tow NISSAN QASHQAI 2011 User Guide

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WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solution
may freeze on the rear window and obscure your
vision. Warm the rear window with the rear win-
dow defogger before you wash the rear window.
CAUTION
Do not operate the washer continuously for
more than 15 seconds.
Do not operate the washer if the reservoir
tank is empty or frozen.
The rear window wiper and washer can be oper-
ated when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Turn the switch clockwise to the intermittent (
,j1 ) position or continuous (,j2 ) position to
operate the wiper. To operate the rear window washer, push the switch
towards the front of the vehicle
j3 . The rear win-
dow wiper will also operate.
NOTE
When the windscreen wiper switch is in either
the intermittent or AUTO (where fitted), low or
high speed position and the vehicle’s gear lever
is set in Reverse, the rear window wiper comes
on (where fitted).
Wiper drip wipe system (where fitted)
The wiper will also operate once about 3 seconds
after the washer and wiper are operated. This op-
eration is to wipe washer fluid that has dripped on
the windscreen.
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
To defog/defrost the rear window glass, start the
engine and push the (Type A or Type B) switch in.
The indicator light will come on. Push the switch
again to turn the defogger off.
The defogger will turn off automatically after ap-
proximately 15 minutes — if the rear window clears
before this time, push the switch again to turn the
defogger off.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear window,
be careful not to scratch or damage the electri-
cal conductors.
NOTE
When the air conditioner, or rear defogger is
turned on the Stop/Start System will not be acti-
vated (For models with the Stop/Start System).
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DEFOGGER SWITCH
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Even if the headlight switch is off, the headlight low
beam, front side, rear combination and number plate
lights will come on after starting the engine. How-
ever, you cannot change low beam to high beam
when the light switch is off.
When the light switch is turned to the
position,
the headlight low beam will turn off.
Autolight system (AUTO — where fitted)
The autolight system allows the headlights to be set
so they turn on and off automatically. When active,
the autolight system will:
Turn on the headlights, front side, tail, number
plate and instrument panel lights automatically
when it gets dark.
Turn off all the lights when it gets light. To activate the autolight system:
1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO position
j1.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
To disable the autolight system:
Turn the switch to the OFF,
orposition.
Headlight beam select
j
1 To select the high beam when in theposi-
tion, push the lever forward. The high beam
lights come on and the
indicator light
illuminates.
j2 Pull the lever back to select the low beam
(position).
j3Pulling the lever towards you will flash the
headlight high beam, even when the headlight
switch is off.
“Friendly Lighting”
The “Friendly Lighting” function is a convenience
facility. It allows you to provide lighting from the
vehicle after the ignition switch has been turned to
the LOCK position and the headlight switch is in the
OFF or AUTO (where fitted) position. Pulling the
headlight switch toward you once will activate the
headlight for approximately 30 seconds. After that
period of time, it will automatically switch off.
It is possible to pull the headlight switch up to four
times to increase the lighting period up to 2 minutes.
NOTE
The “Friendly Lighting” function can be cancelled
by switching the ignition switch to the Acc or ON
position again.
Battery save function
The battery save feature prevents your vehicle from
discharging the battery after you have left the exter-
nal lights, map lamps or room lamps on when exit-
ing the vehicle. This occurs when the ignition switch
or ignition knob is in the “OFF” or LOCK position.
NOTE
The next time the engine is started the external
lights, map lamps or room lamp will come on
again
NIC1303Z
NIC1304Z
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on the use of lights.To clean the headlights, pull the windscreen washer
switch towards you while the headlight switch is in
the
position and the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
NOTE
The headlight cleaner will automatically operate
every fifth operation of the wiper and washer
switch.
See “Wiper and washer switch” earlier in this sec-
tion
CAUTION
Do not operate the cleaner continuously for
more than 15 seconds.
Do not operate the cleaner if the washer fluid
reservoir is empty or frozen.
See “Window washer fluid/headlight cleaner fluid
(where fitted)” in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section for details on refilling the res-
ervoir tank. Push the switch on to warn other drivers when you
must stop or park under emergency conditions. All
direction indicator lights will flash.
NIC1519
HEADLIGHT CLEANER
(where fitted)
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH
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WARNING
Super Lock system equipped models:
Failure to follow the precautions below may lead
to hazardous situations. Make sure the Super
Lock system activation is always conducted
safely.
When the vehicle is occupied, never lock the
doors with the integrated keyfob. Doing so
will trap the occupants, since the Super Lock
system prevents the doors from being opened
from the inside of the vehicle.
