fuel consumption NISSAN QASHQAI 2013 Owners Manual

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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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The [Average speed] mode shows the average ve-
hicle speed since the last reset.
j3 Driving distance
The [Driving distance] mode shows the distance
driven since the last reset.
j4 Elapsed time
The [Elapsed Time] mode shows the time since the
last reset.
j5 Range (km or MILES)
The [Range] mode provides you with an estimation
of the distance that can be driven before refuelling
(distance to empty). The range is constantly being
calculated, based on the amount of fuel in the fuel
tank and the actual fuel consumption.
When the fuel level gets close to empty, the range
will change to “----”.
If the amount of fuel added is small, the display
just before the ignition switch is turned to the
“OFF” position may continue to be displayed.
When driving uphill or corners, the fuel in the
tank shifts, this may momentarily change the dis-
play.
j6 Settings
The [Settings] item is only displayed when using theswitch to control the trip computer.
Rotate the
switch to enter the [Settings] menu For more information, see “Settings menu” later in
this section.
j7 CO2 saved (where fitted)
Estimated quantity of CO2 exhaust emissions pre-
vented by Stop/Start System shown every time the
engine is automatically stopped.
For more information, see “Stop/Start System
(where fitted)” in the “5. Starting and driving” sec-
tion
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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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The direction of the air flow can be adjusted byjA
opening,jB closing orjC adjusting.
HIGH LEVEL VENT (where fitted)
Press thebutton to switch the mild air flow from
the upper vent on or off. Use the upper vent on hot
days to let cool air flow along the roof to the rear
passengers; and on cold days to improve the de-
frosting or defogging of the windows with warm air.
WARNING
Do not leave children or adults who would
normally require the support of others alone
in your vehicle. Pets should not be left alone
either. On hot, sunny days, temperatures in a
closed vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibly fatal inju-
ries to people or animals.
Do not use the recirculation mode for long
periods as it may cause the interior air to be-
come stale and the windows to fog up. It is
recommended that you use the outside air
mode in cold weather to keep the windows
clear.
Do not adjust the positioning of the heating/
ventilation or air conditioning controls while
driving.
NOTE
Condensation forms inside the air condition-
ing unit when the air conditioner is running,
and is safely discharged underneath your ve-
hicle.
Traces of water on the ground are therefore
normal.
Models with Stop/Start System:
Whilst the engine is stopped by the Stop/Start
System, selecting airflow to the front defog-
ger or switching on the rear defogger will
cause the engine the be automatically re-
started. Whilst the engine is running, selecting airflow
to the front defogger or switching on the rear
defogger will prevent the Stop/Start System
automatically stopping the engine.
The Stop/Start System will prevent unneces-
sary fuel consumption and exhaust emis-
sions. When the engine is stopped by the
Stop/Start System heater and air conditioner
performance may be reduced. To keep full
heater and air conditioner performance, re-
start the engine by pressing the Stop/Start
System OFF switch, or by turning the ignition
switch.
For more information on the Stop/Start Sys-
tem, see “Stop/Start System (where fitted)”
in the “5. Starting and driving” section.
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VENTS
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
OPERATION
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The Stop/Start System is designed to prevent un-
necessary fuel consumption, exhaust emissions,
and noise during a journey:
When the vehicle comes to rest the engine is
automatically stopped*.
The engine is then automatically restarted before
you are ready to drive away**.
CAUTION
At the end of the journey the engine must be
stopped and ignition turned OFF. Lock the ve-
hicle as normal. Turning the ignition OFF will shut
down all electrical systems. Failure to do this may
result in a flat battery.
NORMAL OPERATION
The Stop/Start System has stopped the engine and
will automatically restart the engine. The Stop/Start
symbol
j1 is shown in the vehicle information dis-
play.
*The Stop/Start System will
automatically stop the engine when all
the following conditions are valid:
– The gearshift lever is in Neutral position.
– The clutch pedal is fully released.
– The vehicle speed is below about 2 km/h (1 MPH).
– The driver’s seat belt is buckled.
– The driver’s door is closed.
NOTE
The following conditions must also be satisfied
before the engine is automatically stopped. If the
engine does not stop this does not indicate a
fault with the system:
– The outside air temperature is above about 5ºC.
– The engine coolant temperature is at normal operating levels.
– The vehicle has driven some distance since engine start.
– The battery voltage and temperature are within normal levels.
– The vehicle bonnet is closed.
– The steering wheel is not being turned.
– The front and/or rear screen defoggers are turned OFF.
**When the Stop/Start System symbol
(1) is displayed the engine starts running
automatically under at least one of the
following conditions:
– The clutch pedal is depressed.
– The brake pedal is repeatedly pressed (to main-tain vehicle braking performance).
– The battery voltage becomes low (due to electri- cal load from other vehicle systems like head-
lights, heaters, etc., or auxiliary devices con-
nected to the 12 volt socket inside the vehicle).
– The front and/or rear screen defogger is turned on.
– The vehicle speed is above about 2 km/h (1 MPH).
