2014 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 11

EMERGENCY SHUT-OFF SYSTEM The emergency shut-off system is activated and the high-voltage system automatically turns off in the following conditions: ● Front and side collisions in which the air bags are deployed. ● Certain rear collisions. ● Certain NISSAN PUREDRIVE™ Hybrid System malfunctions For the above collisions and the certain hybrid system malfunctions, the READY to drive indicator light will turn off. See "Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders" in the "Instruments and controls". The emergency shut-off activates for the above collisions to minimize risk of an event that could cause injury or an accident. If the emergency shut-off system activates, the hybrid system may not switch to READY to drive position, contact a NISSAN dealer. Even if the ignition switch is switched to READY to drive position, the system may shut off suddenly. Therefore, drive cautiously to the nearest NISSAN dealer or contact a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. OPERATION OF THE HYBRID SYSTEM To start the NISSAN PUREDRIVE™ Hybrid System, depress the brake pedal and place the ignition switch in the ON position when the transmission is in the P (Park) position or N (Neutral) position (P is recommended). flashes The READY to drive indicator light until hybrid system becomes the ready to drive mode. If starting in low temperature environment, flashing time of READY lamp becomes longer. It cannot move out from P range during flashing. When the READY to drive indicator light illuminates, the vehicle can be driven, even if the gasoline engine is not running. NOTE: The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. It may stop during deceleration or when the vehicle is stopped. The gasoline engine may automatically run in the following conditions: ● The level of remaining charge in the Li-ion battery is low. The engine runs to charge the Li-ion battery and to provide power to drive the vehicle. ● The temperature of the engine coolant is low. ● When A/C is used. ● When L (Low) position is engaged and Over Drive is off. ● When opening door. ● When engine hood is opened. ● When applying brakes. ● Based on driving conditions. ● The shift lever is shifted to the P (Park) position, the driver's seat belt is released and the driver's side door is then opened. The hybrid system operates as follows based on driving conditions and the Li-ion battery charge. Engine is hard to stop during these driving conditions: ● Outside temperature is high/low and A/C is on. ● When repeatedly starting and stopping the engine. STARTING AND SLOW SPEED DRIVING In some cases, the vehicle can be driven by electric motor during extremely slow speed creep, but the engine starts when accelerating or taking off the brakes. HEV-4 HEV Overview