towing NISSAN QASHQAI 2014 Owner´s Manual

1.Bonnet (P. 3-14)
2.Windscreen wipers and washers
— Switch operation (P. 2-32)
— Blade replacement (P. 8-24)
— Window washer fluid (P. 8-15)
— Windscreen deicer (P. 2-35)
— ThermaClear* (P. 2-34)
3.Power windows (P. 2-48)4.Towing eye (P. 6-16)
5.Headlights, front side lights, turn signal lights
(Switch P. 2-36, Location and bulb replace-
ment P. 8-27)
6.Tyres (Tyres and wheels P. 8-33, P. 9-5, Flat
tyre P. 6-3), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) P. 6-4)7.Outside rear-view mirrors (P. 3-19)
Side turn signal light (P. 2-36, Location and
bulb replacement P. 8-27)
8.Doors (Keys P. 3-2, Door locks P. 3-8,
Remote keyless entry system P. 3-4)
* where fitted
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EXTERIOR FRONT
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1.Rear window (Defogger switch, P. 2-35)
2.Rear wiper and washer
— Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-32)
— Wiper replacement (P. 8-24)
— Washer fluid (P. 8-15)
3.High-mounted stop light (P. 8-27)
4.Antenna (P. 8-23).5.Tail light and brake light
— Switch location (P. 2-36)
— Bulb replacement (P. 8-27)
6.Rear turn signal light
— Switch location (P. 2-36)
— Bulb replacement (P. 8-27)
7.Doors
— Keys (P. 3-2)— Door locks (P. 3-8)
— Child safety lock (P. 8-11)
8.Fuel filler cap (P. 3-15)
9.Reversing light (P. 8-27)
10.Rear fog light* (P. 8-27)
11.Towing eye (P. 6-16)
12.Rear view camera*
— Rear-View Monitor* (P. 4-2)
— Around View Monitor* (P. 4-4)
13.Number plate lights (P. 8-27)
14.Back door
— Door locks (P. 3-11)
— Remote keyless entry system (P. 3-4)
* where fitted
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EXTERIOR REAR
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•Avoid steep uphill grades.
•If possible, reduce the load being carried or
towed.
The Malfunction Indicator light may stop blinking
and come on steady.
Have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer or
qualified workshop. You do not need to have your
vehicle towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without having the
engine control system checked and repaired as
necessary could lead to poor driveability,
reduced fuel economy and possible damage to
the engine control system, which may affect your
warranty coverage.
Rear fog light indicator light
(where fitted)
The light comes on when the rear fog light is
switched on (see “Rear fog light (where fitted)” later
in this section).
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.
SLIP indicator light
(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.
For additional information see “Electronic Stability
Programme (ESP) OFF indicator light (where
fitted)” earlier in this section and “Electronic Stabil-
ity Programme (ESP) system (where fitted)” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section.
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 section and see “Hazard warning flasher
switch” in the “6. In case of emergency” 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.
Parking brake reminder buzzer
A buzzer will sound when driving away if the parking
brake has not been released. Stop the vehicle and
release the parking brake.
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 “Fog light switch” later in this section for further
details.
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jFConditional speed limit, with the following
available conditions:
jgSnow
jhSlip (rain 1)
jiRain (rain 2)
jjTowing
jkGeneric
CAUTION
•The Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) system is
intended as an aid to careful driving. It is the
driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive
safely, and observe all road regulations that
currently apply, including looking out for road
signs.
•The Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) system
may not function properly under the following
conditions:
•When rain, snow or dirt adheres to the
windscreen in front of the TSR camera unit.
•When the headlights are not bright due to
dirt on the lens or if the aiming is not ad-
justed properly.
•When strong light enters the camera unit.
(For example, the light directly shines on
the front of the vehicle at sunrise or sun-
set.)
•When a sudden change in brightness oc-
curs. (For example, when the vehicle en-
ters or exits a tunnel or under a bridge.)
•In areas not covered by the navigation sys-
tem.
•If there are deviations in relation to the
navigation, for example due to changes in
the road routing.
•When overtaking buses or trucks with
speed stickers.
Turning the TSR system on and off
Turning the LDW system on or of is done using the
[Settings] menu in the vehicle information display.
For details, see “Vehicle information display” in the
“2. Instruments and controls” section.
Perform the following steps to enable or disable the
TSR system:
1. In the [Settings] menu, select the [Driver Assis-
tance] key.
2. Touch [Traffic Sign] to turn the system ON/OFF.
System temporarily unavailable
If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight under high
temperature conditions (over approximately 40 C
(104 F) and then started, the TSR system may be
deactivated automatically. The [Not available high
cabin temperature] warning message will appear in
the vehicle information display.
