ECO mode NISSAN QASHQAI 2017 Owner´s Manual

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ................................ 5-4
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ...................................... 5-4
Three-way catalyst .............................................................. 5-5
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .................... 5-5
Avoiding collision and rollover ......................................... 5-8
On-pavement and off-road driving precautions .......... 5-8
Off-road recovery ................................................................ 5-9
Rapid air pressure loss ...................................................... 5-9
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving .............................. 5-10
Driving safety precautions .............................................. 5-10
Ignition switch (models without Intelligent
Key system) ............................................................................. 5-12
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ................ 5-13
Manual Transmission (MT) ............................................. 5-13
Key positions ..................................................................... 5-14
Push-button ignition switch (model with Intelligent
Key system) ............................................................................. 5-14
Operating range for engine start function ................. 5-14
Push-button ignition switch operation ........................ 5-15
Push-button ignition switch positions ......................... 5-16
Emergency engine shut off ............................................ 5-16
Intelligent Key battery discharge .................................. 5-16
Before starting the engine ................................................... 5-17
Starting the engine (model without Intelligent
Key system) ............................................................................. 5-17Starting the engine (model with Intelligent
Key system) ............................................................................ 5-18
Remote engine start (if so equipped) ...................... 5-19
Driving the vehicle ................................................................. 5-20
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ............. 5-20
Manual Transmission (MT) ........................................... 5-25
Parking brake .......................................................................... 5-26
Pedal type ........................................................................ 5-27
Switch type (models with electronic parking
brake system) ................................................................. 5-27
ECO mode system ............................................................... 5-29
ECO Pedal Guide function ......................................... 5-29
Ambient ECO .................................................................. 5-30
ECO Drive Report ......................................................... 5-31
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (if so equipped) ....... 5-31
LDW system operation ................................................. 5-32
How to enable/disable the LDW system ................. 5-33
LDW system limitations ................................................ 5-34
System temporarily unavailable .................................. 5-35
System malfunction ....................................................... 5-35
System maintenance ..................................................... 5-36
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) (if so equipped) ..... 5-36
LDP system operation .................................................. 5-37
How to enable/disable the LDP system .................. 5-38
LDP system limitations ................................................. 5-39

System temporarily unavailable ..................................... 5-40
System malfunction .......................................................... 5-41
System maintenance ....................................................... 5-41
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so equipped) ................. 5-42
BSW system operation .................................................. 5-43
How to enable/disable the BSW system .................. 5-44
BSW system limitations ................................................. 5-45
BSW driving situations ................................................... 5-46
System temporarily unavailable ..................................... 5-49
System malfunction .......................................................... 5-49
System maintenance ....................................................... 5-50
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (if so equipped) ......... 5-51
RCTA system operation .................................................. 5-51
How to enable/disable the RCTA system ................. 5-53
RCTA system limitations ................................................. 5-54
System temporarily unavailable ..................................... 5-56
System malfunction .......................................................... 5-56
System maintenance ....................................................... 5-57
Cruise control (if so equipped) .......................................... 5-58
Precautions on cruise control ....................................... 5-58
Cruise control operations ............................................... 5-58
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (if so equipped) .......... 5-60
How to select the cruise control mode ...................... 5-62
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode .................. 5-62
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode ..... 5-76
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) (if so equipped) ..... 5-80
FEB system operation ..................................................... 5-81
Turning the FEB system ON/OFF ................................ 5-82
FEB system limitations .................................................... 5-83System temporarily unavailable .................................. 5-84
System malfunction ....................................................... 5-85
System maintenance ..................................................... 5-85
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with pedestrian
detection system ................................................................... 5-86
FEB with pedestrian detection
system operation ............................................................ 5-87
Turning the FEB with pedestrian detection
system ON/OFF ............................................................. 5-89
FEB with pedestrian detection
system limitations ........................................................... 5-89
System temporarily unavailable .................................. 5-92
System malfunction ....................................................... 5-93
System maintenance ..................................................... 5-94
Break-in schedule ................................................................. 5-95
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips ................................................... 5-95
Increasing fuel economy ...................................................... 5-96
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped) ........................ 5-96
AWD LOCK switch operations .................................. 5-98
Parking/parking on hills ..................................................... 5-100
Electric power steering ..................................................... 5-101
Brake system ....................................................................... 5-102
Braking precautions ................................................... 5-102
Brake assist ......................................................................... 5-102
Brake assist .................................................................. 5-102
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............................ 5-102
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ...................... 5-104
Chassis control ................................................................... 5-106
Active Trace Control .................................................. 5-106

