User Manual - Page 250

For 2011 LEAF.

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The electric parking brake can be applied or
released by operating the electric parking brake
switch.
WARNING
. Be sure the electric parking brake is
released before driving. Failure to
do so could cause brake failure and
lead to an accident.
. Do not release the electric parking
brake from outside the vehicle.
. Do not leave children unattended in
a vehicle. They could release the
electric parking brake and cause an
accident.
. When leaving the vehicle, apply the
electric parking brake and push the
P (Park) position switch on the
selector lever.
. Do not release the foot brake pedal
until the electric parking brake is
fully applied. Failure to do so may
cause the vehicle to move suddenly,
which could result in an accident.
To apply:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake.
2. Pull up on the electric parking brake switch
*
1
.
When operating the electric parking brake
switch with the power switch in the ON or
READY to drive position, the electric parking
brake indicator light in the meter and the electric
parking brake switch operation indicator
*
3
illuminate after the parking brake is firmly
applied.
To release:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake.
2. Push down on the electric parking brake
switch
*
2
.
3. Before driving, make sure that both the
electric parking brake indicator light and the
parking brake switch operation indicator
*
3
turn off.
Electric parking brake automatic release:
1. Securely fasten the driver’s seat belt.
2. Firmly depress the brake pedal.
3. Place the vehicle in either the D position,
ECO position or R position.
4. The electric parking brake is automatically
released after the accelerator pedal is
depressed.
Hill start:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Securely fasten the driver’s seat belt.
3. Check that the select lever is in the D (Drive)
position or ECO position.
4. Gradually depress the accelerator pedal.
5. The parking brake automatically releases.
Starting and driving 5-15
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
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