NOTE
The following conditions will prevent the Stop/
Start System automatically restarting the engine.
Starting the engine by turning the ignition switch
is then necessary:
– The driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, or driver’s door is open.
– The bonnet is open.
The Stop/Start System is always engaged at the
start of a journey (once the engine has been started).
The engine is automatically stopped and restarted
during the journey if conditions are suitable
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The system can be temporarily disengaged by
pressing the Stop/Start System OFF switch. Press-
ing the button a second time will re-engage the
Stop/Start System.
When the Stop/Start System is disengaged
whilst the engine is running, the engine is pre-
vented from automatically stopping.
When the Stop/Start System is disengaged af-
ter the engine has been automatically stopped
by the Stop/Start System, the engine will imme-
diately restart if suitable conditions are present
as described under NORMAL OPERATION.
The engine will then be prevented from automati-
cally stopping during the same journey.
Whenever the Stop/Start System is disengaged
the indicator light on the Stop/Start System OFF
switch illuminates. In this condition the Stop/Start System cannot prevent unnecessary fuel
consumption, exhaust emissions, or noise dur-
ing your journey.
NOTE
The following messages may be displayed for a
few seconds in the vehicle information display
when the Stop/Start System OFF switch is
pressed. Stop/Start System
disengaged
m
Stop/Start System
re-engaged
m
More information about the Stop/Start System can
be checked using the [Settings] menu (see Instru-
ments and Controls)
ENVIRONMENTAL SAVINGS
The vehicle information display keeps a record of
the CO2 savings that can be viewed via the [Set-
tings] menu.
See “Vehicle information display” in the “2. Instru-
ments and controls” section for information about
the display. – [Trip Saving]
Estimated CO2 exhaust emissions prevented
since last reset.
NOTE
The [Trip Saving] value is the same informa-
tion that is displayed when the engine is auto-
matically stopped by the Stop/Start System.
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wheels so the vehicle will not roll into the street
in case it moves.
FACING DOWNHILL:j1
Turn the wheels into the kerb, allow the vehicle
to move forward until the kerb side wheel gently
touches the kerb. Then set the handbrake.
FACING UPHILL:j2
Turn the wheels away from the kerb and allow
the vehicle to move back until the kerb side wheel
gently touches the kerb. Then set the handbrake.
NO KERB — FACING DOWNHILL OR UPHILL:j3
Turn the wheels toward the side of the road so
the vehicle will move away from the centre of the
road if it moves. Then set the handbrake.
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position
and remove the key/Intelligent Key (where fit-
ted).
Always turn off ignition after parking a vehicle
with Stop/Start System fitted to avoid a possible
flat battery.
NOTE
The Stop/Start System is designed to prevent
unnecessary fuel consumption, exhaust emis-
sions and noise during a journey. The Stop/
Start System does not automatically turn off
ignition at the end of a journey. Your new vehicle was designed to be used primarily
to carry passengers and luggage.
Remember that towing a trailer will place additional
loads on your vehicle’s engine, drive-train, steering,
braking and other systems. Towing a trailer will also
exaggerate other conditions, such as sway caused
by crosswinds, rough road surfaces or passing
trucks. Driving style and speed must be adjusted
according to the circumstances. Before towing a
trailer, see a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop
for an explanation of towing equipment and its
proper use.
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Avoid towing a trailer during the running-in
schedule.
Choose proper coupling devices (trailer hitch,
safety chain, roof carrier, etc.) for your vehicle
and trailer. These devices are available from a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop where you
can also obtain more detailed information about
trailer towing.
Heavy-duty kits are available at a NISSAN dealer
or qualified workshop.
It is advisable to contact a NISSAN dealer or
qualified workshop for towing details, before
towing a trailer up steep slopes for long dis-
tances.
Never allow the total trailer load (trailer weight
plus its cargo weight) to exceed the maximum
set for the coupling device. Contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop
for more information on this matter.
The trailer must be loaded so that heavy goods
are distributed over the axle and as low in the
trailer as possible. Poor load distribution can se-
riously affect the stability of the trailer and tow
vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximum permitted vertical
load on the trailer hitch.
Before driving, make sure that the lighting sys-
tem of the trailer works properly.
When towing with 4WD models, the 4WD mode
switch should be in the AUTO position. Using
the vehicle in AUTO mode gives better traction,
particularly when moving off from stationary and/
or on an incline, as the vehicle is less likely to
wheel spin.
Avoid abrupt starts, accelerations and stops.
Avoid sharp turns and lane changes.
Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Apply the handbrake (where
fitted) on the trailer. Parking on a steep slope is
not recommended.
If parking on a steep slope is unavoidable it is
also advisable to put the vehicle into gear, or
select P (Park (AT or CVT models), and turn the
front wheels into the kerb (in addition to the other
precautions described). Before parking on a
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NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM
Today, the efforts made by NISSAN to fulfil our
responsibilities to protect and sustain the environ-
ment are far-reaching. Within NISSAN, we promote
the highest levels of practice in every region and in
every area of operations.
