2010-2017 Nissan Leaf 4 Door EV Overview -> Driving the vehicle User Manual
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5. Release the brake pedal.  
There are following gear positions for driving the  
vehicle forward:  
DRIVING THE VEHICLE  
1. Depress the brake pedal.  
2. Release the parking brake.  
6. Depress the accelerator pedal and start  
driving.  
• Use the D (Drive) position for optimum driving  
performance.  
3. Move the shift lever into the D (Drive) position.  
When released, the shift lever returns to its  
original center position.  
• Use the B position for downhill driving. When  
the B position is used, more regenerative brake  
is applied when the accelerator pedal is re-  
leased in comparison to the D (Drive) position  
(with navigation system).  
4. Confirm that the vehicle is in the D (Drive)  
position. The indicator next to the “D” by the  
shift lever illuminates and “D” is displayed on  
the meter.  
See “Driving vehicle” in the “Starting and driving”  
section.  
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Use the ECO position for maximum vehicle range  
and for city driving. The ECO position helps re-  
duce power consumption by reducing accelera-  
tion when compared to the same accelerator  
pedal position in the D (Drive) position.  
Without navigation system model: When the  
ECO position is used, more regenerative brake is  
applied when the accelerator pedal is released in  
comparison to the D (Drive) position.  
NOTE:  
The regenerative brake converts the vehi-  
cle’s forward motion to electric power to  
help slow the vehicle.  
While the vehicle is being driven you can check  
your own ECO drive level on the ECO indicator.  
See “ECO indicator” in the “Instruments and  
controls” section.  
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If the low battery charge warning light  
illuminates, the Li-ion battery charge is too low for  
travel. See ЉLow battery charge warning light” in  
the “Instruments and controls” section. Charge  
the Li-ion battery as soon as possible.  
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2. Apply the parking brake.  
Parking the vehicle  
3. Push the power switch to the OFF position.  
1. When stopping the vehicle, push the P (Park)  
position switch on the shift lever while de-  
pressing the brake pedal. Confirm that the  
vehicle is in the P (Park) position by checking  
the shift indicator located near the shift lever  
or on the vehicle information display.  
4. If a parking lot is equipped with charging  
facilities, charge the Li-ion battery as neces-  
sary. See “Charge” section.  
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