steering NISSAN QASHQAI 2017 Owner´s Manual

System temporarily unavailable ..................................... 5-40
System malfunction .......................................................... 5-41
System maintenance ....................................................... 5-41
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so equipped) ................. 5-42
BSW system operation .................................................. 5-43
How to enable/disable the BSW system .................. 5-44
BSW system limitations ................................................. 5-45
BSW driving situations ................................................... 5-46
System temporarily unavailable ..................................... 5-49
System malfunction .......................................................... 5-49
System maintenance ....................................................... 5-50
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (if so equipped) ......... 5-51
RCTA system operation .................................................. 5-51
How to enable/disable the RCTA system ................. 5-53
RCTA system limitations ................................................. 5-54
System temporarily unavailable ..................................... 5-56
System malfunction .......................................................... 5-56
System maintenance ....................................................... 5-57
Cruise control (if so equipped) .......................................... 5-58
Precautions on cruise control ....................................... 5-58
Cruise control operations ............................................... 5-58
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (if so equipped) .......... 5-60
How to select the cruise control mode ...................... 5-62
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode .................. 5-62
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode ..... 5-76
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) (if so equipped) ..... 5-80
FEB system operation ..................................................... 5-81
Turning the FEB system ON/OFF ................................ 5-82
FEB system limitations .................................................... 5-83System temporarily unavailable .................................. 5-84
System malfunction ....................................................... 5-85
System maintenance ..................................................... 5-85
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with pedestrian
detection system ................................................................... 5-86
FEB with pedestrian detection
system operation ............................................................ 5-87
Turning the FEB with pedestrian detection
system ON/OFF ............................................................. 5-89
FEB with pedestrian detection
system limitations ........................................................... 5-89
System temporarily unavailable .................................. 5-92
System malfunction ....................................................... 5-93
System maintenance ..................................................... 5-94
Break-in schedule ................................................................. 5-95
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips ................................................... 5-95
Increasing fuel economy ...................................................... 5-96
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped) ........................ 5-96
AWD LOCK switch operations .................................. 5-98
Parking/parking on hills ..................................................... 5-100
Electric power steering ..................................................... 5-101
Brake system ....................................................................... 5-102
Braking precautions ................................................... 5-102
Brake assist ......................................................................... 5-102
Brake assist .................................................................. 5-102
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............................ 5-102
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ...................... 5-104
Chassis control ................................................................... 5-106
Active Trace Control .................................................. 5-106

5-6Starting and driving
malfunction exists. When the malfunction indi-
cator is illuminated, the system may not be able
to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replace-
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale
after replacing one or more tires or wheels on
your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.
Additional information
.Since the spare tire is not equipped with the
TPMS, the TPMS does not monitor the tire
pressure of the spare tire.
.The TPMS will activate only when the
vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH
(25 km/h) . Also, this system may not detect
a sudden drop in tire pressure (for example a
flat tire while driving) .
.The low tire pressure warning light does not
automatically 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
appears in the vehicle information display
when the low tire pressure warning light is
illuminated and low tire pressure is detected.
The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning
turns off when the low tire pressure warning
light turns off.
The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning
does not appear if the low tire pressure
warning light illuminates to indicate a TPMS
malfunction.
.Tire pressure rises and falls depending on
the heat caused by the vehicle’s operation
and the outside temperature. Do not reduce
the tire pressure after driving because the
tire pressure rises after driving. Low outside
temperature can lower the temperature of
the air inside the tire which can cause a
lower tire inflation pressure. This may cause
the low tire pressure warning light to
illuminate. If the warning light illuminates in
low ambient temperature, check the tire
pressure for all four tires.
For additional information, see “Low tire pres-
sure warning light” (P.2-13) and “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.6-3) .
WARNING
.If the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates while driving, avoid sud-
den steering maneuvers or abrupt
braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull
off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possi-
ble. Driving 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 serious
personal injury. Check the tire pres-
sure 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 you have a flat tire, replace it
with a spare tire as soon as possi-
ble. (See“Flat tire”(P.6-3) for chan-
ging a flat tire.)
.Since the spare tire 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

