
WARNING
∙ If the hybrid system stops operatingwhile driving, the power assist for the
brakes and steering will not work.
Braking and steering will be harder.
∙ If the hybrid system stops operating while driving, do not open any door
until the vehicle comes to a complete
stop. Opening a door will lock the
steering wheel. This may cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle
and could result in serious vehicle
damage or personal injury.
The hybrid system may stop operating
while driving if the high-voltage battery be-
comes discharged, the 12-volt battery be-
comes discharged or the fuel tank is
empty. If the hybrid system stops operat-
ing while driving, perform the following: 1. Reduce your speed gradually. Pull to the side of the road to a safe area.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
3. Set the push-button ignition switch at OFF, and try to start the hybrid system.
4. If the hybrid system will not start, refer to the “If the vehicle does not start” in
this section of the manual. Before attempting to jump start the ve-
hicle, make sure the fuel tank is not empty
and the correct starting procedure is fol-
lowed. For additional information, refer to
“Starting the NISSAN PURE DRIVE® Hybrid
System” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual. Do not drive the vehicle on
battery power only if the fuel tank is empty.
The Li-ion battery will become discharged
and the hybrid system will turn off.
CONFIRM BATTERY IS
DISCHARGED
Confirm the battery is discharged by push-
ing the ignition switch to the ON position.
Confirm the instrument cluster or head
lights come on at the normal brightness
levels or that other accessories such as the
audio system come on. Push the ignition
switch to turn the hybrid system on.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
12-volt battery might discharge:
∙ The instrument cluster and/or head- lights are not normal brightness.
∙ Audio accessories cannot be turned on.
∙ The hybrid system does not become READY to drive mode. ∙ The ignition switch cannot be placed in
the ON position.
Check the following if you notice any of the
above conditions: 1. Check that the 12-volt battery terminals are tight and clean. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “12-volt battery” in the
“Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual. If
the 12-volt battery terminals are loose,
it is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer.
2. If the 12-volt battery terminals are tight and clean, try to jump start the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to
“Jump starting” in this section.
EMERGENCY START
When the hybrid system cannot be started,
the following procedure can be used if the
hybrid system and push-button ignition
switch function normally:
1. Put the transmission in P (Park) posi- tion.
2. Push the ignition switch to the ON po- sition.
3. Depress the brake pedal.
HYBRID SYSTEM STOPS OPERATING
WHILE DRIVING IF THE VEHICLE DOES NOT START
In case of emergency6-11

Seats:Check seat position controls such
as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc., to
ensure they operate smoothly and all
latches lock securely in every position.
Check that the head restraints/headrests
move up and down smoothly and the locks
(if so equipped) hold securely in all latched
positions.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat
belt system (for example, buckles, anchors,
adjusters and retractors) operate properly
and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying,
wear or damage.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering system, such as excessive free
play, hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly
and in sufficient quantity when operating
the heater or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*: Check
that the wipers and washer operate prop-
erly and that the wipers do not streak.Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked periodically (for example, each
time you check the engine oil or refuel).
12-Volt battery*: This vehicle is equipped
with a sealed maintenance free battery. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for service.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as:
1. Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the hybrid system is
not running (Phone chargers, GPS,
DVD players, etc.).
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health.
Brake fluid level*: Make sure that the brake
fluid level is between the MAX and MIN lines
on the reservoir. Engine coolant level*:
Check the coolant
level when the engine is cold.
Inverter coolant level*: Check the coolant
level when the inverter is cold.
Engine oil level*: Check the level af ter
parking the vehicle on a level spot and
turning off the engine. Wait more than
15 minutes for the oil to drain back into the
oil pan.
Exhaust system: Make sure there are no
loose supports, cracks or holes. If the
sound of the exhaust seems unusual or
there is a smell of exhaust fumes, immedi-
ately have the exhaust system inspected. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Exhaust gas (carbon mon-
oxide)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
Fluid leaks: Check under the vehicle for
fuel, oil, water or other fluid leaks af ter the
vehicle has been parked for a while. Water
dripping from the air conditioner af ter use
is normal. If you should notice any leaks or if
fuel fumes are evident, check for the cause
and have it corrected immediately.
