Get Instruments and controls -> Headlight and turn signal switch Guide for Nissan Qashqai SUV 2020

HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

position.

The Intelligent Auto Headlight system can

turn on the headlights automatically

when it is dark and turn off the headlights

when it is light.

The headlights will also be turned on

automatically at twilight or in rainy

weather (when the windshield wiper is

operated continuously).

If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF

position and one of the doors is opened

and this condition is continued, the head-

lights remain on for 5 minutes.

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HEADLIGHT SWITCH

Lighting

Intelligent Auto Headlight system

The Intelligent Auto Headlight system

allows the headlights to be set so they

turn on and off automatically.

Rotate the switch to the

position, and

the front parking, tail, license plate, and

instrument panel lights will come on.

To set the Intelligent Auto Headlight

system:

Rotate the switch to the

position, and

the headlights will come on and all the

other lights remain on.

1. Make sure the headlight switch is in

the AUTO position

2. Place the ignition switch in the ON

position.

3. The Intelligent Auto Headlight system

automatically turns the headlights on

and off.

To turn the Intelligent Auto Headlight

system off, turn the switch to the OFF,

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For automatic headlights off delay

setting, see “Vehicle Settings” (P.2-23).

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Be sure not to put anything on top of

Headlight beam select

the photo sensor

located on the top

To select the high beam function, push

the lever forward. The high beam lights

of the instrument panel. The photo

sensor controls the Intelligent Auto

Headlight; if it is covered, the photo

sensor reacts as if it is dark and the

headlights will illuminate.

come on and the

light illuminates.

Pull the lever back to select the low beam.

Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the

headlight high beams on and off.

Automatic headlights off delay:

You can keep the headlights on for up to

180 seconds after you place the ignition

switch in the OFF and open any door then

close all the doors. You can adjust the

period of the automatic headlights off

delay from 0 seconds (OFF) to 180 sec-

onds. The factory default setting is 45

seconds.

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High beam assist

the vicinity of the vehicle.

The timing of switching the low

beam and high beam may

change under the following situa-

tions.

— The brightness of the head-

lights of the oncoming vehicle

or leading vehicle.

— The movement and direction

of the oncoming vehicle and

the leading vehicle.

The high beam assist system will operate

when the vehicle is driven at speeds of

approximately 19 MPH (30 km/h) and

above. If an oncoming vehicle or leading

vehicle appears in front of your vehicle

when the headlight high beam is on, the

headlight will be switched to the low

beam automatically.

— When the headlights of the

oncoming vehicle or the lead-

ing vehicle are turned off,

when the color of the light is

affected due to foreign mate-

rials on the lights, or when the

light beam is out of position.

— When there is a sudden, con-

tinuous change in brightness.

Precautions on high beam assist:

— When only one light on the

oncoming vehicle or the lead-

ing vehicle is illuminated.

— When the oncoming vehicle or

the leading vehicle is a two-

wheeled vehicle.

— Road conditions (incline,

curve, the road surface, etc.).

— The number of passengers

and the amount of cargo.

— When driving on a road that

passes over rolling hills, or a

road that has level differ-

ences.

— When driving on a road with

many curves.

— When a sign or mirror-like

surface is reflecting intense

light towards the front of the

vehicle.

WARNING

The high beam assist system is a

convenience but it is not a sub-

stitute for safe driving operation.

The driver should remain alert at

all times, ensure safe driving

practices and switch the high

beams and low beam manually

when necessary.

— When the container, etc. being

towed by a leading vehicle is

reflecting intense light.

The high beam or low beam may

not switch automatically under

the following conditions. Switch

the high beam and low beam

manually.

— When

a headlight on your

vehicle is damaged or dirty.

— During bad weather (rain, fog,

— When the vehicle is leaning at

an angle due to a punctured

tire, being towed, etc.

snow, wind, etc.).

— When a light source similar to

a headlight or tail light is in

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headlight remains the low beam.

To turn off the high beam assist system,

turn the headlight switch to the

position or select the low beam position

by placing the lever in the neutral posi-

tion.

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High beam assist operations:

Ambient image sensor maintenance:

To activate the high beam assist system,

The ambient image sensor for the high

beam assist system is located in front of

the inside mirror. To keep the proper

operation of the high beam assist system

and prevent a system malfunction, be

sure to observe the following:

turn the headlight switch to the AUTO

position

and push the lever forward

(high beam position). The high beam

assist indicator light in the meter will

illuminate while the headlights are turned

on.

Always keep the windshield clean.

If the high beam assist indicator light

does not illuminate in the above condi-

tion, it may indicate that the system is not

functioning properly. It is recommended

Do not attach a sticker (including

transparent material) or install an

accessory near the ambient image

sensor.

you have the system checked by

Do not strike or damage the areas

around the ambient image sensor. Do

not touch the sensor lens that is

located on the ambient image sensor.

NISSAN dealer.

When the vehicle speed lowers to less

than approximately 13 MPH (20 km/h), the

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If the ambient image sensor is damaged

due to an accident, it is recommended

you contact a NISSAN dealer.

if the headlights turn off auto-

matically.

WARNING

When the LED DRL system is active,

tail lights on your vehicle are not on.

It is necessary at dusk to turn on

your headlights. Failure to do so

could cause an accident injuring

yourself and others.

Battery saver system

Daytime Running Light (DRL) sys-

tem

When the headlight switch is in the

position while the ignition

The LED portion of the headlights auto-

matically illuminate at 100% intensity

when the engine is started and the

parking brake released. The LED Daytime

Running Light (DRL) operate with the

headlight switch in the OFF position or

switch is in the ON position, the lights

will automatically turn off within a

period of time after the ignition switch

has been placed in the OFF position.

When the headlight switch remains in

the

position after the lights

in the

position. When you turn the

automatically turn off, the lights will

turn on when the ignition switch is

placed in the ON position.

headlight switch to the

position for

full illumination, the LED lights switch

from LED DRL to the park function.

If the parking brake is applied before the

engine is started, the LED DRL do not

illuminate. The LED DRL illuminate when

the parking brake is released. The LED

DRL will remain on until the ignition

switch is placed in the OFF position.

It is necessary at dusk to turn the head-

light switch ON for interior controls and

switches to illuminate, as those remain

OFF while the switch is in the OFF

position.

CAUTION

When you turn on the headlight

switch again after the lights auto-

matically turn off, the lights will

not turn off automatically. Be

sure to turn the light switch to

the OFF position when you leave

the vehicle for extended periods

of time, otherwise the battery will

be discharged.

Never leave the light switch on

when the engine is not running

for extended periods of time even

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signal will automatically flash three times.

Choose the appropriate method to signal

a lane change based on road and traffic

conditions.

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TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

Turn signal

Move the lever up or down to signal the

turning direction. When the turn is com-

pleted, the turn signals cancel automati-

cally.

FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)

To turn the fog lights on, turn the head-

light switch to the

position, then turn

the fog light switch to the

position.

To turn the fog lights on with the head-

light switch in the AUTO position, the

headlights must be on, then turn the fog

light switch to the

position.

Lane change signal

To turn them off, turn the fog light switch

Move the lever up or down until the turn

signal begins to flash, but the lever does

not latch, to signal a lane change. Hold

the lever until the lane change is com-

pleted.

to the OFF position.

The headlights must be on for the fog

lights to operate. The fog lights automa-

tically turn off when the high beam

headlights are selected.

Move the lever up or down until the turn

signal begins to flash, but the lever does

not latch, and release the lever. The turn

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