Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 2023 Owners Manual
8.32. Power steering
If the e-POWER system is not running or is turned off while driving, the power assistance for the steering will not work. The steering will be harder to operate.
When the electric power steering warning light illuminates with the e-POWER system running, the power assistance for the steering will cease operation. You will still have control of the vehicle but the steering will be harder to operate.
The electric power steering system is designed to provide power assistance while driving to allow you to operate the steering wheel with light force.
When the steering wheel is operated repeatedly or continuously while parking or driving at a very low speed, the power assistance for the steering wheel will be reduced. This is to prevent overheating of the electric power steering system and protect it from becoming damaged. While the power assistance is reduced, steering wheel operation will become heavy. When the temperature of the electric power steering system decreases, the power assistance level will return to normal. Avoid repeating such steering wheel operations that could cause the electric power steering system to overheat.
You may hear a noise when the steering wheel is operated quickly. However, this is not a malfunction.
If the electric power steering warning light 
illuminates while the e-POWER system is running, it may indicate the electric power steering system is not functioning properly and may need servicing. Have the electric power steering system checked by a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop. (See
When the electric power steering warning light illuminates with the e-POWER system running, the power assistance for the steering will cease operation. You will still have control of the vehicle. However, greater steering effort is needed, especially in sharp turns and at low speeds.