NISSAN 2011 LEAF - Quick Reference Guide - Manual (Page 5)

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SHIFT CONTrOL SYSTeM
This vehicle is equipped with an electric shift control system,
providing smooth and easy shift lever operation.
There are five shift positions for operating the vehicle;
P (PARk), R (REVERSE), N (NEUTRAL), D (DRIVE)
and ECO.
• P (PARk) - Activated by pressing the P (PARk)
button on the shift lever.
• D (DRIVE) - For normal driving.
• ECO - Consumes less power and helps to extend
vehicle range.
For more information, refer to the “eV Overview (section eV)” of your Owner’s Manual.
eLeCTrIC ParKING BraKe
The parking brake can be applied or released by
operating the parking brake switch
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located on
the center console.
The parking brake is automatically released when all
of the following conditions are met:
• The driver’s seat belt is securely fastened.
• The shift lever is moved to the D (DRIVE), ECO or
R (REVERSE) position.
• The accelerator pedal is depressed.
HILL START
With the driver’s seat belt securely fastened and the shift lever in the D (DRIVE) or ECO
position, the vehicle’s parking brake can be applied to hold the vehicle from rolling on a hill.
The electric parking brake will automatically release when the accelerator pedal is gradually
depressed.
For more information, refer to the “eV Overview (section eV)” and the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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