NISSAN QASHQAI 2017 Owner´s Manual

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WARNING
.The heater and air conditioner oper-
ate only when the engine is running.
.Never leave children or adults who
would normally require the support
of others alone in the vehicle. Pets
should not be left alone either. They
could unknowingly activate
switches or controls and inadver-
tently become involved in a serious
accident and injure themselves. On
hot, sunny days, temperatures in a
closed vehicle could quickly become
high enough to cause severe or
possibly fatal injuries to people or
animals.
.Do not use the recirculation mode
for long periods as it may cause the
interior air to become stale and the
windows to fog up.
.Do not adjust the heating and air
conditioning controls while driving
so that full attention may be given
to vehicle operation.
The heater and air conditioner operate when the
engine is running. The air blower will operateeven if the engine is turned off and the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position.
NOTE:
.Odors from inside and outside the
vehicle can build up in the air condi-
tioner unit. Odor can enter the passen-
ger compartment through the
ventilators.
.When parking, set the heater and air
conditioner controls to turn off air
recirculation to allow fresh air into the
passenger compartment. This should
help reduce odors inside the vehicle.
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER

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1. A/C button/Fan speed controldial
2. Air flow control buttons
3. MAX A/C button/Temperature control dial
4. Front defroster
button
5. Rear defrosterbutton (See “Rear window
and outside mirror defroster switch” (P.2-42) .)
6. Air recirculation
button
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER AND
HEATER
Controls
Turning system on/off:
To turn on the system, turn the fan speed control
dial out of the OFF position. Turn the dial
counterclockwise to the OFF position to turn off
the system.
Fan speed control:
Turn the fan speed control
dial clockwise to
increase the fan speed.
Turn the fan speed control
dial counter-
clockwise to decrease the fan speed.Temperature control:
Turn the temperature control dial to set the
desired temperature. Turn the dial between the
middle and the right position to select the hot
temperature. Turn the dial between the middle
and the left position to select the cool tempera-
ture.
Air flow control:
Push one of the air flow control buttons to select
the air flow outlets.
— Air flows mainly from center and side
ventilators.
— Air flows mainly from center and side
ventilators and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from the foot outlet and
partly from the defroster.
— Air flows mainly from the defroster and foot
outlets.
Air intake control:
The air intake control mode will change each
time the air recirculation
button is pushed.
.When the indicator light is turned on, the air
recirculates inside the vehicle.
.When the indicator light is turned off, the air
flow is drawn from outside the vehicle.
A/C (Air Conditioner) operation:
Push the A/C button to turn on or off the air
conditioner. When the air conditioner is on, the
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A/C indicator light on the button illuminates.
MAX A/C (Quick Air Conditioning) opera-
tion:
Push the MAX A/C button for maximum cooling
and dehumidifying.
When the MAX A/C mode is turned on, the air
flow mode indicator will turn off with the air flow
mode fixed at
.
At the same time, the indicator light on the A/C
button and the air recirculation mode will turn on.
Push the MAX A/C button again to turn off the
MAX A/C mode. When the MAX A/C mode is
turned off, most of the settings will return to the
previous state, while the indicator light on the
A/C button will stay on.
Heater operation
Heating:
This mode is used to direct heated air from the
foot outlets. Some air also flows from the
defroster outlets and the side ventilator outlets.
1. Push the air recirculation
button for
normal heating. (The indicator light will turn
off.)
2. Push the
button. (The indicator light will
turn on.)3. Turn the fan speed control
dial to the
desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired position between the middle and the
hot (right) position.
Ventilation:
This mode directs outside air from the side and
center ventilators.
1. Push the air recirculation
button. (The
indicator light will turn off.)
2. Push the
button. (The indicator light will
turn on.)
3. Turn the fan speed control
dial to the
desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Defrosting or defogging:
This mode directs the air to the defroster outlets
to defrost/defog the windows.
1. Push the front defroster
button. (The
indicator light will turn on.)
2. Turn the fan speed control
dial to the
desired position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired position between the middle and the
hot (right) position.To remove frost from the windshield quickly,
turn the temperature control dial to the
maximum hot (right) position and the fan
speed control
dial to the maximum
position.
