ignition NISSAN QASHQAI 2023 Owner's Manual

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CAUTION
.The TPMS is not a substitute for
the regular tire pressure check.
Be sure to check the tire pressure
regularly.
. If the vehicle is being driven at
speeds of less than 16 MPH (25
km/h), the TPMS may not operate
correctly.
. Be sure to install the specified
size of tires to the four wheels
correctly.
Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the master warning light illumi-
nates if a warning message appears in
the vehicle information display.
See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-19).
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
If the malfunction indicator light comes
on steady or blinks while the engine is
running, it may indicate a potential emis-
sion control and/or Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) malfunction.
The malfunction indicator light may also
illuminate steady if the fuel-filler cap is
loose or missing, or if the vehicle runs out
of fuel. Check to make sure the fuel-filler
cap is installed and closed tightly, and
that the vehicle has at least 3 US gallons
(11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
light
should turn off if no other potential
emission control system malfunction ex-
ists.
If this indicator light remains on for 20
seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds
when the engine is not running, it indi-
cates that the vehicle is not ready for an
emission control system inspection/
maintenance test. (See “Readiness for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test” (P.10-
19).)
Operation:
The malfunction indicator light will come
on in one of two ways: .
Malfunction indicator light on steady
— An emission control system and/or
CVT malfunction has been detected.
Check the fuel-filler cap if the LOOSE
FUEL CAP warning appears in the
vehicle information display. If the
fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tight-
en or install the cap and continue to
drive the vehicle. The
light should
turn off after a few driving trips. If the
light does not turn off after a few
driving trips, have the vehicle in-
spected. It is recommended you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service. You
do not need to have your vehicle
towed to the dealer.
. Malfunction indicator light blinking —
An engine misfire has been detected
which may damage the emission
control system.
To reduce or avoid emission control
system damage:
1) Do not drive at speeds above 45
MPH (72 km/h).
2) Avoid hard acceleration or decel- eration.
3) Avoid steep uphill grades.
4) If possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may
stop blinking and remain on.
Have the vehicle inspected. It is re-

commended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. You do not need to
have your vehicle towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
and/or CVT system checked and
repaired as necessary could lead to
poor driveability, reduced fuel econ-
omy, and possible damage to the
emission control system.
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)
system warning light
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. It
turns off after the engine is started.
This light illuminates when the RAB sys-
tem is turned off in the vehicle informa-
tion display.
If the light illuminates when the RAB
system is on, it may indicate that the
system is unavailable. For additional in-
formation, see “Rear Automatic Braking
(RAB)” (P.5-116).
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
off indicator light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light illuminates and
then turns off.
The light comes on when the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch is
pushed to OFF. This indicates that the
VDC system and traction control system
are not operating.
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light illuminates and then
turns off.
The light will blink when the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system or the
traction control system is operating, thus
alerting the driver that the vehicle is
nearing its traction limits. The road sur-
face may be slippery.
If the VDC warning light illuminates while
the VDC system is on, this light alerts the
driver to the fact that the VDC system’s
fail-safe mode is operating, for example
the VDC system may not be functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. If a malfunction occurs in
the system, the VDC system function will
be canceled but the vehicle is still drive-
able. For additional information, see “Ve-
hicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” (P.5-
131) of this manual.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(other)
See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-19).
Automatic brake hold indica-
tor light (green) (if so equipped)
The automatic brake hold indicator light
(green) illuminates while the automatic
brake hold system is operating. (See
“Automatic brake hold” (P.5-29).)
Automatic brake hold indica-
tor light (white) (if so equipped)
The automatic brake hold indicator light
(white) illuminates when the automatic
brake hold system is on standby. (See
“Automatic brake hold” (P.5-29).)
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Exterior light indicator
This indicator illuminates when the head-
light switch is turned to the AUTO,orposition and the front parking lights,
rear combination lights, license plate
lights or headlights are on. The indicator
turns off when these lights are turned off.
Front fog light indicator light
(if so equipped)
The front fog light indicator light illumi-
nates when the front fog lights are on.
