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1. Lower display Li ion battery temperature gauge This gauge displays the temperature of the Li ion battery For additional information see Li ion battery temperature gauge in the Instruments and con trols section Power meter This meter displays the actual traction motor power consumption and the regenerative brake power provided to the Li ion battery For additional information see Power meter in the Instruments and controls section Driving range This indicator displays the estimated driving range calculated based on a program that ac counts for current driving style and operational conditions that can be driven before recharging is necessary For additional information see Driving range in the Instruments and controls section Li ion battery available charge gauge This gauge displays the available Li ion battery power remaining to drive the vehicle For additional information see Li ion battery available charge gauge in the Instruments and controls section Li ion battery capacity level gauge This gauge displays the available capacity of the Li ion battery remaining to store power For additional information see Li ion battery ca pacity level gauge in the Instruments and con trols EV Overview EV 27 12 volt battery charge warning light Plug in indicator light READY to drive indicator light Power limitation indicator light EV system warni
2. E 1 i ion battery tempera ture gauge Estimated charge time 3 or fewer seg More than approxi ments illuminated mately 90 minutes 10 or more seg More than approxi ments illuminated mately 60 minutes NOTE Charging time is typically limited to 60 min utes when using a quick charger Press the start switch on the quick charger after it stops if additional charge time is necessary to reach an 80 charge See How to quick charge Power Limitation Mode This mode protects the health and operation of the vehicle s Li ion battery This mode operates in certain extreme conditions heat cold low state of charge Power available to vehicle systems including its traction motor is limited resulting in limited performance acceleration and top speed Charging may be automatically terminated espe cially with repeated quick charging in extreme hot weather Checking Li ion battery charge The three methods for checking amount of charge are as follows Check by using the Li ion battery available charge gauge on the meter when the power Switch is placed in the ON position See Li ion battery remaining energy gauge in the Instru ments and controls section and 16 Li ion battery low charge warning in the Instruments and controls section Check by using a cellular phone smart phone or personal computer See LEAF Navigation Sys tem Owner s Manual models with naviga
3. 4 2 47 Heated steering wheel switch 2 45 High voltage precautions EV 7 Hill Stait iat pots eR Rena 5 24 Hill Start Assist ee eee 5 24 HomeLink universal transceiver 2 58 Hoodirelease oc nee eee eho ead 3 16 HOM EE 2 46 How to normal charge 00 CH 9 How to quick charge CH 15 How to trickle charge if so equipped CH 11 l If the Li ion battery becomes completely discharged s cancos aoea eis aoha keda 6 12 Immediate charge o 2 2 0 0004 CH 31 Immobilizer system 2 2 0000000 2 37 In cabin microfilter 0 4 16 Indicator lights xk tx 2 19 Indicators for operation s 2 23 Inside rearview mirror eee 3 22 Instrument brightness control 2 41 Instrument panel llle 2 4 Intelligent Key system 00 3 13 Remote keyless operation 3 13 Interior light replacement 8 23 Interior liQhtS sa sc tee rri 2 56 ISOFIX child restraint 1 18 J Jump starting s ec ace eee eee eee 6 10 K Keyless entry ee ee 3 13 With Intelligent Key system See Intelligent Key system 3 13 2 AC 3 2 For Intelligent Key system 3 6 L Labels i suite s due ab ee eA aap 1 48 Air bag warning labels 1 48 Air conditioner specification label 9 9 Emission control information label 9 8 F M V S S C M V S S certification label 9 8 Moto
4. Headlight P 2 42 Turn signal light P 2 44 Fog light if so equipped P 2 45 5 Steering wheel mounted controls left side See LEAF Navigation System Owner s Manual Driving range button if so equipped Audio control Bluetooth Hands Free Phone System control 6 Steering wheel Power steering system P 5 19 Horn P 2 46 Driver s supplemental air bag P 1 34 7 Wiper and washer switch P 2 38 8 Steering wheel mounted controls right side Cruise control switches P 5 15 ECO button if so equipped P 2 46 9 Fuse box cover P 8 16 10 Charge timer OFF switch P 2 49 9 10 11 121314 15 16 17 18 11 Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC OFF switch P 2 48 12 Charge connector lock switch P CH 18 13 Charge port lid opener switch P 2 49 1 TRIP switch for twin trip odometer P 2 6 3 Instrument brightness control switch 2 Trip computer switch P 2 27 P 2 41 O 6 Illustrated table of contents 15 16 17 18 Heated steering wheel if so equipped P 2 45 Tilting steering wheel lever P 3 20 Heated seat switch P 2 47 Shift lever P 5 12 Storage tray P 2 50 Illustrated table of contents 0 7 INSTRUMENT PANEL 1 2 8 9 Side vents P 4 6 Meters and gauges P 2 5 10 14 3 Center multi function control panel See LEAF Navigation System Owner s Manual Vehicle information and setting buttons Navigation system
5. 7 Driver alert This warning appears when the previously set time for a break is reached You can set the time for up to 6 hours in the setting menu See Trip computer 8 Low outside air temperature The outside air temperature is displayed in F or C in the range of 20 F to 140 F 30 C to 60 C The outside air temperature mode includes a low temperature warning feature If the outside air temperature is below 37 F 3 C the warning is displayed on the screen The outside temperature sensor is located in front side of the vehicle The sensor may be affected by road wind directions and other driv ing conditions The display may differ from the actual outside temperature or the temperature displayed on various signs of billboards 9 Low washer fluid warning for Canada This warning appears when the washer tank fluid is at a low level Add washer fluid as necessary See Window washer fluid in the Maintenance and do it yourself section 10 Light reminder warning This warning appears when the power switch is turned to the OFF position but the headlight switch is still ON Turn off the headlight switch 11 Plug in indicator This indicator appears when the charge connec tor is connected If the charge connector is connected to the ve hicle the power switch can not be placed in the READY to drive position 12 Remove charge connector warning This warning appears when the p
6. A button D on the 5 All the doors and the rear hatch will lock 6 The hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once 1 Doors will not lock with the Intelligent Key while the power switch is in the ACC or ON position Operate the door handles to confirm that the doors have been securely locked Unlocking doors 1 Push the UNLOCK gj button 2 on the Intelligent Key once 2 The hazard indicator flashes once The driv er s door will unlock 3 Push the UNLOCK gg button on the Intel ligent Key again within 1 minute 4 The hazard indicator flashes once again All the doors and the rear hatch will unlock All doors will be locked automatically unless one of the following operations is performed within 1 minute after pushing the UNLOCK 4g button while the doors are locked Opening any door including the rear hatch Pushing the power switch During this 1 minute time period if the UNLOCK E button on the Intelligent Key is pushed all doors will be locked automatically after another 1 minute Opening charge port lid The charge port lid may be opened by pressing and holding the charge port unlock 8 button For additional information see Opening charge port lid in this section Using panic alarm If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened you may activate the alarm to call attention as follows 1 Push the PANIC 3 button on the Intelligent Key for more than 1 second
7. Charging may automatically stop even if it is not completed If charging stops mid charge you can re start charging by pressing the start button on the quick charger again The charge connector is locked to the charge port during charging and cannot be disconnected Follow the instructions on the quick charge equipment to stop charging Confirm charging is stopped by looking at the indicators on the dash The charge connector can be disconnected from the vehicle when charging is stopped When quick charging the Li ion battery charging rate is slower as the percentage available battery charge available in creases To finish charging 1 Confirm charging is stopped by looking at the indicators on the dash The charge connector can be disconnected from the vehicle when charging is stopped Unlock the charge connector and remove from the vehicle and properly store it Close the quick charge port cap Shut the charge port lid Charging CH 17 CH 18 Charging Oma C a 2 0c 2 CHARGE CONNECTOR LOCK SWITCH The normal or trickle charge connector can be locked to the normal charge port The charge connector lock mode can be selected by using the charge connector lock switch AUTO LOCK and UNLOCK NOTE The charge connector lock can be acti vated when the shift lever is in the P position and the charge connector is con nected The charge connector lock will not be a
8. For example the display shows 3 ft 1 0 m to the The vehicle may hitthe object when backing up to place amp but the actual 3 ft 1 0 m distance on 4 4 Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems the position if the object projects over the actual backing up course Speed Sens Vol AUX Vol OFF 3 J Gor Goo 07 J 36 Brightness Contrast Clock Adjust ADJUSTING THE SCREEN The procedure for adjusting the quality of the screen differs depending on the type of screen present on the vehicle For vehicles without Navigation System 1 Press the ENTER SETTING button 2 Turn the TUNE SCROLL knob to highlight the Brightness or Contrast key 3 Press the ENTER SETTING button 4 Adjust the level using the TUNE SCROLL knob and then press the ENTER SETTING button to apply the adjustment Do not adjust the Brightness or Contrast of the RearView Monitor while the vehicle is moving OPERATING TIPS When the shift selector is shifted to R Re verse the monitor screen automatically changes to the RearView Monitor mode How ever the radio can be heard t may take some time until the RearView Moni tor is displayed after the shift selector has been shifted to R Reverse Objects may be dis torted momentarily until the RearView Monitor screen is displayed completely When the shift selector is returned to a position other than R Reverse it may take some ti
9. EV Overview EV 15 Notification of the Li ion battery warmer operation You can be notified the Li ion battery warmer operation on the NISSAN CARWINGS Data Center website via an internet enabled smart phone or personal computer EV 16 EV Overview When the power switch is in the OFF position and charge connector is not connected if the Li ion battery warmer starts or stops it notifies you to connect the charger to the vehicle See LEAF Navigation System Owner s Manual STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ili 2 3 Depress the brake pedal Press the power switch Check that the READY to drive indicator light illuminates and the start up sound is audible See Ready to drive indicator light in the Instruments and controls section For models with navigation system If route guidance is necessary enter the destination in the navigation system See LEAF Naviga tion System Owner s Manual 5 Check the Li ion battery level and the esti mated driving range shown on the meter See Driving range in the Instruments and con trols section NOTE Before driving compare the driving dis tance to the destination displayed on the navigation screen with the estimated driv ing 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 models with naviga tion system If itis necessary to charge the Li ion bat tery use the
10. Immediately after inflation several front air bag system components will be hot Do not touch them you may severely burn yourself No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the supplemental air bag system This is to prevent accidental inflation of the supplemental air bag or damage to the supplemental air bag system Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle s electrical system sus pension system or front end structure This could affect proper operation of the front air bag system Tampering with the front air bag sys tem may result in serious personal in jury Tampering includes changes to the steering wheel and the instrument panel assembly by placing material over the steering wheel pad and above the instrument panel or by installing additional trim material around the air bag system Removing or modifying the front pas senger seat may affect the function of the air bag system and result in serious personal injury Modifying or tampering with the front passenger seat may result in serious personal injury For example do not change the front seats by placing ma terial on the seat cushion or by install ing additional trim material such as seat covers on the seat that is not specifically designed to assure proper air bag operation Additionally do not stow any objects under the front pas senger seat or the seat cushion and seatback Such objects may interfere with the proper o
11. KU Tite size example PO 18 6018 94H 1 DOT Abbreviation for the Department of 1 P The P indicates the tire is designed for Transportation The symbol can be placed passenger vehicles Not all tires have this above below or to the left or right of the Tire information Identification Number 2 Three digit number 215 This number gives 2 Two digit code Manufacturer s identification the width in millimeters of the tire from side mark wall edge to sidewall edge 3 Two digit number 60 This number known as the aspect ratio gives the tire s ratio of height to width 4 R The R stands for radial Two digit code Tire size Three digit code Tire type code Optional Three digit code Date of Manufacture ooh Oo Four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built For example the numbers Maintenance and do it yourself 8 29 3103 means the 31st week of 2003 If these numbers are missing then look on the other sidewall of the tire 3 Tire ply composition and material The number of layers or plies of rubber coated fabric in the tire Tire manufacturers also must indicate the ma terials in the tire which include steel nylon polyester and others 4 Maximum permissible inflation pressure This number is the greatest amount of air pressure that should be put in the tire Do not exceed the maximum permissible inflation pressure Maximum load rating This number indicates the ma
12. Never repair tires when the vehicle is on a slope ice or slippery areas This is hazardous Never repair tires if oncoming traffic is close to your vehicle Wait for profes sional road assistance Getting emergency tire puncture repair kit Take out the emergency tire puncture repair kit located under the cargo area The repair kit con sists of the following items Tire sealant bottle 2 Air compressor 3 Speed restriction sticker In case of emergency 6 5 Before using emergency tire puncture repair kit If any foreign object for example a screw or nail is embedded in the tire do not remove it Check the expiration date of the sealant shown on the label attached to the bottle Never use a sealant whose expiration date has passed Repairing tire AA warne Observe the following precautions when using the tire repair compound Swallowing the compound is danger ous Immediately drink as much water as possible and seek prompt medical assistance Rinse well with lots of water if the compound comes into contact with skin or eyes If irritation persists seek prompt medical attention Keep the repair compound out of the reach of children 6 6 In case of emergency The emergency repair compound may cause a malfunction of the tire pres sure sensors and cause the low tire pressure warning light to illuminate Have the tire pressure sensor replaced as soon as possible Open the lid o
13. Opening any door Pushing the power switch During this 1 minute time period if the UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key is pushed all doors will be locked automatically after another 1 minute Opening rear hatch 1 Carry the Intelligent Key 2 Push the rear hatch opener switch C 3 The rear hatch will unlock and open 12 VOLT BATTERY SAVER SYSTEM When all the following conditions are met for a period of time the battery saver system will cut off the power supply to prevent 12 volt battery discharge The power switch is in the ACC position All doors are closed and The vehicle is in the P Park position WARNING SIGNALS To help prevent the vehicle from moving unex pectedly by erroneous operation of the Intelligent Key listed on the following chart or to help pre vent the vehicle from being stolen chime or beep sounds inside and outside the vehicle and a warning displays in the dot matrix liquid crystal display When a chime or beep sounds or the warning displays be sure to check the vehicle and Intelli gent Key See Troubleshooting guide and Dot matrix liq uid crystal display in the Instruments and con trols section Pre driving checks and adjustments 3 11 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom Possible cause Action to take When opening the driver s door to get out of the vehicle The inside warning chime sounds continuously The power switch is pushed to the OFF p
14. When operating near a location where strong radio waves are transmitted such as a TV tower power station or broadcasting station When in possession of wireless equipment such as a cellular phone transceiver or CB radio When the Intelligent Key is in contact with or covered by metallic materials When any type of radio wave remote control is used nearby When the Intelligent Key is placed near an elec tric appliance such as a personal computer When the vehicle is parked near a parking meter In such cases correct the operating conditions before using the Intelligent Key function or use the mechanical key Although the life of the battery varies depending on the operating conditions the battery s life is approximately 2 years If the battery is dis charged replace it with a new one When the Intelligent Key battery is almost dis charged firmly apply the foot brake and touch the power switch with the Intelligent Key Then push the power switch while depressing the brake pedal within 10 seconds after the chime sound Since the Intelligent Key is continuously receiving radio waves if the key is left near equipment that transmits strong radio waves such as signals from a TV or personal computer the battery life may become shorter For information regarding replacement of a bat tery see Key battery replacement in the Main tenance and do it yourself section Pay special attention that the vehicl
15. Bluetooth Hands Free Phone System 0 8 Illustrated table of contents Th RTB 15 Audio system 4 Hazard warning flasher switch P 6 2 5 Center vents P 4 6 6 Rear window defroster switch P 2 41 7 Front passenger supplemental air bag P 1 34 8 Hood release handle P 3 16 9 Power switch P 5 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 iPod connector USB connector See LEAF Navigation System Owner s Manual Power outlet P 2 50 Auxiliary input jack See LEAF Navigation System Owner s Manual Front passenger air bag status light P 2 19 Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians VSP system warning light P 2 14 Heater and air conditioner control P 4 7 Glove box P 2 52 METERS AND GAUGES 89 101112 13 Upper display and lower display 14 15 This vehicle is equipped with an upper display and a lower display Master warning light P 2 18 ECO indicator P 2 10 Speedometer P 2 6 Clock P 2 11 Outside air temperature P 2 10 Turn signal Hazard indicator light P 2 21 Li ion battery temperature gauge P 2 7 Warning indicator lights P 2 12 9 Power meter P 2 7 10 ECO indicator P 2 10 11 READY to drive indicator light P 2 20 12 Dot matrix liquid crystal display P 2 22 Odometer twin trip odometer P 2 6 Trip computer P 2 27 Shift P warning if so equipped P 2 26 Indicator for timer P 2 35 13 Driving range P 2 8 14 Li ion bat
16. Child restraints later in this section The ALR mode should be used only for child restraint installation During normal seat belt use by an occupant the ALR mode should not be activated If it is activated it may cause uncomfortable seat belt ten sion Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 11 AA wann When fastening the seat belts be certain that seatbacks are completely secured in the latched position If they are not com pletely secured passengers may be in jured in an accident or sudden stop Unfastening the seat belts To unfasten the seat belt push the button on the buckle The seat belt automatically retracts 1 12 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system Checking seat belt operation Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt movement by two separate methods When the belt is pulled quickly from the retrac tor When the vehicle slows down rapidly To increase your confidence in the seat belts check the operation as follows Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward quickly The retractor should lock and restrict further belt movement If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any questions about seat belt opera tion see a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer Shoulder belt height adjustment for front seats The shoulder belt anchor height should be ad justed to the position that is best for you See Precautions on
17. in this section for more information Example 1 555 1212 123 One five five five one two one two star one two three Say plus for available only when using the Special Number command Say pause for a 2 second pause available only when storing a phone book number NOTE For best results say phone numbers as single digits The voice command Help is available at any time Please use the Help command to get information on how to use the system CONTROL BUTTONS The control buttons for the Bluetooth Hands Free Phone System are located on the steering wheel 1 amp amp Phone send button 2 Phone end button 3 Tuning switch amp Phone send Press the button to initiate a VR session or answer an incoming call You can also use the 4 button to interrupt the system feedback and give a command at once See List of voice commands and During a call in this section for more information aa Phone end While the Voice Recognition system is active press and hold the 4 button for 5 seconds to quit the Voice Recognition system at any time v Tuning switch While using the Voice Recognition system tilt the tuning switch up or down to manually control the phone system GETTING STARTED The following procedures will help you get started using the Bluetooth Hands Free Phone System with NISSAN Voice Recognition For ad ditional command options refer to List of
18. Firmware version 2 0 1 First generation iPod touch Firmware version 1 1 5 or 2 2 1 Second and third generation iPod touch Firmware version 2 2 1 or OS4 4 0 0 First generation iPod nano Firmware version 1 1 3 Second generation iPod nano Firmware ver sion 1 1 3 Third generation iPod nano Firmware version 1 1 2PC or 1 1 3PC Fourth generation iPod nano Firmware ver sion 1 0 2 or 1 0 4 Fifth generation iPod nano Firmware version 1 0 1 or 1 0 2 The iPod touch may not respond quickly with the system in some cases Make sure that the iPod firmware is updated Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems 4 41 Audio main operation Place the power switch in the ACC or ON posi tion Then push the CD AUX button repeatedly to switch to the iPod mode If the system has been turned off while the iPod was playing pushing the PWR button will start the iPod iPod MENU button Place the power switch in the ACC or ON posi tion Then push the iPod button to switch to the iPod mode If another audio source is playing and the iPod is connected pushing the iPod button changes to the iPod mode If the system has been turned off while the iPod was playing pushing the PWR button will start the iPod When the iPod MENU button is pushed while the iPod is connected the interface for iPod operation is shown on the audio display The items on the men
19. Loading beyond the specified ca pacity may also result in failure of other vehicle components Before taking a long trip or whenever you heavily load your vehicle use a tire pressure gauge to ensure that the tire pressures are at the specified level For additional information regarding tires refer to Important Tire Safety Information US or Tire Safety Infor mation Canada in the Warranty In formation Booklet TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION RENSEIGNEMENTS SUR LES PNEUS ET LE CHARGEMENT SEATING CAPACITY TOTAL coup TIRE PRESSURE DIMENSIONS PRESSION DES PNEUS FROID P scc owner s ANT P XXX XX RXX XXX kPa XX PSI SIZE MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NOMBRE DE PLACES TOTAL X REAR ARRIERE PXXX XX RXX XXX kPa XX PSI VOR LE MANJEL DEL USAGER POUR PLUS DE The combined weight of occupants SPARE and cargo should never exceed XX kg or XX lbs ES T XXX XX R XX XXX kPa XX PSI RENSEIGNEMENTS Le poids total des occupants et du chargement ne doit jamais d passer XX kg ou XX Ib SEATING CAPACITY NOMBRE DE PLACES SIZE DIMENSIONS Tire and Loading Information label Seating capacity The maximum number of occupants that can be seated in the ve hicle TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION RENSEIGNEMENTS SUR LES PNEUS ET LE CHARGEMENT COLD TIRE PRESSURE r PRESSION DES SEE OWNERS PNEUS FROID MANU
20. Voice memory A or memory B is selected automatically If both memory locations are already in use the system will prompt you to overwrite one Follow the instructions pro vided by the system 7 When preparation is complete and you are ready to begin press the 4 button 8 The VA mode will be explained Follow the instructions provided by the system 9 When training is finished the system will tell you an adequate number of phrases have been recorded 10 The system will announce that voice adap tation has been completed and the system is ready The VA mode will stop if The button is pressed for more than 5 seconds in VA mode The vehicle begins moving during VA mode The power switch is placed in the OFF position Training phrases During the VA mode the system instructs the trainer to say the following phrases The system will prompt you for each phrase phonebook transfer entry dial three oh four two nine delete call back number incoming transfer entry eight pause nine three two pause seven delete all entries call seven two four zero nine phonebook delete entry next entry dial star two one seven oh yes no select missed dial eight five six nine two Bluetooth on outgoing call three one nine oh two nine seven pause pause three oh eight cancel call back number call star two zero nine five delete phone dial eight three zero five
21. When the power limitation indicator light is illu minated the power provided to the traction motor is reduced Therefore the vehicle is not as re sponsive when the accelerator is depressed while the power limitation light is illuminated Power limitation indicator light When this light comes on the warning display appears on the navigation display and the dot matrix liquid crystal display Follow the instruc tions provided on the navigation display 2 20 Instruments and controls This light illuminates in the following conditions Li ion battery available charge is extremely low Li ion battery temperature is very low approxi mately 4 F 20 C When the temperature of EV system is high motor inverter coolant system Li ion battery etc When the EV system has a malfunction If the low battery charge warning light is illumi nated charge the Li ion battery as soon as pos sible If this indicator illuminates because the Li ion battery is cold due to low outside temperatures move the vehicle to a warmer location The Li ion battery temperature may be increased by charg ing the Li ion battery If the light illuminates when the EV system be comes hot due to continuous hill climbing either continue driving at a slower safe speed or stop the vehicle in a safe location If this indicator does not turn off contact a NISSAN certified dealer If the indicator illuminate
