2018 NISSAN QASHQAI Owner´s Manual

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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
1. Engine start operation indicator
(for Continuously Variable Trans-
mission (CVT) models)
This indicator appears when the shift
lever is in the P (Park) position.
This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the ignition switch with
the brake pedal depressed. You can start
the engine directly in any position of the
ignition switch.
2. Engine start operation indicator
(for Manual Transmission (MT)
models)
This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the ignition switch with
the clutch pedal depressed. You can start
the engine directly in any position of the
ignition switch.
You can also start the engine by pushing
the ignition switch with the brake pedal
depressed when the shift lever is in the N
(Neutral) position.
3. No Key detected warning (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the door is
closed with the Intelligent Key left outside
the vehicle and the ignition switch in the
ON position. Make sure that the Intelligent
Key is inside the vehicle.
See “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-11) for
more details.
4. Shift to Park warning (CVT mod-
els) (if so equipped)
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is pushed to stop the engine with
the shift lever in any position except the P
(Park) position.
If this warning appears, move the shift
lever to the P (Park) position or place the
ignition switch in the ON position.
An inside warning chime will also sound.
(See “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-11).)
5. Key battery low warning (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the Intelli-
gent Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the
battery with a new one. See “Intelligent
Key battery replacement” (P.8-23).
6. Engine start operation for Intelli-
gent Key system indicator (if so
equipped)
This indicator appears when the Intelli-
gent Key battery is running out of power
and when the Intelligent Key system and
vehicle are not communicating normally.
If this indicator appears, touch the igni-
tion switch with the Intelligent Key while
depressing the brake pedal. (See “Intelli-
gent Key battery discharge” (P.5-17).)
7. Key ID incorrect warning (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is placed from the LOCK position
and the Intelligent Key cannot be recog-
nized by the system. You cannot start the
engine with an unregistered key. Use the
registered Intelligent Key.
See “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-11).
8. Release Parking Brake warning
This warning appears when the vehicle
speed is above 4 MPH (7 km/h) (models
not equipped with electronic parking
brake) or 2 MPH (4 km/h) (models
equipped with electronic parking brake)
and the parking brake is applied. Stop the
vehicle and release the parking brake.

9. Low fuel level warning
This warning appears when the fuel level
in the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as
soon as it is convenient, preferably before
the fuel gauge reaches 0 (Empty). There
will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank
when the fuel gauge needle reaches 0
(Empty).
10. Low Washer Fluid warning (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the window
washer fluid is at a low level. Add window
washer fluid as necessary. For additional
information, refer to “Window washer
fluid” (P.8-10).
11. Door/liftgate open warning
This warning appears if any of the doors
and/or the liftgate are open or not closed
securely. The vehicle icon indicates which
door or the liftgate is open on the display.
12. Key System Error: See Owner’s
Manual warning (if so equipped)
This warning appears if there is a mal-
function in the Intelligent Key system.
If this warning appears while the engine is
stopped, the engine cannot be started. If
this warning appears while the engine is
running, the vehicle can be driven. How-
ever, it is recommended that you visit aNISSAN dealer for repair as soon as
possible.
13. Loose Fuel Cap warning
This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly after the
vehicle has been refueled. For additional
information, refer to “Fuel-filler cap” (P.3-
27).
14. Tire Pressure Low — Add Air
warning
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter
illuminates and low tire pressure is de-
tected. The warning appears each time
the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position as long as the low tire pressure
warning light remains illuminated. If this
warning appears, stop the vehicle and
adjust the pressure to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. (See “Low tire
pressure warning light” (P.2-13) and “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.5-
5).)
15. Low Oil Pressure Stop Vehicle
warning
This warning appears if low engine oil
pressure is detected. If the warning ap-
pears during normal driving, pull off the
road in a safe area and stop the engine
immediately. It is recommended that you
call a NISSAN dealer.
The low oil pressure warning is not
designed to indicate a low oil level. Use
the dipstick to check the oil level. (See
“Engine oil” (P.8-6).)
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine
oil pressure warning displayed could
cause serious damage to the engine.
16. AWD Error: See Owner’s Manual
warning (if so equipped)
This warning appears when the All-Wheel
Drive (AWD) system is not functioning
properly while the engine is running.
Reduce vehicle speed and have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. See
“Intelligent 4x4” (P.5-100).
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17. AWD High Temp. Stop vehicle
warning (if so equipped)
This warning may appear while trying 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. See “Intelligent 4x4”
(P.5-100).
18. Tire Size Incorrect: See Owner’s
Manual warning (if so equipped)
This warning may appear if there is a
large difference between the diameters of
the front and rear wheels and tires. Pull
off the road in a safe area, with the engine
idling. Check that all the tire sizes are the
same, that the tire pressure is correct and
that the tires are not excessively worn.
See “Intelligent 4x4” (P.5-100).
19. Battery Voltage Low Charge
Battery warning
This warning appears when the battery
voltage is low and the battery needs to be
charged.
20. Shipping Mode On Push Sto-
rage Fuse warning (if so equipped)
This warning may appear if the extended
storage fuse switch is not pushed in
(switched on). When this warning ap-
pears, push in (switch on) the extended
storage fuse switch to turn off the warn-
ing. For more information, see “Extended
storage fuse switch” (P.8-21).
21. Power will turn off to save the
battery warning
This warning appears after the ignition
switch is in the ON position for a certain
period of time.
22. Power turned off to save the
battery warning
This warning appears after the ignition
switch is automatically turned OFF to
save the battery.
23. Reminder: Turn OFF Headlights
warning
This warning appears when the driver
side door is opened with the headlight
switch is left ON and the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF or LOCK position. Place
the headlight switch in OFF or AUTO (if so
equipped) position. For additional infor-
mation, see “Headlight and turn signal
switch” (P.2-43).
24. Headlight System Error: See
Owner’s Manual warning (if so
equipped)
This warning appears if the LED head-
lights are malfunctioning. Have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
25. Timer Alert — Time for a driver
break? indicator
This indicator appears when the set “Time
for a driver break?” indicator activates.
You can set the time for up to 6 hours.
26. Chassis Control System Error:
See Owner’s Manual warning
This warning appears if the chassis con-
trol module detects an error in the
chassis control system. Have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service. (See
“Chassis control” (P.5-110).)
27. Cruise control indicator (if so
equipped)
This indicator shows the cruise control
system status. The status is shown by the
color.
See “Cruise control” (P.5-60) for details.

28. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
indicator (if so equipped)
This indicator shows the Intelligent Cruise
Control (ICC) system status. The status is
shown by the color. (See “Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC)” (P.5-62).)
29. Continuously Variable Trans-
mission (CVT) position indicator
(CVT models)
This indicator shows the automatic shift
position.
In the manual shift mode, when the
transmission does not shift to the se-
lected gear due to a transmission protec-
tion mode, the CVT position indicator will
blink and a chime will sound.
See “Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)” (P.5-20) for further details.
30. CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual
warning (CVT models)
This warning appears when there is a
malfunction with the CVT system. If this
warning comes on, have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.
31. Malfunction warning (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the following
systems malfunction.
.Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
. Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)
. Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
. Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
with pedestrian detection
For more details, see “Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)” (P.5-32), “Intelligent Lane
Intervention (I-LI)” (P.5-37), “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” (P.5-42), “Rear Cross Traf-
fic Alert (RCTA)” (P.5-52), “Automatic Emer-
gency Braking (AEB)” (P.5-82) or
“Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
pedestrian detection system” (P.5-89).
32. ECO mode indicator
The ECO mode indicator appears when
the ECO mode system is turned on.
(See “ECO mode system” (P.5-29).)
33. Unavailable: High Cabin Tem-
perature warning (if so equipped)
This warning appears if the interior tem-
perature of the vehicle has reached such
a high temperature that the sensor for
the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) or
Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) systems
can no longer function reliably. Once the
interior temperature has reached normal
levels, the warning should disappear.
If the warning continues to display, have
the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
For additional information, refer to “Lane
Departure Warning (LDW)” (P.5-32) or “In-
telligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)” (P.5-37).
34. Not Available: Poor Road Con-
ditions warning (if so equipped)
This message appears when the Intelli-
gent Lane Intervention (I-LI) system be-
comes unavailable because the road is
slippery. For additional information, refer
to “Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)” (P.5-
37).
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35. Currently unavailable warning
(if so equipped)
This message appears when the Intelli-
gent Lane Intervention (I-LI) system be-
comes unavailable because the VDC is
turned off. For additional information,
refer to “Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-
LI)” (P.5-37).
36. Unavailable: Front Radar Ob-
struction warning (if so equipped)
If the sensor area of the front bumper is
covered with dirt or obstructed, making it
impossible to detect a vehicle ahead, the
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) sys-
tem, Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
with pedestrian detection system or In-
telligent Cruise Control (ICC) system is
automatically turned off. The Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) system warning
light (orange) will illuminate and the
warning message will appear in the
vehicle information display. If the warning
message appears, park the vehicle in a
safe location and turn the engine off.
Check to see if the sensor area of the
front bumper is blocked. If the sensor
area of the front bumper is blocked,
remove the blocking material. Restart
the engine. If the warning light continues
to illuminate or the warning message
continues to appear, have the AutomaticEmergency Braking (AEB) system, Auto-
matic Emergency Braking (AEB) with pe-
destrian detection system or Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC) checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
For more details, see “Automatic Emer-
gency Braking (AEB)” (P.5-82), “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) with pedestrian
detection system” (P.5-89) or “Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC)” (P.5-62).37. Unavailable: Side Radar Ob-
struction warning (if so equipped)
This warning appears when the Blind
Spot Warning (BSW)/Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA) system becomes unavailable
because a radar blockage is detected.
(See “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)” (P.5-42) or
“Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)” (P.5-52).)
38. Press Brake Pedal warning (for
electronic parking brake equipped
models)
This indicator appears in the following
situations:
.
The driver tries to release the electro-
nic parking brake manually without
depressing the brake pedal.
. The vehicle is stopped on a steep hill
and there is a possibility of moving
backward, even if the electronic park- ing brake is applied.