(See “Fog light switch” (P.2-59).)
High beam assist indicator
light
This indicator light illuminates when the
headlights come on while the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position or
position (Type B) with the high beam
selected. This indicates that the high
beam assist system is operational. (See
“High beam assist” (P.2-55).)
High beam indicator light
This light illuminates when the headlight
high beam is on and goes out when the
low beam is selected.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal
switch lever or hazard switch is turned on.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Door lock warning chime
Models with Intelligent Key system:
When the chime sounds, be sure to check
both the vehicle and the Intelligent Key.
(See “Troubleshooting guide” (P.3-17).)
Models without Intelligent Key system:
A chime sounds if the driver’s side door is
opened while the key is left in the ignition
switch and the ignition switch is in the
OFF or LOCK position. Be sure to remove
the key and carry it with you when you
leave the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
The light reminder chime will sound when
the driver side door is opened with the
headlight switch in the
orposi-
tion, and the ignition switch is in the ACC,
OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch to the OFF (if so
equipped) or the AUTO position when you
leave the vehicle.
Driving aid chimes (if so equipped)
An audible alert/chime may be heard if
any of the following systems are active:
. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
with Pedestrian Detection
. Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW)
. Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
. Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
. Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)
. Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
. ProPILOT Assist
. Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)
. Rear Sonar System (RSS)
For additional information, refer to the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual.

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.Indicators and warnings
. Tire pressure information
. Chassis Control
. Other information
JVI1566X
HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE INFOR-
MATION DISPLAY
The vehicle information display can be
changed using the buttons OK,,, andlocated on the
steering wheel.
OK - change or select an item in the
vehicle information display
- navigate through the items in vehi-
cle information display
- go back to the previous menu- change from one display screen
to the next (i.e. trip, Fuel economy)
STARTUP DISPLAY
When the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position, the vehicle information dis-
play may display the following screens if
the vehicle is equipped with them:
. Home
. Drive Computer — Average Speed-Trip
(Distance & Time)-Fuel Economy
. Compass or Navigation
. Audio
. ProPILOT Assist
. Driving Aids
. Tire Pressures
. 4x4–i
. Chassis Control
. Warnings
. Settings
Warnings will only display if there are any
present. For more information on warn-
ings and indicators, see “Vehicle informa-
tion display warnings and indicators” (P.2-
31).
To control what items display in the
vehicle information display, see “Settings”
(P.2-21).

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(Far, Mid. or Near).
For additional information, see “Moving
Object Detection (MOD)” (P.4-21), “Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)” (P.5-54) and
“Rear Sonar System (RSS)” (P.5-136).
Chassis Control:
To change the status, warnings or turn on
or off any of the systems/warnings dis-
played in the “Chassis Control” menu.
Use the
buttonsto select and the
OKto change a menu item:
. Trace Control
— See “Intelligent Trace Control” (P.5-
133) for more information.
. Engine Brake (if so equipped)
— See “Intelligent Engine Brake (Con-
tinuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) models)” (P.5-134) for more
information.
Press the OK
to turn ON/OFF.
Driver Attention (if so equipped) :
This menu allows the customer to turn
the Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA) on or
off. See “Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)”
(P.5-94).
Speed Limit Sign (if so equipped):
This menu allows the customer to turn
the Traffic Sign Recognition on or off. For
additional information, see “Traffic Sign Recognition” (P.2-43).
Clock
Allows user to adjust the clock settings
and time within the vehicle information
display. Adjustments that can be made
include automatically setting the time,
12H/24H format, Daylight Savings Time,
time zone, and manually setting the time
(depending on the vehicle’s equipment).
The clock may also be set within the
center display. For additional information,
refer to the separate NissanConnect®
Owner’s Manual.
Meter Settings
The meter settings allows the customer
to choose from the various meter selec-
tions.
The meter settings can be changed using
the
and the OKbuttons.
Main Menu Selection:
The items that display when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position can be
enabled/disabled. To change the items
that are displayed, use the
to scroll
and the OKto select a menu item.
Body Color:
The color of the vehicle that displays in
the vehicle information display when the
ignition switch is placed in the ON posi- tion can be changed.
