jump start terminals NISSAN PATHFINDER HYBRID 2015 Owners Manual

Before attempting to jump start the vehicle, make
sure the fuel tank is not empty and the correct
starting procedure is followed. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Starting the NISSAN PURE-
DRIVE™ 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.
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 accesso-
ries such as the audio system come on. Push the
ignition switch to turn the hybrid system on.
If any of the following conditions occur, the 12-
volt battery might discharge:
●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.Check the following if you notice any of the above
conditions:
1. Check that the 12-volt battery terminals are
tight and clean. For additional information,
refer to “12-volt Battery” in the “Mainte-
nance 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. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Jump starting” in
this section.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 posi-
tion.
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.
IF THE VEHICLE DOES NOT START
6-10In case of emergency