2019 NISSAN LEAF Owner´s Manual

P (Park):
Use this shif t position when the vehicle is
parked or when placing the vehicle in the
READY to drive position. Make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped.In order to
switch to the P (Park) position, push the P
(Park) position switch as shown in the
illustration above once the vehicle has
come to a complete stop. If the P (Park)
position switch is pushed while the ve-
hicle is in motion, a chime sounds and
the current shif t position is maintained.
Af ter switching to the P (Park) position, ap-
ply the parking brake. When parking on a
hill, apply the parking brake first while keep- ing the foot brake pedal depressed then
push the P (Park) position switch and place
the vehicle in the P (Park) position. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Parking brake”
in this section.
NOTE:
•
While the vehicle is stationary, if the
shif t position is placed in any position
other than the P (Park) position when
the power switch is set to OFF, it will
automatically switch to the P (Park) po-
sition.
• If the P (Park) position switch is pushed
while sliding the shif t lever, the shif t po-
sition will not switch to the P (Park) po-
sition. When pushing the P (Park) posi-
tion switch be sure to first allow the
shif t lever to return to its center posi-
tion. R (Reverse):
Use this position to back up. Make sure that
the vehicle is completely stopped before
selecting the R (Reverse) position.
If the ve-
hicle is placed in the D (Drive) position
while reversing, the chime will sound and
the vehicle will switch into the N (Neutral)
position.
N (Neutral):
Neither forward nor reverse gear is en-
gaged. The vehicle can be placed in the
READY to drive position in this position.
Do not shif t to the N (Neutral) position while
driving. The regenerative brake system
does not operate in the N (Neutral) position.
However, the vehicle brakes will still stop
the car.
D (Drive):
Use this position for all normal forward
driving. If the vehicle is placed in the D
(Drive) position while reversing, the
chime will sound and the vehicle will
switch into the N (Neutral) position.
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B mode:
The B mode engages the regenerative
braking system more aggressively on
downhill slopes, and helps reduce brake
use. It is activated by moving the shif t lever
lef t and down. The shif t lever will then re-
turn to the center position. For additional
information, refer to “Brake system” in this
section.
WARNING
• Be sure the parking brake is released before driving. Failure to do so could
cause brake failure and lead to an
accident.
• Do not release the parking brake from outside the vehicle.
• To help avoid risk of injury or death through unintended operation of
the vehicle and/or its systems, do
not leave children, people who re-
quire the assistance of others or
pets unattended in your vehicle. Ad-
ditionally, the temperature inside a
closed vehicle on a warm day can
quickly become high enough to
cause a significant risk of injury or
death to people and pets.
• When leaving the vehicle, apply the parking brake and push the P (Park)
position switch on the shif t lever.
PEDAL TYPE
To engage: Firmly depress the parking
brake.
To release:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake.
2. Move the shif t lever to the P (Park) position.
3. Firmly depress the parking brake pedal and it will release.
4. Before driving, be sure the brake warn- ing light goes out.
PARKING BRAKE
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SWITCH TYPE (MODELS WITH
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE
SYSTEM)
The electronic parking brake can be ap-
plied or released automatically or by oper-
ating the electronic parking brake switch.
Automatic operation
The electronic parking brake is automati-
cally released as soon as the vehicle starts
and the accelerator pedal is depressed.
In order for the electronic parking brake to
disable when the driver pushes the accelera-
tor, the driver’s seat belt must be fastened.
WARNING
• The electronic parking brake will not be automatically applied when the
EV system is stopped without using
the power switch (for example, by EV
system stalling).
• Before leaving the vehicle, move the shif t lever to the P (Park) position
and check that the electronic park-
ing brake indicator light (
or
PARK) is illuminated to confirm that
the electronic parking brake is ap-
plied. The electronic parking brake
indicator light (
or PARK) will re-
main on for a period of time af ter the
driver’s door is locked.
CAUTION
When parking in an area where the
outside temperature is below 32°F
(0°C), the parking brake, if applied, may
freeze in place and may be difficult to
release.
For safe parking, it is recommended
that you place the shif t lever in the P
(Park) position and securely block the
wheels.
NOTE:
• If a malfunction occurs in the electronic
parking brake system (for example,
due to battery discharge), it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certi-
fied LEAF dealer.
• If the shif t lever is moved to the P (Park)
position when the brake force is main-
tained by the automatic brake hold
function, the electronic parking brake
will apply automatically.
