Nissan Pathfinder 2014 User Manual
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2014 PATHFINDER
HYBRID
OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.
FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY
NOTE:
This hybrid electric supplement contains all
the information you need to safely operate
your Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV). For all
other information not specific to the hybrid
electric system, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide” explains details
about maintaining and servicing your vehicle.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle
best. When you require any service or have any
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available to them.
In addition to factory installed options, your vehicle may also be equipped with additional accessories installed by NISSAN or by your
NISSAN dealer prior to delivery. It is important
that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures,
warnings, cautions and instructions concerning
proper use of such accessories prior to operating
the vehicle and/or accessory. See a NISSAN
dealer for details concerning the particular accessories with which your vehicle is equipped.
Before driving your vehicle, please read this
Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your
vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
● NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
●
and avoid using vehicle features or taking
other actions that could distract you.
●
ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems. Pre-teen
children should be seated in the rear seat.
● ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to
all occupants of the vehicle.
● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL
For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive
models, a 4WD mark is placed at the beginning
of the applicable sections/items.
As with other vehicles with features for
off-road use, failure to operate four-wheel
drive models correctly may result in loss of
control or an accident. Be sure to read
“Driving safety precautions” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING
This vehicle will handle and maneuver
differently from an ordinary passenger
car because it has a higher center of
gravity for off-road use. As with other
vehicles with features of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or an accident.
Be sure to read “On-pavement and offroad driving precautions”, and “Avoiding collision and rollover”, and “Driving
safety precautions”, in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its
performance, safety or durability, and
may even violate governmental
regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modifications may not be covered under
NISSAN warranties.
This manual includes information for all options
available on this model. Therefore, you may find
some information that does not apply to your
vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustrations in
this manual are those in effect at the time of
printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
specifications or design without notice and without obligation.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual. They
are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully.
APD1005
If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this”
or “Do not let this happen.”
If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustration, it means the arrow points to the front of the
vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
call attention to an item in the illustration.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, may contain perchlorate material. The
following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate
Material – special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/”.
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separately. Not
available in Alaska,
Hawaii or Guam.
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information, visit
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All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s
Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval
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permission of Nissan North America, Inc.
NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
NISSAN CARES...
Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are
our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.
However, if there is something that your NISSAN
dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to
provide NISSAN directly with comments or
questions, please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using our toll-free
number:
For U.S. customers
1-800-NISSAN-1
(1-800-647-7261)
For Canadian customers
1-800-387-0122
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.
The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the
following information:
– Your name, address, and telephone number
– Vehicle identification number (attached to the
top of the instrument panel on the driver’s
side)
– Date of purchase
– Current odometer reading
– Your NISSAN dealer’s name
– Your comments or questions
OR
You can write to NISSAN with the information at:
For U.S. customers
Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
or via e-mail at:
nnaconsumeraffairs@nissan-usa.com
For Canadian customers
Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
or via e-mail at:
information.centre@nissancanada.com
If you prefer, visit us at:
www.nissanusa.com (for U.S. customers) or
www.nissan.ca (for Canadian customers)
Table of
HEV Overview
HEV
Contents
Illustrated table of contents
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
HEV Overview
NISSAN PUREDRIVE™ Hybrid System . ..........HEV-2
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Battery.......................HEV-2
High-voltage cautions ...........................HEV-2
Road accident cautions .........................HEV-3
Emergency shut-off system ......................HEV-4
Operation of the hybrid system...................HEV-4
Starting and slow speed driving ...............HEV-4
Medium or high speed driving.................HEV-5
Rapid acceleration ...........................HEV-5
Deceleration and braking .....................HEV-5
Stopping ...................................HEV-5
Energy monitors ................................HEV-5
Power Meter ................................HEV-5
Energy Flow
(models with navigation system)...............HEV-5
Fuel Economy
(models with navigation system)...............HEV-7
Fuel Economy
(models without navigation system)............HEV-7
Fuel economy history
(models with navigation system)...............HEV-7
Fuel economy history
(models without navigation system)............HEV-8
Regenerative brake .............................HEV-9
Efficient use of your vehicle ......................HEV-9
Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP)
System. ......................................HEV-10
Hybrid vehicle precautions......................HEV-10
High-voltage components and their locations . . HEV-10
Hybrid vehicle characteristics ................HEV-12
NISSAN PUREDRIVE™ HYBRID
SYSTEM
LITHIUM-ION (Li-ion) BATTERY HIGH-VOLTAGE CAUTIONS
The NISSAN PUREDRIVE™ Hybrid System
combines the power of a gasoline engine and an
electric motor to help minimize fuel consumption
and emissions.