22. and registered its modifications transpor tation and registration are the responsibil ity of the user NISSAN is not responsible for any inconvenience that may result VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION mn P VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VIN PLATE The vehicle identification number plate is at tached as shown This number is the identifica tion for your vehicle and is used in the vehicle registration VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER CHASSIS NUMBER The vehicle identification number is located as shown Remove the cover to access the number Technical and consumer information 9 7 TRACTION MOTOR SERIAL NUMBER The serial number of the traction motor is stamped on the traction motor as shown 9 8 Technical and consumer information F M V S S C M V S S CERTIFICATION LABEL The Federal Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards F M V S S C M V S S certification label is affixed as shown This label contains valuable vehicle information such as Gross Ve hicle Weight Ratings GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR month and year of manufacture Vehicle Identification Number VIN etc Review it carefully EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL The emission control information label is at tached to the underside of the hood as shown in the illustration TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and Loading Information label affixed to the driver s s
23. facing the correct direction The stalk with the adjustment notches 1 must be installed in the hole with the lock knob 2 Push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down Properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position SEAT BELTS PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE If you are wearing your seat belt properly ad justed and you are sitting upright and well back in your seat with both feet on the floor your chances of being injured or killed in an accident and or the severity of injury may be greatly re duced NISSAN strongly encourages you and all of your passengers to buckle up every time you drive even if your seating position includes a supplemental air bag Most U S states and Canadian provinces orterritories specify that seat belts be worn at all times when a vehicle is being driven Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 7 Sit upright and well back 1 8 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system AA wann Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times Children should be properly re strained in the rear seat and if appro priate in a child restraint The seat belt should be properly ad justed to a snug fit Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an accident Serious injury
24. just the tire pressure to the recom mended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label to turn the low tire pressure warning light OFF If the light still illuminates while driving after adjusting the tire pressure a tire may be flat If you have a flat tire repair it as soon as possible When a wheel is replaced the TPMS will not function and the low tire pres sure warning light will flash for ap proximately 1 minute The light will re main on after 1 minute Contact your NISSAN certified LEAF dealer as soon as possible for tire replacement and or system resetting Replacing tires with those not origi nally specified by NISSAN could affect the proper operation of the TPMS A CAUTION The TPMS is not a substitute for the regular tire pressure check Be sure to check the tire pressure regularly Instruments and controls 2 17 If the vehicle is being driven at speeds of less than 16 MPH 25 km h the TPMS may not operate correctly Be sure to install the specified size of tires to the four wheels correctly A Master warning light red yellow There are two types of master warning lights yellow and red These lights illuminate if any warning lights or indicator lights are illuminated or if various vehicle information warnings appear in the dot matrix liquid crystal display Yellow master warning light The yellow master warning light is located on the upper display This light
25. light The light and chime remind you to fasten seat belts The light illuminates whenever the power switch is placed in the ON position and will remain illuminated until the driver s seat belt is fastened At the same time the chime will sound for approximately 6 seconds unless the driver s seat belt is securely fastened The seat belt warning light for the front passenger will illuminate if the seat belt is not fastened when the front passenger s seat is occupied The front passenger seat belt warning light does not acti vate until 5 seconds after the power switch is in the ON position See Seat belts in the Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system section for precautions on seat belt usage 9 Supplemental air bag warning N li ight After turning the power switch to the ON posi tion the supplemental air bag warning light will illuminate The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the supple mental front air bag and supplemental side air bag curtain side impact air bag systems and or pretensioner seat belt are operational If any of the following conditions occur the front air bag side air bag curtain air bag and preten sioner systems need servicing and your vehicle must be taken to your nearest NISSAN certified LEAF dealer The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 seconds The supplemental air bag
26. power switch in the OFF position When the power switch is in the ON position the Li ion battery will not start charging 3 Open the charge port lid and charge port cap See Charge port lid and Charge port cap in the Pre driving checks and adjustments section CH 10 Charging 4 Connect the charge connector to the charge port If it is connected normally a beep will sound once 5 If charging has started or if the battery is waiting for charging timer a beep will sound twice and the charging status indicator light display will change See Charging status in dicator light To stop normal charge 1 Ensure that the charge connector lock is not engaged For more information see Charge connector lock switch in this section Press the button on the charge connector release the lock and remove the charge con nector from the charge port and properly store it After closing the charge port cap on the charge port close the charge port lid NOTE To stop charging mid charge remove the charge connector Charging automatically stops HOW TO TRICKLE CHARGE IF SO EQUIPPED AA warna If you use any medical electric devices such as an implantable cardiac pace maker or an implantable cardiovascu lar defibrillator check with the electric medical device manufacturer concern ing the effects that charging may have on implanted devices before starting the charge operation Charging may affe
27. quently the system should be checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer Except for Canada To check the fluid level use your finger to plug the center hole 1 of the cap tube assembly then remove it from the reservoir If there is no fluid in the tube add fluid For Canada Fill the window washer fluid reservoir periodically Add window washer fluid when the low washer fluid warning appears on the dot matrix liquid crystal display See 9 Low washer warning if so equipped in the Instruments and controls section To fill the window washer fluid reservoir lift the cap and pour the window washer fluid into the reservoir opening Add a washer solvent to the washer for better cleaning In the winter season add a windshield washer antifreeze Follow the manufacturer s in structions for the mixture ratio Fill the window washer fluid reservoir periodically Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving conditions require an increased amount of win dow washer fluid Recommended fluid Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concen trate Cleaner amp Antifreeze or equivalent A CAUTION Do not substitute anti freeze coolant for window washer solution This may result in damage to the paint Donot fill the window washer reservoir tank with washer fluid concentrates at full strength Some methyl alcohol based washer fluid concentrates may permanently stain the grille if spilled while filling the window w
28. refer to the HomeLink web site at www homelink com or call 1 800 355 3515 PROGRAMMING HOMELINK FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS AND GATE OPENERS Canadian radio frequency laws require transmit ter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission which may not be long Instruments and controls 2 59 enough for HomeLink to pick up the signal during training Similar to this Canadian law some U S gate operators are designed to tim eout in the same manner If you live in Canada or you are having difficulties training a gate operator or garage door opener by using the Training procedures replace Pro gramming HomeLink Step 2 with the follow ing NOTE When programming a garage door opener etc unplug the device during the cycling process to prevent possible damage to the garage door opener components 1 See Programing HomeLink step 1 earlier in this section 2 Using both hands simultaneously press and hold the desired HomeLink button and the hand held transmitter button During training your hand held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting Continue to press and hold the desired HomeLink button while you press and re press cycle your hand held transmitter every two seconds until the fre quency signal has been learned The HomeLink indicator light will flash slowly 2 60 Instruments and controls and then rapidly after several seconds
29. room may become high if the system automatically stops Do not leave chil dren or adults who would normally re quire the support of others alone in your vehicle Pets should not be left alone either On hot sunny days tem peratures in a closed vehicle could Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems 4 23 quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to people or animals NOTE To check the Li ion battery charging sta tus using an internet enabled smart phone or personal computer The vehicle must be located in a cellu lar phone coverage area The cellular phone must be located in an area with cellular phone coverage The computer must be connected to the internet Some cellular phones are not compatible with this system and cannot be used to check the Li ion battery charging status Confirm this beforehand Operating tips When the charge connector is connected the climate control operates using electric power When the charge connector is disconnected from the vehicle the climate control operates using vehicle battery electric power The climate control can be operated for a maxi mum of 2 hours when the charge connector is connected to the vehicle or a maximum of 15 minutes when the charge connector is discon nected The remote climate control will only start to operate when the power switch is in the OFF position Be sure to check that the power switch is i
30. to 80 Charge Improves Battery Lon gevity using the following procedure CH 26 Charging Charging Climate Timer Ctrl Timer CARWINGS C 9 How to set long life mode with charging timer models with navigation system To set the long life mode of the charging timer use the following procedure 2 Touch Charging Timer 1 Pushthe Zero Emission menu button MENU chersing Timer 5 Sinn MENU gt Set Timer 1 Set START Time for battery charging Timer 1 ON Wed 10 00 PM 6 00 AM Set Timer 1 10096 Set Timer 2 3 Touch Set Timer 1 or Set Timer 2 4 Touch 96 Charge 5 Touch 8096 Charging Improves Battery Lon gevity The indicator light illuminates when the long life mode is set to on 6 Touch BACK to return to the previous screen 7 Touch Save Timer when the settings are complete and a settings confirmation screen is displayed Charging CH 27 10 00 PM 6 00 AM Mon 8 Touch Yes if the settings shown on the Screen are correct CH 28 Charging MENU cerging Timer Timer 1 ON Wed 10 00 PM 6 00 AM Set Timer 1 Set Timer 2 9 The Timer 1 or Timer 2 indicator illuminates after the charging timer is set How to set long life mode without charging timer models with navigation system Long life mode can be set using the following charging method remote charge immediate charge quick charge MENU sett G 1 O n Battery amp Power Aler
31. varies considerably depending upon available charge weather temperature usage battery age topography and driving style Vehicle range depends on a number of factors When the Li ion battery is new the estimated vehicle range with a fully charged Li ion battery is approximately 100 miles 160 km based on the EPA laboratory test commonly called the LA4 mode drive cycle This test represents city driving conditions Your actual range can vary either initially or as the battery ages and with use over time The majority of drivers will experience ve hicle ranges between 62 to 138 miles 99 to 222 km based on the many factors that affect vehicle range See Improve driving range later in this section for information of the factors that affect vehicle range and how to use the vehicle to maximize vehicle range IMPROVE DRIVING RANGE Vehicle range depends on a number of factors Actual vehicle range will vary depending upon speed vehicle load electrical load from vehicle accessories traffic and road conditions NISSAN recommends the following driving habits to help maximize vehicle range Before driving Follow recommended periodic maintenance Keep tires inflated to correct pressure Keep wheels in correct alignment Pre heat or pre cool the interior cabin while the vehicle is charging Remove unnecessary cargo from the vehicle While driving Drive in ECO mode In the ECO position more re
32. vates if the vehicle is tampered with again The alarm is activated by Unlocking the door without using the Intelligent Key the request switch or the key Even if the door is opened by releasing the door inside lock knob the alarm will activate How to stop an activated alarm The alarm will stop when a door is unlocked by pushing the UNLOCK gj button on the Intel ligent Key door handle request switch or using the mechanical key or when the power switch is pushed in the ACC or ON position If the system does not operate as described above have it checked by a NISSAN certi fied LEAF dealer NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System will not allow the power switch to be placed in the READY to drive position without the use of the registered key If the power switch fails to place the vehicle into the READY to drive position using the registered key it may be due to interference caused by another registered key an automated toll road device or automated payment device on the key ring Restart the EV system using the following procedure 1 Leave the power switch in the ON position for approximately 5 seconds 2 Place the power switch in the OFF position and wait approximately 10 seconds 3 Repeat step 1 and 2 again 4 Place the power switch in the READY to drive position while holding the device which may have caused the interference separate from the registered key
33. yellow also illuminate If the light illuminates while the power switch is in the READY to drive position with the parking brake not applied stop the vehicle and perform the following items 1 Check the brake fluid level If brake fluid is necessary add fluid and have the system checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer See Brake fluid in the Maintenance and do it yourself section 2 If the brake fluid level is correct have the warning system checked by a NISSAN certi fied LEAF dealer AA warninc Your brake system may not be working properly if the warning light is on Driv ing could be dangerous If you judge the brake system to be safe drive carefully to the nearest service station for repairs Otherwise have your ve hicle towed because driving it could be dangerous Instruments and controls 2 15 Pressing the brake pedal when the power switch position is not in the ON or READY to drive position and or low brake fluid level may increase the stopping distance and braking will re quire greater pedal effort as well as pedal travel If the brake fluid level is below the minimum or MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir do not drive until the brake system has been checked at a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer i This light illuminates to warn when a malfunction occurs in the electric shift control system When the master warning illuminates the chime sounds and the message When parked apply parking
34. 2 The theft warning alarm and headlights will stay on for a period of time 3 The panic alarm stops when t has run for a period of time or Any of the buttons on the Intelligent Key is pushed Note The PANIC button must be pushed for more than 1 second Setting hazard indicator and horn mode This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn mode when you first receive the vehicle Hazard indicator and horn mode In hazard indicator and horn mode when the LOCK amp button D is pushed the hazard indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once When the UNLOCK gj button 2 is pushed the hazard indicator flashes once If horns are not necessary the system can be switched to the hazard indicator mode In hazard indicator mode when the LOCK amp button is pushed the hazard indicator flashes twice When the UNLOCK gj button is pushed neither the hazard indicator nor the horn operates Operation DOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK Pushing door handle request switch or rear hatch request switch HAZARD twice OUTSIDE CHIME twice HAZARD once OUTSIDE CHIME once Pushing f or gj button HAZARD twice HORN once HAZARD once HORN none Hazard indicator mode Operation DOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK Pushing door handle request switch or rear hatch request switch HAZARD twice OUTSIDE CHIME none HAZARD none OUTSIDE CHIME none Pushing fj or gj button HAZ
35. 22 At home after driving EV 22 Before driving your vehicle models with navigation system EV 13 Charging the Li ion battery EV 10 Driving the vehicle EV 18 Parking the vehicle EV 21 Starting your vehicle EV 17 Seat adjustment 0 0 1 3 Front manual seat adjustment 1 3 Frontiseats sis nans Ren Rn eis 1 8 Seatbelts eee eee 1 15 Child safety ess oe ERA 1 15 Infants 5 summe Bade TUR 1 15 Injured persons llle 1 10 Larger children leen 1 16 Precautions on seat belt usage 1 7 Pregnantwomen 1 10 Rear center seat belt 1 14 Seat belt cleaning 7 5 Seat belt extenders 1 14 Seat belt hooks 1 13 Seat belt maintenance 1 14 Seat belts o ee GA ee dE 1 7 Seat belts with pretensioners 1 47 Seat belt warning light a oa aaa 2 18 Shoulder belt height adjustment 1 13 Small children lies 1 15 Three point type liess 1 10 Seats Seats oes 1 2 Heated seats sss 2 47 Security system NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System EV system startt 2 37 Servicing climate control 4 16 Shifting ue a Hae tet gu 5 11 Electric shift control system 5 11 Shoulder belt height adjustment For front SO68 S c aot ss dou Ses dots Sb d 1 13 Soft bottle holders ls 2 5
36. 26 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system Forward facing step 4 For child restraints that are equipped with webbing mounted attachments remove any additional slack from the anchor attachments Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seat back while tightening the webbing of the an chor attachments Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer s instructions to remove any slack Forward facing step 6 6 After attaching the child restraint test it be fore you place the child in it Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint near the LATCH attachment path The child re straint should not move more than 1 inch 25 mm from side to side Try to tug it forward and check to see if the LATCH attachment holds the restraint in place If the restraint is not secure tighten the LATCH attachment as necessary or put the restraint in another seat and test it again You may need to try a differ ent child restraint Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles 7 Check to make sure the child restraint is prop erly secured prior to each use If the child restraint is loose repeat steps 1 through 6 FORWARD FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS AA warne The three point seat belt with Automatic Locking Retractor ALR must be used when installing
37. 5 seconds provides a different function than a tilting up down for less than 1 5 seconds AM and FM Tilt up down for less than 1 5 seconds to in crease or decrease the preset station Tilt up down for more than 1 5 seconds to seek up or down to the next station Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems 4 43 XM Tilt up down for less than 1 5 seconds to in crease or decrease the preset station Tilt up down for more than 1 5 seconds to go to the next or previous category Press the ENTER button to show the XM Menu iPod Tilt up down for less than 1 5 seconds to in crease or decrease the track number Press the iPod MENU button to show the iPod Menu CD Tilt up down for less than 1 5 seconds to in crease or decrease the track number Tilt up down for more than 1 5 seconds to in crease or decrease the folder number if playing compressed audio files Press the ENTER button to show the CD Menu USB Tilt up down for less than 1 5 seconds to in crease or decrease the track number Tilt up down for more than 1 5 seconds to in crease or decrease the folder number Press the ENTER button to show the USB Menu 4 44 Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems ANTENNA Removing antenna You can remove the antenna if necessary Hold the bottom of the antenna and remove by turning counterclockwise A CAUTION To avoid damaging or deforming t
38. 57 HOMELINK UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER IF SO EQUIPPED The HomeLink Universal Transceiver provides a convenient way to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand held transmitters into one built in device HomeLink Universal Transceiver Will operate most Radio Frequency RF de vices such as garage doors gates home and office lighting entry door locks and security Systems ls powered by the vehicle s 12 volt battery No separate batteries are required If the vehicle s 12 volt battery is discharged or is discon nected HomeLink will retain all programming Once the HomeLink amp Universal Trans ceiver is programmed retain the original transmitter for future programming proce dures for example new vehicle pur chases Upon sale of the vehicle the pro grammed HomeLink amp Universal Transceiver buttons should be erased for security purposes For additional informa tion see Programming HomeLink later in this section 2 58 Instruments and controls AA warninc Do not use the HomeLink Universal Transceiver with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and re verse features as required by federal safety standards These standards be came effective for opener models manufactured after April 1 1982 A garage door opener that cannot detect an object in the path of a closing ga rage door and then automatically stop and reverse does not meet current federal safety standard
39. 7 Theft NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System traction motor start 2 2 sss 2 37 Tilt steeringcolumn 3 20 TANG sore Sg ah tes eter dub Se hen Sob OS 2 16 Low tire pressure warning light 2 16 TES s edd bd bob deh Shock Beane ed 6 3 Flattil cee rehe Hawes ye ee be 6 3 Low tire pressure warning system 5 2 10 6 Index Tire and Loading information label 8 27 9 9 Tire challis 53 1 3e wie es e 8 31 Tire dressing llle 7 4 Tire pressure eene 8 28 Tire pressure monitoring system TPMS cma od 5 2 6 3 Tire rotation emm Rm 8 32 Types oftires l l 8 30 Uniform tire quality grading 9 14 Wheels and tires ils 8 26 Wheel tiresize lerne 9 6 Tools e acm sanam e Rem n 6 13 Top ia mnm xm xe Ems 1 20 Tether strap child restraints 1 20 TOWING 336b am Rm meh SL ay 9 14 Flattowinig 3i an ota ee ae we 9 14 Towinga trailer ls 9 13 Tow trucktowing sene ws eo less 6 13 TPMS Tire pressure monitoring system 5 2 TPMS Tire pressure warning system 6 3 Traction motor llle 9 8 Traction motor serial number 9 8 Trailer towing ee ee 9 13 Transceiver HomeLink Universal 2 58 Transceiver 4 sss ress iness 2 58 Transmitter With Intelligent Key system See Intelligent Key system 3 13 Trickle charge o aose sauce eee ee CH 11 Trip compliter va sz erem ee ees 2 27 Turn sig
40. 8 A C air conditioner ON OFF button 9 MODE manual air flow control button 10 HEAT button 11 A C Heater ON OFF button Automatic operation AUTO The AUTO mode may be used year round as the system automatically controls constant tempera ture air flow distribution and fan speed To turn off the climate control push the A C Heater ON OFF button The same operating mode Heater or A C that was active when the system is turned off is active when system is turned back on While operating the climate control in the AUTO mode selecting any other climate control button de activates the AUTO mode and activates manual mode Cooling and or dehumidified heating The dehumidified heating mode can be used to keep the windows from fogging In this mode the heat pump compressor is used in A C mode for dehumidifying the air instead of heating it The PTC heater is also used in conjunction to heat the air This mode will increase energy consumption and therefore reduce range 1 Push the AUTO button The AUTO indicator will illuminate 2 If the A C indicator light does not illuminate push the A C button The A C indicator light will illuminate 3 If the HEAT indicator light does not illuminate press the HEAT button The HEAT indicator light will illuminate 4 Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature The temperature range is between 60 F 18 C and 90 F 32 C 5 To set the automatic contro
41. Anti lock braking system ABS warning ligit wuts vo seu dur Bac erae ven 2 14 Appearance care elles 7 2 Exterior appearance care 7 2 Interior appearance care 7 4 Audible reminders 00 2 21 Autolight system lees 2 42 Automaties lt a2 22 0424 Hh dara ea da 3 5 Doorlocks s bee kx 3 5 Automatic climate control models with Navigation System 04 4 17 Automatic climate control models without Navigation System 004 4 10 Avoiding collision and rollover 5 5 B Battery age ee nese aaa deal os ie ae wd ae 8 11 12 voltbattery les 8 11 Battery saver system 2 44 Intelligent Key battery 8 19 Li ion battery 2 0 000 000 EV 2 Li ion battery temperature gauge 2 7 Before starting system 5 10 Boosterseats o sd ea esee 1 31 Brake 2 seance a ok cee te eae 5 14 Anti lock Braking System ABS 5 21 Brake fluid eet ea wa Gee es 8 10 Brakes i eR Re ERES 8 15 Brake system lesen 5 19 BRAKE system warning light yellow 2 14 BRAKE warning light red 2 15 BRAKE system warning light yellow 2 14 BRAKE warning light red 2 15 Bulb replacement sss 8 21 c Cabin air filter 2 2 0 0 0 0 4 16 Capacities and recommended lubricants 9 2 Cargocover 000 2 52 Ceiinglight srl 2 57 Charge i sdb seek ERE
42. Brakes Check that the brakes do not pull the vehicle to one side when applied Electric shift P Park position mechanis m On a steep hill check that the vehicle is held securely while the vehicle is in the P Park posi tion without applying the brakes Parking brake Check the parking brake opera tion regularly The vehicle should be securely held on a steep hill with only the parking brake applied If the parking brake cannot keep a vehicle posi tion contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer Seat Check seat position controls such as the seat adjusters seatback recliners etc to ensure that they operate smoothly and that all latches lock securely in every position Check that the head restraints headrests move up and down smoothly and that the locks if so equipped hold securely in all latched positions Maintenance and do it yourself 8 3 Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat belt system for example buckles anchors adjusters and retractors operate properly and smoothly and are installed securely Check the belt web bing for cuts fraying wear or damage Steering wheel Check for changes in the steering conditions such as excessive free play hard steering or strange noises Warning lights and chimes Make sure that all warning lights and chimes are operating properly Windshield defroster Check that the air emits from the defroster outlets properly and in suffi cient quantity when operating the heater or a
