2014 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 16

REGENERATIVE BRAKE ● Fuel consumption in the past 12 minutes: Fuel consumption in the past 12 minutes is displayed. ● Current fuel consumption (Latest column): The current fuel consumption is calculated and displayed based on distance and fuel consumption. NOTE: Information shown in the yellow column means current (within 2 minutes) and information shown in the blue columns means past (more than 2 minutes). This vehicle is equipped with two braking systems. ● Hydraulic brake system ● Regenerative brake system When the vehicle decelerates while the vehicle is driven with the shift lever in the D (drive) position or in the manual shift mode, the Li-ion battery can be charged by the electric motor. The electric motor converts the energy of the rotating wheels into electric power under the following circumstances: ● When the accelerator pedal is released ● When the brake pedal is depressed ● When there is no malfunction in the brake system or the NISSAN Direct Response Hybrid™ System The regenerative brake may not work properly if the vehicle is installed with tires and road wheels other than the ones specified in this manual. While the regenerative cooperative brake system is operating, you might feel slight vibration or hear the system working when braking. This is normal. The regenerative cooperative brake system controls both hydraulic and regenerative brakes. If you feel unusual deceleration when braking, have a NISSAN dealer check both the brake and hybrid systems. EFFICIENT USE OF YOUR VEHICLE Drive your vehicle with smooth acceleration and deceleration. ● While driving, energy is recovered through the regenerative brake as the vehicle decelerates. However, for most efficient use, do not accelerate or decelerate your vehicle more than necessary. ● Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration. ● The power of the Li-ion battery can be checked on the Energy Flow in the center display (models with navigation system) or Li-ion battery status meter in the dot matrix display. See "Energy Flow (models with navigation system)" or "Trip computer" in the "Instruments and controls" section. Gradual or non-abrupt acceleration and deceleration will make more effective use of the electric power. ● When parking, be sure to place the shift lever in the P (Park) position. While driving, place the shift lever in the D (Drive) position. HEV Overview HEV-9