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.