automatic transmission NISSAN QASHQAI 2017 Owner´s Manual

29. Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) position indicator (CVT models)
This indicator shows the automatic shift position.
In the manual shift mode, when the transmission
does not shift to the selected gear due to a
transmission protection mode, the CVT position
indicator will blink and a chime will sound.
See “Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)”
(P.5-20) for further details.
30. CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual
warning (CVT models)
This warning appears when there is a malfunc-
tion with the CVT system. If this warning comes
on, have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
31. Malfunction warning (if so equipped)
This warning appears when the following
systems malfunction.
.Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
.Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
.Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
.Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
.Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)
.Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
pedestrian detection
For more details, see “Lane Departure Warning(LDW)” (P.5-31) , “Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP)” (P.5-36) , “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)”
(P.5-42) , “Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)” (P.5-
51) , “Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)” (P.5-
80) or “Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) with
pedestrian detection system” (P.5-86) .
32. ECO mode indicator
The ECO mode indicator appears when the
ECO mode system is turned on.
(See “ECO mode system” (P.5-29) .)
33. Unavailable: High Cabin Tempera-
ture warning (if so equipped)
This warning appears if the interior temperature
of the vehicle has reached such a high
temperature that the sensor for the Lane
Departure Warning (LDW) or Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP) systems can no longer func-
tion reliably. Once the interior temperature has
reached normal levels, the warning should
disappear.
If the warning continues to display, have the
system checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
For additional information, refer to “Lane De-
parture Warning (LDW)” (P.5-31) or “Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP)” (P.5-36).
34. Not Available: Poor Road Conditions
warning (if so equipped)
This message appears when the Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP) system becomes unavailable
because the road is slippery. For additional
information, refer to “Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP)” (P.5-36) .
35. Currently unavailable warning (if so
equipped)
This message appears when the Lane Departure
Prevention (LDP) system becomes unavailable
because the VDC is turned off. For additional
information, refer to “Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP)” (P.5-36) .
36. Unavailable: Front Radar Obstruction
warning (if so equipped)
If the sensor area of the front bumper is covered
with dirt or obstructed, making it impossible to
detect a vehicle ahead, the Forward Emergency
Braking (FEB) system, Forward Emergency
Braking (FEB) with pedestrian detection system
or Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system is
automatically turned off. The Forward Emer-
gency Braking (FEB) system warning light
(orange) will illuminate and the warning message
will appear in the vehicle information display. If
the warning message appears, park the vehicle
in a safe location and turn the engine off.
Instruments and controls2-31

— Reset the elapsed time and trip od-
ometer.
.All
— Reset all items of “Average Speed”,
“Elapsed time and trip odometer” and
“Fuel economy.”
Once the “Elapsed time and trip odometer 1” is
displayed, you can use
*2buttons to
switch between the “Elapsed time and trip
odometer 1” and “Elapsed time and trip
odometer 2.”
4-5. Fuel economy 1 and 2 (MPG, l
(litre)/100 km or km/l(litre))
Current fuel consumption:
The current fuel consumption mode shows the
current fuel consumption.
Average fuel consumption:
The average fuel consumption 1 mode shows
the average fuel consumption since the last
reset. The average fuel consumption 2 mode
shows the average fuel consumption since the
time the ignition switch was placed in the ON
position. The average fuel consumption 2 is
automatically reset each time the ignition is
placed in the OFF position.
Resetting is done by pushing the OK
*1button.
When the OK
*1button is pushed, the
following menu items are displayed..Cancel
— Return to the previous screen without
resetting.
.Fuel Economy
— Reset the fuel economy.
.All
— Reset all items of “Average Speed”,
“Elapsed time and trip odometer” and
“Fuel economy”.
Once the “Fuel economy 1” is displayed, you
can use
*2buttons to switch between the
“Fuel economy 1” and “Fuel economy 2”.
The display is updated every 30 seconds. For
about the first 1/3 mile (500 m) after a reset, the
display shows “——”.
6. Audio
The audio mode shows the status of audio
information.
7. Navigation (if so equipped)
When the route guidance is set in the navigation
system, this item shows the navigation route
information.
8. Compass (if so equipped)
This display indicates the heading direction of
the vehicle.
9. “4x4-i” display (if so equipped)
When the “4x4-i” display is selected, you can
view the distribution ratio of the transmission
torque to the front and rear wheels during
driving.
10. Chassis control
When Active Trace Control, Active Engine Brake
(Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
models) or Active Ride Control system is
operated, it shows the operating condition. It
also shows operating condition of Hill Start
Assist. See “Active Trace Control” (P.5-106) ,
“Active Engine Brake (Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) models)” (P.5-107) , “Active
Ride Control” (P.5-108) or “Hill Start Assist
system” (P.5-109)for more details.
11. Tire Pressures
The tire pressure mode shows the pressure of all
four tires while the vehicle is driven.
When the Tire Pressure Low — Add Air warning
appears, the display can be switched to the tire
pressure mode by pushing the OK
*1button to
reveal additional details on the displayed warn-
ing.
Instruments and controls2-35

