If the power steering warning light illumi-
nates while the hybrid system is running, it
may indicate the power steering is not
functioning properly and may need servic-
ing. Have the power steering checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
When the power steering warning light illu-
minates with the hybrid system running,
there will be no power assist for the steer-
ing, but you will still have control of the
vehicle. At this time, greater steering effort
is required to operate the steering wheel,
especially in sharp turns and at low speeds.
For additional information, refer to “Power
steering” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
PURE DRIVE® HybridSystem warning light
When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the hybrid system warning light illumi-
nates. Af ter starting the hybrid system, the
hybrid system warning light turns off. If the
hybrid system warning light illuminates
while driving, it may indicate that there is a
malfunction in the electric motor and/or
other hybrid system components. Stop your vehicle immediately and it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
service.
Rear Automatic Braking
(RAB) 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 hybrid system is started.
This light illuminates when the RAB system
is turned off in the vehicle information dis-
play.
If the light illuminates when the RAB sys-
tem is on, it may indicate that the system is
unavailable. For additional information, re-
fer to “Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Seat belt warning light andchime
The light and chime remind you to fasten
your seat belts. The light illuminates when-
ever 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 illumi-
nate if the front passenger’s seat belt is not
fastened when the front passenger’s seat
is occupied. For 7 seconds af ter the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position, the sys-
tem does not activate the warning light for
the front passenger.
For additional information, refer to “Seat
belts” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” section of
this manual.
Supplemental air bag
warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
or START position, the supplemental air
bag warning light illuminates for about
7 seconds and then turns off. This means
the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag,
and pretensioner seat belt systems need
servicing:
∙ The supplemental air bag warning light remains on af ter approximately 7 sec-
onds.
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∙ The supplemental air bag warning lightflashes intermittently.
∙ The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for these services.
Unless checked and repaired, the supple-
mental restraint system (air bag system)
and/or the pretensioner(s) may not func-
tion properly. For additional information, re-
fer to “Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” section of
this manual.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and/or pretensioner systems will not
operate in an accident. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle
information display” in this section.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light (if so
equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indica-
tor light illuminates and then turns off.
When selecting AWD LOCK mode while the
hybrid system is running, the AWD LOCK
indicator light illuminates.
CAUTION
Do not drive on dry hard surface roads
in the LOCK mode.
Approaching VehicleSound for Pedestrians
(VSP) OFF indicator light
This light comes on if there is a malfunction
in the Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pe-
destrians (VSP) system.
EV indicator light
This light illuminates when the engine
stops running.
Front fog light indicatorlight (if so equipped)
The front fog light indicator light illumi-
nates when the front fog lights are on. For
additional information, refer to “Fog light
switch” in this section.
Front passenger air bagstatus light
The front passenger air bag status light will
be lit and the passenger front air bag will be
off depending on how the front passenger
seat is being used.
For additional information, refer to “Front
passenger air bag and status light” in the
“Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemen-
tal restraint system” section of this manual.
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High beam assist indicatorlight (green)
This indicator light illuminates when the
headlights come on while the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position with the high
beams selected. This indicates that the
high beam assist is operational.
For additional information, refer to “Head-
light and turn signal switch” in this section.
High beam indicator light(blue)
This blue light comes on when the head-
light high beams are on and goes out when
the low beams are selected.
The high beam indicator light also comes
on when the passing signal is activated.
Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL)
If this indicator light comes on steady or
blinks while the hybrid system is running, it
may indicate a potential emission control
malfunction. The MIL may also come on steady if the
fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if the
vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure
the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed
tightly, and that the vehicle has at least
3 gallons (11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
Af ter a few driving trips, the
light
should turn off if no other potential emis-
sion control system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light comes on steady for
20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds
when the hybrid system is not running, it
indicates that the vehicle is not ready for an
emission control system
inspection/maintenance test. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Readiness for
inspection/maintenance (I/M) test” in the
“Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual. Operation
The MIL will come on in one of two ways:
∙
MIL on steady — An emission control sys-
tem malfunction has been detected.
Check the fuel-filler cap if the Loose Fuel
Cap warning appears in the vehicle infor-
mation display. If the fuel-filler cap is
loose or missing, tighten or install the cap
and continue to drive the vehicle.
The
light should turn off af ter a few
driving trips. If the
light does not
turn off af ter a few driving trips, have the
vehicle inspected. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice. You do not need to have your vehicle
towed to the dealer.
∙MIL blinking — An engine misfire has been
detected which may damage the emis-
sion control system. To reduce or avoid
emission control system damage:
– do not drive at speeds above 45 mph (72 km/h).
– avoid hard acceleration or decelera- tion.
– avoid steep uphill grades.
