2014 Nissan Leaf Owner's Manual - Page 28

EV (ELECTRIC VEHICLE) CHARACTERISTICS EMERGENCY SHUT-OFF SYSTEM The emergency shut-off system is activated and the high-voltage system automatically turns off in the following conditions: - Front and side collisions in which the air bags are deployed. - Certain rear collisions. - Certain EV (Electric Vehicle) system malfunctions For the above collisions and certain other EV (Electric Vehicle) system malfunctions, the READY to drive indicator light will turn off. See "Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders" in the "Instruments and controls" section. The emergency shut-off activates for the above collisions to minimize risk of an event that could cause injury or an accident. If the emergency shut-off system activates, the EV system may not be switched to READY to drive position, contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer. Even if the power switch is switched to READY to drive position, the system may shut-off suddenly. Therefore, drive cautiously to the nearest NISSAN certified LEAF dealer or contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer as soon as possible. WARNING • Pay special attention to pedestrians. Because there is no engine noise, pedestrians may not know the vehicle is approaching, moving or about to move, and may step into the path of vehicle travel. • When leaving the vehicle, be sure to turn off the EV (Electric Vehicle) system. • Be sure to push the P (Park) position switch on the shift lever and apply the parking brake when parking because the vehicle can move when the READY to drive indicator light is ON. When the READY to drive indicator light is ON, do not leave your vehicle in a shift position other than the P (Park) position. • Keep the brake pedal depressed until you are ready to drive. When the vehicle is in the D (Drive) position or ECO or R (Reverse) position, if you release the brake pedal and do not depress accelerator, the vehicle will creep and may start abruptly. This may cause serious injury or death. NOTE: • The vehicle cannot run with a discharged Li-ion battery. Repeated acceleration consumes more power from the Li-ion battery than driving at a steady speed. • This vehicle is equipped with a regenerative brake system. The primary purpose of regenerative brake system is to provide some power to recharge the Li-ion battery and extend driving range. A secondary benefit is "engine braking" that operates based on Li-ion battery conditions. • In the D (Drive) position, when the accelerator pedal is released, the regenerative brake system provides some deceleration. • When you put the shift lever in the ECO position (models without navigation system) or B position (models with navigation system) and take your foot off the accelerator pedal, more regenerative brake is applied than in the D (Drive) position. • Less deceleration is provided by the regenerative brake system when the Li-ion battery is fully charged. Regenerative brake is automatically reduced when the EV Overview EV-9