Nissan Rogue Hybrid (2019 year). Instruction

CAUTION

∙ The TPMS may not function properly

when the wheels are equipped with
tire chains or the wheels are buried in
snow.

∙ Do not place metalized film or any

metal parts (antenna, etc.) on the win-
dows. This may cause poor reception
of the signals from the tire pressure
sensors, and the TPMS will not func-
tion properly.

Some devices and transmitters may tem-
porarily interfere with the operation of the
TPMS and cause the low tire pressure
warning light to illuminate.

Some examples are:

∙ Facilities or electric devices using simi-

lar radio frequencies are near the ve-
hicle.

∙ If a transmitter set to similar frequen-

cies is being used in or near the vehicle.

∙ If a computer (or similar equipment) or

a DC/AC converter is being used in or
near the vehicle.

The low tire pressure warning light may
illuminate in the following cases:

∙ If the vehicle is equipped with a wheel

and tire without TPMS.

∙ If the TPMS has been replaced and the

ID has not been registered.

∙ If the wheel is not originally specified by

NISSAN.

FCC Notice:

For USA:

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate the equipment.

For Canada:

This

device

complies

with

Industry

Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.

TPMS with Easy-Fill Tire Alert

When adding air to an under-inflated tire,
the TPMS with Easy-Fill Tire Alert provides
visual and audible signals outside the ve-
hicle to help you inflate the tires to the rec-
ommended COLD tire pressure.

Vehicle set-up

1. Park the vehicle in a safe and level place.

2. Apply the parking brake and place the

shift lever in the P (Park) position.

3. Place the ignition switch in the ON po-

sition. Do not start the hybrid system.

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Operation

1. Add air to the tire.

2. After a few seconds, the hazard indica-

tors will start flashing.

3. When

the

designated

pressure

reached, the horn beeps once and the
hazard indicators stop flashing.

4. Perform the above steps for each tire.

∙ If the tire is over-inflated more than

approximately 4 psi (30 kPa), the horn
beeps and the hazard indicators
flash three times. To correct the pres-
sure, push the core of the valve stem
on the tire briefly to release pressure.
When the pressure reaches the des-
ignated pressure, the horn beeps
once.

∙ If the hazard indicator does not flash

within approximately 15 seconds af-
ter starting to inflate the tire, it indi-
cates that the Easy-Fill Tire Alert is
not operating.

∙ The TPMS will not activate the Easy-

Fill Tire Alert under the following con-
ditions:

– If there is interference from an exter-

nal device or transmitter.

– The air pressure from the inflation

device is not sufficient to inflate the
tire.

– There is a malfunction in the TPMS.

– There is a malfunction in the horn or

hazard indicators.

– The identification code of the tire’s

pressure sensor is not registered to
the system.

– The battery of the tire pressure sen-

sor is low.

∙ If the Easy-Fill Tire Alert does not op-

erate due to TPMS interference, move
the vehicle about 3 ft (1 m) backward
or forward and try again.

If the Easy-Fill Tire Alert is not working, use a
tire pressure gauge.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING PRECAUTIONS

Utility

vehicles

have

significantly

higher rollover rate than other types of
vehicles.

They have higher ground clearance than
passenger cars to make them capable of
performing in a variety of on-pavement
and off-road applications. This gives them
a higher center of gravity than ordinary ve-
hicles. An advantage of higher ground
clearance is a better view of the road, allow-
ing you to anticipate problems. However,
they are not designed for cornering at the
same speeds as conventional 2-Wheel
Drive vehicles any more than low-slung
sports cars are designed to perform satis-
factorily under off-road conditions. If at all
possible, avoid sharp turns at high speeds.
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to
operate this vehicle correctly may result in
loss of control or vehicle rollover. In a roll-
over crash, an unbelted person is signifi-
cantly more likely to die than a person
wearing a seat belt.

For additional information, refer to “Driving
safety precautions” in this section.

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5-9

AVOIDING COLLISION AND
ROLLOVER

WARNING

Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe
and prudent manner may result in loss
of control or an accident.

Be alert and drive defensively at all times.
Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive
speed, high speed cornering, or sudden
steering maneuvers, because these driving
practices could cause you to lose control of
your vehicle.

As with any vehicle, loss of control could
result in a collision with other vehicles or
objects or cause the vehicle to roll over,
particularly if the loss of control causes
the vehicle to slide sideways.

