transmission NISSAN QASHQAI 2006 Owners Manual

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light (orange)Seat belt (driver and front passenger) warn-
ing light (red)Low fuel indicator light (orange)
Brake warning light (red)Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) air
bag warning light (red)Slip indicator light (orange)
Charge warning light (red)Water in fuel filter warning light (orange)Front fog light indicator light (green)
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) warning light
(orange)4WD warning light (orange)Rear fog light indicator light (orange)
Electronic Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)
warning light (red)Automatic Transmission check indicator light
(AT models) (orange)High beam indicator light (blue)
Engine oil pressure/level warning light (red)Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
indicator light (orange)Dipped beam indicator light (green)
Front passenger air bag deactivated (OFF)
warning light (red)Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) OFF
indicator light (orange)Side light and headlight indicator light
(green)
Malfunction warning light (red)
Malfunction Indicator light (orange)4WD mode indicator light (AUTO) (green)SPORT mode indicator light
Master warning light (orange)4WD mode indicator light (LOCK) (orange)Trailer direction indicator light (green)
NATS security warning light (red)Glow plug indicator light (Diesel engine)
(orange)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights (green)
CHECKING BULBS
With all doors closed, apply the handbrake, fasten
the seat belts and turn the ignition switch to the ON
position without starting the engine. The following
lights (where fitted) will come on:
,,,,,
The following lights (where fitted) come on briefly
and then go off:
,,,,,,,
,,,,(M9R engine
only)
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate a burned-
out bulb or an open circuit in the electrical system.
Have the system checked, and repaired promptly by
a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
WARNING LIGHTS
Also see “Vehicle information display” later in this
section.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light
After turning the ignition switch to the ON position,
the light will illuminate. The anti-lock braking system
warning light will turn off after approximately 2 sec-
onds if the system is operational.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Instruments and controls2-3

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the LOCK position.
If the 4WD warning light blinks in the follow-
ing sequence while driving, proceed as in-
structed:
– Blinks rapidly (about twice a second)Pull off the road at a safe place and idle
the engine. The driving mode will change
to 2WD to prevent the 4WD system from
malfunctioning. The vehicle can be driven
again as soon as the warning light turns
off.
– Blinks slowly (about once every 2 seconds) Change the driving mode to 2WD and re-
duce the vehicle speed as soon as safely
possible.
If the warning light is still on after performing the
above operation, have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop as soon as
possible.
Water in fuel filter warning light
(where fitted)
If the warning light remains on or flashes irregularly
while the engine is running, there may be water in
the fuel filter. Should this happen, try to drain the
water from the fuel filter, see “Fuel filter (Diesel en-
gine models)” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section. CAUTION
Failure to drain the water from the fuel filter can
cause serious damage to the engine. Contact a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop as soon as
possible.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Automatic transmission check
indicator light (AT models)
This light indicates both the “Automatic transmis-
sion oil temperature warning” and the “Fail-safe op-
eration”.
Automatic transmission oil temperature
warning:
This light comes on when the automatic transmis-
sion oil temperature is too high. If the light comes on
while driving, reduce the vehicle speed as soon as
safely possible until the light turns off.
Fail-safe operation:
When the ignition switch is turned ON, the light
comes on for 2 seconds. If the light blinks, it may
indicate the automatic transmission is not function-
ing properly. Have your NISSAN dealer or qualified
workshop check and repair the transmission.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation when the automatic
transmission check warning light is on may dam-
age the automatic transmission.
Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) indicator
light (CVT models)
This light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned
to the ON position.
If the CVT light comes on during normal operation,
it may indicate that something is wrong with the
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Have
your system checked by a NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop.
NOTE
A CVT ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM WARN-
ING display (centre console — where fitted) will
come on when a malfunction may have occurred
to the transmission control system. The selected
Detailed Information key will then recommend
going to a NISSAN dealer for the system to be
checked.
Electronic Stability Program
(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.
