WARNING

• Always exercise heightened vigilance regarding pedestrians in your vicinity.

  Because the electric drivetrain of the Nissan Leaf operates without the audible signature of a traditional internal combustion engine, pedestrians may be unaware that the vehicle is approaching, moving, or preparing to set off. This lack of ambient engine noise can lead to situations where pedestrians inadvertently step into the path of travel; always remain attentive to your surroundings.

• Before exiting your vehicle, ensure that you have fully powered off the EV system.
• When parking the Nissan Leaf, it is mandatory to engage the P (Park) position using the shift lever switch and to apply the parking brake firmly. Because the vehicle can move whenever the "READY to drive" indicator light is illuminated, failing to secure the vehicle properly can result in unintended movement.

  Never leave your vehicle in any shift position other than P (Park) while the "READY to drive" status is active.

• Maintain steady pressure on the brake pedal until you are prepared to initiate movement. When the vehicle is placed in D (Drive), B, or R (Reverse) positions, the vehicle is designed to "creep" if the brake pedal is released without accelerator input. If you release the brake without intending to drive, the vehicle may start moving abruptly, which could lead to a loss of control, resulting in serious personal injury or fatalities.

NOTE:

• The Nissan Leaf cannot operate if the Li-ion battery is fully discharged. Furthermore, please be aware that aggressive or frequent acceleration patterns consume significantly more electrical energy from the battery pack compared to maintaining a consistent, steady speed.
• Your vehicle features an advanced regenerative braking system. The primary design goal of this system is to recapture kinetic energy during deceleration to recharge the Li-ion battery and extend your overall driving range. A secondary, highly useful characteristic of this system is the "engine braking" effect, which modulates based on the current state and temperature of the battery.
• When the transmission is in the D (Drive) position, releasing the accelerator pedal initiates a measured amount of deceleration through the regenerative braking system.
• By shifting the lever into B mode, you increase the level of regenerative braking applied when you lift your foot from the accelerator, providing stronger deceleration than the standard D position.
• The effectiveness of regenerative braking fluctuates based on battery conditions. When the Li-ion battery is at a 100% state of charge, the system automatically reduces regenerative braking to prevent overcharging. Similarly, the system will limit regenerative braking if the battery temperature is outside the optimal range—indicated by the red or blue zones on the battery temperature gauge—to protect the battery pack from long-term damage.
• Always use the mechanical brake pedal to slow or stop the vehicle in accordance with prevailing traffic, road conditions, and safety needs. The vehicle's physical braking system operates independently of the regenerative braking system to ensure reliable stopping power under all conditions.

Noise and vibration

You may occasionally perceive specific sounds or vibrations. These are entirely normal operating characteristics of the Nissan Leaf and are not indicative of any technical faults:

• Traction motor hum emanating from the motor compartment during operation.
• Audible activation of the water pump and radiator fan while the vehicle is charging.
• Operational sounds from the compressor and radiator fan when the Climate Control Timer or Remote Climate Control (on models equipped with a Navigation System) is engaged.
• Mechanical relay clicks and subtle vibrations occurring during the startup and shutdown sequences of the EV system (as the power switch is transitioned between ON and OFF positions).
• The sound produced by the Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP) system, which is intentionally designed to alert those nearby of your presence.