Be attentive at all times, and avoid driving
when tired. Never drive when under the in-
fluence of alcohol or drugs (including pre-
scription or over-the-counter drugs which
may cause drowsiness). Always wear your
seat belt as outlined in the “Safety – Seats,
seat belts and supplemental restraint sys-
tem” section of this manual, and also in-
struct your passengers to do so.

Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in
collisions and rollovers. In a rollover crash,
an unbelted or improperly belted person
is significantly more likely to be injured
or killed than a person properly wearing
a seat belt.

OFF-ROAD RECOVERY

While driving, the right side or left side
wheels may unintentionally leave the road
surface. If this occurs, maintain control of
the vehicle by following the procedure be-
low. Please note that this procedure is only
a general guide. The vehicle must be driven
as appropriate based on the conditions of
the vehicle, road and traffic.

1. Remain calm and do not overreact.

2. Do not apply the brakes.

3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering

wheel with both hands and try to hold a
straight course.

4. When appropriate, slowly release the

accelerator pedal to gradually slow the
vehicle.

5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the

vehicle to follow the road while vehicle
speed is reduced. Do not attempt to
drive the vehicle back onto the road
surface until vehicle speed is reduced.

6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn

the steering wheel until both tires re-
turn to the road surface. When all tires
are on the road surface, steer the ve-
hicle to stay in the appropriate driving
lane.

∙ If you decide that it is not safe to re-

turn the vehicle to the road surface
based on vehicle, road or traffic con-
ditions, gradually slow the vehicle to a
stop in a safe place off the road.

RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS

Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can
occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged
due to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air
pressure loss can also be caused by driving
on under-inflated tires.

Rapid air pressure loss can affect the han-
dling and stability of the vehicle, especially
at highway speeds.

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Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by
maintaining the correct air pressure and
visually inspecting the tires for wear and
damage. For additional information, refer
to “Wheels and tires” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
section of this manual. If a tire rapidly loses
air pressure or “blows-out” while driving,
maintain control of the vehicle by following
the procedure below. Please note that this
procedure is only a general guide. The ve-
hicle must be driven as appropriate based
on the conditions of the vehicle, road and
traffic.

WARNING

The following actions can increase the
chance of losing control of the vehicle if
there is a sudden loss of tire air pres-
sure. Losing control of the vehicle may
cause a collision and result in personal
injury.

∙ The vehicle generally moves or pulls

in the direction of the flat tire.

∙ Do not rapidly apply the brakes.

∙ Do not rapidly release the accelerator

pedal.

∙ Do not rapidly turn the steering wheel.

1. Remain calm and do not overreact.

2. Maintain a firm grip on the steering

wheel with both hands and try to hold a
straight course.

3. When appropriate, slowly release the

accelerator pedal to gradually slow the
vehicle.

4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe

location off the road and away from
traffic if possible.

5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradu-

ally stop the vehicle.

6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers

and contact a roadside emergency
service to change the tire. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Changing a
flat tire” in the “In case of emergency”
section of this manual.

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING

WARNING

Never drive under the influence of alco-
hol or drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream
reduces coordination, delays reaction
time and impairs judgement. Driving af-
ter drinking alcohol increases the likeli-
hood of being involved in an accident in-
juring yourself and others. Additionally, if
you are injured in an accident, alcohol can
increase the severity of the injury.

NISSAN is committed to safe driving. How-
ever, you must choose not to drive under the
influence of alcohol. Every year thousands of
people are injured or killed in alcohol-related
collisions. Although the local laws vary on
what is considered to be legally intoxicated,
the fact is that alcohol affects all people dif-
ferently and most people underestimate the
effects of alcohol.

Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix!
That is true for drugs (over-the-counter,
prescription) and illegal drugs, too. Don’t
drive if your ability to operate your vehicle is
impaired by alcohol, drugs, or some other
physical condition.

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5-11

DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Your NISSAN is designed for both normal
and off-road use. However, avoid driving in
deep water or mud as your NISSAN is
mainly designed for leisure use, unlike a
conventional off-road vehicle.

Remember that 2-Wheel Drive (2WD) mod-
els are less capable than All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) models for rough road driving and
extrication when stuck in deep snow or
mud, or the like.

