Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 2023 Owners Manual
8.3. Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (where fitted)
- a)TPMS indicator light
- b)TPMS tyre location indicator
- A)Tyre valve with sensor
The tyre pressure monitoring system monitors the tyre pressure of the four wheels while the vehicle is in motion. Following a loss in pressure, the system will warn the driver using a visual warning. Each TPMS sensor (A) has a registered wheel location and sends pressure and temperature data via radio to a receiver inside the vehicle.
Each tyre, including the spare (where fitted), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tyre inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tyres of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tyre inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tyre inflation pressure for those tyres.)
The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) controls the TPMS indicator light (a), which will illuminate when one or more tyres are significantly under-inflated. A warning and tyre location indicator (b) will also appear in the vehicle information display to identify the tyre or tyres with low pressure.
Accordingly, when the TPMS indicator light illuminates, safely stop the vehicle to check the tyres as soon as possible and inflate the tyres to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tyre causes the tyre to overheat and can lead to tyre failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tyre tread life which may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tyre maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tyre pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger the illumination of the TPMS indicator light (a).
The TPMS indicator light flashes for a short period and then turns on continuously if the system is not operating properly. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists (missing or faulty TPMS sensor or TPMS system malfunction). When the malfunction warning light is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tyre pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tyres or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS indicator light after replacing one or more tyres or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tyres and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
The TPMS does not monitor the tyre pressure of the spare tyre.
The TPMS will activate only when the vehicle is driven at speeds above 25 km/h (16 MPH). Also, this system may not detect a sudden drop in tyre pressure (for example a flat tyre while driving).
The TPMS indicator light may not automatically turn off when the tyre pressure is adjusted. After the tyre is inflated to the recommended COLD tyre pressure, drive the vehicle at speeds above 25 km/h (16 MPH) to activate the TPMS. See
.Following a change in the outside temperature, the TPMS indicator light may illuminate even if the tyre pressure has been adjusted properly. Adjust the tyre pressure to the recommended COLD tyre pressure again when the tyres are cold, and reset the TPMS.
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If the TPMS indicator light illuminates while driving:
avoid sudden steering manoeuvres
avoid abrupt braking
reduce vehicle speed
pull off the road to a safe location
stop the vehicle as soon as possible
Driving with under-inflated tyres may permanently damage the tyres and increase the likelihood of tyre failure. Serious vehicle damage could occur which may lead to an accident and could result in serious personal injury.
Check the tyre pressure for all four tyres. Adjust the tyre pressure to the recommended COLD tyre pressure shown on the tyre placard to turn the TPMS indicator light “OFF”. In case of a flat tyre, replace it with a spare tyre as soon as possible. (See
for changing a flat tyre.)When a spare tyre is mounted or a wheel is replaced, the TPMS will not function and the TPMS indicator light will flash for approximately 1 minute. The light will remain on after 1 minute. Be sure to follow all instructions for wheel replacement and mount the TPMS system correctly.
Replacing tyres with those not originally specified by NISSAN could affect the proper operation of the TPMS.
The Genuine NISSAN Emergency Tyre Repair Sealant or equivalent can be used for temporarily repairing a tyre. Do not inject any other tyre liquid or aerosol tyre sealant into the tyres, as this may cause a malfunction of the tyre pressure sensors.
NISSAN recommends using only Genuine NISSAN Emergency Tyre Sealant provided with your vehicle. Other tyre sealants may damage the valve stem seal which can cause the tyre to lose air pressure. Visit a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop as soon as possible after using tyre repair sealant (for models equipped with the emergency tyre puncture repair kit).
The TPMS may not function properly when the wheels are equipped with tyre chains or the wheels are buried in snow.
Do not place metallised film or any metal parts (antenna, etc.) on the windows. This may cause poor reception of the signals from the tyre pressure sensors, and the TPMS will not function properly.
Some devices and transmitters may temporarily interfere with the operation of the TPMS and cause the TPMS indicator light to illuminate. Some examples are:
Facilities or electric devices using similar radio frequencies are near the vehicle.
If a transmitter set to similar frequencies is being used in or near the vehicle.
If a computer (or similar equipment) or a DC/AC converter is being used in or near the vehicle.
If devices which transmit electrical noise are connected to the vehicle's 12V power supply.
When inflating the tyres and checking the tyre pressure, never bend the valves.
Use Genuine NISSAN valve caps that comply with the factory-fitted valve cap specifications.
Do not use metal valve caps.
Fit the valve caps properly. Without the valve caps the valve and tyre pressure monitor sensors could be damaged.
Do not damage the valves and sensors when storing the wheels or fitting different tyres.
Replace the TPMS sensor valve stem (including valve core and cap) and screw (where fitted) when the tyres are replaced due to wear or age. The screw (where fitted) must be fitted correctly with a torque setting of 1.4 ± 0.1 N.m. The TPMS sensors can be used again.
Use caution when using tyre inflation equipment with a rigid air supply tube, as leverage applied by the long nozzle can damage the valve stem.