Nissan Qashqai (2018 year). Instruction — part 18

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Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems

. Previous Destinations

. Enter Address in Steps

. Cancel Route
For more information about these com-
mands, see the separate Navigation Sys-
tem Owner’s Manual.

AUDIO SYSTEM VOICE COMMANDS

To access the audio system voice com-
mands:
1.

Push the

button.

2. Say “Audio”.
3. Speak a command from the following

available commands:

. Play (AM, FM, etc.)

Allows user to select radio band

. Tune AM (number)

Allows user to tune directly to a
desired AM frequency

. Tune FM (number)

Allows user to tune directly to a
desired FM frequency

. SXM Channel (number)

Allows user to tune directly to a
desired SXM channel (if so equipped)

. CD Track (number)

Allows user to select track to be
played

. Play Song (name)

Allows user to select song name to be

played

. Play Artist (name)

Allows user to select artist to be
played

. Play Album (name)

Allows user to select album name to
be played

For more information about the audio
system, see “FM-AM-SAT radio with Com-
pact Disc (CD) player (Type B)” (P.4-63).

INFORMATION VOICE COMMANDS

The following voice commands are avail-
able for the information functions of the
Navigation System:
. Traffic

. Fuel Prices

. Sports

. Stocks

. Movie Listings

. Current Weather

. Weather Map

. 5-day Forecast

. 6-hour Forecast

. Connect To Voice Menu (if so

equipped)

For more information about these com-
mands, see the separate Navigation Sys-
tem Owner’s Manual.

MY APPS VOICE COMMANDS

Many Apps can be accessed using this
voice command. For information about
smartphone integration, “NissanCon-
nect

SM

Mobile Apps smartphone integra-

tion” (P.4-78).

HELP VOICE COMMANDS

The following voice commands can be
spoken to have the system provide in-
structions and tips for using the NISSAN
Voice Recognition system.
. List Commands

. What Can I Say?

. General Help

. Quit

. Exit

. Help

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

The system should respond correctly to
all voice commands without difficulty. If
problems are encountered, follow the
solutions given in this guide for the
appropriate error. Where the solutions
are listed by number, try each solution in
turn, starting with number one, until the
problem is resolved.

Symptom/error message

Solution

The system responds “Com-
mand Not Recognized” or the
system fails to recognize the
command correctly.

1. Ensure that the command format is valid. Use the “List Commands” or “What Can I Say?” command under the
“Help” menu.
2. Speak clearly without pausing between words and at a level appropriate to the ambient noise level.
3. Ensure that the ambient noise level is not excessive (for example, with the windows open or the defroster on).
NOTE:
If it is too noisy to use the phone, it is likely that voice commands will not be recognized.

4. If optional words of the command have been omitted, then the command should be tried with these in place.

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MEMO

5 Starting and driving

Precautions when starting and driving . . . . . .. 5-4

Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) . . . . . . . . 5-4
Three-way catalyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-4
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 . . . . . . ... 5-17

Before starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

Starting the engine (model without Intelligent
Key system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-18
Starting the engine (model with Intelligent
Key system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-19

Remote engine start (if so equipped) . . . .. 5-20

Driving the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-20

Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Manual Transmission (MT) . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-27

Pedal type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-27
Switch type (models with electronic
parking brake system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27

ECO mode system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-29

ECO Pedal Guide function . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Ambient ECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
ECO Drive Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-31

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (if
so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32

LDW system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
How to enable/disable the LDW system . ... 5-34
LDW system limitations . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-35
System temporarily unavailable . . . . . . ... 5-36
System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-36
System maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36

Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) (if
so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-37

I-LI system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-38
How to enable/disable the I-LI system . . . . 5-39
I-LI system limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
System temporarily unavailable . . . . . . . . 5-41
System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-41
System maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-42

Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so equipped) . . ... 5-42

BSW system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-44
How to enable/disable the BSW system . . .. 5-45
BSW system limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-46
BSW driving situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-47
System temporarily unavailable . . . . . . . . 5-50
System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-51
System maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-51

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (if
so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-52