Please observe the following precautions:

WARNING

∙ Spinning the front wheels on slippery

surfaces may cause the AWD warning
message to display and the AWD sys-
tem to automatically switch from the
AWD to the 2WD mode. This could re-
duce the traction. Be especially care-
ful

when

towing

trailer

(AWD

models).

∙ Drive carefully when off the road and

avoid dangerous areas. Every person
who drives or rides in this vehicle
should be seated with their seat belt
fastened. This will keep you and your
passengers in position when driving
over rough terrain.

∙ Do not drive across steep slopes. In-

stead drive either straight up or
straight down the slopes. Off-road ve-
hicles can tip over sideways much
more easily than they can forward or
backward.

∙ Many hills are too steep for any ve-

hicle. If you drive up them, you may
stall. If you drive down them, you may
not be able to control your speed. If
you drive across them, you may roll
over.

∙ Do not shift gears while driving on

downhill grades as this could cause
loss of control of the vehicle.

∙ Stay alert when driving to the top of a

hill. At the top there could be a drop-
off or other hazard that could cause
an accident.

∙ If your engine stalls or you cannot

make it to the top of a steep hill, never
attempt to turn around. Your vehicle
could tip or roll over. Always back
straight down in the R (Reverse) gear
and apply brakes to control your
speed.

∙ Heavy braking going down a hill could

cause your brakes to overheat and
fade, resulting in loss of control and
an accident. Apply brakes lightly and
use a low gear to control your speed.

∙ Unsecured

cargo

can

thrown

around when driving over rough ter-
rain. Properly secure all cargo so it will
not be thrown forward and cause in-
jury to you or your passengers.

∙ To avoid raising the center of gravity

excessively, do not exceed the rated
capacity

the

roof

rack

(if

equipped) and evenly distribute the
load.

∙ Secure heavy loads in the cargo area

as far forward and as low as possible.
Do not equip the vehicle with tires
larger than specified in this manual.
This could cause your vehicle to roll
over.

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∙ Do not grip the inside or spokes of the

steering wheel when driving off-road.
The steering wheel could move sud-
denly and injure your hands. Instead
drive with your fingers and thumbs on
the outside of the rim.

∙ Before operating the vehicle, ensure

that the driver and all passengers
have their seat belts fastened.

∙ Always drive with the floor mats in

place as the floor may become hot.

∙ Lower your speed when encountering

strong crosswinds. With a higher cen-
ter of gravity, your NISSAN is more af-
fected by strong side winds. Slower
speeds ensure better vehicle control.

∙ Do not drive beyond the performance

capability of the tires, even with AWD
engaged.

∙ For AWD equipped vehicles, do not at-

tempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to
any drive or reverse position with the
engine running. Doing so may result
in drivetrain damage or unexpected
vehicle movement which could result
in serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.

∙ Do not attempt to test an AWD

equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel dyna-
mometer (such as the dynamometers
used by some states for emissions
testing) or similar equipment even if
the other two wheels are raised off the
ground. Make sure you inform test fa-
cility personnel that your vehicle is
equipped with AWD before it is placed
on a dynamometer. Using the wrong
test equipment may result in drive-
train damage or unexpected vehicle
movement which could result in seri-
ous

vehicle

damage

personal

injury.

∙ When a wheel is off the ground due to

an unlevel surface, do not spin the
wheel excessively.

∙ Accelerating quickly, sharp steering

maneuvers or sudden braking may
cause loss of control.

∙ If at all possible, avoid sharp turning

maneuvers,

particularly

high

speeds. Your NISSAN vehicle has a
higher center of gravity than a pas-
senger car. The vehicle is not de-
signed for cornering at the same
speeds as passenger cars.

∙ Failure to operate this vehicle cor-

rectly could result in loss of control
and/or a rollover accident.

∙ Always use tires of the same type,

size, brand, construction (bias, bias-
belted, or radial), and tread pattern on
all four wheels. Install tire chains on
the front wheels when driving on slip-
pery roads and drive carefully.

∙ Be sure to check the brakes immedi-

ately after driving in mud or water. For
additional information, refer to “Brake
precautions” in this section.

∙ Avoid parking your vehicle on steep

hills. If you get out of the vehicle and it
rolls forward, backward or sideways,
you could be injured.

∙ Whenever you drive off-road through

sand, mud or water as deep as the
wheel hub, more frequent mainte-
nance may be required. For additional
information, refer to “Maintenance
under severe operating conditions” in
the “Maintenance and schedules” sec-
tion of this manual.

