.
To disconnect the iPod
Šfrom the vehicle,
remove the USB end of the cable from the
USB connection port on the vehicle, then
remove the cable from the iPod
Š.
Compatibility:
The following models are compatible:
.iPod Classic
Š5th generation (firmware
version 1.3.0 or later)
.iPod Classic
Š6th generation (firmware
version 2.0.1 or later)

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ................................ 5-4
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...................................... 5-4
Three-way catalyst .............................................................. 5-5
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .................... 5-5
Avoiding collision and rollover ......................................... 5-8
On-pavement and off-road driving precautions .......... 5-8
Off-road recovery ................................................................ 5-9
Rapid air pressure loss ...................................................... 5-9
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving .............................. 5-10
Driving safety precautions .............................................. 5-10
Ignition switch (models without Intelligent
Key system) ............................................................................. 5-12
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ................ 5-13
Manual Transmission (MT) ............................................. 5-13
Key positions ..................................................................... 5-14
Push-button ignition switch (model with Intelligent
Key system) ............................................................................. 5-14
Operating range for engine start function ................. 5-14
Push-button ignition switch operation ........................ 5-15
Push-button ignition switch positions ......................... 5-16
Emergency engine shut off ............................................ 5-16
Intelligent Key battery discharge .................................. 5-16
Before starting the engine ................................................... 5-17
Starting the engine (model without Intelligent
Key system) ............................................................................. 5-17Starting the engine (model with Intelligent
Key system) ............................................................................ 5-18
Remote engine start (if so equipped) ...................... 5-19
Driving the vehicle ................................................................. 5-20
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ............. 5-20
Manual Transmission (MT) ........................................... 5-25
Parking brake .......................................................................... 5-26
Pedal type ........................................................................ 5-27
Switch type (models with electronic parking
brake system) ................................................................. 5-27
ECO mode system ............................................................... 5-29
ECO Pedal Guide function ......................................... 5-29
Ambient ECO .................................................................. 5-30
ECO Drive Report ......................................................... 5-31
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (if so equipped) ....... 5-31
LDW system operation ................................................. 5-32
How to enable/disable the LDW system ................. 5-33
LDW system limitations ................................................ 5-34
System temporarily unavailable .................................. 5-35
System malfunction ....................................................... 5-35
System maintenance ..................................................... 5-36
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) (if so equipped) ..... 5-36
LDP system operation .................................................. 5-37
How to enable/disable the LDP system .................. 5-38
LDP system limitations ................................................. 5-39

5-14Starting and driving
KEY POSITIONS
LOCK: Normal parking position (0)
OFF: (Not used) (1)
This position activates electrical accessories
such as the radio when the engine is not
running.
ON: Normal operating position (2)
This position turns on the ignition system and
the electrical accessories.
START: (3)
This position starts the engine. As soon as the
engine has started, release the key. It auto-
matically returns to the ON position.
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 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, be sure to move the shift lever to the P
(Park) position (for Continuously Variable Trans-
mission (CVT) models) or the shift lever to the N
(Neutral) position (for Manual Transmission (MT)
models) .
SSD0436
OPERATING RANGE FOR ENGINE
START FUNCTION
The Intelligent Key can only be used for starting
the engine when the Intelligent Key is within the
specified operating range
*1.
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 is possible for anyone, even someone
who does not carry the Intelligent Key, to push
the ignition switch to start the engine.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
(model with Intelligent Key system)