1. Use the
buttonsuntil “Body
Color” is selected, and press OK.
2. Select the body color using the
buttonsand press OK.
ECO Mode Settings:
This setting allows the customer to
change the ECO mode system settings.
Use the
buttonsuntil “ECO Mode
Settings” is selected, and press OK.
- ECO Indicator
This setting allows the customer to en-
able/disable the ambient ECO indicator in
the vehicle information display.
1. Use the
buttonsto select “ECO
Indicator”.
2. Press the OK
to turn ON/OFF the
ambient ECO in the vehicle informa-
tion display.
- DISP Mode

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This setting allows the customer to en-
able/disable the ECO pedal guide func-
tion.
1. Use the
buttonsto select “DISP
Mode”.
2. Press the OK
to select “Pedal” or
“Inst.FE.”.
For detailed information, see “ECO mode
system” (P.5-32).
ECO Drive Report:
- Display
This setting allows the customer to en-
able/disable the ECO Drive Report in the
vehicle information display. 1. Use the
buttonsto select “Dis-
play”.
2. Press the OK
to turn ON/OFF the
ECO management display in the vehi-
cle information display.
- View History
This setting allows the customer to reset
the past history of the fuel economy and
the best fuel economy.
Welcome Effect:
You can choose whether or not to display
the welcome screen when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. You
can also choose the following items to
define how the welcome screen looks:
. Dial Effect
. Display Effect
Select “Welcome Effect” using the
buttonsand press the OKto select
this menu. Use thebuttonsto
navigate between the menu options and
press the OK
to turn each function ON/
OFF.
Vehicle Settings
The vehicle settings allows the customer
to change settings for the following
settings.
. Lighting
. Turn indicator
. Locking
. Wipers
. Driving Position (if so equipped)
. Rear Door Alert
. Remote start (if so equipped)
The vehicle settings can be changed
using the
, and the OKbuttons.
Lighting:
The “Lighting” menu has the following
options:
. Welcome Light
The welcome lighting can be set to be
ON or OFF. From the “Lighting” menu,
select “Welcome Light”. Use the OK
to turn this feature ON or OFF.
. Auto Room Lamp
The interior light timer can be set to
be ON or OFF. From the “Lighting”
menu, select “Auto Room Lamp”. Use
the OK
to turn this feature ON or
OFF.
. Light Sensitivity
The sensitivity of the Intelligent Auto
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Headlight can be adjusted. From the
“Lighting” menu, select “Light Sensitiv-
ity”. Use the
buttonsand the OKto select the required sensitivity.
The following options are available:
— Turn on earliest
— Turn on earlier
— Turn on standard
— Turn on later
. Light Off Delay
The duration of the automatic head-
lights can be changed from 0 to 180
seconds. From the “Lighting” menu,
select “Light Off Delay”. Use the OK
to change the duration.
Turn indicator:
The “3 Flash Pass” overtaking feature can
be set to be ON or OFF. From the “Turn
indicator” menu, select “3 Flash Pass”. Use
the OK
to turn this feature ON or OFF.
Locking:
There are the following options in the
“Locking” menu:
. I–Key Door Lock (if so equipped)
When this item is turned on, the
request switch on the door is acti-
vated. From the “Locking” menu, select
“I-Key Door Lock”. Use the OK
to
activate or deactivate this function. .
Selective Unlock
When this item is turned on, and the
door handle request switch on the
driver’s or front passenger’s side door
is pushed, only the corresponding
door is unlocked. All the doors can
be unlocked if the door handle re-
quest switch is pushed again within 1
minute. When this item is turned to off,
all the doors will be unlocked when
the door handle request switch is
pushed once. From the “Locking”
menu, select “Selective Unlock”. Use
the OK
to activate or deactivate this
function.
. Auto Door Unlock
The “Auto Door Unlock” feature allows
the customer to customize the auto
door unlock options.