• If the driver’s seat belt is unfastened
when the brake force is maintained by
the automatic brake hold function, the
electronic parking brake will apply au-
tomatically.
• When the ICC system (if so equipped) is
canceled under the following condi-
tions at a standstill, the electronic park-
ing brake is automatically activated:
– Any door is open.
– The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
– Your vehicle has been stopped by the ICC system for approximately
3 minutes or longer.
– The shif t lever is not in the D (Drive) position or B mode.
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– The Vehicle Dynamic Control systemis turned off.
– When distance measurement be- comes impaired due to adhesion of
dirt or obstruction to the sensor.
– When the radar signal is temporarily interrupted.
Manual operation
The electronic parking brake will not be au-
tomatically applied if the EV system is
stopped without using the power switch
(for example, by EV system stalling). In such
a case, you have to apply the parking brake
manually.
To apply: Pull the switch up
1. The indica-
tor light
Awill illuminate.
To release: With the power switch in the ON
position, depress the brake pedal and push
the switch down
2. The indicator lightA
will turn off.
Before driving, check that the electronic
parking brake indicator light (
or PARK)
goes out. For additional information, refer
to “Warning lights, indicator lights and au-
dible reminders” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual.
NOTE:
• A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is
driven without releasing the parking
brake. For additional information, refer
to “Warning lights, indicator lights and
audible reminders” in the “Instruments
and controls” section of this manual.
• While the electronic parking brake is ap-
plied or released, an operating sound is
heard from the lower side of the rear
seat. This is normal and does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
• When the electronic parking brake is
frequently applied and released in a
short period of time, the parking brake
may not operate in order to prevent the
parking brake system from overheat-
ing. If this occurs, operate the electronic
parking brake switch again af ter wait-
ing approximately 1 minute.
• If the electronic parking brake must be
applied while driving in an emergency,
pull up and hold the electronic parking
brake switch. When you release the
electronic parking brake switch, the
parking brake will be released. •
While pulling up the electronic parking
brake switch during driving, the parking
brake is applied and a chime sounds.
The electronic parking brake indicator
light (
or PARK) in the meter and in
the electronic parking brake switch illu-
minates. This does not indicate a mal-
function. The electronic parking brake
indicator light (
or PARK) in the me-
ter and in the electronic parking brake
switch turns off when the parking brake
is released.
• When pulling the electronic parking
brake switch up with the power switch
in the OFF or ACC position, the elec-
tronic parking brake switch indicator
light will continue to illuminate for a
short period of time.
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WARNING
Never rely solely on the e-Pedal sys-
tem, as there is a performance limit to
the system function. Always drive
carefully and attentively. The brake
pedal should be operated to slow or
stop the vehicle, depending on traffic
or road conditions.
The e-Pedal system enables the driver to
slow or stop the vehicle or to keep the ve-
hicle stopped by operating only the accel-
erator pedal. This system helps to keep the
driver from moving his/her foot between
the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal.
E-PEDAL SYSTEM OPERATION
1. Acceleration
2. Deceleration (instead of brake pedal)
3. Making a stop (instead of brake pedal
When the e-Pedal system is activated, the
regenerative brake is enhanced and the
driver can adjust the vehicle speed by only
depressing or returning the accelerator
pedal. When you release (take your foot off )
the accelerator pedal, the vehicle slows
down and comes to a stop smoothly with-
out depressing the brake pedal. Af ter a
stop, the vehicle remains at a stop auto-
matically.
E-PEDAL SYSTEM
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To activate or deactivate the e-Pedal sys-
tem, place the power switch in the ON po-
sition and pull the e-Pedal switch located
on the center console. The e-Pedal system
turns on or off each time the e-Pedal
switch is pulled. (The e-Pedal indicator in
the vehicle information display shows the
status of the e-Pedal system.)
To turn the e-Pedal system off while the
vehicle is stopped by the e-Pedal system,
depress the brake pedal and then pull the
e-Pedal switch.
NOTE:
•When the e-Pedal system is switched
on or off, the degree of vehicle decelera-
tion changes.
• The e-Pedal system automatically turns
off when the EV system restarts.
• To keep the e-Pedal system activated
even af ter the EV system restarts, turn
on “Retain Mode” in the “Driver Assis-
tance” menu of the vehicle information
display. For additional information, re-
fer to “Vehicle information display ” in
the “Instruments and controls” section
of this manual.
