2013 Nissan Leaf Owner's Manual - Page 291

If the Intelligent Key is within the operating range, it is possible for anyone, even someone who does not carry the Intelligent Key, to push the power switch to start the EV (Electric Vehicle) system. • The cargo area is not included in the operating range but the Intelligent Key may function. • If the Intelligent Key is placed on the instrument panel, inside the glove box or door pocket, the Intelligent Key may not function. • If the Intelligent Key is placed near a door or window outside the vehicle, the Intelligent Key may not function. *: Push while the brake pedal is depressed. A on the power switch illumiThe indicator light ᭺ nates when the power switch is in the ACC or ON position. The power lock is designed so that the power switch position cannot be switched to LOCK until the vehicle is into the P (Park) position. When the power switch cannot be switched to the LOCK position, proceed as follows. 1. Push the P (Park) position switch on the shift lever to place the vehicle in the P (Park) position. 2. Push the power switch to the OFF position. A will The power switch position indicator ᭺ not illuminate. 3. Open the door. The power switch will change to the LOCK position. POWER SWITCH OPERATION When the power switch is pushed without depressing the brake pedal, the power switch position will change as follows. • Push once to change to ACC. • Push two times to change to ON. • Push three times to change to OFF. • Push four times to return to ACC. • Open or close any door to return to LOCK while in the OFF position. POWER SWITCH POSITIONS LOCK (Normal parking position) The power switch can only be locked in this position. The power switch will be unlocked when it is pushed to the ACC position while the driver is carrying the Intelligent Key. 5-8 Starting and driving