When the front defroster mode is selected,
the air conditioner automatically turns on if
the outside temperature is more than 368F
(28C) . This dehumidifies the air which helps
defog the windshield. The air recirculation
indicator automatically turns off, allowing
outside air to be drawn into the passenger
compartment to further improve the defog-
ging performance. The recirculation mode
cannot be activated in the front defroster
mode.
Bi-level heating:
The bi-level mode directs warmed air to the side
and center ventilators and to the front and rear
floor outlets.
1. Push the air recirculation
button. (The
indicator light will turn off.)
2. Push the
button. (The indicator light will
turn on.)
3. Turn the fan speed control
dial to the
desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired position.

Heating and defogging:
This mode heats the interior and defogs the
windows.
1. Push the
button. (The indicator light will
turn on.)
2. Turn the fan speed control
dial to the
desired position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the
maximum hot (right) position.
When the
button is pushed, the air
conditioner automatically turns on if the outside
temperature is more than 368F(28C) . This
dehumidifies the air which helps defog the
windshield. The air recirculation indicator auto-
matically turns off, allowing outside air to be
drawn into the passenger compartment to
further improve the defogging performance.
NOTE:
Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades
and air inlet in front of the windshield. This
improves heater operation.
Air conditioner operation
Start the engine, turn the fan speed controldial to the desired position, and push the A/C
button to activate the air conditioner. When the
air conditioner is on, cooling and dehumidifying
functions are added to the heater operation. The
air conditioner cooling function operates only
when the engine is running.
Cooling:
This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air.
1. Push the
button. (The indicator light will
turn on.)
2. Turn the fan speed control
dial to the
desired position.
3. Push the A/C button. (The indicator light will
turn on.)
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired position between the middle and the
cool (left) position.
For quick cooling, push the MAX A/C button.
When the MAX A/C button is pushed, it will
activate the air recirculation mode. The amount
of air coming through the ventilators is the
highest it can go when in MAX A/C mode
regardless of the position of the fan speed
control
dial.Dehumidified heating:
This mode is used to heat and dehumidify the
air.
1. Push the air recirculation
button. (The
indicator light will turn off.)
2. Push the
button. (The indicator light will
turn on.)
3. Turn the fan speed control
dial to the
desired position.
4. Push the A/C button on. (The indicator light
will turn on.)
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired position between the middle and the
hot (right) position.
Dehumidified defogging:
This mode is used to defog the windows and
dehumidify the air.
1. Push the front defroster
button. (The
indicator light will turn on.)
2. Turn the fan speed control
dial to the
desired position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
When the front defroster or
mode is
selected, the air conditioner automatically turns
on if the outside temperature is more than 368F
(28C) . This dehumidifies the air which helps
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defog the windshield. The air recirculation mode
automatically turns off, allowing outside air to be
drawn into the passenger compartment to
further improve the defogging performance.
The air conditioner is always on in front defroster
or
mode, regardless of whether the
indicator light is on or off.
NOTE:
.The air conditioner system should be
operated for approximately 10 minutes
at least once a month. This helps
prevent damage to the air conditioner
system due to the lack of lubrication.
.A visible mist may be seen coming
from the ventilators in hot, humid
conditions as the air is cooled rapidly.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
.If the engine coolant temperature be-
comes too high, the air recirculation
mode will be activated and the indica-
tor light will come on automatically.
.If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates engine coolant tem-
perature over the normal range, turn
the air conditioner off. (See“If your
vehicle overheats”(P.6-11) .)
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1. Front defrosterbutton
2. ON·OFF button/Temperature control dial (driver
side)
3. MODE button
4. Display screen
5. A/C (Air Conditioner) button
6. DUAL button/Temperature control dial (passen-
ger side)
7. Rear defroster
button (See “Rear window
and outside mirror defroster switch” (P.2-42) .)
8. Air recirculation
button
9. Fan speed controlbutton
10. AUTO button
11. Outside air circulation
button
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER AND
HEATER
Automatic operation (AUTO)
The AUTO mode may be used year-round as the
system automatically controls the air conditioner
to a constant temperature, air flow distribution
and fan speed after the desired temperature is
set manually.
Cooling and dehumidified heating:
1. Push the AUTO button (the indicator light
will turn on) .
2. Turn the temperature control dial to set the
desired temperature.

.When the DUAL indicator light is not
illuminated, pushing the DUAL button
(the indicator light will turn on) allows the
user to independently change the driver
and passenger side temperatures with
the corresponding temperature control
dial.
