Nissan Juke Hybrid 2024 Owners Manual
2.6. Operation of the hybrid system
To start the hybrid system:
Depress the brake pedal and place the ignition switch in the ON position when the hybrid gearbox is in the P (Park) position or N (Neutral) position (P is recommended) to start the hybrid system. (For more details, see
.)The READY to drive indicator light
flashes, then remains illuminated (the hybrid system switches to the READY to drive mode when the indicator light illuminates).
When the READY to drive indicator light illuminates, the vehicle can be driven, even if the petrol engine is not running.
If you use the system with the hybrid system off (ignition switch placed in the ACC position) for a long time, it will discharge the 12-volt battery power, and the hybrid system will not start.
The petrol engine starts and stops automatically. It may stop during low speed driving, deceleration or when the vehicle is stopped.
The petrol engine may automatically run in the following conditions:
The level of remaining charge in the Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery is low. The engine runs to charge the Li-ion battery and to provide power to drive the vehicle.
The temperature of the engine coolant is low.
Based on driving conditions.
The shift lever is shifted to the P (Park) position, the driver’s seat belt is released and the driver’s side door is then opened.
The hybrid system operates as follows based on driving conditions and the Li-ion battery charge.