Only operate the integrated keyfob “LOCK”
button when there is a clear view of the ve-
hicle. This is to prevent anybody from being
trapped inside the vehicle through the Super
Lock system activation.
Pressing the “LOCK” button
on the integrated
keyfob or locking the doors using one of the outside
door lock switches (Intelligent Key models) will acti-
vate the Super Lock system.
When the Super Lock system is active, none of the
doors can be opened from inside the vehicle. This
provides additional security in case of theft or break-
in.
The Super Lock system will be released when all
the doors are unlocked using the integrated keyfob
or an outside door lock switch (Intelligent Key mod-
els).
Emergency situations
If the Super Lock system is activated while you are
inside the vehicle, for example by a traffic accident
or other unexpected circumstances, follow the in-
structions below.
To release the Super Lock system:
– Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to the ON position.
All doors can now be unlocked and opened from
inside the vehicle.
– Remove the key from the ignition switch and un- lock the doors using the integrated keyfob “UN-
LOCK” button
.
All doors can now be opened from inside the
vehicle.
To unlock and open the driver’s door from
inside the vehicle while the Super Lock system
is active:
1. Open or break the driver’s door window.
2. Insert the key into the outside door key cylinder and turn it towards the rear of the vehicle.
3. The driver’s door will unlock and can now be opened from inside the vehicle.
Locking without activating the Super
Lock system
WARNING
Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when leav-
ing the vehicle.
Locking the doors using the door key cylinder or
power door lock switch will not activate the Super
Lock system. See “Power door lock switch” later in
this section for further information.
LOCKING/UNLOCKING WITH THE
KEY (vehicle dead battery)
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, do not leave the key
inside the vehicle.
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle
and always be sure you have your keys with
you when leaving. If an emergency occurs it
may be more difficult to help them otherwise.
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DOOR LOCKS
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-9

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side using the key/emergency key if the vehicle’s
battery is dead.
To lock the door, insert the key into the driver’s door
key cylinder and turn it towards the front of the ve-
hicle
j1.
To unlock the door, turn the key towards the rear of
the vehicle
j2.
See “Ignition knob (where fitted)” in the “5. Starting
and driving” section for instructions on accessing
the Intelligent Key system Emergency key.
CAUTION
The alarm system will be triggered when the door
is opened using the key (NISSAN alarm equipped
models). To stop the alarm, turn the ignition key
to the ON position or press the unlock
button
on the integrated keyfob.
Initialising the system after vehicle
battery loading or replacement
After recharging or replacing the battery, you should
release (initialise) the system by:
Inserting the key into the ignition switch and then
turning it to the ON position.
Unlocking the vehicle using the integrated key-
fob.
INSIDE DOOR HANDLE
To unlock and open the door, pull the inside door
handle as illustrated.
With Super Lock (where fitted)
The door cannot be opened when the Super Lock
system is activated.
POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
j
1 Press to lock
j2Press to unlock
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, do not leave the key
inside the vehicle.
The power door lock switch, located on the centre
console, can be used to lock
j1 or unlockj2all
doors simultaneously from inside the vehicle.
The switch will illuminate when the doors are locked.
A chime will sound and the doors will not lock if the
power door lock switch is pressed while any door
other than the driver’s door is open.
NOTE
Models without the Super Lock system: If a door
is manually opened from inside after having
pressed the integrated keyfob “LOCK” button, the
door will unlock, but the power door lock switch
will remain illuminated.
Locking the doors when leaving the
vehicle
It is possible to lock all doors using the power door
lock switch when leaving the vehicle:
1. Open the driver’s door, remove the key from the ignition or the Intelligent Key (where fitted) from
the passenger compartment.
2. Press the “LOCK” side of the power door lock switch
j1.
– All doors except the driver’s door lock
SPA2531Z
NPA952
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The positionjC is shown further than the positionjB in the display. However, the positionjC is actu-
ally at the same distance as the positionjA . The
vehicle may hit the object when moving toward the
position
jA if the object projects over the actual
moving course.
HOW TO ADJUST THE SCREEN
VIEW
To adjust the display brightness of the Around View
Monitor, use the settings described in the sepa-
rately provided NISSAN Connect owner’s manual.
Do not adjust the settings while the vehicle is mov-
ing. Make sure the handbrake is firmly applied.
OPERATING TIPS
The screen displayed on the Around View Moni-
tor will automatically return to the previous screen
3 minutes after the button has been
pushed while the gear selector lever is in a posi-
tion other than the R (Reverse) position.
The display of images on the screen may be
delayed after screens are switched. Objects in
the Around View Monitor may be distorted mo-
mentarily until the Around View Monitor screen
is displayed completely.
