2018 NISSAN QASHQAI maintenance

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

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
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3
4
5
6
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10
Table of
Contents
Index11

1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supple-mental restraint system
Seats ........................................................................\
............................... 1-2
Front seats ........................................................................\
.......... 1-3
Rear seats ........................................................................\
............ 1-5
Armrest (if so equipped) ................................................... 1-6
Head restraints/headrests .................................................... 1-6 Adjustable head
restraint/headrest components ................................ 1-7
Non-adjustable head
restraint/headrest components ................................ 1-8
Remove ........................................................................\
.................. 1-8
Install ........................................................................\
........................ 1-8
Adjust ........................................................................\
....................... 1-9
Seat belts ........................................................................\
................. 1-10
Precautions on seat belt usage .............................. 1-10
Seat belt warning light ................................................... 1-13
Pregnant women ................................................................ 1-13
Injured persons ..................................................................... 1-13
Three-point type seat belt with retractor ...... 1-13
Seat belt extenders ........................................................... 1-16
Seat belt maintenance ................................................... 1-16
Child safety ........................................................................\
............. 1-17 Infants ........................................................................\
.................. 1-18
Small children ........................................................................\
1-18
Larger children ...................................................................... 1-18 Child restraints ........................................................................\
... 1-20
Precautions on child restraints ............................. 1-20
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
(LATCH) system .................................................................. 1-22
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH ........................................................................\
. 1-25
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ........................................................ 1-27
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH ........................................................................\
. 1-29
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ........................................................ 1-32
Booster seats ....................................................................... 1-36
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ..................... 1-40 Precautions on SRS ........................................................ 1-40
NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System
(front seats) ........................................................................\
... 1-46
Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag and roof-mounted
curtain side-impact and rollover
supplemental air bag systems .............................. 1-54
Seat belts with pretensioners
(front seats) ........................................................................\
... 1-55
Supplemental air bag warning labels .............. 1-56
Supplemental air bag warning light ................. 1-57
Repair and replacement procedure .................. 1-58

1-16Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
SSS0351A
Shoulder belt height adjustment
(for front seats)
The shoulder belt anchor height should
be adjusted to the position best for you.
(See “Precautions on seat belt usage” (P.1-
10).)
To adjust, pull the adjustment button
,
and then move the shoulder belt anchor
to the desired position
, so that the belt
passes over the center of the shoulder.
The belt should be away from your face
and neck, but not falling off of your
shoulder. Release the adjustment button
to lock the shoulder belt anchor into
position.
The range of height adjustment of the shoulder belt may vary depending on the
model.
WARNING
.
After adjustment, release the ad-
justment button and try to move
the shoulder belt anchor up and
down to make sure it is securely
fixed in position.
. The shoulder belt anchor height
should be adjusted to the posi-
tion best for you. Failure to do so
may reduce the effectiveness of
the entire restraint system and
increase the chance or severity of
injury in an accident.
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS
If, because of body size or driving position,
it is not possible to properly fit the lap/
shoulder belt and fasten it, an extender
that is compatible with the installed seat
belts is available that can be purchased.
The extender adds approximately 8 in
(200 mm) of length and may be used for
either the driver or front passenger seat-
ing position. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for assistance with pur-
chasing an extender if an extender is
required.
WARNING
.It is recommended that only
NISSAN seat belt extenders, made
by the same company which
made the original equipment seat
belts, be used with NISSAN seat
belts.
. Adults and children who can use
the standard seat belt should not
use an extender. Such unneces-
sary use could result in serious
personal injury in the event of an
accident.
. Never use seat belt extenders to
install child restraints. If the child
restraint is not secured properly,
the child could be seriously in-
jured or killed in a collision or a
sudden stop.
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE
.To clean the seat belt webbing, apply
a mild soap solution or any solution
recommended for cleaning upholstery
or carpets. Then wipe with a cloth and
allow the seat belts to dry in the
shade. Do not allow the seat belts to
retract until they are completely dry.

