Nissan X-Trail e-POWER 2023 Owners Manual

2.6.2.1. Noise and vibration

After the e-POWER system is activated, the following noises and vibrations that are unique to the e-POWER system may occur. This does not indicate a malfunction.

  • Electric motor noise from the engine compartment

  • Noise and vibration when the engine starts or stops running

  • Operating noise or electric motor noise when releasing the accelerator pedal or depressing the brake pedal

  • Engine noise due to rapid acceleration

  • Fan noise from under the front seat

  • Noise from the vehicle in order to alert pedestrians to the presence of an approaching vehicle. See

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Higher engine idling speed is set for this vehicle, compared to the one for a conventional petrol engine model. This is to charge the Li-ion battery with the engine during idling, and it is not a malfunction.

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