Welcome light and farewell light function
When you lock or unlock the doors or the
liftgate, the daytime running lights, parking lights
and the tail lights will illuminate for a period of
time. The welcome light and farewell light
function can be disabled. For information about
disabling the welcome light and farewell light
function, see “Vehicle Settings” (P.2-22).
Locking doors
1. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position
(Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
models) , or the shift lever in the N (Neutral)
position (Manual Transmission (MT) mod-
els) , place the ignition switch in the OFF
position and make sure you carry the
Intelligent Key with you.
2. Close all doors.
3. Push any door handle request switch while
carrying the Intelligent Key with you.
4. All doors and the liftgate will lock.
5. The hazard indicator lights flash twice and
the outside buzzer sounds twice.
NOTE:
.Request switches for all doors and the
liftgate can be deactivated when the I-
Key Door Lock setting is turned off in
the Vehicle Settings of the vehicle
information display. For additional in-formation, see“Vehicle Settings”(P.2-
22) .
.Doors lock with the door handle re-
quest switch while the ignition switch
is not in the LOCK position.
.Doors do not lock by pushing the door
handle request switch while any door is
open. However, doors lock with the
mechanical key even if any door is
open.
.Doors do not lock with the door handle
request switch with the Intelligent Key
inside the vehicle and a beep sounds to
warn you. However, when an Intelligent
Key is inside the vehicle, doors can be
locked with another Intelligent Key.
CAUTION
.After locking the doors using the
request switch, make sure that the
doors have been securely locked by
operating the door handles or the
liftgate opener switch.
.When locking the doors using the
request switch, make sure to have
the Intelligent Key in your posses-
sion before operating the request
switch to prevent the Intelligent Keyfrom being left in the vehicle.
.The request switch is operational
only when the Intelligent Key has
been detected by the Intelligent Key
system.
Unlocking doors
1. Push the door handle request switch*Aor
the liftgate request switch
*Bwhile carry-
ing the Intelligent Key with you.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once and out-
side chime sounds once. The corresponding
door or the liftgate will unlock.
3. Push the request switch again within 1
minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once and out-
side chime sounds once again. All the doors
and the liftgate will unlock.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the request switch while
the doors are locked.
.Opening any door.
.Pushing the ignition switch.
During this 1-minute time period, if the UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key is pushed, all
doors will be locked automatically after another
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-15

.The cargo room area is not included in the
operating range but the Intelligent Key may
function.
.If the Intelligent Key is placed on the
instrument panel, inside the glove box or
door pocket, the Intelligent Key may not
function.
.If the Intelligent Key is placed near the door
or window outside the vehicle, the Intelligent
Key may function.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
OPERATION
CAUTION
.Do not leave the vehicle for ex-
tended periods of time when the
ignition switch is in the ON position
and the engine is not running. This
can discharge the battery.
.Use electrical accessories with the
engine running to avoid discharging
the vehicle battery. If you must use
accessories while the engine is not
running, do not use them for ex-
tended periods of time and do not
use multiple electrical accessories
at the same time.
JVS0937X
When the ignition switch is pushed without
depressing the brake pedal (CVT models) or the
clutch pedal (MT models) , the ignition switch will
illuminate.
Push the ignition switch center:
.once to change to ON.
.two times to change to OFF.
The ignition switch will automatically return to
the LOCK position when any door is either
opened or closed with the switch in the OFF
position.
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) models
The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition
switch position cannot be switched to OFF until
the shift lever is moved to the P (Park) position.
When the ignition switch cannot be pushed
toward the OFF position, proceed as follows:
1. Move the shift lever into the P (Park)
position.
2. Push the ignition switch. The ignition switch
position will change to the ON position.
3. Push the ignition switch again to the OFF
position.
The shift lever can be moved from the P
(Park) position if the ignition switch is in
the ON position and the brake pedal is
depressed.
Starting and driving5-15

