NISSAN QASHQAI 2017 Owner´s Manual

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To back up, pull the shift lever ring*1upward
and then move it to the R (Reverse) gear after
stopping the vehicle completely.
The shift lever ring returns to its original position
when the shift lever is moved to the N (Neutral)
position.
If it is difficult to move the shift lever into the R
(Reverse) or 1st gear, shift to the N (Neutral)
position, and then release the clutch pedal once.
Fully depress the clutch pedal again and shift
into the R (Reverse) or 1st gear.Suggested maximum speed in each gear
Downshift to a lower gear if the engine is not
running smoothly, or if you need to accelerate.
Do not exceed the maximum suggested speed
(shown below) in any gear. For level road
driving, use the highest gear suggested for that
speed. Always observe posted speed limits, and
drive according to the road conditions, which
will ensure safe operation. Do not over-rev the
engine when shifting to a lower gear as it may
cause engine damage or loss of vehicle control.
GearMPH (km/h)
1st28 (46)
2nd50 (81)
3rd70 (112)
4th90 (145)
5th—
6th—
WARNING
.Never drive the vehicle with the
parking brake applied. The brake
will overheat and fail to operate and
will lead to an accident.
.Never release the parking brake
from outside the vehicle. If the
vehicle moves, it will be impossible
to push the foot brake pedal and
will lead to an accident.
.Never use the shift lever in place of
the parking brake. When parking, be
sure the parking brake is fully
applied.
.To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of
the vehicle and/or its systems, do
not leave children, people who re-
quire the assistance of others or
pets unattended in your vehicle.
Additionally, the temperature inside
a closed vehicle on a warm day can
quickly become high enough to
cause a significant risk of injury or
death to people and pets.
PARKING BRAKE

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PEDAL TYPE
To apply the parking brake, firmly depress the
parking brake pedal
*1.
To release the parking brake, depress and hold
the foot brake
*2and then fully depress and
release the parking brake pedal
*1.
Before driving, be sure that the brake warning
light has turned off.
JVP0498X
SWITCH TYPE (models with electronic
parking brake system)
The electronic parking brake can be applied or
released automatically or by operating the
parking brake switch.
Automatic operation
With the vehicle stationary, the electronic
parking brake is automatically applied when
the engine is turned off with the ignition switch.
The electronic parking brake is automatically
released as soon as the vehicle starts while the
accelerator pedal is depressed.
WARNING
.The electronic parking brake will
not be automatically applied when
the engine is stopped without using
the ignition switch (for example, by
engine stalling) .
Without the vehicle stationary, the
electronic parking brake will not be
automatically applied even if the
engine is turned off with the ignition
switch.
.Before leaving the vehicle, move the
shift lever to the 1 (1st) or R
(Reverse) position and check that
the electronic parking brake warn-
ing light is illuminated to confirm
that the electronic parking brake is
applied. The electronic parking
brake warning light will remain on
for a period of time after the driver’s
door is locked.
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CAUTION
When parking in an area where the
outside temperature is below 328F
(08C) , do not apply the parking brake
to prevent it from freezing.
For safe parking, place the shift lever in
the 1 (1st) or R (Reverse) position and
securely block the wheels.
NOTE:
.To keep the electronic parking brake
released after the engine is turned off,
place the ignition switch in the OFF
position, depress the brake pedal and
push down the parking brake switch
before opening the driver’s door.
.If a malfunction occurs in the electric
parking brake system (for example, due
to battery discharge) , it is recom-
mended to contact a NISSAN dealer.
Manual operation
The electronic parking brake will not be auto-
matically applied if the engine is stopped without
using the ignition switch (for example, by engine
stalling) . In such a case, you have to apply the
parking brake manually.To apply:Pull the switch up
*1. The indicator
light
*Awill illuminate.
To release:With the ignition switch in the ON
position, depress the brake pedal and push the
switch down
*2. The indicator light*Awill
turn off.
Before driving, check that the electronic parking
brake warning light
goes out. For additional
information, see “Warning lights, indicator lights
and audible reminders” (P.2-10) .
NOTE:
.A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is
driven without releasing the parking
brake. See“Audible reminders”(P.2-
17) .
.While the electronic parking brake is
applied or released, an operating
sound is heard from the lower side of
the rear seat. This is normal and does
not indicate a malfunction.
.When the electronic parking brake is
frequently applied and released in a
short period of time, the parking brake
may not operate in order to prevent the
parking brake system from overheat-
ing. If this occurs, operate the electro-
nic parking brake switch again after
waiting approximately 1 minute..If the electronic parking brake must be
applied while driving in an emergency,
pull up and hold the parking brake
switch. When you release the parking
brake switch, the parking brake will be
released.
.While pulling up the electronic parking
brake switch during driving, the park-
ing brake is applied and a chime
sounds. The electronic parking brake
warning light in the meter and in the
parking brake switch illuminate. This
does not indicate a malfunction. The
electronic parking brake warning light
in the meter and in the parking brake
switch turn off when the parking brake
is released.
.When pulling the electronic parking
brake switch up with the ignition switch
in the OFF or ACC position, the parking
brake switch indicator light will con-
tinue to illuminate for a short period of
time.

