2018 NISSAN QASHQAI engine

Bi-level heating:
The bi-level mode directs warmed air to
the side and center ventilators and to the
front and rear floor outlets.
1. Push the air recirculation
button.
(The indicator light will turn off.)
2. Push the
button. (The indicator
light will turn on.)
3. Turn the fan speed control
dial to
the desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
Heating and defogging:
This mode heats the interior and defogs
the windows.
1. Push the
button. (The indicator
light will turn on.)
2. Turn the fan speed control
dial to
the desired position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the maximum hot (right) position.
When the
button is pushed, the air
conditioner automatically turns on if the
outside temperature is more than 36°F
(2°C). This dehumidifies the air which
helps defog the windshield. The air re-
circulation indicator automatically turns
off, allowing outside air to be drawn into
the passenger compartment to further improve the defogging performance.
NOTE:
Clear snow and ice from the wiper
blades and air inlet in front of the
windshield. This improves heater op-
eration.
Air conditioner operation
Start the engine, turn the fan speed
controldial to the desired position,
and push the A/C button to activate the
air conditioner. When the air conditioner
is on, cooling and dehumidifying func-
tions are added to the heater operation.
The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
Cooling:
This mode is used to cool and dehumidify
the air.
1. Push the
button. (The indicator
light will turn on.)
2. Turn the fan speed control
dial to
the desired position.
3. Push the A/C button. (The indicator light will turn on.)
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the
middle and the cool (left) position.
For quick cooling, push the MAX A/C
button. When the MAX A/C button is pushed, it will activate the air recirculation
mode. The amount of air coming through
the ventilators is the highest it can go
when in MAX A/C mode regardless of the
position of the fan speed control
dial.
Dehumidified heating:
This mode is used to heat and dehumidify
the air.
1. Push the air recirculation
button.
(The indicator light will turn off.)
2. Push the
button. (The indicator
light will turn on.)
3. Turn the fan speed control
dial to
the desired position.
4. Push the A/C button on. (The indicator light will turn on.)
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the
middle and the hot (right) position.
Dehumidified defogging:
This mode is used to defog the windows
and dehumidify the air.
1. Push the front defroster
button.
(The indicator light will turn on.)
2. Turn the fan speed control
dial to
the desired position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
When the front defroster or
mode is
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selected, the air conditioner automatically
turns on if the outside temperature is
more than 36°F (2°C). This dehumidifies
the air which helps defog the windshield.
The air recirculation mode automatically
turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn
into the passenger compartment to
further improve the defogging perfor-
mance.
The air conditioner is always on in front
defroster or
mode, regardless of
whether the indicator light is on or off.
NOTE:
. The air conditioner system should
be operated for approximately 10
minutes at least once a month. This
helps prevent damage to the air
conditioner system due to the lack
of lubrication.
. A visible mist may be seen coming
from the ventilators in hot, humid
conditions as the air is cooled ra-
pidly. This does not indicate a mal-
function.
. If the engine coolant temperature
becomes too high, the air recircula-
tion mode will be activated and the
indicator light will come on automa-
tically.
. If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates engine coolant tem-
perature over the normal range, turn the air conditioner off. (See “If your
vehicle overheats” (P.6-11).)