.The cargo room area is not included in the
operating range but the Intelligent Key may
function.
.If the Intelligent Key is placed on the
instrument panel, inside the glove box or
door pocket, the Intelligent Key may not
function.
.If the Intelligent Key is placed near the door
or window outside the vehicle, the Intelligent
Key may function.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
OPERATION
CAUTION
.Do not leave the vehicle for ex-
tended periods of time when the
ignition switch is in the ON position
and the engine is not running. This
can discharge the battery.
.Use electrical accessories with the
engine running to avoid discharging
the vehicle battery. If you must use
accessories while the engine is not
running, do not use them for ex-
tended periods of time and do not
use multiple electrical accessories
at the same time.
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When the ignition switch is pushed without
depressing the brake pedal (CVT models) or the
clutch pedal (MT models) , the ignition switch will
illuminate.
Push the ignition switch center:
.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.
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) models
The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition
switch position cannot be switched to OFF until
the shift lever is moved to the P (Park) position.
When the ignition switch cannot be pushed
toward the OFF position, proceed as follows:
1. Move the shift lever into the P (Park)
position.
2. Push the ignition switch. The ignition switch
position will change to the ON position.
3. Push the ignition switch again to the OFF
position.
The shift lever can be moved from the P
(Park) position if the ignition switch is in
the ON position and the brake pedal is
depressed.
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5-16Starting and driving
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
POSITIONS
LOCK (Normal parking position)
The ignition switch can only be locked at this
position.
The ignition switch will lock when any door is
opened or closed with the ignition switched off.
ON (Normal operating position)
The ignition system and the electrical accessory
power activate at this position without the
engine turned on.
The ON position has a battery saver feature that
will place the ignition switch in the OFF position,
if the vehicle is not running, after some time
under the following conditions:
.all doors are closed.
.shift lever is in P (Park) position (CVT model)
or N (Neutral) position (MT model) .
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 (CVT model) .
.ignition switch changes position.
OFF position
The engine is turned off in this position.
Auto ACC position
With the vehicle in the P (Park) position (CVT
models) or the N (Neutral) position (MT models) ,
the Intelligent 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, navigation (if so equipped) , and
Bluetooth
ŠHands-Free Phone System may be
restarted by turning on the audio system (See
“Audio system” (P.4-38) in this manual) , or by
the UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key for 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.
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INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DIS-
CHARGE
If the battery of the Intelligent Key is discharged,
or environmental conditions interfere with the
Intelligent Key operation, start the engine
according to the following procedure:
1. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position
(for CVT models) or the shift lever to the N
(Neutral) position (for MT models) .
2. Firmly apply the foot brake.
3. Touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent
Key as illustrated. (A chime will sound.)
4. Push the ignition switch while depressing
the brake pedal within 10 seconds after the

chime sounds. The engine will start.
After step 3 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 ON position or the engine is started
by the above procedures, the“Key
Battery Low”warning appears (on the
Vehicle information display) even if the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
This is not a malfunction. To turn off the
warning, touch the ignition switch with
the Intelligent Key again.
.If the“Key Battery Low”warning ap-
pears (on the Vehicle information dis-
play) , replace the battery as soon as
possible. (See“Intelligent Key battery
replacement”(P.8-23) .).Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
.Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid, and window washer fluid as
frequently as possible, or at least whenever
you refuel.
.Check that all windows and lights are clean.
.Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
.Lock all doors.
.Position seat and adjust head restraints.
.Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
.Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
.Check the operation of warning lights when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position. (See “Warning lights, indicator
lights and audible reminders” (P.2-10) .)1. Apply the parking brake.
2.Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) model:
Move the shift lever to the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)
The starter is designed so that it does not
operate unless the shift lever is in either of
the above positions.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position, and depress the clutch pedal to
the floor while starting the engine.
3. Crank the enginewith your foot off the
accelerator pedalby 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.
.If the engine is very hard to start in
extremely cold weather or when restart-
ing, depress the accelerator pedal a little
(approximately 1/3 to the floor) and hold
it and then crank the engine. Release the
accelerator 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 accel-
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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINESTARTING THE ENGINE (model
without Intelligent Key system)

5-18Starting and driving
erator pedal. Crank the enginewith your
foot off the accelerator pedalby
turning the ignition switch to START.
Release the ignition switch when the
engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails
to run, repeat the above procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start, turn the ignition switch
off and wait 10 seconds before cranking
again, otherwise the starter could be
damaged.
Do not turn the ignition switch to the
START position unless the engine and
starter have stopped moving. Attempt-
ing to start the engine while the engine
or starter is moving may cause damage.
4.Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Do not race the
engine while warming it up. Drive at
moderate speed for a short distance first,
especially in cold weather. In cold weather,
keep the engine running for a minimum of 2 -
3 minutes before shutting it off. Starting andstopping the engine over a short period of
time may make the vehicle more difficult to
start.
5. To stop the engine, shift the shift lever to the
P (Park) position (CVT model) or N (Neutral)
position (MT model) and turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1.Installation or extended use of electro-
nic accessories that consume battery
power when the engine is not running
(Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players,
etc.)
2.Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.1. Apply the parking brake.
2.Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) model:
Move the shift lever to the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)
The starter is designed not to operate unless
the shift lever is in either of the above
positions.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position. Depress the clutch pedal fully to
the floor.
The starter is designed not to operate unless
the clutch pedal is fully depressed.
The Intelligent Key must be carried
when operating the ignition switch.
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
Depress the brake pedal (CVT models) or
the clutch pedal (MT models) and push the
ignition switch to start the engine.
To start the engine immediately, push and
release the ignition switch while depressing
the brake pedal (CVT models) or the clutch
pedal (MT models) with the ignition switch in
any position.
.If the engine is very hard to start in
extremely cold weather or when restart-
ing, depress the accelerator pedal a little
STARTING THE ENGINE (model with
Intelligent Key system)