.To cancel the separate temperature
setting, push the DUAL button (the
indicator light will turn off) and the
driver’s side temperature setting will be
applied to both the driver and passenger
sides.
The temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution and fan speed are also
controlled automatically.
A visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot and humid conditions as
the air is cooled rapidly. This does not
indicate a malfunction.
Dehumidified defrosting/defogging:
1. Push the front defroster
button (The
indicator light on the front defroster
button will illuminate) .
2. Turn the temperature control dial to set the
desired temperature..To quickly remove frost from the outside
surface of the windshield, set the tempera-
ture and the fan speed to the maximum
levels.
.After the windshield is cleared, push the
AUTO button (the AUTO indicator light will
turn on).
.When the front defroster
button is
pushed, the air conditioner will turn on when
the outside air temperature is above ap-
proximately 368F(28C) to defog the wind-
shield. The air recirculation mode will
automatically turn off. The outside air circu-
lation mode will be selected to improve the
defogging performance.
Do not set the temperature too low when the
front defroster mode is on (the indicator light is
illuminated) , because doing so may fog up the
windshield.
Manual operation
The manual mode can be used to control the
heater and air conditioner to your desired
settings.
Fan speed control:
Push the fan speed control button (
side orside) to manually control the fan speed.
Push the AUTO button to change the fan speed
to the automatic mode.
Air flow control:
Push the MODE button to select the desired
mode:
— Air flows mainly from the center and side
ventilators.
— Air flows mainly from the center and side
ventilators and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from the foot outlet and
partly from the defroster.
— Air flows mainly from the front defroster
outlets and foot outlets.
Temperature control:
Turn the temperature control dial to set the
desired temperature.
.When the DUAL indicator light is not
illuminated, pushing the DUAL button (the
indicator light will turn on) allows the user to
independently change the driver and pas-
senger side temperatures with the corre-
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sponding temperature control dial.
Also turning the passenger’s side tempera-
ture control dial changes only the front
passenger’s side temperature. (The DUAL
indicator light will illuminate and DUAL will
appear on the display.)
.To cancel the separate temperature setting,
push the DUAL button (the indicator light
will turn off) and the driver’s side tempera-
ture setting will be applied to both the driver
and passenger sides.
Air intake control:
.Push the air recirculation
button to
recirculate interior air inside the vehicle. The
indicator light on the button will come on.
The air recirculation cannot be activated
when the air conditioner is in the front
defrosting mode.
.Push the outside air circulation
button
to draw outside air into the passenger
compartment. The indicator light on the
button will come on.
.To control the air intake automatically, push
and hold either the air recirculation
button or the outside air circulationbutton (whichever button with the indicator
light illuminated) . The indicator lights (both
air recirculation
and outside air circula-
tionbuttons) will flash twice, and thenthe air intake will switch to automatic control.
When the automatic control is set, the
system automatically alternates between
the outside air circulation and the air
recirculation modes. (The indicator light of
the active mode will turn on.)
NOTE:
Even if the system is manually set to the air
recirculation mode, when both outside
temperature and coolant temperature are
low, the system may automatically switch
to the outside air circulation mode.
To turn the system off:
To turn off the heater and air conditioner, push
the ON·OFF button.
Push the ON·OFF button again, the system will
turn on in the mode which was used immediately
before the system was turned off.
Remote engine start logic (if so
equipped)
When the remote engine start function is
activated, the vehicles equipped with the auto-
matic air conditioner and heater may go into
automatic heating or cooling mode depending
on the outside and cabin temperatures. During
this period, the display and the buttons will be
inoperable until the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position. When the temperature is low,the rear defroster and the heated steering wheel
(if so equipped) may also be activated auto-
matically with the activation of the remote engine
start function. (See “Remote engine start” (P.3-
22) .)

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OPERATING TIPS (for automatic air
conditioner)
When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate for a
maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is not a
malfunction. After the coolant temperature
warms up, air flow from the foot outlets will
operate normally.
The sensors
*1and*2, located on the
instrument panel, help maintain a constant
temperature. Do not put anything on or around
the sensors.
SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER
WARNING
The air conditioner system contains
refrigerant under high pressure. To
avoid personal injury, any air condi-
tioner service should be done only by
an experienced technician with the
proper equipment.