RCTA system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53
How to enable/disable the RCTA system . ... 5-55
RCTA system limitations . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-56
System temporarily unavailable . . . . . . . . 5-58
System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-59
System maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-59

Cruise control (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . ... 5-60

Precautions on cruise control . . . . . . . . .. 5-61
Cruise control operations . . . . . . . . . . . 5-61

Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (if
so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62

How to select the cruise control mode . . . 5-64
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-64
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-78

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) (if
so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-82

AEB system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-83
Turning the AEB system ON/OFF . . . . . ... 5-85
AEB system limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-86
System temporarily unavailable . . . . . . ... 5-87
System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-88
System maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-88

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
pedestrian detection system . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-89

AEB with pedestrian detection
system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-91
Turning the AEB with pedestrian detection
system ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-93
AEB with pedestrian detection
system limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
System temporarily unavailable . . . . . . ... 5-96
System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-97
System maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-98

Break-in schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-99
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-99

Increasing fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-100
Intelligent 4x4 (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . ... 5-100

Intelligent 4x4 LOCK switch operations . .. 5-102

Parking/parking on hills . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-104
Electric power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-105
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-106

Braking precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-106

Brake assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-107

Brake assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-107
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) . . . . . . ... 5-107

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . . . ... 5-108
Chassis control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-110

Intelligent Trace Control . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-110

Intelligent Engine Brake (Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) models) . . .. 5-111
Active Ride Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-112

Hill Start Assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-113
Cold weather driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-113

Freeing a frozen door lock . . . . . . . . ... 5-113
Anti-freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-113
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-113
Draining of coolant water . . . . . . . . . . 5-113
Tire equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-114
Special winter equipment . . . . . . . . . . 5-114
Driving on snow or ice . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-114

5-4

Starting 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 acciden-
tally injure themselves or others
through inadvertent operation 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 seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.

EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)

WARNING

. Do not breathe exhaust gas; it

contains colorless and odorless
carbon monoxide. Carbon mon-

oxide is dangerous. It can cause
unconsciousness or death.

. If you suspect that exhaust fumes

are entering the vehicle, drive
with all windows fully open, and
have the vehicle inspected imme-
diately.

. 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

driving, otherwise exhaust gas
could be drawn into the passen-
ger compartment. If you must
drive with the liftgate open, fol-
low these precautions:

— Open all the windows.

— Turn the air recirculation

mode off and set the fan
speed control to the highest
level to circulate the air.

. If a special body or other equip-

ment is added for recreational or
other usage, follow the manufac-
turer’s recommendation to pre-
vent carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle. (Some recreational
vehicle appliances such as stoves,

refrigerators, heaters, etc. may
also generate carbon monoxide.)

. The exhaust system and body

should be inspected by a quali-
fied 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

involving damage to the ex-
haust system, underbody, or
rear of the vehicle.

THREE-WAY CATALYST

The three-way catalyst is an emission
control device installed in the exhaust
system. Exhaust gases in the three-way
catalyst are burned at high temperatures
to help reduce pollutants.

WARNING

. The exhaust gas and the exhaust

system are very hot. Keep people,
animals and flammable materials

PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING

away from the exhaust system
components.

. Do not stop or park the vehicle

over flammable materials such as
dry grass, wastepaper or rags.
They may ignite and cause a fire.

CAUTION

. Do not use leaded gasoline. De-

posits from leaded gasoline will
seriously reduce the three-way
catalyst’s ability to help reduce
exhaust pollutants.

. Keep your engine tuned up. Mal-

functions in the ignition, fuel in-
jection, or electrical systems can
cause overrich fuel flow into the
three-way catalyst, causing it to
overheat. Do not keep driving if
the engine misfires, or if notice-
able loss of performance or other
unusual operating conditions are
detected. Have the vehicle in-
spected. It is recommended you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.

. Avoid driving with an extremely

low fuel level. Running out of fuel
could cause the engine to misfire,

damaging the three-way catalyst.

. Do not race the engine while

warming it up.

