WARNING
● Ifthe HybridSystemis notinthe READY
mode or is turned off while driving, the
power assist for the steering will not
work. Steering will be harder to
operate.
● When the power steering warning light
illuminates with the Hybrid System in
the READY mode, there will be no
power assist for the steering. You will
still have control of the vehicle but the
steering will be harder to operate. Have
thepower steeringsystem checkedby a
NISSAN dealer.
The power steering system is designed to pro-
vide power assist while driving to operate the
steering wheel with light force.
When the steering wheel is operated repeatedly
or continuously while parking or driving at a very
low speed, the power assist for the steering
wheel will be reduced. This is to prevent over-
heatingof thepower steeringsystem andprotect
it from getting damaged. While the power assist
is reduced,steering wheeloperation willbecome
heavy. Whenthe temperatureof thepower steer-
ing systemgoes down, thepower assist levelwill
return to normal. Avoid repeating such steering
wheel operations that could cause the power
steering system to overheat.
You mayhear asound whenthe steeringwheel is
operated quickly. However, this is not a malfunc-
tion.
If thepower steering warninglight PSilluminates
whilethe HybridSystem isin theREADY mode,it
may indicate the power steering system is not
functioning properly and may need servicing.
Have the power steering system checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
When the power steering warning light illumi-
nates with the Hybrid System in the READY
mode, there willbe no power assist forthe steer-
ing but you willstill have control of the vehicle.At
this time, greater steering effort is required to
operate the steering wheel, especially in sharp
turns and at low speeds.
For additional information see “Electric power
steering warning light” in the “Instruments and
controls” section.
WARNING
Your brake system may not be working
properly if the hydraulic brake warning
light and the electronically controlled
brake system warning light is on. Driving
could be dangerous. If you judge it to be
safe, drive carefully to the nearest service
station for repairs. Otherwise, have your
vehicle towed because driving it could be
dangerous.
BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
Regenerative brake
The Hybrid System changes vehicle motion into
electricity. The electricity is used to recharge the
high voltage battery. When applying the brakes,
you mayhear asound coming fromthe regenera-
tive braking system. This is a normal operating
characteristic of a hybrid vehicle.
The regenerative braking works in the following
conditions:
1. When the accelerator pedal is released, the
Hybrid System makes electricity while the
vehicle slows down during coasting.
2. Whenthe brake pedalis depressedwith the
shift selector in “D” or “B”.
POWER STEERING BRAKE SYSTEM
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