2014 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 49

HYBRID SYSTEM STOPS OPERATING WHILE DRIVING WARNING ● If the hybrid system stops operating while driving, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not work. Braking and steering will be harder. ● If the hybrid system stops operating while driving, do not open any door until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. Opening a door will lock the steering wheel. This may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and could result in serious vehicle damage or personal injury. The hybrid system may stop operating while driving if the high-voltage battery becomes discharged, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged or the fuel tank is empty. If the hybrid system stops operating while driving, perform the following: 1. Reduce your speed gradually. Pull to the side of the road to a safe area. 2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. 3. Set the push-button ignition switch at ACC or OFF, and try to start the hybrid system. 4. If the hybrid system will not start, see "Vehicle does not start" in this section. IF THE VEHICLE DOES NOT START Before attempting to jump start the vehicle, make sure the fuel tank is not empty and the correct starting procedure is followed. See "Starting the Hybrid System" in the "Starting and driving" section of your Owner's Manual. Do not drive the vehicle on battery power only if the fuel tank is empty. The Li-ion battery will become discharged and the hybrid system will turn off. Check the following if you notice above conditions: 1. Check that the 12-volt battery terminals are tight and clean. See "12-volt Battery" in the "Maintenance and do-it-yourself" section. If the 12-volt battery terminals are loose, contact your NISSAN dealer. 2. If the 12-volt battery terminals are tight and clean, try to jump start the vehicle. See "Jump starting" in this section. CONFIRM BATTERY IS DISCHARGED Confirm the battery is discharged by pushing the ignition switch to the ON position. Confirm the instrument cluster or head lights come on at the normal brightness levels or that other accessories such as the audio system come on. Push the ignition switch to turn the hybrid system on. If any of the following conditions occurs, the 12-volt battery might discharged: ● The instrument cluster and/or headlights are not normal brightness. ● Audio accessories cannot be turned on. ● The hybrid system does not become READY to drive mode. ● The ignition switch cannot be placed in the ON position. EMERGENCY START When the hybrid system cannot be started, the following procedure can be used if the hybrid system and push-button ignition switch function normally: 1. Put the transmission in P (Park) position. 2. Push the ignition switch to the ACC position. 3. Depress the brake pedal. 4. Push and hold the ignition switch for about 15 seconds. Even if the hybrid system starts using this procedure, the system may be malfunctioning. Do not continue to use this emergency procedure to start the system. Have the vehicle checked by your NISSAN dealer. If the hybrid system still does not start, contact you NISSAN dealer. 6-2 In case of emergency