air conditioning NISSAN QASHQAI 2016 Owner´s Manual

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
j
AThermaClear system On/Off. See
“ThermaClear Heated Windscreen button”
earlier in this section.
jBRear window defogger On/Off
To defog/defrost the rear window glass, start the
engine and push the rear window defogger switch
jB . 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.
For more information, see “Heater and air condi-
tioner operation” in the “4. Display screen, heater
and air conditioner, and audio system” section.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear window,
be careful not to scratch or damage the electri-
cal conductors.NOTE
When the ThermaClear system is turned on the
Stop/Start System (where fitted) will not be acti-
vated.
OUTSIDE MIRROR DEFOGGER
(where fitted)
The outside rear-view mirrors will be defogged when
the rear defogger switch is activated.
NIC2214Models with manual air conditioning (where fitted)
NIC2183Models with automatic air conditioning and ThermaClear
system (where fitted)
NIC2184Models with automatic air conditioning and without
ThermaClear system
DEFOGGER SWITCH
Instruments and controls2-35

m:This symbol indicates that the vents are
closed. Moving the side control to this
position will close the vents.
Adjust the air flow direction of the vents by mov-
ing the centre knob (up/down, left/right) until the
desired position is achieved.
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 will cause the engine to be automatically
restarted.Whilst the engine is running, selecting airflow
to the front defogger will prevent the Stop/
Start System automatically stopping the en-
gine.
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.
•Odours from inside and outside the vehicle
can build up inside the air conditioner unit
and it can enter the passenger compartment
through the vents.
•When parking, set the air recirculation mode
to off to allow fresh air flowing into the pas-
senger compartment. This should help reduc-
ing the odours inside the vehicle.
NAA1377Side vents
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
OPERATION
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Operating tips
•In order to improve the heater operation, clear
any snow and ice from the wiper blade and air
inlet in front of the windscreen.
•After parking in the sun, drive for two or three
minutes with the windows open to vent hot air
from the passenger compartment. Then close
the windows to allow the acceleration of the air
conditioner’s cooling operation.
•Keep the windows closed while the air condi-
tioner is operating.
•The air conditioning system should be operated
for about 10 minutes, at least once a month. This
helps prevent damage to the system due to lack
of lubrication.
•If the coolant temperature gauge exceeds the
“HOT” position, turn the air conditioner off. For
additional information, see “Engine overheat” in
the “6. In case of emergency” section.
•If the engine coolant reaches an extremely high
temperature, the air conditioning system will au-
tomatically turn off. This may happen for example
if the engine runs at idle speed for a long time on
a hot day.
Quick reference charts
The following charts show the button, air intake and
dial positions forMAXIMUM AND QUICKheating,
cooling or defrosting.NOTE
The air recirculation mode should not be selected
for either normal heating or defrosting.
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NAA1401
HEATING
Controls Settings
j1 Fan speed control dialCompletely
clockwise
j2Air conditioner button
(where fitted)OFF
j3 Air recirculation button OFF
j4 Temperature control dial HOT
j5 Air flow control buttonm
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m
NAA1403
DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING
Controls Settings
j1 Defogger MAX button ON
j2 Air conditioner button ON
j3 Air recirculation button OFF
j4 Temperature control dialCompletely
clockwise
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NAA1405
COOLING
Controls Settings
j1 Fan speed control dialCompletely
clockwise
j2Air conditioner button
(where fitted)ON
j3 Air recirculation buttonON (Max)
OFF (Normal)
j4 Temperature control dial COLD
j5 Air flow control buttonm
Air conditioner filter (where fitted)
The air conditioning system is equipped with a filter
which collects dirt, pollen, dust, etc. To make sure
the air conditioner heats, defogs, and ventilates effi-
ciently, replace the filter regularly. For filter replace-
ment, contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified work-
shop.
The filter should be replaced if the airflow is ex-
tremely reduced or when the windows fog up
easily during air conditioning system operation.
Servicing air conditioner
The air conditioning system (where fitted) in your
NISSAN vehicle is charged with an environmentally
friendly refrigerant.
NISSAN Blue Citizenship
This refrigerant will not harm the earth’s ozone
layer.
Special charging equipment and lubricant are re-
quired when servicing your vehicle’s air conditioner.
Using improper refrigerants or lubricants will cause
severe damage to the air conditioning system. See
“Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in
the “9. Technical information” section of this manual.
A NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop will be able
to service the air conditioning system.
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•Do not adjust the positioning of the heating/
ventilation or air conditioning controls while
driving.
NOTE
•The air conditioner cooling function operates
only when the engine is running, and the am-
bient temperature is above -2°C (28°F).
