Press the 2025 ARIYA e-Step switch while the vehicle is ON or READY and look for the blue e-Step indicator; Retain Mode in the driver-display settings preserves the selection for the next start.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified for all 2025 U.S.-market Nissan ARIYA trims and both FWD and e-4ORCE AWD configurations listed in Nissan's 2025 brochure.
- Retail trim / version
- ENGAGE FWD, ENGAGE Dual Motor e-4ORCE AWD, ENGAGE+ Dual Motor e-4ORCE AWD, EVOLVE+ FWD, EVOLVE+ Dual Motor e-4ORCE AWD, PLATINUM+ Dual Motor e-4ORCE AWD
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Verified for all 2025 U.S.-market Nissan ARIYA trims and both FWD and e-4ORCE AWD configurations listed in Nissan's 2025 brochure.
Know what kind of control to look for.
This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.
Step by step.
- 01
Switch the ARIYA to ON or READY and keep the vehicle safely stopped.
- 02
Press the e-Step switch on the center console.
- 03
Confirm the e-Step indicator is blue; a gray indicator means the feature is off.
- 04
To retain the choice after restarting, use the steering-wheel controls to open Settings > Driver Assistance > e-Step and turn Retain Mode on.
- 05
Practice releasing the accelerator and transitioning to the brake pedal in a clear, low-speed area.
Important limits
- e-Step increases deceleration when the accelerator is released but does not bring the ARIYA to a complete stop; use the brake pedal to stop.
- The feature is unavailable in Park or Neutral and can be limited while certain driver-assistance functions are active.
- Do not rely on e-Step where its deceleration is insufficient, including steep grades, icy roads or a heavily loaded vehicle. On AWD models, do not use e-Step while towing a trailer or another vehicle, and do not use it while the ARIYA itself is being towed.
Quick checks.
- ✓If the indicator stays gray, confirm the vehicle is ON or READY and is not in Park or Neutral when attempting to use the function.
- ✓If e-Step turns off after a restart, enable Retain Mode in Settings > Driver Assistance > e-Step.
- ✓If deceleration is weaker than expected, press the brake pedal and account for battery state, road slope and traction conditions.
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2025 Nissan ARIYA Owner's Manual — e-Step System
Relevant section or page: Pages 184–186 and 369–371. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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- Official brochure2025 Nissan ARIYA Brochure — Trim and Drivetrain Lineup ↗
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