2013 Nissan Leaf Owner's Manual - Page 154

cooperative regenerative brake and/or the electronically driven intelligent brake systems are not functioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer. If the BRAKE warning light (red) also illuminates, stop the vehicle immediately and contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer. For additional information, see ЉBrakesЉ in the ЉStarting and drivingЉ section. 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 at a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer. • The cooperative regenerative brake system may not be working properly 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 repairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle towed because driving could be dangerous. ing 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 vehicle and perform the following items. 1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake fluid is necessary, add fluid and have the system checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer. See ЉBrake fluidЉ in the ЉMaintenance and do-it-yourselfЉ section. 2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer. WARNING • Your brake system may not be working 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. Otherwise, have your vehicle towed because driving it could be dangerous. or BRAKE 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 hydraulic brake system is not functioning properly. If the BRAKE warning light illuminates, stop the vehicle immediately and contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer. Parking brake indicator: When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the light comes on when the parking brake is applied. Low brake fluid warning light: When the power switch is in the ON position, the light warns of a low brake fluid level. If this warn- Instruments and controls 2-15