Inspection Mode: Description

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Infiniti M35h. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

When the engine is warm and the Li-ion battery is sufficiently charged, the engine automatically stops when the vehicle is stopped. For this reason, when continuous engine operation is required, it is necessary to use inspection mode.
When turning the vehicle wheels on a chassis dynamometer or similar equipment, it is necessary to use inspection mode to change the vehicle to suitable conditions.

Inspection mode	Primary purpose	Control	Combination meter		Reference
Inspection mode	Primary purpose	Control	Hybrid system warning lamp	12-volt battery charge warning lamp	Reference
Inspection mode 1	Example: inspections that are performed with no load on the engine	Disengage clutch 1 to eliminate any load on the engine. (P position only) Operate the engine continuously.	Blink	-	INSPECTION MODE 1
Inspection mode 2	Example: driving on a 2-axle chassis dynamometer	Change the balance of the regenerative brake at the front and rear wheels.	-	Blink	INSPECTION MODE 2
Inspection mode 3	Example: driving on a 4-axle chassis dynamometer	Prohibit slope estimation.	Blink	Blink	INSPECTION MODE 3
Inspection mode 5	Example: driving using the engine only	Operate the engine continuously.	-	-	INSPECTION MODE 5
CAUTION: If maintenance mode 1 is engaged when the Li-ion battery level is low, then in order to engage clutch 1 and charge the battery from the engine, use CONSULT "EV/HEV" "DATA MONITOR" mode and check that the "HV BATTERY LEVEL" reading is 50% or more, or else use the "Li-ion battery state of charge" in the information display on the combination meter and check that the battery level is 50% or more. Check that the engine coolant temperature is 70 °C (158 °F) or more.