instrument panel NISSAN QASHQAI 2016 Owner´s Manual

NOTE
For an overview see “Meters and gauges” in the
“0. Illustrated table of contents” section and see
“Instrument and control layout” in the “0. Illus-
trated table of contents” section.
SPEEDOMETER
The speedometer indicates the vehicle speed. Scale
resolution on the meter varies with models.
Odometer/twin trip odometer
The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed in the
vehicle information display when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
The odometer
j1 displays the total distance the
vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer
j2 displays the distance of
individual trips.
Changing twin trip odometer display:
Push the TRIP RESET switch
j3 on the right or left
side of the combination meter panel to change the
display as follows:
TRIP A→TRIP B→ODO→TRIP A
Resetting twin trip odometer:
Push the TRIP RESET switch
j3 for more than 1
second to reset the trip odometer to zero.
FUEL GAUGE
The fuel gauge is active when the ignition switch is
in the ON position.
The gauge may move slightly during braking, turn-
ing, acceleration, or when going uphill or downhill.
The
csymbol indicates that the fuel filler lid is
located on the right side of the vehicle.
NOTE
A low fuel warning comes on in the vehicle infor-
mation display when the fuel level is getting low.
Refuel as soon as it is convenient. There should
be a small reserve of fuel in the tank when the
fuel gauge needle reaches the empty level.The available range or distance to empty is per-
manently shown at the bottom of the vehicle in-
formation display, see “3. [Range] (dte — km or
mile)” later in this section.
CAUTION
Refill the fuel tank before the range displays “0”,
or “---”, and the gauge registers empty.
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates the engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute.Do not rev the engine into the
red zone
j1.
Scale resolution on the meter varies with models.
CAUTION
When the engine speed approaches the red zone,
shift to a higher gear. Operating the engine in the
red zone may cause serious engine damage.
NIC2171
NIC2334Right-Hand Drive (RHD) (for Left-Hand Drive (LHD) the layout
will be opposite)
NIC2172
METERS AND GAUGES
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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera-
ture. The engine coolant temperature should remain
within the normal range
j2.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the out-
side air temperature and driving conditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge exceeds the normal range, stop as
soon as it is safely possible. If the engine has
overheated, continued operation of the vehicle
may seriously damage the engine. See “Engine
overheat” in the “6. In case of emergency” sec-
tion for immediate action.
WARNING
Allow the engine to cool down before removing
the radiator cap to avoid the danger of being
scalded.
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
The instrument brightness control switch can be op-
erated when the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion. When the switch is operated, the brightness
adjustment mode appears at the bottom of the ve-
hicle information display.Push the + side of the switch
j2 to brighten the
meter panel lights and instrument panel lights. The
bar
j1 moves to the + side.
Push the - side of the switch
j2 to dim the lights.
The barj1 moves to the − side.
When the instrument brightness control is not oper-
ated for a few seconds the brightness adjustment
mode no longer appears.
NIC2117LHD (Left Hand Drive)
NIC2226RHD (Right Hand Drive)
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Door lock indicator light
(where fitted)
The door lock indicator light located on the instru-
ment panel illuminates when all the doors are locked
while the ignition switch is in the ON position.
•When the doors are locked with the power door
lock switch, the door lock indicator light will illu-
minate for 30 minutes.
•When the doors are locked by pushing the
LOCK button on the Intelligent Key or any re-
quest switch (where fitted), the door lock indica-
tor light will illuminate for 1 minute.
•The door lock indicator light turns off when any
door is unlocked.
For locking or unlocking doors, see “Door locks” in
the “3. Pre-driving checks and adjustments” sec-
tion.
Electronic Stability Programme
(ESP) OFF indicator light
(where fitted)
The light comes on when the Electronic Stability
Programme (ESP) OFF switch is pushed to the OFF
position. This indicates that the ESP system is not
operating.
This light also comes on briefly when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position. The light will
turn off after approximately 1 second if the ESP sys-
tem is operational.
When the ESP OFF indicator light and SLIP indica-tor light (see “SLIP indicator light (where fitted)”
later in this section) come on with the ESP system
turned on, it alerts the driver to the fact that the sys-
tem’s fail-safe mode is operating. This means that
the system may not be functioning properly. Have
the system checked by your NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop.
If an abnormality occurs in the system, the ESP sys-
tem function will be cancelled, but the vehicle is still
driveable. For additional information, see “Electronic
Stability Programme (ESP) system (where fitted)” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section.
Front fog light indicator light
The light comes on when the front fog lights are
switched on (see “Fog light switch” later in this sec-
tion).
Glow plug indicator light (Diesel
engines)
This light comes on when the ignition switch is in the
ON position and goes out when the glow plugs have
been pre-heated. When the engine is cold, the glow
plug warm-up time will be longer.
High beam assist indicator light
(where fitted)
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 operational. (See
2-36.)
High beam indicator light
This light comes on when the headlight high beam
is on and goes out when the low beam is selected.
Malfunction Indicator light
(orange)
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON posi-
tion, the orange Malfunction Indicator light illumi-
nates. This means that the system is operational.