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

5-22Starting and driving
position to R (Reverse) .
N (Neutral):
Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged.
The engine can be started in this position. You
may shift to N (Neutral) and restart a stalled
engine while the vehicle is moving.
D (Drive):
Use this position for all normal forward driving.
Manual shift mode
When the shift lever is shifted from the D (Drive)
position to the manual shift gate, the transmis-
sion enters the manual shift mode. Shift ranges
can be selected manually by moving the shift
lever up or down.
In the manual shift mode, the shift range is
displayed on the position indicator in the meter.
Shift ranges up or down one by one as follows:
M1?
M2?
M3?
M4?
M5?
M6?
M7
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.When shifting up, move the shift lever to the
+ (up) side. The transmission shifts to a
higher range.
.When shifting down, move the shift lever to
theí(down) side. The transmission shifts to
a lower range..Moving the shift lever to the same side twice
will shift the ranges in succession. However,
if this motion is rapidly done, the second
shifting may not be completed properly.
.When canceling the manual shift mode,
return the shift lever to the D (Drive) position.
The transmission returns to the normal
driving mode.
M7 (7th):
Use this position for all normal forward driving.
However, you need to shift down the gears
manually when accelerating or passing another
vehicle.
M6 (6th) and M5 (5th):
Use these positions when driving up long
slopes, or for engine braking when driving down
long slopes.
M4 (4th) , M3 (3rd) and M2 (2nd) :
Use these positions for hill climbing or engine
braking on downhill grades.
M1 (1st):
Use this position when climbing steep hills
slowly or driving slowly through deep snow,
sand or mud, or for maximum engine braking on
steep downhill grades.
.Remember not to drive at high speeds for
extended periods of time in lower than M7range. This reduces fuel economy.
.In the manual shift mode, the transmis-
sion may not shift to the selected
range. This helps maintain driving per-
formance and reduces the chance of
vehicle damage or loss of control.
.In the manual shift mode, the transmis-
sion automatically shifts down to 1st
gear before the vehicle comes to a
stop. When accelerating again, it is
necessary to shift up to the desired
range.
.When the CVT fluid temperature is extre-
mely low, the manual shift mode may not
work and automatically shift as a drive mode.
This is not a malfunction. In this case, return
the shift lever to the D (Drive) position and
drive for a while and then shift to the manual
shift mode.
.When the CVT fluid temperature is high, the
shift range may upshift at a lower engine
speed than usual. This is not a malfunction.
Accelerator downshift — In D position —
For passing or hill climbing, fully depress the
accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts the
transmission down into a lower gear, depending
on the vehicle speed.

High fluid temperature protection mode
This transmission has a high fluid temperature
protection mode. If the fluid temperature be-
comes too high (for example, when climbing
steep grades in high temperature with heavy
loads) , engine power and, under some condi-
tions, vehicle speed will be decreased auto-
matically to reduce the chance of transmission
damage. Vehicle speed can be controlled with
the accelerator pedal, but the engine and vehicle
speed may be limited.
Fail-safe
If the vehicle is driven under extreme
conditions, such as excessive wheel spin-
ning and subsequent hard braking, the
fail-safe system may be activated. The MIL
may illuminate to indicate the fail-safe
mode is activated. (See “Malfunction In-
dicator Light (MIL)” (P.2-16) .) This will
occur even if all electrical circuits are
functioning properly. In this case, place
the ignition switch in the OFF position and
wait for 10 seconds. Then turn the switch
back to the ON position. The vehicle
should return to its normal operating
condition. If it does not return to its normal
operating condition, have the transmission
checked and repaired, if necessary. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN dealerfor this service.
WARNING
When the high fluid temperature pro-
tection mode or fail-safe operation
occurs, vehicle speed may be gradually
reduced. The reduced speed may be
lower than other traffic, which could
increase the chance of a collision. Be
especially careful when driving. If ne-
cessary, pull to the side of the road at a
safe place and allow the transmission
to return to normal operation, or have it
repaired if necessary.
Adaptive Shift Control (ASC)
The Adaptive Shift Control automatically oper-
ates when the transmission is in the “D” (Drive)
position and selects an appropriate gear de-
pending on the road conditions such as uphill or
downhill.
Control on uphill and curving roads:
A low gear is maintained that suits the degree of
the slope to allow smooth driving with a small
number of shifts.Control on downhill roads:
The Adaptive Shift Control shifts to a low gear
that suits the degree of the slope when the
accelerator pedal is depressed, and uses the
engine braking to help driving in the downhill.
Control on winding roads:
A low gear is maintained on continuous curves
that involve repeated acceleration and decelera-
tion, so that smooth acceleration is available
instantly when the accelerator pedal is de-
pressed.
NOTE:
.Adaptive Shift Control may not operate
when the transmission oil temperature
is low immediately after the start of
driving or when it is very hot.
.During some driving situations, hard
braking for example, the Adaptive Shift
Control may automatically operate. The
transmission may automatically shift to
a lower gear for engine braking. This
increases engine speed but not vehicle
speed. Vehicle speed is controlled by
the accelerator pedal when the vehicle
is in the Adaptive Shift Control mode.
.When the Adaptive Shift Control oper-
ates, the transmission sometimes
maintains a lower gear for a longer
period of time than when Adaptive
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5-58Starting and driving
JVS1005X
1. RES/+ switch
2. CANCEL switch
3. SET/- switch
4. Cruise ON/OFF switch
WARNING
.Always observe the posted speed
limits and do not set the speed over
them.
.Do not use the cruise control when
driving under the following condi-
tions. Doing so could cause a loss of
vehicle control and result in an
accident.— When it is not possible to keep
the vehicle at a constant speed
— When driving in heavy traffic
— When driving in traffic that var-
ies speed
— When driving in windy areas
— When driving on winding or hilly
roads
— When driving on slippery (rain,
snow, ice, etc.) roads
CAUTION
On Manual Transmission (MT) model,
do not shift to the N (Neutral) position
without depressing the clutch pedal
when the cruise control is operated.
Should this occur, depress the clutch
pedal and turn the Cruise ON/OFF
switch off immediately. Failure to do
so may cause engine damage.
PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CON-
TROL
.If the cruise control system malfunctions, it
will cancel automatically. The CRUISE in-
dicator in the vehicle information display will
then blink to warn the driver.
.If the CRUISE indicator blinks, turn the
Cruise ON/OFF switch off and have the
system checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
.The CRUISE indicator may blink when the
Cruise ON/OFF switch is turned ON while
pushing the RES/+, SET/-, or CANCEL
switch. To properly set the cruise control
system, perform the following procedures.
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS
The cruise control allows driving at speeds
above 25 MPH (40 km/h) without keeping your
foot on the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control will automatically be canceled
if the vehicle slows down more than approxi-
mately 8 MPH (13 km/h) below the set speed.
Moving the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position
will cancel the cruise control.
CRUISE CONTROL (if so equipped)

