How to reset the AB mileage on the new Qashqai?
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Nissan Qashqai's odometer is divided into total mileage and single-trip mileage. The single-trip mileage can be reset by pressing the "TRIP-RESET" button. The single-trip mileage can be used to record the driving distance from point A to point B, and can also assist in calculating fuel consumption and new maintenance intervals. The total mileage records the cumulative driving distance of the vehicle from the factory to the present and can only be cleared using professional equipment. Extended information: The total mileage of a car cannot be reset because the car does not have a corresponding button set at the factory. The total mileage is important information for the car. Calculating the small mileage of the car is to test the fuel consumption, and clearing the total mileage of the car requires professional equipment. After all, the mileage at the factory and the maintenance mileage are evaluation factors for the price of a used car.
Just helped my cousin reset the AB mileage on his new Qashqai, here's a super simple method: First, press the row of buttons on the left side of the steering wheel to find the toggle button with a square symbol, press it a few times until the dashboard displays the Trip A or Trip B mileage. At this point, don't let go—hold down the toggle button for about 3 seconds until you see the numbers flash and reset to zero, and you're done. Actually, many Nissan models follow this same operation logic; I used to do the same when driving my old X-Trail. Just remember to reset it while the car is parked—doing it while driving is unsafe and might accidentally trigger other functions.
As a mechanic who frequently services the Qashqai, the most reliable method I recommend is to directly press the small stalk at the bottom right of the dashboard—don't be fooled by its inconspicuous appearance. First, briefly press it to toggle between the ODOmeter and Trip data. Once you see the AB mileage, firmly hold the stalk like pressing a lighter until the dashboard beeps and flashes, then it will reset. This method is more straightforward than using the steering wheel controls, especially when wearing gloves in rainy weather to avoid accidentally touching the cruise control button. A quick tip: Some higher-trim models can perform this operation via the central control screen under Vehicle Settings - Instrument Display - Reset Options.