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5-13

WARNING

Do not operate the push-button igni-
tion switch while driving the vehicle ex-
cept in an emergency. (The NISSAN
PURE DRIVE® Hybrid System will turn off
when the ignition switch is pushed
three consecutive times in quick suc-
cession or the ignition switch is pushed
and held for more than 2 seconds.) If the
hybrid system stops while the vehicle is
being driven, this could lead to a crash
and serious injury.

When the ignition switch is pushed without
depressing the brake pedal, the ignition
switch will illuminate.

Push the ignition switch center:

∙ Once to change to ON.

∙ Two times to change to OFF.

The ignition switch will automatically re-
turn to the LOCK position when any door is
either opened or closed with the switch in
the OFF position.

The ignition lock is designed so that the
ignition

switch

position

cannot

switched to the OFF position until the shift
lever is moved to the P (Park) position.

When the ignition switch cannot be pushed
toward the OFF position, proceed as fol-
lows:

1. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) posi-

tion.

2. Push the ignition switch. The ignition

switch will change to the ON position.

3. Push the ignition switch again to the

OFF position.

The shift lever can be moved from the P
(Park) position if the ignition switch is in
the ON position and the brake pedal is
depressed.

If the battery of the vehicle is discharged,
the ignition switch cannot be moved
from the LOCK position.

Some indicators and warnings for opera-
tion are displayed on the vehicle informa-
tion display. For additional information, re-
fer to “Vehicle information display” in the
“Instruments and controls” section of this
manual.

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PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH

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OPERATING RANGE

The Intelligent Key functions can only be
used when the Intelligent Key is within the
specified operating range.

When the Intelligent Key battery is almost
discharged or strong radio waves are pres-
ent near the operating location, the Intelli-
gent Key system’s operating range be-
comes narrower and may not function
properly.

If the Intelligent Key is within the operating
range, it is possible for anyone, even some-
one who does not carry the Intelligent Key,
to push the ignition switch to start the hy-
brid system.

The operating range of the hybrid system
start function is inside of the vehicle

䊊

∙ The luggage area is not included in the

operating range, but the Intelligent Key
may function.

∙ If the Intelligent Key is placed on the

instrument panel or inside the glove
box, storage bin or door pocket, the In-
telligent Key may not function.

∙ If the Intelligent Key is placed near the

door or window outside the vehicle, the
Intelligent Key may function.

PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
POSITIONS

LOCK (Normal parking position):

The ignition switch can only be locked in
this position.

The ignition switch will lock when any door
is opened or closed with the ignition
switched off.

ON (Normal operating position):

This position turns on the ignition system
and electrical accessories.

ON has a battery saver feature that will
place the ignition switch in the OFF posi-
tion, if the vehicle is not running, after some
time under the following conditions:

∙ All doors are closed.

∙ The shift lever is in P (Park).

The battery saver feature will be canceled if
any of the following occur:

∙ Any door is opened.

∙ The shift lever is moved out of the P

(Park) position.

∙ The ignition switch changes position.

CAUTION

Do not leave the vehicle with the igni-
tion switch in the ON position when the
engine is not running for an extended
period. This can discharge the battery.

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OFF:

The ignition switch is in the OFF position
when the hybrid system is turned off using
the ignition switch. No lights will illuminate
on the ignition switch.

AUTO ACC:

With the vehicle in the P (Park) position, the
Intelligent Key with you, and the ignition
switch placed from the ON to the OFF po-
sition, the radio can still be used for a period
of time, or until the driver’s door is opened.

After a period of time, functions such as
radio, navigation, and Bluetooth® Hands-
Free Phone System may be restarted by
pressing the “POWER button/VOLUME con-
trol knob” or the key fob unlock button. For
additional information, refer to the sepa-
rate NissanConnect® Owner’s Manual.

EMERGENCY HYBRID SYSTEM
SHUT OFF

To shut off the hybrid system in an emer-
gency situation while driving, perform the
following procedure:

∙ Rapidly push the ignition switch three

consecutive times in less than 1.5 sec-
onds, or

∙ Push and hold the ignition switch for

more than 2 seconds.

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®
BATTERY DISCHARGE

If the battery of the NISSAN Intelligent Key®
is discharged or environmental conditions
interfere with the Intelligent Key operation,
start the hybrid system according to the
following procedure:

1. Place the shift lever in the P (Park) posi-

tion.

