●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 Li-
ion battery packs may also pose safety
risks to untrained mechanics and repair
personnel.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 indica-
tor light will turn off. For additional information,
refer to “Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders” in the “Instruments and controls” sec-
tion of this manual.
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.To start the NISSAN PUREDRIVE™ Hybrid Sys-
tem, depress the brake pedal and place the igni-
tion switch in the ON position when the transmis-
sion is in the P (Park) position.
CAUTION
Do not start the system in N (Neutral)
position under cold condition of the sys-
tem. Start in the P (Park) position in that
case.
The READY to drive indicator light
flashes
until the hybrid system is ready to drive.
If starting in a low temperature environment, the
flashing time of the READY to drive indicator light
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 auto-
matically. It may stop during deceleration
or when the vehicle is stopped.
EMERGENCY SHUT-OFF SYSTEM OPERATION OF THE HYBRID
SYSTEM
HEV-4HEV Overview
This vehicle is equipped with two braking sys-
tems.
●Hydraulic brake system
●Regenerative brake system
When the vehicle decelerates while the vehicle is
driven with the shift lever in the D (drive) position,
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 PUREDRIVE™ Hy-
brid 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 con-
trols both hydraulic and regenerative brakes. If
you feel unusual deceleration when braking, have
a NISSAN dealer check both the brake and hy-
brid systems.Drive your vehicle with smooth accelera-
tion and deceleration.
●While driving, energy is recovered through
the regenerative brake as the vehicle decel-
erates. 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 vehicle
information display. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Energy Flow (models with navi-
gation system)” or “Trip computer” in the
“Instruments and controls” section of this
manual. 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.HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS
AND THEIR LOCATIONS
WARNING
●The NISSAN PUREDRIVE™ Hybrid Sys-
tem uses high voltage up to approxi-
mately 144 volts. The system can be hot
during and after starting. Be careful of
both the high voltage and the high tem-
perature. Obey the warning labels at-
tached to the vehicle.
●Never touch, disassemble, remove or
replace the high-voltage parts, har-
nesses and their connectors. High-
voltage harnesses are orange. Touch-
ing, disassembling, removing or
replacing those parts and harnesses
can cause severe burns or electric
shock that may result in serious injury
or death.
REGENERATIVE BRAKE EFFICIENT USE OF YOUR VEHICLE HYBRID VEHICLE PRECAUTIONS
HEV-10HEV Overview
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 indica-
tor light is on even if the gasoline en-
gine 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 accel-
erator 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 Li-
ion 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 their electromagnetic shield-
ings.
Charging the Li-ion battery while driving is impor-
tant. 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 transmis-
sion 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) .An air vent is located on the rear side trim panels
Ato cool the high-voltage battery. If the vent is
covered, the Li-ion battery will overheat resulting
in reduced output performance of the hybrid sys-
tem. For additional information, refer to “Lithium-
ion (Li-ion) battery air vent” in the “Appearance
and care” section of this manual.
You may hear the noise of the cooling fan from the
air vent.
LPD2173
HEV-12HEV Overview
0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints..............0-2
Exterior front......................................0-3
Exterior rear.......................................0-4
Passenger compartment...........................0-5Instrument panel...................................0-6
Engine Compartment Check Locations..............0-8
Warning/indicator lights............................0-9
1. Vent (P. 4-41)
2. Headlight/fog light/turn signal switch
(P. 2-36)
3. Control panel and Vehicle Information
Display switches (P.2-19)4. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-39)
5. Driver supplemental air bag/Horn
(P.1-47, P. 2-41)
6. Meters, gauges, warning/indicator
lights and Vehicle Information Display
(P. 2-3, 2-9, 2-19)7. Twin trip odometer reset switch (P. 2-4)
8. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-33, P. 2-35)
9. Control panel with Navigation System/
Control panel without Navigation
System (P. 4-10, 4-4)
10. Display screen (P. 4-10)
11. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-47)
12. Glove box (P. 2-49)
13. Audio system controls (P. 4-47)/
Automatic heater and air conditioning
controls (P. 4-42)
14. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
15. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-10)
16. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-31)
17. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-31)
18. Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
(P. 4-109, 4-124)
19. Hood release (P. 3-22)
LIC2383
INSTRUMENT PANEL
0-6Illustrated table of contents
Warning
lightName Page
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light2-10
or
Brake warning light 2-10
12–volt battery
charge warning light2-11
Electronically con-
trolled brake warn-
ing light (yellow)2-11
Engine oil pressure
warning light2-12
High temperature
warning light2-12
Pure Drive Hybrid™
system warning light2-12
Warning
lightName Page
Low tire pressure
warning light2-12
Low windshield-
washer fluid warning
light2-14
Master warning light 2-14
Power steering
warning light2-14
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-14
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-15
Indicator
lightName Page
EV indicator light 2-15
Front fog light indi-
cator light2-15
Front passenger air
bag status light2-15
High beam indicator
light (blue)2-15
Hill descent control
system on indicator
light (if so equipped)2-15
Low temperature
indicator light2-16
Malfunction Indica-
tor Light (MIL)2-16
Overdrive off indica-
tor light2-17
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
Illustrated table of contents0-9
1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats............................................1-2
Front manual seat adjustment
(if so equipped for passenger’s seat).............1-2
Front power seat adjustment
(if so equipped)................................1-4
2nd row bench seat adjustment..................1-6
3rd row bench seat adjustment..................1-8
Armrests......................................1-9
Flexible seating.................................1-9
Head restraints/Headrests.........................1-11
Adjustable head restraint/headrest
components..................................1-12
Non-adjustable head restraint/headrest
components..................................1-12
Remove......................................1-13
Removable (without Dual head restraint/
headrest DVD system only).....................1-13
Install........................................1-14
Adjust........................................1-14
Folding head restraint/headrest.................1-15
Seat belts.......................................1-16
Precautions on seat belt usage..................1-16
Seat belt warning light.........................1-19
Pregnant women..............................1-19Injured persons................................1-19
Three-point type seat belt with retractor..........1-19
Seat belt extenders............................1-22
Seat belt maintenance.........................1-23
Child safety......................................1-23
Infants........................................1-24
Small children.................................1-24
Larger children................................1-24
Child restraints...................................1-25
Precautions on child restraints..................1-25
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System.............................1-27
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
LATCH.......................................1-30
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts.................................1-32
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH..................................1-35
Installing top tether strap
.......................1-38
2nd row bench seat...........................1-38
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts............................1-39
Installing top tether strap.......................1-42
2nd row bench seat...........................1-43
Installing top tether strap
(3rd row bench seat)...........................1-43
Booster seats.................................1-44
Supplemental restraint system (SRS)...............1-47Precautions on SRS...........................1-47
Supplemental air bag warning labels.............1-64
Supplemental air bag warning light..............1-65