43. Ex Exterior light indicator 2 19 EI Turn signal hazard indica 2 21 tor lights ED Front fog light indicator 2 19 ER Vehicle Dynamic Control 2 01 light if so equipped VDO off indicator light Pi Front passenger air bag 2 19 status light D High beam indicator light 2 20 blue Plug in indicator light 2 20 O Power limitation indicator 2 20 light e READY to drive indicator 2 90 light P Security indicator light 2 21 EV Overview The EV Electric Vehicle system EV 2 Li ion battery is ue m b RR Rex EV 2 Driving with a discharged Li ion battery EV 3 Charging the 12 volt battery EV 5 Li ion battery warmer less EV 5 High voltage precautions less EV 7 High voltage components ls EV 7 Road accident precautions less EV 8 Emergency shut off system ss EV 9 EV Electric Vehicle characteristics EV 9 Noise and vibration 2 0 0 00 20 EV 10 Life with an EV scene guide EV 10 Charging the Li ion battery EV 10 Before driving your vehicle models with navigation system ir e a isses eun Rx RUE OK ache aise og EV 13 Starting your vehicle less EV 17 Driving the vehicle llle EV 18 At home after driving leen EV 22 Efficient use of your vehicle sn EV 23 Ranges sues nire Seca we else nie ERE XO a EV 23 Improve divingrange ees EV 23 Li ion battery l
44. If the cable is damaged insulation cut connec tors cracked contamination such as liquids dust dirt etc in the connectors do not use the cable Replace the cable with a new one Do not put a USB device in a location where static electricity occurs electrical noise is gen erated or hot air from the air conditioner blows directly on it Doing so may cause the data stored on the USB device to be corrupted Notes for iPod use iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Improperly plugging in the iPod may cause a checkmark to be displayed on and off flicker ing Always make sure that the iPod is con nected properly An iPod nano 1st Generation may remain in fast forward or rewind mode if it is connected during a seek operation In this case please manually reset the iPod An iPod nano 2nd Generation will continue to fast forward or rewind if it is disconnected during a seek operation An incorrect song title may appear when the Play Mode is changed while using an iPod nano 2nd Generation Audiobooks may not play in the same order as they appear on an iPod Large video files cause slow responses in an iPod The vehicle center display may momen tarily black out but will soon recover If an iPod automatically selects large video files while in the shuffle mode the vehicle center display may momentarily black out but will soon recover Blue
45. Key battery discharge indicator ap pears on the dot matrix liquid crystal dis play even if the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle This is not a malfunction To stop the warning indicator from blinking touch the power switch with the Intelli gent Key again f the Intelligent Key system battery dis charge indicator appears on the dot ma trix liquid crystal display replace the bat tery as soon as possible See Intelligent key battery replacement in the Mainte nance and do it yourself section 5 10 Starting and driving BEFORE STARTING THE EV ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM Make sure that the area around the vehicle is clear Check fluid levels such as coolant brake fluid and window washer fluid as frequently as pos sible Check that all windows and lights are clean Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition Also check tires for proper inflation Check that all doors are closed Position the seat and adjust the head restraints Adjust the inside and outside mirrors Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to do likewise Check the operation of the warning lights when the power switch is pushed to the ON position See Warning indicator lights and audible re minders in the Instruments and controls sec tion STARTING THE EV ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM 1 Confirm the parking brake is applied 2 Confirm that the vehicle is in the P Park position The EV Electr
46. MOTOR DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Model EM61 Overall length in mm 175 0 4 445 1 174 8 4 440 2 WHEELS AND TIRES Overall width in mm 69 7 1 770 Road wheel Overall height in mm 61 0 1 550 Front tread in mm 60 6 1 540 Type Size Offset in mm Rear tread in mm 60 4 1 535 Aluminum 16x 61 2 1 57 40 Wheelbase in mm 106 3 2 700 Aluminum 17x61 2 1 77 45 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating b kg GVWR a Tire Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR See the F M V S S or C M V S S certifica tion label on the driver s side center pillar Front b kg Type Size de CEL Rear b kg P205 4 Conventional 55R16 89H 36 250 1 With front license plate bracket 55167 2 Without front license plate bracket 215 Conventional 50R17 90V 36 250 9 6 Technical and consumer information WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING YOUR VEHICLE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY When planning to travel in another country you should first find out if the charging equipment is compatible with that country s electrical sys tem When transferring the registration of your vehicle to another country state province or district it may be necessary to modify the vehicle to meet local laws and regulations The laws and regulations for motor vehicle safety standards vary according to the country state province or district therefore vehicle specifica tions may differ When any vehicle is to be taken into an other country state province or district
47. Remember to wait for the tone before speaking After the main menu you can say Help to hear the list of commands currently available any time the system is waiting for a response If you want to end an action without completing it you can say Cancel or Quit at any time the system is waiting for a response The system will end the VR session Whenever the VR session is cancelled a double beep is played to indicate you have exited the system If you want to go back to the previous command you can say Go back or Correction any time the system is waiting for a response Call Main Menu Call Speak name Phone number Speak digits Special Number C Redial D Call Back E Speak name If you have stored entries in the phonebook you can dial a number associated with a name and location See Phonebook in this section to learn how to store entries When prompted by the system say the name of the phone book entry you wish to call The system acknowledges the name Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems 4 51 If there are multiple locations associated with the name the system asks you to choose the loca tion Once you have confirmed the name and location the system begins the call Speak Digits When prompted by the system say the number you wish to call Refer to How to say numbers and Making a call by entering a phone number in this section f
48. Screen Select the Brightness or Contrast using the TUNE SCROLL control knob and then push the ENTER SETTING button Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to adjust the bright ness and contrast of the screen to the preferred level 4 36 Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems FM AM Bami MASEEK CATDR Pod MENU BACK CO AUX DISP Clock Adjust Adjust the clock according to the following procedure 1 Push the ENTER SETTING button 1 and turn the TURN SCROLL knob until Set ting Clock and Clock Adjust appear on the display 2 Push the ENTER SETTING button 1 to select Clock Adjust 3 Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob 2 to adjust the hour 4 Push the ENTER SETTING button 1 5 Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob 2 to adjust the minute 6 Push the ENTER SETTING button 1 On Screen Clock When this item is turned on a clock is always displayed in the upper right corner of the Screen Select the On Screen Clock using the TUNE SCROLL control knob and then push the ENTER SETTING button You can toggle be tween ON and OFF using the TUNE SCROLL control knob RDS Display When this has been set to ON RDS radio data system information will be shown on the display Select RDS display and then push the ENTER SETTING button You can toggle be tween ON and OFF using the TUNE SCROLL control knob iPod Menu language The iPod menu language can be set to Eng lish French or Spa
49. Timer 4 12 4 19 CloGk i ge ea eee Ree eee dees 2 11 Cockpit i 4 eieae 504646344 08 2 3 Cold weather driving 5 24 Console box less 2 52 Coolaht o enc dn i eek tae eee ed 9 2 Capacities and recommended lubricants asap ies es ES aly ek ea 9 2 Changing coolant 8 9 Checking coolant level 8 8 Cooling system 2 seen 8 7 Corrosion protection 0 7 6 Cruise control 0 5 15 10 2 Index Cup holders sau im c ed a 2 50 D Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch is 2 41 Dimensions and weights 9 6 Dot matrix liquid crystal display 2 22 Driving x3 bes RR ede wap alee 5 24 Cold weather driving 5 24 Driving vehicle less 5 11 Precautions when starting and driving 5 2 Driving ranges x xe m RR ms 2 8 Driving vehicle lt se ke 5 11 E ECO PDC 2 46 ECO SWIICh z e Red eae bon s 2 46 EGO iridiGator sa 3 2 Hedi des s Y RC 2 10 Efficient use of your vehicle EV 23 Emergency charge CH 11 Emergency EV Electric Vehicle shut off 5 9 6 2 Emergency shutoff system EV 9 Emission control information label 9 8 EV Characteristics EV 9 Event Data Recorder EDR 9 18 EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment 0 2 0 0 0s eee CH 11 EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipm
50. adapter CDs that are not round CDs with a paper label CDs that are warped scratched or have abnormal edges This audio system can only play prere corded CDs It has no capability to record or burn CDs f the CD cannot be played one of the following messages will be displayed CHECK DISC Confirm that the CD is inserted correctly the label side is facing up etc Confirm that the CD is not bent or warped and it is free of scratches PRESS EJECT This is an error due to excessive tempera ture inside the player Remove the CD by pressing the EJECT button After a short time reinsert the CD The CD can be played when the temperature of the player returns to normal UNPLAYABLE The file is unplayable in this audio system only MP3 orWMA if so equipped CD Compressed audio files MP3 WMA Terms MP3 MP3 is short for Moving Pictures Ex perts Group Audio Layer 3 MP3 is the most well known compressed digital audio file for mat This format allows for near CD quality sound but at a fraction of the size of normal audio files MP3 conversion of an audio track from CD ROM can reduce the file size by ap proximately a 10 1 ratio with virtually no percep tible loss in quality MP3 compression removes the redundant and irrelevant parts of a sound signal that the human ear doesn t hear WMA Windows Media Audio WMA is a compressed audio format created by Microsoft as an alterna
51. also reset at the same time 2 30 Instruments and controls Settings gt Skip gt Clock gt Maintenance gt Alarms v Enter Next Settings gt Units gt Language gt Effects Factory e Ij Enter Next Settings Settings cannot be accessed while driving The message settings can only be ac cessed when stationary is also displayed on the dot matrix liquid crystal display The m switch and switch are used in the settings mode Push the switch to scroll through the menus Push the B switch to select a menu Skip Push the E switch A to move to the warning check mode Push the switch to select other menus Clock The clock can be adjusted in this menu Back Select this submenu to return to the top page of the settings mode Set Clock Adjust the time hour and minute of the clock 24 12Hr 24 hours or 12 hours Select either the 24 hour clock display or the 12 hour display Maintenance There are 5 submenus under the maintenance menu Back Select this submenu to return to the top page of the settings mode Tire Select this submenu to set or reset the dis tance for replacement of the tires Other 1 2 and 3 Select this submenu to set or reset the dis tance for replaceable maintenance items Up to three other items can be monitored Set other items if required Alarms The alarms menu can be set to notify the follow
52. as a booster ve hicle because it cannot supply enough power to start a gasoline engine How ever a gasoline engine vehicle can be used to jump start LEAF s 12 volt battery If the booster battery is in another vehicle B position the two vehicles amp and B to bring their 12 volt batteries into close proximity to each other Do not allow the two vehicles to touch Apply the parking brake If the 12 volt battery is discharged the power switch cannot be moved from the OFF position Connect the jumper cables to the booster vehicle before pushing the power switch Push the P Park position switch to place the vehicle in the P Park position Switch off all unnecessary electrical systems headlights heater air conditioner etc 5 Place the power switch in the OFF position 6 Remove the vent caps on the 12 volt battery if so equipped Cover the battery with a firmly wrung out moist cloth to reduce the hazard of an explosion 7 Connect jumper cables in the sequence as illustrated 2 2 A CAUTION Always connect positive to positive and negative to body ground for example as illustrated not to the 12 volt battery Make sure the jumper cables do not touch moving parts in the motor com partment and that the cable clamps do not contact any other metal 8 Start the engine of the booster vehicle B 9 While the booster vehicle engine is run ni
53. audio display it will also show the current menu option To select the current menu option press the PHONE SEND 44 button To go back to the previous menu press the PHONE END s button If the current menu is the Main Menu pressing the PHONE END 49 button will exit the Phone system To exit the manual control mode press and hold the PHONE END sa button for 5 seconds Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems 4 57 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voice commands without difficulty If problems are en countered try the following solutions Where the solutions are listed by number try each solution in turn starting with number 1 until the problem is resolved Symptom System fails to interpret the command correctly Solution 1 Ensure that the command is valid See List of voice commands in this section 2 Ensure that the command is spoken after the tone 3 Speak clearly without pausing between words and at a level appropriate to the ambient noise level in the vehicle 4 Ensure that the ambient noise level is not excessive for example windows open or defroster on NOTE If it is too noisy to use the phone it is likely that the voice commands will not be recognized 5 If more than one command was said at a time try saying the commands separately 6 If the system consistently fails to recognize commands the voice train
54. best When you require any service or have any questions we will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available to us READ FIRST THEN DRIVE SAFELY Before driving your vehicle read your Owner s Manual carefully This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements assist ing you in the safe operation of your vehicle ZU UE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE MINDERS FOR SAFETY Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for conditions ALWAYS give your full attention to driving and avoid using vehicle fea tures or taking other actions that could distract you ALWAYS use your seat belts and ap propriate child restraint systems Pre teen children should be seated in the rear seat ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety fea tures to all occupants of the vehicle ALWAYS review this Owner s Manual for important safety information MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified Modi fication could affect its performance safety or durability and may even violate governmental regulations In addition damage or performance problems result ing from modification may not be covered under NISSAN warranties WHEN READING THE MANUAL This manual
55. brake is displayed on the dot matrix liquid crystal display Electric shift control system warning light When the power switch is in the OFF position the chime sounds continuously Make sure the parking brake is applied Have the system checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer 2 16 Instruments and controls c EV system warning light This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the following systems Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer Traction motor and inverter system Charge port or on board charger Li ion battery system Cooling system Shift control system Emergency shut off system is activated See Emergency shut off system in the EV over view section b Headlight warning light This light illuminates if the LED headlights are malfunctioning Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer B Low battery charge warning light This light illuminates when the available Li ion battery charge is getting low Charge as soon as it is possible preferably before the Li ion battery available charge gauge reaches the bottom line WW NOTE The low battery charge warning light turns off immediately before the Li ion battery is completely discharged and the vehicle will stop If the Li ion battery becomes com pletely discharged the vehicle must be charged in order to be driven a Low tire pressure warning light Your vehicle is equipped
56. certified LEAF dealer Removal and installation of the pre tensioner system components should be done by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 9 abdominal area Contact your doctor for specific recommendations INJURED PERSONS NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belts depending on the injury Check with All seat belt assemblies including re tractors and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer NISSAN recommends that all seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be Do not allow children to play with the seat belts Most seating positions are equipped with Automatic Locking Re tractor ALR mode seat belts If the seat belt becomes wrapped around a child s neck with the ALR mode acti replaced unless the collision was mi nor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly Seat belt your doctor for specific recommendations THREE POINT TYPE SEAT BELT assemblies not in use during a colli sion should also be inspected and re placed if either damage or improper operation is noted All child restraints and attaching hard ware should be inspected after any collision Always follow the restraint manufacturer s inspection instruc tions and replacement recommenda tions The child restraints should be replaced if they are damaged PREGNANT WOMEN NISSAN recommends t
57. child restraint to another seating posi tion Have the system checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer After the child restraint is removed and the seat INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAP belt tally retracted the ALR mode child irez First secure the child restraint with the LATCH straint mode is canceled M lower anchors rear outboard seat positions only or the seat belt as applicable 1 Flipup the anchor cover from the anchor point which is located on the back side of the seatbacks 2 If necessary raise or remove the headrest to position the top tether strap over the top of the seatback If the headrest is removed store it in a secure place Be sure to reinstall the headrest when the child restraint is removed 1 30 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system See Adjustable headrests for headrest ad justment removal and installation information Position the top tether strap over the top of the seatback 3 Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point on the seatback 4 Refer to the appropriate child restraint instal lation procedure steps in this section before tightening the tether strap If you have any questions when installing a top tether strap consult your NISSAN cer tified LEAF dealer for details BOOSTER SEATS PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER SEATS AA wann If a booster seat and seat belt are not used properly the risk of a child being injured in a sudden stop or coll
58. conditioner audio and phone systems The system then ends the VR session and returns to the call Say star for Say pound for Transfer call Use the Transfer Call command to transfer the call from the Bluetooth Hands Free Phone System to the cellular phone when privacy is desired The system announces Transfer call Call transferred to privacy mode The system then ends the VR session To reconnect the call from the cellular phone to the Bluetooth Hands Free System press the 4 button Mute Use the Mute command to mute your voice so the other party cannot hear it Use the mute command again to unmute your voice NOTE If a call is ended or the cellular phone network connection is lost while the Mute feature is on the Mute feature will be reset to off for the next call so the other party can hear your voice Phonebook phones without automatic phonebook download function NOTE The Transfer Entry command is not avail able when the vehicle is moving Main Menu Phonebook Main Menu Transfer Entry Delete Entry List Names For phones that do not support automatic down load of the phonebook PBAP Bluetooth pro file the Phonebook command is used to manu ally add entries to the vehicle phonebook The phonebook stores up to 40 names for each phone connected to the system NOTE Each phone has its own separate p
59. contacting our Con sumer Affairs Department toll free at 1 877 NOGASEV 1 877 664 2738 For Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform Transport Canada in addition to notifying NISSAN If Transport Canada receives complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may request a recall campaign However Transport Canada cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or NISSAN You may contact Transport Canada s Defect In vestigations and Recall Division toll free at 1 800 333 0510 You may also report safety defects online at https wwwapps tc gc ca Saf Sec Sur 7 PCDB BDPP Index aspx Additional information concerning motor vehicle safety may be obtained from Transport Canada s Road Safety Information Centre at 1 800 333 0371 or online at www tc gc ca roadsafety English speakers or www tc gc ca securiteroutiere French speakers To notify NISSAN of any safety concerns please contact our Consumer Information Centre toll free at 1 800 387 0122 Technical and consumer information 9 15 TELEMATICS OVERVIEW In addition to Event Data Recorders EDRs dis cussed elsewhere in this Owner s Manual this vehicle is equipped with electronic modules that monitor control and record data concerning vari ous vehicle systems including the moto
60. curtain side impact supple mental air bags P 1 34 4 Seat belts P 1 7 O 2 Illustrated table of contents oouog 10 Rear seats P 1 4 11 Front seat mounted side impact supple mental air bags P 1 34 12 Occupant classification sensors weight sensors Advanced Air Bag System P 1 40 13 Front passenger air bag status light P 2 19 Front head restraints P 1 4 Seat belt pretensioners P 1 47 Front seats P 1 3 Supplemental front impact air bags P 1 34 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren system P 1 19 EXTERIOR FRONT 1 2 3 9 Front camera if so equipped See LEAF Navigation System Owner s Manual 10 Recovery hook P 6 15 11 Fog lights Switch operation P 2 45 Bulb replacement P 8 23 12 Tires Wheels and tires P 8 26 P 9 6 Flat tire P 6 3 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS P 2 16 P 5 2 13 Doors Keys P 3 2 Door locks P 3 3 NISSAN Intelligent Key system P 3 6 Security system P 2 35 14 Child safety rear door lock if so equipped P 3 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 Charge port lid P 3 18 Blade replacement P 8 13 2 Hood P 3 16 Window washer fluid P 8 10 3 Headlight and turn signal lights 5 Side camera if so equipped See LEAF Switch operation P 2 42 Navigation System Owner s Manual Bulb replacement P 8 22 6 Outside mirrors P 3 23 4 Windshield wiper and washer 7 Power windo
61. following items with is found later in this section Outside vehicle The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time unless otherwise specified Doors and motor hood Check that all doors and the motor hood operate properly Also en sure that all latches lock securely Lubricate hinges latches latch pins rollers and links if necessary Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the motor hood from opening when the primary latch is released When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials check lubrication frequently Lights Clean the headlights on a regular basis Make sure that the headlights stop lights tail lights turn signal lights and other lights are all operating properly and installed securely Also check the aim of the headlights Road wheel nuts lug nuts When checking the tires make sure that no wheel nuts are miss ing and check for any loose wheel nuts Tighten if necessary Tire rotation Tires should be rotated every 7 500 miles 12 000 km Tires Check the pressure with a gauge often and always prior to long distance trips If neces sary adjust the pressure in all tires to the pres sure specified Check carefully for damage cuts or excessive wear Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS transmitter components Replace the TPMS transmitter grommet seal valve core and cap when the tires are replaced due to wear or age Wheel alignment a
62. in a serious accident and personal injury If adjustment is required contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings When a brake pad requires replacement it will make a high pitched scraping sound when the vehicle is in motion This scraping sound will first occur only when the brake pedal is depressed After more wear of the brake pad the sound will always be heard even if the brake pedal is not depressed Have the brakes checked as soon as possible if the wear warning sound is heard Under some driving or climate conditions occa sional brake squeak squeal or other noise may be heard Occasional brake noise during light to moderate stops is normal and does not affect the function or performance of the brake system Proper brake inspection intervals should be followed For additional information see the maintenance log section of your NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide Maintenance and do it yourself 8 15 MOTOR COMPARTMENT AA warning Never touch disassemble remove or replace the high voltage parts and cables as well as their connectors High voltage cables are colored or ange Touching disassembling re moving or replacing those parts and cables can cause severe burns or elec tric shock that may result in serious injury or death 8 16 Maintenance and do it yourself A
63. indicator 8 4 5 6 7 EE XV front defroster button fan speed control button t rear window defroster button See Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch in the Instruments and controls section amp intake air control button 8 A C Heater ON OFF button 9 AUTO climate control ON button 10 MODE manual air flow control button 11 A C air conditioner ON OFF button Automatic operation AUTO The AUTO mode may be used year round as the system automatically controls constant tempera ture air flow distribution and fan speed To turn off the climate control push the A C Heater ON OFF button The same operating mode Heater or A C that was active when the system is turned off is active when system is turned back on While operating the climate control in the AUTO mode selecting any other climate control button de activates the AUTO mode and activates manual mode Cooling and or dehumidified heating The dehumidified heating mode can be used to keep the windows from fogging In this mode the heat pump compressor is used in A C mode for dehumidifying the air instead of heating it The PTC heater is also used in conjunction to heat the air This mode will increase energy consumption and therefore reduce range Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems 4 17 1 Push the AUTO button The AUTO indicator will illuminate 2 If the A C indicator light does not illumin
