Nissan Qashqai e-POWER 2023 Owners Manual
2.12.1.3. e-Pedal Step driving features
The e-Pedal Step system provides the following driving features:
When driving the vehicle
Depressing or returning the accelerator pedal will change the degree of acceleration and deceleration accordingly.
Returning the accelerator pedal generates more deceleration than normal. (The maximum deceleration changes according to the vehicle speed.)
Releasing (taking your foot off) the accelerator pedal reduces the vehicle speed.
The vehicle’s brake lights illuminate when the deceleration level reaches an ordinary 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 Step system is activated.
When reversing the vehicle
With the shift position in R (Reverse), accelerator pedal operation returns to normal, operating in the same way in the same way as when e-Pedal Step is deactivated.
Other driving tips for the e-Pedal Step system
For smooth deceleration when the e-Pedal Step system is activated, it is recommended to adjust the accelerator pedal while driving with your foot on it (depressing or returning, but not releasing).
Shifting the shift position from D (Drive) to B or from ${2} to ${1} will not affect the e-Pedal Step system feature.
The e-Pedal Step system will not function under the following conditions:
When the vehicle is placed in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position.
When cruise control (where fitted), ProPILOT Assist (where fitted), or Intelligent Emergency Braking operates. these Driver Assistance systems have priority over e-Pedal Step
Brake pedal may move depending on deceleration, you might hear a noise when the e-Pedal Step is active. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.
The characteristics of deceleration change according to the vehicle speed. At low speed, the motor continues to apply torque to move vehicle slowly forward (so-called "creep"), similar to a conventional vehicle with an automatic transmission. Remember to depress the brake pedal firmly to slow or stop the vehicle.