Action to take:
When the interior temperature is reduced, the TSR
system will resume operating automatically.
System Malfunction
If the TSR system malfunctions it will be turned off
automatically and the system [Malfunction]/[System
error] warning message will appear in the vehicle
information display.
Action to take:
If the TSR [Malfunction]/[System error] message
appears, pull off the road at a safe location and stop
the vehicle. Turn the engine off and restart the en-
gine. If the TSR [Malfunction]/[System error] mes-
sage continues to appear, have the system checked
by a NISSAN dealer.
Maintenance
The TSR uses the same multi-sensing front camera
unit that is used by the Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) system, located in front of the interior rear
view mirror. For maintenance of the camera, see
“Multi-sensing camera unit maintenance” in the
“5. Starting and driving” section.
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3Pre-driving checks and adjustmentsPre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys ........................................................................ 3-2
NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS)* key ............. 3-2
Intelligent Key (where fitted)................................ 3-2
Key number ........................................................ 3-3
New keys ........................................................... 3-3
Emergency/mechanical key (Intelligent Key
models) .............................................................. 3-3
Integrated keyfob/remote control system .................. 3-4
Switching from Convenience mode to
Anti-hijack mode (where fitted) ............................ 3-5
Using the remote keyless entry system ................ 3-5
Locking the doors ............................................... 3-5
Unlocking the doors ............................................ 3-5
Keyfob operation failure ...................................... 3-5
Intelligent Key system (where fitted) ......................... 3-6
Intelligent Key operating range ............................ 3-6
Using Intelligent Key system................................ 3-6
Locking/unlocking .............................................. 3-7
Starting the engine with the Intelligent Key .......... 3-8
Door locks ............................................................... 3-8
Super Lock system (RHD models) ...................... 3-8
Locking/unlocking with the key (vehicle dead
battery) ............................................................... 3-9Inside door handle .............................................. 3-10
Power door lock switch ...................................... 3-10
Child safety lock — rear doors............................ 3-11
Back door lock ................................................... 3-11
Security system ....................................................... 3-12
Alarm system (where fitted) ................................ 3-12
NISSAN Anti-Theft System (NATS)..................... 3-13
Bonnet release ........................................................ 3-14
Fuel filler lid ............................................................. 3-15
Fuel filler lid opener lever .................................... 3-15
Fuel filler cap ...................................................... 3-15
Parking brake switch ............................................... 3-16
Driving away when towing a trailer ...................... 3-17
Steering wheel......................................................... 3-18
Sun visors ............................................................... 3-18
Mirrors..................................................................... 3-18
Inside rear-view mirror ........................................ 3-18
Automatic anti-dazzling inside mirror (where
fitted).................................................................. 3-19
Outside rear-view mirrors.................................... 3-19
Vanity mirror ....................................................... 3-20

•A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven
without releasing the parking brake. See “Au-
dible reminders” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section.
•While the electric parking brake is applied or
released, an operating sound is heard from
the lower side of the rear seat. This is normal
and does not indicate a malfunction.
•When the electric parking brake is frequently
applied and released in a short period of time,
the parking brake may not operate in order to
prevent the parking brake system from over-
heating. If this occurs, operate the electric
parking brake switch again after waiting ap-
proximately 1 minute.
•The electric parking brake can only be re-
leased with the ignition switch in the ON posi-
tion.
•If the electric parking brake must be applied
while driving in an emergency, pull up and
hold the parking brake switch. When you re-
lease the parking brake switch, the parking
brake will be released.
•While pulling up the electric parking brake
switch while driving, the parking brake is ap-
plied and a chime sounds. The parking brake
indicator light in the meter and in the parking
brake switch illuminate. This does not indi-
cate a malfunction. The electric parking brake
indicator lights in the meter and in the parking
brake switch turn off when the parking brake
is released.
•Pull up the electric parking brake switch twice
so that the maximum electric parking brake
force is applied to the vehicle.
•When pulling the electric parking brake switch
up with the ignition switch in the OFF or ACC
position, the parking brake switch indicator
light will continue to illuminate for a short pe-
riod of time.
CAUTION
To park the vehicle in cold climates place the
shift lever in 1st (1) or Reverse (R) (or in Park (P)
for automatic (AT) vehicles), and place suitable
chocks at both the front and back of a wheel with
the electric parking brake released. If the electric
parking brake is applied in cold climates, the
brake may become frozen and cannot be re-
leased.
DRIVING AWAY WHEN TOWING A
TRAILER
Please note the following points to prevent the ve-
hicle from rolling back unintentionally on a gradient.
•Pull and hold the parking brake switch and press
the accelerator. The parking brake will remain
engaged and prevent any tendency to roll back
down the slope.
