2023 NISSAN QASHQAI Malfunction warning

belt warning light and chime” (P.1-14).
Security indicator light
The light blinks when the ignition switch
is in the OFF or LOCK position. This
function indicates the security system
equipped on the vehicle is operational.
If the security system is malfunctioning,
this light will remain on while the ignition
switch is in the ON position. For additional
information, see “Security systems” (P.2-
45).
Supplemental air bag warning
light
After placing the ignition switch in the ON
or START position, the supplemental air
bag warning light will illuminate. The
supplemental air bag warning light will
turn off after about 7 seconds if the
supplemental front air bag and supple-
mental side air bag, curtain air bag
systems and/or pretensioner seat belt
are operational.
If any of the following conditions occur,
the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air
bag and pretensioner systems need ser-
vicing.
. The supplemental air bag warning
light remains on after approximately
7 seconds. .
The supplemental air bag warning
light flashes intermittently.
. The supplemental air bag warning
light does not illuminate at all.
It is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for these services.
Unless checked and repaired, the Supple-
mental Restraint Systems and/or the
pretensioners may not function properly.
For additional information, see “Supple-
mental Restraint System (SRS)” (P.1-42).
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air
bag and/or pretensioner systems
will not operate in an accident. To
help avoid injury to yourself or
others, have your vehicle checked. It
is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS (yel-
low)
See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-19).
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.5-123).)
CAUTION
Do not drive on dry hard surface
roads in the LOCK mode.
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
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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.5-129).)
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) system warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the AEB system warning light
illuminates. After starting the engine, the
warning light turns off.
This light illuminates when the AEB with
Pedestrian Detection system is set to OFF
on the vehicle information display.
If the light illuminates when the AEB with
Pedestrian Detection system is ON, it may
indicate that the system is unavailable.
See “Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
with Pedestrian Detection system” (P.5-
97) or “Intelligent Forward Collision Warn-
ing (I-FCW)” (P.5-107).
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.5-128).)
orElectronic parking
brake warning light (if so equipped)
The electronic parking brake warning
light functions for the electronic parking
brake system. If the warning light illumi-
nates, it may indicate that the electronic
parking brake system is not functioning
properly. Have the brake system checked,
and, if necessary, repaired. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Low tire pressure warning
light
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that
monitors the tire pressure of all tires
except the spare tire (if so equipped).
The low tire pressure warning light warns
of low tire pressure or indicates that the
TPMS is not functioning properly.
After the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position, this light illuminates for
about 1 second and turns off.
Low tire pressure warning:
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate.
The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning
also appears in the vehicle information
display.

When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust
the tire pressure to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. The low tire
pressure warning light does not automa-
tically turn off when the tire pressure is
adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the
recommended pressure, the vehicle must
be driven at speeds above 16 MPH (25
km/h) to activate the TPMS and turn off
the low tire pressure warning light. Use a
tire pressure gauge to check the tire
pressure.
The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning
is active as long as the low tire pressure
warning light remains illuminated.
For additional information, see “Vehicle
information display” (P.2-19), “Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.5-5)
and “Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” (P.6-3).
TPMS malfunction:
If the TPMS is not functioning properly,
the low tire pressure warning light will
flash for approximately 1 minute when the
ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion. The light will remain on after the 1
minute. Have the system checked. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. The “Tire Pressure Low -
Add Air” warning does not appear if thelow tire pressure warning light illuminates
to indicate a TPMS malfunction.
For additional information, see “Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.5-5).
WARNING
.
If the light does not illuminate
with the ignition switch placed in
the ON position, have the vehicle
checked. It is recommended you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service as soon as possible.
. If the light illuminates while driv-
ing, avoid sudden steering man-
euvers or abrupt braking, reduce
vehicle speed, pull off the road to
a safe location and stop the
vehicle as soon as possible. Driv-
ing with under-inflated tires may
permanently damage the tires
and increase the likelihood of tire
failure. Serious vehicle damage
could occur and may lead to an
accident and could result in ser-
ious personal injury. Check the
tire pressure for all four tires.
Adjust the tire pressure to the
recommended COLD tire pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label to turn the low tire pressure warning light OFF. If
the light still illuminates while
driving after adjusting the tire
pressure, a tire may be flat or
the TPMS may be malfunctioning.
If you have a flat tire, replace it
with a spare tire (if so equipped)
or repair it using the emergency
tire puncture repair kit (if so
equipped) as soon as possible. If
no tire is flat and all tires are
properly inflated, it is recom-
mended you consult a NISSAN
dealer.
. Since the spare tire (if so
equipped) is not equipped with
the TPMS, when a spare tire is
mounted or a wheel is replaced,
the TPMS will not function and
the low tire pressure warning
light will flash for approximately
1 minute. The light will remain on
after 1 minute. Have your tires
replaced and/or TPMS system
reset as soon as possible. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for these services.
. Replacing tires with those not
originally specified by NISSAN
could affect the proper operation
of the TPMS.
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CAUTION
.The TPMS is not a substitute for
the regular tire pressure check.
Be sure to check the tire pressure
regularly.
. If the vehicle is being driven at
speeds of less than 16 MPH (25
km/h), the TPMS may not operate
correctly.
. Be sure to install the specified
size of tires to the four wheels
correctly.
Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the master warning light illumi-
nates if a warning message appears in
the vehicle information display.
See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-19).
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-
19).)
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.
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)
system warning light
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. It
turns off after the engine is started.
This light illuminates when the RAB sys-
tem is turned off in the vehicle informa-
tion display.
If the light illuminates when the RAB
system is on, it may indicate that the
system is unavailable. For additional in-
formation, see “Rear Automatic Braking
(RAB)” (P.5-116).
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light illuminates and
then turns off.
The light comes on when the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch is
pushed to OFF. This indicates that the
VDC system and traction control system
are not operating.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light illuminates and then
turns off.
The light will blink when the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system or the
traction control system is operating, thus
alerting the driver that the vehicle is
nearing its traction limits. The road sur-
face may be slippery.
If the VDC warning light illuminates while
the VDC system is on, this light alerts the
driver to the fact that the VDC system’s
fail-safe mode is operating, for example
the VDC system may not be functioning
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-
131) of this manual.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(other)
See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-19).
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).)
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).)
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CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine
oil pressure warning displayed could
cause serious damage to the engine.
17. AWD Error: See Owner’s Manual
warning (if so equipped)
This warning appears when the All-Wheel
Drive (AWD) system is not functioning
properly while the engine is running.
Reduce vehicle speed and have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. See
“Intelligent 4x4” (P.5-123).
18. AWD High Temp. Stop vehicle
warning (if so equipped)
This warning may appear while trying to
free a stuck vehicle due to increased oil
temperature. The driving mode may
change to Two-Wheel Drive (2WD). If this
warning is displayed, stop the vehicle with
the engine idling, as soon as it is safe to
do so. Then if the warning turns off, you
can continue driving. See “Intelligent 4x4”
(P.5-123).
19. Tire Size Incorrect: See Owner’s
Manual warning (if so equipped)
This warning may appear if there is a
large difference between the diameters of
the front and rear wheels and tires. Pull
off the road in a safe area, with the engine
idling. Check that all the tire sizes are the
same, that the tire pressure is correct and
that the tires are not excessively worn.
See “Intelligent 4x4” (P.5-123).
20. Battery Voltage Low Charge
Battery warning
This warning appears when the battery
voltage is low and the battery needs to be
charged.
21. Shipping Mode On Push Storage
Fuse warning (if so equipped)
This warning may appear if the extended
storage fuse switch is not pushed in
(switched on). When this warning ap-
pears, push in (switch on) the extended
storage fuse switch to turn off the warn-
ing. For more information, see “Extended
storage fuse switch” (P.8-21).
22. Power will turn off to save the
battery warning
This warning appears after the ignition
switch is in the ON position for a certain
period of time.
23. Power turned off to save the
battery warning
This warning appears after the ignition
switch is automatically turned OFF to
save the battery.
24. Reminder: Turn OFF Headlights
warning
This warning appears when the driver
side door is opened with the headlight
switch is left ON and the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF or LOCK position. Place
the headlight switch in OFF (if so
equipped) or AUTO position. For addi-
tional information, see “Headlight and
turn signal switch” (P.2-52).
25. Headlight System Error: See
Owner’s Manual warning (if so
equipped)
This warning appears if the LED head-
lights are malfunctioning. Have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
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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.5-133).)
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.5-62) 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.5-75).)
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.5-54), “ProPILOT assist”
(P.5-64), “Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) with Pedestrian Detection system”
(P.5-97), “Intelligent Forward Collision
Warning (I-FCW)” (P.5-107) or “Rear Auto-
matic Braking (RAB)” (P.5-116).
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.
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53. Press brake pedal to operate
switch warning (if so equipped)
This warning appears if the automatic
brake hold switch is pushed without
depressing the brake pedal while the
automatic brake hold function is acti-
vated. Depress the brake pedal and push
the switch to deactivate the automatic
brake hold function. For more details, see
“Automatic brake hold” (P.5-29).
54. AUTO HOLD Caution Steep
Slope indicator (if so equipped)
This indicator appears when the auto-
matic brake hold function is activated
while the vehicle is on a steep hill.
55. Steep Slope Apply Foot Brake to
hold vehicle warning (if so
equipped)
This warning appears before the electro-
nic parking brake is applied and the brake
force of the automatic brake hold func-
tion is released when the vehicle is on a
steep hill, to prevent the vehicle rolls out.
56. Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)
malfunction warning (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the Intelli-
gent Driver Alertness (I-DA) system mal-
functions. See “Intelligent Driver Alertness
(I-DA)” (P.5-94).
57. Traffic Sign Recognition mal-
function warning (if so equipped)
This warning appears when the Traffic
Sign Recognition system malfunctions.
For more details, see “Traffic Sign Recog-
nition” (P.2-43).
58. Parking Sensor Error warning (if
so equipped)
This warning illuminates when there is a
malfunction with the Rear Sonar System
(RSS). For additional information, refer to
“Rear Sonar System (RSS)” (P.5-136).