— Ignition OFF
— Shift to Park (for Continuously Vari-
able Transmission (CVT) models)
— Off
. Answer Bk. Horn (if so equipped)
When the answer back horn is on, the
horn will chirp and the hazard indica-
tors will flash twice when locking the
vehicle with the Intelligent Key or
remote keyless entry function. Wipers:
.
Speed Dependent
The “Speed Dependent” feature can be
activated or deactivated. From the
“Wipers” menu, select “Speed Depen-
dent”. Use the OK
to turn this
feature ON or OFF.
. Reverse Link
The “Reverse Link” wiper feature can
be set to be ON or OFF. From the
“Wipers” menu, select “Reverse Link”.
Use the OK
to turn this feature ON
or OFF.
. Drip wipe
The “Drip wipe” feature can be set to
be ON or OFF. From the “Wipers” menu,
select “Drip wipe”. Use the OK
to turn
this feature ON or OFF.
Driving Position (if so equipped):
. Exit Seat Slide
When this item is turned on, this
feature will move the driver’s seat
backward for an easy exit when the
ignition switch is turned off and the
driver’s door is opened. After getting
into the vehicle and placing the igni-
tion switch in the ON position, the
driver’s seat will move to the previous
set position. See “Memory Seat” (P.3-
34).

VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
The displayed images may differ depend-
ing on the model.
1. Engine start operation indicator
(for Continuously Variable Trans-
mission (CVT) models)
This indicator appears when the shift
lever is in the P (Park) position.
This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the ignition switch with
the brake pedal depressed. You can start
the engine directly in any position of the
ignition switch.
2. Engine start operation indicator
(for Manual Transmission (MT)
models)
This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the ignition switch with
the clutch pedal depressed. You can start
the engine directly in any position of the
ignition switch.
You can also start the engine by pushing
the ignition switch with the brake pedal
depressed when the shift lever is in the N
(Neutral) position.
3. No Key detected warning (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the door is
closed with the Intelligent Key left outside
the vehicle and the ignition switch in the
ON position. Make sure that the Intelligent
Key is inside the vehicle.
See “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-11) for
more details.
4. Shift to Park warning (CVT mod-
els) (if so equipped)
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is pushed to stop the engine with
the shift lever in any position except the P
(Park) position.
If this warning appears, move the shift
lever to the P (Park) position or place the
ignition switch in the ON position.
An inside warning chime will also sound.
(See “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-11).)
5. Key Battery Low warning (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the Intelli-
gent Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the
battery with a new one. See “Intelligent
Key battery replacement” (P.8-23).
6. Engine start operation for Intelli-
gent Key system indicator (if so
equipped)
This indicator appears when the Intelli-
gent Key battery is running out of power
and when the Intelligent Key system and
vehicle are not communicating normally.
If this indicator appears, touch the igni-
tion switch with the Intelligent Key while
depressing the brake pedal. (See “Intelli-
gent Key battery discharge” (P.5-17).)
7. Key ID incorrect warning (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is placed from the LOCK position
and the Intelligent Key cannot be recog-
nized by the system. You cannot start the
engine with an unregistered key. Use the
registered Intelligent Key.
See “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-11).
8. Release Parking Brake warning
This warning appears when the vehicle
speed is above 4 MPH (7 km/h) (models
not equipped with electronic parking
brake) or 2 MPH (4 km/h) (models
equipped with electronic parking brake)
and the parking brake is applied. Stop the
vehicle and release the parking brake.
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9. Low fuel level warning
This warning appears when the fuel level
in the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as
soon as it is convenient, preferably before
the fuel gauge reaches 0 (Empty). There
will be a small reserve of fuel in the tank
when the fuel gauge needle reaches 0
(Empty).
10. Low Washer Fluid warning (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the window
washer fluid is at a low level. Add window
washer fluid as necessary. For additional
information, refer to “Window washer
fluid” (P.8-10).
11. Door/liftgate open warning
This warning appears if any of the doors
and/or the liftgate are open or not closed
securely. The vehicle icon indicates which
door or the liftgate is open on the display.