Depending on driving conditions, the vehicle runs
on a combination of the gasoline engine and the
electric motor, whichever is best for those conditions.
Because the gasoline engine charges the
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery as needed, the battery
does not have to be charged from an outside
source like an all-electric vehicle.
WARNING
Your vehicle contains a sealed Lithium ion
(Li-ion) high-voltage battery. If the Li-ion
battery is disposed of improperly, there is
a risk of severe burns and electrical shock
that may result in serious injury or death
and there is also a risk of environmental
damage.
CAUTION
Do not misuse of Li-ion battery (to use the
Li-ion battery for completely another
purpose).
The Li-ion battery is used to drive the electric
motors in the NISSAN PUREDRIVE™ Hybrid
System.
The Li-ion battery has a limited service life. Contact your NISSAN dealer for information about
recycling or disposal of the battery.
WARNING
● The NISSAN PUREDRIVE™ Hybrid System uses high voltage up to approximately 144 volts. The system can be hot
during and after starting. Be careful of
both the high voltage and the high temperature. Obey the warning labels attached to the vehicle.
● Never disassemble, remove or replace
high-voltage parts and harnesses as
well as their connectors. Doing so can
cause severe burns or electric shock
that may result in serious injury or
death. High-voltage harnesses are colored orange. The vehicle high-voltage
system has no user serviceable parts.
Take your vehicle to a NISSAN dealer
for any necessary maintenance.
● Never try to remove the service plug
located in the trunk. The service plug is
used only when the vehicle is serviced
by trained technicians wearing personal
protection equipment and is part of the
high-voltage system. Touching the service plug can cause severe burns or
electric shock that may result in serious
injury or death.
HEV-2 HEV Overview
ROAD ACCIDENT CAUTIONS
WARNING
In case of a collision:
● If your vehicle is drivable, pull your vehicle off the road, put the transmission
in the P (Park) position, apply the parking brake and turn the NISSAN PUREDRIVE™ Hybrid System off.
● Check to see if there are exposed highvoltage parts and cables. Never touch
the parts and cables. For their locations,
see “High-voltage components” later in
this section. To avoid personal injury,
never touch high-voltage wiring, connectors, and other high-voltage parts,
such as electric motor inverter and Liion battery. An electric shock may occur
if exposed electric wires are visible
when viewed from inside or outside of
your vehicle. Therefore, never touch exposed electric wires.
● If the vehicle receives a strong impact to
the floor while driving, stop the vehicle
in a safe location and check the floor.
● Inspect the ground under the vehicle. If
liquid has leaked onto the ground, the
fuel system may have been damaged.
Leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
● Leaks or damage to the Li-ion battery
may result in a fire. If you discover them,
contact emergency services immediately. Since the fluid leak may be
lithium organic electrolyte from the Liion battery, never touch the fluid leak
inside or outside the vehicle. If the fluid
contacts your skin or eyes, wash it off
immediately with a large amount of water and receive immediate medical attention to help avoid serious injury.
● If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle,
leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Only use a type ABC, BC or C fire extinguisher that is meant for use on electrical fires. Using water or the incorrect
fire extinguisher can result in serious
injury or death from electrical shock.
● If you are not able to safely assess the
vehicle due to vehicle damage, do not
touch the vehicle. Leave the vehicle and
contact emergency services. Advise 1st
responders that this is a hybrid vehicle.
● In the event of an accident that requires
body repair and painting, the vehicle
should be delivered to a NISSAN dealer
to have the Li-ion battery pack and
high-voltage parts such as the inverter,
including the wiring harness, removed
prior to painting. Li-ion battery packs
exposed to heat in the paint booth will
experience capacity loss. Damaged Liion battery packs may also pose safety
risks to untrained mechanics and repair
personnel.
HEV Overview HEV-3
EMERGENCY SHUT-OFF SYSTEM OPERATION OF THE HYBRID
SYSTEM
The emergency shut-off system is activated and
the high-voltage system automatically turns off in
the following conditions:
● Front and side collisions in which the air
bags are deployed.
● Certain rear collisions.
● Certain NISSAN PUREDRIVE™ Hybrid Sys-
tem malfunctions
For the above collisions and the certain hybrid
system malfunctions, the READY to drive indicator light will turn off. See “Warning/indicator
lights and audible reminders” in the “Instruments
and controls”.
