2017 NISSAN QASHQAI check engine

warning light (orange) will illuminate and the
“Unavailable: Front Radar Obstruction” warning
message will appear in the vehicle information
display.
.The sensor area on the front of the vehicle is
covered with dirt or is obstructed.
Action to take
If the warning light (orange) comes on, stop the
vehicle in a safe place and turn the engine off.
Clean the radar cover on the front of the vehicle
with a soft cloth, and restart the engine. If the
warning light continues to illuminate, have the
FEB system checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
.When driving on roads with limited road
structures or buildings (for example, long
bridges, deserts, snow fields, driving next to
long walls) .
Action to take
When the above conditions no longer exist, the
FEB system will resume automatically.
Condition C
When the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system is OFF, the FEB brake will not operate.
In this case only visible and audible warning
operates. The FEB system warning light (or-
ange) will illuminate.
Action to takeWhen the VDC system is ON, the FEB system
will resume automatically.
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
If the FEB system malfunctions, it will be turned
off automatically, a chime will sound, the FEB
system warning light (orange) will illuminate and
the “Malfunction” warning message will appear
in the vehicle information display.
Action to take:
If the FEB system warning light (orange) comes
on, stop the vehicle in a safe location. Turn the
engine off and restart the engine. If the warning
light continues to illuminate, have the FEB
system checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The sensor*Ais located on the front of the
vehicle.
To keep the system operating properly, be sure
to observe the following:
.Always keep the sensor area on the front of
the vehicle clean.
.Do not strike or damage the areas around
the sensor.
.Do not cover or attach stickers or similar
objects on the front of the vehicle near the
sensor area. This could cause failure or
malfunction.
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*1FEB system warning light (on the meter panel)
*2Vehicle information display
*3Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
TURNING THE FEB WITH PEDES-
TRIAN DETECTION SYSTEM ON/OFF
Perform the following steps to turn the FEB with
pedestrian detection system on or off.1. Press the
button until “Settings”
displays in the vehicle information display
and then press “OK” button. Use the
button to select “Driver Assistance.” Then
press the “OK” button.
2. Select “Driving Aids” and press the “OK”
button.3. Use the “OK” button to check/uncheck the
box for “Emergency Brake.”
When the FEB with pedestrian detection system
is turned off, the FEB with pedestrian detection
system warning light illuminates
*1.
NOTE:
.The FEB with pedestrian detection
system will be automatically turned
ON when the engine is restarted.
FEB WITH PEDESTRIAN DETECTION
SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations
for the FEB with pedestrian detection
system. Failure to operate the vehicle in
accordance with these system limita-
tions could result in serious injury or
death.
.The FEB with pedestrian detection
system cannot detect all vehicles or
pedestrians under all conditions.
.The FEB with pedestrian detection
system does not detect the follow-
ing objects:
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.The camera area of windshield glass is
continuously covered with dirt, etc.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist, the
FEB with pedestrian detection system will
resume automatically.
NOTE:
When the inside of the windshield on
camera area is misted or frozen, it will
take a period of time to remove it after air
conditioner turns on. If dirt appears on this
area, it is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer.
Condition B
In the following condition, the FEB system
warning light (orange) will illuminate and the
“Unavailable: Front Radar Obstruction” warning
message will appear in the vehicle information
display.
.The sensor area of the front of the vehicle is
covered with dirt or is obstructed
Action to take:
If the warning light (orange) comes on, stop the
vehicle in a safe place and turn the engine off.
Clean the radar cover on the front of the vehicle
with a soft cloth, and restart the engine. If the
warning light continues to illuminate, have the
FEB with pedestrian detection system checked.It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
.When driving on roads with limited road
structures or buildings (for example, long
bridges, deserts, snow fields, driving next to
long walls) .
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist, the
FEB with pedestrian detection system will
resume automatically.
Condition C
When VDC system is OFF, the FEB brake will
not operate. In this case only visible and audible
warning operates. The FEB system warning light
(orange) will illuminate.
Action to take:
When VDC system is ON, the FEB with
pedestrian detection system will resume auto-
matically.
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
If the FEB with pedestrian detection system
malfunctions, it will be turned off automatically, a
chime will sound, the FEB system warning light
will (orange) will illuminate and the warning
message “Malfunction” will appear in the vehicle
information display.Action to take:
If the warning light (orange) comes on, stop the
vehicle in a safe location. Turn the engine off and
restart the engine. If the warning light continues
to illuminate, have the FEB with pedestrian
detection system checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
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If the “AWD Error” warning*1appears, there
may be a malfunction in the AWD system.
