Get Starting and driving -> Push-button ignition switch Guide for Nissan Qashqai SUV 2020

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH

(model with Intelligent Key system)

KEY POSITIONS

WARNING

LOCK: Normal parking position (0)

OFF: (Not used) (1)

This position activates electrical acces-

sories such as the radio when the engine

is not running.

Do not operate the push-button

ignition switch while driving the ve-

hicle except in an emergency. (The

engine will stop when the ignition

switch is pushed 3 consecutive times

or the ignition switch is pushed and

held for more than 2 seconds.) If the

engine stops while the vehicle is

being driven, this could lead to a

crash and serious injury.

ON: Normal operating position (2)

This position turns on the ignition system

and the electrical accessories.

START: (3)

This position starts the engine. As soon as

the engine has started, release the key. It

automatically returns to the ON position.

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Before operating the push-button igni-

tion switch, be sure to move the shift

lever to the P (Park) position (for Con-

tinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

OPERATING RANGE FOR ENGINE

START FUNCTION

The Intelligent Key can only be used for

starting the engine when the Intelligent

Key is within the specified operating

models) or the shift lever to the

(Neutral) position (for Manual Transmis-

sion (MT) models).

range

When the Intelligent Key battery is almost

discharged or strong radio waves are

present near the operating location, the

Intelligent Key system’s operating range

becomes narrower and may not function

properly.

If the Intelligent Key is within the operat-

ing range, it is possible for anyone, even

someone who does not carry the Intelli-

gent Key, to push the ignition switch to

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start the engine.

time.

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

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CAUTION

When the ignition switch is pushed with-

out depressing the brake pedal (CVT

models) or the clutch pedal (MT models),

the ignition switch will illuminate.

Do not leave the vehicle for ex-

tended periods of time when the

ignition switch is in the ON posi-

tion and the engine is not run-

ning. This can discharge the

battery.

Use electrical accessories with

the engine running to avoid dis-

charging the vehicle battery. If

you must use accessories while

the engine is not running, do not

use them for extended periods of

time and do not use multiple

electrical accessories at the same

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.

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ignition switch changes position.

Continuously Variable Transmis-

sion (CVT) models

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH

POSITIONS

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:

OFF position

LOCK (Normal parking position)

The engine is turned off in this position.

The ignition switch can only be locked at

this position.

Auto ACC position

The ignition switch will lock when any

door is opened or closed with the ignition

switched off.

With the vehicle in the P (Park) position

(CVT models) or the N (Neutral) position

(MT models), the Intelligent Key with you

and the ignition placed from ON to OFF,

the radio can still be used for a period of

time, or until the driver’s door is opened.

After a period of time, functions such as

radio, navigation (if so equipped), and

Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System

may be restarted by turning on the audio

system (see the separate NissanConnect®

Owner’s Manual), or by pushing the UN-

LOCK button on the Intelligent Key for up

to a total of 30 minutes.

1. Move the shift lever into the P (Park)

ON (Normal operating position)

The ignition system and the electrical

accessory power activate at this position

without the engine turned on.

The ON position has a battery saver

feature that will place the ignition switch

in the OFF position, if the vehicle is not

running, after some time under the fol-

lowing conditions:

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.

all doors are closed.

shift lever is in P (Park) position (CVT

model) or N (Neutral) position (MT

model).

EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUT OFF

To shut off the engine in an emergency

situation while driving, perform the fol-

lowing procedure:

The battery saver feature will be can-

celled if any of the following occur:

Rapidly push the push-button ignition

switch 3 consecutive times in less

than 1.5 seconds, or

any door is opened.

shift lever is moved out of the P (Park)

Push and hold the push-button igni-

position (CVT model).

tion switch for more than 2 seconds.

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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

Make sure the area around the vehicle

is clear.

4. Push the ignition switch while depres-

sing the brake pedal within 10 sec-

onds after the chime sounds. The

engine will start.

After step 3 is performed, when the

ignition switch is pushed without depres-

sing the brake pedal, the ignition switch

position will change to ACC.

Check fluid levels such as engine oil,

coolant, brake fluid, and window

washer fluid as frequently as possible,

or at least whenever you refuel.

Check that all windows and lights are

clean.

Visually inspect tires for their appear-

ance and condition. Also check tires

for proper inflation.

NOTE:

When the ignition switch is pushed

to the ON position or the engine is

started by the above procedures, the

“Key Battery Low” warning appears

(on the Vehicle information display)

even if the Intelligent Key is inside

the vehicle. This is not a malfunction.

To turn off the warning, touch the

ignition switch with the Intelligent

Key again.

If the “Key Battery Low” warning

appears (on the Vehicle information

display), replace the battery as soon

as possible. (See “Intelligent Key

battery replacement” (P.8-23).)

Lock all doors.

Position seat and adjust head re-

straints.

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Adjust inside and outside mirrors.

Fasten seat belts and ask all passen-

INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DIS-

gers to do likewise.

CHARGE

Check the operation of warning lights

when the ignition switch is placed in

the ON position. (See “Warning lights,

indicator lights and audible remin-

ders” (P.2-10).)

If the battery of the Intelligent Key is

discharged, or environmental conditions

interfere with the Intelligent Key opera-

tion, start the engine according to the

following procedure:

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

position (for CVT models) or the shift

lever to the N (Neutral) position (for MT

models).

2. Firmly apply the foot brake.

3. Touch the ignition switch with the

Intelligent Key as illustrated. (A chime

will sound.)

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