NISSAN 2012 LEAF - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 41)

EV-18 EV Overview
The ECO position helps extend vehicle range by
providing more regenerative brake than the D
(Drive) position. The ECO position also helps
reduce power consumption by reducing accel-
eration when compared to the same accelerator
pedal position in the D (Drive) position and
reduces the power provided to the heating and
air conditioner system.
NOTE:
The regenerative brake converts the vehi-
cle’s forward motion to electric power to
help slow the vehicle.
While the vehicle is being driven you can check
your own ECO drive level on the ECO indicator.
See “ECO indicator” in the “2. Instruments and
controls” section.