Manuals

Nissan Leaf Owners Manual | 2025

3.6.2. Starting your vehicle

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  1. Firmly depress the brake pedal (1).

  2. Push the power switch (2).

  3. Check that the READY to drive indicator light (3) illuminates. See

    READY to drive indicator light
    .

  4. If route guidance is necessary, enter the destination in the navigation system. See the separately provided NissanConnect Owner’s Manual.

  5. Check the Li-ion battery level and the estimated driving range shown on the vehicle information display. See

    Li-ion battery available charge gauge
    and
    Estimated driving range
    .
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  • Before driving, compare the driving distance to the destination displayed on the navigation system screen with the estimated driving range shown on the meter. Determine if it will be necessary to charge the Li-ion battery before or while driving to your planned destination

  • If it is necessary to charge the Li-ion battery, use the navigation system to search for available charging stations on your planned driving route.

Parent topic:
Life with an EV (Electric Vehicle) (scene guide)