9-4Maintenance and schedules

11 Index
12-voltbattery................5-113
A
ActiveRideControl(ARC)..........5 -111
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .................... .1-45
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air
bagsystem)............... .1-52
Air bag warning labels ............1-63
Airbagwarninglight..........1-64, 2-16
Air bag warning light,
supplemental ..............1-64, 2-16
Air cleaner housing filter ..........8-15
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ........4-31
Air conditioner specification label . .10-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations ............10-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ............10-7
Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-31
Servicing air conditioner ........4-35
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) ........2-37
All-Wheel Drive .............5-99,6-17
Anchor point locations ...........1-28
Antenna ....................4-35
Antifreeze ...................5 -113
Anti-lock brake warning light ........2-11
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .....5-105Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP)System................HEV-11
Armrests....................
.1-5
Assist charge gauge .............2-7
Audible reminders ..............2-19
Autolightswitch ...............2-43
Automatic Automatic drive positioner . . .3-36, 3-38
Automatic power window switch . . .2-64
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .3-33, 3-35
Automatic door locks .............3-6
Automatic drive positioner .....3-36,3-38
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) ................2 -11, 2-12, 5-80
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection ............5-88
AWD....................5-99,6-17
B
Battery.....................8-13 Charge warning light ...........2-11
Battery replacement .............8-21
Keyfob...................8-21
NISSAN Intelligent Key® .........8-22
Before starting the NISSAN PUREDRIVE™
HybridSystem.................5-17
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) ..........5-36
Booster seats .................1-41
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) . . .5-105
Brakefluid .................8-11 Brakelight(Seestoplight).......8-24
Brakesystem ..............5-104
Brakewarninglight.........2-12,2-13
Brakewearindicators.......2-19,8-18
Parking brake operation
........5-23
Self-adjustingbrakes ..........8-18
Brakeassist .................5-106
Brakefluid ...................8-11
Brakes......................8-18
Brakesystem ................5-104
Break-in schedule ..............5-97
Brightness control Instrument panel .............2-47
Bulb check/instrument panel .......2-11
Bulb replacement ..............8-24
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants....................10-2
Cargoareastoragebin...........2-60
Cargocover..................2-61
Cargolight...................2-70
Cargo
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-13
Car phone or CB radio ............
4-36
Chassis control ...............5-109
Checking bulbs ................2-11
Check tire pressure .............2-34
Childrestraints.......1-20, 1-21, 1-23, 1-25 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System.............1-25

Foglightswitch................2-48
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) . . .1-52
Front-door pocket..............2-56
Front power seat adjustment ........1-4
Frontseats................... .1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Fuel economy ...............5-99
Fuel-filler door and cap ..........3-29
Fuel gauge ..................2-6
Fueloctanerating.............10-5
Fuel recommendation ..........10-3
Loose fuel cap warning .........2-34
Fuelefficientdrivingtips...........5-97
Fuel-filler door .................3-28
Fuel gauge ....................2-6
Fuses .......................8-19
Fusiblelinks...................8-20
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . . .2-70, 2-71, 2-72, 2-73, 2-73, 2-74
Gascap.....................3-29
Gauge Fuel gauge ..................2-6
Odometer ..................2-5
Powermeter.................2-7
Speedometer ................2-4
Tachometer .................2-6
Trip odometer ................2-5
General maintenance .............9-2
Glovebox....................2-57 H
Hazard warning flasher switch ........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-42
Headlightcontrolswitch...........2-42
Headlights ...................8-23
Headrestraints................. .1-7
Heatedseats..................2-49
Heated steering wheel switch .......2-50
Heater Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-31
Heater operation .............4-32
High-voltagecautions...........HEV-3
High voltage components ........HEV-12
Hill start assist system ............5-112
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver . . .2-70, 2-71, 2-72, 2-73, 2-73, 2-74
Hood ...................... .3-21
Hook Luggage hook ...............2-60
Horn.......................2-49
Hybrid System Stops operating while driving ......6-11
Vehicle does not start ...........6-11
Hybrid vehicle characteristics ......HEV-13
Hybridvehicleprecautions........HEV-12
I
Ignition switch Push-button ignition switch .......5-13
Immobilizer system ..........2-38,5-16
Important vehicle information label . . . .10-11
In-cabinmicrofilter..............8-16 Increasing fuel economy
..........5-99
Indicator NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator...................5-16
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) ..............2-10, 2-11, 2-17
Informationdisplay..............2-20
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror .3-33, 3-35
Instrument brightness control .......2-47
Instrument panel .............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch .....2-47
Intelligent Around View Monitor .......4-11
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) .......5-56
Intelligent Engine Brake (I-EB) .......5-110
Intelligent
Key system
Key operating range ............3-8
Key operation ................3-10
Mechanical key ...............3-3
Remote keyless entry operation ....3-13
Troubleshooting guide ..........3-16
Warning signals ..............3-16
Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) .....5-30
Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC) .......5-109
Interiorlight ...............2-67, 2-69
Inverter Checking inverter coolant level .....8-7
Inverter cooling system ..........8-6
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-25
J
Jumpstarting..............6-12,8-14
11-3

K
Key.........................3-2
Key fob battery replacement ........8-21
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .......3-13
Keys NISSAN Intelligent Key® ........3-2,3-7
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys......................3-4
L
Label Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Labels Air conditioner specification label . . .10-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-11
Emission control information label . .10-11
Engine serial number ...........10-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-11
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . .10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-63
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
system ......................5-25
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system . .5-25
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System................1-25
License plate Installing the license plate .......10-12
Liftgate .....................3-22 Liftgaterelease ................3-27
Light
Airbagwarninglight........1-64, 2-16
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-24
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-11
Bulb replacement .............8-24
Charge warning light ...........2-11
Console light ................2-68
ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-24
Foglights..................8-23
Foglightswitch..............2-48
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-42
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-42
Headlights .................8-23
Interiorlight .............2-67,2-69
Lightbulbs.................8-23
Low tire pressure warning light .....2-13
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-33
Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-55
Personal lights ...............2-69
Security indicator light ..........2-18
Spotlights(Seemaplight)........2-68
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ............2-10,2 -11, 2-17
Lights ......................8-23 Maplights..................2-68
Lithium-ion(Li-ion)Battery........HEV-2
Lock Child safety rear door lock ........3-6
Door locks ................3-4,3-5
Liftgaterelease ..............3-27
Power door locks ...........3-5, 3-6
Loose fuel cap warning ........2-34,3-30
Lowfuelwarninglight......2-15,2-16,2-33
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-13Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light........................2-33
Luggage hook
.................2-60
Luggage rack (see roof rack) ........2-62
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-13
Luggage storage
(see vehicle loading information) .....2-60
M
Maintenance General maintenance ...........9-2
Insidethevehicle..............9-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Outsidethevehicle.............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-20
Under the hood and vehicle .......9-4
Maintenance log ................9-15
Maintenance requirements ..........9-2
Maintenance schedules ............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions....................9-12
Malfunctionindicatorlight..........2-18
Manual front seat adjustment ........1-3
M
aplights....................2-68
Memory Seat ..............3-36,3-38
Meters and gauges ...............2-4
Instrument brightness control .....2-47
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside
mirror.................3-33,3-35
Outsidemirrors..............3-35
Rearview...................3-33
Vanitymirror................3-32
11-4

Front power seat adjustment......1-4
Seatback pockets ...............2-56
Seat belt Childsafety................ .1-20
Infants and small children ........1-21
InjuredPerson............... .1-14
Largerchildren.............. .1-21
Precautions on seat belt usage .....1-11
Pregnant women ..............1-14
Seat belt extenders ............1-19
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-20
Seatbelts................1-11, 7-6
Shoulder belt height adjustment . . . .1-18
Three-pointtypewithretractor.....1-14
Seat belt extenders ..............1-19
Seatbeltwarninglight.........1-14, 2-16
Seats Adjustment ..................1-2
Armrests ...................1-5
Automatic drive positioner ....3-36,3-38
Frontseats..................1-2
Heatedseats................2-49
Manual front seat adjustment ......1-3
Seats/floormats................7-5
Security indicator light ............2-18
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start ..........2-38,5-16
Security systems Vehicle security system .........2-37
Self-adjustingbrakes.............8-18
Service manual order form .........10-22
Servicing air conditioner ...........4-35
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-18
Spark plug replacement ...........8-14
Spark plugs ...................8-14
Specifications .................10-8 Speedometer
..................2-4
Speedometer and odometer ........2-4
SPORT mode switch .............5-24
Spotlights(Seemaplight)..........2-68
SRS warning label ...............1-63
Standard maintenance ............9-8
Starting Jumpstarting............6-12,8-14
Precautions when starting and
driving..................5-4,5-11
Push starting ................6-14
Starting the NISSAN PUREDRIVE™ Hybrid
System......................5-17
Steering Powersteeringsystem.........5-103
Steering wheel .................3-31
Stoplight....................8-24
Storage.....................2-56
Storagebin...................2-60
Sunglasses case ................2-57
Sunglasses holder ...............2-57
Sunroof .....................2-65
Sunroof (see Moonroof ) ...........2-65
Sunvisors....................3-31
Supplemental air bag warning labels . . .1-63
Supplemental air bag warning
light.................... .1-64, 2-16
Supplemental front impact air bag
system ..................... .1-52
Supplemental
restraint system
Information and warning labels . . . .1-63
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ................... .1-45
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .......1-45Switch
Autolightswitch..............2-43
Automatic power window switch . . .2-64
Foglightswitch..............2-48
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-42
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-42
Instrument brightness control .....2-47
Power door lock switch ........3-5, 3-6
Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-42
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-41
Turn signal switch .............2-48
T
Tachometer ...................2-6
Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start ...............2-38,5-16
Three-waycatalyst...............5-5
Tire Flattire....................6-3
Spare tire ...............6-4,8-38
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Tire chains .................8-34
Tire pressure ................8-27
Tirerotation ................8-35
Types of tires ................8-33
Uniform tire quality grading ......10-18
Wheels and tires ..............8-27
Wheel/tire size ...............10-9
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .....2-13
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . .5-5
11-6

Toptetherstrapchildrestraint.......1-27
Towing4-wheel drive models ...........6-18
Flattowing.................10-17
Towtrucktowing .............6-16
Trailertowing ...............10-17
Towingatrailer................10-17
Transceiver
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver. .2-70, 2-71, 2-72, 2-73, 2-73, 2-74
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-11
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-18
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) .....................10-10
Trip odometer ..................2-5
Turn signal switch ...............2-48
U
Uniform tire quality grading ........10-18
USB/iPod® Charging Ports ..........4-35
V
Vanitymirror..................3-32
Vehicle dimensions and weights ......10-9
Vehicle does not start .............6-11
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch......................2-52
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system .....................5-107 Vehicle identification
.............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . .10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number) ...............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.......................10-10
Vehicle immobilizer system ......2-38,5-16
VehicleInformationDisplay.........2-20
Vehicle loading information ........10-13
Vehiclerecovery.............6-18,6-19
Vehicle security system ...........2-37
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start . .2-38, 5-16
Ventilators ...................4-29
Visors.......................3-31
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight........1-64, 2-16
Anti-lock brake warning light ......2-11
Battery charge warning light ......2-11
Brakewarninglight.........2-12,2-13
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Lane Departure Prevention .......5-25
Lane Departure Warning light ......5-25
Loose fuel cap warning ......2-34,3-30
Lowfuelwarninglight....2-15,2-16,2-33
Lowtirepressurewarninglight.....2-13
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-33
Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-55
Seatbeltwarninglight.......1-14, 2-16
Supplemental air bag warning
light...................1-64, 2-16 TPMS......................2-4
Vehicle security system
.........2-37
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ............2-10,2 -11, 2-17
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-63
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ..............2-10, 2-11, 2-17
Audible reminders .......2-10,2-11, 2-17
Checking bulbs ...............2-11
Indicatorlights.........2-10, 2-11, 2-17
Warninglights..........2-10, 2-11, 2-17
Warninglights............2-10,2 -11, 2-17
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................2-10
Washer switch Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-41
Weights (See dimensions and weights) . .10-9
Wheels and tires ................8-27
Wheel/tire size .................10-9
When traveling or registering in another
country .....................10-10
Windows.....................2-63 Locking passengers' windows .....2-63
Powerrearwindows...........2-64
Powerwindows..............2-63
Rearpowerwindows...........2-64
Windshield-washer fluid ...........
8-12
Windshield wiper blades ...........8-16
Wiper Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-41
Wiper blades ................8-16
Wiper and washer switch ..........2-40
11-7