instrument panel NISSAN QASHQAI 2017 Owner´s Manual

1-56Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
cause serious injury or death.
SPA1097
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING
LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light, display-
ingin the instrument panel, monitors the
circuits for the air bag systems, pretensioners
and all related wiring.
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the supplemental air bag warning light illumi-
nates for about 7 seconds and then turns off.
This means the system is operational.If any of the following conditions occur, the air
bag and/or pretensioner systems need servi-
cing:
.The supplemental air bag warning light
remains on after approximately 7 seconds.
.The supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
.The supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the air bag and/or
pretensioner systems may not operate properly.
They must be checked and repaired. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and/or pretensioner systems will not
operate in an accident. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible. It
is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit ........................................................................................ 2-3
Instrument panel ........................................................................ 2-4
Meters and gauges ................................................................... 2-5
Speedometer and odometer ............................................ 2-6
Tachometer ........................................................................... 2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................ 2-7
Fuel gauge ............................................................................ 2-8
Instrument brightness control .......................................... 2-9
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) position
indicator (if so equipped) .................................................. 2-9
Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders ................................................................... 2-10
Checking lights ................................................................. 2-10
Warning lights ................................................................... 2-10
Indicator lights ................................................................... 2-16
Audible reminders ............................................................ 2-17
Vehicle information display .................................................. 2-18
How to use the vehicle information display .............. 2-19
Startup display .................................................................. 2-19
Settings ............................................................................... 2-19
Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators .................................................................... 2-28
Trip computer .................................................................... 2-34
Clock and outside air temperature .............................. 2-36Security systems ................................................................... 2-36
Vehicle Security System ............................................... 2-36
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ........................ 2-38
Wiper and washer switch ................................................... 2-39
Windshield wiper and washer operation ................. 2-40
Rear window wiper and washer switch .......................... 2-41
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch ....... 2-42
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................................... 2-43
Headlight switch ............................................................ 2-43
Turn signal switch .......................................................... 2-48
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............................. 2-48
Horn .......................................................................................... 2-49
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) ......................... 2-49
Heated seats (if so equipped) ........................................... 2-50
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) switch (if
so equipped) .......................................................................... 2-51
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) switch (if so equipped) ..... 2-51
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch .................... 2-52
All-wheel drive (AWD) lock switch (if so equipped) ..... 2-52
ECO mode switch ................................................................ 2-52
Power outlet ............................................................................ 2-53
Storage .................................................................................... 2-54
Cup holders ..................................................................... 2-54
Soft bottle holders ......................................................... 2-54
Cargo area (if so equipped) ....................................... 2-55

2-4Instruments and controls
JVC1090X
1. Side ventilator
2. Meters and gauges/Clock
3. Center ventilator
4. Audio system* or Navigation system**
— RearView Monitor*
— Around View
ŠMonitor*
— BluetoothŠHands-Free Phone System*5. Front passenger supplemental air bag
6. Fuse box cover
7. Fuel-filler door release handle
8. Hood release handle
9. Steering wheel lock lever
10. Driver’s front-impact air bag/Horn
11. Heater/air conditioner control12. Auxiliary input jack and USB connection port
13. Power outlet
14. Defroster switch
15. Glove box
*: if so equipped
**: See the separate Navigation System Owner’s
Manual (if so equipped) .
INSTRUMENT PANEL

2-6Instruments and controls
JVI1006X
Speedometer
SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in
miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour
(km/h) .
JVI1603X
Distance to empty (dte — km or mile)/
Odometer
Distance to empty (dte — km or mile):
The distance to empty (dte)
*1provides you
with an estimation of the distance that can be
driven before refueling. The dte is constantly
being calculated, based on the amount of fuel in
the fuel tank and the actual fuel consumption.
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
The dte mode includes a low range warning
feature. If the fuel level is low, the warning is
displayed on the screen.
When the fuel level drops even lower, the dte
display will change to “———”..If the amount of fuel added is small, the
display just before the ignition switch is
placed in the “OFF” position may continue
to be displayed.
.When driving uphill or rounding curves, the
fuel in the tank shifts, which may momenta-
rily change the display.
Odometer/Twin trip odometer:
After the ignition switch is placed in the OFF or
LOCK position from ON position, the distance
to empty and odometer/twin trip odometer stays
on for 30 seconds. With the ignition switch in
OFF position, when you open any door then
close all doors, the odometer/twin trip odometer
stays on for 30 seconds.
The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed in
the vehicle information display when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The odometer*2displays the total distance the
vehicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer
*2displays the distance
of individual trips.
Changing display:
Push the TRIP RESET switch
*3(located on
the instrument panel) to change the display as
follows:
ODO?TRIP A?TRIP B?ODO

JVI0644X
JVI0661M
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CON-
TROL
The instrument brightness control switch can be
operated when the ignition switch is in the ON
position. When the switch is operated, the
vehicle information display switches to the
brightness adjustment mode.
Push the + side of the switch
*Ato brighten
the meter panel lights. The bar
*1moves to the
+ side.
Push the - side of the switch
*Bto dim the
lights. The bar
*1moves to theíside.
The vehicle information display returns to the
normal display when the instrument brightness
control switch is not operated for more than 5
seconds.
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANS-
MISSION (CVT) POSITION INDICATOR
(if so equipped)
The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator indicates the shift lever posi-
tion when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Instruments and controls2-9