Reduce vehicle speed and have your vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible.
The “AWD High Temp. Stop vehicle” (high
temperature) warning
*2may appear whiletrying to free a stuck vehicle due to increased oil
temperature. The driving mode may change to
Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) . If this warning is
displayed, stop the vehicle with the engine
idling, as soon as it is safe to do so. Then if
the warning turns off, you can continue driving.
The “Tire Size Incorrect” warning
*3may
appear if there is a large difference between
the diameters of front and rear wheels. Pull off
the road in a safe area, with the engine idling.
Check that all tire sizes are the same, that the
tire pressure is correct and that the tires are not
excessively worn. Change the AWD mode
switch to the 2WD mode and do not drive fast.
If any warning message continues to be
displayed, have your vehicle checked by a
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING
.For AWD equipped vehicles, do not
attempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to
any drive or reverse position with
the engine running. Doing so may
result in drivetrain damage or un-
expected vehicle movement which
could result in serious vehicle da-
mage or personal injury..Do not attempt to test an AWD
equipped vehicle on a 2–wheel
dynamometer (such as the dynam-
ometers used by some states for
emissions testing) or similar equip-
ment even if the other two wheels
are raised off the ground. Make sure
that you inform the test facility
personnel that your vehicle is
equipped with AWD before it is
placed on a dynamometer. Using
the wrong test equipment may re-
sult in drive train damage or unex-
pected vehicle movement which
could result in serious vehicle da-
mage or personal injury.
CAUTION
.Do not operate the engine on a free
roller when any of the wheels
raised.
.The power train may be damaged if
you continue driving with the “AWD
Error” warning on.
.If the warning message remains on
after the above operation, have your
vehicle checked as soon as possi-
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AWD mode Wheels driven AWD LOCK indicator lightUse conditions
AUTODistribution of torque to the
front and rear wheels changes
automatically, depending on
road conditions encountered
[ratio; 100 : 0/?50 : 50].
This results in improved driv-
ing stability.*1-For driving on paved or
slippery roads
LOCK All-Wheel Drive (AWD) *2*3*
For driving on rough
roads
*1: When the rotation difference between the front
and rear wheels is large, the AWD mode may
change from AUTO to LOCK for a while,
however, this is not a malfunction.
*2: The LOCK mode will change to the AUTO mode
automatically when the vehicle has been driven
at a high speed. The AWD LOCK indicator light
turns off.
*3: The LOCK mode will automatically be cancelled
when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.
.The AWD torque distribution between the
front and rear wheels can be displayed in the
vehicle information display. See “Vehicle
information display” (P.2-18) .
.If the AWD LOCK switch is operated while
accelerating or decelerating, or if the ignition
switch is turned off, you may feel a jolt. This
is normal.
.The oil temperature of the powertrain parts
will increase if the vehicle is continuously
operated under conditions where the differ-
ence in rotation between the front and rear
wheels is large (wheel slip) , such as when
driving the vehicle on rough roads, through
sand or mud, or freeing a stuck vehicle. In
these cases, the master warning light
illuminates and the AWD mode changes to
2WD to protect the powertrain parts. Stop
driving with the engine idling and wait until
the warning light turns off and the AWDreturns to the AUTO mode. If the warning
light remains on, have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING
.When driving straight, shift the AWD
LOCK switch to AUTO. Do not oper-
ate the AWD LOCK switch when
making a turn or backing up.
.Do not operate the AWD LOCK
switch with the front wheel spin-
ning.
.Engine idling speed is high while
warming up the engine. Be espe-
cially careful when starting or driv-
ing on slippery surfaces.
.When turning the vehicle in LOCK
mode on paved roads, you may feel
a braking effect. This is a normal
condition of the AWD model.
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wheel gently touches the curb.
.HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB:*2
Turn the wheels away from the curb and
move the vehicle back until the curb side
wheel gently touches the curb.
.HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO
CURB:
*3
Turn the wheels toward the side of the
road so the vehicle will move away from
the center of the road if it moves.
4.Models with Intelligent Key system:
Place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
Models without Intelligent Key system:
Place the ignition switch in the LOCK
position and remove the key.
WARNING
.If the engine is not running or is
turned off while driving, the power
assist for the steering will not work.