. Do not push or tow your vehicle

to start the engine.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYS-
TEM (TPMS)

Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold
and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufac-
turer on the vehicle placard or tire infla-
tion pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label, you should deter-
mine the proper tire inflation pressure for
those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that illumi-
nates a low tire pressure telltale when
one or more of your tires is significantly
under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low
tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon
as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure.

Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi-
ciency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping abil-
ity.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance,
and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if
under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with
a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating prop-
erly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure tell-
tale. When the system detects a malfunc-
t i o n , t h e t e l l t a l e w i l l f l a s h f o r
approximately one minute and then re-
main continuously illuminated. This se-
quence will continue upon subsequent
vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunc-
tion exists. When the malfunction indica-
tor is illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended. TPMS malfunctions may
occur for a variety of reasons, including
the installation of replacement or alter-
nate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning prop-
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tires

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or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that
the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to
function properly.

Additional information

. Since the spare tire is not equipped

with the TPMS, the TPMS does not
monitor the tire pressure of the spare
tire.

. The TPMS will activate only when the

vehicle is driven at speeds above 16
MPH (25 km/h). Also, this system may
not detect a sudden drop in tire
pressure (for example a flat tire while
driving).

. The low tire pressure warning light

does not automatically turn off when
the tire pressure is adjusted. After the
tire is inflated to the recommended
pressure, the vehicle must be driven at
speeds above 16 MPH (25 km/h) to
activate the TPMS and turn off the low
tire pressure warning light. Use a tire
pressure gauge to check the tire
pressure.

. The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air”

warning appears in the vehicle infor-
mation display when the low tire
pressure warning light is illuminated
and low tire pressure is detected. The
“Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning
turns off when the low tire pressure

warning light turns off.
The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air”
warning does not appear if the low
tire pressure warning light illuminates
to indicate a TPMS malfunction.

. Tire pressure rises and falls depending

on the heat caused by the vehicle’s
operation and the outside tempera-
ture. Do not reduce the tire pressure
after driving because the tire pressure
rises after driving. Low outside tem-
perature can lower the temperature
of the air inside the tire which can
cause a lower tire inflation pressure.
This may cause the low tire pressure
warning light to illuminate. If the
warning light illuminates in low ambi-
ent temperature, check the tire pres-
sure for all four tires.

For additional information, see “Low tire
pressure warning light” (P.2-13) and “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P.6-
3).

WARNING

. If the low tire pressure warning

light illuminates while driving,
avoid sudden steering maneu-
vers or abrupt braking, reduce
vehicle speed, pull off the road
to a safe location and stop the

vehicle as soon as possible. Driv-
ing with under-inflated tires may
permanently damage the tires
and increase the likelihood of tire
failure. Serious vehicle damage
could occur and may lead to an
accident and could result in ser-
ious personal injury. Check the
tire pressure for all four tires.
Adjust the tire pressure to the
recommended COLD tire pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label to turn the low
tire pressure warning light OFF. If
you have a flat tire, replace it with
a spare tire as soon as possible.
(See “Flat tire” (P.6-3) for chan-
ging a flat tire.)

. Since the spare tire is not

equipped with the TPMS, when a
spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, the TPMS will not
function and the low tire pressure
warning light will flash for ap-
proximately 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

originally 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 prop-

e r l y

w h e n

t h e

w h e e l s

a r e

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 reception of the signals
from the tire pressure sensors,
and the TPMS will not function
properly.

Some devices and transmitters may tem-
porarily interfere with the operation of
the TPMS and cause the low tire pressure
warning light to illuminate. Some exam-
ples are:

. Facilities or electric devices using

similar radio frequencies are near the
vehicle.

. If a transmitter set to similar frequen-

cies 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
interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired op-
eration.

Note: Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party re-
sponsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.

For Canada:

This device complies with Industry Ca-
nada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including
interference 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).

3. Place the ignition switch in the ON

position. Do not start the engine.

Operation:

1.

Add air to the tire.

2. After a few seconds, the hazard in-

dicators will start flashing.

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3. When the designated pressure is

reached, the horn beeps once and
the hazard indicators stop flashing.

