2014 Nissan Pathfinder First Responder's Guide - Page 5

1. About the Pathfinder HYBRID This hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) uses two types of batteries. One is a 12V battery that is the same as the battery in vehicles powered by internal combustion engines. The 12V battery is located under the hood near the driver side headlamp. The other is the Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery (high voltage) for the traction motor which propels the vehicle. The Li-ion battery is located under the third row seating with service plug access through the cargo area storage bin. The high voltage Li-ion battery is recharged with an on-board DC/DC converter and generator powered by the engine. Additionally, the vehicle system can recharge the Li-ion battery by converting driving force into electricity while the vehicle is decelerating or being driven downhill. This is called regenerative charging. FRG-5