Nissan LEAF 2023 Owners Manual
9.2.5. Shifting
To move the shift lever,
| Slide along the gate while the brake pedal is depressed. |
| After sliding, maintain it in the same position until the shift lever is placed in the N (Neutral) position. |
| When in the D (Drive) position, slide along the gate. |
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:The shift lever always returns to the centre position when released.
Confirm that the gear is in the desired shift position by checking the shift indicator (1) located near the shift lever or the vehicle information display in the meter.
To place the vehicle into the D (Drive) position from the B position, move the shift lever into the D (Drive) position.
After placing the vehicle in the READY to drive position, fully depress the brake pedal, and move the shift lever to any of the preferred shift positions.
If the power switch is placed in the OFF or ACC position for any reason while the shift position is in any position other than the P (Park) position, the power switch cannot be placed in the LOCK position.
If the power switch cannot be placed in the LOCK position, perform the following steps.
Apply the parking brake when the vehicle is stopped.
Place the power switch in the ON position while depressing the footbrake pedal.
Press the P position switch on the shift lever and place in the P (Park) position.
Place the power switch in the OFF position.
The vehicle automatically applies the P (Park) position when the power switch is in the OFF position.
The shift lever always returns to the centre position when released. When the power switch is placed in the READY to drive position, confirm that the vehicle is in the P (Park) position. The indicator light next to the P on the shift indicator is illuminated and P is also displayed in the meter. If the vehicle is in the D (Drive) position or R (Reverse) position when the power switch is placed in the READY to drive position, this may cause a sudden start which could result in an accident.
On a hilly road, do not allow the vehicle to roll backwards while in the D (Drive) position or B position, or allow the vehicle to roll forward while in the R (Reverse) position. This may cause an accident.
Do not slide the shift lever while pushing the P position switch. This may damage the electric motor.
When switching to the preferred position by operating the shift lever, check that the shift lever returns to the central position by releasing your hand from the lever. Holding the shift lever in a mid-way position may damage the shift control system.
Do not operate the shift lever while the accelerator pedal is depressed, except when switching to the B position. This may cause a sudden start which could result in an accident.
The following operations are not allowed because the excessive force would influence the traction motor and this may result in damage to the vehicle:
Moving the shift lever to the R (Reverse) position when driving forward.
Moving the shift lever to the D (Drive) or B position when reversing.
If these operations are attempted, a chime sounds and the vehicle shifts to the N (Neutral) position.
P (Park)
Use this shift position when the vehicle is parked or when placing the vehicle in the READY to drive position. Make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped before selecting the P (Park) position. In order to switch to the P (Park) position, press the P position switch as shown in the illustration above. Apply the parking brake. If the P position switch is pressed while the vehicle is in motion, a chime sounds and the current shift position is maintained. When parking on a hill, first depress the footbrake, apply the parking brake, and then press the P (Park) position switch.
While the vehicle is stationary, if the shift position is placed in any position other than the P (Park) position when the power switch is set to OFF, it will automatically switch to the P (Park) position.
If the P position switch is pressed while sliding the shift lever, the shift position will not switch to the P (Park) position. When pressing the P position switch be sure to first allow the shift lever to return to its centre position.
R (Reverse)
Use this position to reverse. Make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped before selecting the R (Reverse) position.
When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse) position, the rear view monitor will be activated. For details, see RearView monitor (where fitted) or Around View Monitor (where fitted) in the Display screen, heater and air conditioner (climate control system) section of this manual.
N (Neutral)
Neither forward nor reverse gear is engaged. The vehicle can be placed in the READY to drive position in this position.
Do not shift to the N (Neutral) position while driving. The regenerative braking system does not operate in the N (Neutral) position. However, you can stop the vehicle by depressing the footbrake pedal.
D (Drive)
Use this position for all normal forward driving.
B
When the B position is used, more regenerative brake is applied when the accelerator pedal is released in comparison to the D (Drive) position. Less deceleration is provided by the regenerative brake system when the Li-ion battery is fully charged or the battery temperature is low.