Owners/service Manual problems of the 2011 Nissan Leaf

The intelligent key system allowed the vehicle to be driven off without the key present (it was in the pocket of a person standing outside the car). The driver and passengers then went on a 15 mile trip, wherein the vehicle was parked (safely). After awhile the vehicle was re-entered, but the driver could not start the car because the key was not present. 2 young children were left waiting in the hot sun, but were not injured. Eventually another person retrieved the keys and brought them to the disabled car and driver using a second vehicle. It was very inconvenient and stressful for all parties involved and luckily no one was injured. Note: later on, after testing the vehicle in a controlled situation, the warning system did not indicate that the key was not present as the owner's manual states it should.