
QR25DER engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
2. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)
3. Drive belt location (P. 8-17)
4. Fuse box (P. 8-22)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)
6. Inverter coolant reservoir (P. 8-9)
7. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)
8. Air cleaner (P. 8-19)
9. Fusible link box and remote positive
battery terminal (P. 8-22)
10. Fuse box (P. 8-22)
11. Fuse box/fusible links (P. 8-22)
12. Fuse box/fusible links (P. 8-22)
13. 12–volt battery (P. 8-16)
14. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)
15. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
16. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-15)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
NOTE:
Hybrid system engine compartment
cover(s) removed for clarity.
LDI2514
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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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
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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
lightPower steering warning lightOverdrive off indicator light
orBrake warning lightSeat belt warning light and chimeREADY to drive indicator light
12–volt battery charge warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light
Electronically controlled brake warning
light (yellow)EV indicator lightSide light and headlight indicator light (green)
Engine oil pressure warning lightFront fog light indicator lightSlip indicator light
High temperature warning lightFront passenger air bag status lightTow mode ON indicator light
Pure Drive Hybrid™ system warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low tire pressure warning lightHill descent control system on
indicator light (if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
lightLow temperature indicator light
Master warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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●Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by NISSAN could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
CAUTION
●The TPMS is not a substitute for the
regular tire pressure check. Be sure to
check the tire pressure regularly.
●If the vehicle is being driven at speeds
of less than 16 MPH (25 km/h), the
TPMS may not operate correctly.
●Be sure to install the specified size of
tires to the 4 wheels correctly.
Low windshield-washer fluid
warning light
This light comes on when the windshield-washer
fluid is at a low level. Add windshield-washer fluid
as necessary. For additional information, refer to
“Windshield-washer fluid” in the “Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
Master warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the master warning light illuminates if any of the
following are displayed on the vehicle information
display:●No key warning
●Low fuel warning
●Low washer fluid warning
●Parking brake release warning
●Door open warning
●Loose fuel cap warning
●Check tire pressure warning
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle Infor-
mation Display” in this section.
Power steering warning light
WARNING
●If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate.
●When the power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running,
there will be no power assist for the
steering. You will still have control of
the vehicle, but the steering will be
much harder to operate. Have the power
steering system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
the power steering warning light illuminates. After
starting the engine, the power steering warning
light turns off. This indicates that the electric
power steering system is operational. If the
power steering warning light illuminates while the
engine is running, it may indicate the power
steering system is not functioning properly and
may need servicing. Have the hydraulic pump
electric power steering system checked by a
NISSAN dealer. For additional information, refer
to “Power steering” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten your
seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the
ignition switch is placed in the ON or START
position and remains illuminated until the driver’s
seat belt is fastened. At the same time, the chime
sounds for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s
seat belt is securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light may also illuminate if
the front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened
when the front passenger’s seat is occupied . For
7 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position, the system does not activate the
warning light for the front passenger.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
1. No Key Detected
2. Key ID Incorrect
3. Shift to Park
4. Push ignition to OFF
5. Key battery low (if so equipped)
6. Engine start operation for Intelligent Key sys-
tem
7. Release parking brake
8. Low Fuel
9. Hybrid System Overheated
10. High Coolant Temp: See Owners Manual
11. Low Washer Fluid
12. Door Open
13. Liftgate Open
14. Timer Alert – Time for a driver break?
15. Low Outside Temperature
16. Power will turn off to save the battery
17. CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual
18. Reminder: Turn OFF headlights19. Shift to Park Press Brake & Start
20. Shift to Park Li-ion battery low
21. Low Oil Pressure
22. Key Registration Complete
23. Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
24. TPMS Error
25. Remote Start (if so equipped)
26. Loose Fuel Cap
27. HV System Warm up Please Wait In Park
28. Shutting Down
29. I-Key System Error: See Owners Manual
No Key Detected
This warning appears when the Intelligent Key is
left outside the vehicle with the ignition switch in
the ON or ACC position. Make sure the Intelli-
gent Key is inside the vehicle.
Key ID Incorrect
This warning appears when the ignition switch is
placed from the OFF position and the Intelligent
Key is not recognized by the system. You cannot
start the engine with an unregistered key.For additional information, refer to “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section of this manual.
Shift to Park warning
This will be displayed in the following conditions:
●When the shift lever is in any position except
P (Park) and the push button ignition switch
has been placed in the “OFF” position from
the “ON” position.
●When the shift lever is operated while the
READY to drive indicator light is flashing.
●The driver’s door is opened with the shift
lever in N, D or R.
●When the vehicle cannot be driven because
the hybrid system temperature has become
too high.
