UNIQUE HYBRID CHARACTERISTICS
The Altima Hybrid vehicle has unique characteristics. Some of the unique features of this vehicle are:
If the READY light is on, you can begin driving even when the gasoline engine is not running.
The gasoline engine may shut off while driving or stopping.
The vehicle may not run if the high voltage battery is discharged.
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 when the needle points within the
normal range zone
01
.
ENERGY MONITORS (vehicles with navigation)
Energy flow for various operating modes can be displayed on the navigation system monitor. The
screen must be set to the Energy Flow mode or the Energy/Fuel History mode.
ENERGY FLOW MODE
This is a representative example of the Energy
Flow display. The Energy Flow display might vary,
depending on the operating condition of the
vehicle. The graphic does not reflect the actual
motion of the vehicle.
The Energy Flow will display:
When the vehicle is powered only by the electric (traction) motor.
When the vehicle is powered by both the electric (traction) motor and the gasoline engine.
When the vehicle is powered only by the gasoline engine.
When the vehicle is regenerating and charging the high voltage battery.
When there is no energy flow in the vehicle.
POWER METER
The power meter indicates the total amount of power the Hybrid
System is producing to move the vehicle. In the start position, the
READY light illuminates and the vehicle can be started and driven.
When the power meter is in the
01
range, the Hybrid System high
voltage battery is being charged.
NOTE: The maximum power output may be reduced when the outside
temperature is extremely high or low, or when climbing hills.
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