• The setting for “Retain Mode” does not
reset af ter selecting “Factory Reset” in
the “Settings” menu of the vehicle infor-
mation display. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Vehicle information dis-
play ” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.
When the e-Pedal system is activated, the
characteristics of the accelerator pedal
change significantly and the accelerator
pedal operates differently than a conven-
tional accelerator pedal operates. Be sure
to confirm the status of the e-Pedal system in the vehicle information display before
driving.
The e-Pedal system provides the following
driving features:
When driving and stopping the vehicle:
• Depressing or returning the accelerator
pedal changes the degree of acceleration
and deceleration accordingly.
• Returning the accelerator pedal gener- ates more deceleration than normal. (The
maximum deceleration changes accord-
ing to the vehicle speed.)
• Releasing (taking your foot off ) the accel- erator pedal reduces the vehicle speed
until the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The vehicle’s brake lights illuminate when the deceleration level reaches an ordinary
braking operation.
If the deceleration is not sufficient when the
accelerator pedal is returned or released,
depress the brake pedal. The brake pedal
can be operated to reduce the vehicle
speed in the same way as normal even
when the e-Pedal system is activated.
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When restarting the vehicle:
• Af ter the vehicle comes to a stop by thee-Pedal system function, the vehicle re-
mains at a stop as long as the accelerator
pedal is released.
• The vehicle’s brake lights remain illumi- nated when the vehicle is stopped by the
e-Pedal system.
• Depress the accelerator pedal to start the vehicle again from a stop.
When the vehicle needs to be stopped for a
certain period of time, place the vehicle in
the P (Park) position and apply the parking
brake.
CAUTION
When the e-Pedal system is turned off,
remember to depress the brake pedal
firmly to prevent the vehicle from mov-
ing with the shif t lever in any position
other than P (Park). When backing up the vehicle:
• With the shif t lever in the R (Reverse)
position, operating the accelerator pedal
adjusts the vehicle speed (acceleration,
deceleration, or stopping) in the same way
as the D (Drive) position.
Other driving tips for the e-Pedal
system:
• For smooth deceleration when the e-Pedal system is activated, it is recom-
mended that you adjust the accelerator
pedal by either depressing or returning,
not releasing, the pedal.
• Moving the shif t lever from D (Drive) to B mode or from B mode to D (Drive) does
not affect the e-Pedal system feature.
• The e-Pedal system does not function un- der the following conditions: – When the vehicle is placed in the P(Park) or N (Neutral) position
– When cruise control (if so equipped), ProPILOT Assist (if so equipped), or
Automatic Emergency Braking (if so
equipped) operates
E-PEDAL SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limita-
tions for the e-Pedal system. Failure to
operate the vehicle in accordance with
these system limitations could result
in serious injury or death.
• If the “Press brake pedal to prevent rolling” warning message appears in
the vehicle information display, de-
press the brake pedal. The vehicle
may start moving.
• If the deceleration force provided by the e-Pedal system is not sufficient,
depress the brake pedal.
• If the vehicle starts to move while it is stopped by the e-Pedal system,
depress the brake pedal immedi-
ately.
• Under the following conditions, place the vehicle in the P (Park) posi-
tion and make sure the parking
brake is securely applied. The ve-
hicle may start moving suddenly.
– When getting in and out of the ve-hicle
– When loading and unloading the vehicle
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– When stopping the vehicle for along period of time
• Under the following conditions, the e-Pedal system may not decelerate
or stop the vehicle sufficiently. De-
press the brake pedal whenever
necessary.
– When excessively heavy baggageis loaded in the vehicle
– When driving on steep downhill roads
– When driving on icy roads
• On a slope, the e-Pedal system may not stop the vehicle completely or
may not keep the vehicle stopped.
Depress the brake pedal whenever
necessary.CAUTION
• Turn the e-Pedal system off and place the vehicle in the N (Neutral)
position under the following condi-
tions:
– When the vehicle enters an auto-matic car wash
– When the vehicle is towed
• Be careful not to operate the e-Pedal switch mistakenly or unintention-
ally.
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
If the e-Pedal system malfunctions, the “e-
Pedal system failure! Press brake pedal to
slow or stop” warning message appears in
the vehicle information display. When the
warning message appears, the e-Pedal
system will be turned off automatically.
Have the system checked as soon as pos-
sible. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this ser-
vice.
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