– if possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
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While the VDC system is operating, you
might feel a slight vibration or hear the sys-
tem working when starting the vehicle or
accelerating, but this is normal.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a disc brake pad requires
replacement, it makes a high pitched
scraping sound when the vehicle is in mo-
tion, whether or not the brake pedal is de-
pressed. Have the brakes checked as soon
as possible if the warning sound is heard.
Key reminder chime
A chime sounds if the driver’s door is
opened while the ignition switch is placed
in the OFF position or placed in the OFF or
LOCK position with the key lef t in the ve-
hicle. Make sure the ignition switch is
placed in the LOCK position, and take the
key with you when leaving the vehicle.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
and Intelligent Lane Intervention
(I-LI) warning chime (if so
equipped)
When the LDW or I-LI system is on, the
chime sounds if the vehicle is traveling
close to either the lef t or the right of a
traveling lane with detectable lane mark-
ers.
For additional information, refer to “Lane
Departure Warning (LDW)” or “Intelligent
Lane Intervention (I-LI)” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Light reminder chime
With the ignition switch placed in the OFF
position, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened if the headlights or parking
lights are on.
Turn the headlight control switch off before
leaving the vehicle.
NISSAN Intelligent Key® door
buzzer
The Intelligent Key door buzzer sounds if
any one of the following improper opera-
tions is found.∙ The Intelligent Key is lef t inside the ve- hicle when locking the doors.
∙ Any doors are not closed securely when locking the doors.
When the buzzer sounds, be sure to check
both the vehicle and the Intelligent Key. For
additional information, refer to “NISSAN In-
telligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
1. Hybrid system start operation
2. No Key Detected
3. Shif t to Park
4. Key Battery Low
5. Hybrid system start operation for Intel-ligent Key system (if I-Key battery level
is low)
6. Key ID Incorrect
7. Release Parking Brake
8. Low Fuel
9. Low Washer Fluid (if so equipped)
10. Door/lif tgate Open
11. Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual
12. Loose Fuel Cap
13. Tire Pressure Low — Add Air
14. Flat Tire — Visit dealer (if so equipped)
15. Low Oil Pressure Stop Vehicle
16. AWD Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped) 17. AWD High Temp. Stop vehicle
(if so equipped)
18. AWD Tire Size Incorrect: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
19. Battery Voltage Low Charge Battery
20. Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
21. Power will turn off to save the battery
22. Power turned off to save the battery
23. Reminder: Turn OFF Headlights
24. Timer Alert — Time for a driver break?
25. Chassis Control System Error: See Owner’s Manual
26. Cruise control indicator (if so equipped)
27. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) indica- tors (if so equipped)
28. Transmission Shif t Position Indicator
29. CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual
30. Malfunction: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
31. Drive mode indicators
32. High Coolant Temp Stop Vehicle
33. Hybrid System Overheated Stop Vehicle 34. Headlight System Error: See Owner’s
Manual (if so equipped)
35. Side Radar Obstruction
36. Unavailable: Front Radar Obstruction (if so equipped)
37. Shif t to Park Li-ion battery low
38. HV System Warm up Please Wait in Park
39. Unavailable: Road is slippery (if so equipped)
40. Unavailable: VDC OFF
41. Unavailable: High Cabin Temp (if so equipped)
42. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) indicator (if so equipped)
43. Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) indicator (if so equipped)
44. Rear Door Alert is activated
45. Check Rear Seat for All Articles
46. Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system warning indicator (if so equipped)
47. Blind Spot Warning (BSW) indicator
48. Rear Sonar System (RSS) indicator (if so equipped)
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“Windshield-washer fluid” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this manual.
Door/lif tgate Open
This warning illuminates when a door or
the lif tgate has been opened.
Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual
Af ter the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, this light comes on for a period
of time and then turns off.
The Key System Error message warns of a
malfunction with the Intelligent Key sys-
tem. If the light comes on while the hybrid
system is stopped, it may be impossible to
start the hybrid system.
If the light comes on while the hybrid sys-
tem is running, you can drive the vehicle.
However in these cases, have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
Loose Fuel Cap
This warning appears when the fuel-filler
cap is not tightened correctly af ter the ve-
hicle has been refueled. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Fuel-filler cap” in the
“Pre-driving checks and adjustments” sec-
tion of this manual.Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates and low tire pressure is detected. The
warning appears each time the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position as long as
the low tire pressure warning light remains
illuminated. If this warning appears, stop the
vehicle and adjust the tire pressures of all
four tires to the recommended COLD tire
pressure shown on the Tire and Loading In-
formation label. For additional information,
refer to “Low tire pressure warning light” in
this section and “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
Flat Tire – Visit dealer (if so equipped)
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates and one or more flat tires are de-
tected while driving. A chime also sounds
for approximately 10 seconds.
