Nissan 2009 Altima Hybrid Automobile User Manual


 
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 engine while holding the device
(which may have caused the interference)
separate from the registered key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN rec-
ommends placing the registered key on a sepa-
rate key ring to avoid interference from other
devices.
Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid, and window 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 appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
Lock all doors.
Position seat and adjust head restraints.
Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
Check the operation of warning lights when
the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position. See “Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift selector to P (Park).
The Hybrid System is designed not to
operate if the shift selector is not in the
P (Park) position.
3. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
Depress the brake pedal and push the igni-
tion switch to start the Hybrid System. The
READY light will illuminate on the meter.
NOTE:
When starting the Hybrid System at very
low outside temperatures, the READY light
will flash and it may take longer for the
READY light to illuminate.
The engine may not start even with the
READY light illuminated. Once the
READY light is illuminated you may begin
driving the vehicle.
You may hear a sound in the engine com-
partment when the brake pedal is de-
pressed with the Hybrid System off. This
does not indicate a problem.
When the Hybrid System is started or
stopped, you may hear a sound coming
from the high voltage battery located un-
der the rear seats. This does not indicate
a problem.
BEFORE STARTING THE HYBRID
SYSTEM
STARTING THE HYBRID SYSTEM
5-10 Starting and driving
REVIEW COPY—
2009 Altima Hybrid Electric
(ahv)
Owners Manual—Canadian_French (fr_can)
06/16/08—debbie