JVI1616X
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting
*1Rotate the switch to theposition, and the
front parking, tail, license plate, and instrument
panel lights will come on.
*2Rotate the switch to theposition, and the
headlights will come on and all the other lights
remain on.
JVI1624X
Autolight system (if so equipped)
The autolight system allows the headlights to be
set so they turn on and off automatically.
To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position
*1.
2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the
headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch
to the OFF,
orposition.
The autolight system can turn on the headlights
automatically when it is dark and turn off theheadlights when it is light.
The headlights will also be turned on automa-
tically at twilight or in rainy weather (when the
windshield wiper is operated continuously) .
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened and this
condition is continued, the headlights remain on
for 5 minutes.
Instruments and controls2-43
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH

2-44Instruments and controls
JVI0510X
Be sure not to put anything on top of the
photo sensor
*Alocated on the top of the
instrument panel. The photo sensor con-
trols the autolight; if it is covered, the
photo sensor reacts as if it is dark and the
headlights will illuminate.
Automatic headlights off delay (if so
equipped):
You can keep the headlights on for up to 180
seconds after you place the ignition switch in the
OFF and open any door then close all the doors.
You can adjust the period of the automatic
headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF) to
180 seconds. The factory default setting is 45
seconds.For automatic headlights off delay setting, see
“Vehicle Settings” (P.2-22) .
JVI1617X
Headlight beam select
*1To select the high beam function, push the lever
forward. The high beam lights come on and the
light illuminates.
*2Pull the lever back to select the low beam.
*3Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the
headlight high beams on and off.

2-52Instruments and controls
SIC4544
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most
driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor.
If maximum engine power is needed to free a
stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator light will illuminate.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn on the system. (See “Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system” (P.5-104) .)
JVI1595X
The All-Wheel Drive (AWD) lock switch is
located on the instrument panel. The AWD
LOCK indicator light will illuminate when the
switch is turned on. For additional information,
refer to “All-Wheel Drive (AWD)” (P.5-96) .
Each time you push the switch, the AWD mode
will switch: AUTO?LOCK?AUTO.
JVS0185X
The ECO mode system helps to enhance the
fuel economy by controlling the engine and CVT
operation (for CVT models) automatically to
avoid rapid acceleration.
To turn on the ECO mode system, push the
ECO switch. The ECO mode indicator appears
on the meter.
To turn off the ECO mode, push the ECO switch
again. The ECO mode indicator will turn off.
.The ECO mode system cannot be turned off
while the accelerator pedal is depressed
even if the ECO switch is pushed to OFF.
Release the accelerator pedal to turn off the
ECO mode system.
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCHALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) LOCK
SWITCH (if so equipped)ECO MODE SWITCH

.The ECO mode system will turn off auto-
matically if a malfunction occurs in the
system.
.Turn off the ECO mode system when
acceleration is required such as when:
— driving with a heavy load of passengers
or cargo in the vehicle
— driving on a steep uphill slope
JVI0878X
The power outlet is located in the instrument
panel.
CAUTION
.The outlet and plug may be hot
during or immediately after use.
.Do not use with accessories that
exceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.
.Use power outlet with the engine
running to avoid discharging the
vehicle battery..Avoid using power outlet when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster is on.
.This power outlet is not designed
for use with a cigarette lighter unit.
.Push the plug in as far as it will go.
If good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may open.
.Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical acces-
sory being used is turned OFF.
.When not in use, be sure to close
the cap. Do not allow water or any
liquid to contact the outlet.
Instruments and controls2-53
POWER OUTLET

JVP0539X
1. Pull the hood lock release handle*1
located below the instrument panel until
the hood springs up.
2. Locate the lever
*2in between the hood
and grille, and push the lever up with your
fingertips.
3. Raise the hood.
4. Remove the support rod and insert it into the
slot
*3.
Hold the coated part
*Awhen removing or
resetting the support rod. Avoid direct
contact with the metal parts, as they may
be hot immediately after the engine has
been stopped.When closing the hood:
1. While supporting the hood, return the
support rod to its original position.
2. Slowly lower the hood to about 8 to 12 in
(20 to 30 cm) above the hood lock, then let
it drop.
3. Make sure it is securely latched.
WARNING
.Always be sure the liftgate has been
closed securely to prevent it from
opening while driving.
.Do not drive with the liftgate open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to
“Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)”
(P.5-4) .
.To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of
the vehicle and or its systems,
including entrapment in windows
or inadvertent door lock activation,
do not leave children, people who
require the assistance of others or
pets unattended in your vehicle.
Additionally, the temperature inside
a closed vehicle on a warm day can
quickly become high enough to
cause a significant risk of injury or
death to people and pets.
.Always be sure that hands and feet
are clear of the door frame to avoid
injury while closing the liftgate.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-25
LIFTGATE