Nissan Qashqai 2024 Owners Manual
7.12.2.2. Shifting
- A)Home position (central position)
To shift gear move the lever to the desired position as indicated then release it. To shift to reverse you need to first depress button (1).
| Push the button (1) to shift. |
| Shift without pushing the button (1). |
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:Push the P (Park) button (2) to shift to P (Park).
After starting the engine, fully depress the brake pedal, move the lever to the desired position as indicated then release it. To shift to reverse you need to first depress button (1).
Confirm that the transmission is in the desired shift position by checking the shift indicator located on the shift lever or on the vehicle information display.
Apply the Electric Parking Brake if the transmission is in any position while the engine is not running. Failure to do so could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll away and result in serious personal injury or property damage.
Shift to the P (Park), R (Reverse) or D (Drive) / Ds (Drive Sport) position only when the vehicle is completely stopped.
When switching to the desired shift position by operating the shift lever, check that the shift lever returns to the central position by releasing your hand from the lever. Holding the shift lever in a mid-way position may also damage the shift control system.
Do not operate the shift lever while the accelerator pedal is depressed. This may cause a sudden start which could result in an accident.
The following operations are not allowed because excessive force would be applied to the transmission and this may result in damage to the vehicle. If these operations are attempted, a chime sounds and the transmission shifts to the N (Neutral) position:
Shifting the transmission to the R (Reverse) position when driving forward
Shifting the transmission to the D (Drive) position when reversing
P (Park)
To prevent transmission damage, use the P (Park) position only when the vehicle is completely stopped.
Do not slide the shift lever while pushing the P (Park) button. This may damage the shift control system.
Use this position when the vehicle is parked or starting the engine. Always make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped before pushing the P (Park) button to engage the P (Park) position. For maximum safety, the brake pedal must be depressed before engaging the P (Park) position. Use this position together with the Electric Parking Brake. When parking on a hill, first depress the brake pedal, apply the Electric Parking Brake and then engage the P (Park) position. The parking lock should not be used as a brake when parking. In order to secure the vehicle, always apply the Electric Parking Brake in addition to the parking lock.
In the event of a malfunction of the vehicle’s electronics, the transmission may lock in the P (Park) position. Have the vehicle’s electronics checked immediately. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop for this service.
The P (Park) position is automatically engaged if:
You switch off the ignition switch
You unfasten the driver's seat belt and open the driver side door when the vehicle is stationary or driving at very low speed and the transmission is in the D (Drive) position, the R (Reverse) position or the N position unless the Neutral hold mode (where fitted) is engaged.
To avoid Xtronic transmission malfunction, it is recommended that you manually place the transmission in the P (Park) position under the above conditions.
R (Reverse)
To prevent transmission damage, use the R (Reverse) position only when the vehicle is completely stopped.
Use the R (Reverse) position to reverse. Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before selecting the R (Reverse) position. The brake pedal must be depressed and the shift lever button pushed to move the shift lever from the home position to engage R (Reverse). If the vehicle is placed in the R (Reverse) position while the vehicle is moving forward, the chime will sound and the vehicle will switch into the N (Neutral) position.
N (Neutral)
Neither the forward nor reverse gear is engaged. The engine can be started in this position. You may shift to the N (Neutral) position and restart a stalled engine while the vehicle is moving.
You can select this position by holding the shift lever at this position for 0.5 seconds.
D (Drive)
Use this position for all normal forward driving. The Xtronic transmission changes gears automatically. All forward gears are available. If the transmission is placed in the D (Drive) position while the vehicle is reversing, the chime will sound and the vehicle will switch into the N (Neutral) position.
Ds (Drive Sport)
To select the Ds (Drive Sport) mode, slide the shift lever to the D (Drive) position again while the vehicle is in D (Drive) mode. The drive position indicator on the vehicle information display shows <Ds>.
To turn off the Ds (Drive Sport) mode, slide the shift lever to the D (Drive) position again.
Ds (Drive Sport) mode is not just for sporty driving, it can also be used when overtaking, for example.
When driving conditions change, turn Ds (Drive Sport) mode off.
Ds (Drive Sport) mode reduces fuel economy.