JVS0185X
The ECO mode system helps to enhance the
fuel economy by controlling the engine and CVT
operation (for CVT models) automatically to
avoid rapid acceleration.
To turn on the ECO mode system, push the
ECO switch. The ECO mode indicator appears
on the meter.
To turn off the ECO mode, push the ECO switch
again. The ECO mode indicator will turn off.
.The ECO mode system cannot be turned off
while the accelerator pedal is depressed
even if the ECO switch is pushed to OFF.
Release the accelerator pedal to turn off the
ECO mode system..The ECO mode system will turn off auto-
matically if a malfunction occurs in the
system.
.Turn off the ECO mode system when
acceleration is required such as when:
— driving with a heavy load of passengers
or cargo in the vehicle
— driving on a steep uphill slope
JVS0201X
ECO PEDAL GUIDE FUNCTION
Use the ECO Pedal Guide function for improv-
ing fuel economy.
When the ECO Pedal Guide bar is in the green
range
*1, it indicates that the vehicle is driven
within range of economy drive.
If the ECO Pedal Guide bar is out of the green
range, it indicates that the accelerator pedal is
depressed over the range of economy drive.
The ECO Pedal Guide bar is not displayed
when:
.The cruise control system (if so equipped) is
operating.
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ECO MODE SYSTEM

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.The Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
(if so equipped) is operating.
.The vehicle speed is less than approximately
2 MPH (4 km/h) .
.The shift lever is in the P (Park) (CVT model) ,
N (Neutral) or R (Reverse) position.
To activate or deactivate the ECO Pedal Guide
function, see “Settings” (P.2-19) .
JVS0200X
AMBIENT ECO
The ambient ECO*1is displayed according to
the accelerator pedal operation, while driving the
vehicle in ECO mode.
The ambient ECO will illuminate in the directions
of
*2as the driving pattern becomes more
ECO friendly.
To activate or deactivate the ambient ECO, see
“Settings” (P.2-19) .
The ambient ECO is not displayed in the
following conditions
.The vehicle speed is under 6 MPH (10
km/h) ..The shift lever is in the P (Park) (CVT model) ,
N (Neutral) or R (Reverse) position.
.The cruise control system (if so equipped) is
operating.
.The Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
(if so equipped) is operating.

JVS1083X
ECO DRIVE REPORT
When the ignition switch is in the OFF position,
ECO management display appears.
*1ECO evaluation
*2Previous 5 times (History)
*3Current fuel economy
*4Best fuel economy
The result of ECO evaluation is displayed when
the vehicle is driven for about 10 minutes or
more.
*1: The more economically you drive, the moreappear.
*2: The average fuel economy for the previous
5 times will be displayed.
*3: The average fuel economy since the last
reset will be displayed.
*4: The best fuel economy of the past history
will be displayed.WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions for proper use of the LDW
system could result in serious injury or
death.
.This system is only a warning device
to inform the driver of a potential
unintended lane departure. It will
not steer the vehicle or prevent loss
of control. It is the driver’s respon-
sibility to stay alert, drive safely,
keep the vehicle in the traveling
lane, and be in control of the vehicle
at all times.
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LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)
(if so equipped)