64. ing items There are 3 submenus under the alarms menu Back Select this submenu to return to the top page of the settings mode Driver Alert Select this submenu to set the driver alert period Outside temp Select this submenu to display the low outside temperature On or Off Units Units displayed can be set for the following items on this menu Back Select this submenu to return to the top page of the settings mode Temperature Speed Language Select this submenu to choose the language displayed To return to the top page of the settings mode select BACK Effects The start up sound can be selected or turned off from this menu 5 submenus under the effects menu When a menu item is selected the selected sound plays Back Select this submenu to return to the top page of the settings mode Sound 1 Sound 2 Sound 3 Off Factory settings Select this menu to reset all values to the factory default settings except for the odometer settings NOTE When resetting to the factory settings all previous settings made are restored to the default settings To return to the top page of the settings mode select BACK Instruments and controls 2 31 Warning gt Skip gt Detail W Enter Next Warning check Skip Push the m switch to move to the Esti mated charge time display Push the menu Detail This item is available only when a warning i
65. injury A CAUTION Do not force the USB device into the USB port Inserting the USB device tilted or up side down into the port may damage the USB device and the port Make sure that the USB device is connected correctly into the USB port Do not grab the USB port cover if so equipped when pulling the USB de vice out of the port This could damage the port and the cover Do not leave the USB cable in a place where it can be pulled unintentionally Pulling the cable may break the wire USB device or the port To avoid damage and loss of function when using a USB device note the following precautions Do not bend the cable excessively 1 6 in 40 mm radius minimum Do not twist the cable excessively more than 180 degrees Do not pull or drop the cable Do not hit or press the USB port or USB device with hands feet or ob jects Do not store objects with sharp edges in the storage area where the cable is stored Do not leave the USB device and attached devices in the vehicle com partment When not in use for ex tended periods of time store the cable and USB device in a clean dust free environment at room tem perature and without direct sun ex posure Do not use the cable for any other purposes than its intended use in the vehicle The vehicle is not equipped with a USB device USB devices should be purchased separately as necessary This system cannot be used to format US
66. injury If your vehicle was originally equipped with 4 tires that were the same size and you are only replacing 2 of the 4 tires install the new tires on the rear axle Placing new tires on the front axle may cause loss of vehicle control in some driving conditions and cause an accident and personal injury If the wheels are changed for any rea son always replace with wheels which have the same off set dimension Wheels of a different off set could cause premature tire wear degrade vehicle handling characteristics and or interference with the brake discs Such interference can lead to decreased braking efficiency and or early brake pad shoe wear See Wheels and tires in the Technical and consumer information section of this manual for wheel off set dimen sions When a wheel is replaced the TPMS will not function and the low tire pres sure warning light will flash for ap proximately 1 minute The light will re main on after 1 minute Contact your NISSAN certified LEAF dealer as soon as possible for tire replacement and or system resetting Replacing tires with those not origi nally specified by NISSAN could affect the proper operation of the TPMS Do not install a damaged or deformed wheel or tire even if it has been re paired Such wheels or tires could have structural damage and could fail without warning Maintenance and do it yourself 8 33 The use of retread tire is not recom mended For additional in
67. is au tomatically turned OFF with the seat occupied The light will not illuminate when the front pas senger seat is unoccupied If an adult occupant is in the seat but the passen ger air bag status light is illuminated indicating that the air bag is OFF it could be that the person is a small adult or is not sitting on the seat properly If a child restraint must be used in the front seat the passenger air bag status light may or may not be illuminated depending on the size of the child and the type of child restraint being used If the air bag status light is not illuminated indicating that the air bag might inflate in a crash it could be that the child restraint or seat belt is not being used properly Make sure that the child restraint is Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 43 installed properly the seat belt is used properly and the occupant is positioned properly If the air bag status light is not illuminated reposition the occupant or child restraint in a rear seat If the passenger air bag status light will not illu minate even though you believe that the child restraint the seat belts and the occupant are properly positioned the system may be sensing an unoccupied seat in which case the air bag is OFF Your NISSAN certified LEAF dealer can check that the system is OFF by using a special tool However until you have confirmed with your dealer that your air bag is working properly rep
68. is in the ACC or ON position 2 Doors will not lock by pushing the door handle request switch when the Intelligent Key is left inside the vehicle However when an Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle doors can be locked with another registered Intelligent Key 3 10 Pre driving checks and adjustments A CAUTION After locking the door using the re quest switch make sure that the doors have been securely locked by operat ing the door handles When locking the doors using the re quest switch make sure to have the Intelligent Key in your possession be fore operating the request switch to prevent the Intelligent Key from being left in the vehicle The request switch is operational only when the Intelligent Key has been de tected by the Intelligent Key system Unlocking doors 1 Push the door handle request switch or the rear hatch request switch once while carrying the Intelligent Key with you 2 The hazard indicator flashes once and the outside chime sounds once The correspond ing door or the rear hatch will unlock 3 Push the door handle request or the rear hatch request switch again within 1 minute 4 The hazard indicator flashes once and the outside chime sounds once again All the doors and the rear hatch will unlock All doors will be locked automatically unless one of the following operations is performed within 1 minute after pushing the request switch while the doors are locked
69. low It takes a relatively long time before the music starts play ing If there are many folders or file levels on the MP3 WMA disc or USB device or if it is a multisession disc some time may be required before the music starts playing Music cuts off or skips The writing software and hardware combination might not match or the writing speed writing depth writing width etc might not match the specifica tions Try using the slowest writing speed Skipping with high bit rate files Skipping may occur with large quantities of data such as for high bit rate data Moves immediately to the next song when playing When a non MP3 WMA file has been given an extension of MP3 WMA mp3 or wma or when play is prohibited by copyright protection there will be approximately 5 seconds of no sound and then the player will skip to the next song Songs do not play back in the desired order The playback order is the order in which the files were written by the writing software Therefore the files might not play in the desired order Random Shuffle may be active on the audio system or on the USB device 4 32 Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems USB Universal Serial Bus memory AA wann Do not connect or disconnect the USB device while driving Doing so can be a distraction If distracted you could lose control of your vehicle and cause an ac cident or serious
70. mirrors llle 3 23 Owner s Manual Service Manual order information lees 9 18 P Panicalarm ko boe kw Ros 3 14 Parking s a2 wipe eed Beige cad d 5 14 Parking on hills 5 18 Parking brake break in sss 5 21 POWel 4 pipes Sa wed uua S 3 3 Power door lock sss 3 3 Power steering system 5 19 Power windows oaaae a 2 54 Power economy 000005 5 17 Power meter aaaea aa 2 7 Power outlet oa peria amani oaa iaa 2 50 Power steering system 0 5 19 Power switch aaao 5 7 5 8 Precautions nace gene See Gade a aka 5 19 Brake precautions 5 19 Charging 4i eek a med CH 2 Child restraints 00 1 17 Cruise control llle 5 15 High voltage precautions EV 7 Maintenance lle 8 5 Road accident precautions EV 8 Seat belt usage 1 7 Supplemental restraint system 1 34 When starting and driving Rapid air pressure loss Rear center seat belt Rear window and outside mirror defroster Rear window wiper and washer switch Reduction gear fluid Remote charge Remote climate control Remote keyless entry function For Intelligent Repairing flat tire Reporting safety defects Road accident precautions Roadside assistance program S Safety i a weedy wwe bin dor Ere RE 1 15 Child seat belts l l 1 15 Reporting safety defects 9 15 Scene guide 000 EV
71. navigation system to search for available charging stations on your planned driving route models with navi gation system EV Overview EV 17 DRIVING THE VEHICLE 1 Depress the brake pedal 2 Release the parking brake 3 Move the selector lever into the D Drive position When released the selector lever returns to its original center position EV 18 EV Overview 5 Depress the accelerator pedal and start Confirm that the vehicle is in the D Drive position The indicator next to the D by the selector lever illuminates and D is displayed on the meter Release the brake pedal driving There are following gear positions for driving the vehicle forward Use the D Drive position for optimum driving performance Use the B position for downhill driving When the B position is used more regenerative brake is applied when the accelerator pedal is re leased in comparison to the D Drive position with navigation system See Driving vehicle in the Starting and driving section Use the ECO position for maximum vehicle range and for city driving The ECO position helps reduce power consumption by reducing accel eration when compared to the same accelerator pedal position in the D Drive position and re duces the power provided to the heating and air conditioner system Without navigation system model When the ECO position is used more regenerative brake is applied when the acce
72. one phone can be active at a time Delete Phone D Use the Delete Phone command to delete a phone that is connected to the vehicle The sys tem will list the names assigned to each phone and then prompt you for the phone you wish to delete Deleting a phone from the vehicle will also delete that phonebook for that phone Bluetooth OFF E Use the Bluetooth OFF command to prevent a wireless connection to your phone VOICE ADAPTATION VA MODE Voice Adaptation allows up to two out of dialect users to train the system to improve recognition accuracy By repeating a number of commands the users can create a voice model of their own voice that is stored in the system The system is capable of storing a different voice adaptation model for each connected phone Training procedure The procedure for training a voice is as follows 1 Position the vehicle in a reasonably quiet out door location 2 Sit in the driver s seat with the parking brake on and the transmission in P Park 3 Press and hold the button for more than 5 seconds 4 The system announces Press the PHONE SEND 4 amp 4 button for the hands free phone system to enter the voice adaptation mode or press the PHONE END 4 button to select a different language 5 Press the button For information on selecting a different lan guage see Choosing a language in this sec tion Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems 4 55 6
73. or death can occur if the seat belt is not worn prop erly Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest Never put the belt behind your back under your arm or across your neck The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off your shoulder Position the lap belt as low and snug as possible AROUND THE HIPS NOT THE WAIST A lap belt worn too high could increase the risk of internal inju ries in an accident Be sure the seat belt tongue is se curely fastened to the proper buckle Do not wear the seat belt inside out or twisted Doing so may reduce its effec tiveness Do not allow more than one person to use the same seat belt Never carry more people in the vehicle than there are seat belts If the seat belt warning light glows continuously while the power switch is turned ON with all doors closed and all seat belts fastened it may indicate a malfunction in the system Have the system checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer No changes should be made to the seat belt system For example do not modify the seat belt add material or install devices that may change the seat belt routing or tension Doing so may affect the operation of the seat belt system Modifying or tampering with the seat belt system may result in serious personal injury Once a seat belt pretensioner has ac tivated it cannot be reused and must be replaced together with the retrac tor See a NISSAN
74. out of position occu pants However all of the information cau tions and warnings in this manual still ap ply and must be followed The side air bags Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 45 and curtain air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity side collisions although they may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity side impact They are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted They may not inflate in cer tain side collisions on the side where the vehicle is impacted Vehicle damage or lack of it is not always an indication of proper side air bag and curtain air bag operation When the side air bags and curtain air bags inflate a fairly loud noise may be heard followed by release of smoke This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire Care should be taken not to inhale it as it may cause irritation and choking Those with a history of a breathing con dition should get fresh air promptly Side air bags along with the use of seat belts help to cushion the impact force on the chest and pelvic area of the front occupants Curtain air bags help to cushion the impact force to the head of occupants in the front and rear outboard seat ing positions They can help save lives and re duce serious injuries However side air bags and curtain air bags may cause abrasions or other injuries Side air bags and curt
75. period of time CH 24 Charging ex a w0 Without navigation system 1 Push the M switch amp on the left side of the combination meter panel Settings gt Skip gt Charge Charging Timer v QEnter Next 2 Pushthe switch to highlight Charg ing Timer on the dot matrix liquid crystal display and then push the switch Charging Timer On t9 To 06 30 QEnter 6 Change 3 The Charging Timer screen is displayed To change the time or turn the timer on or off push the switch Charging Timer gt Back gt On gt Off QEnter Next To turn the timer on or off use the switch to highlight On or Off and then push the m switch If On is selected an additional screen is displayed that allows you to change the time of the charging timer Charging Timer To 00 00 QEnter Change The hour portion of the time is highlighted on the screen Push the switch to change the hour field in increments of one hour Push the IM switch to move to the minutes field Push the switch to change the minute field in increments of ten minutes Push the IM switch to finish setting the charging timer Charging CH 25 LONG LIFE MODE Use the default setting long distance mode 100 charge to maximize vehicle range Use the long life mode to help maximize the Li ion battery useful life The long life mode is set by changing the Charge
76. proper seat belt fit For a seat belt to fit properly the booster seat should raise the child so that the shoulder belt is properly positioned across the chest and the top middle portion of the shoulder The shoulder belt should not cross the neck or face and should not fall off the shoul der The lap belt should lie snugly across the lower hips or upper thighs not the abdomen A booster seat can only be used in seating posi tions that have a three point type seat belt The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Mo tor Vehicle Safety Standards Once the child has grown so the shoulder belt is no longer on or near the face and neck and the lap belt can be posi tioned properly across the lower hips or upper thighs use the seat belt without the booster seat AA warninc Never let a child stand or kneel on any seat and do not allow a child in the cargo areas The child could be seriously in jured or killed in an accident or sudden stop 1 16 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system CHILD RESTRAINTS PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS warna Failure to follow the warnings and in structions for proper use and installa tion of child restraints could result in serious injury or death of a child or other passengers in a sudden stop or collision The child restraint must be used and installed properl
77. radio band select button to turn on the radio If you listen to the radio while the READY to drive indicator light is off the power switch should be pushed to the ACC position Radio reception is affected by station signal strength distance from radio transmitter build ings bridges mountains and other external influ ences Intermittent changes in reception quality normally are caused by these external influences Using a cellular phone in or near the ve hicle may influence radio reception quality Radio reception Your NISSAN radio system is equipped with state of the art electronic circuits to enhance ra dio reception These circuits are designed to extend reception range and to enhance the qual ity of that reception However there are some general characteristics of both FM and AM radio signals that can affect radio reception quality in a moving vehicle even when the finest equipment is used These char acteristics are completely normal in a given re ception area and do not indicate any malfunction in your NISSAN radio system Reception conditions will constantly change be cause of vehicle movement Buildings terrain signal distance and interference from other ve hicles can work against ideal reception De scribed below are some of the factors that can affect your radio reception Some cellular phones or other devices may cause interference or a buzzing noise to come from the audio system speakers Storing t
78. rain very cold snow or ice can be slick and very hard to drive on The vehicle will have much less traction or grip under these conditions Try to avoid driving on wet ice until the road is salted or sanded Whatever the conditions drive with caution Accelerate and slow down with care If accelerating too fast the drive wheels will lose even more trac tion Allow more stopping distance under these conditions Braking should be started sooner than on dry pavement 5 26 Starting and driving Allow greater following distances on slippery roads Watch for slippery spots glare ice These may appear on an otherwise clear road in shaded areas If a patch of ice is seen ahead brake before reaching it Try not to brake while on the ice and avoid any sudden steering maneuvers Do not use cruise control on slippery roads FREEING A FROZEN CHARGE PORT LID When the charge port is frozen melt the ice using a hair dryer 6 In case of emergency Roadside assistance program ss 6 2 If the Li ion battery becomes completely Emergency EV Electric Vehicle shut off 6 2 discharged sso exe m oie ae Ss 6 12 Hazard warning flasher switch 6 2 PUSH StAMING i esee e spe CA RR Es pum 6 12 Flatties PL DL r A LTPI 6 3 Moo LITTLE 6 13 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 6 3 Towing your vehicle ss cs cotes llle 6 13 Repairing flat tire lt e es 2 ee 6 4 Towing reco
79. recovery Rocking a stuck vehicle If the vehicle is stuck in sand snow mud etc try to free it by following the procedure below 1 6 16 Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC system Make sure the area in front and behind the vehicle is clear of obstructions Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear an area around the front tires In case of emergency 4 Slowly rock the vehicle forward and backward Shift back and forth between the R Reverse and D Drive positions Apply the accelerator as little as possible to maintain the rocking motion Release the accelerator pedal before shifting between R Reverse and D Drive Do not spin the tires above 35 MPH 55 km h If the vehicle cannot be freed after a few tries contact a professional towing service to re move the vehicle 7 Appearance and care Cleaning exterior lesen 7 2 Air fresheners sss Pe ee RR d 7 4 Washing as aztec t dudes ce o odes ds 7 2 Floor mats sex sex mood Roe x OR RR 7 5 Waxing ea k ries ee aoib ds dediti dodo aa ded 7 2 Seat bells a fas deiiva see a eee RUN 7 5 Removing spots 2 eese 7 3 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment EVSE 7 6 Uhnde rbody aie eani nk Ram BR ees ite Rn y A 7 3 Corrosion protection 00000 eee eae 7 6 GIASS naso on 9 doh Oe d is eee Poa as 7 3 Most common factors contributing to vehicle Solar cell module if so equipped 7 8 COMOSION i
80. release NOTE If your vehicle cannot be moved because the vehicle can not to be shifted to the N Neutral position please refer to the LEAF Roadside Assistance Guide which is lo cated at www NISSANUSA com If your ve hicle cannot be moved because the park ing brake cannot be released see Parking brake mechanical release Front VEHICLE RECOVERY FREEING STUCK VEHICLE AA wann Stand clear of a stuck vehicle Do not spin your tires at high speed This could cause them to explode which could result in serious injury Parts of the vehicle could also over heat and be damaged Pulling a stuck vehicle Do not use the tie down hook for towing or vehicle recovery Rear Rear Do not use the tie down hook to pull the vehicle A CAUTION Tow chains or cables must be attached only to the vehicle recovery hook or main structural members of the ve hicle Otherwise the vehicle body will be damaged Do not use the vehicle tie down hook to free a vehicle stuck in sand snow mud etc In case of emergency 6 15 Never tow a vehicle using the vehicle tie down hook or recovery hook Always pull the cable straight out from the front of the vehicle Never pull on the vehicle at an angle Pulling devices should be routed so they do not touch any part of the sus pension steering brake or cooling systems Pulling devices such as ropes or can vas straps are not recommended for use in vehicle towing or
81. reset the display shows Instant energy economy The instant energy economy mode shows the instant energy economy via a moving bar graph When regenerated energy is being stored in the Li ion battery while driving the instant energy economy display will show the maximum value The maximum value will then continue to be dis played until the regenerated power is consumed JED 218miles P 0 0miles State of charge Displays the vehicles current state of charge Average Speed 19 0 MPH 218niles 0 0 miles Average speed The average speed mode shows the average vehicle speed MPH or km h since the last reset The average speed MPH or km h can be reset by pushing the switch for longer than 1 second The display is updated every 30 seconds For the first 30 seconds after a reset the display shows u Instruments and controls 2 29 Driving Distance 146 1 miles Elapsed Time 7 41 218niles 0 0 miles Driving distance and elapsed time Driving distance The driving distance mode shows the total dis tance miles or km the vehicle has been driven since the last reset The distance can be reset by pushing the switch for longer than 1 second The elapsed time is also reset at the same time Elapsed time The elapsed time mode shows the time since the last reset The displayed time can be reset by pushing the switch for longer than 1 second The driving distance is
82. restraint that is designed for your child s height and weight Always follow all recommended procedures All U S states and Canadian provinces or territories require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint at all times while the vehicle is being operated Canadian law requires the top tether strap on forward facing child restraints be secured to the designated an chor point on the vehicle 1 18 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with special anchor points that are used with Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System LATCH compat ible child restraints This system may also be referred to as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system With this system you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint LATCH lower anchor warna Failure to follow the warnings and in structions for proper use and installation of child restraints could result in serious injury or death of a child or other passen gers in a sudden stop or collision Attach LATCH system compatible child restraints only at the locations shown in the illustration Do not secure a child restraint in the center rear seating position using the LATCH lower anchors The child re straint will not be secured properly Inspect the lower anchors by inserting your fingers into the lower anchor are
83. seat do not hold onto the seatback of the front seat If the side air bag inflates you may be seriously injured Be especially careful with children who should al ways be properly restrained Some ex amples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations Do not use seat covers on the front seatbacks They may interfere with side air bag inflation Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 39 1 40 8 Crash zone sensor Supplemental front impact air bag modules Front seat mounted side impact supplemen tal air bag modules Occupant classification sensors weight sensors Z 8 S Occupant classification system control unit Roof mounted curtain side impact supple mental air bag inflators Roof mounted curtain side impact supple mental air bag modules Satellite sensors Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system 9 Lap outer pretensioner driver side only 10 Seat belt with pretensioner 11 Air bag Control Unit ACU NISSAN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM FRONT SEATS warna To ensure proper operation of the pas sengers advanced air bag system please observe the following items Do not allow a passenger in the rear seat to push or pull on the seatback pocket Do not place heavy loads heavier than 9lb 4 kg on the seatback head re straint or in the seatback pocket Do not store luggag
84. set Climate Ctrl Timer 1 Pushthe Zero Emission menu button 4 20 Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems MENU set Timer 1 Climate Ctrl Timer Timer 1 Departure Time for Climate Ctrl Timer mer 2 Set Timer 1 Climate Ctrl timers are not set Set Timer 2 5 To set the Climate Ctrl Timer for different days of the week touch Assign Days Select the preferred timer setting for each day of the week After setting touch OK The previous screen is displayed 3 Touch Set Timer 1 or Set Timer 2 The 4 Enter the departure time 6 When the settings are completed touch following procedure explains the Timer 1 Save Timer The settings confirmation setting screen will be displayed Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems 4 21 Ta If the settings shown on the screen are cor rect touch Yes MENU Timer 1 ON Mon 6 30 AM Mon Tu 2 9 AM LN IM IN 8 The indicator of Timer 1 illuminates after the Climate Ctrl Timer is set Use the same pro cedure to set the Timer 2 setting 9 Place the power switch to the OFF position and then connect the charge connector to the vehicle Operation tips The Climate Ctrl Timer will only start when the power switch is in the OFF position Always turn the power switch to the OFF position after the Climate Ctrl Timer is set Touch Timer 1 or Timer 2 to turn off the Climate Ctrl Time
