warning lights NISSAN QASHQAI 2008 Owners Manual

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(RHD) MODELS
1.Driver’s main power window switch (P. 2-35)
2. Vents (P. 4-12)
3. Headlight and turn signal switch (P. 2-24)
4. Horn (P. 2-29)
5. Meters, gauges, and warning/indicator lights
(P. 2-2, 2-3)
6. Wiper/washer switch (P. 2-21)
Headlight cleaner*
1(P. 2-28)
7. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-28)
8. Passenger power window switch (P. 2-36)
9. ESP OFF switch*
1(P. 5-40)
Headlight aiming control*
1(P. 2-27)
Outside mirror folding switch*
1(P. 3-18)
Outside mirror remote control (P. 3-18)
Stop/Start System OFF switch* (P. 5-21)
10. Fuse box (P. 8-23)
11. Steering wheel switches*
1
Audio control*1(P. 4-43)
Cruise control*
1(P. 5-29)
Speed limiter*
1(P. 5-31)
Trip computer display control*
1(P. 2-16)
12. Bonnet lock release lever (P. 3-14) Fuel filler lid opener lever (P. 3-15)
13. Steering wheel lock lever (P. 4-16)
14. Ignition switch or Ignition knob (Intelligent Key
models) (P. 5-6, 5-8)
15. Climate controls (P. 4-12)
16. High level vent control*
1(P. 4-12)
Storage*
1(P. 4-31)
17. Gear selector lever (P. 5-12)
18. Handbrake (P. 3-16)
19. 4WD mode control*
1(P. 5-24)
Power door lock switch (P. 3-10)
Seat heater switches*
1(P. 2-29)
20. Power outlet (P. 2-30)
21. Audio system (P. 4-21, 4-23)
NISSAN Connect*
2
Rear–view monitor*1(P. 4-2)
Around view monitor*
1(P. 4-4)
22. Glove box (P. 2-31)
23. Front passenger air bag deactivate switch
(P. 1-17)
*
1where fitted
*2Refer to the separately provided NISSAN Con-
nect Owner’s Manual.
See the page number indicated in parentheses
for operating details.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine j1Tachometer (P. 2-2)
j2Warning/indicator lights (P. 2-3)
j3Turn signal (P. 2-26)
Hazard warning indicator lights (P. 2-28)
j4Outside temperature display/Clock display.
Clock setting, see (P. 2-19)
j5Vehicle information display (P. 2-11)
j6Speedometer (P. 2-2)
j7Engine coolant temperature gauge (P. 2-2)
j8switch (Twin trip odometer control and
brightness level control) (P. 2-11)
j9 Odometer/Twin trip odometer display
(P. 2-16)
j10Gear indicator (CVT and AT models only)
(P. 2-14)
j11switch (Settings control and trip computer
control) (P. 2-11)
j12Fuel gauge (P. 2-2)
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METERS AND GAUGES
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINTS (front
seats)
WARNING
Always adjust the head restraints properly as
specified in the previous section. Failure to do
so can reduce the effectiveness of the active
head restraint.
Active head restraints are designed to supple-
ment other safety systems. Always wear seat
belts. No system can prevent all injuries in an
accident.
Do not attach anything to the head restraint
stalks. Doing so could impair the active head
restraint’s function.
The head restraint moves forward utilising the force
that the seatback receives from the occupant in a
rear-end collision. The movement of the head re-
straint helps support the occupant’s head by reduc- ing its backward movement and by helping to ab-
sorb some of the forces that may lead to whiplash
type injuries.
Active head restraints are effective for collisions at
low to medium speeds in which it is said that whip-
lash injury occurs most.
Active head restraints operate only in certain rear-
end collisions. After the collision, the head restraints
return to their original positions.
Properly adjust the active head restraints as de-
scribed in the previous section.
WARNING
7–seater: Seat belts for 3rd row seats are not
part of the seat belt warning monitoring system.
SEAT BELT WARNINGS
jA Driver and front passenger
The seat belt warning lights, located in the instru-
ment paneljA , will light up if the driver and/or front
passenger seat belts have not been fastened. See
“Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders” in
the “2. Instruments and controls” section for further
details.
jB Rear passengers
The rear passenger seat belt warning is shown in
the vehicle information displayjB . See “Vehicle in-
formation display” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section.
The seat belt warning alerts the driver and/or front
passenger if a (rear) seat belt is not securely fas-
SPA1025Z
NPA1051
SEAT BELTS
1-6Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section
contains important information concerning the driver
and front passenger air bags, side air bags, curtain
air bags and pre-tensioner seat belt system.
Front air bag system:this system can help cushion
the impact force to the face and chest of the driver
and front passenger in certain frontal collisions.
NOTE
For further information about the front passen-
ger air bag deactivation system see “Front pas-
senger air bag deactivation system” later in this
section.
Side air bag system: this system can help cushion
the impact force to the chest area of the driver and
front passenger in certain side impact collisions.
The side air bag is designed to inflate on the side
where the vehicle is impacted.
