100 NISSAN QASHQAI 2012 Owners Manual

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Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving.
The seat may move suddenly and could cause
loss of control of the vehicle.
After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to
make sure it is securely locked.
The seatback should not be reclined any more
than needed for comfort. Seat belts are most
effective when the passenger sits well back
and upright in the seat. If the seatback is re-
clined, the risk of sliding under the lap belt
and being injured is increased.
When returning the seatbacks to the upright
position, be certain that they are completely
secured in the latched position. If they are not
completely secured, passengers may be in-
jured in an accident or sudden stop. When
operating the seatback release always rock
the seatback afterward to check that it is
locked.
When the vehicle is being used to carry cargo,
properly secure all cargo to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo
higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop
or collision, unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.
Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage area
or on the rear seat when it is in the folded-
down position. Use of these areas by passen-
gers without proper restraints could result in
serious injury in an accident or sudden stop.
Closely supervise children when they are
around the vehicle to prevent them from play-
ing and being locked in the luggage compart-
ment where they could be seriously injured.
Keep the vehicle locked with the rear seat-
back securely latched when not in use, and
prevent children from having access to the
vehicle’s keys.FRONT SEATS
Adjustment
j
1Slide the seat forward and backward
j2Reclining the seatback
j3Lift or lower the seat (driver’s side only)
j4Lumbar support (where fitted)
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SEATS
1-2Safety — seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Never install a child restraint in the front seat
without first deactivating the front passenger
air bag. An inflating supplemental front air bag
could seriously injure or kill your child. For
additional information, see “Child restraints”
later in this section.
WARNING
Side and curtain air bags:
The side and curtain air bag ordinarily will not
inflate in the event of a frontal impact, rear
impact or lower severity side collision. Always
wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or
severity of injury in various kinds of accidents.
The seat belts, side and curtain air bags are
most effective when you are sitting well back
and upright in the seat. Side and curtain air
bags inflate with great force. Do not allow any-
one to place hands, legs or face near the side
and curtain air bags. Do not allow anyone sit- ting in the front seat to extend their hand out
of the window or lean against the door.
When sitting in the rear seat, do not hold onto
the seatback of the front seat. If the side air
bag inflates, the occupant may be seriously
injured. Be especially careful with children,
who should always be properly restrained.
Do not use seat covers on the front seatbacks.
They may interfere with side air bag inflation.
NOTE
For an overview see “Air bag system ” in the “0. Il-
lustrated table of contents” section.
AIR BAG SYSTEM
Front air bags
The driver’s air bag is located in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger air bag is
mounted in the dashboard above the glove box. The
air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity
frontal collisions, although they may inflate if the
forces in another type of collision are similar to those
of a higher severity frontal impact. They may not
inflate in certain frontal collisions. Conclusions
should not be drawn on the air bag’s operation ac-
cording to the vehicle’s state.
When the supplemental front air bags inflate, a fairly
loud noise may be heard, followed by a release of
smoke. This smoke is not harmful and does not indi-
cate a fire. However, care should be taken not to
inhale it, as it may cause irritation and choking. Oc- cupants with a history of breathing difficulties, such
as asthma, should get fresh air promptly.
Side and curtain air bags
The supplemental side air bags are located in the
outside of the seatback of the front seats. The
supplemental curtain air bags are located in the roof
side trims. The supplemental side air bags and cur-
tain air bags are designed to inflate in higher sever-
ity side collisions, although they may inflate if the
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7–seater
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine However reset is possible (only after the oil was
changed) using the [Service] menu item in the
[Settings] menu. See “[Maintenance]” later in this
section
Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer
or qualified workshop if these conditions occur.
j20Distance to maintenance alert
(where fitted)
This alert reminds when maintenance is due in the
shown distance. The alert is shown for 10 seconds
at ignition ON, when the distance to the next main-
tenance interval is below 5000 km (3100 Miles).
