2019 NISSAN QASHQAI drive

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WAF0079X
Side indicator lightVehicle information displaySteering-wheel-mounted controls (left
side)
BSW SYSTEM OPERATION
The BSW system operates above approxi-
mately 20 MPH (32 km/h).
If the radar sensors detect a vehicle in the
detection zone, the side indicator light
illuminates.
If the turn signal is then activated, the
system chimes (twice) and the side in-
dicator light flashes. The side indicator
light continues to flash until the detected
vehicle leaves the detection zone.
The side indicator light illuminates for a
few seconds when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position.
The brightness of the side indicator light
is adjusted automatically depending on
the brightness of the ambient light.
If a vehicle comes into the detection zone
after the driver activates the turn signal,
then only the side indicator light flashes
and no chime sounds. For additional
information, refer to “BSW driving situa-
tions” (P.5-51).

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Vehicle information displaySteering-wheel-mounted controls (left
side)
HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE BSW
SYSTEM
Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the BSW system.
1. Press the
button until “Set-
tings” appears in the vehicle informa-
tion display and then press “OK”
button. Use the
button to select
“Driver Assistance”. Then press the
“OK” button.
2. Select “Driving Aids” and press the “OK” button.
3. Use the
buttons to navigate in the
menu and use the “OK” button to
select or change an item.
.Select “Blind Spot” and press the “OK” button.
Use the “OK” button to check/
uncheck the box for “Warning.”
NOTE:
The system will retain current settings
in the vehicle information display even
if the engine is restarted.
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BSW DRIVING SITUATIONS
Indicator on
Indicator off
Indicator flashing
JVS0737XIllustration 1 – Approaching from behind
Another vehicle approaching from
behind
Illustration 1: The side indicator light
illuminates if a vehicle enters the detec-
tion zone from behind in an adjacent lane.
JVS0738XIllustration 2 – Approaching from behind
Illustration 2: If the driver activates the
turn signal while another vehicle is in the
detection zone, then the system chimes
(twice) and the side indicator light flashes.
NOTE:
.The radar sensors may not detect
vehicles which are approaching ra-
pidly from behind.
. If the driver activates the turn signal
before a vehicle enters the detection
zone, the side indicator light will
flash but no chime will sound when
the other vehicle is detected.
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JVS0739XIllustration 3 – Overtaking another vehicle
Overtaking another vehicle
Illustration 3: The side indicator light
illuminates if you overtake a vehicle and
that vehicle stays in the detection zone
for approximately 2 seconds.
JVS0740XIllustration 4 – Overtaking another vehicle
Illustration 4: If the driver activates the
turn signal while another vehicle is in the
detection zone, then the system chimes
(twice) and the side indicator light flashes.
NOTE:
.When overtaking several vehicles in
a row, the vehicles after the first
vehicle may not be detected if they
are traveling close together.
. The radar sensors may not detect
slower moving vehicles if they are
passed quickly.
. If the driver activates the turn signal
before a vehicle enters the detection
zone, the side indicator light will
flash but no chime will sound when the other vehicle is detected.

JVS0741XIllustration 5 – Entering from the side
Entering from the side
Illustration 5: The side indicator light
illuminates if a vehicle enters the detec-
tion zone from either side.
JVS0742XIllustration 6 – Entering from the side
Illustration 6: If the driver activates the
turn signal while another vehicle is in the
detection zone, then the system chimes
(twice) and the side indicator light flashes.
NOTE:
.The radar sensors may not detect a
vehicle which is traveling at about
the same speed as your vehicle
when it enters the detection zone.
. If the driver activates the turn signal
before a vehicle enters the detection
zone, the side indicator light will
flash but no chime will sound when
the other vehicle is detected.
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Side indicator lightVehicle information displaySteering-wheel-mounted controls (left
side)
RCTA SYSTEM OPERATION
The RCTA system can help alert the driver
of an approaching vehicle when the
driver is backing out of a parking space.
When the shift position is in R (Reverse)
and the vehicle speed is less than ap-
proximately 5 MPH (8 km/h), the RCTA
system is operational.
If the radar detects an approaching
vehicle from either side, the system
chimes (once) and the side indicator light
flashes on the side the vehicle is ap-
proaching from.
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JVS0942X
Vehicle information displaySteering-wheel-mounted controls (left
side)
HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE
RCTA SYSTEM
Perform the following steps to enable or
disable the RCTA system.
1. Press the
button until “Set-
tings” appears in the vehicle informa-
tion display and then press “OK”
button. Use the
button to select
“Driver Assistance”. Then press the
“OK” button.
2. Use the button to select “Parking Aids” then press the OK button.
3. Select “Cross Traffic” and press the “OK” button.
4. Use the “OK” button to enable or disable the system.
NOTE:
The system setting will be retained
even if the engine is restarted.
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— When it is not possible to keepthe vehicle at a constant
speed
— When driving in heavy traffic
— When driving in traffic that varies speed
— When driving in windy areas
— When driving on winding or hilly roads
— When driving on slippery (rain, snow, ice, etc.) roads
CAUTION
On Manual Transmission (MT) model,
do not shift to the N (Neutral) posi-
tion without depressing the clutch
pedal when the cruise control is
operated. Should this occur, depress
the clutch pedal and turn the Cruise
ON/OFF switch off immediately. Fail-
ure to do so may cause engine
damage.
PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CON-
TROL
. If the cruise control system malfunc-
tions, it will cancel automatically. The
CRUISE indicator in the vehicle infor-
mation display will then blink to warn
the driver.
. If the CRUISE indicator blinks, turn the
Cruise ON/OFF switch off and have
the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
. The CRUISE indicator may blink when
the Cruise ON/OFF switch is turned
ON while pushing the RES/+, SET/-, or
CANCEL switch. To properly set the
cruise control system, perform the
following procedures.
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS
The cruise control allows driving at
speeds above 25 MPH (40 km/h) without
keeping your foot on the accelerator
pedal.
The cruise control will automatically be
canceled if the vehicle slows down more
than approximately 8 MPH (13 km/h)
below the set speed.
Moving the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position will cancel the cruise control.
Turning on cruise control
Push the Cruise ON/OFF switch. The
CRUISE indicator in the vehicle informa-
tion display will appear.
Setting cruising speed
1. Accelerate to the desired speed.
2. Push the SET/- switch and release it.
3. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal.
The vehicle will maintain the set speed.
Passing another vehicle:
Depress the accelerator pedal to accel-
erate. After releasing the accelerator
pedal, the vehicle will return to the pre-
viously set speed.
The vehicle may not maintain the set
speed when going up or down steep hills.
In such cases, drive without the cruise
control.
Resetting to slower speed:
Use any one of the following methods to
reset to a slower speed.
. Lightly tap the foot brake pedal. When
the vehicle reaches the desired speed,
push and release the SET/- switch.
. Push and hold the SET/- switch. When
the vehicle reaches the desired speed,
release the SET- switch.
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