NISSAN 2012 LEAF - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 51)

EV-28 EV Overview
The sound stops when the vehicle stops.
The sound does not stop with the vehicle in the
R (Reverse) position even if the vehicle stops.
WARNING
. If the sound cannot be heard, pe-
destrians may not notice the on-
coming vehicle, which may cause an
accident resulting in serious injury
or death. Immediately contact a
NISSAN certified LEAF for VSP
system inspection.
. If the VSP system warning light
illuminates while the power switch
is in the ON position, or in the
READY to drive position, it may
indicate the VSP system is not
functioning properly. Have the sys-
tem checked by a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer. See “Approaching Ve-
hicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP)
system warning light” in the “2.
Instruments and controls” section. ELECTRIC SHIFT CONTROL SYS-
TEM
This vehicle is equipped with an electric shift
control system. This control system has three
features.
. Smooth and easy shift selector operation.
. To place the vehicle in the P (Park) position,
push the P (Park) position switch on the
selector lever.
. The vehicle automatically applies the P
(Park) position when the power switch is
placed in the OFF position.
For additional information, see “Driving vehicle”
in the “5. Starting and driving” section.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
The electric parking brake can be manually
applied or released by operating the parking
brake switch when the power switch is in the
ON or READY to drive position with the brake
pedal depressed.
Setting the electric parking brake:
Pull up on the electric parking brake switch with
the brake pedal depressed.
The electric parking brake indicator light illumi-
nates after the parking brake is applied.
Releasing the electric parking brake:
Push down on the electric parking brake switch
with the brake pedal depressed.
The electric parking brake indicator light turns
off.
NOTE:
The electric parking brake has an auto-
matic release function.
The electric parking brake is automatically
released when all the following conditions
are met: