2013 Nissan Leaf Owner's Manual - Page 295

matrix liquid crystal display in the meter. • To place the vehicle into the D (Drive) position from the ECO position, move the shift lever into the D (Drive) position. After placing the vehicle in the READY to drive position, fully depress the brake pedal, and move the shift lever to any of the preferred shift positions. If the power switch is placed in the OFF or ACC position for any reason while the shift position is in any position other than the P (Park) position, the power switch cannot be placed in the LOCK position. If the power switch cannot be placed in the LOCK position, perform the following steps. 1. Apply the parking brake when the vehicle is stopped. 2. Place the power switch in the ON position while depressing the foot brake pedal. 3. Press the P position switch and place in the P (Park) position. 4. Place the power switch in the OFF position. 1 located near the shift lever or the dot ᭺ NOTE: The vehicle automatically applies the P (Park) position when the power switch is in the OFF position. WARNING • The shift lever is always in the center position when released. When the power switch is placed in the READY to drive position, the driver needs to confirm that the vehicle is in the P (Park) position. The indicator next to the "P" by the shift lever is illuminated and the "P" is displayed on the meter. If the vehicle is in the D (Drive) position or R (Reverse) position when the power switch is placed in the READY to drive position, this may cause a sudden start which could result in an accident. • On a hilly road, do not allow the vehicle to roll backwards while in the D (Drive) position or ECO position, or allow the vehicle to roll forward while in the R (Reverse) position. This may cause an accident. Shifting To move the shift lever, : Slide along the gate while the brake pedal is depressed. : After sliding, maintain it in the same position until the vehicle placed to N (Neutral) position. : When in the D (Drive) position, slide along the gate. NOTE: • Confirm that the vehicle is in the desired shift position by checking the shift indicator 5-12 Starting and driving