Nissan X-Trail e-POWER 2023 Owners Manual
8.8.1.3. Neutral hold mode function
This function enables you to turn off the engine with the vehicle in the N (Neutral) position. While this function is activated, the vehicle can be moved by pushing with hand even if the power switch is in the “OFF” position. When using this function, release the electronic parking brake.
Use this function on a level surface only. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move accidentally and could result in a collision or serious personal injury.
When the power switch is placed in the ON position after activating this function, depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle because the shift lever is in the N (Neutral) position.
If this function is not activated regardless of proper operation, transmission may malfunction. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer or qualified workshop for this service.
To activate the Neutral hold mode, perform the following operations.
Push the power switch to start the engine.
Release the electronic parking brake and Automatic brake hold function.
Depress and hold the brake pedal. Slide the shift lever to move the transmission out of the "P" (Park) position.
Push the P position switch.
Slide the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position, and hold it for approximately 0.5 seconds until N appears in the vehicle information display and then return the lever to the central position.
Slide the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position again, and hold it for approximately 0.5 seconds, until a message [Park Gear & Park Brake not Applied] appears in the vehicle information display. (See
.)Place the power switch in the “OFF” position. The e-POWER system will turn off with holding the N (Neutral) position.
To exit the Neutral hold mode, place the vehicle in other than N (Neutral) position.
It is necessary to perform the steps 4 through 6 within approximately 5 seconds and steps 5 and 6 within approximately 0.5 seconds to prevent incorrect operation.
When the power switch is placed in the “OFF” position while the shift lever is in the N (Neutral) position, a message will appear in the vehicle information display. (See
.)If the Neutral hold mode is unavailable, a message will appear in the vehicle information display. (See
.) To activate the Neutral hold mode, wait for a while without shifting operation and then perform the operations again.