NISSAN 2013 LEAF - Owner's Manual User Manual

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cooperative regenerative brake and/or the elec-
tronically driven intelligent brake systems are not
functioning properly. Have the system checked
by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer. If the BRAKE
warning light (red) also illuminates, stop the ve-
hicle immediately and contact a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer. For additional information, see
ЉBrakesЉ in the ЉStarting and drivingЉ section.

WARNING

• Pressing the brake pedal when the

power switch position is not in the ON
or READY to drive position and/or low
brake fluid level may increase the
stopping distance and braking will re-
quire greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.

• If the brake fluid level is below the

minimum or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked at a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.

• The cooperative regenerative brake

system may not be working properly if
the brake system warning light illumi-
nates when the READY to drive indica-
tor light is ON. If you judge it to be safe,
drive carefully to the nearest service
station for repairs. Otherwise, have
your vehicle towed because driving
could be dangerous.

or

BRAKE warning
light (red)

When the power switch is placed in the ON
position or in the READY to drive position, the
light remains illuminated for about a few seconds.
If the light illuminates at any other time, it may
indicate that the hydraulic brake system is not
functioning properly. If the BRAKE warning light
illuminates, stop the vehicle immediately and
contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.

Parking brake indicator:

When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on when the parking
brake is applied.

Low brake fluid warning light:

When the power switch is in the ON position, the
light warns of a low brake fluid level. If this warn-

ing light illuminates, the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light and the brake system warn-
ing light (yellow) also illuminate.

If the light illuminates while the power switch is in
the READY to drive position with the parking
brake not applied, stop the vehicle and perform
the following items.

1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake fluid is

necessary, add fluid and have the system
checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
See

ЉBrake fluidЉ in the ЉMaintenance and

do-it-yourself

Љ section.

2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the

warning system checked by a NISSAN certi-
fied LEAF dealer.

WARNING

• Your brake system may not be working

properly if the warning light is on. Driv-
ing could be dangerous. If you judge
the brake system to be safe, drive
carefully to the nearest service station
for repairs. Otherwise, have your ve-
hicle towed because driving it could be
dangerous.

Instruments and controls

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