Low Oil Pressure Stop Vehicle
This warning appears in the message area
of the vehicle information display if low oil
pressure is detected. This gauge is not de-
signed to indicate low oil level.
The low oil
pressure warning is not designed to indi- cate a low oil level.
Use the dipstick to
check the oil level. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Engine oil” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this manual.
AWD Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the all-wheel
drive system is not functioning properly
while the hybrid system is running.
AWD High Temp. Stop vehicle (if so
equipped)
This warning may appear while trying to
free a stuck vehicle due to increased oil
temperature. The driving mode may
change to 2-Wheel Drive (2WD). If this warn-
ing is displayed, stop the vehicle with the
engine idling, as soon as it is safe to do so.
Then if the warning turns off, you can con-
tinue driving.
AWD Tire Size Incorrect: See Owner’s
Manual (if so equipped)
This warning may appear if there is a large
difference between the diameters of the
front and rear wheels. Pull off the road in a
safe area, with the engine idling. Check that
all the tire sizes are the same, that the tire
pressure is correct and that the tires are
not excessively worn.
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Battery Voltage Low Charge Battery
This warning appears when the battery is
low and needs to be charged.
Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
This warning may appear if the extended
storage switch is not pushed in. When this
warning appears, push in the extended
storage switch to turn off the warning. For
additional information, refer to “Extended
storage switch” in this section.
Power will turn off to save the battery
This warning appears in the message area
of the vehicle information display af ter a
period of time if the shif t lever has not
moved from the P (Park) position.
Power turned off to save the battery
This message appears af ter the ignition
switch is automatically turned to off to
save the 12–volt battery. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Push-button ignition
switch positions” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.Reminder: Turn OFF Headlights
This warning appears when the headlights
are lef t in the ON position when exiting the
vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the
OFF or AUTO position. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Headlight and turn signal
switch” in this section.
Timer Alert – Time for a driver break?
This indicator appears when the set time is
reached. The time can be set up to six
hours. For additional information on set-
ting the timer, refer to “Alarm” in this sec-
tion.
Chassis Control System Error: See Own-
er’s Manual
This warning appears if the Integrated
Dynamics-control Module detects an error
in the Intelligent Trace Control, Intelligent
Engine Brake, or the Active Ride Control
systems. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Chassis control” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual.Cruise control indicator (if so equipped)
This indicator shows the cruise control sys-
tem status.
For additional information, refer to “Cruise
control” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) indica-
tors (if so equipped)
These indicators show the Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC) system status. The sta-
tus is shown by color. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC)” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
Transmission Shif t Position Indicator
This indicator shows the transmission shif t
position.
CVT Error: See Owner’s Manual
This warning illuminates when there is a
problem with the CVT system. If this warn-
ing comes on, have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
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Headlight System Error: See Owner’s
Manual (if so equipped)
This warning appears when there is an er-
ror with the system. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Headlight and turn signal
switch” in this section.
Side Radar Obstruction
This message appears when the Blind
Spot Warning (BSW)/Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) systems become unavailable be-
cause a radar blockage is detected. For
additional information, refer to “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” or “Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
Unavailable: Front Radar Obstruction (if
so equipped)
This message appears when the Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC) system, the Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) system or the
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system becomes un-
available because the front radar is ob-
structed. For additional information, refer
to “Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)”, “Auto-
matic Emergency Braking (AEB)” or “Auto-
matic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pe-destrian Detection” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Shif t to Park Li-ion battery low
This warning appears when the shif t lever
is in the N (Neutral) position and the level of
remaining charge in the Li-ion battery is
low. When this warning appears, place the
shif t lever in the P (Park) position.
This will turn off in the following condi-
tion(s):
∙ When the shif t lever has been placed in the P (Park) position.
HV System Warm up Please Wait In Park
This warning appears when the hybrid sys-
tem has not reached full operating tem-
perature. When the warning turns off, the
vehicle can be driven.
Unavailable: Road is slippery (if so
equipped)
This message appears when the Intelligent
Lane Intervention (I-LI) system becomes
unavailable because the road is slippery.
For additional information, refer to “ Intelli-
gent Lane Intervention (I-LI)” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual. Unavailable: VDC OFF (if so equipped)
This message appears when the Intelligent
Lane Intervention (I-LI) system becomes
unavailable because the VDC is turned off.
For additional information, refer to “ Intelli-
gent Lane Intervention (I-LI)” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
Unavailable: High Cabin Temp. (if so
equipped)
This message appears when the camera
detects an interior temperature of more
than approximately 104°F (40°C). For addi-
tional information, refer to “Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)” and “Intelligent Lane Inter-
vention (I-LI)” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) indicator
(if so equipped)
This indicator shows when the LDW and
Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) systems
are engaged.
For additional information, refer to “Lane
Departure Warning (LDW) system” and “In-
telligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
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