If the orange Malfunction Indicator light comes on
steady or blinks (where fitted) while the engine is
running, it may indicate an engine control system
malfunction.
See “Malfunction warning light (red) (where fitted)”
earlier in this section for details of the red malfunc-
tion warning light (where fitted).
On steady (orange):
An engine malfunction has been detected. Have the
vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer or qualified
workshop. You do not need to have your vehicle
towed to the dealer.
Blinking (orange) (where fitted):
An engine misfire has been detected which may
damage the engine control system.
To reduce or avoid engine control system dam-
age:
•Do not drive at speeds above 70 km/h (43
MPH).
•Avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
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TRIP COMPUTER
Switches for the trip computer are located on the
left side of the steering wheel and on the switch
panel
j1 . To operate the trip computer, push the
switches as shown above.
Each time the
orswitch is pushed, the display
will change.
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NIC2204
NIC2228
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NISSAN recommends you to consult the local regu-
lations concerning the use of lights.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting
Turn the switch to themposition:
m
The front side, tail, number plate and instru-
ment lights will come on. The indicator light
min the instrument panel will come on.
Turn the switch to the
mposition:
m
The headlights will come on and all the
other lights remain on.
CAUTION
Never leave the light switch on for extended peri-
ods of time while the engine is not running.
Daytime light system (where fitted)
Even if the headlight switch is off, the front daytime
running lights will come on when the engine is run-
ning.
When the light switch is turned to the
orposition, the daytime running lights will turn off.
Autolight system (AUTO — where fitted)
The autolight system allows the headlights to be set
so they turn on and off automatically. When active,
the autolight system will:
•Turn on the headlights, front side, tail, number
plate and instrument panel lights automatically
when it gets dark.
•Turn off all the lights when it gets light.
To activate the autolight system:
1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO position.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.To disable the autolight system:
Turn the switch to the OFF,
orposition.
High beam select
j
1To select the high beam when in theposition, push the lever forward. The high
beam lights come on and theindicator
light illuminates.
j2Pull the lever back to select the low beam
(position).
j3Pulling the lever towards you will flash the
headlight high beam, even when the headlight
switch is off.
NIC2175
NIC2175
NIC2120
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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DYNAMIC HIGH BEAM ASSISTANT
(where fitted)
A camera-controlled high beam assistant which
changes from low beam to high beam automatically.Precautions:
WARNING
The dynamic high beam assistant cannot com-
pensate for road and weather circumstances
while driving. The system saves the driver from
having to operate the switch. The driver always
remains responsible for choosing the correct
light setting.
Specific situations in which to operate the head
light switch manually:
•In heavy rain, snowy conditions. (general poor
visibility and bad weather conditions).
•When the vehicle sensors are dirty, covered
or broken.
Dynamic high beam assistant activated:
When the headlight switch is in the AUTO position,
the light sensor detects darkness, and the vehicle
speed is over 20 km/h (15 MPH), the dynamic high
beam assistant is operational. The dynamic high
beam assistant indicator light
in the instrument
panel is on.
The system operates as follows:
•High beam comes on automatically in dark con-
ditions:
If the vehicle speed is over 40 km/h (25 MPH)
and no other road users are recognised.
The
high beam light (blue) comes on addi-
tionally.
•High beam turns off automatically:
If the vehicle speed drops below 25 km/h (15
MPH) or other road users are detected.
The
High beam light (blue) turns off.
To disable the dynamic high beam assistant:
To turn the dynamic high beam assistant off turn the
head light switch to the OFF,
,orposi-
tion.
“Friendly Lighting”
The “Friendly Lighting” function is a convenience
facility. It allows you to provide lighting from the
vehicle after the ignition switch has been turned to
the LOCK position and the headlight switch is in the
OFF or AUTO (where fitted) position. Pulling the
headlight switch toward you once will activate the
headlight for approximately 30 seconds. After that
period of time, it will automatically switch off.
It is possible to pull the headlight switch up to four
times to increase the lighting period up to 2 minutes.
NOTE
The “Friendly Lighting” function can be cancelled
by switching the ignition switch to the Acc or ON
position again.
Battery save function
The battery save feature prevents your vehicle from
discharging the battery after you have left the exter-
nal lights, map lamps or room lamps on when exit-
ing the vehicle. This occurs when the ignition switch
or ignition knob is switched to the “OFF” or LOCK
position after the engine has been running.
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lowered using the switch located on the driver’s
side of the instrument panel, next to the steering
wheel.
The higher the number designated on the switch,
the lower the axis.
When travelling with no heavy load on a flat road,
select position 0.
AUTOMATIC AIMING CONTROL (LED
headlights)
Vehicles with LED headlights are equipped with an
automatic levelling system. The headlight axis is con-
trolled automatically.
NISSAN recommends consulting local regulations
on the use of lights.To clean the headlights, pull the windscreen washer
switch towards you while the headlight switch is in
the
position and the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
NOTE
The headlight cleaner will automatically operate
every fifth operation of the wiper and washer
switch.