WARNING
.Never rely solely on the hill start
assist system to prevent the vehicle
from moving backward on a hill.
Always drive carefully and atten-
tively. Depress the brake pedal
when the vehicle is stopped on a
steep hill. Be especially careful
when stopped on a hill on frozen
or muddy roads. Failure to prevent
the vehicle from rolling backwards
may result in a loss of control of the
vehicle and possible serious injury
or death.
.The hill start assist system is not
designed to hold the vehicle at a
standstill on a hill. Depress the
brake pedal when the vehicle is
stopped on a steep hill. Failure to
do so may cause the vehicle to roll
backwards and may result in a
collision or serious personal injury.
.The hill start assist system may not
prevent the vehicle from rolling
backwards on a hill under all load
or road conditions. Always be pre-
pared to depress the brake pedal toprevent the vehicle from rolling
backwards. Failure to do so may
result in a collision or serious per-
sonal injury.
The hill start assist system automatically keeps
the brakes applied to help prevent the vehicle
from rolling backwards in the time it takes the
driver to release the brake pedal and apply the
accelerator when the vehicle is stopped on a hill.
The hill start assist system will operate auto-
matically under the following conditions:
.The transmission is shifted to a forward or
reverse gear.
.The vehicle is stopped completely on a hill
by applying the brake.
The maximum holding time is 2 seconds. After 2
seconds the vehicle will begin to roll back and
the hill start assist system will stop operating
completely.
The hill start assist system will not operate when
the transmission is shifted to the N (Neutral) or P
(Park) position (CVT models) or on a flat and
level road.
When the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light illuminates in the meter, the hill
start assist system will not operate. (See
“Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light”(P.2-15) .)
Starting and driving5-109
HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM

WARNING
.Prolonged and repeated contact
with used engine oil may cause skin
cancer.
.Try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made,
wash thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.
.Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.When checking or replacement is required, we
recommend a NISSAN dealer for servicing.CAUTION
.NISSAN recommends using Genu-
ine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or
equivalent) ONLY in NISSAN CVTs.
Do not mix with other fluids.
.Do not use Automatic transmission
fluid (ATF) or Manual Transmission
fluid in a NISSAN CVT, as it may
damage the CVT. Damage caused by
the use of fluids other than as
recommended is not covered by
the NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
.Using fluids that are not equivalent
to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
may also damage the CVT. Damage
caused by the use of fluids other
than as recommended is not cov-
ered by the NISSAN’s New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.For additional brake and clutch fluid information,
see “Capacities and recommended fluids/lubri-
cants” (P.10-2) of this manual.WARNING
.Use only new fluid from a sealed
container. Old, inferior or contami-
nated fluid may damage the brake
and clutch systems. The use of
improper fluids can damage the
brake and clutch systems, and affect
the vehicle’s stopping ability.
.Clean the filler cap before removing.
.Brake and clutch fluid is poisonous
and should be stored carefully in
marked containers out of the reach
of children.
CAUTION
Do not spill the fluid on any painted
surfaces. This will damage the paint. If
fluid is spilled, immediately wash the
surface with water.
Do-it-yourself8-9
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUIDBRAKE AND CLUTCH (if so
equipped) FLUID