5-8Starting and driving
3. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
Do not start the engine.
Operation:
1. Add air to the tire.
2. After a few seconds, the hazard indicators
will start flashing.
3. When the designated pressure is reached,
the horn beeps once and the hazard
indicators stop flashing.
4. Perform the above steps for each tire.
.If the tire is over-inflated more than approxi-
mately 4 psi (30 kPa), the horn beeps and
the hazard indicators flash 3 times. To
correct the pressure, push the core of the
valve stem on the tire briefly to release
pressure. When the pressure reaches the
designated pressure, the horn beeps once.
.If the hazard indicator does not flash within
approximately 15 seconds after starting to
inflate the tire, it indicates that the TPMS
with Easy Fill Tire Alert is not operating.
.The TPMS will not activate the Easy Fill Tire
Alert under the following conditions:
— If there is interference from an external
device or transmitter
— The air pressure from the inflation device
such as those using a power socket is
not sufficient to inflate the tire— If an electrical equipment is being used in
or near the vehicle
— There is a malfunction in the TPMS
system
— There is a malfunction in the horn or
hazard indicators
.If the TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert does not
operate due to TPMS interference, move the
vehicle about 3 ft (1m) backward or forward
and try again.
If the TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert is not
working, use a tire pressure gauge.
AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLL-
OVER
WARNING
Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe
and prudent manner may result in loss
of control or an accident.
Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey
all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed,
high speed cornering, or sudden steering
maneuvers, because these driving practices
could cause you to lose control of your vehicle.
As with any vehicle, a loss of control could
result in a collision with other vehicles orobjects, or cause the vehicle to rollover,
particularly if the loss of control causes the
vehicle to slide sideways.Be attentive at all
times, and avoid driving when tired. Never drive
when under the influence of alcohol or drugs
(including prescription or over-the-counter
drugs which may cause drowsiness) . Always
wear your seat belt as outlined in “Seat belts”
(P.1-10) of this manual, and also instruct your
passengers to do so.
Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in
collisions and rollovers.In a rollover crash, an
unbelted or improperly belted person is
significantly more likely to be injured or
killed than a person properly wearing a
seat belt.
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING PRECAUTIONS
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
They have higher ground clearance than pas-
senger cars to make them capable of performing
in a variety of on-pavement and off-road
applications. This gives them a higher center of
gravity than ordinary cars. An advantage of
higher ground clearance is a better view of the
road, allowing you to anticipate problems.
However, they are not designed for cornering
at the same speeds as conventional passenger

cars any more than low-slung sports cars are
designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road
conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or
abrupt maneuvers, particularly at high speeds.
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to
operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss
of control or vehicle rollover. Seat belts help
reduce the risk of injury in collisions and
rollovers. In a rollover crash, an unbelted or
improperly belted person is significantly more
likely to be injured or killed than a person
properly wearing a seat belt.
Be sure to read “Driving safety precautions”
(P.5-10) .
OFF-ROAD RECOVERY
If the right side or left side wheels leave the road
surface, maintain control of the vehicle by
following the procedure below. Please note that
this procedure is only a general guide. The
vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on
the conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Do not apply the brakes.
3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel
with both hands and try to hold a straight
course.
4. When appropriate, slowly release the accel-
erator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle.5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the
vehicle to follow the road while the vehicle
speed is reduced. Do not attempt to drive
the vehicle back onto the road surface until
vehicle speed is reduced.
6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn the
steering wheel until both tires return to the
road surface. When all tires are on the road
surface, steer the vehicle to stay in the
appropriate driving lane.
.If you decide that it is not safe to return
the vehicle to the road surface based on
vehicle, road or traffic conditions, gradu-
ally slow the vehicle to a stop in a safe
place off the road.
RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS
Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can
occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged due
to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air pressure
loss can also be caused by driving on under-
inflated tires.
Rapid air pressure loss can affect the handling
and stability of the vehicle, especially at highway
speeds.
Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by main-
taining the correct air pressure and visually
inspect the tires for wear and damage. See
“Wheels and tires” (P.8-29) of this manual.If a tire rapidly loses air pressure or “blows-out”
while driving, maintain control of the vehicle by
following the procedure below. Please note that
this procedure is only a general guide. The
vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on
the conditions of the vehicle, road and traffic.
WARNING
The following actions can increase the
chance of losing control of the vehicle if
there is a sudden loss of tire air
pressure. Losing control of the vehicle
may cause a collision and result in
personal injury.
.The vehicle generally moves or pulls
in the direction of the flat tire.
.Do not rapidly apply the brakes.
.Do not rapidly release the accelera-
tor pedal.
.Do not rapidly turn the steering
wheel.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel
with both hands and try to hold a straight
course.
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.If your engine stalls or you cannot
make it to the top of a steep hill,
never attempt to turn around. Your
vehicle could tip or roll over. Always
back straight down in R (Reverse)
range. Never back down in N (Neu-
tral) , using only the brake, as this
could cause loss of control.
.Heavy braking going down a hill
could cause your brakes to overheat
and fade, resulting in loss of control
and an accident. Apply brakes
lightly and use a low range to
control your speed.
.Unsecured cargo can be thrown
around when driving over rough
terrain. Properly secure all cargo
so it will not be thrown forward
and cause injury to you or your
passengers.
.To avoid raising the center of gravity
excessively, do not exceed the rated
capacity of the roof rail (if so
equipped) and evenly distribute the
load. Secure heavy loads in the
cargo area as far forward and as
low as possible. Do not equip the
vehicle with tires larger than speci-
fied in this manual. This could causeyour vehicle to roll over.
.Do not grip the inside or spokes of
the steering wheel when driving off-
road. The steering wheel could
move suddenly and injure your
hands. Instead drive with your fin-
gers and thumbs on the outside of
the rim.
.Before operating the vehicle, ensure
that the driver and all passengers
have their seat belts fastened.
.Always drive with the floor mats in
place as the floor may became hot.
.Lower your speed when encounter-
ing strong crosswinds. With a higher
center of gravity, your vehicle is
more affected by strong side winds.
Slower speeds ensure better vehicle
control.
.Do not drive beyond the perfor-
mance capability of the tires, even
with AWD engaged.
.For AWD equipped vehicles, do not
attempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to
any drive or reverse position with
the engine running. Doing so may
result in drivetrain damage or un-expected vehicle movement which
could result in serious vehicle da-
mage or personal injury.
.Do not attempt to test an AWD
equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel dy-
namometer (such as the dynam-
ometers used by some states for
emissions testing) , or similar equip-
ment even if the other two wheels
are raised off the ground. Make sure
you inform test facility personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with
AWD before it is placed on a
dynamometer. Using the wrong test
equipment may result in drivetrain
damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
.When a wheel is off the ground due
to an unlevel surface, do not spin
the wheel excessively (AWD model) .
.Accelerating quickly, sharp steering
maneuvers or sudden braking may
cause loss of control.
.If at all possible, avoid sharp turning
maneuvers, particularly at high
speeds. Your vehicle has a higher
center of gravity than a conventional
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5-12Starting and driving
passenger car. The vehicle is not
designed for cornering at the same
speeds as conventional passenger
cars. Failure to operate this vehicle
correctly could result in loss of
control and/or a rollover accident.
.Always use tires of the same type,
size, brand, construction (bias, bias-
belted or radial) , and tread pattern
on all four wheels. Install traction
devices on the front wheels when
driving on slippery roads and drive
carefully.
.Be sure to check the brakes imme-
diately after driving in mud or water.
See“Brake system”(P.5-102) for wet
brakes.
.Avoid parking your vehicle on steep
hills. If you get out of the vehicle
and it rolls forward, backward or
sideways, you could be injured.
.Whenever you drive off-road
through sand, mud or water as deep
as the wheel hub, more frequent
maintenance may be required. See
the maintenance schedule shown in
the“9. Maintenance and schedules”
section..Spinning the front wheels on slip-
pery surfaces may cause the AWD
warning message to display and the
AWD system to automatically switch
from the AWD mode to the 2WD
mode. This could reduce traction.
(AWD models)WARNING
Never remove the key or place the
ignition switch in the LOCK position
while driving. The steering wheel will
lock and could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle. This could result
in serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
IGNITION SWITCH (models without
Intelligent Key system)

