Nissan Leaf Owners Manual | 2025
9.7.1. Automatic operation
The electric parking brake is automatically released as soon as the vehicle starts while the accelerator pedal is depressed under the following conditions.
While the EV system is running.
When the shift position is in the D (Drive) or R (Reverse) position.
When the driver's door is closed.
The electric parking brake is automatically released within 5 seconds after the shift position is placed in the D (Drive) or R (Reverse) position. Be sure to close the door before starting the vehicle.
If the electric parking brake is applied and you change the shift position in D (Drive) position and trying to drive away with door open and unfastened seat belt, the vehicle will automatically shift to P (Park) position. If the door is open and seat belt fastened electric parking brake will remain engaged.
Before leaving the vehicle, place the shift position in the P (Park) position and check that the electric parking brake warning light is illuminated to confirm that the electric parking brake is applied. The electric parking brake warning light will remain on for a period of time after the driver's door is locked.
When parking in an area where the outside temperature is below 0°C (32°F), the electric parking brake, if applied, may freeze in place and may be difficult to release.
For safe parking, it is recommended that you place the shift position in the P (Park) position and securely block the wheels.
If a malfunction occurs in the electric parking brake system (for example, due to battery discharge), it is recommended to contact a NISSAN certified electric vehicle dealer.
Under the following conditions, the electric parking brake will automatically be applied and the braking force of the automatic brake hold function will be released. The automatic brake hold indicator light turns off.
The braking force is applied by the automatic brake hold function for 3 minutes or longer.
The vehicle is in the P (Park) position.
The electric parking brake is applied manually.
The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
The driver's door is opened.
The power switch is placed in the OFF position.
A malfunction occurs in the automatic brake hold function.
Make sure that the electric parking brake system warning light is OFF before starting the vehicle.