•You can release the parking brake switch as
soon as the engine is delivering enough power
to the wheels.
Depending on the weight of the vehicle and trailer
and the steepness of the slope, there may be a ten-dency to roll back downhill when driving away from
a standstill. You can prevent this by pulling up the
parking brake switch as you press the accelerator
(in the same way as with a conventional handbrake).
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MOVING OBJECT DETECTION (MOD)
The Moving Object Detection (MOD) system can
inform the driver of the moving objects surrounding
the vehicle.
The MOD system detects moving objects by using
image processing technology on the image shown
on the Around View Monitor display.
The MOD system operates in the following condi-
tions when the camera view is displayed:
•When the shift lever is in the N (Neutral) position
(XTRONIC and MT models) or P (Park) position
(XTRONIC models) and the vehicle is stopped,
the MOD system detects the moving objects in
the bird-eye view.
•When the shift lever is in the any position other
than R (Reverse) position and the vehicle speed
is above 0 km/h and below approximately 8 km/h
(5 MPH), the MOD system detects moving ob-
jects in the front view.
•When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse) posi-
tion and the vehicle speed is below approximately
8 km/h (5 MPH), the MOD system detects mov-
ing objects in the rear view. The MOD system
will not operate correctly if the back door is open.
The MOD icon will change to blue to show which
view is currently active.
The MOD system does not detect moving objects in
the front-side view. The MOD icon is not displayed
on the screen when in this view.
WARNING
•The MOD system is not a substitute for proper
vehicle operation and is not designed to pre-
vent contact with the objects surrounding the
vehicle. When manoeuvring, always use the
outside mirror and rear view mirror and turn
and check the surroundings to ensure it is
safe to manoeuvre.
•The MOD system does not have the function
to detect the surrounding stationary objects.
*: For the Right-Hand Drive (RHD) model, the screen
layout will be opposite.
When the MOD system detects a moving object
surrounding the vehicle, the yellow frame will be dis-
played on the view where the objects are detected
and a chime will sound once. While the MOD sys-
tem continues to detect moving objects, the yellow
frame continues to be displayed.The yellow frame
j2 is displayed on each view in
the front view, front-wide view, rear view and rear-
wide view modes.
A blue MOD icon is displayed in the view where the
MOD system is operative. A grey MOD icon is dis-
played in the view where the MOD system is not
operative.
WARNING
•Do not use the MOD system when towing a
trailer (if available). The system may not func-
tion properly.
•Excessive noise (for example, audio system
volume or open vehicle window) will interfere
with the chime sound, and it may not be heard.
•The MOD system performance will be limited
according to environmental conditions and
surrounding objects such as:
– When there is low contrast between back-
ground and the moving objects.
– When there is blinking source of light.
– When strong light such as another vehi-
cle’s headlight or sunlight is present.
– When camera orientation is not in its usual
position, such as when mirror is folded.
– When there is dirt, water drops or snow on
the camera lens.
– When the position of the moving objects in
the display is not changed.
NAA1499Front view / rear view*
4-12Display screen, heater and air conditioner, and audio system

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system (where
fitted) ....................................................................... 5-33
LDW system operation ....................................... 5-34
LDW temporary disabled status .......................... 5-35
LDW automatic deactivation ............................... 5-35
LDW malfunction ................................................ 5-35
Multi-sensing camera unit maintenance ............... 5-35
Cruise control (where fitted) .................................... 5-36
Precautions on cruise control .............................. 5-36
Cruise control system operations ........................ 5-37
Speed limiter (where fitted) ...................................... 5-38
Speed limiter operations ..................................... 5-39
Forward emergency braking system (where fitted) ... 5-40
System operation ................................................ 5-41
Parking .................................................................... 5-43
Ultrasonic Parking Sensors (where fitted)................. 5-45
Operation ........................................................... 5-45
Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) (where fitted) ............ 5-46
Deactivation of the IPA system ............................ 5-47
Parking procedure using the IPA system ............. 5-48
Operating tips..................................................... 5-52
Trailer towing ........................................................... 5-54
Operating precautions ........................................ 5-54
Maximum load limits (for Australia) ...................... 5-55
Tyre pressure ..................................................... 5-55
Safety chains ...................................................... 5-55
Trailer brakes...................................................... 5-55
Trailer detection (where fitted) ............................ 5-56Installation of coupling device (except for
Australia) ............................................................ 5-56
Vehicle security........................................................ 5-57
Electric power steering system ................................ 5-57
Brake system ........................................................... 5-58
Brake precautions .............................................. 5-58
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)............................... 5-59
Using system ...................................................... 5-59
Self-test feature .................................................. 5-59
Normal operation ................................................ 5-60
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) system
(where fitted) ........................................................... 5-60
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) OFF
switch................................................................. 5-61
Chassis control........................................................ 5-62
Active trace control ............................................. 5-62
Active engine brake (for XTRONIC (CVT)
models only) ....................................................... 5-63
Active ride control ............................................... 5-64
Hill Start Assist (HSA) system .................................. 5-64
ECO mode system (where fitted) ............................. 5-65
Cold weather driving................................................ 5-66
Battery ............................................................... 5-66
Engine coolant .................................................... 5-66
Tyre equipment ................................................... 5-66
Special winter equipment.................................... 5-67
Corrosion protection ........................................... 5-67

•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)
and Ds (Drive Sport) 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
j
1LHD models
j2RHD models
jAShift lock release buttonIf the battery charge is low or discharged, the shift
lever may not move from the P (Park) position even
with the brake pedal depressed and the shift lever
button pushed.
