2018 NISSAN QASHQAI power steering

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The manual control mode does not allow
dialing a phone number by digits. The
user may select an entry from the Phone-
book or Recent Calls lists. To reactivate
Voice Recognition, exit the manual con-
trol mode by pushing and holding the
button. At that time, pushing thebutton will start the Bluetooth® Hands-
Free Phone System.
Choosing a language
You can interact with the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System using several
languages that are available. For opera-
tions to change the language, see “Audio
main operation” (P.4-48) or “Audio main
operation” (P.4-56).
Changing voice feedback volume
If you want to adjust the volume of the
voice feedback, push the volume control
buttons on the steering wheel while
being provided with feedback. You can
also use the Power/VOL dial on the
control panel.
Initialization
When the ignition switch is placed in the
ACC or ON position, voice recognition is
initialized, which takes a few seconds. If
the
button is pushed before the
initialization completes, the system will
announce “Hands-free phone system not
ready” and will not react to voice com-
mands.
Connecting procedure:
NOTE:
The connecting procedure must be
performed when the vehicle is station-
ary. If the vehicle starts moving during
the procedure, the procedure will be
cancelled.
JVH1626X
To connect a phone to the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System;
1. Push the ENTER SETTING button
.
2. Use the ENTER SETTING button
to
select “Bluetooth” and then push the
ENTER SETTING button
.
3. Select “Add Phone” and then push the ENTER SETTING button
.
4. When a message with a PIN appears on the screen, operate the Bluetooth®
phone to enter the PIN.
The connecting procedure varies accord-
ing to each phone. See the phone’s own-
er’s manual for details.

Giving voice commands
To operate voice recognition, push and
release thebutton located on the
steering wheel. After the tone sounds,
speak a command.
The command given is picked up by the
microphone, and voice feedback is given
when the command is accepted.
. If you need to hear the available
commands for the current menu
again, say “Help” and the system will
repeat them.
. If a command is not recognized, the
system announces, “Command not
recognized. Please try again.” Make
sure the command is said exactly as
prompted by the system and repeat
the command in a clear voice.
. If you want to go back to the previous
command, you can say “Go back” or
“Correction” any time the system is
waiting for a response.
. You can cancel a command when the
system is waiting for a response by
saying, “Cancel” or “Quit”. The system
announces “Cancel” or “Quit” and ends
the voice recognition operation ses-
sion. You can also push and hold the
button on the steering wheel at
any time to end the voice recognition
operation session. Whenever the voice recognition operation session is can-
celled, a double beep is played to
indicate you have exited the system.
. If you want to adjust the volume of the
voice feedback, push the volume con-
trol buttons on the steering wheel
while being provided with feedback.
You can also use the Power/VOL dial
on the control panel.
Voice Prompt Interrupt:
In most cases you can interrupt the voice
feedback to speak the next command by
pushing the
button on the steering
wheel. After interrupting the system, wait
for a beep before speaking your com-
mand.
One Shot Call:
To use the system faster, you may speak
the second level commands with the
main menu command on the main menu.
For example, push the
button and
after the tone say, “Call Redial”.
Operating tips:
To get the best performance out of the
voice recognition system, observe the
following:
. Keep the interior of the vehicle as
quiet as possible. Close the windows
to eliminate surrounding noises (traf-
fic noises, vibration sounds, etc.), which may prevent the system from
recognizing voice commands cor-
rectly.
. Wait until the tone sounds before
speaking a command. Otherwise, the
command will not be received prop-
erly.
. Start speaking a command within five
seconds after the tone sounds.
. Speak in a natural voice without
pausing between words.
Voice commands
Voice commands can be used to operate
the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone Sys-
tem. Push the
button to bring up the
phone command menu. The available
options are:
. Call
. Phonebook
. Recent Calls
. Messaging (if available)
. Select Phone
Call:
For more information on the “Call” com-
mand, see “Making a call” (P.4-89).
Phonebook:
The following commands are available
under “Phonebook”:
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USING THE SYSTEM
Initialization
When the ignition switch is placed in the
ACC or ON position, NISSAN Voice Recog-
nition is initialized, which takes a few
seconds. When completed, the system is
ready to accept voice commands. If the
button is pushed before the initializa-
tion completes, the system will announce:
“Voice Recognition System not ready.
Please wait.”
JVH1656X
1. Volume control buttons
2. Back button
3.
button
4.button
Giving voice commands
Follow the procedure below to conduct a
voice recognition operation:
1. Push the
button.
2. The system announces: “Please say a category like phone or a command
like points of interest followed by a
brand name”. A list of available com-
mands is then spoken by the system.
3. After the tone sounds and the face icon on the display changes, speak a command. Available commands are
discussed in this section.
4. Voice and display feedback are pro- vided when the command is accepted.
. If you want to go back to the previous
menu of commands, push the
button on the steering wheel, back
button on the steering wheel or BACK
button on the control panel. The
system will announce: “Go Back” de-
pending on the current menu level.
. If you want to adjust the volume of the
voice feedback, use the volume con-
trol buttons on the steering wheel or
the POWER/VOLUME dial on the con-
trol panel.
. The voice command screen can also
be accessed using the touch screen:
1) Push the APPS·i button.
2) Touch the “Voice Commands” key.
Operating tips
To get the best performance out of
NISSAN Voice Recognition, observe the
following:
.Keep the interior of the vehicle as
quiet as possible. Close the windows
to eliminate the surrounding noises
(traffic noises, vibration sounds, etc.),
which may prevent the system from
recognizing the voice commands cor-
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Increasing fuel economy ................................................. 5-100
Intelligent 4x4 (if so equipped) ................................... 5-100Intelligent 4x4 LOCK switch operations ...... 5-102
Parking/parking on hills ................................................... 5-104
Electric power steering ..................................................... 5-105
Brake system ........................................................................\
.... 5-106 Braking precautions ..................................................... 5-106
Brake assist ........................................................................\
........ 5-107
Brake assist ........................................................................\
. 5-107
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........................... 5-107
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ............... 5-108
Chassis control ........................................................................\
5-110 Intelligent Trace Control ........................................... 5-110 Intelligent Engine Brake (Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) models) .......... 5-111
Active Ride Control ..................................................... 5-112
Hill Start Assist system ..................................................... 5-113
Cold weather driving ......................................................... 5-113 Freeing a frozen door lock ................................... 5-113
Anti-freeze ........................................................................\
.. 5-113
Battery ........................................................................\
........... 5-113
Draining of coolant water ..................................... 5-113
Tire equipment ............................................................... 5-114
Special winter equipment ..................................... 5-114
Driving on snow or ice ............................................. 5-114

