WARNING

• Never rely exclusively on the hill start assist system to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward on an incline. Always maintain a high level of vigilance.

  When stopped on a steep hill, especially in hazardous conditions like ice, snow, or mud, keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal. Failure to manage the vehicle's position manually can result in loss of control, leading to a collision or serious injury.

• The hill start assist is an convenience aid and is not intended to hold the Nissan Leaf at a complete standstill indefinitely. You must maintain pressure on the brake pedal when stopped on steep grades to prevent any risk of rolling backward.
• The hill start assist system may not be able to counteract the force of gravity under all load configurations or extreme road surface conditions. Always be prepared to depress the brake pedal immediately if you feel the vehicle beginning to drift backward.

The hill start assist system simplifies driving on inclines by automatically maintaining brake pressure for a short duration, helping to prevent the Nissan Leaf from rolling backward during the interval between releasing the brake pedal and engaging the accelerator.

This system engages automatically when the following criteria are met:

• The shift selector is moved into the D (Drive), B mode, or R (Reverse) position.
• The vehicle has been brought to a complete stop on an incline using the brake pedal.

The system provides a maximum holding duration of approximately 2 seconds. Once this time elapses, the brakes will release, and the vehicle will begin to roll backward if the accelerator has not been engaged.

Please note that hill start assist will not engage if the vehicle is in the N (Neutral) or P (Park) position, nor will it activate on level or flat road surfaces where rolling back is not a factor.