This part particulars the dashboard warning mild symbols of the Nissan Qashqai. There are lots of common dashboard symbols, although some makes and fashions of automobiles could use some symbols which might be model particular.
Failure, consideration or utility symbols are categorised by the color of the image, the period of time that the symbols stays illuminated and whether it is accompanied by an acoustic sound.
Quick consideration is usually required for the Nissan Qashqai if the image is purple and notably whether it is flashing. In some instances, this may signify a security challenge or mechanical warning the place harm could also be induced to the car with continuous use.
The Nissan Qashqai dashboard lights and symbols are detailed under with use of an emblem image, an outline and presumably and rationalization of what motion needs to be taken.
Anti-lock Brakes System
When the ignition is switched to the ON place within the Nissan Qashqai, the anti-lock braking system (ABS) mild will come on. It ought to exit after about 2 seconds. This means system is purposeful. If image comes on while driving, this means an issue with the ABS. ABS is a braking assist and is separate from regular car braking system. Brakes will work as regular typically. Acquire help from a certified technician. For an understanding of ABS and what it does see, ABS.
BRAKE Warning Gentle
Warning mild can apply to parking and foot brake. Gentle illuminates if parking / handbrake is utilized. For the foot brake, mild can come on if there may be inadequate brake fluid within the reservoir. If ranges are under the minimal necessities, don’t drive till ranges are replenishes else braking could also be affected. If brake ranges are right, this means a fault within the system and car needs to be checked by an authorised Nissan technician instantly. Driving car may very well be harmful on account of brake failure. You could want to contemplate having car towed to a workshop.
Battery Cost WARNING LIGHT
Gentle ought to illuminate when ignition is flip to the ON place and may exit shortly after. If battery cost image comes on while driving, this signifies an issue with the charging system. Verify alternator belt while engine is turned off to make sure it’s not damaged or lose. If belt isn’t lose or damaged, contact a Nissan workshop instantly.
Diesel Particulate Filter LIGHT
Diesel variations of the Qashqai solely, the diesel particulate filter mild can illuminate on account of frequent brief journeys or cease/begin driving that may end up in extreme construct up of carbon within the particulate filter. When this occurs the DPF warning mild will illuminate on the dashboard together with a message within the car info show. When image illuminates, the car should be pushed a sure approach to start regeneration. Automobile needs to be pushed at a velocity of over 60 km/h (37.5 mph) till the DPF warning mild turns off. This course of can take as much as half-hour to finish. If regeneration isn’t accomplished, the malfunction image will illuminate (see under) the place a service regeneration will likely be required by Nissan. Engine output velocity could also be lowered to guard the DPF system till service.
Malfunction Warning LIGHT Pink or Amber
The Qashqai malfunction warning mild could illuminate in purple or amber / orange. Image will illuminate when ignition is switched to ON and exit shortly after ignition to function usually. If the malfunction image illuminates in purple while driving, this could point out an engine management system malfunction. Automobile will must be repaired as continued use of auto may result in poor driveability, lowered gasoline economic system and doable harm to the engine management system, which can have an effect on the guarantee protection. If malfunction lamp illuminates in orange, this may signify a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter, the place Nissan is required to carry out the service.
Digital Energy Assisted Steering
The digital energy assisted steering (EPAS) mild ought to come on when ignition is turned to ON and shortly extinguish as soon as engine has began. If mild stays on, or illuminates while driving, energy assisted steering is unavailable. Steering continues to be doable through the mechanical, although a noticeable distinction in required drive to show the steering wheel could also be observed, particularly at decrease speeds. If image illuminates on the Qashqai dashboard, pull over when protected to take action and switch engine off (ignition key to OFF) for round 20 seconds and restart car. If mild stays on, contact a Nissan workshop.
Engine Oil Strain Warning Gentle
The engine oil stress warning mild illuminates to tell the driving force of low engine oil pressures. Dashboard mild could flicker or completely illuminate while driving. If that’s the case, pull over and switch off the engine instantly as quickly as it’s protected to take action. You can not proceed your journey – name Nissan workshop for help. Persevering with your journey can doubtlessly trigger extreme harm to the engine. Low engine oil ranges are a separate challenge the place a ‘Oil Stage Low’ message will seem within the dashboard message centre.