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JVS1079X
The LDW system warns the driver with the LDW
indicator on the vehicle information display and
chime that the vehicle is beginning to leave the
driving lane.
The LDW system monitors the lane markers on
the traveling lane using the camera unit
*A
located above the inside mirror.JVS1087X
*1LDW indicator (on the vehicle information dis-
play)
*2Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
*3Vehicle information display
LDW SYSTEM OPERATION
The LDW system operates at speeds of
approximately 37 MPH (60 km/h) and above
and when the lane markings are clear. When the
vehicle approaches either the left or the right
side of the traveling lane, a warning chime will
sound and the LDW indicator on the vehicle

information display will blink to alert the driver.
The warning function will stop when the vehicle
returns inside of the lane markers.
JVS1088X
*1Vehicle information display
*2Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE LDW
SYSTEM
Perform the following steps to enable or disable
the LDW system.1. Press the
button until “Settings”
displays in the vehicle information 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.
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3. Use thebuttons to navigate in the menu
and use the “OK” button to select or change
an item:
.Select “Lane” and press the “OK” button.
Use the “OK” button to check/uncheck
the box for “Warning”.
NOTE:
If you disable the LDW system, the system
will remain disabled the next time you start
the vehicle’s engine.
LDW SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations
for the LDW system. Failure to follow
the warnings and instructions for prop-
er use of the LDW system could result in
serious injury or death.
.The system will not operate at
speeds below approximately 37
MPH (60 km/h) or if it cannot detect
lane markers.
.Excessive noise will interfere with
the warning chime sound, and the
chime may not be heard..Do not use the LDW system under
the following conditions as it may
not function properly:
— During bad weather (rain, fog,
snow, etc.) .
— When driving on slippery roads,
such as on ice or snow.
— When driving on winding or
uneven roads.
— When there is a lane closure due
to road repairs.
— When driving in a makeshift or
temporary lane.
— When driving on roads where
the lane width is too narrow.
— When driving without normal
tire conditions (for example, tire
wear, low tire pressure, installa-
tion of spare tire, tire chains,
non-standard wheels) .
— When the vehicle is equipped
with non-original brake parts or
suspension parts.
.The system may not function prop-
erly under the following conditions:— On roads where there are multi-
ple parallel lane markers; lane
markers that are faded or not
painted clearly; yellow painted
lane markers; non-standard lane
markers; or lane markers cov-
ered with water, dirt, snow, etc.
— On roads where discontinued
lane markers are still detect-
able.
— On roads where there are sharp
curves.
— On roads where there are shar-
ply contrasting objects, such as
shadows, snow, water, wheel
ruts, seams or lines remaining
after road repairs. (The LDW
system could detect these items
as lane markers.)
— On roads where the traveling
lane merges or separates.
— When the vehicle’s traveling di-
rection does not align with the
lane marker.
— When traveling close to the
vehicle in front of you, which
obstructs the lane camera unit

detection range.
— When rain, snow, dirt or object
adheres to the windshield in
front of the lane camera unit.
— When the headlights are not
bright due to dirt on the lens or
if the aiming is not adjusted
properly.
— When strong light enters the
lane camera unit. (For example,
the light directly shines on the
front of the vehicle at sunrise or
sunset.)
— When a sudden change in
brightness occurs. (For example,
when the vehicle enters or exits
a tunnel or under a bridge.)
SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNAVAIL-
ABLE
Condition A:
If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight under
high temperature conditions (over approximately
1048F (408C)) and then started, the LDW
system may be deactivated automatically, the
LDW indicator will flash and the following
message will appear in the vehicle informationdisplay. - “Unavailable: High Cabin Tempera-
ture”
When the interior temperature is reduced, the
LDW system will resume operating automatically
and the LDW indicator will stop flashing.
Condition B:
The warning function of the LDW system is not
designed to work under the following condi-
tions:
.When you operate the lane change signal
and change traveling lanes in the direction of
the signal. (The LDW system will become
operable again approximately 2 seconds
after the lane change signal is turned off.)
.When the vehicle speed lowers to less than
approximately 37 MPH (60 km/h) .
Action to take:
After the above conditions have finished and the
necessary operating conditions are satisfied, the
LDW system will resume.SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
If the LDW system malfunctions, it will cancel
automatically and “Malfunction” will appear in
the vehicle information display. If “Malfunction”
appears in the vehicle information display, pull
off the road to a safe location and stop the
vehicle. Place the ignition switch in the OFF
position and restart the engine. If “Malfunction”continues to appear in the vehicle information
display, have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
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