ignition NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID 2011 L32A / 4.G Quick Reference Guide

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essential information
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT
This warning light may appear if the high voltage
battery voltage drops due to the shift lever being
left in ( n) neu TRAL or if the high voltage battery
is discharged.

driving your vehicle while the high voltage battery
warning light is illuminated can cause damage to
the battery and cause your vehicle to go into fail
safe mode.

if the light remains on, contact your ni SSAn dealer.
for more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
HYBRID SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT
The Hybrid System warning light comes on when:

The amount of fuel in the tank is getting low.

There is a problem with the traction motor or other
Hybrid System components.
• If the fuel gauge indicates the fuel level is low,
refill the fuel tank immediately. After the fuel tank
is filled, the ignition switch is placed in the O n
position and the Hybrid System is in the R eA dy
mode, the Hybrid System warning light should
turn off.
• If the fuel gauge indicates a sufficient fuel level, or if the Hybrid System warning light comes
on after refilling the tank, there may be a problem with the traction motor or other Hybrid
System components.
• Stop your vehicle immediately and contact your ni SSAn dealer.
for more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.

HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY STATUS METER
The meter indicates the amount of power that is left
in the high voltage battery. The ideal battery charge
is achieved when the needle is within the blue, normal
range zone

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or more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)”
of your Owner’s Manual.
TURNING THE HYBRID SYSTEM ON/OFF
depress the brake pedal.

Move the shift lever to P (PAR k).

Push the ignition switch to the ON position.

The green R eAdy light will illuminate in the meter.

Once the green R eA dy light is illuminated, you may
begin driving the vehicle.
n OTe: it is important to make sure the ni SSAn intelligent
k ey™ is with you (that is, in your pocket or purse).
Tu Rnin G TH e HyBR id SySTe M O ff

Move the shift lever to the P (PAR k) position and
apply the parking brake.

Push the ignition switch to turn the Hybrid System off.
eMeRGency en Gine SHuT Off
To shut off the engine in an emergency situation while driving, perform one of the following procedures:

Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch 3 consecutive times, or

Push and hold the push-button ignition switch for more than 2 seconds.
for more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Turn the headlight control switch
01 to the
position to turn on the front parking, tail, license plate
and instrument panel lights.

Turn the switch
01 to the
position to turn on
the headlights.
for more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)”
of your Owner’s Manual.
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