With the bad weather and morning mist, you want to make the Front fog lights of your Nissan Qashqai , so that you can see better and also be seen. The problem is that You do not know how . But do not worry about this tutorial we will explain to you how to turn on and off these fog lights on your car. Subsequently, if you are interested, we will remind you of a few rules of the road on the activation of the fog lights and what you risk if you do not respect that.

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How to fit the front fog lights on Nissan Qashqai?

First of all, your Nissan Qashqai has different types of headlights, which we have listed for you below:

  • Position lights or night lights:
    • For being seen when the brightness decreases (eg in urban areas at night or at the end of the day) but does not allow to see .
  • Then traffic lights or codes:
    • Allow to see the road at night et to be seen at a relatively short distance, without dazzling .
  • The Redlights :
    • Destined for see over long distances at night in the event that no motorist arrives in the opposite lane.
  • And to finish the fog lights.
    • Usable in case bad weather like heavy rain and with fog or SNOW .

All will be adjustable via a joystick available on your steering wheel. This can be positioned on the right or on the left depending on the year of construction of your Nissan Qashqai. This command allows you to simply change the activation of the lights while keeping an eye on the road.

On this controller you will distinguish 2 rings. One at the end that gives you the opportunity to manage the sidelamps and dipped beams . And a second ring in the center of the lever so that manage your front and rear fog lights . To allow you to distinguish them you will see cartoon fire logos on the rings of the lever.

Switch on the fog lights on Nissan Qashqai:

For fit the fog lights on your Nissan Qashqai, you can do the following:

  1. Start on your vehicle,
  2. Switch on the parking lights while turning one step down the outer ring of the handle.
    • It would be advisable to see the green position light indicator light up on the dashboard
  3. Then spin a second step down the outer ring so that turn on the low beam ,
    • There again green low beam light should come on,
  4. Then use the second ring on the same command and press down once to turn on the fog lights.
    • If the action worked you should see the fog light indicator on the dashboard of your Nissan Qashqai.

Notes : it's important to to distinguish le seeing fires front and rear fog light .

  • Front fog lights :
    • An oval shape with 3 lines, to the left of the oval shape.
    • The lines are down and a sinuous line is superimposed so as to represent the mist.
    • LED color: green.
  • Rear fog lights:
    • An oval shape with 3 lines, to the right of the oval shape.
    • The lines are horizontal and a sinuous line is superimposed so as to represent the mist.
    • LED color: orange.

Disable fog lights on Nissan Qashqai:

It is important to think about put out fires because otherwise it is possible that you drain your battery and you may not be able to restart . If this happens to you it will take recharge your battery using pliers or a mobile battery.

For deactivate the fog lights on your Nissan Qashqai , you can proceed to the following steps:

  1. On second ring the stalk (the one that allows you to turn on your fog lights) exercise 1 step up ,
    • You will thus see that the front fog light indicator light should turn off.
  2. In conclusion you will always have dipped beam headlights activated so you will have to go up 2 notches up on the first ring so that totally deactivate the lights on your Nissan Qashqai.
    • As soon as this is done, all of the lights should go out on your console.

When to turn on the fog lights on Nissan Qashqai?

The use of fog lights must be done only when driving with mist , the snow or even with heavy rain damage . In all cases, their use must be in addition to high beam .

He's not allowed to make use outside these conditions . Indeed, since they are high intensity lights in order to compensate for a lack of visibility Their use at night without bad weather or other situation, could dazzle other drivers who come in front of you in the opposite direction.

Therefore it could be dangerous and could cause an accident of the road. This is why the Traffic Laws states that a fourth category fine or, $135 could be imposed in the event of non-compliance the use of lights on the road.

To finish: now you know the method to activate the fog lights on your Nissan Qashqai , however little warning however to put them in place at an appropriate time otherwise you could create a accident or have a fine .