The message is shown until the steering wheel
switch
ji (where fitted) is pressed.
NOTE
Visit a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop
before the maintenance due alertj19reaches
0 km (miles) to perform maintenance (oil
change).
The maintenance interval will reduce faster
with certain types of driving, especially at low
speeds in urban conditions.
j21Tyre change alert
You can set a distance for changing tyres. See
“[Maintenance]” later in this section
j22Maintenance alert
You can set a distance for a non specific mainte-
nance item. See “[Maintenance]” later in this sec-
tion
j23Low temperature warning
If, during driving, the temperature falls below 4ºC
this alert will appear to indicate low outside air tem-
perature. You can switch the low temperature warn-
ing [On] or [Off]. See “[Units]” later in this section
CAUTION
Even if the alert is not on, there is no guarantee
that the road is free of hazards caused by in-
clement weather.
NOTE
The outside air temperature sensor is located at
the front of the vehicle. At low speeds the sensor
can be affected by engine heat, heat reflected
from the road surface and exhaust from other
vehicles, these influences can cause the display
to be inaccurate. To compensate, the outside air
temperature display is designed to react slowly
to increasing temperatures, but quickly to falling
temperatures.
j24Low fuel warning
This warning appears when the fuel level in the tank
is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is convenient,
preferably before the fuel gauge reaches the empty
position. For more information, see “Fuel gauge”
earlier in this section.
j25Driver alert
This warning appears when the previously set time
for a break is reached. You can set the time for up
to 6 hours in the setting menu. (See “Settings menu”
later in this section.)
Stop/Start System (where fitted)
For more information, see “Stop/Start System
(where fitted)” in the “5. Starting and driving” sec-
tion
j26Engine stop:
If the engine stops when the Stop/Start System is
activated, the message is shown.
j27Auto start deactivation:
If the engine stops when the Stop/Start System is
activated, and will not start automatically, the mes-
sage is shown.
j28System fault:
If the Stop/Start System is activated, but does not
operate correctly, the message is shown. Visit a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
Activating or deactivating using the Stop/Start
System OFF switch:
Using the Stop/Start System OFF switch activates
or deactivates the Stop/Start System. This is shown
in the vehicle information display:
j29 :The Stop/Start System OFF switch is
pushed to the “ON” position.
j30 :The Stop/Start System OFF switch is pushed to
the “OFF” position.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ODOMETER/TWIN TRIP ODOMETER
The odometer and twin trip odometer are displayed
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Odometer
The odometerjA records the total distance the ve-
hicle has been driven.
Twin trip odometer
The twin trip odometerjB records the distance of 2
individual trips (Trip A and Trip B).
Changing the display:
Briefly press the
switchjC to change the dis-
play as follows.
Trip A→ Trip B→ TripA
Resetting the trip odometer:
Press and hold the
switch for approximately 1
second to reset the selected trip (Trip Aor Trip B).
BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
Rotate theswitchjC anticlockwise to brighten
or clockwise to dim the instrument lighting level.
NOTE
Brightness cannot be set when the headlight
switch is in the OFF position.
TRIP COMPUTER
The trip computer is controlled using theswitch
or the steering wheel switchji (where fitted).
The trip computer contains the following items:
[Fuel Economy] →[Average speed] →[Driving dis-
tance] →[Elapsed time] →[Range] (km or MILES)
→ [Settings][→ CO2 Saved] (where fitted) →[Fuel
Economy]
Short press to change the information that is
being displayed.
Push and hold (up until 3 seconds) resets the
current item that is displayed (except [Settings]
and [Range]).
Push and hold over 3 seconds performs a global
reset. This resets all functions of the display (ex-
cept [Range] and Trip A).
j1 Fuel Economy (l (litre)/100 km or MPG)
The [Fuel Economy] mode shows the current fuel
consumption in a moving bar graph.
The average fuel consumption mode displays the
average fuel consumption since the last reset.