●The Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery drops be-
cause the shift lever is in the N position.
●If a malfunction occurs in a situation other
than those described above and the engine
cannot start automatically.
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High Coolant Temp: See Owners Manual
This warning appears when the temperature of
the engine coolant is too high. Stop the vehicle in
a safe location as soon as possible. Avoid quick
starting or abrupt acceleration. When the warn-
ing turns off, the vehicle can be driven.
If the warning appears again soon after it turns
off, have the vehicle checked by an NISSAN
dealer.
Low Washer Fluid
This warning illuminates when the windshield-
washer fluid is at a low level. Add windshield-
washer fluid as necessary. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Windshield-washer fluid” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
Door/liftgate Open
This warning illuminates when a door has been
opened when the engine is running.
Boot (liftgate) Open
This warning illuminates when the liftgate has
been opened when the engine is running.Timer Alert – Time for a driver break?
This indicator appears when the set time is
reached. The time can be set up to 6 hours. For
setting the timer, refer to “Timer alert” in this
section.
Low Outside Temperature
This warning appears if the outside temperature
is below 37°F (3°C) . The temperature can be
changed to display in Celsius or Fahrenheit. For
additional information, refer to “Temperature” in
this section.
Power will turn off to save the battery
This warning appears in message area of the
vehicle information display after a period of time if
the shift lever has not moved from the P (Park)
position.
CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual
This warning illuminates when the there is a prob-
lem with the CVT system. If this warning comes
on, have the system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
Reminder: Turn OFF headlights
This warning appears when the headlights are
left in the ON position when exiting the vehicle.
Place the headlight switch in the OFF or AUTOposition. For additional information, refer to
“Headlight and turn signal switch” in this section.
Shift to Park Press Brake & Start
This warning appears in the vehicle information
display before the vehicle has been started due
to a low battery state of charge. To start the
vehicle, move the shift lever to the “P” (Park)
position and apply the brake. Push the ignition
switch to the ON position.
Shift to Park Li-ion battery low
This message appears when the Li-ion battery is
getting low. To charge the Li-ion battery, place
the shift lever in the “P” (Park) . After the engine is
started, this message disappears.
Low Oil Pressure
This warning appears in message area of the
vehicle information display if low oil pressure is
detected. This gauge is not designed to indicate
low oil level.The low oil pressure warning is
not designed to indicate a low oil level.Use
the dipstick to check the oil level. For additional
information, refer to “Engine oil” in the “Mainte-
nance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
Key registration complete
This appears when a new Intelligent Key is regis-
tered to the vehicle.
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WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the window and ob-
scure your vision which may lead to an
accident. Warm the window with the de-
froster before you wash the window.
CAUTION
●Do not operate the washer continuously
for more than 30 seconds.
●Do not operate the washer if the reser-
voir tank is empty.
●Do not fill the window washer reservoir
with washer fluid concentrates at full
strength. Some methyl alcohol based
washer fluid concentrates may perma-
nently stain the grille if spilled while
filling the window washer reservoir.
●Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the window washer reservoir. Do
not use the window washer reservoir to
mix the washer fluid concentrate and
water.If the windshield wiper operation is interrupted by
snow or ice, the wiper may stop moving to protect
its motor. If this occurs, turn the wiper switch to
the OFF position and remove the snow or ice that
is on and around the wiper arms. In approximately
1 minute, turn the switch on again to operate the
wiper.
Type A (if so equipped)
LIC2789
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH
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WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the window and ob-
scure your vision. Warm the rear window
with the defroster before you wash the
rear window.
CAUTION
●Do not operate the washer continuously
for more than 30 seconds.
●Do not operate the washer if the reser-
voir is empty.
●Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid
reservoir with washer fluid concen-
trates at full strength. Some methyl al-
cohol based washer fluid concentrates
may permanently stain the grille if
spilled while filling the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir.
●Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the windshield-washer fluid reser-
voir. Do not use the windshield-washer
fluid reservoir to mix the washer fluid
concentrate and water.If the rear window wiper operation is interrupted
by snow, etc., the wiper may stop moving to
protect its motor. If this occurs, turn the wiper
switch to OFF and remove the snow, etc. on and
around the wiper arms. After about 1 minute, turn
the switch ON again to operate the wiper.
The rear window wiper and washer operate when
the ignition switch is in the ON position. Turn the
switch clockwise from the OFF position to oper-
ate the wiper.
1Intermittent (INT) — intermittent operation
(not adjustable)
2Low (ON) — continuous low speed opera-
tionPush the switch forward
3to operate the
washer. The wiper will also operate several times.
LIC2898
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH
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