• The DC/DC converter system may not
be functioning properly if the 12-volt
warning light illuminates continuously
when the power switch is in the READY
to drive position. Do not charge the
12-volt battery while this warning light
is illuminated. It may lead to a mal-
function of the DC/DC converter sys-
tem. Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer.
NOTE:
• If the vehicle does not go into the READY
to drive position (when the power switch
is pushed and the brake pedal is de-
pressed), jump-start the vehicle to place
the power switch in the READY to drive
position. For additional information, refer
to “Jump starting” in the “In case of emer-
gency” section of this manual.
• Do not jump-start the vehicle and contact
a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for in-
spection:
– If the 12-volt charge warning light
turns off when the vehicle is in the
READY to drive mode, the 12-volt bat-
tery may be discharged or there may be
a malfunction in the 12-volt battery re-
lated system.
– If the 12-volt charge warning light con-
tinues to illuminate when the vehicle is
in the READY to drive mode, there may
be a malfunction in the DC/DC con-
verter. Contact a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer for inspection.
or Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
When the power switch is in the ON or READY to
drive position, the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminates and then turns off.
This indicates the ABS is operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
power switch is in the READY to drive position, or
while driving, it may indicate the ABS is not
functioning properly. Have the system checked
by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock func-
tion is turned off. The brake system then operates
normally, but without anti-lock assistance. For
additional information, refer to “Brake system” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Approaching Vehicle Sound
for Pedestrians (VSP) system
warning light
The Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) system warning light is located on the
instrument panel.
This light comes on if there is a malfunction in the
VSP system.
If the VSP system warning light illuminates while
the power switch is in the ON position, or in the
READY to drive position, it may indicate the VSP
system is not functioning properly. Have the sys-
tem checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
For additional information, refer to “Approaching
Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP) system” in
the “EV overview” section of this manual.
BRAKE system warning light
(yellow)
This light functions for both the cooperative re-
generative brake and the electronically driven
intelligent brake systems. When the power
switch is placed in the ON position or in the
READY to drive position, the light remains illumi-
nated for about 2 or 3 seconds. If the light illumi-
nates at any other time, it may indicate that the
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