2. Firmly apply the foot brake.

3. Touch the ignition switch with the Intel-

ligent Key as illustrated. (A chime will
sound.)

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(After step 3 is performed, when the
ignition switch is pushed without de-
pressing the brake pedal, the ignition
switch position will change to ON.)

4. Push the ignition switch while depress-

ing the brake pedal within 10 seconds
after the chime sounds. The hybrid
system will start.

NOTE:

∙ When the ignition switch is pushed to

the ON position or the hybrid system
is started by the above procedure, the
Intelligent Key battery discharge in-
dicator appears in the vehicle infor-
mation display even when the Intelli-
gent Key is inside the vehicle. This is
not a malfunction. To turn off the In-
telligent Key battery discharge indi-
cator, touch the ignition switch with
the Intelligent Key again.

∙ If the Intelligent Key battery dis-

charge indicator appears, replace the
battery as soon as possible. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Battery
replacement” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
section of this manual.

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM

The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the hybrid system to start
without the use of the registered key.

If the hybrid system fails to start using a
registered key (for example, when interfer-
ence is caused by another registered key,
an automated toll road device or auto-
matic payment device on the key ring), re-
start the hybrid system using the following
procedure:

1. Leave the ignition switch in the ON po-

sition for approximately 5 seconds.

2. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or

LOCK position, and wait approximately
10 seconds.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.

4. Restart the hybrid system while hold-

ing the device (which may have caused
the interference) separate from the
registered key.

If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN
recommends placing the registered key on
a separate key ring to avoid interference
from other devices.

∙ Make sure the area around the vehicle is

clear.

∙ Check fluid levels such as engine oil,

coolant, brake fluid, and windshield-
washer fluid as frequently as possible,
or at least whenever you refuel.

∙ Check that all windows and lights are

clean.

∙ Visually inspect tires for their appear-

ance and condition. Also check tires for
proper inflation.

∙ Check that all doors are closed.

∙ Position seat and adjust head re-

straints.

∙ Adjust inside and outside mirrors.

∙ Fasten seat belts and ask all passen-

gers to do likewise.

∙ Check the operation of warning lights

when the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position. For additional information,
refer to “Warning lights, indicator lights
and audible reminders” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this
manual.

BEFORE STARTING THE NISSAN
PURE DRIVE® HYBRID SYSTEM

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1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N

(Neutral). P (Park) is recommended.

The NISSAN PURE DRIVE® Hybrid Sys-
tem is designed not to operate if the
shift lever is in any of the driving po-
sitions.

3. Depress the brake pedal and push the

ignition switch to start the hybrid sys-
tem. 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 illu-
minate. When the READY to drive in-
dicator light is flashing, it cannot be
shifted out of P (Park).

NOTE:

Do not start the vehicle in the N (Neutral)
position (in cold conditions only).

The hybrid system may not start even
with the READY to drive indicator light
illuminated. Once the READY to drive in-
dicator light is illuminated you may be-
gin driving the vehicle.

NOTE:

Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential 12-volt battery
discharge and potential no-start condi-
tions such as:

1. Installation or extended use of elec-

tronic accessories that consume 12-
volt battery power when the engine
is not running (phone chargers, GPS,
DVD players, etc.).

2. The 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.

REMOTE HYBRID START

Vehicles started with the Remote Hybrid
Start require the ignition switch to be
placed in the ON position before the shift
lever can be moved from the P (Park) posi-
tion. To place the ignition switch in the ON
position, follow these steps:

1. Make sure that the Intelligent Key is on

you.

2. Apply the brake.

3. Push the ignition switch once to the ON

position.

For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.

STARTING THE NISSAN PURE DRIVE®
HYBRID SYSTEM

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CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE
TRANSMISSION (CVT)

WARNING

∙ Do not depress the accelerator pedal

while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive), or M
(Manual shift mode). Always depress
the brake pedal until shifting is com-
pleted. Failure to do so could cause
you to lose control and have an
accident.

∙ Cold engine idle speed is high, so use

caution when shifting into a forward
or reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.

∙ Do not downshift abruptly on slippery

roads. This may cause a loss of
control.

∙ Never shift to either the P (Park) or R

(Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D
(Drive) position while the vehicle is re-
versing. This could cause an accident
or damage the transmission.

