First drive features, Headlight control switch, Starting/stopping the electric vehicle (ev) system – NISSAN 2013 LEAF - Quick Reference Guide User Manual
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HeaDLIGHT CONTrOL SwITCH
HEADLIGHT CONTROL
Turn the headlight control switch to the
position
01
to turn on the front parking, side marker, tail, license
plate and instrument panel lights . Turn the switch to the
position
02
to turn on the headlights .
AUTOLIGHT SYSTEM
The autolight system will automatically turn the headlights on when it is dark and off when it is
light . The system will keep the headlights on for a period of time after you turn the ignition off
and all doors are closed .
To activate the autolight system, turn the headlight control switch to the auTO position
03
then turn the ignition switch to ON . To deactivate the autolight system, turn the headlight
control switch to the OFF,
01
or
position
02
.
STarTING/STOPPING THe eLeCTrIC VeHICLe (eV) SYSTeM
It is important to make sure the NISSAN Intelligent Key
®
is
with you (that is, in your pocket or purse) .
Confirm the parking brake is applied and press the
P (ParK) button on the shift lever to place it in the
P (ParK) position .
Depress the brake pedal.
Push the power switch to start the EV system .
Check that the reaDY to drive indicator light
01
illuminates and the start up sound is audible.
Check the Li-ion battery level and the estimated
driving range shown on the meter .
TURNING THE EV SYSTEM OFF
Press the P (ParK) button on the shift lever to place
it in the P (ParK) position .
Apply the parking brake.
Push the power switch to the OFF position .
For more information, refer to the Starting and driving (section 5)” of your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual .
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first drive features
To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features,
please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.
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