Nissan Juke Hybrid 2024 Owners Manual
2.9. When the vehicle starts the engine
In the hybrid system, the engine may run under the following conditions:
When selecting Sport mode.
When the Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery charge is low (to generate electric power).
When depressing the accelerator pedal strongly
When driving on a long downhill (to generate deceleration without using fuel).
When the engine is cold (to warm up the engine).
When opening the bonnet with the hybrid system running (to avoid an accident when performing maintenance).
When turning on the air conditioner.
When engine start is required by maintenance mode.
When the accelerator pedal is depressed while the vehicle is stationary and hybrid gearbox is in P (Park) position.
When the Li-ion battery is fully charged and regeneration is continued the electric motor may turn the engine to dissipate the excess electricity generated. In this mode the engine is not using fuel, this will maintain vehicle control.