4. Perform the above steps for each tire.
. If the tire is over-inflated more than

approximately 4 psi (30 kPa), the horn
beeps and the hazard indicators flash
3 times. To correct the pressure, push
the core of the valve stem on the tire
briefly to release pressure. When the
pressure reaches the designated
pressure, the horn beeps once.

. If the hazard indicator does not flash

within approximately 15 seconds after
starting to inflate the tire, it indicates
that the TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert
is not operating.

. The TPMS will not activate the Easy Fill

Tire Alert under the following condi-
tions:
— If there is interference from an

external device or transmitter

— The air pressure from the inflation

device such as those using a power
socket is not sufficient to inflate the
tire

— If an electrical equipment is being

used in or near the vehicle

— There is a malfunction in the TPMS

system

— There is a malfunction in the horn

or hazard indicators

. If the TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert

does not operate due to TPMS inter-
ference, move the vehicle about 3 ft
(1m) backward or forward and try
again.

If the TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert is not
working, use a tire pressure gauge.

AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLL-
OVER

WARNING

Failure to operate this vehicle in a
safe and prudent manner may result
in loss of control or an accident.

Be alert and drive defensively at all times.
Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid exces-
sive speed, high speed cornering, or
sudden steering maneuvers, because
these driving practices could cause you
to lose control of your vehicle. As with
any vehicle, a loss of control could
result in a collision with other vehicles
or objects, or cause the vehicle to roll-
over, particularly if the loss of control
causes the vehicle to slide sideways. Be
attentive at all times, and avoid driving
when tired. Never drive when under the

influence of alcohol or drugs (including
prescription or over-the-counter drugs
which may cause drowsiness). Always
wear your seat belt as outlined in “Seat
belts” (P.1-10) of this manual, and also
instruct your passengers to do so.
Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in
collisions and rollovers. In a rollover
crash, an unbelted or improperly belted
person is significantly more likely to be
injured or killed than a person properly
wearing a seat belt.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING PRECAUTIONS

Utility vehicles have a significantly high-
er rollover rate than other types of
vehicles.

They have higher ground clearance than
passenger cars to make them capable of
performing in a variety of on-pavement
and off-road applications. This gives them
a higher center of gravity than ordinary
cars. An advantage of higher ground
clearance is a better view of the road,
allowing you to anticipate problems.
However, they are not designed for cor-
nering at the same speeds as conven-
tional passenger cars any more than low-
slung sports cars are designed to perform
satisfactorily under off-road conditions. If
at all possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt

maneuvers, particularly at high speeds. As
with other vehicles of this type, failure to
operate this vehicle correctly may result
in loss of control or vehicle rollover. Seat
belts help reduce the risk of injury in
collisions and rollovers. In a rollover crash,
an unbelted or improperly belted person
is significantly more likely to be injured or
killed than a person properly wearing a
seat belt.
Be sure to read “Driving safety precau-
tions” (P.5-10).

OFF-ROAD RECOVERY

If the right side or left side wheels leave
the road surface, maintain control of the
vehicle by following the procedure below.
Please note that this procedure is only a
general guide. The vehicle must be driven
as appropriate based on the conditions of
the vehicle, road and traffic.
1.

Remain calm and do not overreact.

2. Do not apply the brakes.
3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering

wheel with both hands and try to hold
a straight course.

4. When appropriate, slowly release the

accelerator pedal to gradually slow
the vehicle.

5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the

vehicle to follow the road while the

vehicle speed is reduced. Do not
attempt to drive the vehicle back onto
the road surface until vehicle speed is
reduced.

6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn

the steering wheel until both tires
return to the road surface. When all
tires are on the road surface, steer the
vehicle to stay in the appropriate
driving lane.

.

If you decide that it is not safe to

return the vehicle to the road sur-
face based on vehicle, road or
traffic conditions, gradually slow
the vehicle to a stop in a safe place
off the road.

RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS

Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can
occur if the tire is punctured or is
damaged due to hitting a curb or pothole.
Rapid air pressure loss can also be caused
by driving on under-inflated tires.
Rapid air pressure loss can affect the
handling and stability of the vehicle,
especially at highway speeds.
Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by
maintaining the correct air pressure and
visually inspect the tires for wear and
damage. See “Wheels and tires” (P.8-29) of
this manual.
If a tire rapidly loses air pressure or

“blows-out” while driving, maintain con-
trol of the vehicle by following the proce-
dure below. Please note that this
procedure is only a general guide. The
vehicle must be driven as appropriate
based on the conditions of the vehicle,
road and traffic.

WARNING

The following actions can increase
the chance of losing control of the
vehicle if there is a sudden loss of tire
air pressure. Losing control of the
vehicle may cause a collision and
result in personal injury.
. The vehicle generally moves or

pulls in the direction of the flat
tire.

. Do not rapidly apply the brakes.
. Do not rapidly release the accel-

erator pedal.

. Do not rapidly turn the steering

wheel.

1.

Remain calm and do not overreact.

2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering

wheel with both hands and try to hold
a straight course.

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3. When appropriate, slowly release the

accelerator pedal to gradually slow
the vehicle.

4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe

location off the road and away from
traffic if possible.

5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gra-

dually stop the vehicle.

6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers

and either contact a roadside emer-
gency service to change the tire or see
“Changing a flat tire” (P.6-4) of this
Owner’s Manual.

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING

WARNING

Never drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. Alcohol in the
bloodstream reduces coordination,
delays reaction time and impairs
judgement. Driving after drinking
alcohol increases the likelihood of
being involved in an accident injuring
yourself and others. Additionally, if
you are injured in an accident, alco-
hol can increase the severity of the
injury.

NISSAN is committed to safe driving.
However, you must choose not to drive
under the influence of alcohol. Every year
thousands of people are injured or killed
in alcohol-related accidents. Although the
local laws vary on what is considered to
be legally intoxicated, the fact is that
alcohol affects all people differently and
most people underestimate the effects of
alcohol.
Remember, drinking and driving don’t
mix! And that is true for drugs, too (over-
the-counter, prescription, and illegal
drugs). Don’t drive if your ability to oper-
ate your vehicle is impaired by alcohol,
drugs, or some other physical condition.

DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Your vehicle is designed for both normal
and off-road use. However, avoid driving
in deep water or mud as your vehicle is
mainly designed for leisure use, unlike a
conventional off-road vehicle.
Remember that Two-Wheel Drive (2WD)
models are less capable than All-Wheel
Drive (AWD) models for rough road driving
and extrication when stuck in deep snow,
mud, or the like.
Please observe the following precautions:

WARNING

. Drive carefully when off the road

and avoid dangerous areas. Every
person who drives or rides in this
vehicle should be seated with
their seat belt fastened. This will
keep you and your passengers in
position when driving over rough
terrain.

. Do not drive across steep slopes.

Instead drive either straight up or
straight down the slopes. Off-
road vehicles can tip over side-
ways much more easily than they
can forward or backward.

. Many hills are too steep for any

vehicle. If you drive up them, you
may stall. If you drive down them,
you may not be able to control
your speed. If you drive across
them, you may roll over.

. Do not shift ranges while driving

on downhill grades as this could
cause loss of control of the vehi-
cle.

. Stay alert when driving to the top

of a hill. At the top there could be
a drop-off or other hazard that
could cause an accident.

. If your engine stalls or you cannot

make it to the top of a steep hill,
never attempt to turn around.
Your vehicle could tip or roll over.
Always back straight down in R
(Reverse) range. Never back down
in N (Neutral), using only the
brake, as this could cause loss of
control.

. Heavy braking going down a hill

could cause your brakes to over-
heat and fade, resulting in loss of
control and an accident. Apply
brakes lightly and use a low
range to control your speed.

. Unsecured cargo can be thrown

around when driving over rough
terrain. Properly secure all cargo
so it will not be thrown forward
and cause injury to you or your
passengers.