Supplemental Restraint System WARNING LIGHT
The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) air bag mild illuminates when ignition is switched to ON and switch off after roughly 7 second. This informs the driving force that techniques are lively and operational. If the sunshine stays on after 7 seconds, flashes intermittently or doesn’t come on in any respect, system will must be providers and repaired at a Nissan workshop. Except checked and repaired, the SRS air bag system and pre-tensioner seat belts could not operate correctly. For additional details about airbags and doable faults, see why is the airbag mild on?
Entrance Passenger Air Bag WARNING LIGHT
Switching the ignition to the ON place, the entrance passenger air bag deactivated (OFF) warning mild which is positioned within the mixture metre, illuminates for roughly 7 seconds and ought to then exit to tell driver that system is operational. If the sunshine stays on, this informs the driving force that the passenger air bag has been deactivated.
NATS Safety Dashboard WARNING LIGHT
The Nissan Anti-Theft System (NATS) mild blinks or flashes when the ignition is turned to the LOCK OFF or Acc place. This can point out that your Nissan Qashqai is fitted with NATS and is operational. If the NATS system is malfunctioning, the dashboard image will keep on when the ignition is within the ON place.
Grasp WARNING LIGHT
The triangle with an exclamation mark is the Nissan Qashqai grasp warning mild. This image illuminates when any warning message is displayed within the message centre.
4WD Dashboard WARNING LIGHT
The 4 wheel drive (4WD) will illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON place and can exit shortly after the engine has began. If the 4WD system malfunctions or the revolution or radius of the entrance and the rear wheels differs, the image will keep on or flash / blink. If the sunshine flashes or comes on while driving, the 4WD mode will revert to 2WD. On this scenario, scale back car velocity and get checked by a Nissan workshop. If the 4WD warning mild flashes within the following sequence whereas driving, proceed as follows:
- Flashes quickly round twice a second – Pull off the highway in a protected place and idle the engine. The driving mode will change from 4WD to 2WD to forestall the 4WD system from malfunctioning. The car might be pushed once more as quickly because the warning mild goes out.
- Flashes slowly round as soon as each 2 seconds – Change the driving mode to 2WD and scale back the car velocity as quickly as safely doable.
Water in Gasoline DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHT
To suggest that there could also be water within the gasoline this dashboard image can stay on completely or flash. Water needs to be drained from the gasoline instantly else severe harm can happen to the engine.
Computerized Transmission Verify WARNING LIGHT
The automated transmission test (AT test) mild will come on to tell the driving force that the automated transmission oil temperature is just too excessive. If mild illuminates while driving, scale back velocity till mild goes out. One other scenario is that when the ignition is turned to ON, the sunshine will illuminate for two seconds. If the sunshine flashes, it might point out a problem with the automated transmission. A Nissan workshop might want to assess the issue. Continuous driving with transmission points could trigger harm.
CVT WARNING LIGHT
The Steady Variable Transmission (CVT) mild ought to come on for a brief interval when the ignition is switched to ON. If the image illuminates while driving, it might point out an issue with the Steady Variable Transmission. System will must be checked by a Nissan workshop.
Electron Stability Management Off WARNING LIGHT
The Digital Stability Management (ESP) off mild will illuminate when the ignition is switched to the ON place and can flip off after round 1 second. The ESP is now operational. If the ESP swap is turned to the off place, mild will illuminate. If the ESP OFF mild and SLIP mild illuminate collectively when ESP has not been turned on, it signifies the system isn’t functioning correctly. Automobile can nonetheless be utilized by could turn out to be much less secure in excessive driving circumstances. Search help from a Nissan workshop.
SLIP Indicator WARNING LIGHT
The automotive slipping / skidding image could on events flash / blink. That is to tell the driving force that Digital Stability Management Programme (ESP see above) is working. That is additionally a sign that the car is approaching its traction limits on account of highway circumstances / climate circumstances or on account of extreme velocity.