85. shift lever is shifted into D Drive ECO or R Re verse position or on a flat and level road COLD WEATHER DRIVING A CAUTION To prevent damage to the Li ion battery Do not store a vehicle in temperatures below 13 F 25 C for over seven days If the outside temperature is 13 F 25 C or less the Li ion battery may freeze and it cannot be charged or provide power to run the vehicle Move the vehicle to a warm location NOTE Connect the charger to the vehicle and place the power switch in the OFF posi tion when parking the vehicle if tempera tures may go below 4 F 20 C This pro vides external power to the Li ion battery warmer when it operates and does not discharge the Li ion battery Vehicle driv ing range is reduced if the Li ion battery warmer operates Li ion battery tempera ture approximately 4 F 20 C or colder while driving the vehicle You may need to charge the Li ion battery sooner than in warmer temperatures The Li ion battery requires more time to charge when the Li ion battery warmer operates The predicted charging time displayed on the meter and navigation system in creases when the Li ion battery warmer operates Vehicle range may be substantially re duced in extremely cold conditions for example under 4 F 20 C Using the climate control system to heat the cabin when outside temperature is below 32 F 0 C uses more electricity and affects vehicle rang
86. small distances immedi ately before the closed position which cannot be detected Make sure that all passengers have their hands etc inside the vehicle before closing the window If the control unit detects something caught in the window as it is closing the window will be imme diately lowered The auto reverse function can be activated when the window is closed by automatic operation when the power switch is in the ON position or for 45 seconds after the power switch is placed in the OFF position Depending on the environment or driving conditions the auto reverse function may be activated if an impact or load similar to something being caught in the window oc curs 2 56 Instruments and controls If the windows do not close automatically If the power window automatic function closing only does not operate properly perform the fol lowing procedure to initialize the power window system 1 Place the power switch in the ON position 2 Close the door 3 Open the window completely by operating the power window switch 4 Pull the power window switch and hold it to close the window and then hold the switch more than 3 seconds after the window is closed completely 5 Release the power window switch Operate the window by the automatic function to con firm the initialization is complete If the power window automatic function does not operate properly after performing the procedure above have your vehicle c
87. so equipped See CH How to quick charge in the CH Charging section Charge connector Use the charging device AC 220 240 volt that is installed in your home Use the EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment or trickle charge cable for opportunity charging at a destination such as a friends house Use only a 110 120 volt 15 amp dedicated outlet for charging Public charging stations Estimated charging time Approximately 4 7 hours depending on the charger to charge the Li ion battery from discharged Low battery charge warning light illuminated to charged Approximately 21 hours to charge the Li ion battery from discharged Low battery charge warning light illuminated to charged Approximately 30 minutes to charge the Li ion battery from discharged Low battery charge warning light illuminated to 8096 charged Charging time information Normal charge Trickle charge Quick charge if so equipped ay _ ji Low battery charge warning light is ON COLD TIRE PRESSURES The label is typically located on the driver side center pillar or on the driver s door For additional information see Wheels and tires in the Main tenance and do it yourself section Printing January 2013 08 Publication No OM3E OZEOUO Printed in USA ZEO D
88. so power is transferred to a drive wheel on the same axle that is not slipping Controls brake pressure and traction motor out put to reduce drive wheel slip based on vehicle speed traction control function Controls brake pressure at individual wheels and traction motor output to help the driver maintain control of the vehicle in the following conditions understeer vehicle tends to not follow the steered path despite increased steering in put oversteer vehicle tends to spin due to cer tain road or driving conditions The VDC system can help the driver to maintain control of the vehicle but it cannot prevent loss of vehicle control in all driving situations When the VDC system operates the amp warning in the instrument panel flashes When the warning flashes note the following items The road may be slippery or the system may determine some action is required to help keep the vehicle on the steered path You may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise or vibration from under the hood This is normal and indicates that the VDC sys tem is working properly Adjust your speed and driving according to the road conditions See VDC warning light in the Instruments and controls section and VDC OFF indicator light in the Instruments and controls section If a malfunction occurs in the system the amp warning illuminates in the lower display The VDC system automaticall
89. temperature control A V but ton to set the desired temperature The temperature range is between 60 F 18 C and 90 F 32 C Ventilation 1 Push the AUTO button so that the indicator light turns off 2 Push the HEAT button and A C button if the indicator lights are on so that both indicator lights turn off Note The ventilation mode requires a lower power consumption so cruising distance will increase Air recirculation Push the air recirculation amp button to change the air circulation mode When the indicator light illuminates the flowing air is recirculated inside the vehicle Outside air circulation Push the intake air control c button to change the air circulation mode When the indi cator light does not illuminate the flowing air is drawn from outside the vehicle Automatic air intake control To set the automatic control mode push and hold the lt gt intake air control button The indicator light will blink twice and the inside outside circu lation will then be controlled automatically When in automatic mode the indictor light will come on when inside air recirculation is active Climate Ctrl Timer The air conditioner starts to operate at the time of day and day of the week specified in the settings This pre heats or pre cools the vehicle to a factory preset temperature in the passenger compart ment before driving while the charger is con nected to vehicle This he
90. the tire If you install snow tires they must be the same size brand construction and tread pattern on all four wheels For additional traction on icy roads studded tires may be used However some U S states and Canadian provinces prohibit their use Check local state and provincial laws before installing studded tires Skid and traction capabilities of studded snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non studded snow tires TIRE CHAINS Use of tire chains may be prohibited according to location Check the local laws before installing tire chains When installing tire chains make sure they are the proper size for the tires on your vehicle and are installed according to the chain manufacturer s suggestions Use only SAE Class S chains Class S chains are used on vehicles with restricted tire to vehicle clearance Vehicles that can use Class S chains are designed to meet the SAE stan dard minimum clearances between the tire and the closest vehicle suspension or body compo nent required to accommodate the use of a win ter traction device tire chains or cables The minimum clearances are determined using the factory equipped tire size Other types may dam age your vehicle Use chain tensioners when recommended by the tire chain manufacturer to ensure a tight fit Loose end links of the tire chain must be secured or removed to prevent the possibility of whipping action damage to the fenders or un
91. the brakes Do not rapidly release the accelerator pedal Do not rapidly turn the steering wheel Remain calm and do not overreact 2 Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands and try to hold a straight course 3 When appropriate slowly release the accel erator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle 4 Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe location off the road and away from traffic if possible 5 Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradually stop the vehicle 6 Turn on the hazard warning flashers and either contact a roadside emergency service to change the tire or see Flat tire in the In case of emergency of this Owner s Manual DRINKING ALCOHOL DRUGS AND DRIVING AA wann Never drive under the influence of alco hol or drugs Alcohol in the bloodstream reduces coordination delays reaction time and impairs judgement Driving af ter drinking alcohol increases the likeli hood of being involved in an accident injuring yourself and others Additionally if you are injured in an accident alcohol can increase the severity of the injury NISSAN is committed to safe driving However you must choose not to drive under the influence of alcohol Every year thousands of people are injured or killed in alcohol related accidents Al though the local laws vary on what is considered to be legally intoxicated the fact is that alcohol affects all people differently and most people underestim
92. the front of hood lock 5 Turn it clockwise to release the charge con nector lock 6 Remove the charge connector CHARGING METHODS CHARGING TIMER Use charging timer to schedule when the Li ion battery charges The vehicle automatically begins charging at the scheduled times when the charge connector is connected to the vehicle The timers do not need to be reset each time the Li ion battery needs charging With navigation system The charging timer can save two timer settings that include the charging start time and end time The charging timer can be applied to one of the timer settings for each day of the week 1 Push the Zero Emission button touch Charging Timer 9 and The Charging Timers are not set 240V 2 Touch Set Timer 1 or Set Timer 2 The following procedure explains Timer 1 setting Charging CH 21 MENU set Timer 1 BACK Day Set Timer 1 10 33 Back Set START Time for battery charging Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 3 Enter the Li ion battery charge start time 4 Touch Assign Days to set the charging timer 6 Touch Yes if the settings shown on the Touch Charge to change the amount of for different days of the week Either Timer 1 screen are correct charging Touch END Time to change the or Timer 2 or OFF can be set for each day of time to stop charging the week Touch OK when the settings are NOTE complete Charging timer is performed according
93. the headlight bulb and then remove the bulb Never touch the glass envelope 2 Turn the headlight bulb and then remove the bulb 2 Touching the glass envelope could sig bulb nificantly affect bulb life and or head light performance Aiming is not necessary after replac ing the bulb When aiming adjustment is necessary contact a NISSAN certi fied LEAF dealer Use the same number and wattage as originally installed as shown in the chart 8 22 Maintenance and do it yourself EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS Item Wattage W Bulb No Headlight low beams Type A LED Headlight high beams Halogen Type A 65 H9 Headlight Type B 60 55 H13 Front turn signal light 27 3457NAK Front fog light if so equipped 55 H11 Front park light 5 W5W Rear combination light Turn signal 21 WY21W Stop tail LED Back up 16 W16W License plate light 5 Wb5W Map light LED High mounted stop light LED Ceiling light 8 E Cargo light 5 Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for replacement NOTE Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for the latest information about parts g 2 9 K LE sd b sa Replacement procedures All other lights are either type A B C D or E When replacing a bulb first remove the lens and or cover gt REMOVE mb INSTALL Maintenance and do it yourself 8 23 pre e f EZ Sue Front turn signal
94. the temperatures stay above freezing where at mospheric pollution exists or where road salt is used Temperature A temperature increase will accelerate the rate of corrosion to those parts which are not well ven tilated Air pollution Industrial pollution the presence of salt in the air in coastal areas or heavy road salt use will accel erate the corrosion process Road salt will also accelerate the disintegration of paint surfaces TO PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM CORROSION Wash and wax your vehicle often to keep the vehicle clean Always check for minor damage to the paint and repair it as soon as possible Keep drain holes at the bottom of the doors open to avoid water accumulation Check the underbody for accumulation of sand dirt or salt If present wash with water as soon as possible A CAUTION NEVER remove dirt sand or other de bris from the passenger compartment by washing it out with a hose Remove dirt with a vacuum cleaner Never allow water or other liquids to come in contact with electronic com ponents inside the vehicle as this may damage them Chemicals used for road surface deicing are extremely corrosive They accelerate corrosion and deterioration of underbody components such as the brake lines brake cables floor pan and fenders In winter the underbody must be cleaned periodically For additional protection against rust and corro sion which may be required in some a
95. to the charge amount that has been set Charging automatically turns off if the Li ion battery is charged to the charge amount that has been set The temperature of the Li ion battery is too hot or cold to charge Confirm the Li ion battery temperature by checking the Li ion battery temperature gauge If the gauge indicates the Li ion battery is too hot red zone or too cold blue zone charging is not possible Allow the Li ion battery to cool or warm up before charging See Li ion battery temperature gauge in the 2 Instruments and controls section The 12 volt battery is discharged The Li ion battery can be charged if the vehicle electrical systems can not be turned on If the 12 volt battery is discharged charge or jump start the 12 volt battery See Jump starting in the 6 In case of emergency section The vehicle has a malfunction The vehicle or charger may have a malfunction Confirm if the warning light on the meter is illumi nated Confirm if the indicator on the charger is indicating a malfunction If a warning is displayed stop charging and contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer Normal charge or trickle charge cannot be performed There is no electrical power coming from the outlet Confirm that there has not been a power failure Make sure the breaker is on If an outlet with a timer device installed is used power will only be available at the time set by the timer The electrical plug is n
96. upon successful training DO NOT release until the HomeLink indicator light flashes slowly and then rapidly When the indicator light flashes rapidly both buttons may be released The rapid flashing indicates successful training Proceed with Programming HomeLink step 3 to complete If the device was unplugged during the program ming procedure remember to plug it back in when programming is completed OPERATING THE HOMELINK UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER The HomeLink Universal Transceiver after it is programmed can be used to activate the pro grammed device To operate simply press and release the appropriate programmed HomeLink Universal Transceiver button The amber indicator light will illuminate while the sig nal is being transmitted For convenience the hand held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time PROGRAMMING TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS If HomeLink does not quickly learn the hand held transmitter information perform the follow ing steps Replace the hand held transmitter batteries with new batteries Position the hand held transmitter with its bat tery area facing away from the HomeLink sur face Push and hold both the HomeLink and hand held transmitter buttons without interruption Position the hand held transmitter 1 to 3 inches 2 to 8 cm away from the HomeLink surface Hold the transmitter in that position for up to 15 seconds If HomeLink is not programme
97. using the normal charge port as the charge port lid can be closed even when the normal charge port cap is open Closethe quick charge if so equipped port cap before closing the charging lid The quick charge port cap can be damaged if it is open when closing the charge port lid 3 20 Pre driving checks and adjustments TILT STEERING COLUMN AA warne Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving You could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident TILT OPERATION Push the lock lever down 1 and adjust the steering wheel up or down 2 to the desired position Pull the lock lever up 3 to lock the steering wheel in place CARD HOLDER DRIVER S SIDE SUN VISORS ONLY 3 Slide the extension sun visor in or out as needed A CAUTION O Do not store the sun visor before re turning the extension to its original position y Do not pull the extension sun visor m forcedly downward y To access the card holder pull the sun visor down and slide card in the card holder Do not amp view information while operating the vehicle x To block out glare from the front swing down the sun visor 2 To block glare from the side remove the sun visor from the center mount and swing it to the side Pre driving checks and adjustments 3 21 MIRRORS INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR Adjust the angle of the inside rearview mirror to the preferred position 3 22 Pre driving checks and
98. vehicle only after a thorough washing Follow the instructions supplied with the wax Do not use a wax containing any abrasives cutting compounds or cleaners that may dam age the vehicle finish Machine compound or aggressive polishing on a base coat clear coat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks REMOVING SPOTS Remove tar and oil spots industrial dust insects and tree sap as quickly as possible from the paint surface to avoid lasting damage or staining Spe cial cleaning products are available at a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer or any automotive acces sory stores UNDERBODY In areas where road salt is used in winter the underbody must be cleaned regularly This will prevent dirt and salt from building up and causing the acceleration of corrosion on the underbody and suspension Before the winter period and again in the spring the underseal must be checked and if necessary re treated GLASS Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and dust film from the glass surfaces It is normal for glass to become coated with a film after the vehicle is parked in the hot sun Glass cleaner and a soft cloth will easily remove this film A CAUTION When cleaning the inside of the win dows do not use sharp edged tools abrasive cleaners or chlorine based dis infectant cleaners They could damage the electrical conductors radio antenna elements or rear window defroster ele ments SOLAR CELL MODULE IF SO
99. will stop Supply Equipment is connected to the once If the power supply is restored vehicle the power switch will change to within approximately 5 minutes the the ON position At the same time the climate control system will restart climate control system will stop operat However if more than 5 minutes ing However the fan will continue to op have elapsed the climate control erate If you want to turn on climate con system will not restart trol again place the power switch in the If it occurs after charging has finished OFF position and then place it in the ON The climate control system will stop position again after confirming that the vehicle has started charging When the power switch is in the ON posi tion if the power supply from the EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment is in terrupted due to an electrical outage etc the system will operate in the following ways Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems 4 9 a 11 10 e N AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL 4 Climate Ctrl display MODELS WITHOUT NAVIGATION 5 G rear window defroster button See SYSTEM Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch in the Instruments and controls fan speed control dial section lt gt intake air control button 6 Temperature control dial SP front defroster button 7 AUTO climate control ON button 1 2 3 4 10 Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems
100. window washer reservoir tank Do not use the window washer reservoir tank to mix the washer fluid concentrate and water 2 40 Instruments and controls If the rear window wiper operation is inter rupted by snow etc the wiper may stop moving to protect its motor If this occurs turn the wiper switch to the OFF position and remove the snow etc on and around the wiper arms After about 1 minute turn the switch ON again to operate the wiper The rear window wiper and washer operate when the power switch is in the ON position Turn the switch clockwise from the OFF position to operate the wiper D Intermittent INT intermittent operation not adjustable Low ON continuous low speed operation Push the switch forward 3 to operate the washer Then the wiper will also operate several times REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE MIRROR DEFROSTER SWITCH 1 Type A To defog defrost the rear window glass and out side mirrors if so equipped place the power switch in the ON position and push the switch 1 on The indicator light will illuminate Push the Switch again to turn the defroster off Type B It will automatically turn off in approximately 15 minutes A CAUTION When cleaning the inner side of the rear window be careful not to scratch or dam age the rear window defroster INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL Brightness O A 0 The instrument brightness control switch can be operated when th
101. with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS that monitors the tire pressure of all tires The low tire pressure warning light warns of low tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not functioning properly After the power switch is placed in the ON posi tion this light illuminates for about 1 second and then turns off Low tire pressure warning If the vehicle is being driven with low tire pres sure the warning light will illuminate A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning also appears on the dot matrix liquid crystal display When the low tire pressure warning light illumi nates you should stop and adjust the tire pres sure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label The low tire pressure warning light does not automatically turn off when the tire pressure is adjusted After the tire is inflated to the recom mended pressure the vehicle must be driven at speeds above 16 MPH 25 km h to activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure warning light Use a tire pressure gauge to check the tire pressure The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning appears each time the ignition switch is placed in the ON position as long as the low tire pressure warning light remains illuminated For additional information see Dot Matrix Liquid Crystal Display in the Instruments and Con trols section and Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys tem TPMS in the Starting and driving section
102. 1 Solar cell module 7 3 Speedometer 00000 2 6 Stating lt 28 9644 vere whee ee aad J 5 10 Before starting system 5 10 Jump starting zu x 6 10 Precautions when starting and driving 5 2 Push Starting socle 6 12 Status light Front passenger airbag 1 42 Steering is vu enn kong p eed 2 45 Heated steering wheel 2 45 Power steering system 5 19 Tilting steering column 3 20 Stopping the vehicle 6 5 Storage aeiy se exe Eu Pa ee ee 2 50 Stowing golfbags 2 53 SUN VISOS ae sy Aiea REOR ae d 3 21 Supplemental air bag warning labels 1 48 Supplemental air bag warning light 1 48 2 18 Index 10 5 Supplemental restraint system 1 34 Precautions on supplemental restraint SYSTEM a acd aw Ale Hack Rog maie c 1 34 SWIGH s s gia a aye Rela Maca d ERR a a 2 42 Autolight switch lcs 2 42 Charge timer OFF switch 2 49 ECO SWIICli ar Rite wipe s 2 46 Fog light switch iss 2 45 Hazard warning flasher switch 6 2 Headlight switch i 2 42 Power door lock switch 3 5 Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch sess 2 41 Turn signal switch 0 2 44 Vehicle dynamic control VDC off SWICK Spx ecg ha A de d 2 48 T Telematics overview 004 9 16 Temperature 2 ee 2 7 Li ion battery temperature gauge 2
103. 1 minute turn the switch on again to operate the wiper WASHER OPERATION To operate the washer pull the lever toward the back of the vehicle until the desired amount of washer fluid is spread on the windshield The wiper will automatically operate several times The windshield wiper and washer operates when the power switch is in the ON position Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the following speed D Intermittent intermittent operation can be adjusted by turning the knob toward A Slower or B Faster 2 Low continuous low speed operation 3 High continuous high speed operation MIST one sweep operation of the wiper Instruments and controls 2 39 REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH AA warna In freezing temperatures the washer so lution may freeze on the rear window glass and obscure your vision Warm the rear window with the defroster before you wash the rear window A CAUTION Do not operate the washer continu ously for more than 30 seconds Do notoperate the washer if the reser voir tank is empty Donotfill the window washer reservoir tank with washer fluid concentrates at full strength Some methyl alcohol based washer fluid concentrates may permanently stain the grille if spilled while filling the window washer reser voir tank Pre mix washer fluid concentrates with water to the manufacturer s rec ommended levels before pouring the fluid into the
104. 16 250 kPa Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place valve stem Do not press too hard or force the TIRE 89H 36 PSI standardized information om the sidewall of all valve stem sideways otherwise air will es tires This information identifies and describes cape If the hissing sound of air escaping from DN P215 50R17 250 kPa the fundamental characteristics of the tire and the tire is heard while checking the pressure TIRE 90V 36 PSI also provides the tire identification number TIN reposition the gauge to eliminate this leakage for safety standard certification The TIN can be 3 Remova the gauge used to identify the tire in case of a recall 4 Read the tire pressure on the gauge stem and compare it to the specification shown on the Tire and Loading Information label 8 28 Maintenance and do it yourself 5 Two digit number 16 This number is the wheel or rim diameter in inches 6 Two or three digit number 94 This number DT is dss UNS is the tire s load index It is a measurement of cena eco how much weight each tire can support You DOT XX XX XXX XXX XXXX P 215 60 R 16 94 H may not find this information on all tires be t e P S t a cause it is not required by law 1 9 3 4 5 6 f 9 et 7 H Tire speed rating You should not drive the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 vehicle faster than the tire speed rating Example 2 TIN Tire Identification Number for a new m Example tire example DOT XX XX XXX XXXX
105. 2 49 Charge timer OFF switch 2 49 Charge connector lock switch 2 49 Charge portlidswitch 2 49 Chargifid 4 xit hk Eden eh on 3 18 Charge port lidu xe ges 3 18 Charging related indicator light CH 33 Charging timer sss CH 21 Cleaning 2 5 2 pp ient mx ERG 7 6 Normalcharge less CH 9 Precautions on charging CH 2 Quick charge CH 15 Specifications 0 9 4 Trickle charge sess CH 11 Charging methods CH 21 Charging related indicator light CH 33 Charging related remote function CH 31 Charging status indicator light Chargingtimer Charging troubleshooting guide Checking pi ados ead ee RO ERR d 2 13 Checking bulbs 2 13 Checking coolant level 8 8 Child restraints 2000 5 1 17 Booster seats 2 currere 1 31 Precautions on child restraints 1 17 Toptetherstrap sr ste Pani 1 20 Childisafety 2 566444 nb 1 15 Child safety rear door lock 3 6 Circuit breaker Fusiblelink 8 17 Cleaning exterior and interior 7 2 7 4 Climate control l l 4 16 Climate control service 4 16 Climate control system refrigerant and lubricant recommendations 4 16 In cabin microfilter 4 16 Climate control system 4 7 Climate control operation 4 7 Climate Ctrl
