2014 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 12

ENERGY MONITORS MEDIUM OR HIGH SPEED DRIVING The system automatically controls the gasoline engine and electric motor in order to obtain the optimum fuel mileage and performance, depending on the driving situation and available Li-ion battery charge. When the remaining battery level is low, the Li-ion battery is charged by the electric motor that is driven to generate electric power while the vehicle is driving. The NISSAN Direct Response Hybrid™ System monitors the status of power being sent to the electric motor and the Li-ion battery state of charge. The status is shown on the assist charge gauge in the meter and the energy flow/remaining Li-ion battery charge in the dot matrix display. System status can also be shown on the navigation system display (if so equipped) when the screen is in the energy flow mode or energy/fuel history mode. RAPID ACCELERATION The vehicle is accelerated using both the gasoline engine and the electric motor depending on the available Li-ion battery charge. LIC2544 POWER METER This meter displays the actual electric motor power consumption and the charging power to the Li-ion battery. For additional information, See "Power meter" in the "Instruments and controls" section. DECELERATION AND BRAKING The Li-ion battery is charged by the electric motor that changes the energy of the rotating wheels into electric power. See "Regenerative brake" later in this section. STOPPING The gasoline engine may stop running to save fuel depending on the available Li-ion battery charge. ENERGY FLOW (models with navigation system) When you use this system, make sure the hybrid system is in the READY to drive mode. See "Operation of the hybrid system" in this section. HEV Overview HEV-5