COMPLIANCE AT EVERY STEP
NISSAN focuses on ensuring that end of life vehicle
components are reused, recycled or recovered as
thermal energy, and guarantees compliance with EU
legislation (the End of Life Vehicle Directive).
WE BUILD OUR VEHICLES WITH
RECYCLING IN MIND
Reducing landfill waste, emissions, conserving natu-
ral resources, and enhancing recycling activities are
emphasised daily in our manufacturing, sales and
service operations and in the disposal of end of life
vehicles (ELV).
Design phase
To reduce environmental impact we have developed
your NISSAN vehicle to be 95% recyclable. We
mark the components to facilitate dismantling, recy-
cling and to reduce hazardous substances. We
carefully verify and control substances of concern.
We have already reduced to a minimum the cad-
mium, mercury and lead in your NISSAN vehicle.
NISSAN includes recycled material in your vehicle
and looks for opportunities to increase the percent-
age of recycled materials used.
Manufacturing phase
NISSAN plants based in the UK and Spain already
achieve a recycling rate of over 90% and are look-
ing for further improvements. The UK plant installed
8 windmills to cut carbon dioxide emissions at power
plants by more than 3,000 tonnes per year. Since
the end of March 2007, NMISA (Spain) uses a solar
panel water heating system to save energy. This will
generate 33% of the energy consumed in the baths
during the painting of your vehicle.
Production and distribution phase
Using resources efficiently to reduce the amount of
waste generated during the production and distribu-
tion stage. NISSAN promotes activities based on
Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling materials when-
ever possible. The NISSAN GREEN PROGRAM
2010 (NGP2010) is our midterm environmental ac-
tion plan defining our goals for achieving a 100%
recycling rate for operations in Japan and globally.
Use and service phase
NISSAN dealers are our window to you, our cus-
tomer. In order to meet your expectations they pro-
vide not only high quality services but are also envi-
ronmentally responsible. NISSAN promotes activi-
ties to recycle the waste generated as a result of
service centre activities.
Disposal phase
Recycle your end of life vehicle or its components.
When your NISSAN reaches the end of its life, and
is no longer suitable for daily use, it still has value. You can help prevent waste affecting the environ-
ment by bringing your NISSAN to be recycled at our
collection networks in your area. Our collection net-
works guarantee no cost for the treatment of your
ELV. For further information on how and where to
dispose of your ELV refer to your local NISSAN
dealer or consult: www.nissan-europe.com.
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
WHEN DRIVING
Your driving behaviour has significant impact on fuel
economy and the environment. Follow the tips be-
low for better fuel-efficiency, better driving habits,
and to be environmentally friendly by reducing emis-
sions:
Defensive driving
Anticipating traffic conditions and acting accordingly
reduces fuel consumption, helping to protect of our
natural environment. Take your foot off the accelera-
tor while approaching traffic lights and avoid last
minute braking when the light turns red.
Avoid speeding, harsh acceleration, and strong
braking. The gain in time does not offset pollution of
the environment. Try to maintain speed when driving
uphill to reduce fuel consumption and pollution.
Maintain speed or allow the vehicle to go slower
where traffic allows.
Close windows when driving
Driving with a window open at 100 km/h (62 MPH)
increases fuel consumption by up to 4%. Driving
with the windows closed allows for better fuel
economy.
ENVIRONMENT (End of Life
Vehicles)

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Only install the roof luggage system when you really
need it, otherwise put it inside the vehicle or store it
in your garage. Do not drive around with an empty
roof rack, kayak holder, or ski rack, this will reduce
your aerodynamic drag significantly.
Optimise the use of air conditioning
The air conditioning system has a positive effect on
driving and vehicle safety through comfort cooling
and dehumidifying, drivers are more alert and have
better visibility when window demisting/defogging
becomes necessary. However, use of the air condi-
tioning system will increase fuel consumption sub-
stantially in an urban environment. Optimise the use
of air conditioning by using the vents as much as
possible.
Use the parking brake on slopes
Use the parking brake when holding your vehicle on
a slope. Avoid using the clutch (manual transmis-
sion) or the accelerator (automatic transmission or
continuously variable transmission) to hold your ve-
hicle as this leads to unnecessary fuel consumption
and wear.
Maintain a safe distance
Anticipate traffic conditions for a smoother drive and
to assure comfort and safety during your trip. Drive
and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles
while in traffic. This will help reduce fuel consump-
tion as you will not be constantly tapping your
brakes.
Check your tyre pressure
Low tyre pressure increases fuel consumption as
well as the use of non-recommended tyres. Correct
tyre pressure will maximise the grip of your vehicle
and optimise fuel consumption.
Have your car serviced regularly
Regular service allows you to run your vehicle in
optimal condition and with the best fuel efficiency.
Have your vehicle serviced by your NISSAN dealer
or a qualified workshop to ensure that it is main-
tained to its original standard.
In case of emergency ... 6-2
(Flat tyre, engine will not start, overheating,
towing)
How to start the engine ... 5-2
How to read the meters and gauges ... 2-2
Maintenance and do-it-yourself ... 8-2
Technical information ... 9-2
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