12. Rear seat belt warning
This rear seat belt warning appears after
the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position. If any of the rear passenger’s
seat belts is not fastened, the seat icon
illuminates in red to show which seat belt
is not fastened. The seat icon illuminates
in red until the corresponding rear pas-
senger’s seat belt is fastened. The warn-ing will automatically turn off after
approximately 35 seconds. When the
vehicle speed exceeds 10 MPH (15 km/h),
if a rear passenger’s seat belt is unfas-
tened, a buzzer will sound and the seat
icon illuminates in red. The seat icon
illuminates in red until the corresponding
rear passenger’s seat belt is fastened. The
warning will automatically turn off after
approximately 35 seconds. For precau-
tions on seat belt usage, see “Seat belts”
(P.1-12).
13. Key System Error: See Owner’s
Manual warning (if so equipped)
This warning appears if there is a mal-
function in the Intelligent Key system.
If this warning appears while the engine is
stopped, the engine cannot be started. If
this warning appears while the engine is
running, the vehicle can be driven. How-
ever, it is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for repair as soon as
possible.
14. Loose Fuel Cap warning
This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly after the
vehicle has been refueled. For additional
information, refer to “Fuel-filler cap” (P.3-
28).
15. Tire Pressure Low — Add Air
warning
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter
illuminates and low tire pressure is de-
tected. The warning appears each time
the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position as long as the low tire pressure
warning light remains illuminated. If this
warning appears, stop the vehicle and
adjust the pressure to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. (See “Low tire
pressure warning light” (P.2-14) and “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.5-
5).)
16. Low Oil Pressure Stop Vehicle
warning
This warning appears if low engine oil
pressure is detected. If the warning ap-
pears during normal driving, pull off the
road in a safe area and stop the engine
immediately. It is recommended that you
call a NISSAN dealer.
The low oil pressure warning is not
designed to indicate a low oil level. Use
the dipstick to check the oil level. (See
“Engine oil” (P.8-6).)

CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine
oil pressure warning displayed could
cause serious damage to the engine.
17. AWD Error: See Owner’s Manual
warning (if so equipped)
This warning appears when the All-Wheel
Drive (AWD) system is not functioning
properly while the engine is running.
Reduce vehicle speed and have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. See
“Intelligent 4x4” (P.5-123).
18. AWD High Temp. Stop vehicle
warning (if so equipped)
This warning may appear while trying to
free a stuck vehicle due to increased oil
temperature. The driving mode may
change to Two-Wheel Drive (2WD). If this
warning is displayed, stop the vehicle with
the engine idling, as soon as it is safe to
do so. Then if the warning turns off, you
can continue driving. See “Intelligent 4x4”
(P.5-123).
19. Tire Size Incorrect: See Owner’s
Manual warning (if so equipped)
This warning may appear if there is a
large difference between the diameters of
the front and rear wheels and tires. Pull
off the road in a safe area, with the engine
idling. Check that all the tire sizes are the
same, that the tire pressure is correct and
that the tires are not excessively worn.
See “Intelligent 4x4” (P.5-123).
20. Battery Voltage Low Charge
Battery warning
This warning appears when the battery
voltage is low and the battery needs to be
charged.
21. Shipping Mode On Push Storage
Fuse warning (if so equipped)
This warning may appear if the extended
storage fuse switch is not pushed in
(switched on). When this warning ap-
pears, push in (switch on) the extended
storage fuse switch to turn off the warn-
ing. For more information, see “Extended
storage fuse switch” (P.8-21).
22. Power will turn off to save the
battery warning
This warning appears after the ignition
switch is in the ON position for a certain
period of time.
23. Power turned off to save the
battery warning
This warning appears after the ignition
switch is automatically turned OFF to
save the battery.
24. Reminder: Turn OFF Headlights
warning
This warning appears when the driver
side door is opened with the headlight
switch is left ON and the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF or LOCK position. Place
the headlight switch in OFF (if so
equipped) or AUTO position. For addi-
tional information, see “Headlight and
turn signal switch” (P.2-52).
25. Headlight System Error: See
Owner’s Manual warning (if so
equipped)
This warning appears if the LED head-
lights are malfunctioning. Have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
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