The emergency shut-off activates for the above
collisions to minimize risk of an event that could
cause injury or an accident. If the emergency
shut-off system activates, the hybrid system may
not switch to READY to drive position, contact a
NISSAN dealer. Even if the ignition switch is
switched to READY to drive position, the system
may shut off suddenly. Therefore, drive cautiously
to the nearest NISSAN dealer or contact a
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.
HEV-4 HEV Overview
To start the NISSAN PUREDRIVE™ Hybrid System, depress the brake pedal and place the ignition switch in the ON position when the transmission is in the P (Park) position or N (Neutral)
position (P is recommended).
The READY to drive indicator light
until hybrid system becomes the ready to drive
mode.
If starting in low temperature environment, flashing time of READY lamp becomes longer. It cannot move out from P range during flashing.
When the READY to drive indicator light
illuminates, the vehicle can be driven, even if the
gasoline engine is not running.
NOTE:
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. It may stop during deceleration
or when the vehicle is stopped.
The gasoline engine may automatically run in the
following conditions:
● The level of remaining charge in the Li-ion
battery is low. The engine runs to charge the
Li-ion battery and to provide power to drive
the vehicle.
● The temperature of the engine coolant is
low.
flashes
● When A/C is used.
● When L (Low) position is engaged and Over
Drive is off.
● When opening door.
● When engine hood is opened.
● When applying brakes.
● Based on driving conditions.
● The shift lever is shifted to the P (Park)
position, the driver’s seat belt is released
and the driver’s side door is then opened.
The hybrid system operates as follows based on
driving conditions and the Li-ion battery charge.
Engine is hard to stop during these driving conditions:
● Outside temperature is high/low and A/C is
on.
● When repeatedly starting and stopping the
engine.
STARTING AND SLOW SPEED
DRIVING
In some cases, the vehicle can be driven by
electric motor during extremely slow speed
creep, but the engine starts when accelerating or
taking off the brakes.
ENERGY MONITORS
MEDIUM OR HIGH SPEED DRIVING
The system automatically controls the gasoline
engine and electric motor in order to obtain the
optimum fuel mileage and performance, depending on the driving situation and available Li-ion
battery charge.
When the remaining battery level is low, the Li-ion
battery is charged by the electric motor that is
driven to generate electric power while the vehicle is driving.
RAPID ACCELERATION
The vehicle is accelerated using both the gasoline engine and the electric motor depending on
the available Li-ion battery charge.
DECELERATION AND BRAKING
The Li-ion battery is charged by the electric motor that changes the energy of the rotating
wheels into electric power. See “Regenerative
brake” later in this section.
STOPPING
The gasoline engine may stop running to save
fuel depending on the available Li-ion battery
charge.
The NISSAN Direct Response Hybrid™ System
monitors the status of power being sent to the
electric motor and the Li-ion battery state of
charge. The status is shown on the assist charge
gauge in the meter and the energy
flow/remaining Li-ion battery charge in the dot
matrix display. System status can also be shown
on the navigation system display (if so equipped)
when the screen is in the energy flow mode or
energy/fuel history mode.
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POWER METER
This meter displays the actual electric motor
power consumption and the charging power to
the Li-ion battery.
For additional information, See “Power meter” in
the “Instruments and controls” section.
ENERGY FLOW (models with
navigation system)
When you use this system, make sure the hybrid
system is in the READY to drive mode. See
“Operation of the hybrid system” in this section.
HEV Overview HEV-5
If you use the system with the hybrid system off (ignition switch placed in the ACC
position) for a long time, it will discharge
the 12-volt battery power, and the hybrid
system will not start.
Energy monitor for various operating modes can
be displayed on the navigation system monitor.
Push the INFO button on the control panel and
highlight the “Energy Flow” key on the display
using the NISSAN controller then push the ENTER button.
● When the vehicle is charging the Li-ion battery with the regenerative brake and gasoline engine.
● When the vehicle is powered by the gasoline engine and is charging the Li-ion battery.
● When there is no Energy Flow in the vehicle
The Energy Flow and remaining Li-ion battery
charge can be also shown on the dot matrix
display. See “Trip computer” in the “Instruments
and controls” section.
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This is an example of the Energy Flow display.
The Energy Flow display changes, depending on
the following operating conditions. The graphic
indicates the amount of power in the Li-ion battery.
The following are displayed on the Energy Flow
screen.
● When the vehicle is powered only by the
electric motor or gasoline engine.
● When the vehicle is powered by both the
electric motor and the gasoline engine.