The air conditioner system in your vehicle is
charged with a refrigerant designed with the
environment in mind.
This refrigerant will not harm the earth’sozone layer.However, it may contribute in a
small part to global warming.
Special charging equipment and lubricant are
required when servicing your vehicle’s air con-
ditioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubri-
cants will cause severe damage to the air
conditioner system. (See “Air conditioning sys-
tem refrigerant and lubricant recommendations”
(P.10-6) .)
A NISSAN dealer will be able to service your
environmentally friendly air conditioner system.
In-cabin microfilter
The air conditioner system is equipped with an
in-cabin microfilter. To make sure the air condi-
tioner heats, defogs, and ventilates efficiently,
replace the filter according the specified main-
tenance intervals listed in the "9. Maintenance
and schedules" section. It is recommended to
visit a NISSAN dealer to replace the filter.
The filter should be replaced if the air flow
decreases significantly or if windows fog up
easily when operating the heater or air condi-
tioner.
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AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
Radio
Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position and push the FM·AM button to turn on
the radio. If you listen to the radio with the
engine not running, the ignition switch should be
placed in the ACC position.
Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter, build-
ings, bridges, mountains and other external
influences. Intermittent changes in reception
quality normally are caused by these external
influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the
vehicle may influence radio reception
quality.
Radio reception:
Your vehicle radio system is equipped with
state-of-the-art electronic circuits to enhance
radio reception. These circuits are designed to
extend reception range, and to enhance the
quality of that reception.
However there are some general characteristics
of both FM and AM radio signals that can affect
radio reception quality in a moving vehicle, even
when the finest equipment is used. These
characteristics are completely normal in a given
reception area, and do not indicate any mal-function in your vehicle radio system.
Reception conditions will constantly change
because of vehicle movement. Buildings, terrain,
signal distance and interference from other
vehicles can work against ideal reception.
Described below are some of the factors that
can affect your radio reception.
Some cellular phones or other devices may
cause interference or a buzzing noise to come
from the audio system speakers. Storing the
device in a different location may reduce or
eliminate the noise.
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FM radio reception:
Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 to 30
miles (40 to 48 km) , with monaural (single
station) FM having slightly more range than
stereo FM. External influences may sometimes
interfere with FM station reception even if the
FM station is within 25 miles (40 km). The
strength of the FM signal is directly related to the
distance between the transmitter and receiver.
FM signals follow a line-of-sight path, exhibiting
many of the same characteristics as light. For
example they will reflect off objects.
Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away from
a station transmitter, the signals will tend to fade
and/or drift.
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Static and flutter: During signal interference from
buildings, large hills or due to antenna position,
usually in conjunction with increased distance
from the station transmitter, static or flutter can
be heard. This can be reduced by lowering the
treble setting to reduce the treble response.
Multipath reception: Because of the reflective
characteristics of FM signals, direct and re-
flected signals reach the receiver at the same
time. The signals may cancel each other,
resulting in momentary flutter or loss of sound.
AM radio reception:
AM signals, because of their low frequency, can
bend around objects and skip along the ground.
In addition, the signals can be bounced off the
ionosphere and bent back to earth. Because of
these characteristics. AM signals are also
subject to interference as they travel from
transmitter to receiver.
Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passing
through freeway underpasses or in areas with
many tall buildings. It can also occur for several
seconds during ionospheric turbulence even in
areas where no obstacles exist.
Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical
power lines, electric signs and even traffic lights.Satellite radio reception (if so equipped):
When the satellite radio is used for the first time
or the battery has been replaced, the satellite
radio may not work properly. This is not a
malfunction. Wait more than 10 minutes with the
satellite radio ON and the vehicle away from any
metal or large buildings for the satellite radio to
receive all of the necessary data.
The satellite radio mode requires an active
SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription. The sa-
tellite radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and
Guam.
Satellite radio performance may be affected if
cargo carried on the roof blocks the satellite
radio signal.
If possible, do not put cargo near the satellite
antenna.
A buildup of ice on the satellite radio antenna
can affect satellite radio performance. Remove
the ice to restore satellite radio reception.
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Compact Disc (CD) player
.Do not force a Compact Disc (CD) into
the CD insert slot. This could damage
the CD and/or CD player.
.During cold weather or rainy days, the
player may malfunction due to the
humidity. If this occurs, remove the CD
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