5-32Starting and driving
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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LDP SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations
for the LDP system. Failure to follow
the warnings and instructions for prop-
er use of the LDP system could result in
serious injury or death.
.The LDP system may activate if you
change lanes without first activating
your turn signal or, for example, if a
construction zone directs traffic to
cross an existing lane marker. If this
occurs you may need to apply cor-
rective steering to complete your
lane change.
.Because the LDP may not activate
under the road, weather, and lane
marker conditions described in this
section, it may not activate every
time your vehicle begins to leave its
lane and you will need to apply
corrective steering.
.The LDP system will not operate at
speeds below approximately 37
MPH (60 km/h) or if it cannot detect
lane markers..Do not use the LDP 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 LDP
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
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detection range.
— When rain, snow or dirt 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.)
.Excessive noise will interfere with
the warning chime sound, and the
chime may not be heard.
While the LDP system is operating, you
may hear a sound of brake operation.
This is normal and indicates that the
LDP system is operating properly.SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNAVAIL-
ABLE
Condition A:
The warning and assist functions of the LDP
system are not designed to work under the
following conditions:
.When you operate the lane change signal
and change the traveling lanes in the
direction of the signal. (The LDP system will
be deactivated for 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
warning and assist functions will resume.
Condition B:
The assist function of the LDP system is not
designed to work under the following conditions
(warning is still functional):
.When the brake pedal is depressed.
.When the steering wheel is turned as far as
necessary for the vehicle to change lanes.
.When the vehicle is accelerated during the
LDP system operation..When the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
approach warning occurs (if so equipped) .
.When the hazard warning flashers are
operated.
.When driving on a curve at high speed.
Action to take:
After the above conditions have finished and the
necessary operating conditions are satisfied, the
LDP system application of the brakes will
resume.
Condition C:
If the following messages appear in the vehicle
information display, a chime will sound and the
LDP system will be turned off automatically.
.“Not available: Poor Road Conditions”:
When the VDC system (except Traction
Control System (TCS) function) or ABS
operates.
.“Currently unavailable”:
When the VDC system is turned off.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist, turn
off the LDP system. Push the LDP switch again
to turn the LDP system back on.