When the temperature is extremely high or low,
the screen may not display objects clearly. This
is not a malfunction.
When strong light directly shines on the camera,
objects may not be displayed clearly. This is not
a malfunction.
Vertical lines may be seen in objects on the
screen due to light reflections. This is not a mal-
function.
The screen may flicker under fluorescent light.
This is not a malfunction.
The colours of objects on the Around View Moni-
tor may differ somewhat from those of the actual
object.
Objects on the monitor may not be clear and the
colour of the object may differ in a dark location
or at night. This is not a malfunction.
There may be differences in clearness between
each camera view of the bird’s-eye view.
If dirt, rain or snow attaches to the camera, the
Around View Monitor may not display objects
clearly. Clean the camera.
CAUTION
Do not scratch lenses when cleaning the cam-
era.
Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner to clean
the camera. This will cause discolouration. To
clean the camera, wipe with a cloth that has
been dampened with a diluted mild cleaning
agent and then wipe with a dry cloth.
Do not damage the camera because the monitor
screen may be adversely affected.
Do not use wax on the camera window. Wipe off
any wax with a clean cloth that has been damp-
ened with a mild detergent diluted with water.
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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 During the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles), follow these
recommendations for the future reliability and
economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow the
recommendations may result in shortened engine
life and reduced engine performance.
Avoid driving for long periods at a constant
speed, either fast or slow.
Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
Avoid quick starts.
Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500
miles).
NOTE
Models with K9K diesel engine will achieve top
performance only after approximately 5,000 km
(3,000 miles).
WARNING
The driving characteristics of your vehicle can be
changed remarkably by any additional load and
its distribution as well as by adding optional
equipment (trailer couplings, roof racks, etc.).
Your driving style and speed have to be adjusted
accordingly. Especially when carrying heavy
loads, your speed must be reduced adequately.
Make sure the area around the vehicle is free of
obstacles.
Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant,
brake and clutch fluid, and window washer fluid
as frequently as possible, at least whenever you
refuel.
Visually inspect tyres for their appearance and
condition. Also check the tyre pressure for
proper inflation.
Maintenance items in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section should be checked peri-
odically.
Check that all windows and light lenses are
clean.
Check that all doors are closed.
Position the seat and adjust the head restraints.
Adjust the inside and outside mirrors.
Fasten your seat belt and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
Check the operation of the warning/indicator
lights when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position.
Do not place hard or heavy objects on the dash-
board or rear parcel shelf in order to prevent
injury in the event of a sudden stop.
RUNNING-IN SCHEDULE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
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rate than other types of vehicles.
They have higher ground clearance than passenger
cars to make them capable of performing in a wide
variety of on-pavement and off-road applications.
This gives them a higher centre of gravity than ordi-
nary cars. An advantage of higher ground clearance
is a better view of the road, allowing you to antici-
pate problems. However, they are not designed for
cornering at the same speeds as conventional two-
wheel drive (2WD) vehicles any more than low-slung
sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily
under off-road conditions. If possible, avoid sharp
turns or abrupt manoeuvres, 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. In a rollover accident an
unbelted person is significantly more likely to be
injured than a person who is wearing a seat belt.NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM
The three-way catalyst is an emission control device
installed in the exhaust system. In the converter,
exhaust gases are burned at high temperatures to
help reduce pollutants.
CAUTION
The exhaust gas and the exhaust system are
very hot. While the engine is running, keep
people or flammable materials away from the
exhaust pipe.
Do not stop or park the vehicle over flam-
mable materials such as dry grass, waste pa-
per or rags, as they may burn easily.
When parking, ensure that people or flam-
mable materials are kept away from the ex-
haust pipe.
TO HELP PREVENT DAMAGE
CAUTION
Use UNLEADED PETROL ONLY, specifically
the recommended type. For details, see “Ca-
pacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in
the “9. Technical information” section.
Do not use leaded petrol. Leaded petrol will
seriously damage three-way catalyst.
Deposits from leaded petrol will seriously re-
duce the three-way catalyst’s ability to help
reduce exhaust pollutants.
Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunctions in
the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical sys-
tems can cause over-rich fuel flow into the
converter, causing it to overheat.
Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level.
Running out of fuel could cause the engine to
misfire, damaging the three-way catalyst.
Do not keep driving if the engine misfires, or
if noticeable loss of performance or other un-
usual operating conditions are detected. Have
the vehicle inspected promptly by a NISSAN
dealer or qualified workshop.
Do not race the engine while warming it up.
Do not push or tow your vehicle to start the
engine.
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING PRECAUTIONS THREE-WAY CATALYST (Petrol
engine models)
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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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