2017 NISSAN QASHQAI brakes

2-18Instruments and controls
Light reminder chime
The light reminder chime will sound when the
driver side door is opened with the headlight
switch in the
orposition, and the
ignition switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK
position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
NISSAN Intelligent KeyŠdoor buzzer (if
so equipped)
The Intelligent Key door buzzer sounds if any
one of the following improper operations is
found.
.The Intelligent Key is left inside the vehicle
when locking the doors.
.The Intelligent Key is left outside the vehicle
when operating the vehicle.
When the buzzer sounds, be sure to check both
the vehicle and the Intelligent Key. For additional
information, refer to “Intelligent Key system”
(P.3-11) .
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will
first occur only when the brake pedal isdepressed. After more wear of the brake pad,
the sound will always be heard even if the brake
pedal is not depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possible if the warning
sound is heard.
Parking brake reminder chime
The parking brake reminder chime will sound if
the vehicle is driven at more than 4 MPH (7
km/h) (models not equipped with electronic
parking brake) or 2 MPH (4 km/h) (models
equipped with electronic parking brake) with the
parking brake applied. Stop the vehicle and
release the parking brake.
Seat belt warning chime
The seat belt warning chime will sound for about
6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is
securely fastened.
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The vehicle information display*1is located
between the tachometer and the speedometer,
and it displays the warnings and information. The
following items are also displayed if the vehicle
is equipped with them:
.Vehicle settings
.Trip computer information
.Driver Assistance
.Cruise control system information
.Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
.Intelligent Key operation information
.Audio information
.Navigation - turn by turn
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY

The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and off.
The indicator light will remain on as long as
the switch is on.
When the vehicle’s interior is warmed, or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn
off the switch.
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The Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) switch is
used to turn on and off the LDP system.
The LDP system must be turned on with the LDP
switch every time the ignition is placed in the ON
position.
When the LDP switch is turned off, the indicator
*1on the switch is off.
The LDP system warns the driver with a warning
indicator and a chime, and helps assist the driver
to return the vehicle to the center of the traveling
lane by applying the brakes to the left or right
wheels individually (for a short period of time) .
For additional information, see “Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP)” (P.5-36) .
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The Blind Spot Warning (BSW) switch is used
to temporarily turn on and off the BSW system
that is activated using the settings menu of the
vehicle information display.
When the BSW switch is turned off, the
indicator
*1on the switch is off. The indicator
will also be off if the BSW system is deactivated
using the vehicle information display.
The BSW system helps alert the driver of other
vehicles in adjacent lanes when changing lanes.
For additional information, see “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” (P.5-42) .
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LANE DEPARTURE PREVENTION
(LDP) SWITCH (if so equipped)BLIND SPOT WARNING (BSW)
SWITCH (if so equipped)

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Cargo area
LUGGAGE HOOKS
To use the hook, pull it up as illustrated.
WARNING
.Always make sure that the cargo is
properly secured. Use the suitable
ropes and hooks.
.Unsecured cargo can become dan-
gerous in an accident or sudden
stop.
.Do not apply a total load of more
than 22 lb (10 kg) to a single hook.
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Cargo area (hooks for shopping bags, etc.)
WARNING
Do not apply a total load of more than 7
lb (3 kg) to the hook.
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PARCEL SHELF
WARNING
.Never put anything on the parcel
shelf, no matter how small. Any
object on it could cause an injury
in case of an accident or if the
brakes are applied suddenly.
.Do not leave the parcel shelf in
position when it is disengaged from
the grooves.
.Properly secure all cargo to help
prevent it from sliding or shifting.

