
WARNING
∙ The NISSAN PURE DRIVE® Hybrid Sys-tem uses high voltage up to approxi-
mately 235 volts. The system can be
hot while and af ter starting. Be care-
ful of both the high voltage and the
high temperature. Obey the warning
labels attached to the vehicle.
∙ Never touch, disassemble, remove or replace high-voltage parts, harnesses
and their connectors. High-voltage
harnesses are orange. Touching, dis-
assembling, removing or replacing
those parts and harnesses can cause
severe burns or electric shock that
may result in serious injury or death.
The vehicle high-voltage system has
no user serviceable parts. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for any necessary maintenance. ∙ Never try to remove the service plug
located in the cargo area. The service
plug is used only when the vehicle is
serviced by trained technicians wear-
ing personal protection equipment
and is part of the high-voltage sys-
tem. Touching the service plug can
cause severe burns or electric shock
that may result in serious injury or
death.
WARNING
In case of a collision:
∙ If your vehicle is drivable, pull your ve-hicle off the road, put the transmis-
sion in the P (Park) position, apply the
parking brake and turn the NISSAN
PURE DRIVE® Hybrid System off.
∙ Check to see if there are exposed high-voltage parts and cables. Never
touch the parts and cables. For addi-
tional information on their locations,
refer to “High-voltage components
and their locations” in this section. To
avoid personal injury, never touch
high-voltage wiring, connectors, and
other high-voltage parts, such as the
electric motor inverter and Li-ion bat-
tery. An electric shock may occur if
exposed electric wires are visible
when viewed from inside or outside of
your vehicle. Therefore, never touch
exposed electric wires.
∙ If the vehicle receives a strong impact to the floor while driving, stop the ve-
hicle in a safe location and check the
floor.
HIGH-VOLTAGE CAUTIONS ROAD ACCIDENT CAUTIONS
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Drive your vehicle with smooth accelera-
tion and deceleration.∙ While driving, energy is recovered through the regenerative brake as the
vehicle decelerates. However, for most
efficient use, do not accelerate or decel-
erate your vehicle more than neces-
sary.
∙ Avoid abrupt acceleration and decel- eration.
∙ The power of the Li-ion battery can be checked on the Energy Flow in the cen-
ter display (models with Navigation Sys-
tem) or Li-ion battery status meter in
the vehicle information display. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Energy
Flow (models with Navigation System)”
in this section or “Vehicle information
display” in the “Instruments and con-
trols” section of this manual. Gradual or
non-abrupt acceleration and decelera-
tion will make more effective use of the
electric power.
∙ When parking, be sure to place the shif t lever in the P (Park) position. While driv-
ing, place the shif t lever in the D (Drive)
position. The VSP system is a function that uses
sound to help alert pedestrians of the
presence of the vehicle when it is being
driven at a low speed in the electric drive
mode under the following conditions:
∙ The sound starts when the vehicle starts accelerating.
∙ The sound stops when the vehicle speed is more than 19 mph (30 km/h)
while accelerating only when the ve-
hicle is powered by the electric motor.
∙ The sound starts when the vehicle speed is less than 16 mph (25 km/h)
while decelerating only when the ve-
hicle is powered by the electric motor.
∙ The sound stops when the vehicle stops.
∙ The sound does not stop with the ve- hicle in the R (Reverse) position even if
the vehicle stops.
The VSP system is automatically turned on
when the vehicle is in the READY to drive
mode. If there is a malfunction in the VSP system,
the VSP OFF indicator light in the meter
illuminates. For additional information, re-
fer to “Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pe-
destrians (VSP) OFF indicator light” in the
“Instruments and controls” section of this
manual.
WARNING
∙ If the sound from the VSP system is
not heard while driving, stop the ve-
hicle in a safe and quiet location. Open
a window, and then place the vehicle
in the R (Reverse) position with the
brake pedal firmly depressed. Check
that the operating sound can be
heard from the front side of the
vehicle.
∙ If the sound cannot be heard, it is rec- ommended that you immediately
contact a NISSAN dealer for
inspection.
EFFICIENT USE OF YOUR VEHICLE APPROACHING VEHICLE SOUND FOR PEDESTRIANS (VSP) SYSTEM
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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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This light illuminates when the AEB system
is set to OFF on the vehicle information
display.
If the light illuminates when the AEB sys-
tem is on, it may indicate that the system is
unavailable. For additional information, re-
fer to “Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Automatic EmergencyBraking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection
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.
This light illuminates when the AEB with
Pedestrian Detection system is set to OFF
in the vehicle information display.
If the light illuminates when the AEB with
Pedestrian Detection system is on, it may
indicate that the system is unavailable. For
additional information, refer to “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian
Detection” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
orBrake warning
light (red)
This light functions for the foot brake system.