automatically switch to the outside air
circulation mode.
To turn the system off:
To turn off the heater and air conditioner,
push the ON·OFF button.
Push the ON·OFF button again, the sys-
tem will turn on in the mode which was
used immediately before the system was
turned off.
Remote engine start logic (if so
equipped)
When the remote engine start function is
activated, the vehicles equipped with the
automatic air conditioner and heater may
go into automatic heating or cooling
mode depending on the outside and
cabin temperatures. During this period,
the display and the buttons will be
inoperable until the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position. When the
temperature is low, the rear defroster
and the heated steering wheel (if so
equipped) may also be activated auto-
matically with the activation of the re-
mote engine start function. (See “Remote
engine start” (P.3-22).)
JVH0727X
JVH0728X
OPERATING TIPS (for automatic air
conditioner)
When the engine coolant temperature
and outside air temperature are low, the
air flow from the foot outlets may not
operate for a maximum of 150 seconds.
However, this is not a malfunction. After
the coolant temperature warms up, air
flow from the foot outlets will operate
normally.
The sensors
and, located on the
instrument panel, help maintain a con-
stant temperature. Do not put anything
on or around the sensors.
SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER
WARNING
The air conditioner system contains
refrigerant under high pressure. To
avoid personal injury, any air condi-
tioner service should be done only by
an experienced technician with the
proper equipment.
The air conditioner system in your vehicle
is charged with a refrigerant designed
with the environment in mind.
This refrigerant will not harm the
earth’s ozone layer. However, it may
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contribute in a small part to global
warming.
Special charging equipment and lubricant
are required when servicing your vehicle’s
air conditioner. Using improper refriger-
ants or lubricants will cause severe da-
mage to the air conditioner system. (See
“Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations” (P.10-6).)
A NISSAN dealer will be able to service
your environmentally friendly air condi-
tioner system.
In-cabin microfilter
The air conditioner system is equipped
with an in-cabin microfilter. To make sure
the air conditioner heats, defogs, and
ventilates efficiently, replace the filter
according the specified maintenance in-
tervals listed in the "9. Maintenance and
schedules" section. It is recommended to
visit a NISSAN dealer to replace the filter.
The filter should be replaced if the air flow
decreases significantly or if windows fog
up easily when operating the heater or air
conditioner.
AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
Radio
Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position and push the FM·AM button to
turn on the radio. If you listen to the radio
with the engine not running, the ignition
switch should be placed in the ACC
position.
Radio reception is affected by station
signal strength, distance from radio
transmitter, buildings, bridges, mountains
and other external influences. Intermit-
tent changes in reception quality nor-
mally are caused by these external
influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the
vehicle may influence radio reception
quality.
Radio reception:
Your vehicle radio system is equipped
with state-of-the-art electronic circuits to
enhance radio reception. These circuits
are designed to extend reception range,
and to enhance the quality of that recep-
tion.
However there are some general charac-
teristics of both FM and AM radio signals
that can affect radio reception quality in a
moving vehicle, even when the finest
equipment is used. These characteristicsare completely normal in a given recep-
tion area, and do not indicate any mal-
function in your vehicle radio system.
Reception conditions will constantly
change because of vehicle movement.
Buildings, terrain, signal distance and
interference from other vehicles can work
against ideal reception. Described below
are some of the factors that can affect
your radio reception.
Some cellular phones or other devices
may cause interference or a buzzing
noise to come from the audio system
speakers. Storing the device in a different
location may reduce or eliminate the
noise.
AUDIO SYSTEM

standard options when sending a
text message. To set a custom
message, send a text message to
your own phone number while the
phone is connected to the system.
Three custom messages can be set.
Custom messages can only be set
while the vehicle is stationary.
.Auto Reply (if so equipped)Select to turn on or off the Auto
Reply function. When enabled, the
vehicle will automatically send a
predefined text message to the
sender when a text message is
received while driving.
.Auto Reply Message (if so equipped)
Select to choose the message that
is sent when the Auto Reply func-
tion is enabled. Choose from “I’m
Driving” or one of the three custom
messages stored in the system.
.Vehicle Signature On/Off (if soequipped)
Select to choose whether or not
the vehicle signature is added to
outgoing text messages from the
vehicle. This message cannot be
changed or customized.
WARNING
. Use a phone after stopping your
vehicle in a safe location. If you
have to use a phone while driving,
exercise extreme caution at all
times so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
. If you are unable to devote full
attention to vehicle operation
while talking on the phone, pull
off the road to a safe location and
stop your vehicle.
CAUTION
To avoid discharging the vehicle
battery, use a phone after starting
the engine.
Your vehicle is equipped with the Blue-
tooth® Hands-Free Phone System. If you
have a compatible Bluetooth® enabled
cellular phone, you can set up the wire-
less connection between your cellular
phone and the in-vehicle phone module.
With Bluetooth® wireless technology, you
can make or receive a hands-free tele-
phone call with your cellular phone in the vehicle.
Once your cellular phone is connected to
the in-vehicle phone module, no other
phone connecting procedure is required.
Your phone is automatically connected
with the in-vehicle phone module when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position with the connected cellular
phone turned on and carried in the
vehicle.
You can register up to five different Blue-
tooth® cellular phones to the in-vehicle
phone module. However, you can talk on
only one cellular phone at a time.
NISSAN Voice Recognition system sup-
ports the phone commands, so dialing a
phone number using your voice is possi-
ble. For more details, see “NISSAN Voice
Recognition system (models with naviga-
tion system)” (P.4-100).
Before using the Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Phone System, refer to the following
notes.
.
Set up the wireless connection be-
tween a cellular phone and the in-
vehicle phone module before using
the Hands-Free Phone System.
. Some Bluetooth® enabled cellular
phones may not be recognized by
the in-vehicle phone module. Please
visit www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth
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Bluetooth® HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM
(models with navigation system)