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TRIP COMPUTER
1. Safety Shield (if so equipped)
The safety shield mode shows the oper-
ating condition for the following systems.
.Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (if so
equipped)
. Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) (if so
equipped)
. Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so
equipped)
. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) (if
so equipped)
. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
with pedestrian detection system (if
so equipped)
For more details, see “Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)” (P.5-32), “Intelligent Lane
Intervention (I-LI)” (P.5-37), “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” (P.5-42), “Automatic Emer-
gency Braking (AEB)” (P.5-82) or “Auto-
matic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
pedestrian detection system” (P.5-89).
2. Average speed 1 and 2 (MPH or
km/h)
The average speed 1 mode shows the
average vehicle speed since the last reset.
The average speed 2 mode shows the
average vehicle speed since the time the
ignition switch was turned ON. The aver-
age speed 2 is automatically reset each time the ignition is placed in the OFF
position.
Resetting is done by pushing the OK
button. When the OKbutton is pushed,
the following menu items are displayed.
. Cancel
— Return to the previous screen with-
out resetting.
. Average Speed
— Reset the average speed.
. All
— Reset all items of “Average Speed”,
“Elapsed time and trip odometer”
and “Fuel economy.”
Once the “Average speed 1” is displayed,
you can use
buttons to switch
between the “Average speed 1” and “Aver-
age speed 2.”
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
The first 30 seconds after a reset, the
display shows “——”.
3. Elapsed time and trip odometer 1
and 2 (mile or km)
Elapsed time:
The elapsed time mode 1 shows the time
since the last reset. The elapsed time 2
mode shows the time since the ignition
switch was turned ON. (The trip odometer
is also reset at the same time.)
Trip odometer:
The trip odometer 1 mode shows the total
distance the vehicle has been driven since
the last reset. The trip odometer 2 mode
shows the total distance the vehicle has
been driven since the time the ignition
switch was placed in the ON position. (The
elapsed time is also reset at the same
time.)
The elapsed time and trip odometer 2 is
automatically reset each time the ignition
is placed in the OFF position.
Resetting is done by pushing the OK
button. When the OKbutton is pushed,
the following menu items are displayed.
. Cancel
— Return to the previous screen with-
out resetting.
. Distance
— Reset the elapsed time and trip
odometer.

.All
— Reset all items of “Average Speed”,
“Elapsed time and trip odometer”
and “Fuel economy.”
Once the “Elapsed time and trip odometer
1” is displayed, you can use
buttons
to switch between the “Elapsed time and
trip odometer 1” and “Elapsed time and
trip odometer 2.”
4-5. Fuel economy 1 and 2 (MPG, l
(litre)/100 km or km/l(litre))
Current fuel consumption:
The current fuel consumption mode
shows the current fuel consumption.
Average fuel consumption:
The average fuel consumption 1 mode
shows the average fuel consumption
since the last reset. The average fuel
consumption 2 mode shows the average
fuel consumption since the time the
ignition switch was placed in the ON
position. The average fuel consumption
2 is automatically reset each time the
ignition is placed in the OFF position.
Resetting is done by pushing the OK
button. When the OKbutton is pushed,
the following menu items are displayed.
. Cancel — Return to the previous screen with-
out resetting.
. Fuel Economy
— Reset the fuel economy.
. All
— Reset all items of “Average Speed”,
“Elapsed time and trip odometer”
and “Fuel economy”.
Once the “Fuel economy 1” is displayed,
you can use
buttons to switch
between the “Fuel economy 1” and “Fuel
economy 2”.
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
For about the first 1/3 mile (500 m) after a
reset, the display shows “——”.
6. Audio
The audio mode shows the status of
audio information.
7. Navigation (if so equipped)
When the route guidance is set in the
navigation system, this item shows the
navigation route information.
8. Compass (if so equipped)
This display indicates the heading direc-
tion of the vehicle.
9. Intelligent 4x4 torque distribution
display (if so equipped)
When the Intelligent 4x4 torque distribu-
tion display is selected, you can view the
distribution ratio of the transmission
torque to the front and rear wheels
during driving.
10. Chassis control
When Intelligent Trace Control, Intelligent
Engine Brake (Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) models) or Active Ride
Control system is operated, it shows the
operating condition. It also shows oper-
ating condition of Hill Start Assist. See
“Intelligent Trace Control” (P.5-110), “Intel-
ligent Engine Brake (Continuously Vari-
able Transmission (CVT) models)” (P.5-111),
“Active Ride Control” (P.5-112) or “Hill Start
Assist system” (P.5-113)for more details.
11. Tire Pressures
The tire pressure mode shows the pres-
sure of all four tires while the vehicle is
driven.
When the Tire Pressure Low — Add Air
warning appears, the display can be
switched to the tire pressure mode by
pushing the OK
button to reveal addi-
tional details on the displayed warning.
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