Instruments and controls2-7

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Starting and driving
Running-in schedule ................................................ 5-2
Before starting the engine ........................................ 5-2
Precautions when starting and driving ...................... 5-3
Exhaust gas (Carbon Monoxide) ......................... 5-3
On-pavement and off-road driving precautions ......... 5-4
Three-way catalyst (Petrol engine models)................ 5-4 To help prevent damage ..................................... 5-4
Turbocharger system (Diesel engine models) ........... 5-5
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) (where fitted) ............. 5-5 Regeneration restrictions .................................... 5-5
If regeneration fails ............................................. 5-5
Care when driving ................................................... 5-6 Engine cold start period ...................................... 5-6
Loading luggage ................................................. 5-6
Driving on wet roads ........................................... 5-6
Driving under winter conditions ........................... 5-6
Ignition switch.......................................................... 5-6 Manual transmission ........................................... 5-6
Automatic transmission or Continuously
variable transmission........................................... 5-7
Steering lock ...................................................... 5-7
Key positions ...................................................... 5-7
NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS)..................... 5-7
Ignition knob (where fitted)....................................... 5-8 Manual transmission ........................................... 5-8
Automatic transmission or Continuously
variable transmission........................................... 5-9
Steering lock ...................................................... 5-9
Ignition knob position .......................................... 5-9 Emergency key – Intelligent Key dead battery
situation .............................................................. 5-10
NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS)..................... 5-10
Starting the engine................................................... 5-11
Driving the vehicle.................................................... 5-12 Driving with manual transmission......................... 5-12
Driving with automatic transmission or with
continuously variable transmission (Models
with manual shift) ................................................ 5-14
Driving with Continuously Variable Transmis-
sion (CVT) (Models without manual shift) ............ 5-17
Stop/Start System (where fitted) .............................. 5-21 Normal operation ................................................ 5-21
Precautions ........................................................ 5-22
Stop/Start System OFF switch ........................... 5-23
Environmental savings ........................................ 5-23
Ultrasonic Parking Sensor (where fitted) .................. 5-24
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) (where fitted)..................... 5-24 4WD mode operations........................................ 5-25
4WD shift tips .................................................... 5-25
4WD Warning light ............................................. 5-26
4WD Mode indicator lights ................................. 5-27
Driving four-wheel drive (4WD) safely ................. 5-27
Cruise control (where fitted) .................................... 5-29 Precautions on cruise control .............................. 5-29
Cruise control system operations ........................ 5-30
Speed limiter ........................................................... 5-31 Speed limiter operations ..................................... 5-32
Parking .................................................................... 5-33
Trailer towing ........................................................... 5-35

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Driving your vehicle to fit the circumstances is es-
sential for your safety and comfort. As a driver, you
should be the one who knows best how to drive in
the given circumstances.
ENGINE COLD START PERIOD
Due to the higher engine speeds when the engine is
cold, extra caution must be exercised when select-
ing a gear during the engine warm-up period after
starting the engine.
LOADING LUGGAGE
Loads, their distribution and the attachment of equip-
ment (coupling devices, roof luggage carriers, etc.)
will change the driving characteristics of the vehicle
considerably. Driving style and speed must be ad-
justed accordingly.
DRIVING ON WET ROADS
Avoid starting off, accelerating and stopping sud-
denly.
Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
Extra distance should be kept from the vehicle in
front.
When water covers the road surface in puddles,
small streams, etc, REDUCE SPEED to prevent
aquaplaning which will cause skidding and loss
of control. Worn tyres increase this risk.
DRIVING UNDER WINTER
CONDITIONS
Drive safely.
Avoid starting off, accelerating or stopping sud-
denly.
Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
Avoid sudden steering actions.
Extra distance should be kept from the vehicle in
front.
j1OFF
WARNING
Never remove the key or turn the ignition switch
to 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.
The switch includes an anti-theft steering lock de-
vice.
There is an “OFF” position between the LOCK and
Acc positions, although it is not shown on the lock
cylinder. When the ignition switch is in the “OFF”
position, the steering wheel is not locked.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
To lock the steering wheel, turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK position and remove the key from the
ignition switch, then turn the steering clockwise. To
NSD238Z
CARE WHEN DRIVING IGNITION SWITCH
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turn it gently while rotating the steering wheel slightly
right and left.
The ignition key can only be removed when the
switch is in the LOCK position (Normal parking po-
sition) (0).
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OR
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION
On Automatic Transmission (AT) or Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) models, the ignition
lock is designed so that the key cannot be turned to
LOCK and removed until the selector lever is moved
to the P (Park) position.
When removing the key from the LOCK position of
the ignition switch, make sure that the selector lever
is in the P (Park) position.
The selector lever can only be moved from the P
(Park) position when the ignition switch is in the ON
position and the footbrake pedal is depressed.
To remove the key from the ignition switch:
1. Move the selector lever into the P (Park) posi-tion.
2. Turn the key to the LOCK position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
If the key is removed from the ignition switch, the
selector lever cannot be moved from the P (Park)
position. When the key cannot be turned toward the LOCK
position, proceed as follows to remove the key:
1. Move the selector lever into the P (Park) posi-
tion.
2. Turn the key slightly in the ON direction.
3. Turn the key towards the LOCK position.
4. Remove the key.
STEERING LOCK
To lock the steering wheel
1. Turn the key to the LOCK position.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Turn the steering wheel 1/6 of a turn clockwise from the straight up position.
To unlock the steering wheel
1. Insert the key into the ignition switch.
2. Gently turn the key while rotating the steeringwheel slightly right and left.
KEY POSITIONS
LOCK (Normal parking position) (0)
The ignition key can only be removed when in this
position.
