
Warninglight Name Page
12–volt battery
charge warning light 2-8
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light2-8
Brake warning light 2-8
Electronically con-
trolled brake warn-
ing light (yellow)2-9
Engine oil pressure
warning light
2-9
Forward Emergency
Braking (FEB) sys-
tem warning light (if
so equipped)2-9
Master warning light 2-9
Warning
light Name Page
Power steering
warning light 2-10
Pure Drive Hybrid
system warning light2-10
Seat belt warning
light and driver seat
belt chime2-10
Supplemental air
bag warning light
2-10
Indicator
light Name Page
Approaching Ve-
hicle Sound for Pe-
destrians (VSP)
OFF indicator light 2-11
EV indicator light 2-11
Indicator
light Name Page
Front fog light indi-
cator light 2-11
Front passenger air
bag status light2-11
High beam indicator
light (blue)2-11
Malfunction Indica-
tor Light (MIL)2-11
READY to drive indi-
cator light2-12
Security indicator
light2-12
Side light and head-
light indicator light
(green)2-12
Slip indicator light 2-12
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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12–volt battery charge warning lightPure Drive Hybrid system warning lightMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning lightSeat belt warning light and driver seat belt
chimeREADY to drive indicator light
Brake warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light
Electronically controlled brake warning light
(yellow)Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) OFF indicator lightSide light and headlight indicator light (green)
Engine oil pressure warning lightEV indicator lightSlip indicator light
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) system warn-
ing light (if so equipped)Front fog light indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
Master warning lightFront passenger air bag status lightVehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator
light
Power steering warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake,
fasten the seat belts and place the ignition switch
in the ON position without starting the engine.
The following lights (if so equipped) will come on:,,,,
The following lights (if so equipped) come on
briefly and then go off:
,,,
If any light fails to come on or operate in a way
other than described, it may indicate a burned-
out bulb and/or a system malfunction. Have the
system checked. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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Some indicators and warnings are also displayed
in the vehicle information display between the
speedometer and tachometer. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Vehicle information display” in
this section.
WARNING LIGHTS
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in this section.
12–volt battery charge warninglight
If this light comes on when the READY to drive
indicator light comes on, it may indicate the
charging system is not functioning properly. Have
your vehicle serviced immediately. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice.
CAUTION
The charging system may not be function-
ing properly if the 12–volt battery charge
warning light comes on while the hybrid
system is running. The hybrid system will
stop operating when the 12–volt battery
becomes discharged. Immediately stop
the vehicle in a safe place, and it is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer.
Anti-lock Braking System(ABS) warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the ABS warning light illuminates and
then turns off. This indicates the ABS is opera-
tional.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
engine is running or while driving, it may indicate
the ABS is not functioning properly, have the
system checked. It is recommended you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock func-
tion is turned off. The brake system then operates
normally but without anti-lock assistance. For
additional information, refer to “Brake system” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Brake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake and
the foot brake systems.
Low brake fluid warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level.
If the light comes on while the engine is running
with the parking brake not applied, stop the ve-
hicle and perform the following: 1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid
as necessary. For additional information, re-
fer to “Brake fluid” in the “Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is recommended
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
WARNING
●Your brake system may not be working
properly if the warning light is on. Driv-
ing could be dangerous. If you judge it
to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest
service station for repairs. Otherwise,
have your vehicle towed.
● Pressing the brake pedal with the en-
gine stopped and/or a low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping dis-
tance and braking will require greater
pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
● If the brake fluid level is below the
MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked. It is
recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
indicator
When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake
warning light and the ABS warning light illumi-
nates, it may indicate the ABS is not functioning
properly. Have the brake system checked and, if
necessary, repaired promptly. It is recommended
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. Avoid
high-speed driving and abrupt braking. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Anti-lock Braking Sys-
tem (ABS) warning light” in this section.
Electronically controlled brakewarning light (yellow)
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position and the Hybrid System is in the READY
mode, the light stays on for about 2 seconds. If
the light comes on at any other time, it may
indicate the regenerative brake and/or the elec-
tronically controlled brake systems are not func-
tioning properly. Have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
If the hydraulic brake warning light also comes on
with the parking brake not applied, stop the ve-
hicle immediately and call a NISSAN dealer. For
additional information, refer to Brake systemin
the Starting and driving section of this manual.
WARNING
Your brake system may not be working
properly if both the brake warning light
and electronically controlled brake sys-
tem warning light come on when the Hy-
brid System is in READY mode and the
parking brake is not applied. Driving could
be dangerous. If you judge it to be safe,
drive carefully to the nearest service sta-
tion for repairs. Otherwise, have your ve-
hicle towed because driving could be
dangerous.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the
light flickers or comes on during normal driving,
pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine
immediately and have the vehicle towed and
repaired. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
The engine oil pressure warning light is not
designed to indicate a low oil level. Use the
dipstick to check the oil level. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Engine oil” in the “Mainte-
nance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause se-
rious damage to the engine almost imme-
diately. Such damage is not covered by
warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as it
is safe to do so.
Forward Emergency Braking
(FEB) system warning light (if
so equipped)
This light illuminates when the Forward Emer-
gency Braking system is set to OFF on the meter
display.
