2014 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 43

STARTING THE NISSAN PUREDRIVE™ HYBRID SYSTEM 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). P (Park) is recommended. The NISSAN PUREDRIVE™ Hybrid System is designed not to operate if the shift lever is in any of the driving positions. 3. Depress the brake pedal and push the ignition switch to start the hybrid system. The READY to drive indicator will illuminate on the meter. When starting the hybrid system at very low outside temperatures, the READY to drive indicator light will flash and it may take longer for the READY to drive indicator light to illuminate. When the READY to drive indicator light is flashing, it cannot be shifted out of P (Park). When the READY light is flashing, it cannot move out of P (Park). NOTE: Do not start the vehicle in the N (Neutral) position. ● The hybrid system may not start even with the READY to drive indicator light illuminated. Once the READY to drive indicator light is illuminated you may begin driving the vehicle. NOTE: Care should be taken to avoid situations that can lead to potential 12-volt battery discharge and potential no-start conditions such as: 1. Installation or extended use of electronic accessories that consume 12volt battery power when the engine is not running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD players, etc.) 2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or only driven short distances. In these cases, the 12-volt battery may need to be charged to maintain 12-volt battery health. FUEL-EFFICIENT DRIVING TIPS Follow these easy-to-use Fuel-Efficient Driving Tips to help you achieve the most fuel economy from your vehicle. 1. Use Smooth Accelerator and Brake Pedal Application ● Avoid rapid starts and stops ● Use smooth, gentle accelerator and brake application whenever possible ● Maintain constant speed while commuting and coast whenever possible ● Apply light pressure to the accelerator pedal when driving on flat roads or down hills ● Avoid pumping the breaks when slowing the vehicle when possible 2. Maintain Constant Speed ● Look ahead to try and anticipate and minimize stops ● Synchronizing your speed with traffic lights allows you to reduce your number of stops ● Maintaining a steady speed can minimize red light stops and improve fuel efficiency 5-4 Starting and driving