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 hybrid
system is running, with the parking brake
not applied, stop the vehicle and perform
the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as necessary. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Brake fluid” in the “Do-
it-yourself ” section of this manual.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is rec-
ommended that 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 because driv-
ing it could be dangerous.
∙ 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 that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Electronically controlled
brake warning 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 electronically controlled
brake systems are not functioning prop-
erly. Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
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If the hydraulic brake warning light also
comes on with the parking brake not ap-
plied, stop the vehicle immediately and it is
recommended that you call a NISSAN
dealer. For additional information, refer to
"Brake system" in 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
hybrid 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 ser-
vice station for repairs. Otherwise, have
your vehicle towed because driving
could be dangerous.
Low tire pressure warninglight
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS) that moni-
tors the tire pressure of all tires except the
spare.
The low tire pressure warning light warns
of low tire pressure or indicates that the
TPMS is not functioning properly. Af ter the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light illuminates for about
1 second and turns off.
Low tire pressure warning
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illumi-
nate. A “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air”
warning also appears in the vehicle in-
formation display.
When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust
the tire pressure of all four tires to the
recommended COLD tire pressure shown
on the Tire and Loading Information la-
bel located in the driver’s door opening.
The low tire pressure warning light does
not automatically turn off when the tire
pressure is adjusted. Af ter the tire is in-
flated to the recommended pressure,
the vehicle must be driven at speeds
above 16 mph (25 km/h) to activate the
TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure
warning light. Use a tire pressure gauge
to check the tire pressure.
The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning
appears each time the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position as long as the low
tire pressure warning light remains illumi-
nated.
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle
information display” in this section and
“Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in
the “Starting and driving” section and in the
“In case of emergency” section of this
manual.
TPMS malfunction
If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the
low tire pressure warning light will flash for
approximately 1 minute when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. The
light will remain on af ter 1 minute. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
The "Tire Pressure Low — Add Air" warning
does not appear if the low tire pressure
warning light illuminates to indicate a
TPMS malfunction.
For additional information, refer to “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the
“Starting and driving” section and “Tire
pressure” in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of
this manual.
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Master warning light
When the ignition is in the ON position, the
master warning light illuminates if any of
the following are displayed on the vehicle
information display.∙ All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Tire Size Incorrect See Owner’s Manual
∙ All-Wheel Drive (AWD) High Temp. Stop vehicle
∙ All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Error See Owner’s Manual
∙ No key warning
∙ Low fuel warning
∙ Low windshield-washer fluid warning
∙ Parking brake release warning
∙ Door/lif tgate open warning
∙ Loose fuel cap warning
If the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system mal-
functions, or the diameter of the front and
the rear wheels are different, the master
warning light will illuminate. For additional
information, refer to “All-Wheel Drive (AWD)”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual. ∙ If the warning light comes on while driv-
ing there may be a malfunction in the
AWD system. Reduce the vehicle speed
and have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
CAUTION
∙ If the master warning light was illumi-nated while driving:
—AWD High Temp Stop vehicle
Pull off the road in a safe area and idle
the engine. The driving mode will
change to 2WD to prevent the AWD sys-
tem from malfunctioning. If the warn-
ing light turns off, you can drive again.
—Tire Size Incorrect See Owner’s
Manual
Pull off the road in a safe area and idle
the engine. Check that all tire sizes are
the same, tire pressure is correct and
tires are not worn.
∙ If the warning light is still on af ter the above operations, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Power steering warning
light
WARNING
∙ If the hybrid system 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 hybrid sys-
tem running, there will be no power
assist for the steering. You will still
have control of the vehicle, but the
steering will be harder to operate.
Have the power steering system
checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the power steering warning light
illuminates. Af ter starting the hybrid sys-
tem, the power steering warning light turns
off. This indicates the power steering is op-
erational.
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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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Driver Assistance
The driver assistance menu allows the user
to change the settings for driving, parking,
and braking aids.
Menu itemResult
Driving Aids (if so equipped) Displays available driving aids.
Emergency Brake Allows user to turn the emergency brake feature on or off. For additional information, refer to “Automatic Emer-
gency Braking (AEB)” and “Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Front Allows user to turn the front emergency braking system on or off. For additional information, refer to “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB)”and “Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection” in the “Starting and
driving section of your owner’s manual.
Rear Allows user to turn the rear emergency braking system on or off. For additional information, refer to “Rear Auto-
matic Braking (RAB)” in the “Starting and driving section of your owner’s manual.
Lane Displays available lane options.
Warning (LDW) Allows user to turn on the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) systems on or off. For additional information, refer to “Lane Departure Warning (LDW)” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Prevention (LDP) (if
so equipped) Allows user to turn the Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) system on or off. For additional information, refer to “Intel-
ligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Blind Spot Displays available blind spot options.
Warning (BSW) Allows user to turn Blind Spot Warning (BSW) on or off. For additional information, refer to “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)” or in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Parking Aids (if so equipped) Displays available parking aids.
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