If the light illuminates when the Forward Emer-
gency Braking system is ON, it may indicate that
the system is unavailable. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)”
in the “Starting and driving” 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
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Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) (if so equipped) . . 5-57FEB system operation .......................... 5-58
Turning the FEB system on/off . . ................5-60
FEB system limitations ......................... 5-60
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-61
System malfunction ............................ 5-62
System maintenance ........................... 5-62
Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW)
(if so equipped) .................................. 5-63
PFCW system operation .......................5-65
Turning the PFCW system on/off ................5-66
PFCW system limitations .......................5-67
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-72
System malfunction ............................ 5-73
System maintenance ........................... 5-73
Driver Attention Alert (if so equipped) ...............5-74
Driver Attention Alert system operation ...........5-75
How to enable/disable the Driver Attention
Alert system .................................. 5-76
Driver Attention Alert system limitations ..........5-76
Break-in schedule ................................ 5-77
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................... 5-78Increasing fuel economy
........................... 5-79
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped) .............5-79
Parking/parking on hills ............................ 5-82
Power steering ................................... 5-83
Brake system .................................... 5-83
Brake precautions ............................. 5-83
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................5-84
Brake assist .................................. 5-85
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............5-85
Rise-up and build-up .......................... 5-87
Brake force distribution ........................ 5-87
Hill Start Assist system ............................ 5-88
Cold weather driving .............................. 5-89
Freeing a frozen door lock ......................5-89
Antifreeze ..................................... 5-89
Battery ....................................... 5-89
Draining ofcoolant
water ....................... 5-89
Tire equipment . . .............................. 5-89
Special winter equipment .......................5-89
Driving on snow or ice ......................... 5-89
Active noise cancellation .......................... 5-90

●When the shift lever is not in the D (Drive) or
Manual mode
● When the parking brake is applied
● When the brakes are operated by the driver
When the SET/– switch is pushed under the
following conditions, the system cannot be set.
A warning chime will sound and a message will
pop up: ● When the VDC system is off (To use the ICC
system, turn on the VDC system. Push the
CRUISE ON/OFF switch to turn off the ICC
system and reset the ICC switch by pushing
the CRUISE ON/OFF switch again.)
For additional information about the VDC
sytem, refer to “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system” in this section.
● When ABS or VDC (including the TCS) is
operating
● When a wheel is slipping (To use the ICC
system, make sure the wheels are no longer
slipping. Push the CRUISE ON/OFF switch
to turn off the ICC system, and reset the ICC
system by pushing the CRUISE ON/OFF
switch again.)
1System set display with vehicle ahead
2System set display without vehicle ahead
Vehicle detected ahead
When a vehicle is detected in the lane ahead, the
ICC system decelerates the vehicle by control-
ling the throttle and applying the brakes to match
the speed of a slower vehicle ahead. The system
then controls the vehicle speed based on the
speed of the vehicle ahead to maintain the driver
selected distance. NOTE:
● The stoplights of the vehicle come on
when braking is performed by the ICC
system.
● When the brake operates, a noise may
be heard. This is not a malfunction.
When a vehicle ahead is detected, the vehicle
ahead detection indicator comes on. The ICC
system will also display the set speed and se-
lected distance.
Vehicle ahead not detected
When a vehicle is no longer detected ahead, the
ICC system gradually accelerates your vehicle to
resume the previously set vehicle speed. The ICC
system then maintains the set speed.
When a vehicle is no longer detected, the vehicle
ahead detection indicator turns off.
If a vehicle ahead appears during acceleration to
the set vehicle speed or any time the ICC system
is in operation, the system controls the distance
to that vehicle.
When a vehicle is no longer detected under
approximately 15 mph (24 km/h), the system will
be canceled.
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ICC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations for
the ICC system. Failure to operate the
vehicle in accordance with these system
limitations could result in serious injury or
death.
●The ICC system is primarily intended for
use on straight, dry, open roads with
light traffic. It is not advisable to use the
ICC system in city traffic or congested
areas. ●
The ICC system will not adapt automati-
cally to road conditions. This system
should be used in evenly flowing traffic.
Do not use the system on roads with
sharp curves, or on icy roads, in heavy
rain or in fog. ●
As there is a performance limit to the
distance control function, never rely
solely on the ICC system. This system
does not correct careless, inattentive or
absentminded driving, or overcome
poor visibility in rain, fog, or other bad
weather. Decelerate the vehicle speed
by depressing the brake pedal, depend-
ing on the distance to the vehicle ahead
and the surrounding circumstances in
order to maintain a safe distance be-
tween vehicles.
● If the vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the
vehicle decelerates to a standstill
within the limitations of the system. The
system will cancel once it judges that
the vehicle has come to a standstill and
sound a warning chime. To prevent the
vehicle from moving, the driver must
depress the brake pedal.
● Always pay attention to the operation of
the vehicle and be ready to manually
control the proper following distance.
The ICC system may not be able to
maintain the selected distance between
vehicles (following distance) or se-
lected vehicle speed under some
circumstances.
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SYSTEM TEMPORARILY
UNAVAILABLE
The following are conditions in which the ICC
system may be temporarily unavailable. In these
instances, the ICC system may not cancel and
may not be able to maintain the selected follow-
ing distance from the vehicle ahead.
Condition A
Under the following conditions, the ICC system is
automatically canceled. A chime will sound and
the system will not be able to be set:● When the VDC system is turned off
● When ABS or VDC (including the TCS) is
operating
● When a vehicle ahead is not detected and
your vehicle is traveling below the speed of
15 mph (24 km/h)
● When the system judges the vehicle is at a
standstill
● When the shift lever is not in the D (Drive) or
Manual mode
● When the parking brake is applied
● When a wheel slips
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