. To avoid raising the center of

gravity excessively, do not exceed
the rated capacity of the roof rack
(if so equipped) and evenly dis-
tribute the load. Secure heavy
loads in the cargo area as far
forward and as low as possible.
Do not equip the vehicle with tires
larger than specified in this man-
ual. This could cause your vehicle
to roll over.

. Do not grip the inside or spokes

of the steering wheel when driv-
ing off-road. The steering wheel
could move suddenly and injure
your hands. Instead drive with
your fingers and thumbs on the
outside of the rim.

. Before operating the vehicle, en-

sure that the driver and all pas-
sengers have their seat belts
fastened.

. Always drive with the floor mats

in place as the floor may became
hot.

. Lower your speed when encoun-

tering strong crosswinds. With a
higher center of gravity, your
vehicle is more affected by strong
side winds. Slower speeds ensure
better vehicle control.

. Do not drive beyond the perfor-

mance capability of the tires,
even with AWD engaged.

. For AWD equipped vehicles, do

not attempt to raise two wheels
off the ground and shift the
transmission to any drive or re-
verse position with the engine
running. Doing so may result in
drivetrain damage or unexpected
vehicle movement which could

result in serious vehicle damage
or personal injury.

. Do not attempt to test an AWD

equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel
dynamometer (such as the dy-
n a m o m e t e r s u s e d b y s o m e
states for emissions testing), or
similar equipment even if the
other two wheels are raised off
the ground. Make sure you inform
test facility personnel that your
vehicle is equipped with AWD
before it is placed on a dynam-
ometer. Using the wrong test
equipment may result in drive-
train damage or unexpected ve-
hicle movement which could
result in serious vehicle damage
or personal injury.

. When a wheel is off the ground

due to an unlevel surface, do not
spin the wheel excessively (AWD
model).

. Accelerating quickly, sharp steer-

ing maneuvers or sudden braking
may cause loss of control.

. If at all possible, avoid sharp

turning maneuvers, particularly
at high speeds. Your vehicle has
a higher center of gravity than a
conventional passenger car. The

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vehicle is not designed for cor-
nering at the same speeds as
conventional passenger cars.
Failure to operate this vehicle
correctly could result in loss of
control and/or a rollover acci-
dent.

. Always use tires of the same type,

size, brand, construction (bias,
bias-belted or radial), and tread
pattern on all four wheels. Install
traction devices on the front
wheels when driving on slippery
roads and drive carefully.

. Be sure to check the brakes im-

mediately after driving in mud or
water. See “Brake system” (P.5-
106) for wet brakes.

. Avoid parking your vehicle on

steep hills. If you get out of the
vehicle and it rolls forward, back-
ward or sideways, you could be
injured.

. Whenever you drive off-road

through sand, mud or water as
deep as the wheel hub, more
frequent maintenance may be
required. See the maintenance
schedule shown in the “9. Main-
tenance and schedules” section.

. Spinning the front wheels on

slippery surfaces may cause the
AWD warning message to display
and the AWD system to automa-
tically switch from the AWD mode
to the 2WD mode. This could
reduce traction. (AWD models)

WARNING

Never remove the key or place the
ignition switch in the LOCK position
while driving. The steering wheel will
lock and could cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle. This could
result in serious vehicle damage or
personal injury.

IGNITION SWITCH (models without
Intelligent Key system)

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CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANS-
MISSION (CVT)

The ignition lock is designed so that the
ignition switch cannot be turned to the
LOCK position until the shift lever is
moved to the P (Park) position. When
moving the ignition switch to the LOCK
position, to remove the key from the
ignition switch, make sure the shift lever
is in the P (Park) position.
When the ignition switch cannot be
turned to the LOCK position:
1.

Move the shift lever to the P (Park)
position.

2. Turn the ignition switch slightly in the

ON direction.

3. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK

position.

4. Remove the key.
If the ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position, the shift lever cannot be
moved from the P (Park) position. The
shift lever can be moved if the ignition
switch is in the ON position with the foot
brake pedal depressed.

JVS1067X

MANUAL TRANSMISSION (MT)

The ignition switch includes a device that
helps prevent accidental removal of the
key while driving.
The key can only be removed when the
ignition switch is in the LOCK position.

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