2020 NISSAN QASHQAI service indicator

2-8Instruments and controls
CAUTION
.If the gauge indicates the engine
coolant temperature is near the
hot (H) end of the normal range,
reduce vehicle speed to decrease
the temperature.
. If the gauge is over the normal
range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible and let the engine
idle.
. If the engine is overheated, con-
tinued operation of the vehicle
may seriously damage the en-
gine. (See “If your vehicle over-
heats” (P.6-16) for immediate
action required.)
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FUEL GAUGE
The fuel gauge indicates the approximate
fuel level in the tank when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The gauge may move slightly during
braking, turning, accelerating, or going
up and down hills due to movement of
fuel in the tank.
The low fuel warning
appears on the
vehicle information display when the fuel
level in the tank is getting low. Refuel as
soon as it is convenient, preferably before
the gauge reads 0 (empty).
The arrow,
, indicates the location of
the fuel-filler door. Refuel before the gauge reads the
empty (0) position.
There is a small reserve of fuel in the tank
when the fuel gauge reads the empty (0)
position.
CAUTION
.
If the vehicle runs out of fuel, themalfunction indicator light
(MIL) may come on. Refuel as
soon as possible. After a few
driving trips, the
light should
turn off. If the light remains on
after a few driving trips, have the
vehicle inspected. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
. For additional information, see
“Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)” (P.2-17).

CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake, fasten the seat belts and place the
ignition switch in the ON position without
starting the engine. The following lights (if
so equipped) will come on:
,,or(red), PARK or,,
The following lights (if so equipped) come
on briefly and then go off:
,,,,,or,,or(red).
If any light does not come on or operates
in a way other than described, it may
indicate a burned-out bulb and/or a
system malfunction. It is recommended
you have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
WARNING LIGHTS
orAnti-lock Braking Sys-
tem (ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminates and then
turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the engine is running, or while driving, it
may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-
lock function is turned off. The brake
system then operates normally, but with-
out anti-lock assistance. (See “Brake sys-
tem” (P.5-127).)
orBrake warning light
(red)
This light functions for both the parking
brake and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator (models not
equipped with electronic parking brake
system):
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the light illuminates when the
parking brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
When the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position, the brake warning light
illuminates, and then turns off (models
equipped with electronic parking brake
system). If the light illuminates while the
engine is running with the parking brake
not applied, stop the vehicle and perform
the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake fluid is necessary, add fluid and have
the system checked. It is recom-
mended you have this service per-
formed by a NISSAN dealer. (See
“Brake and clutch fluid” (P.8-9).)
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is
recommended you have this service
performed by a NISSAN dealer.
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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator:
When the parking brake is released and
the brake fluid level is sufficient, if both
the brake warning light and the Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS) warning light illu-
minate, it may indicate the ABS is not
functioning properly. Have the brake
system checked, and if necessary re-
paired. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service. (See “Anti-
lock Braking System (ABS) warning light”
(P.2-11).)
WARNING
.Your brake system may not be
working properly if the warning
light is on. Driving could be dan-
gerous. If you judge it to be safe,
drive carefully to the nearest
service station for repairs. Other-
wise, have your vehicle towed
because driving it could be dan-
gerous.
. Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake
fluid level may increase your
stopping distance and braking
will require greater pedal effort
as well as pedal travel. .
If the brake fluid level is below the
minimum or MIN mark on the
brake fluid reservoir, do not drive
until the brake system has been
checked. It is recommended you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
Charge warning light
If the light illuminates while the engine is
running, it may indicate the charging
system is not functioning properly. Turn
the engine off and check the alternator
belt. If the belt is loose, broken, missing or
if the light remains on, have your vehicle
serviced immediately. It is recommended
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the alter-
nator belt is loose, broken or miss-
ing.
Electric power steering warn-
ing light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the electric power steering
warning light illuminates. After starting
the engine, the electric power steering
warning light turns off. This indicates the
electric power steering is operational.
If the electric power steering warning
light illuminates while the engine is run-
ning, it may indicate the electric power
steering is not functioning properly and
may need servicing. Have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.
When the electric power steering warning
light illuminates with the engine running,
the power assist to the steering will cease
operation but you will still have control of
the vehicle. At this time, greater steering
efforts are required to operate the steer-
ing wheel, especially in sharp turns and at
low speeds.
(See “Electric power steering” (P.5-126).)

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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-
129) 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.5-121).)
CAUTION
Do not drive on dry hard surface
roads in the LOCK mode.
Automatic brake hold indica-
tor light (white) (if so equipped)
The automatic brake hold indicator light
(white) illuminates when the automatic
brake hold system is on standby. (See
“Automatic brake hold” (P.5-29).)
Automatic brake hold indica-
tor light (green) (if so equipped)
The automatic brake hold indicator light
(green) illuminates while the automatic
brake hold system is operating. (See
“Automatic brake hold” (P.5-29).)
orElectronic parking
brake indicator light (if so
equipped)
The electronic parking brake indicator
light indicates that the electronic parking
brake system is operating.
When the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position, the electronic parking brake
indicator light illuminates. When the en-
gine is started and the parking brake is
released, the warning light turns off.
If the parking brake is not fully released,
the electronic parking brake indicator
light remains on. Be sure that the electro-
nic parking brake indicator light has turned off before driving. (See “Parking
brake” (P.5-27).)
If the electronic parking brake indicator
light illuminates or flashes while the
electronic parking brake warning light
or(yellow) illuminates, it may
indicate that the electronic parking brake
system is not functioning properly. Have
the system checked, and if necessary
repaired. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
Exterior light indicator
This indicator illuminates when the head-
light switch is turned to the AUTO,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.2-58).)