5-8Starting and driving
3. When the designated pressure isreached, the horn beeps once and
the hazard indicators stop flashing.
4. Perform the above steps for each tire.
. If the tire is over-inflated more than
approximately 4 psi (30 kPa), the horn
beeps and the hazard indicators flash
3 times. To correct the pressure, push
the core of the valve stem on the tire
briefly to release pressure. When the
pressure reaches the designated
pressure, the horn beeps once.
. If the hazard indicator does not flash
within approximately 15 seconds after
starting to inflate the tire, it indicates
that the TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert
is not operating.
. The TPMS will not activate the Easy Fill
Tire Alert under the following condi-
tions:
— If there is interference from an
external device or transmitter
— The air pressure from the inflation device such as those using a power
socket is not sufficient to inflate the
tire
— If an electrical equipment is being used in or near the vehicle
— There is a malfunction in the TPMS system — There is a malfunction in the horn
or hazard indicators
. If the TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert
does not operate due to TPMS inter-
ference, move the vehicle about 3 ft
(1m) backward or forward and try
again.
If the TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert is not
working, use a tire pressure gauge.
AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLL-
OVER
WARNING
Failure to operate this vehicle in a
safe and prudent manner may result
in loss of control or an accident.
Be alert and drive defensively at all times.
Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid exces-
sive speed, high speed cornering, or
sudden steering maneuvers, because
these driving practices could cause you
to lose control of your vehicle. As with
any vehicle, a loss of control could
result in a collision with other vehicles
or objects, or cause the vehicle to roll-
over, particularly if the loss of control
causes the vehicle to slide sideways. Be
attentive at all times, and avoid driving
when tired. Never drive when under the influence of alcohol or drugs (including
prescription or over-the-counter drugs
which may cause drowsiness). Always
wear your seat belt as outlined in “Seat
belts” (P.1-10) of this manual, and also
instruct your passengers to do so.
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.
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING PRECAUTIONS
Utility vehicles have a significantly high-
er rollover rate than other types of
vehicles.
They have higher ground clearance than
passenger cars to make them capable of
performing in a variety of on-pavement
and off-road applications. This gives them
a higher center of gravity than ordinary
cars. An advantage of higher ground
clearance is a better view of the road,
allowing you to anticipate problems.
However, they are not designed for cor-
nering at the same speeds as conven-
tional passenger 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

