NISSAN 2012 LEAF - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 245)

5-10 Starting and driving
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DIS-
CHARGE
If the Intelligent Key battery is discharged, or
environmental conditions interfere with the
Intelligent Key operation, start the EV (Electric
Vehicle) system in the READY to drive mode
according to the following procedure:
1. Push the P (Park) position switch on the
selector lever.
2. Firmly apply the foot brake.
3. Touch the power switch with the Intelligent
Key as illustrated. (A chime will sound.)
4. Push the power switch while depressing the
brake pedal within 10 seconds after the
chime sounds. The power switch position
changes to READY to drive mode.
After step 3 is performed, if the power switch is
pushed without depressing the brake pedal, the
power switch position will change to ACC.
NOTE:
. When the power switch is pushed to
the ACC or ON position or READY to
drive mode by the above procedure, the
Intelligent Key battery discharge indi-
cator appears on the dot matrix liquid
crystal display even if the Intelligent
Key is inside the vehicle. This is not a
malfunction. To stop the warning in-
dicator from blinking, touch the power
switch with the Intelligent Key again.
. If the Intelligent Key system battery
discharge indicator appears on the dot
matrix liquid crystal display, replace the
battery as soon as possible. See “In-
telligent Key battery replacement” in
the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.
. Make sure that the area around the vehicle is
clear.
. Check fluid levels such as coolant, brake
fluid, and window washer fluid as frequently
as possible.
. Check that all windows and lights are clean.
. Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
. Check that all doors are closed.
. Position the seat and adjust the head
restraints.
. Adjust the inside and outside mirrors.
. Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
. Check the operation of the warning lights
when the power switch is pushed to the ON
position. (See “Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders” in the “2. Instruments
and controls” section.)
BEFORE STARTING THE EV (Electric
Vehicle) SYSTEM