HEV-6 HEV Overview
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FUEL ECONOMY (models with
navigation system)
Press the INFO button then select the FUEL
ECONOMY key on the display screen.
This screen displays the rate of fuel consumption
and distance to empty.
FUEL ECONOMY (models without
navigation system)
Press the INFO button then select the FUEL
ECONOMY key on the display screen.
This screen displays the rate of fuel consumption
and distance to empty.
FUEL ECONOMY HISTORY (models
with navigation system)
The Fuel Economy History screen appears in the
display with the navigation system when the
screen is in the Fuel Economy History mode.
1. Push the INFO button on the control panel
and highlight the “Energy Flow” key on the
display using the NISSAN controller. Then
push the ENTER button.
2. Highlight the “History” key, and push the
ENTER button.
HEV Overview HEV-7
The Fuel Economy History can be displayed on
the navigation system monitor. This displays the
vehicle’s average fuel consumption and regenerative electric power at 2 minute intervals.
The displayed values on the screen indicate general driving conditions. Accuracy varies with driving habits and road conditions.
1. Regenerated energy in the past 12 minutes:
The regenerated energy in the past 12 minutes is indicated with symbols. One symbol
indicates 30 watt-hour. The energy of
30 watt-hour illuminates a 30 watt bulb for
an hour.
2. Fuel consumption in the past 12 minutes:
Fuel consumption in the past 12 minutes is
displayed.
3. Current fuel consumption (Latest column):
The current fuel consumption is calculated
and displayed based on distance and fuel
consumption.
NOTE:
Information shown in the yellow column
means current (within 2 minutes) and information shown in the blue columns means
past (more than 2 minutes).
HEV-8 HEV Overview
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FUEL ECONOMY HISTORY (models
without navigation system)
The Fuel Economy History screen appears in the
display with the navigation system when the
screen is in the Fuel Economy History mode.
1. Push the ECON button on the control panel.
This will display fuel economy information.
2. The Fuel Eco History can be displayed by
pressing the VIEW key on the display
screen. This displays the vehicle’s average
fuel consumption and regenerative electric
power at 2 minute intervals.
The displayed values on the screen indicate general driving conditions. Accuracy varies with driving habits and road conditions.
● Regenerated energy in the past 12 minutes:
The regenerated energy in the past 12 minutes is indicated with symbols. One symbol
indicates 30 watt-hour. The energy of
30 watt-hour illuminates a 30 watt bulb for
an hour.
REGENERATIVE BRAKE EFFICIENT USE OF YOUR VEHICLE
● Fuel consumption in the past 12 minutes:
Fuel consumption in the past 12 minutes is
displayed.
● Current fuel consumption (Latest column):
The current fuel consumption is calculated
and displayed based on distance and fuel
consumption.
NOTE:
Information shown in the yellow column
means current (within 2 minutes) and information shown in the blue columns means
past (more than 2 minutes).
This vehicle is equipped with two braking systems.
● Hydraulic brake system
● Regenerative brake system
When the vehicle decelerates while the vehicle is
driven with the shift lever in the D (drive) position
or in the manual shift mode, the Li-ion battery can
be charged by the electric motor. The electric
motor converts the energy of the rotating wheels
into electric power under the following circumstances:
● When the accelerator pedal is released
● When the brake pedal is depressed
● When there is no malfunction in the brake
system or the NISSAN Direct Response Hybrid™ System
The regenerative brake may not work properly if
the vehicle is installed with tires and road wheels
other than the ones specified in this manual.
While the regenerative cooperative brake system
is operating, you might feel slight vibration or hear
the system working when braking. This is normal.
The regenerative cooperative brake system controls both hydraulic and regenerative brakes. If
you feel unusual deceleration when braking, have
a NISSAN dealer check both the brake and hybrid systems.
Drive your vehicle with smooth acceleration and deceleration.
● While driving, energy is recovered through
the regenerative brake as the vehicle decelerates. However, for most efficient use, do
not accelerate or decelerate your vehicle
more than necessary.
● Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration.
● The power of the Li-ion battery can be
checked on the Energy Flow in the center
display (models with navigation system) or
Li-ion battery status meter in the dot matrix
display. See “Energy Flow (models with
navigation system)” or “Trip computer” in the
“Instruments and controls” section. Gradual
or non-abrupt acceleration and deceleration
will make more effective use of the electric
power.
● When parking, be sure to place the shift
lever in the P (Park) position. While driving,
place the shift lever in the D (Drive) position.