CAUTION

∙ To avoid possible damage to your ve-

hicle, when stopping the vehicle on an
uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle by
depressing the accelerator pedal. The
foot brake should be used for this
purpose.

∙ Except in an emergency, do not shift

to the N (Neutral) position while driv-
ing. Coasting with the transmission in
the N (Neutral) position may cause se-
rious damage to the transmission.

The CVT in your vehicle is electronically
controlled to produce maximum power
and smooth operation.

The recommended operating procedures
for this transmission are shown on the fol-
lowing pages. Follow these procedures for
maximum vehicle performance and driv-
ing enjoyment.

Engine power may be automatically re-
duced to protect the CVT if the engine
speed increases quickly when driving on
slippery roads or while being tested on
some dynamometers.

Starting the vehicle

1. After starting the hybrid system, fully

depress the foot brake pedal before
moving the shift lever out of the P (Park)
position.
This Continuously Variable Transmis-
sion is designed so that the foot
brake pedal must be depressed be-
fore shifting from P (Park) to any driv-
ing position while the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
The shift lever cannot be moved out
of the P (Park) position and into any
of the other positions if the ignition
switch is placed in the LOCK or OFF
position.

2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed

and move the shift lever to a driving
position.

3. Release the parking brake and foot

brake pedal, and then gradually start
the vehicle in motion.

DRIVING THE VEHICLE

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5-19

WARNING

∙ Do not depress the accelerator pedal

while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive) or M
(Manual shift mode) position. Always
depress the brake pedal until shifting
is completed. Failure to do so could
cause you to lose control and have an
accident.

∙ Cold engine idle speed is high, so use

caution when shifting into a forward
or reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.

∙ Do not downshift abruptly on slippery

roads. This may cause a loss of
control.

∙ Never shift to either the P (Park) or R

(Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D
(Drive) position while the vehicle is re-
versing. This could cause an accident
or damage the transmission.

CAUTION

∙ To avoid possible damage to your ve-

hicle, when stopping the vehicle on an
uphill grade, do not hold the vehicle by
depressing the accelerator pedal. The
foot brake should be used for this
purpose.

∙ Except in an emergency, do not shift

to the N (Neutral) position while driv-
ing. Coasting with the transmission in
the N (Neutral) position may cause se-
rious damage to the transmission.

Shifting

After starting the hybrid system, fully de-
press the brake pedal, press the shift lever
button and move the shift lever from the P
(Park) position to any of the desired shift
positions.

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WARNING

Apply the parking brake if the shift lever
is in any position while the hybrid sys-
tem is not running. Failure to do so
could cause the vehicle to move unex-
pectedly or roll away and result in seri-
ous

personal

injury

property

damage.

CAUTION

Use the P (Park) or R (Reverse) position
only when the vehicle is completely
stopped.

P (Park)

CAUTION

To prevent transmission damage, use
the P (Park) position only when the ve-
hicle is completely stopped.

Use the P (Park) shift lever position when
the vehicle is parked or when starting the
hybrid system. Make sure the vehicle is
completely stopped. The brake pedal
must be depressed and the shift lever
button pressed in to move the shift lever
from N (Neutral) or any drive position to P
(Park). Apply the parking brake. When park-

ing on a hill, apply the parking brake first,
then move the shift lever to the P (Park)
position.

R (Reverse)

CAUTION

To prevent transmission damage, use
the R (Reverse) position only when the
vehicle is completely stopped.

Use the R (Reverse) position to back up.
Make

sure

the

vehicle

completely

stopped before selecting the R (Reverse)
position. The brake pedal must be de-
pressed and the shift lever button
pressed to move the shift lever from P
(Park), N (Neutral) or any drive position to
R (Reverse).

N (Neutral)

Neither forward nor reverse gear is en-
gaged. The hybrid system can be started in
this position. You may shift to N (Neutral)
and restart a stalled hybrid system while
the vehicle is moving.

D (Drive)

Use this position for all normal forward
driving.

Manual shift mode

When the shift lever is in the manual shift
gate, the transmission is ready for the
manual shift mode. Shift ranges can be
selected manually by moving the shift le-
ver up or down. To cancel manual shift
mode, return the shift lever to the D (Drive)
position. The transmission returns to auto-
matic driving mode.

