2018 NISSAN QASHQAI information

2018 QASHQAI
OWNER’S MANUAL
and MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.

This manual was prepared to help you
understand the operation and mainte-
nance of your vehicle so that you may
enjoy many miles of driving pleasure.
Please read through this manual before
operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Book-
let explains details about the warranties
covering your vehicle. Additionally, a
separate Customer Care/Lemon Law
Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to
resolve any concerns you may have
with your vehicle, as well as clarify your
rights under your state’s lemon law.
In addition to factory installed options,
your vehicle may also be equipped with
additional accessories installed by NISSAN
or by your NISSAN dealer prior to delivery.
It is important that you familiarize your-
self with all disclosures, warnings, cau-
tions and instructions concerning proper
use of such accessories prior to operating
the vehicle and/or accessory. It is recom-
mended you see a NISSAN dealer for
details concerning the particular acces-
sories with which your vehicle is
equipped.
Your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle
best. When you require any service or
have any questions, we will be glad to
assist you with the extensive resources
available to us.READ FIRST — THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Before driving your vehicle, read your
Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance
requirements, assisting you in the safe
operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS!
Follow these important driving rules
to help ensure a safe and comforta-
ble trip for you and your passengers!
.NEVER drive under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
. ALWAYS observe posted speed
limits and never drive too fast
for conditions.
. ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving and avoid using vehicle
features or taking other actions
that could distract you.
. ALWAYS use your seat belts and
appropriate child restraint sys-
tems. Pre-teen children should
be seated in the rear seat.
. ALWAYS provide information
about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants
of the vehicle.
. ALWAYS review this Owner’s Man-
ual for important safety informa-
tion.
On-pavement and off-road
driving
This vehicle will handle and maneuver
differently from an ordinary passenger
car because it has a higher center of
gravity. As with other vehicles with
features of this type, failure to operate
this vehicle correctly may result in loss
of control or an accident. Be sure to
read “Avoiding collision and rollover”
and “Driving safety precautions” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Foreword

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHI-
CLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its perfor-
mance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regula-
tions. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from
modification may not be covered un-
der NISSAN warranties.
WARNING
Installing an aftermarket On-Board
Diagnostic (OBD) plug-in device that
uses the port during normal driving,
for example remote insurance com-
pany monitoring, remote vehicle di-
agnostics, telematics or engine
reprogramming, may cause interfer-
ence or damage to vehicle systems.
We do not recommend or endorse
the use of any aftermarket OBD
plug-in devices, unless specifically
approved by NISSAN. The vehicle
warranty may not cover damage
caused by any aftermarket plug-in
device.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL
This manual includes information for all
features and equipment available on
this model. Features and equipment in
your vehicle may vary depending on
model, trim level, options selected, or-
der, date of production, region or avail-
ability. Therefore, you may find
information about features or equip-
ment that are not included or installed
on your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustra-
tions in this manual are those in effect at
the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the
right to change specifications, perfor-
mance, design or component suppliers
without notice and without obligation.
From time to time, NISSAN may update
or revise this manual to provide Owners
with the most accurate information cur-
rently available. Please carefully read and
retain with this manual all revision up-
dates sent to you by NISSAN to ensure
you have access to accurate and up-to-
date information regarding your vehicle.
Current versions of vehicle Owner’s Man-
uals and any updates can also be found in
the Owner section of the NISSAN website
at https://owners.nissanusa.com/now-
ners/navigation/manualsGuide. If you
have questions concerning any informa-
tion in your Owner’s Manual, contactNISSAN Consumer Affairs. See the NISSAN
CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM page in this
Owner’s Manual for contact information.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this
manual. They are used in the following
ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence
of a hazard that could cause death or
serious personal injury. To avoid or
reduce the risk, the procedures must
be followed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence
of a hazard that could cause minor
or moderate personal injury or da-
mage to your vehicle. To avoid or
reduce the risk, the procedures must
be followed carefully.