5-4Starting and driving
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. They
could accidentally injure themselves
or others through inadvertent op-
eration of the vehicle. Also, on hot,
sunny days, temperatures in a
closed vehicle could quickly become
high enough to cause severe or
possibly fatal injuries to people or
animals.
.Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from
sliding or shifting. Do not place
cargo higher than the seatbacks. In
a sudden stop or collision, unse-
cured cargo could cause personal
injury.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
.Do not breathe exhaust gas; it
contains colorless and odorless
carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide
is dangerous. It can cause uncon-
sciousness or death.
.If you suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering the vehicle, drive with
all windows fully open, and have the
vehicle inspected immediately.
.Do not run the engine in closed
spaces such as a garage.
.Do not park the vehicle with the
engine running for an extended
period of time.
.Keep the liftgate closed while driv-
ing, otherwise exhaust gas could be
drawn into the passenger compart-
ment. If you must drive with the
liftgate open, follow these precau-
tions:
— Open all the windows.
— Turn the air recirculation mode
off and set the fan speed control
to the highest level to circulatethe air.
.If a special body or other equipment
is added for recreational or other
usage, follow the manufacturer’s
recommendation to prevent carbon
monoxide entry into the vehicle.
(Some recreational vehicle appli-
ances such as stoves, refrigerators,
heaters, etc. may also generate
carbon monoxide.)
.The exhaust system and body
should be inspected by a qualified
mechanic whenever:
— Your vehicle is raised while
being serviced.
— You suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering into the passenger
compartment.
— You notice a change in the
sound of the exhaust system.
— You have had an accident invol-
ving damage to the exhaust
system, underbody, or rear of
the vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING

for approximately 1 minute. The
light will remain on after 1 minute.
Have your tires replaced and/or
TPMS system reset as soon as
possible. It is recommended you
visit a NISSAN dealer for these
services.
.Replacing tires with those not ori-
ginally specified by NISSAN could
affect the proper operation of the
TPMS.
.Do not inject any tire liquid or
aerosol tire sealant into the tires,
as this may cause a malfunction of
the tire pressure sensors.
CAUTION
.The TPMS may not function properly
when the wheels are equipped with
tire chains or the wheels are buried
in snow.
.Do not place metalized film or any
metal parts (antenna, etc.) on the
windows. This may cause poor re-
ception of the signals from the tire
pressure sensors, and the TPMS willnot function properly.
Some devices and transmitters may temporarily
interfere with the operation of the TPMS and
cause the low tire pressure warning light to
illuminate. Some examples are:
.Facilities or electric devices using similar
radio frequencies are near the vehicle.
.If a transmitter set to similar frequencies is
being used in or near the vehicle.
.If a computer (or similar equipment) or a DC/
AC converter is being used in or near the
vehicle.
Low tire pressure warning light may illuminate in
the following cases.
.If the vehicle is equipped with a wheel and
tire without TPMS.
.If the TPMS has been replaced and the ID
has not been registered.
.If the wheel is not originally specified by
NISSAN.
FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-ence received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Note: Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s) . Opera-
tion is subject to the following two condi-
tions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert
When adding air to an under-inflated tire, the
TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert provides visual
and audible signals outside the vehicle to help
you inflate the tires to the recommended COLD
tire pressure.
Vehicle set-up:
1. Park the vehicle in a safe and level place.
2. Apply the parking brake and place the shift
lever in the P (Park) position (CVT model) or
N (Neutral) position (MT model) .
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5-14Starting and driving
KEY POSITIONS
LOCK: Normal parking position (0)
OFF: (Not used) (1)
This position activates electrical accessories
such as the radio when the engine is not
running.
ON: Normal operating position (2)
This position turns on the ignition system and
the electrical accessories.
START: (3)
This position starts the engine. As soon as the
engine has started, release the key. It auto-
matically returns to the ON position.
WARNING
Do not operate the push-button ignition
switch while driving the vehicle except
in an emergency. (The engine will stop
when the ignition switch is pushed 3
consecutive times or the ignition switch
is pushed and held for more than 2
seconds.) If the engine stops while the
vehicle is being driven, this could lead
to a crash and serious injury.
Before operating the push-button ignition
switch, be sure to move the shift lever to the P
(Park) position (for Continuously Variable Trans-
mission (CVT) models) or the shift lever to the N
(Neutral) position (for Manual Transmission (MT)
models) .
SSD0436
OPERATING RANGE FOR ENGINE
START FUNCTION
The Intelligent Key can only be used for starting
the engine when the Intelligent Key is within the
specified operating range
*1.
When the Intelligent Key battery is almost
discharged or strong radio waves are present
near the operating location, the Intelligent Key
system’s operating range becomes narrower
and may not function properly.
If the Intelligent Key is within the operating
range, it is possible for anyone, even someone
who does not carry the Intelligent Key, to push
the ignition switch to start the engine.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
(model with Intelligent Key system)