High beam assist indicator
light
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.2-55).)
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-
18).)
Operation:
The malfunction indicator light will come
on in one of two ways:
.
Malfunction indicator light on steady
— An emission control system and/or
CVT malfunction has been detected.
Check the fuel-filler cap if the LOOSE
FUEL CAP warning appears in the
vehicle information display. If the
fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tight-
en or install the cap and continue to
drive the vehicle. The
light should
turn off after a few driving trips. If the
light does not turn off after a few
driving trips, have the vehicle in-
spected. It is recommended you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service. You
do not need to have your vehicle
towed to the dealer.
. Malfunction indicator light blinking —
An engine misfire has been detected which may damage the emission
control system.
To reduce or avoid emission control
system damage:
1) Do not drive at speeds above 45
MPH (72 km/h).
2) Avoid hard acceleration or decel- eration.
3) Avoid steep uphill grades.
4) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may
stop blinking and remain on.
Have the vehicle inspected. It is re-
commended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. You do not need to
have your vehicle towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
and/or CVT system checked and
repaired as necessary could lead to
poor driveability, reduced fuel econ-
omy, and possible damage to the
emission control system.
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26. 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.
27. 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.5-131).)
28. 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.5-64) for details.
29. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
indicator (if so equipped)
This indicator shows the Intelligent Cruise
Control (ICC) system status. The status is
shown by the color. (See “Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC)” (P.5-77).)
30. Continuously Variable Trans-
mission (CVT) position indicator
(CVT models)
This indicator shows the automatic shift
position.
In the manual shift mode, when the
transmission does not shift to the se-
lected gear due to a transmission protec-
tion mode, the CVT position indicator will
blink and a chime will sound.
See “Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)” (P.5-20) for further details.
31. CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual
warning (CVT models)
This warning appears when there is a
malfunction with the CVT system. If this
warning comes on, have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.
32 Malfunction warning
This warning appears when the following
systems malfunction.
.Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
. Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)
. Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
. Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
with pedestrian detection .
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW)
. Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)
For more details, see “Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)” (P.5-35), “Intelligent Lane
Intervention (I-LI)” (P.5-40), “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” (P.5-46), “Rear Cross Traf-
fic Alert (RCTA)” (P.5-56), “ProPILOT assist”
(P.5-66), “Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) with pedestrian detection system”
(P.5-96), “Intelligent Forward Collision
Warning (I-FCW)” (P.5-105) or “Rear Auto-
matic Braking (RAB)” (P.5-114).
33. Drive mode indicators
These indicators illuminate in the vehicle
information display when either the ECO
or SPORT mode is selected.
For additional information, refer to
“SPORT mode switch” (P.5-32) or “ECO
mode system” (P.5-32).
34. Unavailable: High Cabin Tem-
perature warning
This warning appears if the interior tem-
perature of the vehicle has reached such
a high temperature that the sensor for
the Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Intel-
ligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) or Traffic
Sign Recognition (TSR) (if so equipped)
system can no longer function reliably.
Once the interior temperature has

reached normal levels, the warning
should disappear.
If the warning continues to display, have
the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
For additional information, refer to “Lane
Departure Warning (LDW)” (P.5-35), “Intel-
ligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)” (P.5-88) or
“Traffic Sign Recognition” (P.2-44).
35. Not Available: Poor Road Con-
ditions warning (if so equipped)
This message appears when Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC) system becomes
unavailable because the road is slippery.
For additional information, refer to “In-
telligent Cruise Control (ICC)” (P.5-77).
36. Currently unavailable warning
This message appears when the Intelli-
gent Lane Intervention (I-LI) system or the
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
becomes unavailable because the VDC is
turned off. For additional information,
refer to “Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-
LI)” (P.5-40) or “Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC)” (P.5-77).
37. Unavailable: Front Radar Ob-
struction warning
If the sensor area of the front bumper is
covered with dirt or obstructed, making it
impossible to detect a vehicle ahead,
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
pedestrian detection system, Intelligent
Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW) or Pro-
PILOT assist system is automatically
turned off. 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 message con-
tinues to appear, have the Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) with pedestrian
detection system, Intelligent Forward Col-
lision Warning (I-FCW) or ProPILOT assist
system checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
For more details, see “Automatic Emer-
gency Braking (AEB) with pedestrian de-
tection system” (P.5-96), “Intelligent
Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)” (P.5-
105) or “ProPILOT assist” (P.5-66).
38. Unavailable: Side Radar Ob-
struction warning
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.5-46) or
“Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)” (P.5-56).)
39. 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.
. This warning appears if the vehicle
moves while the automatic brake hold
(if so equipped) is activated.
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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