cars any more than low-slung sports cars are
designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road
conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or
abrupt maneuvers, particularly at high speeds.
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to
operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss
of control or vehicle rollover. Seat belts help
reduce the risk of injury in collisions and
rollovers. In a rollover crash, an unbelted or
improperly belted person is significantly more
likely to be injured or killed than a person
properly wearing a seat belt.
Be sure to read “Driving safety precautions”
(P.5-10) .
OFF-ROAD RECOVERY
If the right side or left side wheels leave the road
surface, maintain control of the vehicle by
following the procedure below. Please note that
this procedure is only a general guide. The
vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on
the conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Do not apply the brakes.
3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel
with both hands and try to hold a straight
course.
4. When appropriate, slowly release the accel-
erator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle.5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the
vehicle to follow the road while the vehicle
speed is reduced. Do not attempt to drive
the vehicle back onto the road surface until
vehicle speed is reduced.
6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn the
steering wheel until both tires return to the
road surface. When all tires are on the road
surface, steer the vehicle to stay in the
appropriate driving lane.
.If you decide that it is not safe to return
the vehicle to the road surface based on
vehicle, road or traffic conditions, gradu-
ally slow the vehicle to a stop in a safe
place off the road.
RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS
Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can
occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged due
to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air pressure
loss can also be caused by driving on under-
inflated tires.
Rapid air pressure loss can affect the handling
and stability of the vehicle, especially at highway
speeds.
Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by main-
taining the correct air pressure and visually
inspect the tires for wear and damage. See
“Wheels and tires” (P.8-29) of this manual.If a tire rapidly loses air pressure or “blows-out”
while driving, maintain control of the vehicle by
following the procedure below. Please note that
this procedure is only a general guide. The
vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on
the conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.
WARNING
The following actions can increase the
chance of losing control of the vehicle if
there is a sudden loss of tire air
pressure. Losing control of the vehicle
may cause a collision and result in
personal injury.
.The vehicle generally moves or pulls
in the direction of the flat tire.
.Do not rapidly apply the brakes.
.Do not rapidly release the accelera-
tor pedal.
.Do not rapidly turn the steering
wheel.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel
with both hands and try to hold a straight
course.
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.If your engine stalls or you cannot
make it to the top of a steep hill,
never attempt to turn around. Your
vehicle could tip or roll over. Always
back straight down in R (Reverse)
range. Never back down in N (Neu-
tral) , using only the brake, as this
could cause loss of control.
.Heavy braking going down a hill
could cause your brakes to overheat
and fade, resulting in loss of control
and an accident. Apply brakes
lightly and use a low range to
control your speed.
.Unsecured cargo can be thrown
around when driving over rough
terrain. Properly secure all cargo
so it will not be thrown forward
and cause injury to you or your
passengers.
.To avoid raising the center of gravity
excessively, do not exceed the rated
capacity of the roof rail (if so
equipped) and evenly distribute the
load. Secure heavy loads in the
cargo area as far forward and as
low as possible. Do not equip the
vehicle with tires larger than speci-
fied in this manual. This could causeyour vehicle to roll over.
.Do not grip the inside or spokes of
the steering wheel when driving off-
road. The steering wheel could
move suddenly and injure your
hands. Instead drive with your fin-
gers and thumbs on the outside of
the rim.
.Before operating the vehicle, ensure
that the driver and all passengers
have their seat belts fastened.
.Always drive with the floor mats in
place as the floor may became hot.
.Lower your speed when encounter-
ing strong crosswinds. With a higher
center of gravity, your vehicle is
more affected by strong side winds.
Slower speeds ensure better vehicle
control.
.Do not drive beyond the perfor-
mance capability of the tires, even
with AWD engaged.
.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 dy-
namometer (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
you inform test facility personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with
AWD before it is placed on a
dynamometer. Using the wrong test
equipment may result in drivetrain
damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
.When a wheel is off the ground due
to an unlevel surface, do not spin
the wheel excessively (AWD model) .
.Accelerating quickly, sharp steering
maneuvers or sudden braking may
cause loss of control.
.If at all possible, avoid sharp turning
maneuvers, particularly at high
speeds. Your vehicle has a higher
center of gravity than a conventional
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passenger car. The vehicle is not
designed for cornering at the same
speeds as conventional passenger
cars. Failure to operate this vehicle
correctly could result in loss of
control and/or a rollover accident.
.Always use tires of the same type,
size, brand, construction (bias, bias-
belted or radial) , and tread pattern
on all four wheels. Install traction
devices on the front wheels when
driving on slippery roads and drive
carefully.
.Be sure to check the brakes imme-
diately after driving in mud or water.
See“Brake system”(P.5-102) for wet
brakes.
.Avoid parking your vehicle on steep
hills. If you get out of the vehicle
and it rolls forward, backward or
sideways, you could be injured.
.Whenever you drive off-road
through sand, mud or water as deep
as the wheel hub, more frequent
maintenance may be required. See
the maintenance schedule shown in
the“9. Maintenance and schedules”
section..Spinning the front wheels on slip-
pery surfaces may cause the AWD
warning message to display and the
AWD system to automatically switch
from the AWD mode to the 2WD
mode. This could reduce traction.
(AWD models)WARNING
Never remove the key or place the
ignition switch in the LOCK position
while driving. The steering wheel will
lock and could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle. This could result
in serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
IGNITION SWITCH (models without
Intelligent Key system)

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The LDP system warns the driver if the vehicle
has left the center of the traveling lane with the
LDP indicator and chime, and helps assist the
driver to return the vehicle to the center of the
traveling lane by applying the brakes to the left
or right wheels individually (for a short period of
time) .
The LDP system monitors the lane markers on
the traveling lane using the camera unit
*A
located above the inside mirror.
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*1LDP ON indicator (on the vehicle information
display)
*2LDP indicator (on the vehicle information dis-
play)
*3Vehicle information display
*4LDP switch
LDP SYSTEM OPERATION
The LDP system operates above approximately
37 MPH (60 km/h) and when the lane markings
are clear. When the vehicle approaches either
the left or the right side of the traveling lane, a
warning chime will sound and the LDP indicator
(orange) on the vehicle information display will
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blink to alert the driver. Then, the LDP system
will automatically apply the brakes for a short
period of time to help assist the driver to return
the vehicle to the center of the traveling lane.
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*1Vehicle information display
*2LDP switch
HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE LDP
SYSTEM
To enable the LDP system, push the LDP switch
on the instrument panel after starting the engine.
The LDP ON indicator on the vehicle informationdisplay will appear. Push the LDP switch again
to disable the LDP system. The LDP ON
indicator on the vehicle information display will
turn off.