It is shown in 2 ways:
The Ø symbol (average) with the value on the
top right of the bar.
By the position of the ♦icon (diamond) inside
the bar.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine [Clock]
Clock adjustment can be set to:
[Set Clock]
Adjust the time (hour and minute) of the clock on
the meter by rotating the
switch.
Push the
switch to set the values
[On] or [Off]
Select this submenu to set the clock display On
or Off.
[24/12 Нr]
Select this submenu to set the 12h/24h time dis-
play mode. To return to the previous screen of the setting mode,
select [Back].
[Units]
The following items can be set to your preference.
[Temperature]
Select this submenu to choose from degrees
Celsius (C) or Fahrenheit (F) on the display.
[Dist./Fuеl]
The fuel consumption units can be set too.
Select this submenu to choose:
– distance in miles, fuel consumption in MPG
– distance in km, fuel consumption in km/l
– distance in km, fuel consumption in l/100km
To return to the previous screen of the setting mode,
select [Back].
[Alarms]
Alerts can be set to notify the following items.
[Driver Alert]
Select this submenu to set the [Driver Alert] pe-
riod.
[Outside temp]
Select this submenu to set the low temperature
alert [On] or [Off].
To return to the top page of the setting mode, select
[Back].
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Battery save function for external lights:
If the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position
but the external lights are accidentally left on, the
external lights will automatically be switched off as
soon as the driver’s door is opened.
It is possible to leave the external lights on perma-
nently by switching them back on using the head-
light switch while the ignition switch is still in the
LOCK or “OFF” position. In this case, the light re-
minder chime will sound when the driver’s door is
opened.
Battery save function for interior light:
The interior light will automatically be switched off
after approximately 15 minutes if it has been acci-
dentally left on.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCHLane change signal
Move the lever only part of the way up or downj1
to signal a lane change (right or left). The indicator
lights will flash three times before cancelling auto-
matically.
Direction indicator
Move the lever up or downj2 to indicate right or
left. When the turn is completed, the turn signal is
automatically cancelled.
FRONT FOG LIGHT (where fitted)
j
A Type A
jB Type B
The front fog lights should only be used when visibil-
ity is seriously reduced – generally, to less than 100
m (328 ft).
Turn the headlight switch to the
orposi-
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FOG LIGHT SWITCH
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine tion and turn the fog light switch to thepositionj1 . The front fog lights and indicator light will come
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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(where fitted)
One of the following functions (depending on the
vehicle specifications) indicates that the vehicle is
equipped with NATS:
The NATS security warning light (Type A) is lo-
cated in the meter panel and blinks whenever
the ignition switch is in the LOCK, “OFF” or Acc
position.
The NATS security indicator light (TypejB) is
located on the Driver’s side of the dashboard
and blinks whenever the ignition switch is in the
LOCK, “OFF” or Acc position.
If the NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS) is mal-
functioning, this light will remain on while the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
If the light remains on and/or the engine will not
start, see your NISSAN dealer for NATS service
as soon as possible. Please bring all NATS keys
or NATS Intelligent Keys when visiting your
NISSAN dealer for service.
Additional information for RHD models
If the NATS is malfunctioning, this light will turn on
after flashing six times while the ignition switch is in
the ON position.
However, if the NATS security warning light turns
off after the light has remained on for 15 minutes,
there is a 10 second time slot to start the engine
after the ignition is turned off. See your NISSAN
dealer for NATS service as soon as possible.
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Meters and gauges (Type A)
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Driver’s side (Type B)
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BONNET RELEASE
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jB RHD models
1. Pull the bonnet lock release lever
j1 , located
below the instrument panel on the driver’s side;
the bonnet will spring up slightly.
2. Slide the lever
j2 , at the front of the bonnet, with
your fingertips and raise the bonnet.
3. Insert the support rod
j3 into the slot on the
underside of the bonnet.
