• If the cruise
indicator blinks, turn the
3. Turn the cruise control switch off. The
cruise
indicator in the vehicle infor-
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS
cruise control switch off and have the
system checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for
this service.
The cruise control allows driving at a speed
between 25 to 90 mph (40 to 144 km/h)
without keeping your foot on the accelera-
tor pedal.
mation display will turn off.
• If you depress the brake pedal while
pushing the RES+ or SET- switch and re-
set at the cruising speed, the cruise con-
trol will disengage. Turn the cruise control
switch off once and then turn it on again.
• The cruise
indicator may blink when
To turn on the cruise control, push the
cruise control switch on. The cruise
indicator in the vehicle information display
will illuminate.
the cruise control switch is turned on
while pushing the RES+, SET- or CANCEL
switch. To properly set the cruise control
system, use the following procedures.
• The cruise control will automatically can-
cel if the vehicle slows more than 8 mph
(13 km/h) below the set speed.
To set the cruising speed, accelerate the
vehicle to the preferred speed, push the
SET- switch and release it. Take your foot off
the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will
maintain the set speed.
WARNING
• If you move the shift lever to the N (Neu-
tral) position, the cruise control will be
canceled.
Do not use the cruise control when driv-
ing under the following conditions:
To reset at a faster cruising speed, use
one of the following methods:
•
When it is not possible to keep the
vehicle at a set speed
• To pass another vehicle, depress the ac-
celerator pedal. When you release the
pedal, the vehicle will return to the previ-
ously set speed.
• Depress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the preferred speed, push
and release the SET- switch.
•
In heavy traffic or in traffic that varies
in speed
•
•
On winding or hilly roads
• The vehicle may not maintain the set
speed on winding or hilly roads. If this
happens, drive without using the cruise
control.
• Push and hold the RES+ switch. When the
vehicle attains the preferred speed, re-
lease the switch.
On slippery roads (rain, snow, ice,
etc.)
•
In very windy areas
• Push, then quickly release the RES+
switch. Each time you do this, the set
speed will increase by about 1 mph or 1.6
km/h.
To cancel the preset speed, use one of the
following methods:
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident.
1. Push the CANCEL switch.
2. Tap the brake pedal.
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