Nissan LEAF 2023 Owners Manual

9.7.2. e-Pedal System Limitations

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Listed below are the system limitations for the e-Pedal system. Failure to operate the vehicle in accordance with these system limitations could result in serious injury or death.

  • If [Press brake pedal to prevent rolling] warning message appears in the Vehicle Information Display, depress the brake pedal. The vehicle may start moving.

  • 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, depress the brake pedal immediately.

  • 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.

    • When getting in and out of the vehicle.

    • When loading and unloading the vehicle.

    • When stopping the vehicle for a long period of time.

  • Under the following conditions the e-Pedal system may not decelerate or may not stop the vehicle sufficiently. Depress the brake pedal whenever necessary.

    • When excessively heavy baggage is loaded in the vehicle.

    • When driving on steep downhill roads.

    • 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.

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  • Turn the e-Pedal system OFF and place the vehicle in the N (Neutral) position under the following conditions:

    • When the vehicle enters an automatic car wash.

    • When the vehicle is towed.

  • Be careful not to operate the e-Pedal switch mistakenly or unintentionally.

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