Nissan Qashqai 2024 Owners Manual
7.12.1.1. Shifting
- A)RHD models
- B)LHD models
- Shift lever ring
To change gears, fully depress the clutch pedal, shift into the appropriate gear, then release the clutch pedal slowly and smoothly.
To ensure smooth gear changes, fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever. If the clutch pedal is not fully depressed before the transmission is shifted, a noise may be heard. This could result in damage to the transmission.
Start the vehicle in 1st gear and shift through the gears in sequence according to the vehicle speed.
Shift indicator (where fitted)
The shift indicator (A) located in the lower part of the vehicle information display can help to improve the level of environmentally friendly driving.
Following the shift indicator by changing to the suggested gear when displayed may improve fuel economy.
However, the driver remains responsible for deciding the most suitable gear according to actual vehicle, road and traffic conditions.
No arrow is displayed in some circumstances including:
The actual gear matches recommended gear
The vehicle speed is approx. 0 km/h
Reverse gear
To reverse with 6–speed manual transmission, proceed as follows:
Stop the vehicle.
Shift the transmission into the N (Neutral) position.
Pull and hold the shift lever ring (1) up.
Move the shift lever into the R (Reverse) position.
Release the shift lever ring and safely drive the vehicle backwards.
The shift lever ring returns to its original position when the shift lever is moved to the N (Neutral) position.
When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse) position, either the NissanConnect monitor (where fitted) or the ultrasonic parking sensor (where fitted) will be activated. For details, see
or or .If it is difficult to move the shift lever into R (Reverse) or 1st. Shift into N (Neutral), then release the clutch pedal. Fully depress the clutch pedal again and shift into R (Reverse) or 1st.