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ...................... 5-4Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ................................ 5-4
Three-way catalyst ............................................................... 5-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........... 5-5
Avoiding collision and rollover .................................... 5-8
On-pavement and off-road
driving precautions .............................................................. 5-8
Off-road recovery .................................................................. 5-9
Rapid air pressure loss ...................................................... 5-9
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ..................... 5-10
Driving safety precautions .......................................... 5-10
Ignition switch (models without Intelligent
Key system) ........................................................................\
............ 5-12
Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............................................................ 5-13
Manual Transmission (MT) ........................................... 5-13
Key positions ........................................................................\
.. 5-14
Push-button ignition switch (model with
Intelligent Key system) .......................................................... 5-14 Operating range for engine start function ...... 5-14
Push-button ignition switch operation ............. 5-15
Push-button ignition switch positions .............. 5-16
Emergency engine shut off ........................................ 5-16
Intelligent Key battery discharge ........................... 5-17
Before starting the engine ................................................. 5-17 Starting the engine (model without Intelligent
Key system) ........................................................................\
........... 5-18
Starting the engine (model with Intelligent
Key system) ........................................................................\
........... 5-19
Remote engine start (if so equipped) .............. 5-20
Driving the vehicle ................................................................... 5-20
Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ......................................................... 5-20
Manual Transmission (MT) ........................................ 5-25
Parking brake ........................................................................\
....... 5-27
Pedal type ........................................................................\
....... 5-27
Switch type (models with electronic
parking brake system) ................................................. 5-27
ECO mode system ................................................................... 5-29 ECO Pedal Guide function ......................................... 5-30
Ambient ECO ........................................................................\
5-30
ECO Drive Report .............................................................. 5-31
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (if
so equipped) ........................................................................\
......... 5-32 LDW system operation ................................................. 5-33
How to enable/disable the LDW system ....... 5-34
LDW system limitations ............................................... 5-35
System temporarily unavailable ........................... 5-36
System malfunction ....................................................... 5-36
System maintenance .................................................... 5-36

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

5-4Starting and driving
WARNING
.Do not leave children or adults
who would normally require the
support of others alone in your
vehicle. Pets should not be left
alone either. They could acciden-
tally injure themselves or others
through inadvertent operation of
the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny
days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become
high enough to cause severe or
possibly fatal injuries to people or
animals.
. Properly secure all cargo with
ropes or straps to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
.Do not breathe exhaust gas; it
contains colorless and odorless
carbon monoxide. Carbon mon- oxide is dangerous. It can cause
unconsciousness or death.
. If you suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering the vehicle, drive
with all windows fully open, and
have the vehicle inspected imme-
diately.
. Do not run the engine in closed
spaces such as a garage.
. Do not park the vehicle with the
engine running for an extended
period of time.
. Keep the liftgate closed while
driving, otherwise exhaust gas
could be drawn into the passen-
ger compartment. If you must
drive with the liftgate open, fol-
low these precautions:
— Open all the windows.
— Turn the air recirculation
mode off and set the fan
speed control to the highest
level to circulate the air.
. If a special body or other equip-
ment is added for recreational or
other usage, follow the manufac-
turer’s recommendation to pre-
vent carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle. (Some recreational
vehicle appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, heaters, etc. may
also generate carbon monoxide.)
. The exhaust system and body
should be inspected by a quali-
fied mechanic whenever:
— Your vehicle is raised while
being serviced.
— You suspect that exhaust fumes are entering into the
passenger compartment.
— You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system.
— You have had an accident involving damage to the ex-
haust system, underbody, or
rear of the vehicle.
THREE-WAY CATALYST
The three-way catalyst is an emission
control device installed in the exhaust
system. Exhaust gases in the three-way
catalyst are burned at high temperatures
to help reduce pollutants.
WARNING
. The exhaust gas and the exhaust
system are very hot. Keep people,
animals and flammable materials
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING