DECELERATION AND BRAKING
The Li-ion battery is charged by the electric
motor that changes the energy of the ro-
tating wheels into electric power. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Regenerative
brake” in this section.
STOPPING
The gasoline engine may stop running to
save fuel depending on the available Li-ion
battery charge.The NISSAN PURE DRIVE® Hybrid System
displays the energy flow between the en-
gine, Li-ion battery, and tires on the ad-
vanced drive assist display in the meter.
The status is shown on the assist charge
gauge in the meter and the energy
flow/remaining Li-ion battery charge in the
vehicle information display. System status
can also be shown on the navigation sys-
tem display (if so equipped) and the meter
when the screen is in the Energy Flow
mode or energy/fuel history mode.
ASSIST CHARGE GAUGE
This meter displays the actual electric mo-
tor power consumption and the charging
power to the Li-ion battery.
For additional information, refer to “Assist
charge gauge” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual.
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ENERGY MONITORS
HEV-6HEV Overview
The following are displayed on the Energy
Flow screen:∙ When the vehicle is powered only by the electric motor
Aor gasoline engineE
∙ When the vehicle is powered by boththe electric motor and the gasoline en-
gine
B
∙ When the vehicle is charging the Li-ionbattery with the regenerative brake
D
or gasoline engineH
∙ When the vehicle is charging the Li-ionbattery with the regenerative brake and
gasoline engine
C
∙ When the vehicle is powered by thegasoline engine and is charging the Li-
ion battery
G
∙ When there is no Energy Flow in thevehicle
F
*Remaining capacity of Li-ion battery
The Energy Flow and remaining Li-ion bat-
tery charge can also be shown on the ve-
hicle information display. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Vehicle information
display” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.
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HEV-8HEV Overview
1. Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery
2. Service plug
3. DC/DC converter
4. 12-volt battery
5. High-voltage harness
6. Traction motor inverter
7. Traction motor
The hybrid system uses high voltage up to
approximately 235 volts. High-voltage
components are indicated in the illustra-
tion. High-voltage harnesses are orange.
The system can be hot during and af ter
starting. Be careful of both the high voltage
and the high temperature.
HYBRID VEHICLE
CHARACTERISTICS
WARNING
∙ When you leave your vehicle, be sureto 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 gaso-
line engine is not running. When the
READY to drive indicator light is on, do
not leave your vehicle in a shif t posi-
tion other than the P (Park) position.
The vehicle will creep and start
abruptly if the accelerator pedal is de-
pressed by mistake. This may cause
serious injury or death.
CAUTION
If the vehicle is parked for a long period
of time, the battery discharges gradu-
ally. 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 com-
pletely discharged and the hybrid sys-
tem cannot be activated, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer.
High-voltage parts and harnesses on the
hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves
as the conventional gasoline-powered ve-
hicles or home electronic appliances de-
spite their electromagnetic shieldings.
Charging the Li-ion battery while driving is
important. The vehicle cannot run if the Li-
ion battery is discharged. When in the N
(Neutral) position and while both the accel-
erator pedal and the brake pedal are not
depressed, the Li-ion battery does not re-
charge. Leaving the transmission in the N
(Neutral) position, while both the accelerator
pedal and the brake pedal are not de-
pressed for an extended period of time, may
discharge the Li-ion battery and the hybrid
system may automatically be turned off.
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ASSIST CHARGE GAUGE
The assist charge gauge indicates the con-
dition of the electric motor. When the
needle is between the center and “charge”
(
1range), this indicates 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. This unit measures terrestrial magnetism
and indicates the heading direction of the
vehicle.
With the ignition switch in the ON position,
press the
button as described in the
charts below to activate various features of
the automatic anti-glare rearview mirror.
Press and hold
the
button for
about: Feature:
(Press button again for about
1 second to change settings)
1 second Compass display toggles on/off
8 seconds Compass zone can be changed
to correct false compass read-
ings
10 seconds Compass enters calibration
mode
For additional information about the auto-
matic anti-glare feature, refer to “Auto-
matic anti-glare rearview mirror” in the
“Pre-driving checks and adjustments” sec-
tion of this manual.
COMPASS DISPLAY
Press thebutton for about one sec-
ond when the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position to toggle the compass di-
rection display
1on or off. The display will
indicate the direction that the vehicle is
heading.
N: North
E: East
S: South
W: West
If the display reads “C”, calibrate the com-
pass by driving the vehicle in three com-
plete circles at less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
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COMPASS (if so equipped)
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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 hybrid system. 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 mal-
function. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Some indicators and warnings are also dis-
played on the vehicle information display
between the speedometer and tachom-
eter. For additional information, refer to “Ve-
hicle information display” in this section.
WARNING LIGHTS
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle
information display” in this section.
12–volt battery chargewarning light
If this light comes on when the READY to
drive indicator light comes on, it may indi-
cate the charging system is not function-
ing properly. Have your vehicle serviced im-
mediately. It is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.
CAUTION
The charging system may not be func-
tioning properly if the 12–volt battery
charge warning light comes on while
the hybrid system is running. The hy-
brid system will stop operating when
the 12–volt battery becomes dis-
charged. Immediately stop the vehicle
in a safe place and contact a NISSAN
dealer.
orAnti-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
operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the hybrid system is running, or while driv-
ing, it may indicate the ABS is not function-
ing properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function 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.
Automatic EmergencyBraking (AEB) system
warning light (if so
equipped)
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. It turns
off af ter the engine is started.
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HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Lighting
1Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the front parking, tail, license plate,
and instrument panel lights will come
on.
2Rotate the switch to theposition,
and the headlights will come on and all
the other lights remain on.
CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine run-
ning to avoid discharging the vehicle’s
12–volt battery.
Autolight system
The autolight system allows the headlights
to turn on and off automatically. The auto-
light system can:
∙ Turn on the headlights, front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel
lights automatically when it is dark.
∙ Turn off all the lights when it is light.
∙ Keep all the lights on for a period of time af ter you place the ignition switch in the
OFF position and all doors are closed.
Type A (if so equipped)
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Type B (if so equipped)
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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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∙ Do not strike or damage the areasaround the ambient image sensor. Do
not touch the sensor lens that is lo-
cated on the ambient image sensor.
If the ambient image sensor is damaged
due to an accident, it is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer.
Battery saver system
The battery saver system automatically
turns off the ignition af ter a period of time
when the ignition switch is lef t in the ON
position.
The battery saver system automatically
turns off the following lights af ter a period
of time when the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF position and the doors are closed: ∙ Headlights, when the headlight switch is in the
orposition
∙ Interior lights, when lef t in the ON posi- tion
NOTE:
The Battery Saver system may be dis-
abled. For additional information, refer
to “Vehicle information display ” in this
section.
CAUTION
Even though the battery saver feature
automatically turns off the headlights
af ter a period of time, you should turn
the headlight switch to the OFF position
when the engine is not running to avoid
discharging the vehicle’s 12–volt
battery.
LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
(DRL) SYSTEM
The LED portion of the headlights auto-
matically illuminate at 100% intensity when
the engine is started and the parking brake
released. The LED Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) system operates with the headlight
switch in the OFF position. When you turn
the headlight switch to the
position
for full illumination, the LED lights switch
from LED DRL system to the park function.
If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the LED DRL system does
not illuminate. The LED DRL system illumi-
nates when the parking brake is released.
The LED DRL system will remain on until the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. It is necessary at dusk to turn the headlight
switch on for interior controls and switches
to illuminate, as those remain off while the
switch is in the OFF position.
WARNING
When the LED DRL system is active, tail
lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your head-
lights. Failure to do so could cause an
accident injuring yourself and others.
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NOTE:∙ When the ignition switch is in the OFF
position, the front and center console
power outlets stop delivering power
one minute af ter the door is opened
and stays open.
∙ If the door remains closed af ter the
ignition is placed in the OFF position,
the front and center console power
outlets continue to deliver power un-
til the accessory power timer has
elapsed.
∙ The cargo area power outlet(s) con-
tinues to deliver power normally.
CAUTION
∙ The outlet and plug may be hot during
or immediately af ter use.
∙ Only certain power outlets are de- signed for use with a cigarette lighter
unit. Do not use any other power out-
let for an accessory lighter. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for additional information.
∙ Do not use with accessories that ex- ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power draw. ∙ Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.
∙ Use power outlets with the engine running to avoid discharging the ve-
hicle’s 12–volt battery.
∙ Avoid using power outlets when the air conditioner, headlights or rear win-
dow defroster is on.
∙ Before inserting or disconnecting a plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned off.
Center Console
LIC3909
Cargo Area
LIC2617
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