2019 NISSAN LEAF brake

NOTE:
•If the vehicle does not go into the READY
to drive position (when the power switch
is pushed and the brake pedal is de-
pressed), jump-start the vehicle to place
the power switch in the READY to drive
position. For additional information, refer
to “Jump starting” in the “In case of emer-
gency ” section of this manual.
•Do not jump-start the vehicle if the con-
ditions below occur. Have the system
checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for
this service:
– If the 12-volt charge warning light turns off when the vehicle is in the
READY to drive mode, the 12-volt bat-
tery may be discharged or there may
be a malfunction in the 12-volt bat-
tery related system.
– If the 12-volt charge warning light continues to illuminate when the ve-
hicle is in the READY to drive mode,
there may be a malfunction in the
DC/DC converter. Have the system
checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer
for this service.
orAnti-lock
Braking System
(ABS) warning
light
When the power switch is in the ON or
READY to drive position, the Anti-lock Brak-
ing System (ABS) warning light illuminates
and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is
operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the power switch is in the READY to drive
position, or while driving, it may indicate the
ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for
this service.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system
then operates normally, but without anti-
lock assistance. For additional information,
refer to “Brake system” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Approaching Vehicle
Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) system OFF warning
light
The Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedes-
trians (VSP) system OFF warning light is
located on the instrument panel.
This light comes on if there is a malfunction
in the VSP system.
If the VSP system OFF warning light illumi-
nates while the power switch is in the ON
position, or in the READY to drive position, it
may indicate the VSP system is not func-
tioning properly. Have the system checked.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service.
For additional information, refer to “Ap-
proaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) system” in the “EV overview” section of
this manual.
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Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) system
warning light (if so
equipped)
This light comes on when the power switch
is placed in the ON position. It turns off af ter
the EV system is started.
This light illuminates when the AEB system
is set to OFF on the meter display.
If the light illuminates when the AEB sys-
tem is on, it may indicate that the system is
unavailable. For additional information, re-
fer to “Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection
system warning light (if so
equipped)
This light comes on when the power switch
is placed in the ON position. It turns off af ter
the EV system is started.This light illuminates when the AEB with
Pedestrian Detection system is set to OFF
in the vehicle information display.
If the light illuminates when the AEB with
Pedestrian Detection system is on, it may
indicate that the system is unavailable. For
additional information, refer to “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian
Detection” and “Intelligent Forward Colli-
sion Warning (I-FCW)” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Brake system warning
light (yellow)
This light functions for both the coopera-
tive regenerative brake and the electroni-
cally driven intelligent brake systems.
When the power switch is placed in the ON
position or in the READY to drive position,
the light remains illuminated for about 2 or
3 seconds. If the light illuminates at any
other time, it may indicate that the coop-
erative regenerative brake and/or the elec-
tronically driven intelligent brake systems
are not functioning properly. Have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this
service.
If
the BRAKE warning light (red) also illumi-
nates, stop the vehicle immediately and
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer for this service. For additional
information, refer to “Brake system” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this manual.
WARNING
• Pressing the brake pedal when the power switch position is not in the
ON or READY to drive position and/or
low brake fluid level may increase
the stopping distance and braking
will require greater pedal effort as
well as pedal travel.
• If the brake fluid level is below the minimum or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked. It is
recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this
service.
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• The cooperative regenerative brakesystem may not be working prop-
erly if the brake system warning
light illuminates when the READY to
drive indicator light is ON. If you
judge it to be safe, drive carefully to
the nearest service station for re-
pairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle
towed because driving could be
dangerous.
orBrake warning
light (red)
When the power switch is placed in the ON
position or in the READY to drive position,
the light remains illuminated for about a
few seconds. If the light illuminates at any
other time, it may indicate that the hydrau-
lic brake system is not functioning properly.
If the BRAKE warning light illuminates, stop
the vehicle immediately and have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this
service. Parking brake indicator:
When the power switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on when the park-
ing brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
When the power switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the light warns of a low brake fluid
level. If this warning light illuminates, the
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
light and the brake system warning light
(yellow) also illuminate.
