2014 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 17

APPROACHING VEHICLE SOUND FOR PEDESTRIANS (VSP) SYSTEM The Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (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 vehicle 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 vehicle is powered by the electric motor. ● The sound stops when the vehicle stops. ● The sound does not stop with the vehicle 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. See "Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP) OFF indicator light" in the "Instruments and controls" section. HYBRID VEHICLE PRECAUTIONS HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS AND THEIR LOCATIONS WARNING ● The NISSAN Direct Response Hybrid™ System uses high voltage up to approximately 144 volts. The system can be hot during and after starting. Be careful of both the high voltage and the high temperature. Obey the warning labels attached to the vehicle. ● Never touch, disassemble, remove or replace the high-voltage parts, harnesses and their connectors. Highvoltage harnesses are orange. Touching, disassembling, removing or replacing those parts and harnesses can cause severe burns or electric shock that may result in serious injury or death. WARNING ● If the sound from the VSP system is not heard while driving, stop the vehicle 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, immediately contact a NISSAN dealer for inspection. HEV-10 HEV Overview