BEFORE STARTING THE EV
(ELECTRIC VEHICLE) SYSTEM
• Make sure that the area around the vehicle is
clear.
STARTING THE EV (ELECTRIC
VEHICLE) SYSTEM
1. Confirm the parking brake is applied.
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.
2. Confirm that the vehicle is in the P (Park)
position.
• Check fluid levels such as coolant, brake fluid,
and window washer fluid as frequently as
possible.
The EV (Electric Vehicle) is designed not to
operate unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)
or N (Neutral) positions.
After step 3 is performed, if the power switch is
pushed without depressing the brake pedal, the
power switch position will change to ACC.
• Check that all windows and lights are clean.
• Visually inspect tires for their appearance and
condition. Also check tires for proper inflation.
The Intelligent Key must be carried with
you when operating the power switch.
NOTE:
• Check that all doors are closed.
3. Depress the brake pedal and push the power
switch to place the EV (Electric Vehicle) sys-
tem in the READY to drive position.
• When the power switch is pushed to the
ACC or ON position or READY to drive
mode by the above procedure, the Intelli-
gent Key battery discharge indicator ap-
pears on the vehicle information 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.
• Adjust the inside and outside mirrors.
• Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to do
likewise.
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
meter illuminates.
• Check the operation of the warning lights when
the power switch is pushed to the ON position.
(See “Warning/indicator lights and audible re-
minders” in the “Instruments and controls”
section.)
in the
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.
• If the Intelligent Key system battery dis-
charge indicator appears on the vehicle
information display, replace the battery as
soon as possible. See “NISSAN Intelligent
Key® battery replacement” in the “Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section.
5-10 Starting and driving
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