HEV Overview HEV-9
APPROACHING VEHICLE SOUND
FOR PEDESTRIANS (VSP) SYSTEM
HYBRID VEHICLE PRECAUTIONS
The Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) system is a function that uses sound to
help alert pedestrians of the presence of the
vehicle when it is being driven at a low speed in
the electric drive mode under the following conditions:
● The sound starts when the vehicle starts
accelerating.
● The sound stops when the vehicle speed is
more than 19 MPH (30 km/h) while accelerating only when vehicle is powered by the
electric motor.
● The sound starts when the vehicle speed is
less than 16 MPH (25 km/h) while decelerating only when vehicle is powered by the
electric motor.
● The sound stops when the vehicle stops.
● The sound does not stop with the vehicle in
the R (Reverse) position even if the vehicle
stops.
The VSP system is automatically turned on when
the vehicle is in the READY to drive mode.
If there is a malfunction in the VSP system, the
VSP OFF indicator light in the meter illuminates.
See “Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP) OFF indicator light” in the “Instruments
and controls” section.
HEV-10 HEV Overview
WARNING
● If the sound from the VSP system is not
heard while driving, stop the vehicle in a
safe and quiet location. Open a window,
and then place the vehicle in the R (Reverse) position with the brake pedal
firmly depressed. Check that the operating sound can be heard from the front
side of the vehicle.
● If the sound cannot be heard, immediately contact a NISSAN dealer for
inspection.
HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS
AND THEIR LOCATIONS
WARNING
● The NISSAN Direct Response Hybrid™
System uses high voltage up to approximately 144 volts. The system can be hot
during and after starting. Be careful of
both the high voltage and the high temperature. Obey the warning labels attached to the vehicle.
● Never touch, disassemble, remove or
replace the high-voltage parts, harnesses and their connectors. Highvoltage harnesses are orange. Touching, disassembling, removing or
replacing those parts and harnesses
can cause severe burns or electric
shock that may result in serious injury
or death.
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1. DC/DC Converter
2. Service Plug
3. Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Battery
4. Traction Motor
5. Traction Motor Inverter
6. 12–volt Battery
7. High-Voltage Harness
The hybrid system uses high voltage up to approximately 144 volts. High-voltage components
are indicated in the illustration. High-voltage harnesses are orange. The system can be hot during
and after starting. Be careful of both the high
voltage and the high temperature.
HEV Overview HEV-11
HYBRID VEHICLE
CHARACTERISTICS
WARNING
● When you leave your vehicle, be sure to
place the ignition switch in the OFF
position.
● Be sure to put the transmission in the P
(Park) position because the vehicle can
move when the READY to drive indicator light is on even if the gasoline engine is not running. When the READY to
drive indicator light is on, do not leave
your vehicle in a shift position other
than the P (Park) position. The vehicle
will creep and start abruptly if the accelerator pedal is depressed by mistake.
This may cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
If the vehicle is parked for a long period of
time, the battery discharges gradually. To
avoid this occurrence, drive the vehicle for
approximately 30 minutes at least once
every two to three months. Otherwise, the
Li-ion battery may be damaged. If the Liion battery is completely discharged and
the hybrid system cannot be activated,
contact an NISSAN dealer.
High-voltage parts and harnesses on the hybrid
vehicles emit approximately the same amount of
electromagnetic waves as the conventional
gasoline-powered vehicles or home electronic
appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shieldings. Unwanted noise may occur in the
reception of a mobile two-way radio.
Charging the Li-ion battery while driving is important. The vehicle cannot run if the Li-ion battery is
discharged. In the N (Neutral) position, the Li-ion
battery does not recharge. Leaving the transmission in the N (Neutral) position for an extended
period of time may discharge the Li-ion battery.
The Li-ion battery recharges when the shift lever
is in any position other than N (Neutral).
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An air vent is located on the rear side trim panels
A
to cool the high-voltage battery. If the vent is
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covered, the Li-ion battery will overheat resulting
in reduced output performance of the hybrid system. See “Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery air vent” in
the “Appearance and care” section.
You may hear the noise of the cooling fan from the
air vent.
CAUTION
Do not place objects over or into the air
vent. The Li-ion battery or DC/DC converter may overheat and be damaged.
HEV-12 HEV Overview
CAUTION
Do not load large amounts of water in
open containers (aquariums or buckets)
into the vehicle. If the water spills onto the
Li-ion battery, it may cause a short circuit
and damage the battery.
