User Manual - Page 157

For 2011 LEAF.

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2-20 Instruments and controls
ging the Li-ion battery.
If the light illuminates when the EV system
becomes hot due to continuous hill climbing
either continue driving at a slower safe speed, or
stop the vehicle in a safe location. If this
indicator does not turn off, contact a NISSAN
certified dealer.
If the indicator illuminate when a part in the EV
system has malfunctioned. If the indicator
illuminates in a situation other than those
described above, or if it does not turn off, there
may be a system malfunction. Contact a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
WARNING
Power limitation mode can result in
reduced power and vehicle speed. The
reduced speed may be lower than other
traffic , which could increase the chance
of a collision. Be especially careful
when driving. If the vehicle cannot
maintain a safe driving speed, pull to
the side of the road in a safe area.
Charge the Li-ion battery if the charge
is low or allow the Li-ion battery to cool.
READY to drive indicator light
The READY to drive indicator light illuminates
when the EV (Electric Vehicle) System is
powered and the vehicle may be driven.
The READY to drive indicator light will turn off in
the following conditions.
. Certain EV (Electric Vehicle) system mal-
functions.
. The READY to drive indicator light turns off
immediately before the Li-ion battery is
completely discharged If the Li-ion battery
becomes completely discharged, the vehicle
must be charged in order to be driven. See
“Low battery charge warning light” earlier in
this section.
Security indicator light
This light blinks when the power switch is in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This function
indicates the security system equipped on the
vehicle is operational.
If the security system is malfunctioning, this light
will remain on while the power switch is in the
ON position. For additional information, see
“Security systems” later in this section.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
This light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light
This light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates that the VDC system is not operating.
See “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” in
the “5. Starting and driving”.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chime
A chime will sound if the driver’s side door is
opened while the power switch is pushed to the
ON or ACC position.
Make sure that the power switch is pushed to
the OFF position, and take the Intelligent Key
with you when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
The light reminder chime will sound when the
driver side door is opened with the light switch
in the
or position, and the power
switch in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
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