2010-2017 Nissan Leaf 4 Door Starting and driving -> Operating range for EV (Electric Vehicle) start function User Manual
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PUSH-BUTTON POWER SWITCH  
WARNING  
NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®  
SYSTEM  
Do not operate the power switch while  
driving the vehicle except in an emer-  
gency. (The EV system shuts down when  
the power switch is pushed 3 consecutive  
times or the power switch is pushed and  
held for more than 2 seconds.) If the EV  
system stops while the vehicle is being  
driven, this could lead to a crash and  
serious injury.  
The Intelligent Key system allows the driver to  
start the EV (Electric Vehicle) system without  
taking the key out of the pocket or purse. The  
operating environment and/or conditions may af-  
fect Intelligent Key system operation.  
Some indicators and warnings for operation are  
displayed on the vehicle information display in the  
lower display. See “Vehicle information display”in  
the “Instruments and controls” section.  
Before operating the power switch, make sure  
the vehicle is in the P (Park) position.  
CAUTION  
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Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key  
with you when operating the vehicle.  
Never leave the Intelligent Key inside  
the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.  
OPERATING RANGE FOR EV  
(ELECTRIC VEHICLE) START  
FUNCTION  
The Intelligent Key function can only be used for  
starting the EV (Electric Vehicle) system when  
the Intelligent Key is within the specified operat-  
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ing range  
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When the Intelligent Key battery is almost dis-  
charged or strong radio waves are present near  
the operating location, the Intelligent Key sys-  
tem’s operating range becomes narrower and it  
may not function properly.  
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If the Intelligent Key is within the operating range,  
it is possible for anyone, even someone who does  
not carry the Intelligent Key, to push the power  
switch to start the EV (Electric Vehicle) system.  
The indicator light  
on the power switch illumi-  
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nates when the power switch is in the ACC or  
ON position.  
The power lock is designed so that the power  
switch position cannot be switched to LOCK  
until the vehicle is into the P (Park) position.  
• The cargo area is not included in the operating  
range but the Intelligent Key may function.  
• If the Intelligent Key is placed on the instrument  
panel, inside the glove box or door pocket, the  
Intelligent Key may not function.  
When the power switch cannot be switched to  
the LOCK position, proceed as follows.  
1. Push the P (Park) position switch on the shift  
lever to place the vehicle in the P (Park)  
position.  
• If the Intelligent Key is placed near a door or  
window outside the vehicle, the Intelligent Key  
may not function.  
2. Push the power switch to the OFF position.  
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The power switch position indicator  
not illuminate.  
will  
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*: Push while the brake pedal is  
depressed.  
3. Open the door. The power switch will change  
to the LOCK position.  
POWER SWITCH OPERATION  
When the power switch is pushed without de-  
pressing the brake pedal, the power switch posi-  
tion will change as follows.  
POWER SWITCH POSITIONS  
LOCK (Normal parking position)  
The power switch can only be locked in this  
position.  
• Push once to change to ACC.  
• Push two times to change to ON.  
• Push three times to change to OFF.  
• Push four times to return to ACC.  
The power switch will be unlocked when it is  
pushed to the ACC position while the driver is  
carrying the Intelligent Key.  
• Open or close any door to return to LOCK while  
in the OFF position.  
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