2018 NISSAN QASHQAI warning light

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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.

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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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CLOCK AND OUTSIDE AIR TEM-
PERATURE
The clockand outside air temperatureare displayed on the upper side of the
vehicle information display.
Clock
For clock adjustment, see “Displaying
settings menu” (P.4-5), “Audio main opera-
tion” (P.4-48) or “Audio main operation”
(P.4-63) in this manual or the separate
Navigation System Owner’s Manual (if so
equipped).
Outside air temperature (°F or °C)
The outside air temperature is displayed
in °F or °C in the range of −40 to 140°F (−40
to 60°C).
The outside air temperature mode in-
cludes a low temperature warning fea-
ture. If the outside air temperature is
below 37°F (3°C), the warning
is dis-
played (if so equipped).
The outside temperature sensor is lo-
cated in front of the radiator. The sensor
may be affected by road or engine heat,
wind directions and other driving condi-
tions. The display may differ from the
actual outside temperature or the tem-
perature displayed on various signs or
billboards.
JVI1587X
Your vehicle has two types of security
systems, as follows:
. Vehicle security system
. NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
The security condition will be shown by
the security indicator light.
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
The vehicle security system provides
visual and audio alarm signals if someone
opens the doors, hood (if so equipped)
and liftgate when the system is armed. It
is not, however, a motion detection type
system that activates when a vehicle is
moved or when a vibration occurs.
The system helps deter vehicle theft but
SECURITY SYSTEMS

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Security indicator light
The security indicator light blinks when-
ever the ignition switch is placed in the
OFF or LOCK position.
This function indicates the NISSAN Vehi-
cle Immobilizer System is operational.
If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
is malfunctioning, the light will remain on
while the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position.
If the light still remains on and/or the
engine will not start, seek service for
the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
as soon as possible. Please bring all
registered keys that you have. It isrecommended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the wind-
shield and obscure your vision which
may lead to an accident. Warm wind-
shield with the defroster before you
wash the windshield.
CAUTION
.
Do not operate the washer con-
tinuously for more than 30 sec-
onds.
. Do not operate the washer if the
reservoir tank is empty.
. Do not fill the window washer
reservoir tank with washer fluid
concentrates at full strength.
Some methyl alcohol based
washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if
spilled while filling the window
washer reservoir tank.
. Pre-mix washer fluid concen-
trates with water to the manu-
facturer’s recommended levels
before pouring the fluid into the
window washer reservoir tank. Do
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WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH

High beam assist (if so equipped)
The high beam assist system will operate
when the vehicle is driven at speeds of
approximately 19 MPH (30 km/h) and
above. If an oncoming vehicle or leading
vehicle appears in front of your vehicle
when the headlight high beam is on, the
headlight will be switched to the low
beam automatically.
Precautions on high beam assist:
WARNING
.The high beam assist system is a
convenience but it is not a sub-
stitute for safe driving operation.
The driver should remain alert at
all times, ensure safe driving
practices and switch the high
beams and low beam manually
when necessary.
. The high beam or low beam may
not switch automatically under
the following conditions. Switch
the high beam and low beam
manually.
— During bad weather (rain, fog,
snow, wind, etc.).
— When a light source similar to a headlight or tail light is in the vicinity of the vehicle.
— When the headlights of the oncoming vehicle or the lead-
ing vehicle are turned off,
when the color of the light is
affected due to foreign mate-
rials on the lights, or when the
light beam is out of position.
— When there is a sudden, con- tinuous change in brightness.
— When driving on a road that passes over rolling hills, or a
road that has level differ-
ences.
— When driving on a road with many curves.
— When a sign or mirror-like surface is reflecting intense
light towards the front of the
vehicle.
— When the container, etc. being towed by a leading vehicle is
reflecting intense light.
— When a headlight on your vehicle is damaged or dirty.
— When the vehicle is leaning at an angle due to a punctured
tire, being towed, etc. .
The timing of switching the low
beam and high beam may
change under the following situa-
tions.
— The brightness of the head-
lights of the oncoming vehicle
or leading vehicle.
— The movement and direction of the oncoming vehicle and
the leading vehicle.
— When only one light on the oncoming vehicle or the lead-
ing vehicle is illuminated.
— When the oncoming vehicle or the leading vehicle is a two-
wheeled vehicle.
— Road conditions (incline, curve, the road surface, etc.).
— The number of passengers and the amount of cargo.
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If the ambient image sensor is damaged
due to an accident, it is recommended
you contact a NISSAN dealer.
Battery saver system
.When the headlight switch is in theorposition while the ignition
switch is in the ON position, the lights
will automatically turn off within a
period of time after the ignition switch
has been placed in the OFF position.
. When the headlight switch remains in
the
orposition after the lights
automatically turn off, the lights will
turn on when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position.
CAUTION
. When you turn on the headlight
switch again after the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will
not turn off automatically. Be
sure to turn the light switch to
the OFF position when you leave
the vehicle for extended periods
of time, otherwise the battery will
be discharged.
. Never leave the light switch on
when the engine is not running
for extended periods of time even if the headlights turn off auto-
matically.
Daytime Running Light (DRL) sys-
tem
The LED portion of the headlights auto-
matically illuminate at 100% intensity
when the engine is started and the
parking brake released. The LED Daytime
Running Light (DRL) operate with the
headlight switch in the OFF position or
in the
position. When you turn the
headlight switch to theposition for
full illumination, the LED lights switch
from LED DRL to the park function.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the LED DRL do not
illuminate. The LED DRL illuminate when
the parking brake is released. The LED
DRL will remain on until the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position.
It is necessary at dusk to turn the head-
light switch ON for interior controls and
switches to illuminate, as those remain
OFF while the switch is in the OFF
position.
WARNING
When the LED DRL system is active,
tail lights on your vehicle are not on.
It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so
could cause an accident injuring
yourself and others.
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To sound the horn, push the center pad
area of the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing
so could affect proper operation of
the supplemental front air bag sys-
tem. Tampering with the supple-
mental front air bag system may
result in serious personal injury.
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The heated steering wheel system is
designed to operate only when the sur-
face temperature of the steering wheel is
below 68°F (20°C).
Push the heated steering wheel switch to
warm the steering wheel after the engine
starts. The indicator light on the switch
will illuminate.
If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is below 68°F (20°C), the system will
heat the steering wheel and cycle off and
on to maintain a temperature above 68°F
(20°C). The indicator light will remain on
as long as the system is on.
Push the switch again to turn the heated
steering wheel system off manually. Theindicator light will turn off.
NOTE:
If the surface temperature of the steer-
ing wheel is above 68°F (20°C) when the
switch is turned on, the system will not
heat the steering wheel. This is not a
malfunction.
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HORNHEATED STEERING WHEEL (if so equipped)

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WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use
the seat heater if you or the occu-
pants cannot monitor elevated seat
temperatures or have an inability to
feel pain in body parts that contact
the seat. Use of the seat heater by
such people could result in serious
injury.
CAUTION
.The battery could run down if the
seat heater is operated while the
engine is not running.
. Do not use the seat heater for
extended periods or when no one
is using the seat.
. Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates heat, such as a
blanket, cushion, seat cover, etc.
Otherwise, the seat may become
overheated.
. Do not place anything hard or
heavy on the seat or pierce it with
a pin or similar object. This may
result in damage to the heater. .
Any liquid spilled on the heated
seat should be removed immedi-
ately with a dry cloth.
. When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar
materials.
. If any malfunctions are found or
the heated seat does not operate,
turn the switch off and have the
system checked. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
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The seats are warmed by built-in heaters.
The switches located on the center con-
sole can be operated independently of
each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Select heat range.
For high-speed heating, push the HI
(High) side of the switch.
For low-speed heating, push the LO
(Low) side of the switch.
The indicator light on the switch
will
illuminate when the heater is on.
3. To turn off the heater, return the switch to the level position. Make sure
the indicator light goes off.
HEATED SEATS (if so equipped)