curb..HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB:
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, NOCURB:
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 sys-
tem:
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 opera-
tion. 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 tem-
perature of the electric power steering
goes down, the power assist level will
return to normal. Avoid repeating such steering wheel operations that could
cause the electric power steering to over-
heat.
You may hear a noise when the steering
wheel is operated quickly. However, this is
not a malfunction.
If the electric power steering warning
light
illuminates while the engine is
running, it may indicate the electric
power steering is not functioning prop-
erly 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 infor-
mation display” (P.2-18).
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ELECTRIC POWER STEERING

5-108Starting and driving
tion, it switches the ABS off and illumi-
nates the ABS warning light on the
instrument panel. The brake system then
operates 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. How-
ever, the pulsation may indicate that road
conditions are hazardous and extra care
is required while driving.The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) sys-
tem uses various sensors to monitor
driver inputs and vehicle motion. Under
certain driving conditions, the VDC sys-
tem helps to perform the following func-
tions.
.
Controls brake pressure to reduce
wheel slip on one slipping drive wheel
so power is transferred to a non
slipping drive wheel on the same axle.
. Controls brake pressure and engine
output to reduce drive wheel slip
based on vehicle speed (traction con-
trol function).
. Controls brake pressure at individual
wheels and engine output to help the
driver maintain control of the vehicle
in the following conditions:
— understeer (vehicle tends to not
follow the steered path despite
increased steering input)
— oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due to certain road or driving condi-
tions).
The VDC system can help the driver to
maintain control of the vehicle, but it
cannot prevent loss of vehicle control in
all driving situations.
When the VDC system operates, the VDC
warning light
in the instrument panel
flashes so note the following: .
The road may be slippery or the
system may determine some action
is required to help keep the vehicle on
the steered path.
. You may feel a pulsation in the brake
pedal and hear a noise or vibration
from under the hood. This is normal
and indicates that the VDC system is
working properly.
. Adjust your speed and driving to the
road conditions.
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the
VDC warning light
illuminates in the
instrument panel. The VDC system auto-
matically turns off.
The VDC OFF switch is used to turn off the
VDC system. The VDC off indicator
illuminates to indicate the VDC system is
off. When the VDC switch is used to turn
off the system, the VDC system still
operates to prevent one drive wheel from
slipping by transferring power to a non
slipping drive wheel. The VDC warning
light
flashes if this occurs. All other
VDC functions are off, and the VDC
warning light
will not flash. The VDC
system is automatically reset to on when
the ignition switch is placed in the off
position then back to the on position.
See “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warn-
ing light” (P.2-15) and “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off indicator light” (P.2-17).
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM

When towing your vehicle, all jurisdic-
tional and local regulations for towing
must be followed. Incorrect towing equip-
ment could damage your vehicle. Towing
instructions are available from a NISSAN
dealer. Local service operators are gen-
erally familiar with the applicable laws
and procedures for towing. To assure
proper towing and to prevent accidental
damage to your vehicle, NISSAN recom-
mends that you have a service operator
tow your vehicle. It is advisable to have
the service operator carefully read the
following precautions.
WARNING
.Never ride in a vehicle that is
being towed.
. Never get under your vehicle after
it has been lifted by a tow truck.
CAUTION
.When towing, make sure that the
transmission, axles, steering sys-
tem and powertrain are in work-
ing condition. If any of these
conditions apply, dollies or a
flatbed tow truck must be used. .
Always attach safety chains be-
fore towing.
For information about towing your vehi-
cle behind a recreational vehicle (RV), see
“Flat towing for All–Wheel Drive vehicle”
(P.10-15) of this manual.
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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE