Nissan Qashqai 2024 Owners Manual
7.11. Starting the engine
Before starting the engine ensure parking brake is applied and vehicle is secure. For additional information, see
.Manual transmission models:
Shift the transmission to the N (Neutral) position, and depress the clutch pedal to the floor while starting the engine.
Xtronic transmission models:
Press the P (Park) button to shift the transmission to the P (Park) position, depress and hold brake pedal while starting the engine.
The starter is designed to operate only when the transmission is in the proper position.
The Intelligent Key (where fitted) must be carried while inside the vehicle when operating the ignition switch.
To start the engine:
MT models – keep the clutch pedal depressed and/or depress the brake pedal then push the ignition switch.
Xtronic transmission models – depress the brake pedal then push the ignition switch. If you try to start engine with the transmission in N (Neutral) without the footbrake depressed, the engine will not start and a Shift to Park] message will be displayed in the vehicle information display.
Immediately release the ignition switch when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the above procedures.
Petrol engine models:
If the engine is very hard to start in extremely cold weather or when restarting, depress the accelerator pedal a little (approximately 1/3 of the way to the floor) and hold it and then crank the engine. Release the ignition switch and the accelerator pedal when the engine starts.
If the engine is very hard to start because it is flooded, depress the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. Crank the engine for 5-6 seconds. After cranking the engine, release the accelerator pedal. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by pushing the ignition switch. Release the switch when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat the above procedure.
As soon as the engine has started, release the ignition switch immediately.
Do not operate the starter for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, release the ignition switch and wait 10 seconds before cranking again, otherwise the starter could be damaged.
If it becomes necessary to start the engine with a booster battery and jumper cables, the instructions and cautions contained in the “6. In case of emergency” section should be carefully followed.
After starting, allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds to warm-up. Drive at moderate speeds for a short distance first, especially in cold weather.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is warming up.
To stop the engine:
Manual transmission models: apply the parking brake and switch the ignition OFF.
Xtronic transmission models: Press the P (Park) button to shift the transmission to the P (Park) position, apply the parking brake and switch the ignition OFF.
The steering wheel lock engages when ignition is off and a door is opened or closed.