HEADLIGHT CLEANER SWITCH
(where fitted)
The headlight cleaner operates when the headlight
and turn signal switch is in theposition and the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
To operate the headlight cleaner push the headlight
cleaner switch located on the driver’s side, lower
left side of the instrument panel.
CAUTION
•Do not operate the cleaner continuously for
more than 15 seconds.
•Do not operate the cleaner if the washer fluid
reservoir is empty or frozen.
See “Window washer fluid/headlight cleaner fluid
(where fitted)” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section for details on refilling the res-
ervoir tank.
SIC2255ZHeadlight cleaner switch (where fitted)
HEADLIGHT CLEANER
(where fitted)
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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT/BOOT
FLOOR (where fitted)
WARNING
•Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps
to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do
not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In
a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo
could cause personal injury.
•Do not put objects heavier than 50 kg (110
lbs) on the load floor.
•Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage
area. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
luggage area inside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely to
be seriously injured or killed.
•Only two anchorage points identified by the
top tether labels can be used for top tether
strap anchorage. Under no circumstances
should the luggage hooks be used for top
tether strap anchorage.
The luggage (cargo) compartment or boot floor has
a dual surface (wet and dry), or dual position system
with loose floorboards that allow different luggage
compartment arrangements.
CAUTION
•The carpet finish should face up for all dry use
applications.
•The smooth surface should be used only when
loading wet objects.
•The load should be distributed evenly and
should not exceed 50 kg (110 lb) on any of the
boards/panels.
•To avoid any damage, the panels/boards
should be placed in the lower positionjB for
heavy loads and securely held with ropes or
straps to prevent any load shift.
Upper positionjA
This position provides a flat load floor when the rear
seat backs are folded forward. It also serves as a
concealed load area for objects placed below the
boards.
NOTE
The parcel shelf can be securely stored under
the luggage compartment floor boards.
Move the boards as illustrated by lifting and sliding
each board into the upper position
jA.
1) Remove the larger floorboard as illustrated by
lifting and sliding it into the upper position
jA.
2) Repeat the operation with the smaller board.
Lower positionjB
This position maximises the load space in the lug-
gage compartment.
Move both boards as illustrated by lifting and sliding
each board into the lower position
jB.
Vertical positionsjC
These positions provide further subdivisions of the
luggage space by standing either one of the boards
vertically in the midway slots provided in the side
trim.
LUGGAGE HOOKS
The luggage hooks are for shopping bags, etc.
WARNING
•Do not apply a total load of more than 3 kg (7
lb) to the hook.
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POWER WINDOWS
The power window switches are located on the door
panels and will only operate when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
WARNING
•Make sure that all passengers have their
hands, etc. inside the vehicle before operat-
ing the power windows.
•Never leave children or adults who would nor-
mally require the support of others alone in
the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate
switches or controls and inadvertently
become involved in an accident.
•It is recommended to instruct all occupants in
the safe operation of power windows with par-
ticular emphasis given to the safety and su-
pervision of children.
The power windows only operate when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.
To open a window, push down the power window
switch.
To close a window, pull up the power window
switch.
Driver’s side main window switch
The driver’s switch, which is the main switch, can
control all of the windows.
Locking passengers’ windows:
When the lock button
j1 is pushed in, the passen-
gers’ windows cannot be operated.
To cancel the passengers’ windows lock, push the
lock button
j1 again.
Passenger’s window switch
The passenger’s switch can control its correspond-
ing window.
When the passenger’s window lock button on the
driver’s side is pushed in, the passenger’s switch
cannot be operated.
Automatic function
Automatic function is available for the switch that
has anmark on its surface.
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NIC2134
WINDOWS
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•The NATS security indicator light (TypejB) is
located on the Driver’s side of the dashboard
and blinks whenever the ignition switch is in the
LOCK, “OFF” or Acc position.
If the NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) is mal-
functioning, this light will remain on while the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
If the light remains on and/or the engine will not
start, see your NISSAN dealer for NATS service
as soon as possible. Please bring all NATS keys
or NATS Intelligent Keys when visiting your
NISSAN dealer for service.
Additional information for RHD models
If the NATS is malfunctioning, this light will turn on
after flashing six times while the ignition switch is in
the ON position.
However, if the NATS security warning light turns
off after the light has remained on for 15 minutes,
there is a 10 second time slot to start the engine
after the ignition is turned off. See your NISSAN
dealer for NATS service as soon as possible.
jALHD models
jBRHD models
1. Pull the bonnet lock release lever
j1 , located
below the instrument panel on the driver’s side;
the bonnet will spring up slightly.2. Pull the lever
j2 , at the front of the bonnet, with
your fingertips and raise the bonnet.
3. Insert the support rod
j3 into the slot on the
frame behind the headlight unit.
4. When closing the bonnet, replace the support
rod in its original position, then slowly close the
bonnet and make sure it locks into place.
WARNING
Always check whether the bonnet is closed and
locked securely to prevent it from opening while
driving. The vehicle should only be operated with
the bonnet securely closed.
NPA1300
BONNET RELEASE
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