When the shift lever is shifted from D (Drive)
to the manual shift gate with the vehicle
stopped or while driving, the transmission
enters the manual shift mode. Shift ranges
can be selected manually. In the manual
shift mode, the shift range is displayed on
the position indicator in the meter. When
moving the shift lever to the manual shift
gate, the position indicator displays 1 (1st)
up to 7 (7th) depending on vehicle speed.

Shift ranges up or down one by one as
follows:

⇔ 2 ⇔ 3 ⇔ 4 ⇔ 5 ⇔ 6 ⇔ 7

7 (7th)

Use this position for all normal forward
driving at highway speeds.

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6 (6th) and 5 (5th)

Use this position when driving up long
slopes, or for engine braking when driving
down long slopes.

4 (4th), 3 (3rd) and 2 (2nd)

Use these positions for hill climbing or en-
gine braking on downhill grades.

1 (1st)

Use this position when climbing steep hills
slowly or when driving slowly, or for maxi-
mum engine braking on steep downhill
grades.

∙ Remember not to drive at high speeds

for extended periods of time in lower
than

7th

gear.

This

reduces

fuel

economy.

When shifting up

Move the shift lever to the + (up) side. (Shifts
to higher range.)

When shifting down

Move the shift lever to the

⫺ (down) side.

(Shifts to lower range.)

∙ The transmission will automatically

downshift the gears. (For example, if you
select the 3rd range, the transmission
will shift down between the 3rd and 1st
gears.)

∙ Moving the shift lever rapidly to the

same side twice will shift the ranges in
succession.

When canceling the manual shift mode

Return the shift lever to the D (Drive) posi-
tion to return the transmission to the nor-
mal driving mode.

∙ In the manual shift mode, the trans-

mission may not shift to the selected
gear. This helps maintain driving per-
formance and reduces the chance of
vehicle damage or loss of control.

∙ When this situation occurs, the Con-

tinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
position indicator light will blink and
the chime will sound.

∙ In the manual shift mode, the trans-

mission may shift up automatically to
a higher range than selected if the
engine speed is too high. When the
vehicle speed decreases, the trans-
mission automatically shifts down
and shifts to 1st gear before the ve-
hicle comes to a stop.

∙ CVT operation is limited to automatic

drive mode when CVT fluid tempera-
ture is extremely low even if manual
shift mode is selected. This is not a mal-
function. When CVT fluid warms up,
manual mode can be selected.

∙ When the CVT fluid temperature is high,

the shift range may upshift in lower
rpm than usual. This is not a malfunc-
tion.

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Shift lock release

If the battery charge is low or discharged,
the shift lever may not be moved from the
P (Park) position even with the brake pedal
depressed and the shift lever button
pressed. To move the shift lever, perform
the following procedure:

1. Place the ignition switch in the OFF or

LOCK position.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Remove the shift lock release cover us-

ing a suitable tool.

4. Push down the shift lock release using

a suitable tool.

5. Press the shift lever button and move

the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position
while holding down the shift lock re-
lease. The vehicle may be moved to the
desired location. Replace the removed
shift lock release cover after the opera-
tion. If the shift lever cannot be moved
out of the P (Park) position, have the
Continuously

Variable

Transmission

system checked as soon as possible. It
is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.

WARNING

If the shift lever cannot be moved from
the P (Park) position while the engine is
running and the brake pedal is de-
pressed, the stop lights may not work.
Malfunctioning stop lights could cause
an accident injuring yourself and others.

Accelerator downshift
— in D (Drive) position —

For passing or hill climbing, depress the
accelerator pedal to the floor. This shifts
the transmission down into a lower gear,
depending on the vehicle speed.

High fluid temperature protection
mode

This transmission has a high fluid tem-
perature protection mode. If the fluid tem-
perature becomes too high (for example,
when climbing steep grades in high tem-
peratures with heavy loads, such as when
towing a trailer), engine power and, under
some conditions, vehicle speed will be de-
creased

automatically

reduce

the

chance of transmission damage. Vehicle
speed can be controlled with the accelera-
tor pedal, but the engine and vehicle speed
may be limited.

Fail-safe

If the vehicle is driven under extreme
conditions, such as excessive wheel
spinning and subsequent hard braking,
the fail-safe system may be activated.
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
may come on to indicate the fail-safe
mode is activated. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL)” in the “Instruments and con-
trols” section of this manual. This will oc-
cur even if all electrical circuits are func-
tioning properly. In this case, place the
ignition switch in the OFF position and
wait for 10 seconds. Then push the

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