•The air conditioner can be used to dehumidify
when heating, or to reduce air temperature
and dehumidify when cooling. This is possible
in both auto or manual control mode as long
as the fan speed is at minimum (first bar) or
higher.
•When the AUTO mode is selected, the tem-
perature of the passenger compartment will
be maintained automatically. Air flow distribu-
tion and fan speed will also be controlled au-
tomatically.
Controls
NOTE
Before any selection or change is made, press
the AUTO button to activate the heater and air
conditioner system.
Cooling and/or dehumidified heating (AUTO
mode):
This mode may be used all year round. The system
works automatically to control the inside tempera-
ture, air flow distribution and fan speed after the
preferred temperature is set manually.1. Press the AUTO button (the indicator light will
illuminate).
2. Operate the driver’s side temperature control dial
to set the desired temperature.
Adjust the temperature to about 22°C (72°F) for
normal operation.
3. Driver’s side and passenger side temperatures
can be set independently using the individual
temperature control dial. When the passenger
side temperature control dial is turned, the DUAL
indicator light will come on. To turn off the pas-
senger side temperature control, press the DUAL
button.
NOTE
•A visible mist may be seen coming from the
vents in hot, humid conditions as the air is
cooled rapidly, this is not a malfunction.
Heating (AUTO mode):
Use this mode for heating purposes only.
1. Press the A/C button to turn off the air condi-
tioner cooling function (A/C indicator light goes
off).
2. Select the desired temperature with the tempera-
ture control dial.
•Do not set the temperature at a lower level than
the one of the outside air temperature. Other-
wise the system may not work properly.
•This mode is not recommended if the windscreen
fogs up.Airflow control buttons:
Use these buttons to manually select the air flow
form these outlets as described below:
: Air flows mainly from the windscreen defog-
ger outlets.
: Air flows from centre and side vents.
: Air flows mainly from floor outlets.
Windscreen defogger
m(manual mode):
Use this mode for defogging the windscreen as fol-
lows:
1. Press the
button.
The system will set the fan speed to maximum.
Air circulation is cancelled, the airflow mode
and the air conditioner is activated automatically.
Air flows mainly from the defogger outlets.
2. To switch off, press the
button to return to
the previous mode or the AUTO button for auto
climate control mode.
NOTE
•To quickly defrost/defog the windscreen, set
the fan speed to the maximum position.
•As soon as possible after the windscreen has
been cleared of ice or fog, press either the
windscreen defogger button or AUTO button.
•When the windscreen defogging mode is acti-
vated, the air conditioner will automatically
switch on at outside temperatures above –2°C
(28°F) and the air recirculation mode will be
switched off.
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Heating and defogging (Manual mode):
This mode heats the interior and defogs the wind-
screen.
Use the airflow control buttons to select the
button is pressed. Switch on the air-conditioning to
improve the defogging and adjust the preferred fan
speed and temperature.
Fan speed control
m(Manual mode):
Press the fan speed control buttons to adjust the fan
speed.
Press the AUTO button to change the fan speed to
automatic mode.
Air recirculation:
Use this mode to recirculate interior air inside the
passenger compartment in situations such as driv-
ing on a dust raised road, avoiding traffic fumes or
having maximum cooling from the air conditioner.
Press the<
>button to recirculate interior air.
The indicator light illuminates and the air conditioner
will automatically come on.
When the air recirculation mode is switched off, out-
side air is drawn into the passenger compartment.
Outside air circulation :
Use this mode to draw outside air into the passen-
ger compartment for normal heating, ventilation or
air conditioner operation.
Press the<
>button to change the air intake
from the air recirculation to the outside air mode.
The indicator light (
) turns off.To turn the system on/off:
Press the “ON/OFF” button to turn the system on or
off.
Operating tips
•In order to improve the heater operation, clear
the snow and ice from the wiper blade and air
inlet in front of the windscreen.
•When the engine coolant temperature and out-
side air temperature are low, the airflow from the
floor outlets may not operate for a maximum of
150 seconds. However, this is not a malfunction.
After the coolant temperature has warmed up,
the airflow from the floor outlets will operate nor-
mally.
•After parking in the sun, drive for two or three
minutes with the windows open to vent hot air
from the passenger compartment. Then, close
the windows. This will allow the acceleration of
the air conditioner’s cooling operation.
•Keep windows closed while the air conditioner is
operating.
•The air conditioning system should be operated
for about 10 minutes, at least once a month. This
helps prevent damage to the system due to lack
of lubrication.
•If the coolant temperature gauge exceeds the
“HOT” position, turn the air conditioner off. For
additional information, see “Engine overheat” in
the “6. In case of emergency” section.
•If the engine coolant reaches an extremely high
temperature, the air conditioning system will au-
tomatically turn off. This may happen for example
if the engine runs at idle speed for a long time on
a hot day.