Curtain air bag system: this system can help cush-
ion the impact force to the head of an occupant in
the front and rear outer seating position. Curtain air
bags are designed to inflate on the side where the
vehicle is impacted.
SRS is designed to supplementthe crash protec-
tion provided by the driver and front passenger seat
belts and is not designed to substitute them. Seat
belts should always be correctly worn and the driver
and front passenger seated a suitable distance away
from the steering wheel, instrument panel and front
door finishers. For additional information, see “Seat
belts” earlier in this section.
After turning the ignition switch to the ON or START position, the air bag warning light will illu-
minate. The air bag warning light will turn off
after approximately 7 seconds if the system is
operational. See “Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section
for further details.
The air bag will operate only when the ignition
switch is in the ON or START position.
WARNING
Driver and front passenger air bags:
The air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the
event of a side impact, rear impact, roll over,
or lower severity frontal collision. Always wear
your seat belts to help reduce the risk or se-
verity of injury in various kinds of accidents.
The seat belts and the air bags are most ef-
fective when you are sitting back and upright
in the seat. Air bags inflate with great force. If
you are unrestrained, leaning forward, sitting
sideways or out of position in any way, you
are at greater risk of injury or death in a crash
and may also receive serious or fatal injuries
from the air bag if you are up against it when
it inflates.
WARNING
Never let children ride unrestrained or extend
their hands or face out of the window. Do not
attempt to hold them on your lap or in your
arms. Some examples of dangerous riding
positions are shown in the previous illustra-
tions.
Children may be severely injured or killed if
not properly restrained when the supplemen-
tal front air bags or supplemental side air bags
inflate. Preteens and children should be prop-
erly restrained in the rear seat if possible.
NPA926Z
Correct (rear) seating positions
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (air bag system)
Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-13

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Instruments and controls
Meters and gauges .................................................. 2-2
Speedometer...................................................... 2-2
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 2-2
Tachometer ........................................................ 2-2
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................... 2-2
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ........ 2-3 Checking bulbs .................................................. 2-3
Warning lights .................................................... 2-3
Indicator lights .................................................... 2-7
Audible reminders............................................... 2-9
Vehicle information display ....................................... 2-11 Warnings and alerts............................................ 2-12
Odometer/twin trip odometer .............................. 2-16
Brightness control .............................................. 2-16
Trip computer ..................................................... 2-16
Settings menu .................................................... 2-18
Cruise control/Speed limiter indicator (where
fitted).................................................................. 2-21
Wiper and washer switch ........................................ 2-21 Windscreen ........................................................ 2-22
Rear window ...................................................... 2-23
Defogger switch ...................................................... 2-23 Rear window defogger ....................................... 2-23
Outside mirror defogger (where fitted) ................ 2-24
Headlight and turn signal switch............................... 2-24 Xenon headlights (where fitted) ........................... 2-24
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-24
Turn signal switch ............................................... 2-26
Fog light switch ....................................................... 2-26 Front fog light (where fitted) ................................ 2-26 Rear fog light ...................................................... 2-27
Headlight aiming control .......................................... 2-27 Headlight aiming control switch (where fitted) ..... 2-27
Automatic aiming control (xenon headlights) ........ 2-27
Headlight cleaner (where fitted) ............................... 2-28
Hazard warning flasher switch ................................. 2-28
Horn ........................................................................\
2-29
Seat heating (where fitted) ....................................... 2-29
Power outlet ............................................................ 2-30
Storage ................................................................... 2-31 Storage trays ...................................................... 2-31
Glove box ........................................................... 2-31
Console box ....................................................... 2-32
Cup holders ....................................................... 2-32
Bottle holder ....................................................... 2-32
Map pocket (where fitted) ................................... 2-32
Seat pocket (where fitted)................................... 2-32
Roof rail (where fitted) ........................................ 2-32
Rear parcel shelf (where fitted) ................................ 2-33
Tonneau cover (where fitted).................................... 2-33
Windows ................................................................. 2-34 Power windows .................................................. 2-34
C-View® glass roof (where fitted) ............................ 2-36 Sunshade operation ............................................ 2-36
System reinitialisation.......................................... 2-37
Interior lights ............................................................ 2-37 Front Room light ................................................. 2-37
Map lights (where fitted) ..................................... 2-38
Rear room/reading light ...................................... 2-38
Luggage compartment light ................................ 2-38

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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
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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.
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(where fitted)
The SLIP indicator blinks when the Electronic Sta-
bility Programme (ESP) system is operating, thus
alerting the driver to the fact that the road surface is
slippery and the vehicle is nearing its traction limits.
You may feel or hear the system working, this is nor-
mal.
The light will continue to blink for a few seconds
after the ESP system stops limiting wheel spin.
Front fog light indicator light
(where fitted)
The light comes on when the front fog lights are
switched on.
Rear fog light indicator light
The light comes on when the rear fog light is
switched on.
High beam indicator light
This light comes on when the headlight high beam
is on and goes out when the low beam is selected.
Dipped beam indicator light
This light comes on when the switch is turned to the
position:The headlights will come on and front
side, tail, number plate and instrument lights remain
on.