4. When closing the bonnet, replace the support rod in its original position, then slowly close the
bonnet and make sure it locks into place.
WARNING
Always check whether the bonnet is closed and
locked securely to prevent it from opening while
driving. The vehicle should only be operated with
the bonnet securely closed.
FUEL FILLER LID OPENER LEVER
j
A LHD models
jB RHD models
To open the fuel filler lid, pull up the opener lever,
located below the instrument panel on the driver’s
side. To lock, close the fuel filler lid securely.
FUEL FILLER CAP
The fuel filler cap is a ratcheting type. Tighten the
cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks are heard.
Put the fuel filler cap on the cap holder as illustrated
while refuelling.
WARNING
Fuel is extremely flammable and highly explo-
sive under certain conditions. Always stop the
engine and do not smoke or allow open flames
or sparks near the vehicle when refuelling.
Fuel may be under pressure. Turn the cap half
a turn and wait for any hissing sound to stop,
in order to prevent fuel from spraying out and
causing possible personal injury.
Use only a NISSAN fuel filler cap or exact
equivalent as a replacement. It has a built-in
safety valve needed for proper operation of
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Press the button to change the reception
wave band as follows:
FM1 →FM 2 →FM T →MW →LW →FM1
When button is pressed while the igni-
tion switch is in the Acc or ON position, the radio
will come on at the last received radio station. If the
CD is already playing, pressing the but-
ton will switch off the CD play mode and the last
received radio station will be selected.
FM Auto store
When the button is pressed for more
than 1.5 seconds and the six strongest stations are
stored in the preset (1 to 6) of the FM T band. Dur-
ing the search, a notification message [AU-
TOSTORE] appears in the display and the sound is
muted until the operation is complete. Once com-
pleted, the radio selects preset 1.
Manual tuning buttons
WARNING
The radio should not be tuned while driving in
order for full attention to be given to the driving
operation.
Press the
orbutton repeatedly to in-
crease or decrease the frequency. The frequency increases or decreases in steps of
100 kHz on the FM band, 9kHz on the MW band,
and 3 kHz on the LW band.
If the
orbutton is held down with a long
press, the frequency will continuously increase or
decrease until the button is released.
SEEK tuning buttons
Pressing briefly on theorbutton starts the
tuning mode. The radio tuner seeks from low to high
or high to low frequencies and stops at the next
broadcasting station. During seek mode, the audio
output is muted. If no broadcasting station can be
found within the complete band cycle, it will return
to the initial frequency.
If the
orbutton is held down with a long
press, the seek mode will continuously increase or
decrease until the button is released. When the but-
ton is released, the seek mode will seek the next
broadcasting station.
Preset station buttonsj1j2j3j4j5j6
Pressing a preset button for less than 2 seconds will
select the stored radio station.
Pressing a preset button for more than 2 seconds
will cause the station currently being received to be
stored against that preset button.
Eighteen stations can be stored in the FM band.
(Six each for FM1, FM2 and FMT)
Six stations can be set for both the MW and LW
bands. If the battery is disconnected, or if the fuse blows,
the radio memory will be erased. In that case, reset
the desired stations after battery connection or fuse
replacement.
Radio data system (RDS) operation
The RDS is a system through which encoded digital
information is transmitted by FM radio station in ad-
dition to the normal FM-radio broadcasting. The
RDS provides information services such as station
name, traffic information and news.
NOTE
In some countries or regions, some of these ser-
vices may not be available.
Alternative Frequency (AF) mode:
The AF mode operates in the FM (radio) mode.
The AF mode operates both in the FM (radio)
and CD mode (if FM was previously selected in
the radio mode).
When AF mode has been set to the “ON” posi-
tion in the user set up menu mode, the [AF] indi-
cator comes on. For activation or deactivation
details, see “MENU button” later in this section.
The AF function compares signal strengths and se-
lects the station with the optimum reception condi-
tions for the currently tuned-in station.
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