106. 4 REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE SEAT BELTS AA warna The three point seat belt with Automatic Locking Retractor ALR must be used when installing a child restraint Failure to use the ALR mode will result in the child restraint not being properly se cured The restraint could tip over or be loose and cause injury to a child in a sudden stop or collision Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in Child safety and Child restraints earlier in this sec tion before installing a child restraint Follow these steps to install a rear facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear seat Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system Rear facing step 1 1 Child restraints for infants must be used in the rear facing direction and there fore must not be used in the front seat Position the child restraint on the seat Always follow the restraint manufacturer s instruc tions 1 23 Rear facing step 2 Rear facing step 3 Rear facing step 4 2 Route the seat belt tongue through the child 3 Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully 4 Allow the seat belt to retract Pull up on the restraint and insert it into the buckle until you extended At this time the seat belt retractor shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt hear and feel the latch engage Be sure to is in the Automatic Locking Retractor ALR follow the child restraint manufact
107. 472 kg Luggage Remaining available cargo and luggage load capacity 500 Ib 227 kg 30 lb x 5 150 Ib 14kg 70kg 650 Ibs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 Ibs or 640 340 5 x 70 300 kg 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 Technical and consumer information 9 11 Before driving a loaded vehicle confirm that you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for your vehicle See Measurement of weights later in this section Also check tires for proper inflation pressures See the Tire and Loading Information label 9 12 Technical and consumer information ud NN SECURING THE LOAD There are tie down hooks located in the cargo area as shown The tie down hooks can be used to secure cargo with ropes or other types of straps fl E Do not apply a total load of more than 4 Ib 2 kg to a single hook when securing cargo AA warninc Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks In a sudden stop or collision unsecured cargo could cause personal injury Thechild restraint top tether strap may be damaged by contact with items in the cargo area Secure any items in the cargo area Your child could be ser
108. A secondary benefit is engine braking that oper ates based on battery conditions In the D Drive range when the accelerator is released the regenerative brake system provides some deceleration and generates power for the Li ion battery Power is also generated when the brake pedal is applied When you put the shift lever in the ECO position and take your foot off the accelerator pedal more Starting and driving 5 19 regenerative brake is applied than in the D Drive position However during high speed driving you may feel that regenerative brake provides less deceleration than the engine braking in an ordi nary vehicle This is normal Less deceleration is provided by the regenerative brake system when the Li ion battery is fully charged Regenerative brake is automatically re duced when the Li ion battery is fully charged to prevent the Li ion battery from becoming over charged Regenerative brake is also automati cally reduced when the battery temperature is high low indicated by the red blue zones on the battery temperature gauge to prevent Li ion bat tery damage The brake pedal should be used to slow or stop the vehicle depending on traffic or road condi tions The vehicle brakes are not affected by regenerative brake system operation NOTE When applying the regenerative brakes you may hear a sound coming from the regenerative brake system This is a nor mal operating characteristic of an EV Elec
109. AL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION VOIR LE MANUEL DE LUSAGER DE RECHANGE POUR PLUS DE RENSEIGNEMENTS 2 Vehicle load limit See Vehicle loading in formation in the Technical and consumer information section 3 Original size The size of the tires originally installed on the vehicle at the factory 4 Cold tire pressure Inflate the tires to this pressure when the tires are cold Tires are considered COLD after the vehicle has been parked for 3 or more hours or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km at moderate speeds The recommended cold tire infla tion is set by the manufacturer to provide the best balance of tire wear vehicle han dling driveability tire noise etc up to the vehicle s GVWR Tire size see Tire labeling Spare tire size or compact spare tire size if so equipped OI Maintenance and do it yourself 8 27 5 Add air to the tire as necessary If too much air is added press the core of the valve stem briefly with the tip of the gauge stem to re lease pressure Recheck the pressure and add or release air as necessary 6 Install the valve stem cap 7 Check the pressure of all of the tires COLD TIRE SIZE INFLATION PRESSURE CROAT aL P208 55R16 250 kPa TIRE 89H 36 PSI i FRONT Checking tire pressure ORIGINAL a d p B Example 1 Remove the valve stem cap from the tire TIRE TIRE LABELING 2 Press the pressure gauge securely onto the Dec MN P205 55R
110. ARD twice HORN none HAZARD none HORN none Pre driving checks and adjustments 3 15 Switching procedure To switch the hazard indicator and horn chime operation push the LOCK f D and UN LOCK gj buttons on the Intelligent Key simultaneously for more than 2 seconds When the hazard indicator mode is set the hazard indicator flashes 3 times When the hazard indicator and horn mode is set the hazard indicator flashes once and the horn chirps once HAZARD INDICATOR AND HORN MODE T Push B for more than 2 sec x prse uei 4 T HAZARD 3 times Push iB for more than 2 sec 4 HAZARD INDICATOR MODE 3 16 Pre driving checks and adjustments HOOD AA warninc Make sure that the hood is completely closed and latched before driving Failure to do so could cause the hood to open during driving and result in an accident If steam or smoke is emitting from the motor compartment do not open the hood Doing so could cause an injury When opening the hood 1 2 5 Securely close the charge port door Pull the hood release handle 1 located be low the instrument panel The hood will then spring up slightly Locate the lever 2 in between the hood and charge port lid and push the lever upward with your fingertips Raise the hood 3 Remove the support rod 4 from the hood and insert it into the slot 5 Hold the coated
111. AVIGATION SYSTEM 1 FM AM band select button 2 CD EJECT button 15 NOOR WO XM band select button DISP display screen Color display iPod MENU button Radio CAT category REW rewind button for SEEK TRACK Radio SCAN tuning button 9 Radio CAT category FF fast forward but 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ton for SEEK TRACK BACK button CD AUX button PWR power button VOL volume control knob RPT repeat play button RDM random play button Radio station preset select buttons AUX IN jack TUNE SCROLL control knob ENTER SETTING button For all operation precautions see Audio opera tion precautions in this section No satellite radio reception is available when the SAT band option is selected unless the optional satellite receiver and antenna are installed and there is an active SiriusXM Satellite Radio sub scription The satellite radio mode requires an active Siri usXM Satellite Radio subscription The satellite radio is not available in Alaska Hawaii and Guam t may take some time to receive the activation signal after subscribing the SiriusXM Satellite Radio After receiving the activation signal an Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems 4 35 available channel list will be automatically up dated in the radio Place the power switch from LOCK to ACC to update the channel list Audio main operation Head unit The auto loudness cir
112. Approximately 30 minutes to charge the Li ion battery from discharged Low battery charge warning light illuminated to 80 charged EV Overview EV 11 Charging time information Normal charge Trickle charge Quick charge if so equipped Low battery charge warning light is ON EV 12 EV Overview BEFORE DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE MODELS WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM The Li ion battery charging status and the Li ion battery warmer operation can be checked using an internet enabled smart phone or personal computer at home You may also choose to have SMS messages text messages sent to a cellular phone Additionally the heater and air condi tioner of the vehicle can be set to operate using the Climate Ctrl Timer function or A C heater remote function if necessary See Remote cli mate control in the Heater and air conditioner systems section NOTE To check the Li ion battery charging sta tus or to use the remote heater and air conditioner using an internet enabled smart phone or personal computer the following conditions must be met The vehicle must be located in a cellu lar phone or smart phone coverage area The internet enabled cellular phone or smart phone must be located in a cel lular phone or smart phone coverage area The computer must be connected to the internet A cellular phone must be used to com municate with the vehicle A cellular phone capable of text mes sagi
113. B devices To format a USB device use a personal computer In some states area the USB device for the front seats plays only sound with out images for regulatory reasons even when the vehicle is parked This system supports various USB memory de vices USB hard drives and iPod players Some USB devices may not be supported by this sys tem Partitioned USB devices may not play correctly Some characters used in other languages Chi nese Japanese etc may not appear properly in the display Using English language characters with a USB device is recommended General notes for USB use The USB device may not function when the passenger compartment temperature is ex tremely high Lower the temperature before use During cold weather or rainy days the player may malfunction due to humidity If this occurs remove the USB device and dehumidify or ven tilate the USB player completely Do not connect a USB device if a connector cable or USB port is wet Allow the connector cable and USB port to dry completely before connecting the USB device Wait for 24 hours or more until it is dry If the connector and USB port are exposed to fluids other than water evaporative residue may cause a short circuit Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems 4 33 between the connector pins and USB port In this case replace the cable and USB port Otherwise damage to the USB device and a loss of function may occur
114. Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you when driving The Intelligent Key is a precision device with a built in transmit ter To avoid damaging it please note the following The Intelligent Key is water resistant however wetting may damage the In telligent Key If the Intelligent Key gets wet immediately wipe until it is com pletely dry Do not bend drop or strike it against another object f the outside temperature is below 14 F 10 C degrees the battery of the intelligent key may not function prop erly Do not place the Intelligent Key for an extended period in a place where tem peratures exceed 140 F 60 C Do not change or modify the Intelli gent Key Do not use a magnet key holder Do not place the Intelligent Key near an electric appliance such as a televi sion set personal computer or cellular phone Do not allow the Intelligent Key to come into contact with water or salt water and do not wash it in a washing machine This could affect the system function If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen NISSAN recommends erasing the ID code of that Intelligent Key This will pre vent the Intelligent Key from unauthor ized use to unlock the vehicle For infor mation regarding the erasing procedure contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer AC Mechanical key To remove the mechanical key release the lock knob at the back of the Intelligent Key To install the mechanical key f
115. CAUTION Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage rating than that specified on the fuse box cover This could damage the electrical system or cause a fire If any electrical equipment does not operate check for an open fuse 1 Confirm that the power switch and the head light switch are turned off Open the hood Remove the fuse fusible link holder cover by pushing the tab 1 and lifting the cover from the right side 2 and then the left side 3 Locate the fuse that needs to be replaced Remove the fuse using the fuse puller located in the passenger compartment fuse box 6 T If the fuse is open replace it with a new fuse If a new fuse also opens have the electrical system checked and if necessary repaired by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer Fusible links If any electrical equipment does not operate and the fuses are in good condition check the fusible links in the holders 1 and 3 If any of these fusible links are melted replace only with genuine NISSAN parts For checking and replacing the fusible links in the holders 1 2 and contact a NISSAN certi fied LEAF dealer Maintenance and do it yourself 8 17 PASSENGER COMPARTMENT A CAUTION Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage rating than that specified on the fuse box cover This could d
116. DY m GREEN ve cuance e CHARGE a ORANGE C FAUT Il Rep EVSE ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT CONTROL BOX INDICATOR LIGHT When a trickle charge is being performed the charging status is shown by the indicator light that is on the EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment control box An indicator light also indicates if there is a EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment malfunction READY CHARGE FAULT Status and action to be taken 6 8 Every time the EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment plug is connected to an outlet all indicator lights illuminate for 0 5 seconds After initial processing is completed when the EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment is not connected to o eo e the vehicle or the EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment is connected to the vehicle but charging is not being performed o o eo While the battery is being charged When the ground cable is disconnected o e Check the grounding of the outlet being used If the grounding is normal contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer o When the temperature of the electrical plug is too hot or the EVSE is unable to detect the temperature of the o electrical plug check that the electrical plug is connected correctly If it is connected normally stop use im or mediately and contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer i e When an electric leakage occurs or the E
117. EQUIPPED The solar cell uses a plastic cover When clean ing the cell Do not polish the solar cell using a dry cloth ora wax that contains a compound Doing so may strip off the hard coating In order to maintain the solar cell s effective ness be sure to remove any leaves or dirt from the surface of the cell WHEELS Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle to maintain their appearance Clean the inner side of the wheels when the wheel is changed or the underside of the vehicle is washed Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or corro sion Such damage may cause loss of pressure or poor seal at the tire bead NISSAN recommends that the road wheels be waxed to protect against road salt in areas where it is used during winter A CAUTION Do not use abrasive cleaners when wash ing the wheels Aluminum alloy wheels Wash regularly with a sponge dampened in a mild soap solution especially during winter months in areas where road salt is used Salt could discolor the wheels if not removed A CAUTION Follow the directions below to avoid staining or discoloring the wheels Do not use a cleaner that uses strong acid or alkali contents to clean the wheels Do not apply wheel cleaners to the wheels when they are hot The wheel temperature should be the same as ambient temperature Rinse the wheel to completely remove the cleaner within 15 minutes after the cleaner is applied Appearance and
118. F 25 C for over 7 days Avoid leaving your vehicle for over 14 days where the Li ion battery available charge gauge reaches a zero or near zero state of charge Allow the vehicle and Li ion battery to cool down after use before charging Park store your vehicle in cool locations out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources Avoid sustained high battery temperatures caused for example by exposure to very high ambient temperatures or extending highway driving with multiple quick charges Use the normal charging or trickle charging methods to charge the Li ion battery and mini mize the use of public Fast Charge or Quick Charger Avoid sustained high battery state of charge caused for example by frequently charging to 10090 state of charge and or leaving the battery above 809 state of charge for long periods of time Allow the battery charge to be below at least 80 before charging Moderate driving Use of ECO mode If the vehicle will not be used for an extended period of time charge the Li ion battery using the long life mode once every 3 months Do not operate the charging timer repeatedly while the charge connector is connected to the vehicle after the Li ion battery charging is completed Doing so may discharge the 12 volt battery The power of the Li ion battery can be checked on the Li ion battery available charge gauge See Li ion battery available charge gauge in the Instrume
119. Fed ar er duly Y eek pru ds 7 6 Wheels wut o ii Eee mar be ae a ts e 7 3 Environmental factors influence the rate of Chrome patts 5 19b e 2G Cae eed 7 4 COMOSION Gs soo te enfe ceni i che tare tae Ma EO dene 7 6 Tire dressing 2s 7 4 To protect your vehicle from corrosion 7 7 Cleaning interior leen 7 4 CLEANING EXTERIOR In order to maintain the appearance of your ve hicle it is important to take proper care of it To protect the paint surfaces wash your vehicle as soon as you can after a rainfall to prevent possible damage from acid rain after driving on coastal roads when contaminants such as soot bird drop pings tree sap metal particles or bugs get on the paint surface when dust or mud builds up on the surface Whenever possible store or park your vehicle inside a garage or in a covered area When it is necessary to park outside park in a shady area or protect the vehicle with a body cover Be careful not to scratch the paint surface when putting on or removing the body cover WASHING Wash dirt off the vehicle with a wet sponge and plenty of water Clean the vehicle thoroughly using a mild soap a special vehicle soap or general purpose dishwashing liquid mixed with clean lukewarm never hot water 7 2 Appearance and care A CAUTION Do not use car washes that use acid in the detergent Some car washes espe cially brushless ones use some acid for cleanin
120. HARGING RELATED INDICATOR LIGHTS CHARGING STATUS INDICATOR LIGHTS The charging status indicator lights T to 3 display the charging status and are visible from both inside and outside the vehicle When the normal charge connector lock is unlocked All of the indicator lights 1 to S will flash and beep will sound three times when the normal charge connector lock switch on the Intelligent Key or the charge port lid opener switch is pushed When the normal charge connector is con nected incorrectly All of the indicator lights 1 to S will flash and beep will sound three times within 30 seconds when the charge connector is connected incor rectly to the normal charge port Charging CH 33 2 wha o ND a m 0 B U Se y illuminate Blinking Off Ready for charging timer If charging timer is set the indicator lights illumi nate in order from 1 to 3 The indicator lights turn off after approximately 5 minutes CH 34 Charging Ready for immediate charge When the power switch is off and if the immedi ate charge switch is pressed while the charge cable is not connected the indicator light 2 illuminates This indicator light 2 illuminates when the ve hicle is ready for immediate charge You have 15 minutes to connect the charge connector to the vehicle If the charge connector is not connected within 15 minutes the indicator light turns off and you must start the immedi
121. INGS commu nications may be received at a verified e mail address or by SMS text messaging enabled mo bile phone Standard text rates and or data usage may apply depending on your carrier If your vehicle s telematics account is active and you are not the original owner please contact NISSAN at the website or phone number above as soon as possible to update the telematics enrollment information Upon sale of the vehicle please contact NISSAN at the website or phone number above so that NISSAN s records may be updated CARWINGS subscription services will automatically terminate at the end of the initial free term if you do not wish to renew your sub scription agreement at the prices then in effect Technical and consumer information 9 17 EVENT DATA RECORDER EDR This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Re corder EDR The main purpose of an EDR is to record in certain crash or near crash like situa tions such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle data that will assist in understand ing how a vehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as How various systems in your vehicle were oper ating Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled fastened How far if at all the driver was depressin
122. IS 1 Files created with a combination of 48 kHz sampling frequency and 64 kbps bit rate cannot be played 2 Protected WMA files DRM cannot be played 8 Available codes depend on what kind of me dia versions and information are going to be displayed 4 When VBR files are played the playback time may not be displayed correctly Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems 4 31 Troubleshooting guide Symptom Cause and Countermeasure Check if the disc or USB device was inserted correctly Check if the disc is scratched or dirty Check if there is condensation inside the player If there is wait until the condensation is gone about 1 hour before using the player If there is a temperature increase error the CD player will play correctly after it returns to the normal temperature Cannot play If there is a mixture of music CD files CD DA data and MP3 WMA files on a CD only the music CD files CD DA data will be played Files with extensions other than MP3 WMA mp3 or wma cannot be played In addition the character codes and number of characters for folder names and file names should be in compliance with the specifications Check if the finalization process such as session close and disc close is done for the disc Check if the disc or USB device is protected by copyright Poor sound quality Check if the disc is scratched or dirty Bit rate may be too
123. If this procedure allows power switch in the READY to drive mode NISSAN recommends placing the registered key on a separate key ring to avoid interference from other devices FCC Notice For USA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference re ceived including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly ap proved by the party responsible for compli ance could void the user s authority to op erate the equipment For Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of In dustry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference in cluding interference that may cause unde sired operation of the device Instruments and controls 2 37 Security indicator light The security indicator light is located on the me ter panel It indicates the status of the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System The light blinks after the power switch was in the ACC or OFF position This function indicates the security systems equipped on the vehicle are operational If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is mal functioning this light will remain on while the power switch is in the ON position 2 38 Instruments and controls I
124. Instruments and controls section Quick charge cannot be performed Quick charge stops in the middle of charging Incorrect charge connector connection not fully inserted or may not be locked Check that the charge connector is connected correctly and that it is locked The self diagnostic function of the quick charge device returns a negative result There is a possibility that the vehicle has a malfunction Stop charging and contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer Charging does not start because the charge amount has been set to 80 and the Li ion battery is already charged to more than 80 When the charge percentage in the long life mode is set to 80 the Li ion battery cannot be charged more than 80 Confirm the charge percentage set in the long life mode Change the charging percentage the desired charge setting The power switch of the quick charger is off Charging is stopped by the quick charge timer Check the power switch of the quick charger Charging will stop depending on the timer function setting of the quick charge device If you need to charge the Li ion battery more start the charging procedure again The maximum time for quick charge is 30 60 minutes If you need to charge the Li ion battery for longer than this start the charging procedure again The power supply for the quick charger is off Check whether the power supply for the quick charger is off CH 40 Charg
125. Off and then push the Gi switch If On is selected an additional screen is displayed that allows you to change the time or the climate control timer 4 14 Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems Climate Ctrl Timer To 00 00 QEnter Change The hour portion of the time is highlighted on the screen Push the switch to change the hour field in increments of one hour Push the IM switch to move to the minutes field Push the switch to change the minute field in increments of ten minutes Push the m switch to finish setting the climate con trol timer Operating tips The automatic climate control is equipped with sensors as illustrated The sensors and help maintain a constant temperature Do not put anything on or around these sensors Push the AUTO switch to reduce the power consumption of the climate control system When the AUTO switch is pushed both the AUTO and A C indicator illuminate The AUTO indicator will turn off if the MODE button A C button fan speed control buttons front defroster button outside air circulation button or air circulation button is pushed When the outside air temperature is low the air flow from the foot outlets will be low or may not operate for up to 150 seconds after turning on the air conditioner This is not a malfunction Power consumption of the climate control varies depending on the outside temperature and the tempera
126. RING SYSTEM TPMS This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS It monitors tire pres sure of all tires When the low tire pressure warn ing light is lit and the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning appears on the dot matrix liquid crystal display one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated If the vehicle is being driven with low tire pressure the TPMS will activate and warn you of it by the low tire pressure warning light This system will activate only when the vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH 25 km h For more details see Warning indicator lights and audible reminders in the Instruments and controls section and Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS in the Starting and driving section AA warninc Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment Those who use a pacemaker should contact the electric medical equipment manu facturer for the possible influences be fore use If the low tire pressure warning light illuminates while driving avoid sud den steering maneuvers or abrupt braking reduce vehicle speed pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon as possible Driving with underinflated tires may perma nently damage the tires and increase the likelihood of tire failure Serious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to an accident and could result in serious personal injury Check the tire pressure for all four tires Adjust