If the light illuminates while the power
switch is in the READY to drive position with
the parking brake not applied, stop the ve-
hicle and perform the following items.
1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake fluid is
necessary, add fluid and have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer
for this service. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Brake fluid” in the “Mainte-
nance and do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual. 2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
warning system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer for this service.
WARNING
• Your brake system may not be work- ing properly if the warning light is
on. Driving could be dangerous. If
you judge the brake system to be
safe, drive carefully to the nearest
service station for repairs. Other-
wise, have your vehicle towed be-
cause driving it could be dangerous.
• Pressing the brake pedal when the power switch position is not in the
ON or READY to drive position and/or
low brake fluid level may increase
the stopping distance and braking
will require greater pedal effort as
well as pedal travel.
• If the brake fluid level is below the minimum or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked. It is
recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this
service.
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Electronic parking brake
system warning light
(yellow) (if so equipped)
The electronic parking brake system warn-
ing light function for the electronic braking
brake system. When the power switch is
placed in the ON position, the light illumi-
nates for a few seconds. If the warning light
illuminates at any other time, it may indi-
cate that the electronic parking brake
system is not function properly. Have the
system checked immediately. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer for this service.
Electric shif t control
system warning light
This light illuminates to warn when a mal-
function occurs in the electric shif t control
system. When the master warning light illu-
minates, the chime sounds and the mes-
sage, “When parked apply parking brake”, is
displayed on the vehicle information dis-
play.
When the power switch is in the OFF posi-
tion, the chime sounds continuously. Make
sure the parking brake is applied.Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer for this service.
Electric Vehicle (EV)
system warning light
This light illuminates if there is a malfunc-
tion in the following systems. Have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this
service.
• Traction motor and inverter system
• Charge port or on board charger
• Li-ion battery system
• Cooling system
• Shif t control system
• Emergency shut off system is activated.
For additional information, refer to “Emer-
gency shut-off system” in the “EV over-
view” section of this manual.
Low tire pressure warning
light
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS) that moni-
tors the tire pressure of all tires. The low tire pressure warning light warns
of low tire pressure or indicates that the
TPMS is not functioning properly.
Af ter the power switch is placed in the ON
position, this light illuminates for about
1 second and then turns off.
Low tire pressure warning
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate.
The “Low Tire Pressure — Add Air” warning
also appears on the vehicle information
display.
When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust the
tire pressure to the recommended COLD
tire pressure shown on the Tire and Load-
ing Information label. The low tire pressure
warning light does not automatically turn
off when the tire pressure is adjusted. Af ter
the tire is inflated to the recommended
pressure, the vehicle must be driven at
speeds above 16 mph (25 km/h) to activate
the TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure
warning light. Use a tire pressure gauge to
check the tire pressure.
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Supplemental air bag
warning light
Af ter turning the power switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light will illuminate. The supplemental air
bag warning light will turn off af ter about
7 seconds if the supplemental front air bag
and supplemental side air bag, curtain
side-impact air bag systems and/or pre-
tensioner seat belt are operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and pretensioner systems need servicing
and your vehicle must be taken to your
nearest NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
•
The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on af ter approximately 7 seconds.
• The supplemental air bag warning lightflashes intermittently.
• The supplemental air bag warning light does not illuminate at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the Supple-
mental Restraint Systems and/or the pre-
tensioners may not function properly. For additional information, refer to “Supple-
mental restraint system (SRS)” in the “Safety
— Seats, seat belts and supplemental re-
straint system” section of this manual.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and/or pretensioner systems will not
operate in an accident. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer as soon as possible for this ser-
vice.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle
information display” in this section.
orElectronic parking
brake indicator light
When the power switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on when the park-
ing brake is applied.
Exterior light indicator light
This indicator illuminates when the head-
light switch is turned to the AUTO,
or
position and the front parking lights,
side marker lights, tail and license plate
lights are on. The indicator turns off when
these lights are turned off.
