2010-2017 Nissan Leaf 4 Door Starting and driving -> Cruise control User Manual
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PARKING BRAKE  
CRUISE CONTROL  
PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE  
CONTROL  
• If the cruise control system malfunctions, it will  
cancel automatically. The SET indicator on the  
vehicle information display will then blink to  
warn the driver.  
WARNING  
Be sure the parking brake is released  
before driving. Failure to do so could  
cause brake failure and lead to an ac-  
cident.  
Do not release the parking brake from  
outside the vehicle.  
Do not leave children unattended in a  
vehicle. They could release the parking  
brake and cause an accident.  
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• If the SET indicator on the vehicle information  
display blinks, turn the cruise control MAIN  
switch off and have the system checked by a  
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.  
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When leaving the vehicle, apply the  
parking brake and push the P (Park)  
position switch on the shift lever.  
• The SET indicator on the vehicle information  
display may blink when the cruise control MAIN  
switch is turned ON while pushing the ACCEL/  
RES, COAST/SET or CANCEL switch. To  
properly set the cruise control system, perform  
the following procedure.  
To engage: Firmly depress the parking brake.  
To release:  
1. Firmly apply the foot brake.  
2. Firmly depress the parking brake and it will  
release.  
3. Before driving, be sure the brake warning light  
goes out.  
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To set the cruising speed, accelerate the ve-  
hicle to the preferred speed, push the COAST/  
SET switch and release it. Take your foot off the  
accelerator pedal. The vehicle will maintain the  
set speed.  
WARNING  
Do not use the cruise control when driv-  
ing under the following conditions:  
when it is not possible to keep the  
vehicle at a set speed  
in heavy traffic or in traffic that varies  
in speed  
on winding or hilly roads  
on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.)  
in very windy areas  
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• To pass another vehicle, depress the accel-  
erator pedal. When you release the pedal, the  
vehicle will return to the previously set speed.  
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• The vehicle may not maintain the set speed on  
winding or hilly roads. If this happens, drive  
without using the cruise control.  
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle  
control and result in an accident.  
To cancel the preset speed, use one of the  
following methods.  
1. Push the CANCEL switch.  
2. Tap the brake pedal.  
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION  
1. ACCELERATE (ACCEL)/RESUME (RES)  
switch  
2. COAST/SET switch  
3. CANCEL switch  
3. Turn the MAIN switch off. The CRUISE indi-  
cator on the vehicle information display will  
turn off.  
• If you depress the brake pedal while pushing the  
ACCEL/RES or COAST/SET switch and reset  
at the cruising speed, the cruise control will  
disengage. Turn the MAIN switch off once and  
then turn it on again.  
4. MAIN (ON·OFF) switch  
The cruise control allows driving at a speed be-  
tween 25 to 93 MPH (40 to 149 km/h) without  
keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.  
To turn on the cruise control, push the MAIN  
switch on. The CRUISE indicator on the vehicle  
information display will illuminate.  
• The cruise control will automatically cancel if the  
vehicle slows more than 8 MPH (13 km/h) be-  
low the set speed.  
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INCREASING POWER ECONOMY  
Vehicle range depends on a number of factors.  
• If you move the shift lever to the N (Neutral)  
position, the cruise control will be canceled.  
To resume the preset speed, push and re-  
lease the ACCEL/RES switch. The vehicle will  
resume the last set cruising speed when the  
vehicle speed is over 25 MPH (40 km/h).  
Actual vehicle range will vary depending upon:  
• speed,  
To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one of  
the following methods.  
• vehicle load,  
• Depress the accelerator pedal. When the ve-  
hicle attains the preferred speed, push and re-  
lease the COAST/SET switch.  
• electrical load from vehicle accessories,  
• traffic and road conditions,  
NISSAN recommends the following driving  
habits to help maximize vehicle range:  
• Push and hold the ACCEL/RES switch. When  
the vehicle attains the preferred speed, release  
the switch.  
Before driving:  
• Push, then quickly release the ACCEL/RES  
switch. Each time you do this, the set speed will  
increase by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h).  
• Follow recommended periodic maintenance.  
• Keep tires inflated to correct pressure.  
• Keep wheels in correct alignment.  
To reset at a slower cruising speed, use one  
of the following methods.  
• Pre-heat or pre-cool the interior cabin while the  
vehicle is charging.  
• Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle  
attains the preferred speed, push the COAST/  
SET switch and release it.  
• Remove unnecessary cargo from the vehicle.  
While driving:  
• Drive in ECO mode  
• Push and hold the COAST/SET switch. Re-  
lease the switch when the vehicle slows down  
to the preferred speed.  
– In the ECO position more regenerative  
brake is applied when the accelerator pedal  
is released in comparison to the D (Drive)  
position and more power is provided to the  
Li-ion battery.  
• Push, then quickly release, the COAST/SET  
switch. Each time you do this, the set speed will  
decrease by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h).  
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