Steering will be harder to operate.
.When the electric power steering
warning light illuminates with the
engine running, the power assist for
the steering will cease operation.
You will still have control of the
vehicle but the steering will be
harder to operate.
The electric power steering is designed to
provide power assist while driving to operate
the steering wheel with light force.
When the steering wheel is operated repeatedly
or continuously while parking or driving at a very
low speed, the power assist for the steering
wheel will be reduced. This is to prevent
overheating of the electric power steering and
protect it from getting damaged. While the
power assist is reduced, steering wheel opera-
tion will become heavy. When the temperature
of the electric power steering goes down, the
power assist level will return to normal. Avoid
repeating such steering wheel operations thatcould cause the electric power steering to
overheat.
You may hear a noise when the steering wheel is
operated quickly. However, this is not a mal-
function.
If the electric power steering warning light
illuminates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the electric power steering is not
functioning properly and may need servicing.
Have the electric power steering checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service. (See “Electric power steering
warning light” (P.2-12).)
When the electric power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running, the power
assist for the steering will cease operation. You
will still have control of the vehicle. However,
greater steering effort is needed, especially in
sharp turns and at low speeds.
The mode of the Power Steering can be
changed to:
.NORMAL
.SPORT
For more information, see “Vehicle information
display” (P.2-18) .
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ELECTRIC POWER STEERING

surfaces even with ABS. Stopping
distances may also be longer on
rough, gravel or snow covered
roads, or if you are using tire chains.
Always maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you.
Ultimately, the driver is responsible
for safety.
.Tire type and condition may also
affect braking effectiveness.
— When replacing tires, install the
specified size of tires on all four
wheels.
— When installing a spare tire,
make sure that it is the proper
size and type as specified on the
Tire and Loading Information
label. See“Tire and Loading
Information label”(P.10-10) of
this manual.
— For detailed information, see
“Wheels and tires”(P.8-29) of
this manual.
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) controls
the brakes so the wheels do not lock during hard
braking or when braking on slippery surfaces.
The system detects the rotation speed at eachwheel and varies the brake fluid pressure to
prevent each wheel from locking and sliding. By
preventing each wheel from locking, the system
helps the driver maintain steering control and
helps to minimize swerving and spinning on
slippery surfaces.
Using the 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 prevent the wheels from
locking up. Steer the vehicle to avoid obstacles.
WARNING
Do not pump the brake pedal. Doing so
may result in increased stopping dis-
tances.
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 notindicate 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 oper-
ates normally, but without anti-lock assistance.
If the ABS warning light illuminates during the
self-test or while driving, have the vehicle
checked. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Normal operation
The ABS operates at speeds above 3 to 6 MPH
(5 to 10 km/h) . The speed varies according to
road conditions.
When the ABS senses that one or more wheels
are close to locking up, the actuator rapidly
applies and releases hydraulic pressure. This
action is similar to pumping the brakes very
quickly. You may feel a pulsation in the brake
pedal and hear a noise from under the hood or
feel a vibration from the actuator when it is
operating. This is normal and indicates that the
ABS is operating properly. However, the pulsa-
tion may indicate that road conditions are
hazardous and extra care is required while
driving.
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The chassis control is an electric control module
that includes the following functions:
.Active Trace Control
.Active Engine Brake
.Active Ride Control
ACTIVE TRACE CONTROL
This system senses driving based on the driver’s
steering and acceleration/braking patterns, and
controls brake pressure at individual wheels to
aid tracing at corners and help smooth vehicle
response.
The Active Trace Control can be set to ON
(enabled) or OFF (disabled) through the Vehicle
Information Display “Settings” page. See “Ve-
hicle information display” (P.2-18) for more
information.
When the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch is used to turn off the VDC system, the
Active Trace Control is also turned off.
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When the Active Trace Control is operated and
the “Chassis Control” mode is selected in the
trip computer, the Active Trace Control graphics
are shown in the vehicle information display.
(See “Trip computer” (P.2-34).)
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 as soon as
possible. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service. (See “Vehicle
information display warnings and indicators”
(P.2-28) .)
WARNING
The Active Trace Control may not be
effective depending on the driving con-
dition. Always drive carefully and atten-
tively.
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 Control is operating properly.
Even if the Active Trace Control is set to OFF,
some functions will remain on to assist the driver
(for example, avoidance scenes) .
CHASSIS CONTROL