127. T BELTS WITH PRETENSIONERS FRONT SEATS AA wann The pretensioners cannot be reused after activation They must be replaced together with the retractor and buckle as a unit f the vehicle becomes involved in a collision but a pretensioner is not ac tivated be sure to have the preten sioner system checked and if neces sary replaced by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the pretensioner system This is to pre vent damage to or accidental activa tion of the pretensioners Tampering with the pretensioner system may re sult in serious personal injury Work around and on the pretensioner system should be done by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer Installation of electrical equipment should also be done by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the preten sioner system If you need to dispose of a preten sioner or scrap the vehicle contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer Correct pretensioner disposal procedures are set forth in the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual Incorrect disposal procedures could cause personal in jury The pretensioner system may activate with the supplemental air bag system in certain types of collisions Working with the seat belt retractor it helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle be comes involved in certain types of collisions helping
128. The emergency tire puncture repair kit Emergency Tire Sealant is supplied with the vehicle instead kit Do not drop the kit or allow hard impacts to the kit 6 4 In case of emergency Do not use the emergency tire punc ture repair kit under the following con ditions Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer or professional road as sistance when the sealant has passed its ex piration date shown on the label attached to the bottle when the cut or the puncture is ap proximately 0 25 in 6 mm or longer when the tire sidewall is damaged when the vehicle has been driven with extremely low tire pressure when the tire has come off the in side or the outside of the wheel when the tire wheel is damaged when two or more tires are flat Stopping the vehicle 1 Safely move the vehicle off the road and away from traffic Turn on the hazard warning flashers Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake Push the P Park position switch on the se lector lever to the P Park position 5 6 Turn off the EV Electric Vehicle system Raise the hood to warn other traffic and to signal professional road assistance personnel that you need assistance Have all passengers get out of the vehicle and stand in a safe place away from traffic and clear of the vehicle AA warg Make sure the parking brake is securely applied and the vehicle is placed into the P Park position
129. This device complies with RSS 210 of In dustry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference in cluding interference that may cause unde sired operation of the device TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert When tire pressure is low the low tire pressure warning light illuminates This vehicle provides visual and audible signals to help you inflate the tires to the recommended COLD tire pressure Vehicle set up 1 Park the vehicle in a safe and level place 2 Apply the parking brake and push the P Park position switch on the shift lever 3 Place the power switch in the ON position Do not place in the READY to drive mode Operation 1 Add air to the tire 2 After a few seconds the hazard indicators will start flashing 3 When the designated pressure is reached the horn beeps once and the hazard indica tors stop flashing 4 Perform the above steps for each tire f the tire is over inflated more than approxi mately 4 psi 30 kPa the horn beeps and the hazard indicators flash 3 times To correct the pressure push the core of the valve stem on the tire briefly to release pressure When the pres sure reaches the designated pressure the horn beeps once f the hazard indicator does not flash within approximately 15 seconds after starting to in flate the tire it indicates that the Easy Fill Tire A
130. VSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment malfunctions Stop use immediately and contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer i e S When the EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment malfunctions Stop use immediately and contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer If the EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment control box indicator light does not illuminate after connect ing the plug to the outlet check the GFCI and circuit breaker for the outlet If either the GFCI or breaker has eo eo eo tripped the circuit may not be suitable for use with EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment You should have a licensed electrician inspect and repair the electrical circuit If the GFCI breaker is not tripped stop us ing the EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer Meaning Light ON Flashing Light OFF Symbol o o Charging CH 37 CHARGING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom Possible cause Possible solution Charging cannot be per formed The vehicle power switch is in the ON position Before charging place the vehicle power switch in the OFF position Both the normal charge connector and the quick charge connector are connected at the same time The normal charge connector and the quick charge connector cannot be connected at the same time The Li ion battery is already charged to the charge amount that has been set Charging can not be performed if the Li ion battery is already charged
131. Zero Emission For your safety read carefully and keep in this vehicle FOREWORD Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control This manual was prepared to help you under stand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of driving pleasure Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle A separate Warranty Information Booklet explains details about the warranties cov ering your vehicle The NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide explains details about maintaining and servicing your vehicle Ad ditionally a separate Customer Care Lemon Law Booklet U S only will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle as well as clarify your rights under your state s lemon law In additional factory installed options your ve hicle may also be equipped with additional ac cessories installed by NISSAN or by your NISSAN certified LEAF dealer prior to delivery It is important that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures warnings cautions and instructions concerning proper use of such accessories prior to operating the vehicle and or accessory See a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for details con cerning the particular accessories with which your vehicle is equipped Your NISSAN certified LEAF dealer knows your vehicle
132. a Feel to make sure there are no obstructions over the anchors such as seat belt webbing or seat cushion ma terial The child restraint will not be secured properly if the lower anchors are obstructed LATCH lower anchor location LATCH lower anchor location The LATCH anchors are located at the rear of the seat cushion near the seatback A label is at tached to the seatback to help you locate the LATCH anchors LATCH webbing mounted attachment Installing child restraint LATCH lower anchor attachments LATCH compatible child restraints include two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that can be connected to two anchors located at certain seating positions in your vehicle With this sys tem you do not have to use a vehicle seat belt to secure the child restraint Check your child re straint for a label stating that it is compatible with the LATCH system This information may also be in the instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 19 Top tether anchor AA wann f the cargo cover contacts the top tether strap when it is attached to the top tether anchor remove the cargo cover from the vehicle or secure it on the cargo floor below its attachment location If the cargo cover is not re moved it may damage the top tether strap during a collision Your child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the child restraint top tethe
133. a child restraint Failure to use the ALR mode will result in the child restraint not being properly se cured The restraint could tip over or be loose and cause injury to a child in a sudden stop or collision Also it can change the operation of the front pas senger air bag See Front passenger air bag and status light a map Forward facing front passenger seat step 1 Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in Child safety and Child restraints earlier in this sec tion before installing a child restraint Follow these steps to install a forward facing child restraint using the vehicle seat belt in the rear seat or in the front passenger seat 1 If you must install a child restraint in the front seat it should be placed in the forward facing direction only Move the seat to the rearmost position Child re straints for infants must be used in the Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 27 rear facing direction and therefore must not be used in the front seat 2 Position the child restraint on the seat Always follow the child restraint manufacturer s instructions The back of the child restraint should be se cured against the seatback If necessary adjust the head restraint front passenger seat only or remove the head restraint headrest to obtain the correct child restraint fit If the head restraint or headrest is removed store it in a secure place Be sure to reinstall t
134. a speed be tween 25 to 89 MPH 40 to 144 km h without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal PONS To turn on the cruise control push the MAIN switch on The CRUISE indicator on the dot matrix crystal display will illuminate Starting and driving 5 15 To set the cruising speed accelerate the ve hicle to the preferred speed push the SET COAST switch and release it Take your foot off the accelerator pedal The vehicle will maintain the set speed To pass another vehicle depress the accel erator pedal When you release the pedal the vehicle will return to the previously set speed The vehicle may not maintain the set speed on winding or hilly roads If this happens drive without using the cruise control To cancel the preset speed use one of the following methods 1 Push the CANCEL switch 2 Tap the brake pedal 3 Turn the MAIN switch off The CRUISE indi cator on the dot matrix crystal display will turn off f you depress the brake pedal while pushing the RESUME ACCELERATE or SET COAST switch and reset at the cruising speed the cruise control will disengage Turn the MAIN switch off once and then turn it on again The cruise control will automatically cancel if the vehicle slows more than 8 MPH 13 km h be low the set speed 5 16 Starting and driving If you move the shift lever to the N Neutral position the cruise control will be canceled To reset at a faster cruising speed use
135. action AA Temperature A TREADWEAR The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov ernment test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate TRACTION AA A BAND C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A Band C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified govern ment test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance AA warna The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics TEMPERATURE A B AND C The temperature grades A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the gen eration of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and exces sive temperature ca
136. adjustments Wa Gre it Type A Automatic anti glare type if so equipped The inside mirror is designed so that it automati cally changes reflection based on the intensity of the headlights of the vehicle behind The anti glare system automatically turns on when the power switch is moved to the ON position When the system is turned on the indicator light will illuminate and excessive glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you will be re duced Type B Type A Push the D switch B for 3 seconds to turn off the automatic anti glare system The indicator turns off when the system is off Push the D switch again for 3 seconds to turn the System on Do not hang any objects on the mirror or apply glass cleaner to it Doing so will re duce the sensitivity of the sensor result ing in improper operation Type B Push the o switch C to make the inside rearview mirror operate normally The indicator light will turn off Push the I switch D to turn the system on Do not allow any object to cover the sen sors or apply glass cleaner on them Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of the sensor resulting in improper operation A WARNING Use the night position only when neces sary because it reduces rear view clarity AY OUTSIDE MIRRORS Adjusting outside mirrors AA wann Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the passenger side are closer than they appear Be ca
137. ain air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body The seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the side air bags Rear seat passengers should be seated as far away as practical from the door finishers and side roof rails The side air bags and curtain air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the occupants in the outboard seating positions Because of this the force of the side air bags and curtain air bags inflating can increase the risk of injury if the oc cupant is too close to or is against these air bag modules during inflation The side air bags and curtain air bags will deflate quickly after the colli sion is over The side air bags and curtain air bags op erate only when the power switch is in the ON position After turning the power switch to the ON position the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the systems are operational 1 46 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system AA wann Do not place any objects near the seat back of the front seats Also do not place any objects an umbrella bag etc between the front door finisher and the front seat Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if a side air bag inflates Right after inflation several side air bag and curtain air bag system compo nents will
138. air or replace the tire The Emergency Tire Sealant cannot permanently seal a punctured tire Continuing operation of the vehicle without a permanent tire repair can lead to a crash If you used the Emergency Tire Sealant to repair a minor tire puncture your NISSAN certified LEAF dealer will also need to replace the TPMS sensor in addition to repairing or replacing the tire NISSAN recommends using only NISSAN Genuine Emergency Tire Sealant provided with your vehicle Other tire sealants may damage the valve stem seal which can cause the tire to lose air pressure of a spare tire It can be used to temporarily repair minor tire punctures If possible have the vehicle towed to a facility that can repair or replace the flat tire Using the emer gency tire puncture repair kit may cause a mal function of the tire pressure sensor and cause the low tire pressure warning light to illuminate If you have a flat tire follow the instructions be low A CAUTION To avoid the emergency tire puncture kit being damaged during storage or use Only use the emergency tire punc ture repair kit on your vehicle Do not use it on other vehicles Only use the kit to inflate the tires of your vehicle and to check the vehi cle s tire pressure Only plug the compressor into a 12 volt DC car power point Keep the kit free of water and dirt Do not disassemble or modify the This vehicle does not have a spare tire
139. ake pedal is de pressed jump start the vehicle to place the power switch in the READY to drive position See Jump starting in the In case of emergency section 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 related system 2 14 Instruments and controls 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 ABS amp 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 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 See Brake system in the Starting and driving sec tion Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedes
140. amage the electrical system or cause a fire If any electrical equipment does not operate check for an open fuse 1 Make sure that the power switch and the headlight switch are turned off 8 18 Maintenance and do it yourself jo 0000 Eu 2 Insert a screwdriver wrapped with the cloth into the slit 1 Use a cloth C to protect the fuse box cover 3 Then pull to remove the fuse box cover 2 4 Remove the fuse with the fuse puller 3 5 yila UNH If the fuse is open replace it with a new fuse B If a new fuse also opens have the electrical system checked and if necessary repaired by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY REPLACEMENT A CAUTION Be careful not to allow children to swallow the battery and removed parts An improperly disposed battery can harm the environment Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal When changing batteries do not let dust or oil get on the components There is danger of explosion if the lithium battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equiva lent type 2 Insert a small screwariver into the slit of the corner and twist it to separate the upper part from the lower part Use a cloth to protect the casing 3 Replace the battery with a new one Recommended battery CR2025 or equivalent Do not touch the internal circuit a
141. an usa com For Canadian customers Nissan Canada Inc 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 4Z5 or via e mail at information centre nissancanada com If you prefer visit us at www nissanusa com for U S customer or www nissan ca for Canadian customers We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle Table of contents Illustrated table of contents EV Overview Charging Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system Instruments and controls Pre driving checks and adjustments Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do it yourself Technical and consumer information eni 0 Illustrated table of contents Seats seat belts and Supplemental Restraint System Cock pits oid ubt he a Ne dca Ro a won d 0 6 elec CUR ee acc an thea e E Ea araa Set ered 0 2 Instrument panel 2 de Eok r ae aa a pR 0 8 Exterior front cs e oi aea Bete Bas Eee o Ge 0 3 Meters and gauges s scesa cirera renesa 0 9 Exterior TOR ios sus ag xx EUROS Hone a Be o 3C 0 4 Motor compartment 00000004 0 10 Passenger compartment lees 0 5 Warning and indicator lights 0 00 0 11 SEATS SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM SRS 1 Rear headrests P 1 4 2 Child restraint anchor points for top tether strap child restraint P 1 30 3 Roof mounted
142. and In case of emergency section TPMS malfunction If the TPMS is not functioning properly the low tire pressure warning light will flash for approxi mately 1 minute when the power switch is placed in the ON position The light will remain on after the 1 minute Have the system checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning does not appear if the low tire pressure warning light illuminates to indicate a TPMS malfunction For additional information see Dot matrix liquid crystal display and Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS in the Starting and driving section A WARNING Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment Those who use a pacemaker should contact the electric medical equipment manu facturer for the possible influences be fore use If the light does not illuminate when the power switch is placed in the ON position have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer as soon as possible If the light illuminates while driving avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt braking reduce vehicle speed pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon as possible Driving with under inflated tires may permanently damage the tires and in crease the likelihood of tire failure Serious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to an accident and could result in serious personal injury Check the tire pressure for all four tires Ad
143. and result in serious personal injury or death Be sure to follow the precautions for using the charger that can be installed in your home Failing to do so could result in serious injury or death A CAUTION Do not use any charging equipment that is not compatible with the LEAF Doing so could prevent the Li ion bat tery from charging properly or could result in damage to the vehicle or Li ion battery Normal charge uses the charging device AC 220 240 volt 20A that can be installed in your home to charge the Li ion battery Immediate charge charging timer and remote charge models with navigation system can be performed in the normal charge mode See Charging timer and Charging related remote function Charging CH 9 The Genuine NISSAN charging equipment communicates with the vehicle before Li ion battery charging starts If this communication does not occur because other equipment is used the Li ion battery will not charge NISSAN recommends that you connect the normal charge cable when getting out of the vehicle even if it is not going to be used By doing this you can get the most out of the remote climate control models with navigation system and Climate Ctrl Timer functions the next time you use the vehicle To start normal charge 1 Push the P Park position switch to place the vehicle in the P Park position and apply the parking brake 2 When charging the Li ion battery place the
144. ange to the AUX mode NISSAN strongly reommends using a stereo mini plug cable when connecting your music device to the audio system Music may not play properly when a monaural cable is used USB MEMORY OPERATION Audio main operation The USB outlet connector is located in the center console Open the lid and connect a USB memory as illustrated Then switch to the USB memory mode automatically If the system has been turned off while the USB memory was playing pushing the PWR button will start the USB memory Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems 4 39 A CAUTION Do not force the USB device into the USB port Inserting the USB device tilted or up side down into the port may damage the USB device and the port Make sure that the USB device is connected correctly into the USB port Some USB devices come with a mark as a guide Make sure that the mark is facing the correct direction before inserting the device Do not locate objects near the USB device to prevent the objects from leaning on the USB device and the port Pressure from the objects may damage the USB device and the port CD AUX button When the CD AUX button is pushed with the system off and the USB memory inserted the system will turn on 144 gt gt Next Previous File and Fast Forward Rewind When the M or P button is pushed for more than 1 5 seconds while a USB memory is being played the USB memory will play while fast
145. asher reser voir tank Pre mix washer fluid concentrates with water to the manufacturer s rec ommended levels before pouring the fluid into the window washer reservoir tank Do not use the window washer reservoir tank to mix the washer fluid concentrate and water 12 VOLT BATTERY Keep the 12 volt battery surface clean and dry Clean the 12 volt battery with a solution of baking soda and water Make certain the terminal connections are clean and securely tightened NOTE Care should be taken to avoid situations that can lead to potential battery discharge and potential no start conditions such as 1 Installation or extended use of electronic ac cessories that consume battery power when the engine is not running Phone chargers GPS DVD players etc 2 Vehicle is not driven regularly and or only driven short distances In these cases the battery may need to be charged to maintain battery health AA warninc Do not expose the 12 volt battery to flames or electrical sparks Hydrogen gas generated by the 12 volt battery is explosive Do not allow 12 volt battery fluid to contact your skin eyes fabrics or painted surfaces After touching a 12 volt battery or 12 volt battery cap Maintenance and do it yourself 8 11 do not touch or rub your eyes Thor oughly wash your hands If the acid contacts your eyes skin or clothing immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical at tentio
146. ate push the A C button The A C indicator light will illuminate 3 If the HEAT indicator light does not illuminate press the HEAT button The HEAT indicator light will illuminate 4 Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature The temperature range is between 60 F 18 C and 90 F 32 C 5 To set the automatic control mode press and hold the lt gt intake air control button The indicator will blink twice and inside outside circulation will switch automatically A visible mist may be seen coming from the ventilators in hot humid conditions as the air is cooled rapidly This does not indicate a malfunc tion Heating A C off 1 Push the AUTO button The AUTO indicator will illuminate 2 Press the HEAT button The indicator light on the HEAT button will come on If the indicator light on the A C button remains on press the A C button so that the indicator light turns off 3 If the A C indicator light illuminates push the A C button The A C indicator light will turn off 4 Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature The temperature range is between 60 F 16 C and 90 F 32 C Do not set the temperature lower than the outside air temperature Doing so may pre vent the temperature from being controlled properly If the windows fog up use dehumidified heating instead of the A C off heating Dehumidified defrosting defogging 1 Push the front defrost
147. ate charge mode again to charge the Li ion battery Charging status When charging When the Li ion battery is being charged the charging status indicator lights will change de pending on the amount the Li ion battery is charged This value is also displayed by the illumination of segments of the Li ion battery available charge gauge on the instrument panel When fully charged All of the indicator lights to 3 illuminate when the Li ion battery is fully charged to the selected charging mode level The indicator lights turn off after approximately 5 minutes or when the charge connector is re moved When the indicator light 3 flashes The indicator light flashes when the 12 volt battery is being charged See Charging the 12 volt battery in the EV overview section The indicator will also flash for up to 5 minutes if the electrical power to the EVSE is interrupted during charging Charging will restart automati cally when the electrical power to the EVSE is restored if the charging connector is connected The charge start beep will not sound when charging restarts The indicator will also flash when the following system are operating Climate Ctrl Timer Remote climate control if so equipped Li ion battery heater Charging CH 35 When not charging None of the lights are illuminated when the Li ion battery and 12 volt battery are not charging CH 36 Charging p REA
148. ate the effects of alcohol Remember drinking and driving don t mix That is true for drugs too over the counter prescrip tion and illegal drugs Do not drive if your ability to operate your vehicle is impaired by alcohol drugs or some other physical condition PUSH BUTTON POWER SWITCH AA wann Do not operate the power switch while driving the vehicle except in an emer gency The EV system shuts down when the power switch is pushed 3 consecutive times or the power switch is pushed and held for more than 2 seconds If the EV system stops while the vehicle is being driven this could lead to a crash and serious injury Before operating the power switch make sure the vehicle is in the P Park position NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM The Intelligent Key system allows the driver to start the EV Electric Vehicle system without taking the key out of the pocket or purse The operating environment and or conditions may af fect Intelligent Key system operation Some indicators and warnings for operation are displayed on the dot matrix liquid crystal display in the lower display See Dot matrix liquid crystal display in the Instruments and controls sec tion A caution Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you when operating the vehicle Never leave the Intelligent Key inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle OPERATING RANGE FOR EV ELECTRIC VEHICLE START FUNCTION The Inte