SIC0697
If you see the symbol above, it means“Do
not do this” or“Do not let this happen”.
If you see a symbol similar to those above
in an illustration, it means the arrow
points to the front of the vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to
those above indicate movement or ac-
tion.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those above call attention to an item in
the illustration.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its consti-
tuents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component
wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
Operating, servicing and maintaining
a passenger vehicle or off-road ve-
hicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon
monoxide, phthalates, and lead,
which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
To minimize exposure, avoid breath-
ing exhaust, do not idle the engine
except as necessary, service your
vehicle in a well-ventilated area and
wear gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing your vehi-
cle. For more information go to www.
P65Warnings.ca.gov.

NISSAN CARES ...
Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your
NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and
service needs.
However, if there is something that your
NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or
you would like to provide NISSAN directly
with comments or questions, please con-
tact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Depart-
ment using our toll-free number:For U.S. customers1-800-NISSAN-1
(1-800-647-7261)
For Canadian customers 1-800-387-0122
The Consumer Affairs Department will
ask for the following information:
. Your name, address, and telephone
number
. Vehicle identification number (at-
tached to the top of the instrument
panel on the driver’s side)
. Date of purchase
. Current odometer reading
. Your NISSAN dealer’s name
. Your comments or questions
OR You can write to NISSAN with the infor-
mation at:
For U.S. customersNissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
or via e-mail at:
nnaconsumeraffairs@nissan-usa.
com
For Canadian customers Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
or via e-mail at:
information.centre@nissancana-
da.com If you prefer, visit us at:
www.nissanusa.com
(for U.S. customers)
or
www.nissan.ca (for Canadian customers)
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN
and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN
vehicle.
NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

Illustrated table of contents0
Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint
system1
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Do-it-yourself
Maintenance and schedules
Technical and consumer information
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Table of
Contents
Index11

0-4Illustrated table of contents
JVC1066X
1. Rear window defroster (P.2-42)
2. Rear window wiper and washer— Switch operation (P.2-41)
— Window washer fluid (P.8-10)
3. High-mounted stop light (P.8-25)
4. Antenna (P.4-77)
5. Roof rack* (P.2-59) 6. Liftgate (P.3-25)
— Intelligent Key system* (P.3-11)
— Remote keyless entry system* (P.3-8)
— Rear view camera* (P.4-8, P.4-14)
7. Rear combination light (P.8-25)
8. Fuel-filler door (P.3-27) — Fuel information (P.10-3) 9. Child safety rear door locks (P.3-7)
*: if so equipped
EXTERIOR REAR

0-6Illustrated table of contents
JVC1068X
1. Instrument brightness control (P.2-9)
2. TRIP RESET switch (P.2-6)
3. Headlight and turn signal switch (P.2-43)/Fog light switch* (P.2-48)
4. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
— Audio control (P.4-75 or Navigation
system**) — Vehicle information display control
(P.2-19)
5. Steering wheel (P.3-29) — Horn (P.2-49)
6. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-39)
7. Hazard indicator flasher switch (P.6-2)
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side) — Cruise control switches* (P.5-60)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system*
(P.5-62)
— Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
(without navigation system )* (P.4-83)
— Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
(with navigation system)* (P.4-93)
— Voice Recognition system switch*
(P.4-100)
— Siri® Eyes Free (P.4-79)
9. Shift lever — Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) (P.5-20)
— Manual Transmission (MT) (P.5-25)
10. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P.2-52)
11. Heated steering wheel switch* (P.2-49)
12. Parking brake (Pedal type) (P.5-27)
13. Intelligent 4x4 LOCK switch* (P.2-52)
14. Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) switch* (P.2-51, P.5-37) or Blind Spot Warning
(BSW) switch* (P.2-51, P.5-42)
15. ECO switch (P.5-29)
16. Push-button ignition switch (model with Intelligent Key system) (P.5-14)
17. Ignition switch (model without Intelligent Key system) (P.5-12)
18. Parking brake (Switch type) (P.5-27)
*: if so equipped
**: See the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).
COCKPIT