Side light and headlight indicator
light
This light comes on when the side light or headlight
position is selected. See “Headlight and turn signal
switch” later in this section for further details.
SPORT mode indicator light
(where fitted)
The SPORT mode indicator light illuminates when
the SPORT mode is turned ON. See “SPORT mode
switch” in the “5. Starting and driving” section for
the use of the SPORT mode switch.
Trailer direction indicator light
The light will light up whenever an additional electri-
cal load is detected by the direction indicator sys-
tem.
For additional information, see “Trailer towing” in
the “5. Starting and driving” section.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The direction indicator lights will flash when the turn
signal switch or hazard warning flasher switch is
turned on. See “Headlight and turn signal switch”
later in this sectionand see “Hazard warning flasher
switch” later in this section for further details.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Door open reminder chime
The chime will sound if any door other than the driv-
er’s door is left open and the power door lock switch
is held down.
Intelligent Key models: The external buzzer will
sound if the vehicle is being locked remotely or us-
ing an outside door lock switch and any door is
open.
Handbrake reminder buzzer
A buzzer will sound when driving away if the hand-
brake has not been released.
Light reminder chime
A chime will sound for 10 seconds if the driver’s
door is opened while the external lights are turned
on and the ignition switch is in the “OFF” or LOCK
position.
See “Headlight and turn signal switch” later in this
section for further details on the headlight operation.
Fog light reminder chime
A chime will sound if the ignition switch is in the
“OFF” or LOCK position and the headlight switch is
in the AUTO position (where fitted) and the fog lights
are left on.
See “Headlight and turn signal switch” later in this
section for further details.
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(where fitted)
The outside rear-view mirrors will be defogged when
the defogger switch is activated.
XENON HEADLIGHTS (where fitted)
WARNING
HIGH VOLTAGE
When xenon headlights are on, they produce
a high voltage. To prevent an electric shock,
never attempt to modify or disassemble. Al-
ways have your xenon headlights replaced at
an authorised NISSAN dealer or qualified
workshop.
Xenon headlights provide considerably more
light than conventional headlights. If they are
not correctly aimed, they might temporarily
blind an oncoming driver or the driver ahead
of you and cause a serious accident. If head-
lights are not aimed correctly, immediately
take your vehicle to a NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop and have the headlights ad-
justed correctly.
When the xenon headlight is initially turned on, its
brightness or colour varies slightly. However, the
colour and brightness will soon stabilise.
The life of xenon headlights will be shortened by
frequent on-off operation. It is generally desir-
able not to turn off the headlights for short inter-
vals (for example, when the vehicle stops at a
traffic signal).
If the xenon headlight bulb is close to burning
out, the brightness will drastically decrease, the
light will start blinking, or the colour of the light will become reddish. If one or more of the above
signs occur, contact a NISSAN dealer or quali-
fied workshop.
NISSAN recommends you to consult the local regu-
lations concerning the use of lights.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting
Turn the switch to themposition:
j1 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:
j2 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.
NIC1302Z
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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on. For additional information, see “Warning/indica-
tor lights and audible reminders” earlier in this sec-
tion.
To turn the front fog lights off, turn the fog light
switch to the OFF position.
REAR FOG LIGHT
The rear fog light should only be used when visibility
is seriously reduced – generally, to less than 100 m
(328 ft).
TypejA (without front fog lights)
To turn the rear fog light on:
1. Turn the headlight switch to the
position.
2. Turn the fog light switch to the
positionj1:
– The rear fog light and indicator light will come on
– The fog light switch will return to the “OFF” posi- tion ( —)
To turn the rear fog light off:
Turn the fog light switch to the
positionj1 again:
– The rear fog light and indicator light will switch off
– The fog light switch will return to the “OFF” posi- tion ( —) NOTE
If the headlight switch is turned from the
position, the rear fog light will switch off auto-
matically.
TypejB (with front fog lights)
To turn the rear fog light on:
1. Turn the headlight switch to the
orposition.
2. Turn the fog light switch to the
positionj2:
– The rear and front fog lights and both indicator lights will come on
– The fog light switch will return to the
positionj1
To turn the rear fog light off:
Turn the fog light switch to the
positionj2
again:
– The rear fog light and indicator light will switch off
– The fog light switch will return to the
position
NOTE
If the headlight switch is turned to the OFF posi-
tion, the rear fog light will switch off automati-
cally.
For additional information, see “Warning/indicator
lights and audible reminders” earlier in this section.
HEADLIGHT AIMING CONTROL
SWITCH (where fitted)
Depending on the number of occupants in the ve-
hicle and the load it is carrying, the headlight axis
may be higher than desired. If the vehicle is travel-
ling on a hilly road, the headlights may directly hit the
rear-view mirror of the vehicle ahead or the wind-
screen of an oncoming vehicle. The light axis can be
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
(xenon headlights)
Vehicles with xenon headlights are equipped with
an automatic levelling system. The headlight axis is
controlled automatically.
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HEADLIGHT AIMING CONTROL
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