1-58Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PRO-
CEDURE
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain
air bags and pretensioners are designed
to activate on a one-time-only basis. As a
reminder, unless it is damaged, the sup-
plemental air bag warning light will re-
main illuminated after inflation has
occurred. These systems should be re-
paired and/or replaced as soon as possi-
ble. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
When maintenance work is required on
the vehicle, the front air bags, side air
bags, curtain air bags and pretensioners
and related parts should be pointed out
to the person performing the mainte-
nance. The ignition switch should always
be in the LOCK position when working
under the hood or inside the vehicle.
WARNING
.Once a front air bag, side air bag
or curtain air bag has inflated, the
air bag module will not function
again and must be replaced. Ad-
ditionally, the activated preten-
sioners must also be replaced.
The air bag module and preten-
sioner should be replaced. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. However,
the air bag modules and preten-
sioner system cannot be re-
paired.
. The front air bag, side air bag and
curtain air bag systems, and pre-
tensioner system should be in-
spected if there is any damage to
the front end or side portion of
the vehicle. It is recommended
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
. If you need to dispose of a sup-
plemental air bag or pretensioner
or scrap the vehicle, it is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN deal-
er. Correct supplemental air bag
and pretensioner system dispo-
sal procedures are set forth in the
appropriate NISSAN Service Man-
ual. Incorrect disposal procedures
could cause personal injury.
. If there is an impact to your
vehicle from any direction, your
Occupant Classification Sensor
(OCS) should be checked to verify
it is still functioning correctly. It is
recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
The OCS should be checked even
if no air bags deploy as a result of the impact. Failure to verify prop-
er OCS function may result in an
improper air bag deployment re-
sulting in injury or death.

2-16Instruments and controls
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. If a malfunction occurs in
the system, the VDC system function will
be canceled but the vehicle is still drive-
able. For additional information, see “Ve-
hicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” (P.5-
108) of this manual.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK
indicator light (if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK
indicator light illuminates and then turns
off.
When selecting LOCK mode while the
engine is running, the LOCK indicator
light illuminates. (See “Intelligent 4x4”
(P.5-100).)
CAUTION
Do not drive on dry hard surface
roads in the LOCK mode.
Exterior light indicator
This indicator illuminates when the head-
light switch is turned to the AUTO (if so
equipped),
orposition and the
front parking lights, rear combination
lights, license plate lights or headlights
are on. The indicator turns off when these
lights are turned off.
Front fog light indicator light
(if so equipped)
The front fog light indicator light illumi-
nates when the front fog lights are on.
(See “Fog light switch” (P.2-48).)
High beam assist indicator
light (if so equipped)
The indicator light illuminates when the
headlights come on while the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position with the
high beam selected. This indicates that
the high beam assist system is opera-
tional. (See “High beam assist” (P.2-45).)
High beam indicator light
This light illuminates when the headlight
high beam is on and goes out when the
low beam is selected.
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
If the malfunction indicator light comes
on steady or blinks while the engine is
running, it may indicate a potential emis-
sion control and/or Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) malfunction.
The malfunction indicator light may also
illuminate steady if the fuel-filler cap is
loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs out
of fuel. Check to make sure the fuel-filler
cap is installed and closed tightly, and
that the vehicle has at least 3 US gallons
(11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
light
should turn off if no other potential
emission control system malfunction ex-
ists.
If this indicator light remains on for 20
seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds
when the engine is not running, it indi-
cates that the vehicle is not ready for an
emission control system inspection/
maintenance test. (See “Readiness for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test” (P.10-

.Indicators and warnings
. Tire pressure information
. Chassis Control
. Other information
JVI1566X
HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE INFOR-
MATION DISPLAY
The vehicle information display can be
changed using the buttons OK,,, andlocated on the
steering wheel.
OK - change or select an item in the
vehicle information display
- navigate through the items in vehi-
cle information display
- go back to the previous menu- change from one display screen
to the next (i.e. trip, Fuel economy)
STARTUP DISPLAY
When the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position, the screens that display in
the vehicle information display include:
. Trip computer
. Fuel economy
. Warnings
Warnings will only display if there are any
present. For more information on warn-
ings and indicators, see “Vehicle informa-
tion display warnings and indicators” (P.2-
28).
To control what items display in the
vehicle information display, see “Settings”
(P.2-19).
SETTINGS
The setting mode allows you to change
the information displayed in the vehicle
information display:
. Driver Assistance (if so equipped)
. Clock
. Meter Settings
. Vehicle Settings
. Maintenance
. Alarm (if so equipped)
. Tire Pressures
. Unit
. Language
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