5-16Starting and driving
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
POSITIONS
LOCK (Normal parking position)
The ignition switch can only be locked at this
position.
The ignition switch will lock when any door is
opened or closed with the ignition switched off.
ON (Normal operating position)
The ignition system and the electrical accessory
power activate at this position without the
engine turned on.
The ON position has a battery saver feature that
will place the ignition switch in the OFF position,
if the vehicle is not running, after some time
under the following conditions:
.all doors are closed.
.shift lever is in P (Park) position (CVT model)
or N (Neutral) position (MT model) .
The battery saver feature will be cancelled if any
of the following occur:
.any door is opened.
.shift lever is moved out of the P (Park)
position (CVT model) .
.ignition switch changes position.
OFF position
The engine is turned off in this position.
Auto ACC position
With the vehicle in the P (Park) position (CVT
models) or the N (Neutral) position (MT models) ,
the Intelligent Key with you and the ignition
placed from ON to OFF, the radio can still be
used for a period of time, or until the driver’s
door is opened. After a period of time, functions
such as radio, navigation (if so equipped) , and
Bluetooth
ŠHands-Free Phone System may be
restarted by turning on the audio system (See
“Audio system” (P.4-38) in this manual) , or by
the UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key for up
to a total of 30 minutes.
EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF
To shut off the engine in an emergency situation
while driving, perform the following procedure:
.Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch
3 consecutive times in less than 1.5
seconds, or
.Push and hold the push-button ignition
switch for more than 2 seconds.
JVS0404X
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DIS-
CHARGE
If the battery of the Intelligent Key is discharged,
or environmental conditions interfere with the
Intelligent Key operation, start the engine
according to the following procedure:
1. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position
(for CVT models) or the shift lever to the N
(Neutral) position (for MT models) .
2. Firmly apply the foot brake.
3. Touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent
Key as illustrated. (A chime will sound.)
4. Push the ignition switch while depressing
the brake pedal within 10 seconds after the

chime sounds. The engine will start.
After step 3 is performed, when the ignition
switch is pushed without depressing the brake
pedal, the ignition switch position will change to
ACC.
NOTE:
.When the ignition switch is pushed to
the ON position or the engine is started
by the above procedures, the“Key
Battery Low”warning appears (on the
Vehicle information display) even if the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
This is not a malfunction. To turn off the
warning, touch the ignition switch with
the Intelligent Key again.
.If the“Key Battery Low”warning ap-
pears (on the Vehicle information dis-
play) , replace the battery as soon as
possible. (See“Intelligent Key battery
replacement”(P.8-23) .).Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
.Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid, and window washer fluid as
frequently as possible, or at least whenever
you refuel.
.Check that all windows and lights are clean.
.Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
.Lock all doors.
.Position seat and adjust head restraints.
.Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
.Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
.Check the operation of warning lights when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position. (See “Warning lights, indicator
lights and audible reminders” (P.2-10) .)1. Apply the parking brake.
2.Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) model:
Move the shift lever to the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)
The starter is designed so that it does not
operate unless the shift lever is in either of
the above positions.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position, and depress the clutch pedal to
the floor while starting the engine.
3. Crank the enginewith your foot off the
accelerator pedalby turning the ignition
switch to START. Release the switch when
the engine starts. If the engine starts, but
fails to run, repeat the above procedure.
.If the engine is very hard to start in
extremely cold weather or when restart-
ing, depress the accelerator pedal a little
(approximately 1/3 to the floor) and hold
it and then crank the engine. Release the
accelerator pedal when the engine starts.
.If the engine is very hard to start because
it is flooded, depress the accelerator
pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
Crank the engine for 5 - 6 seconds. After
cranking the engine, release the accel-
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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINESTARTING THE ENGINE (model
without Intelligent Key system)

5-18Starting and driving
erator pedal. Crank the enginewith your
foot off the accelerator pedalby
turning the ignition switch to START.
Release the ignition switch when the
engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails
to run, repeat the above procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start, turn the ignition switch
off and wait 10 seconds before cranking
again, otherwise the starter could be
damaged.
Do not turn the ignition switch to the
START position unless the engine and
starter have stopped moving. Attempt-
ing to start the engine while the engine
or starter is moving may cause damage.
4.Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30
seconds after starting. Do not race the
engine while warming it up. Drive at
moderate speed for a short distance first,
especially in cold weather. In cold weather,
keep the engine running for a minimum of 2 -
3 minutes before shutting it off. Starting andstopping the engine over a short period of
time may make the vehicle more difficult to
start.
5. To stop the engine, shift the shift lever to the
P (Park) position (CVT model) or N (Neutral)
position (MT model) and turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1.Installation or extended use of electro-
nic accessories that consume battery
power when the engine is not running
(Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players,
etc.)
2.Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.1. Apply the parking brake.
2.Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) model:
Move the shift lever to the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position. (P is recommended.)
The starter is designed not to operate unless
the shift lever is in either of the above
positions.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position. Depress the clutch pedal fully to
the floor.
The starter is designed not to operate unless
the clutch pedal is fully depressed.
The Intelligent Key must be carried
when operating the ignition switch.
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.
Depress the brake pedal (CVT models) or
the clutch pedal (MT models) and push the
ignition switch to start the engine.
To start the engine immediately, push and
release the ignition switch while depressing
the brake pedal (CVT models) or the clutch
pedal (MT models) with the ignition switch in
any position.
.If the engine is very hard to start in
extremely cold weather or when restart-
ing, depress the accelerator pedal a little
STARTING THE ENGINE (model with
Intelligent Key system)