To move the shift lever, perform the following proce-
dure:
1.Models with Intelligent Key system:
Place the ignition switch in the “OFF” or LOCK
position.
Models without Intelligent Key system:
Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position,
and remove the key if it is inserted.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Push down the shift lock release button
jA . Use
a suitable tool.
4. Push and hold the shift lever button and move
the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position while
holding down the shift lock release button.
Place the ignition switch in the ON position to un-
lock the steering wheel. The vehicle may be moved
to the desired location.
For models with Intelligent Key system: If the battery
is discharged completely, the steering wheel cannot
be unlocked. Do not move the vehicle with the steer-
ing wheel locked.
If the shift lever cannot be moved out of the P (Park)
position, have a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop check the XTRONIC system as soon as pos-
sible.
WARNING
If the shift lever cannot be moved from the P
(Park) position while the engine is running and
the brake pedal is depressed, the stop lights may
not work. Malfunctioning stop lights could cause
an accident injuring yourself and others.
High fluid temperature protection mode
This transmission has a high fluid temperature pro-
tection mode. If the fluid temperature becomes too
high (for example, when climbing steep grades in
high temperature with heavy loads, such as when
towing a trailer), engine power and, under some
conditions, vehicle speed will be decreased auto-
matically to reduce the chance of transmission dam-
age. Vehicle speed can be controlled with the ac-
celerator pedal, but engine and vehicle speed may
be limited.
Fail-safe
When the fail-safe operation occurs, the vehicle
speed will be decreased automatically to reduce the
chance of transmission damage. Vehicle speed can
be controlled with the accelerator pedal, but the
engine power may be limited. Have a NISSAN dealer
or qualified workshop check and repair the trans-
mission.
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4WD MODE OPERATIONSCAUTION
Depending on the driving conditions, the 4WD
mode may automatically change from 2WD to
4WD even when the 2WD mode is selected.
If this occurs while driving, the 4WD mode indi-
cator light will not illuminate.
Do not start the engine while in the 2WD, AUTO,
or LOCK mode:
•When on free-roller or jacking the front tyres
with the rear tyres on the ground.
•When towing with the rear tyres raised from
the ground.
4WD SHIFT TIPS
•If the 4WD mode control is operated while cor-
nering, accelerating or decelerating, or if the ig-
nition is turned OFF while in the AUTO or LOCK
position you may feel a jolt - this is normal.
•The oil temperature of power train parts will in-
crease if the vehicle is continuously operated
under conditions where the difference in rotation
between the front and rear wheels is large (wheel
slip), such as when driving the vehicle on rough
roads through sand or mud, or when freeing a
stuck vehicle. In these cases, the message [4WD
High Temp. Stop Vehicle] will appear in the ve-
hicle information display and the 4WD mode
changes to the 2WD condition to protect the
power train parts. If you stop the vehicle, with
4WD Mode Wheels driven4WD mode
indicator light
(
m,m)Driving conditions
2WDFront wheels-
The wheel drive mode is in
2WD when driving on a normal
road
*1Goes off For driving on dry, paved roads
AUTODistribution of torque to the
front and rear wheels changes
automatically, depending on
road conditions encountered
[ratio; 100:0 (2WD)→50:50
(4WD)]. This results in
improved driving stability
m
For driving on paved or slippery roads
LOCK Four wheels
*2m/mFor driving on rough roads
*1The 2WD mode may change to the 4WD mode automatically depending on the driving condition. The 4WD mode indi-
cator light does not illuminate.
*2LOCK mode changes to AUTO mode automatically when the vehicle is sharply accelerated or when the vehicle speed
is over approximately 40 km/h (25 MPH). The 4WD LOCK indicator light goes off. Turning off the ignition automatically
cancels LOCK mode.
Starting and driving5-27