Air conditioner filter
The air conditioning system is equipped with a filter
which collects dirt, pollen, dust, etc. To make sure
the air conditioner heats, defogs, and ventilates effi-
ciently, replace the filter regularly. To replace the fil-
ter, contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
The filter should be replaced if the airflow is ex-
tremely reduced or when the windows fog up
easily while operating the heater or air condition-
ing system.
Servicing air conditioner
The air conditioning system in your NISSAN vehicle
is charged with an environmentally friendly refriger-
ant.
NISSAN Blue Citizenship
This refrigerant will not harm the earth’s ozone
layer.
Special charging equipment and lubricant are re-
quired when servicing the NISSAN air conditioner.
Using improper refrigerants or lubricants will cause
severe damage to the air conditioning system. See
“Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in
the “9. Technical information” section.
A NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop will be able
to service the air conditioning system.
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•When the driver’s seat belt is released or the
driver’s door is open. (XTRONIC transmission
models)
Use this system while waiting at stoplight, etc. When
the vehicle is stopped for long periods of time, turn
off the engine.
When the engine bonnet is opened with the Stop/
Start System on, the engine will be in the normal
stopped state with the buzzer sounding. In this case,
restart the engine with the ignition switch.
When the engine is stopped by the Stop/Start Sys-
tem, heating, cooling and dehumidifying functions
will be deactivated. To avoid the air conditioning
functions from being deactivated, turn off the Stop/
Start System by pressing the Stop/Start System
OFF switch.
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
When the engine is stopped the following informa-
tion is displayed for a few seconds.
See “Vehicle information display” in the “2. Instru-
ments and controls” section for information about
the display.
m
NOTE
Automatic engine restart
is possible whenever the
Stop/Start System
symbol is illuminated at
the bottom of the
display.
Whilst the engine remains stopped the vehicle infor-
mation display shows the accumulated quantity (es-
timate) of carbon dioxide exhaust emissions (where
fitted) prevented by the Stop/Start System.
m
The [CO2 Saved] can
be reset in the Settings
menu; see “Vehicle
information display” in
the “2. Instruments and
controls” section.
When automatic restart is not possible the following
information is displayed. The engine must be started
by turning the ignition switch.
m
The message can be
cleared by pressing the
steering wheel
ji button,
restarting the engine, or
turning the ignition OFF.
PRECAUTIONS
The following message is displayed when there may
be something wrong with the Stop/Start System.
You are advised to have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
m
The message can be
cleared by pressing the
steering wheel ENTER
button
NOTE
The Stop/Start System
symbol at the bottom of
the display flashes whilst
the fault condition
remains.
5-24Starting and driving

Capacity (approximate)
Recommended specifications
Litre Imp measure
Manual transaxle gear oilR9M 4WD 1.7 1–1/2 qt
NISSAN MT-XZ Gear Oil Sports and Off-Road Vehicles or API GL-4 Viscosity
SAE 75W-85
R9M 2WD 1.7 1–1/2 qt
K9K
MR20
HRA2DDT2.0 1–3/4 qt NISSAN MT-XZ Gear Oil TL/JR Type or API GL-4 Viscosity SAE 75W-80
XTRONIC Transmission (CVT) fluidR9M with 2WD – –
Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid NS-3 *3 *4 HRA2DDT with 2WD – –
MR20 with 2WD – –
MR20 with 4WD – –
Brake & clutch fluidRefill to the correct level according
to the instructions in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.Genuine NISSAN brake fluid or equivalent. DOT 4 (US FMVSS No. 116)
Multi-purpose grease – – NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant – –HFO-1234yf (for Europe)
HFC-134a (R-134a) (except for Europe)
Air conditioning system lubricants – –ND-12 oil or equivalent (for Europe)
ND-8 oil (Except for Europe)
*1: For further details, see “Recommended SAE viscosity number” later in this section.
*2: Use Genuine NISSAN engine coolant, or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid possible aluminium corrosion within the engine cooling system caused by the use of non-genuine
engine coolant.Note that any repairs for the incidents within the engine cooling system while using non-genuine engine coolant may not be covered by the warranty, even
if such incidents occurred during the warranty period.Contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop for more information regarding the coolant type and capacity.
*3:Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the war-
ranty.
*4: Contact a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop for details or servicing.
*5: K9K engine with DPF.
Technical information9-3

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
10 wind turbines to cut carbon dioxide emissions at
power plants by more than 3,000 tonnes per year.
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 paint-
ing 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. NISSAN’s goal is to achieve 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 ourcollection 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 or con-
sult: www.nissan-global.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:
Fuel efficient 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.
Use the roof rack only when necessary
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 (continuously variable trans-
mission) to hold your vehicle as this leads to unnec-
essary 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.