ignition NISSAN QASHQAI 2012 Repair Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover
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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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
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CARE WHEN DRIVING IGNITION SWITCH
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine unlock the steering wheel, insert the ignition key and
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.
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IGNITION KNOB (where fitted)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OR
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine EMERGENCY KEY – INTELLIGENT
KEY DEAD BATTERY SITUATION
j
1Slide the locking pin to the unlock position.
j2Remove the Intelligent Key cap as illustrated.
j3Unfold the keyjA.
j4Remove the ignition knob key slot cap with a
suitable tool.
j5Insert the emergency keyjA into the ignition
switch as illustrated.
j6 Proceed with the emergency key as described
in “Ignition switch” earlier in this section. On
AT or CVT models, when the ignition knob can-
not be turned to the LOCK position, proceed as fol-
lows:
j1 Slide the locking pin to the unlock position.
j2Remove the Intelligent Key cap as illustrated.
j3Unfold the keyjA.
j4Remove the ignition knob key slot cap with a
suitable tool.
j5Insert the emergency keyjA into the ignition
switch as illustrated.
j6 Move the selector lever to the P (Park) posi-
tion.
j7Turn the emergency key slightly in the ON
direction.
j8Turn the emergency key to the LOCK position.
j9Remove the emergency key.
If the key is removed from the ignition switch, the
selector lever cannot be moved from P (Park). 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.
NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (NATS)
The NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS)* will stop
the engine if someone tries to start the engine with-
out the registered Intelligent Key.
* Immobilizer
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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-
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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.
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5–speed MT
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DRIVING THE VEHICLE
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gear.
3. Release the handbrake and footbrake, then gradually start the vehicle in motion by pressing
the accelerator pedal.
The automatic transmission or continuously variable
transmission is designed so that the footbrake pedal
MUST be depressed before shifting from P (Park)
to any drive position while the ignition switch is ON.
Shifting
j
A LHD models
jB RHD models
To move the selector lever:
mPush the button while depressing the
brake pedal.
mPush the button to shift.
mShift without depressing the brake
pedal.
Push the button to shift into P (Park) or R (Reverse).
All other positions can be selected without pushing
the button.
P (Park):
Use this position when the vehicle is parked or when
starting the engine. Always make sure that the ve-
hicle is completely stopped before moving the se-
lector lever into the P (Park) position. For maximum
safety, the footbrake pedal must be depressed be-
fore moving the selector lever into the P (Park) posi-
tion. Use this position together with the handbrake.
When parking on a hill, first depress the footbrake
pedal, apply the handbrake and then shift into the P
(Park) position.
R (Reverse):
CAUTION
Shift into this position only after the vehicle has
completely stopped.
Use this position to reverse the vehicle.
When the selector lever is in the R (Reverse) posi-
tion, either the NISSAN Connect monitor (where fit-
ted) or the ultra sonic parking sensor (where fitted)
will be activated. For details, see “Rear-view moni-
tor (where fitted)” in the “4. Display screen, heater and air conditioner, and audio system” section,
“Around view monitor (where fitted)” in the “4. Dis-
play screen, heater and air conditioner, and audio
system” section or “Ultrasonic Parking Sensor
(where fitted)” later in this section.
N (Neutral):
Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged. The
engine can be started in this position. You may shift
to N and restart a stalled engine while driving the
vehicle.
D (Drive):
Use this position for all normal forward driving.
Gear shift indicator:
The gear shift indicator
jA located in the lower part
of the vehicle information display shows the current
position of the transmission.
It shows the P,R,N,D modes when the transmission
is in auto mode. It shows the gear number when the
transmission is in manual mode.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Manual shift mode
When the selector lever is shifted from D (Drive) to
the manual shift gate with the vehicle stopped or
while driving, the transmission enters manual shift
mode. Shift range can be selected manually.
In manual shift mode, the selected gear is displayed
on the position indicator in the combination meter.
Shift ranges up or down one by one as follows:
1st⇔2nd ⇔3rd ⇔4th ⇔5th ⇔6th
When shifting up, move the selector lever to the
+ (up) side. (Shifts to higher range).
When shifting down, move the selector lever to
the – (down) side. (Shifts to lower range).
Moving the selector lever rapidly to the same
side twice will shift the ranges in succession.
Use the 1st position when driving slowly on steep
hills, slow driving through deep snow, sand or
mud, or for maximum engine braking on steep
downhill grades.
Use the 2nd, 3rd or 4th position when driving
steep hills or for engine braking on steep down-
hill grades.
Use the 5th position for driving up or down long
slopes.
Use the 6th position for all normal forward driv-
ing. However, you need to shift down the gears
when accelerating or passing another vehicle.
When cancelling manual shift mode, return the
selector lever to the D (Drive) position. The trans-
mission returns to the normal driving mode.
In manual shift mode, the transmission may
not shift to the selected gear under certain
circumstances. This helps maintain driving
performance and reduces the chance of ve-
hicle damage or loss of control.
If the engine is revving up to a hazardous
speed in manual shift mode, the transmission
may shift up automatically. When the vehicle
speed decreases, the transmission automati-
cally shifts down and shifts to 1st gear before
the vehicle comes to a stop.
Accelerator downshift – In the D (Drive)
position
For rapid passing or driving uphill, fully depress the
accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts the trans-
mission down into a lower gear, depending on the
vehicle speed.
Shift lock release
If the battery is discharged, the selector lever can-
not be moved from the P (Park) position even with
the brake pedal depressed and the ignition switch in
the ON position.
To move the selector lever, remove the cap
j1
(where fitted) then push the shift lock release button
jA with a suitable toolj2 (as illustrated) and press
the selector lever buttonj3 . It is now possible to
move the selector lever to the N (Neutral) position
j4.
For your safety, make sure the handbrake is applied
and the brake pedal is depressed during the opera-
tion.
If there is any problem moving the lever out of the P
(Park) position, have a NISSAN dealer or qualified
workshop to check the automatic transmission sys-
tem as soon as possible.
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Cap (where fitted)
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