The steering lock can only be locked in this position.
“OFF” (1)
The engine is turned off without locking the steering
wheel.
Acc (Accessories) (2)
This position activates electrical accessories, such
as the radio, when the engine is not running.
ON (Normal operating position) (3)
This position turns on the ignition system and elec-
trical accessories.
START (4)
The engine starter activates and the engine will start.
As soon as the engine has started, release the key
immediately. It will return to the ON position.
NOTE
For vehicles fitted with Stop/Start System:
When the engine is automatically stopped by the
Stop/Start System the ignition switch can still be
operated as usual.
At the end of a journey turn the ignition OFF to
avoid a flat battery. The Stop/Start System does
not automatically turn ignition off.
NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (NATS)
The NISSAN Anti Theft System (NATS)* will stop
the engine if someone tries to start the engine with-
out using the registered NATS key.
* Immobilizer
If you failed to start the engine using the NATS Key,
turn the ignition knob to the LOCK position, wait for
5 seconds and turn the key to the START position
again to start the engine.
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System (NATS)” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.
jAMT models
jB AT/CVT models
j1OFF
j2PUSH release button
WARNING
Never turn the ignition knob to the LOCK position
while driving as the steering wheel will lock. This
may cause the driver to lose control of the ve-
hicle and could result in serious damage to the
vehicle or personal injury.
The ignition knob includes an anti-theft steering lock
device.
There is an “OFF” position between the LOCK and
Acc positions, although it is not shown on the lock
cylinder. When the ignition knob is in the “OFF”
position, the steering wheel is not locked. CAUTION
Make sure you carry the Intelligent Key with
you when operating the vehicle.
Never leave the Intelligent Key inside the ve-
hicle when you leave the vehicle.
If the Intelligent Key is too far away from the
driver, the vehicle may not start.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
The ignition lock is designed so that the knob can
ONLY be turned to the LOCK position when the
PUSH release button has first been depressed.
NOTE
The ignition knob warning appears in the ve-
hicle information display and the buzzer
sounds twice when the ignition knob is turned
to the “OFF” position. Depress the PUSH re-
lease button
j2 , then turn the ignition knob to
the LOCK position. See “ Ignition knob warn-
ing (Intelligent Key models)” in the “2. Instru-
ments and controls” section for further details
regarding the functionality of the ignition knob
warning.
When the emergency key is being used, the
PUSH release buttonj2 must be depressed
in order to turn the ignition knob to the LOCK
position although the ignition knob warning
will not appear and the buzzer will not sound.
NSD350
IGNITION KNOB (where fitted)
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CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION
The ignition knob is designed so that it cannot be
turned to the LOCK position until the selector lever
is moved to the P (Park) position. The selector lever
can only be moved from the P (Park) position when
the ignition knob is in the ON position and the
footbrake pedal is depressed.
NOTE
The ignition knob warning appears and a buzzer
sounds twice when the ignition knob is turned to
the “OFF” position. Make sure that the selector
lever is in the P (Park) position, then turn the igni-
tion knob to the LOCK position. See “Warnings
and alerts” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section for further details regarding the function-
ality of the ignition knob warning.
STEERING LOCK
To lock the steering wheel
In the LOCK position, turn the steering wheel 1/6 of
a turn from the straight up position.
To unlock the steering wheel
Depress the brake pedal, push the ignition knob and
turn it towards the Acc position while gently rotating
the steering wheel right or left.
IGNITION KNOB POSITION
LOCK (Normal parking position) (0)
The steering lock can only be locked in this position.
“OFF” (1)
The engine can be turned off without locking the
steering wheel.
Acc (Accessories) (2)
This position activates electrical accessories, such
as the radio, when the engine is not running.
ON (Normal operating position) (3)
This position turns on the ignition system and the
electrical accessories.
START (4)
The engine starter activates and the engine will start.
As soon as the engine has started, release the knob
immediately. It will return to the ON position.
NOTE
For vehicles fitted with Stop/Start System:
When the engine is automatically stopped by the
Stop/Start System the ignition knob can still be
operated as usual.
At the end of a journey turn the ignition OFF to
avoid a flat battery. The Stop/Start System does
not automatically turn ignition off.
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ligent Key, turn the ignition knob to the LOCK posi-
tion, wait for 5 seconds and turn the knob to the
START position again to start the engine.
For additional information, see “NISSAN Anti-Theft
System (NATS)” in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section.1. Apply the handbrake.
2.
Manual transmission models:
Move the gear lever to N (Neutral) position, and
depress the clutch pedal to the floor while start-
ing the engine.
Automatic transmission or Continuously vari-
able transmission models:
Depress the brake pedal and move the selector
lever to the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position.
(P position is preferred). NOTE
The starter is designed not to operate if the
selector lever is out of the P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) position.
3. Models without Intelligent Key: Rotate the steering wheel left to right to release
the ignition lock whilst turning the ignition switch
to the ON position.
Models with Intelligent key:
MT models – keep the clutch pedal
depressed and/or depress the brake pedal
then:
AT or CVT models – depress the brake pedal
then:
1) Push the ignition knob.
2) Rotate the steering wheel left to right to release the ignition lock whilst turning the
ignition knob to the ON position. CAUTION
Make sure you carry the Intelligent Key with
you when operating the vehicle.
If the Intelligent Key is too far away from
the driver, the vehicle may not start.
4. For diesel engine models: Wait until the glow indicator light
goes out.
5. Crank the engine with your foot on the brake pedal, not on the accelerator pedal , by turning
the ignition switch to START.
6. Release the ignition switch when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat
the above procedure.
For petrol engine models:
NOTE
Models with HR16DE engine:
If the engine is very hard to start because it is
flooded, depress the accelerator pedal all the
way to the floor and hold it. Crank the engine
for 5-6 seconds and stop. After cranking the
engine, release the accelerator pedal. Then
crank the engine with your foot off the accel-
erator pedal. Release the ignition switch when
the engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails
to run, repeat the above procedure.
Models with MR20DE engine:
If the engine is very hard to start in extremely
cold or hot weather, or when restarting, de-
press the accelerator pedal a little (approxi-
STARTING THE ENGINE
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the engine. Release the ignition switch and
the accelerator pedal when the engine starts.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more than 15
seconds at a time. If the engine does not start,
turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position
and wait 10 seconds (Petrol engine models)
or 20 seconds (Diesel engine models) before
cranking again, otherwise the starter could be
damaged.
If it becomes necessary to start the engine
with a booster battery and jumper leads, the
instructions and cautions contained in the
“Jump-starting” in the “6. In case of
emergency” section should be carefully fol-
lowed.
7. Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds
after starting. Drive at moderate speed for a short
distance first, especially in cold weather.
WARNING
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the
engine is warming up.
DRIVING WITH MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
CAUTION
Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while
driving. This may cause clutch damage.
Stop your vehicle completely before shifting
into the R (Reverse) position.
When you are shifting from one gear to an-
other, be certain to depress the clutch pedal
all the way to the floor to avoid clashing or
chipping the gears.
Avoid abrupt starts and acceleration for your
safety.
When quick acceleration is required for some
reason, shift to a lower gear and accelerate
until the vehicle reaches the maximum speed
in each gear. Do not exceed the speed limit of
any gear. Pay special attention when acceler-
ating or when shifting into a lower gear on
slippery surfaces. Sudden acceleration or
down shifting could cause the wheels to skid
and result in loss of control.
Shifting
j
A RHD models
jB LHD models
j1Gear lever ring
To change gears, fully depress the clutch pedal,
shift into the appropriate gear, then release the
clutch slowly and smoothly.
NSD340
5–speed MT
NSD292Z
6–speed MT (where fitted)
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
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clutch pedal before operating the gear lever. If the
clutch pedal is not fully depressed before the trans-
mission is shifted, a gear noise may be heard. This
could result in damage to the transmission.
Start the vehicle in 1st gear and shift through the
gears in sequence according to the vehicle speed.Gear shift indicator (where fitted):
The gear shift indicator
jA located in the lower part
of the vehicle information display can help to im-
prove the level of environmentally friendly driving.
Following the gear shift indicator by changing to a
higher (or lower) gear whenever the UP (or DOWN)
arrow is displayed may improve fuel economy
An UP arrow suggests shifting to a higher gear, a
down arrow suggests shifting to a lower gear. However, the driver remains responsible for decid-
ing the most suitable gear according to actual ve-
hicle, road and traffic conditions.
NOTE
No arrow is displayed is some circumstances in-
cluding:
– The actual gear matches recommended gear
– The vehicle speed is approx. 0 km/h
Reverse gear:
To reverse with 5–speed manual transmission,
stop the vehicle and shift the gear lever into the
N (Neutral) position then to the R (Reverse) posi-
tion.
To reverse with 6–speed manual transmission,
proceed as follows:
1) Stop the vehicle.
2) Move the gear lever into the N (Neutral) posi-
tion.
3) Pull and hold the gear lever ring
j1up.
4) Move the gear lever into the R (Reverse) po- sition.
5) Release the gear lever ring and safely drive the vehicle backwards.
The gear lever ring returns to its original posi-
tion when the gear lever is moved to the N
(Neutral) position.
When the gear lever is in the R (Reverse) position,
either the NISSAN Connect monitor (where fitted)
NIC1639
Model with Stop/Start System
NIC1648
Model without Stop/Start System
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