CAUTION
It may cause a short circuit and damage
the Li-ion battery or DC/DC converter.
Noise and vibration
After the hybrid system is activated, the following
noises and vibrations that are unique to the hybrid system may occur. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
● Electric motor noise from the engine compartment
● Noise from the rear of the vehicle when the
hybrid system activates or deactivates
● Noise and vibration when the gasoline engine starts running or stops
● Operating noise or electric motor noise
when releasing the accelerator pedal or depressing the brake pedal
● Engine noise due to rapid acceleration
● Fan noise from the air inlet located on the
rear parcel shelf
● Noise from the climate control system
● Noise from the vehicle in order to alert pe-
destrians to the presence of an approaching
vehicle. See “Approaching Vehicle Sound
for Pedestrians (VSP) system” in this section.
HEV Overview HEV-13
MEMO
HEV-14 HEV Overview
0 Illustrated table of contents
QR25DER engine .................................0-2 Warning/indicator lights ............................0-3
QR25DER ENGINE
1. Power steering fluid reservoir
(See Owner’s Manual)
2. Engine coolant reservoir (See Owner’s
Manual)
3. Drive belt location (P. 8-11)
4. Fuse box (P. 8-12)
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9. Fusible link box (P. 8-12) and remote
positive battery terminal
10. Fuse box (P. 8-12)
11. Fuse box/Fusible links (P. 8-12)
12. Fuse box/Fusible links (P. 8-12)
13. Battery (P. 8-9)
14. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-6)
15. Radiator cap (See Owner’s Manual)
16. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(See Owner’s Manual)
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
NOTE:
Hybrid system engine compartment
cover(s) removed for clarity.
NJE0001
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-6)
6. Inverter coolant reservoir (P. 8-5)
7. Brake fluid reservoir (See Owner’s
Manual)
8. Air cleaner (See Owner’s Manual)
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
Warning
light
or
Name Page
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning light
Brake warning lights
(red)
12–volt battery
charge warning light
Hybrid system warning light
Brake system warning light (yellow)
2-3
2-3
2-4
2-5
2-5
Indicator
light
Name Page
Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP)
OFF indicator light
EV indicator light 2-5
READY to drive indicator light
2-5
2-5
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MEMO
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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Front power seat adjustment
(if so equipped) ................................1-2
FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT
(if so equipped)
Do not operate the power seat switch for a long
period of time when the hybrid system is not
running. This will discharge the 12–volt battery.
See “Automatic drive positioner” in “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” for automatic drive positioner operation.
1-2 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
2 Instruments and controls
Meters and gauges ................................2-2
Power meter ...................................2-2
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders .......2-3
Warning lights .................................2-3
Indicator lights .................................2-5
Vehicle Information Display .........................2-6
Main Menu Selection ...........................2-6
METERS AND GAUGES
1. Tachometer
2. Warning/indicator lights
3. Vehicle Information Display
4. Speedometer
5. Fuel gauge
6. Odometer/Twin trip odometer
2-2 Instruments and controls
7. Power meter
LIC2537
LIC2544
POWER METER
The power meter indicates the condition of the
electric motor. When the needle is between the
center and “charge” (
that the electric motor is generating power to
recharge the Li-ion battery.
When the needle is between the center and the
PWR side, this indicates that the electric motor is
powering the drive wheels and the Li-ion battery
is discharging.
1
range), this indicates
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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light
Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP)
OFF indicator light
EV indicator light Electronically controlled brake warning light
WARNING LIGHTS
For additional information on warnings and indicators, see “Vehicle information display” later in
this section.
Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light illuminates and then turns off. This
indicates the ABS is operational.
If the ABS light comes on while the hybrid system
is running, it may indicate the anti-lock braking
system is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
or Brake warning light (red)
READY to drive indicator light Hybrid system warning light
(yellow)
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock function is turned off. The brake system then operates
normally, but without anti-lock assistance. See
“Brake system” in the “Starting and driving” section of the Owner’s Manual.
or Brake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake and
the foot brake systems.
● Parking brake indicator
● Low brake fluid warning light
● Hydraulic brake system warning light
12–volt battery charge warning light
Parking brake indicator
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position and the hybrid system is in the READY
mode, the light comes on when the parking brake
is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position and the hybrid system is in the READY
mode, the light warns of a low brake fluid level.
Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as
necessary. See “Brake fluid” in the Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section of your NISSAN Owner’s Manual. If the brake fluid level is correct, see
“Hydraulic brake system warning light” in this
section.
Instruments and controls 2-3
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