Front fog light indicator light
(if so equipped)
The front fog indicator light illuminates
when the front fog lights are on. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Fog light switch”
in this section.
Front passenger air bag
status light
The front passenger air bag status light
(located on the center of the instrument
panel) will be lit and the passenger front air
bag will be turned off depending on how
the front passenger seat is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light op-
eration, refer to “NISSAN Advanced Air Bag
System (front seats)” in the “Safety — Seats,
seat belts and supplemental restraint sys-
tem” section of this manual.
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Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF indicator light
This light illuminates when the Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) is turned off in the
vehicle information display. This indicates
that the VDC system is not operating. For
additional information, refer to “Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) system” in the “Start-
ing and driving” section of this manual.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a brake pad requires re-
placement, it will make a high pitched
scraping sound when the vehicle is in mo-
tion. This scraping sound will first occur
only when the brake pedal is depressed.
Af ter more wear of the brake pad, the
sound will always be heard even if the
brake pedal is not depressed. Have the
brakes checked as soon as possible if the
warning sound is heard.
Electric shif t control system
reminder chime
If an improper shif t operation is performed,
for safety reasons a chime will sound and
at the same time, depending on the condi-
tions, the operation will be canceled or the
shif t position will switch to the N (Neutral)
position.
For additional information, refer to “Driving
the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
Key reminder chime
A chime will sound if the driver's side door is
opened while the power switch is pushed
to the ON or ACC position.
Make sure that the power switch is pushed
to the OFF position, and take the Intelligent
Key with you when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
The light reminder chime will sound when
the driver side door is opened with the light
switch in the
orposition, and
the power switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK
position. Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chime
(if so equipped)
A chime sounds if the parking brake is set
and the vehicle is driven. The chime will
stop if the parking brake is released or the
vehicle speed returns to zero.
Power switch reminder chime
The power switch reminder chime will
sound when the driver's door is opened
while the power switch is in the ON or
READY to drive position. Push the power
switch to the OFF position.
Seat belt warning chime
The seat belt warning chime will sound for
about 6 seconds unless the driver’s seat
belt is securely fastened.
12-volt battery charge warning
chime
If the 12-volt battery charge warning light
illuminates, the chime will sound when a
warning message is displayed in the ve-
hicle information display.
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When the chime sounds, immediately stop
the vehicle in a safe location and push the P
(Park) position switch on the shif t lever and
apply the parking brake. The 12-volt battery
charge warning light turns off and the
chime will stop when the parking brake is
applied or the vehicle is placed in the P
(Park) position. Have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service. For
additional information, refer to “12-volt bat-
tery charge warning light” in this section.The vehicle information display is located
to the lef t of the speedometer. It displays
items such as
• Battery information
• Energy economy
• Average vehicle speed
• Driving distance
• Driving time
• Cruise control information
• Intelligent Key information
• Indicators and warnings
HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
The vehicle information display can be
changed by using the
and OK buttons located on the steer-
ing wheel.
1OK Use this button to change or
select items.
2Use these buttons to navigate
the vehicle information display.
3Use this button to return to the
previous menu.
4Use these buttons to navigate
the vehicle information display.
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
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VDC Setting
The VDC setting menu allows the user to
the adjust the VDC settings.
Menu ItemResult
VDC Setting Allows user to turn the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system on or off.
Driver Assistance
The driver assistance menu allows the user
to change the settings for driving, parking,
and braking aids.
Menu Item Result
Steering Assist (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the steering assist feature on or off. For additional information,
refer to “ProPILOT Assist” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Lane Displays the available lane options.
Lane Departure Warning (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the Lane Departure Warning on and off. For additional informa- tion, refer to “Lane Departure Warning (LDW)” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
Lane Departure Prevention (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the Lane Departure Warning on and off. For additional informa- tion, refer to “Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
Blind Spot Displays the available blind spot options.
Blind Spot Warning (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the Blind Spot Warning on and off. For additional information,
refer to “Blind Spot Warning” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Side Indicator Brightness Allows user to set the brightness of the side indicator.
Emergency Brake Displays the available emergency brake options.
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