2013 Nissan Leaf Owner's Manual - Page 293

BEFORE STARTING THE EV (ELECTRIC VEHICLE) SYSTEM 4. Push the power switch while depressing the brake pedal within 10 seconds after the chime sounds. The power switch position changes to READY to drive mode. After step 3 is performed, if the power switch is pushed without depressing the brake pedal, the power switch position will change to ACC. • Make sure that the area around the vehicle is clear. • Check fluid levels such as coolant, brake fluid, and window washer fluid as frequently as possible. • Check that all windows and lights are clean. • Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition. Also check tires for proper inflation. • Check that all doors are closed. • Position the seat and adjust the head restraints. • Adjust the inside and outside mirrors. • Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to do likewise. • Check the operation of the warning lights when the power switch is pushed to the ON position. (See ЉWarning/indicator lights and audible remindersЉ in the ЉInstruments and controlsЉ section.) STARTING THE EV (ELECTRIC VEHICLE) SYSTEM 1. Confirm the parking brake is applied. 2. Confirm that the vehicle is in the P (Park) position. The EV (Electric Vehicle) is designed not to operate unless the shift lever is in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) positions. The Intelligent Key must be carried with you when operating the power switch. 3. Depress the brake pedal and push the power switch to place the EV (Electric Vehicle) system in the READY to drive position. To place the vehicle in the READY to drive position immediately, push and release the power switch while depressing the brake pedal with the power switch in any position. The READY to drive indicator light in the meter illuminates. 4. To stop the EV (Electric Vehicle) system, push the P (Park) position switch on the shift lever, and push the power switch to the OFF position. NOTE: • When the power switch is pushed to the ACC or ON position or READY to drive mode by the above procedure, the Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator appears on the dot matrix liquid crystal display even if the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. This is not a malfunction. To stop the warning indicator from blinking, touch the power switch with the Intelligent Key again. • If the Intelligent Key system battery discharge indicator appears on the dot matrix liquid crystal display, replace the battery as soon as possible. See ؆Intelligent key battery replacement؆ in the ؆Maintenance and do-it-yourself؆ section. 5-10 Starting and driving