Get Starting and driving -> e-Pedal system Guide for Nissan Leaf 4 Door Second Generation (2018-2025)

E-PEDAL SYSTEM

• If the electronic parking brake must be

applied while driving in an emergency,

pull up and hold the electronic parking

brake switch. When you release the

electronic parking brake switch, the

parking brake will be released.

WARNING

Never rely solely on the e-Pedal system,

as there is a performance limit to the

system function. Always drive carefully

and attentively. The brake pedal should

be operated to slow or stop the vehicle,

depending on traffic or road condi-

tions.

• While pulling up the electronic parking

brake switch during driving, the park-

ing brake is applied and

sounds. The electronic parking brake

indicator light (

or PARK) in the me-

chime

The e-Pedal system enables the driver to

slow or stop the vehicle or to keep the ve-

hicle stopped by operating only the accel-

erator pedal. This system helps to keep the

driver from moving his/her foot between

the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal.

ter and in the electronic parking brake

switch illuminates. This does not indi-

cate

parking brake indicator light (

malfunction. The electronic

LSD3165

PARK) in the meter and in the elec-

tronic parking brake switch turns off

when the parking brake is released.

E-PEDAL SYSTEM OPERATION

1. Acceleration

• When pulling the electronic parking

brake switch up with the power switch

in the OFF or ACC position, the elec-

tronic parking brake switch indicator

light will continue to illuminate for a

short period of time.

2. Deceleration (instead of brake pedal)

3. Making a stop (instead of brake pedal

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NOTE:

• When the e-Pedal system is switched

on or off, the degree of vehicle decel-

eration changes.

• The e-Pedal system automatically

turns off when the EV system restarts.

• To keep the e-Pedal system activated

even after the EV system restarts, turn

on “Retain Mode” in the “Driver Assis-

tance” menu of the vehicle information

display. For additional information, re-

fer to “Vehicle information display” in

the “Instruments and controls” section

of this manual.

LSD3166

LSD3645

• The setting for “Retain Mode” does not

reset after selecting “Factory Reset” in

the “Settings” menu of the vehicle in-

formation display. For additional infor-

mation, refer to “Vehicle information

display” in the “Instruments and con-

trols” section of this manual.

When the e-Pedal system is activated, the

regenerative brake is enhanced and the

driver can adjust the vehicle speed by only

depressing or returning the accelerator

pedal. When you release (take your foot off)

the accelerator pedal, the vehicle slows

down and comes to a stop smoothly with-

out depressing the brake pedal. After a

stop, the vehicle remains at a stop auto-

matically.

To activate or deactivate the e-Pedal sys-

tem, place the power switch in the ON po-

sition and pull the e-Pedal switch located

on the center console. The e-Pedal system

turns on or off each time the e-Pedal

switch is pulled. (The e-Pedal indicator in

the vehicle information display shows the

status of the e-Pedal system.)

When the e-Pedal system is activated, the

characteristics of the accelerator pedal

change significantly and the accelerator

pedal operates differently than a conven-

tional accelerator pedal operates. Be sure

to confirm the status of the e-Pedal system

in the vehicle information display before

driving.

To turn the e-Pedal system off while the

vehicle is stopped by the e-Pedal system,

depress the brake pedal and then pull the

e-Pedal switch.

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The e-Pedal system provides the following

driving features:

• The vehicle’s brake lights remain illumi-

nated when the vehicle is stopped by the

e-Pedal system.

Other driving tips for the e-Pedal sys-

tem:

• For smooth deceleration when the

e-Pedal system is activated, it is recom-

mended that you adjust the accelerator

pedal by either depressing or returning,

not releasing, the pedal.

When driving and stopping the vehicle:

• Depress the accelerator pedal to start

the vehicle again from a stop.

• Depressing or returning the accelerator

pedal changes the degree of accelera-

tion and deceleration accordingly.

When the vehicle needs to be stopped for a

certain period of time, place the vehicle in

the P (Park) position and apply the parking

brake.

• Returning the accelerator pedal gener-

ates more deceleration than normal. (The

maximum deceleration changes accord-

ing to the vehicle speed.)

• Moving the shift lever from D (Drive) to B

mode or from B mode to D (Drive) does

not affect the e-Pedal system feature.

• The e-Pedal system does not function

under the following conditions:

– When the vehicle is placed in the P

(Park) or N (Neutral) position

– When cruise control (if so equipped),

ProPILOT Assist (if so equipped), or Au-

tomatic Emergency Braking with Pe-

destrian Detection operates

CAUTION

• Releasing (taking your foot off) the accel-

erator pedal reduces the vehicle speed

until the vehicle comes to a stop.

When the e-Pedal system is turned off,

remember to depress the brake pedal

firmly to prevent the vehicle from mov-

ing with the shift lever in any position

other than P (Park).

• The vehicle’s brake lights illuminate when

the deceleration level reaches an ordi-

nary braking operation.

If the deceleration is not sufficient when the

accelerator pedal is returned or released,

depress the brake pedal. The brake pedal

can be operated to reduce the vehicle

speed in the same way as normal even

when the e-Pedal system is activated.

When backing up the vehicle:

• With the shift lever in the R (Reverse) po-

sition, operating the accelerator pedal

adjusts the vehicle speed (acceleration,

deceleration, or stopping) in the same

way as the D (Drive) position.

E-PEDAL SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

WARNING

Listed below are the system limitations

for the e-Pedal system. Failure to oper-

ate the vehicle in accordance with

these system limitations could result in

serious injury or death.

When restarting the vehicle:

• After the vehicle comes to a stop by the

e-Pedal system function, the vehicle re-

mains at a stop as long as the accelerator

pedal is released.

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SYSTEM MALFUNCTION

•

If the “Press brake pedal to prevent

rolling” warning message appears in

the vehicle information display, de-

press the brake pedal. The vehicle

may start moving.

–

When driving on steep downhill

roads

If the e-Pedal system malfunctions, the “e-

Pedal system failure! Press brake pedal to

slow or stop” warning message appears in

the vehicle information display. When the

warning message appears, the e-Pedal

system will be turned off automatically.

Have the system checked as soon as pos-

sible. It is recommended that you visit a

NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this

service.

When driving on icy roads

•

On a slope, the e-Pedal system may

not stop the vehicle completely or

may not keep the vehicle stopped.

Depress the brake pedal whenever

necessary.

•

If the deceleration force provided by

the e-Pedal system is not sufficient,

depress the brake pedal.

If the vehicle starts to move while it is

stopped by the e-Pedal system, de-

press the brake pedal immediately.

CAUTION

Under the following conditions, place

the vehicle in the P (Park) position

and make sure the parking brake is

securely applied. The vehicle may

start moving suddenly.

•

Turn the e-Pedal system off and

place the vehicle in the N (Neutral)

position

conditions:

under

the

following

–

When the vehicle enters an auto-

matic car wash

–

When getting in and out of the

vehicle

–

When the vehicle is towed

When loading and unloading the

vehicle

Be careful not to operate the e-Pedal

switch mistakenly or unintentionally.

When stopping the vehicle for a

long period of time

•

Under the following conditions, the

e-Pedal system may not decelerate

or stop the vehicle sufficiently. De-

press the brake pedal whenever

necessary.

–

When excessively heavy baggage

is loaded in the vehicle

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