Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 2023 Owners Manual
4.3.5.3. Occupant status display (where fitted)
In vehicles fitted with Rear Occupant Detection, in addition to the Seat Belt Warning Light, the Occupant Status Display will be shown in the Vehicle Information Display (See Vehicle information display.) when any vehicle occupant’s seat belt is not fastened.
The display will remain until occupants have their seat belts securely fastened, or until acknowledged by the driver pushing the <OK> steering wheel switch.
If an occupant unfastens a seat belt or the vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h (approximately 10 MPH) while a seat belt is not fastened, the Occupant Status Display will reappear. It is not possible to acknowledge the display while the Seat Belt Reminder Chime is audible.
The driver seat is always considered occupied.
 | Red Seat with exclamation symbol: The corresponding seat is occupied and seat belt is not fastened. |
 | Green Seat with tick symbol: The corresponding seat belt is fastened. |
 | Grey Seat: The corresponding seat is unoccupied. |
Lighter passengers, including children, may not be detected by the Seat Belt Reminder system.
When heavy cargo is placed on the seat, the Seat Belt Reminder may be triggered. Such cargo should be secured in the boot. Only use the seat belts to restrain people or universal Child Restraint Systems (See
.). Never use them to secure cargo, as this may cause damage, reducing their effectiveness during an accident when subsequently worn by people.When an electrical devices like a smartphone or laptop is placed on front passenger seat, the Seat Belt Reminder may be triggered.
If the Seat Belt Warning Light illuminates continuously while the power switch is ON, with all doors closed, and all seat belts fastened, it may indicate a malfunction in the system. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop.
No changes should be made to the Seat Belt Reminder system.