(approximately 1/3 to the floor) and while
holding, crank the engine. Release the
accelerator pedal when the engine starts.
.If the engine is very hard to start because
it is flooded, depress the accelerator
pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
Push the ignition switch to the ON
position to start cranking the engine.
After 5 or 6 seconds, stop cranking by
pushing the ignition switch to OFF. After
cranking the engine, release the accel-
erator pedal. Crank the enginewith your
foot off the accelerator pedalby
depressing the brake pedal and pushing
the push-button ignition switch to start
the engine. If the engine starts, but fails
to run, repeat the above procedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start, push the ignition switch
to OFF and wait 10 seconds before
cranking again, otherwise the starter
could be damaged.
4.Warm-up
Allow the engine to idle for at least 30seconds after starting. Do not race the
engine while warming it up. Drive at
moderate speed for a short distance first,
especially in cold weather. In cold weather,
keep the engine running for a minimum of 2 -
3 minutes before shutting it off. Starting and
stopping the engine over a short period of
time may make the vehicle more difficult to
start.
When racing the engine up to 4,000 rpm or
more under no load condition, the engine
will enter the fuel cut mode.
5. To stop the engine, move the shift lever to
the P (Park) position (CVT models) or move
the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position (MT
models) , and push the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery discharge
and potential no-start conditions such as:
1.Installation or extended use of electro-
nic accessories that consume battery
power when the engine is not running
(Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players,
etc.)
2.Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.In these cases, the battery may need to be
charged to maintain battery health.
REMOTE ENGINE START (if so
equipped)
Vehicles started with the remote engine start
function require the ignition switch to be placed
in the ON position before the shift lever can be
moved from the P (Park) position. To place the
ignition switch in the ON position, perform the
following steps:
1. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is carried
with you.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Push the ignition switch once to the ON
position.
For additional information about the remote
engine start function, see “Remote engine start”
(P.3-22) .
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5-20Starting and driving
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANS-
MISSION (CVT)
The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
in your vehicle is electronically controlled to
produce maximum power and smooth operation.
The recommended operating procedures for this
transmission are shown on the following pages.
Follow these procedures for maximum vehicle
performance and driving enjoyment.
Engine power may be automatically re-
duced to protect the CVT if the engine
speed increases quickly when driving on
slippery roads or while being tested on
some dynamometers.
Starting the vehicle
1. After starting the engine, fully depress the
foot brake pedal before moving the shift
lever out of the P (Park) position.
This CVT is designed so that the foot
brake pedal must be depressed before
shifting from P (Park) to any driving
position while the ignition switch is in
the ON position.
The shift lever cannot be moved out of
the P (Park) position and into any of
the other positions if the ignition
switch is placed in the LOCK or OFF
position.2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and
move the shift lever to a driving position.
3. Release the parking brake and foot brake
pedal, and then gradually start the vehicle in
motion.
WARNING
.Do not depress the accelerator
pedal while shifting from P (Park)
or N (Neutral) to R (Reverse) , D
(Drive) , or manual shift mode. Al-
ways depress the brake pedal until
shifting is completed. Failure to do
so could cause you to lose control
and have an accident.
.Cold engine idle speed is high, so
use caution when shifting into a
forward or reverse gear before the
engine has warmed up.
.Never shift to either the P (Park) or
R (Reverse) position while vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D
(Drive) while the vehicle is rever-
sing. This could cause an accident
or damage the transmission.
.Do not downshift abruptly on slip-
pery roads. This may cause a loss ofcontrol.
CAUTION
.To avoid possible damage to your
vehicle; when stopping the vehicle
on an uphill grade, do not hold the
vehicle by depressing the accelera-
tor pedal. The foot brake should be
used for this purpose.
.Except in an emergency, do not shift
to the N (Neutral) position while
driving. Coasting with the transmis-
sion in the N (Neutral) position may
cause serious damage to the trans-
mission.
DRIVING THE VEHICLE