149. ater liquid or snow This may cause an elec tric shock which may result in serious personal injury or death Do not disassemble or modify the charge port or the EVSE Electric Ve hicle Supply Equipment This may cause a fire If you notice an unusual odor or smoke coming from the vehicle stop charging immediately Be careful not to allow your hands hair jewelry or clothing to come into contact with or get caught in the trac tion motor cooling fan The cooling fan can start at any time during charging Pass the lower side belt of the EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment case securely through the fastener on the bottom of the luggage board If the case suddenly becomes loose it may cause serious injury or death A CAUTION To prevent damage to the charging equipment Do not close the charge port lid without closing the cap Do not subject the charging equip ment to impact Do not pull or twist the charge cable Do not drag the charge cable Do not store and use charging equipment in locations where the temperature is over 185 F 85 C Do not place the charging equip ment close to a heater or other heat source Make sure the cap is closed on the charge port when charging is finished If the charge port lid is closed when the cap is open water or foreign mate rials may enter the charge port Do not charge when a vehicle body cover is in use This may cause dam age to the charge conn
150. ating of the tire Replacing tires with those not origi nally specified by NISSAN could affect the proper operation of the TPMS For additional information regarding tires refer to Important Tire Safety Information US or Tire Safety Infor mation Canada in the Warranty In formation Booklet All season tires NISSAN specifies all season tires on some mod els to provide good performance all year includ ing snowy and icy road conditions All Season tires are identified by ALL SEASON and or M amp S Mud and Snow on the tire sidewall Snow tires have better snow traction than All Season tires and may be more appropriate in some areas Summer tires NISSAN specifies summer tires on some models to provide superior performance on dry roads Summer tire performance is substantially re duced in snow and ice Summer tires do not have the tire traction rating M amp S on the tire sidewall If you plan to operate your vehicle in snowy or icy conditions NISSAN recommends the use of SNOW tires or ALL SEASON tires on all four wheels Snow tires If snow tires are needed it is necessary to select tires equivalent in size and load rating to the original equipment tires If you do not it can adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Generally snow tires will have lower speed rat ings than factory equipped tires and may not match the potential maximum vehicle speed Never exceed the maximum speed rating of
151. ation displays 2 32 Indicators for maintenance 0 2 34 Indicatorfortimer leen 2 35 Security systems xod x RE REDE RR Eus 2 35 Vehicle security system llle 2 36 NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System 2 37 Windshield wiper and washer switch 2 38 Washeroperation elles 2 39 Rear window wiper and washer switch 2 40 Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch 2 41 Instrument brightness control ss 2 41 Headlight and turn signal switch 2 42 Headlight switch 2 2 0 000000 a ee 2 42 Turn signal switch 2 0 0 00000004 2 44 Fog light switch if so equipped 2 45 Heated steering wheel switch 0 2 45 Hosa as ha die AEG EUR ROB ALACE NUS d 2 46 ECO SWC ahi ceca diag eG a eel eae Gane a 2 46 Heated seat switch 2 0 0 0 0 00000 2 47 Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC OFF switch 2 48 Charge port lid switch 004 2 49 Charge connector lock switch iss 2 49 Charge timer OFF switch 0 2 49 Poweroutlet wc suns tex E a 2 50 StOTAGB i dae areas avis NOR R AAS d Gee ERR Ta 2 50 Cup holders axe hme a hee a pe mh on 2 50 Sunglasses holder 2 51 Glove BOK v s 9 eror de eee Y Fux e an 2 52 ConsoleBoX ss dua ge ug e Rue pes 2 52 Cargo cover if so equipped 2 52 Stowinggolfbags aeie a 2 53 Luggage si
152. ator light amp on the power switch illumi nates when the power switch is in the ACC or ON position The power lock is designed so that the power switch position cannot be switched to LOCK until the vehicle is into the P Park position When the power switch cannot be switched to the LOCK position proceed as follows 1 Push the P Park position switch on the shift lever to place the vehicle in the P Park position 2 Push the power switch to the OFF position The power switch position indicator will not illuminate 3 Open the door The power switch will change to the LOCK position POWER SWITCH POSITIONS LOCK Normal parking position The power switch can only be locked in this position The power switch will be unlocked when it is pushed to the ACC position while the driver is carrying the Intelligent Key ACC Accessories This position activates electrical accessories such as the radio when EV system is OFF ON This position turns on the EV Electric Vehicle system and electrical accessories READY Normal operating position This position turns on the EV Electric Vehicle system electrical accessories and the vehicle can be driven OFF The EV Electric Vehicle system can be turned off The power switch cannot be placed in the LOCK position until the vehicle is in the P Park posi tion A CAUTION Do not leave the vehicle with the power switch in the ACC position for an ex t
153. be hot Do not touch them you may severely burn yourself No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the side air bag and curtain air bag systems This is to prevent damage to or accidental inflation of the side air bag and curtain air bag systems Do not make unauthorized changes to your vehicle s electrical system sus pension system or side panel This could affect proper operation of the side air bag and curtain air bag sys tems Tampering with the side air bag system may result in serious personal injury For example do not change the front seats by placing material near the seatbacks or by installing additional trim material such as seat covers around the side air bag Work around and on the side air bag and curtain air bag systems should be done by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer Installation of electrical equip ment should also be done by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer The Supplemen tal Restraint System SRS wiring har nesses should not be modified or dis connected Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the side air bag and curtain supplemental air bag sys tems The SRS wiring harness connectors are yellow and orange for easy identification When selling your vehicle we request that you inform the buyer about the side air bag and curtain air bag systems and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner s Manual SEA
154. begin charg ing For your safety if the charger is con nected to the vehicle while the power switch is in the READY to drive position the vehicle will automatically switch to the ON position Because charging will not be started while the power switch is in this position be sure to place the power switch in the OFF position When the ambient temperature is 32 F 0 C or less charging time may be longer than normal and the level to which the Li ion battery can be charged may be less than at higher temperatures CH 4 Charging If the vehicle will not be used for an ex tended period of time charge the Li ion battery using the long life mode once ev ery 3 months Do not operate the charging timer repeatedly while the charge connec tor is connected to the vehicle after the Li ion battery charging is completed Do ing so may discharge the 12 volt battery For details of the long life mode charging method see Charging timer If the Li ion battery becomes discharged charge it immediately The power switch can be set to ON posi tion and the climate control and naviga tion system models with navigation sys tem can be used while the Li ion battery is charging However because these op erations consume Li ion battery power it will take longer for the Li ion battery to become fully charged Place the power switch in the OFF position to help reduce Li ion battery charge time If electrical power is interrupte
155. bend the disc Never touch the surface of the disc Always place the discs in the storage case when they are not being used To clean a disc wipe the surface from the center to the outer edge using a clean soft cloth Do not wipe the disc using a circular motion Do not use a conventional record cleaner or alcohol intended for industrial use A new disc may be rough on the inner and outer edges Remove the rough edges by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pen or pencil as illustrated STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR AUDIO CONTROL IF SO EQUIPPED The audio system can be operated using the controls on the steering wheel 1 SOURCE button tuning switch 2 Volume control button POWER on switch With the power switch in the ACC or ON posi tion push the SOURCE switch to turn the audio System on SOURCE select switch Push the source select switch to change the mode in the following sequence AM FM1 FM2 XM1 XM2 XM3 CD USB iPod AUX AM These modes are only available when compat ible media storage is inserted into the device or connected to the system Volume control switch Push the volume control switch to increase or decrease the volume v A Tuning switch While the display is showing a map or audio screen tilt the Menu Control switch upward or downward to select a station track CD or folder For most audio sources tilting the switch up down for more than 1
156. care 7 3 CHROME PARTS Clean chrome parts regularly with a non abra sive chrome polish to maintain the finish TIRE DRESSING NISSAN does not recommend the use of tire dressings Tire manufacturers apply a coating to the tires to help reduce discoloration of the rub ber If a tire dressing is applied to the tires it may react with the coating and form a compound This compound may come off the tire while driving and stain the vehicle paint If you choose to use a tire dressing take the following precautions Use a water based tire dressing The coating on the tire dissolves more easily with an oil based tire dressing Apply a light coat of tire dressing to help prevent it from entering the tire tread grooves where it would be difficult to remove Wipe off excess tire dressing using a dry towel Make sure the tire dressing is completely re moved from the tire tread grooves Allow the tire dressing to dry as recommended by the tire dressing manufacturer 7 4 Appearance and care CLEANING INTERIOR Occasionally remove loose dust from the interior trim plastic parts and seats using a vacuum cleaner or soft bristled brush Wipe the vinyl and leather surfaces with a clean soft cloth damp ened in mild soap solution then wipe clean with a dry soft cloth Regular care and cleaning is required in order to maintain the appearance of the leather Before using any fabric protector read the manu facturer s recom
157. ce and Maintenance Guide for more de tails CHECKING COOLANT LEVEL Check the coolant level in the reservoir when the high voltage parts are cold If the coolant level is below the MIN level open the reservoir cap and add coolant up to the MAX level 1 If the reservoir is empty check the coolant level in the coolant tank when the high voltage parts are cold If there is insufficient coolant in the coolant tank fill the coolant tank with coolant up to the reservoir cap opening and also add it to the reservoir up to the MAX level 1 Tighten the cap securely after adding coolant If the cooling system frequently requires coolant have it checked by a NISSAN cer tified LEAF dealer CHANGING COOLANT Major cooling system repairs should be per formed by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer The service procedures can be found in the appropri ate NISSAN Service Manual Improper servicing can result in reduced heater performance warna To avoid the danger of being scalded never change the coolant when the motor compartment is hot Never remove the coolant tank cap when the motor compartment is hot Serious burns could be caused by high pressure fluid escaping from the radiator Avoid direct skin contact with used coolant If skin contact is made wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible Keep coolant out of reach of children and pets Coolant must be disposed of properly Check y
158. ce of the sun visors 1 48 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system 0e SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light display ing inthe instrument panel monitors the circuits of the Air bag Control Unit ACU satel lite sensors crash zone sensor occupant classi fication sensors the supplemental front impact air bag front seat mounted side impact supple mental air bag roof mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bag and seat belt pretensioner systems The monitored circuits include air bag systems pretensioners and all related wiring When the power switch is in the ON position the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off This means the system is operational If any of the following conditions occur the front air bag side air bag curtain air bag and preten sioner systems need servicing The supplemental air bag warning light remains on after approximately 7 seconds The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all Under these conditions the front air bag side air bag curtain air bag and pretensioner systems may not operate properly They must be checked and repaired Take your vehicle to the nearest NISSAN certified LEAF dealer AA warninc If the supplemental air bag warning light is on it could mean that the fron
159. cedures All U S states and Canadian provinces or territories require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint at all times while the vehicle is being operated The instructions in this section apply to booster seat installation in the rear seats or the front passenger seat 1 32 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A CAUTION Do not use the lap shoulder belt Auto matic Locking Retractor ALR mode when using a booster seat with the seat belts Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in Child safety Child restraints and Booster seats earlier in this section before installing a child restraint Follow these steps to install a booster seat on the rear seat or on the front passenger seat 1 Front passenger seat If you must install a booster seat in the front seat move the seat to the rearmost position Position the booster seat on the seat Only place it in the forward facing direction Al ways follow the booster seat manufacturer s instructions The booster seat should be positioned on the vehicle seat so that it is stable Front passenger seat If necessary adjust or remove the head re straint or headrest to obtain the correct booster seat fit If the head restraint or head rest is removed store it in a secure place Be sure to reinstall the head restraint or headrest when the booster seat is re moved See H
160. charge warn ing light turns off on the lower display and the chime will stop when the parking brake is applied or the vehicle is placed in the P Park position Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for sup port For details of the meter warnings see 12 volt battery charge warning light 2 22 Instruments and controls DOT MATRIX LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY y V Brake 0 P m 120 miles 0 0 miles The dot matrix liquid crystal display 1 is located in the lower display and it displays charging related information Average electricity consumption Instant electricity consumption Av erage vehicle speed Driving distance Driving time Elapsed time shift position indicator the cruise control the Intelligent Key operation infor mation and other warnings and information For details about the odometer see Odometer twin trip odometer For details about the cruise control see Cruise control in the Starting and driving section For the details about the NISSAN Intelligent Key system see NISSAN Intelligent Key sys tem in the Pre driving checks and adjustments section INDICATORS FOR OPERATION When 1 Jap 7 parked apply Es 19 Have a break parking brake Apply parking brake X T M system 2 malfunction 14 Check tire 20 Key is not Low Visit dealer Pressure detected outside temp CRUISE Check position of 15 21 shift lever NAT 50 Q Battery level Tur
161. cle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manu facturer s instructions for installation and use SMALL CHILDREN Children that are over 1 year old and weigh at least 20 Ibs 9 kg should remain in a rear facing Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 15 child restraint as long as possible up to the height or weight limit of the child restraint Children who outgrow the height or weight limit of the rear facing child restraint and are at least 1 year old should be secured in a forward facing child re straint with a harness Refer to the manufactur ers instructions for minimum and maximum weight and height recommendations NISSAN recommends that small children be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Ve hicle Safety Standards You should choose a child restraint that fits your vehicle and always follow the manufacturer s instructions for instal lation and use LARGER CHILDREN Children should remain in a forward facing child restraint with a harness until they reach the maxi mum height or weight limit allowed by the child restraint manufacturer Once a child outgrows the height or weight limit of the harness equipped forward facing child re straint NISSAN recommends that the child be placed in a commercially available booster seat to obtain
162. creen to indicate assent each time he or she starts the car If you decide at any time that you do not want your vehicle to transmit data to NISSAN you can deactivate the telematics account associated with this vehicle by canceling the subscription services agree ment by visiting the NISSAN Owner s Portal Webpage or calling NISSAN at 1 877 NOGASEV 1 877 664 2738 The service can be reactivated later upon request if you choose Simply visit the same website or call the number above Alternatively you can turn off the transmis sion of certain categories of data through the use of settings found in the Navigation system under Menu CARWINGS Vehicle Information Shar ing with NISSAN Note turning off Vehicle Infor mation Sharing with NISSAN will only disable the automatic sharing of information at vehicle start up Certain categories of data may still be transmitted if vehicle telematics features are ac cessed either in the vehicle or remotely Your agreement to the transmission and use of data by NISSAN can be provided in various ways The vehicle is equipped with a pop up screen on the vehicle navigation system that will ask for your consent to this data transfer A version of the following message will appear Pursuant to sub scription agreement your vehicle wirelessly transmits recorded vehicle data to NISSAN for various purposes including CARWINGS ser vices product evaluation research and develop ment By
163. ct the operation If you have an implantable cardiac pacemaker or an implantable cardio vascular defibrillator while the Li ion battery is charging Do not stay inside the vehicle Do not go inside the vehicle for example to remove or place an item in the passenger compartment Do not open the rear hatch for ex ample to remove or place an item in the cargo area Charging may affect the operation of electric medical device and result in serious personal injury or death In order to avoid an electric shock or fire due to a short circuit connect to GFI Ground Fault Interrupter circuit breaker and use a waterproof electri cal ground socket The NISSAN Genuine EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment charging device provided with your vehicle draws 12amps continuously while charging the Li ion battery Do not plug in to any electrical circuit unless it is inspected by a licensed electrician to confirm that the electrical circuit can accept a 12 amp draw Any electri cal circuit has a much higher likeli hood of being compromised in the fol lowing conditions listed below Improper use of the charger may result in a fire and serious injury or death Do not use this charger in structures more than 40 years old Do not use this charger in structures using fuse based circuit protection Use only with electrical circuits pro tected by circuit breakers Do not use this charger on electrical circuits with two pron
164. ctioning this light will remain on while the power switch is in the ON position For additional information see Security systems later in this section amp o This light flashes when the turn signal switch lever or hazard switch is turned on Turn signal hazard indicator lights amp Vehicle Dynamic Control 9rF VDC off indicator light This light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC switch is pushed to OFF This indicates that the VDC system is not operating See Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC system in the Starting and driving section AUDIBLE REMINDERS Brake pad wear warning The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings When a brake pad requires replacement it will make a high pitched scraping sound when the vehicle is in motion This scraping sound will first occur only when the brake pedal is depressed After more wear of the brake pad the sound will always be heard even if the brake pedal is not depressed Have the brakes checked as soon as possible if the warning sound is heard Electric shift control system reminder chime If an improper shift operation is performed for safety reasons a chime will sound and at the same time depending on the conditions the operation will be cancelled or the shift position will switch to the N position For more details see Driving vehicle in the Starting and driving section Key reminder chime A chime will sound if t
165. ctivated if the charge connector is not properly connected AUTO mode To select AUTO mode push the AUTO side 1 of the charge connector lock switch The indicator light on the switch 3 will illuminate When AUTO mode is selected the charge con nector is locked while charging is in process The charge connector will be unlocked automatically when charging is completed LOCK mode To select the LOCK mode push the LOCK side 2 of the charge connector lock switch The indicator light on the switch 4 will illuminate When LOCK mode is selected the charge con nector will remain locked The charge connector will be unlocked when UNLOCK mode is se lected or temporary unlock operation is per formed UNLOCK mode To select UNLOCK mode return the charge con nector lock switch to the level position Make sure the indicator light on the switch turns off When UNLOCK mode is selected the charge connector will remain unlocked Temporary unlock position When the charge connector lock switch is in the AUTO or LOCK position the charge connector lock can be unlocked temporarily by using the Intelligent Key or the charge port lid opener switch Unlock operation using Intelligent Key 1 Push the charge connector unlock button on the Intelligent Key for more than 1 second The charging status indicator light flashes 3 times and a beep sounds 3 times The charge connector lock is unlocked for 30 seconds Aft
166. ctric power of the vehicle MENU setting Battery amp Power Alerts Charging Messages Map icons for charging stations Long Life Mode 80 Charge Timer Remote Set Climate Temp Other Settings Temperature settings This procedure sets the temperature of Climate Ctrl timer and remote climate control 1 Push the Zero Emission menu button Touch SETTING 2 Touch Timer Remote Set Climate Temp MENU gt Tir 3 Set the temperature and the touch OK Note The temperature in the passenger com partment may not be comfortable if enter ing the vehicle too soon before or too long after the scheduled time of departure Air conditioning is limited to the capacity of the electric power when the charge connector is connected Therefore the temperature may not reach the set tem perature due to limitations in air condi tioning performance if ambient tempera ture is excessively high or low or if the charge connector is connected to a 120 V plug outlet The Climate Ctrl Timer operates the cli mate control function so that a comfort able temperature is provided in the pas senger compartment at the scheduled time of departure The climate control is set to stop at the scheduled time of departure Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems 4 25 AUDIO SYSTEM MODELS WITHOUT NAVIGATION SYSTEM RADIO Push the power switch to the ACC or ON posi tion and press the
167. cuit enhances the low and high frequency ranges automatically in both radio reception and CD playback PWR Volume control Place the power switch in the ACC or ON posi tion and then push the PWR button while the system is off to turn on the last audio source which was playing immediately before the system was turned off While the system is on pushing the PWR button turns the system off Turn the VOL control knob to adjust the volume ENTER SETTING button The settings screen will appear when pushing the ENTER SETTING button The following items are available in the settings screen Bass Treble Balance and Fade Controls the sound of the audio system Bal ance adjusts the sound between the left and right speakers Fade adjusts the sound be tween the front and rear speakers Select the Bass Treble Balance or Fade using the TUNE SCROLL control knob and then push the ENTER SETTING button Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to adjust the Bass Treble Balance and Fade of the screen to the preferred level Speed Sens Vol To change the Speed Sensitive Volume Speed Sens Vol level from off to 5 turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob AUX Vol Controls the volume level of incoming sound when an auxiliary device is connected to the system To change the AUX Vol level from 1 to 3 turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob Brightness and Contrast Adjust the brightness and contrast of the
168. d Child restraints earlier in this sec tion before installing a child restraint Follow these steps to install a forward facing child restraint using the LATCH system 1 Position the child restraint on the seat Always follow the child restraint manufacturer s instructions Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 25 Forward facing webbing mounted step 2 Secure the child restraint anchor attachments to the LATCH lower anchors Check to make sure that the LATCH attachment is properly attached to the lower anchors If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point See Installing top tether strap Do not install child restraints that require the use of a top tether strap in seating positions that do not have a top tether anchor Forward facing rigid mounted step 2 3 The back of the child restraint should be se cured against the seatback If necessary remove the headrest to obtain the correct child restraint fit If the headrest is removed store it ina secure place Be sure to reinstall the headrest when the child re straint is removed See Adjustable head rests for headrest adjustment information If the seating position does not have an adjust able headrest and it is interfering with the proper child restraint fit try another seating position or a different child restraint 1
169. d However while charging the climate control sys tem can be used when the power switch is in the ON position The fan heater and air conditioning can be turned on manually using the timer function and using the remote climate control function These functions operate in the following condi tions Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems 4 7 Timer Climate Ctrl Timer Available 1 Remote control 3 Available Available Power switch position LOCK OFF ACC ON READY to drive Fan Available Available Heater and air conditioner Available 2 Available Available 1 1 The EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equip ment must be connected 2 The climate control system will only start when charging is being performed After charging is complete it will continue to op erate if the EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment is connected 8 Models with Navigation System 4 8 Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems Status gt Audio off 75 ssl 2 7 AUTO DISPLAYING CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM STATUS SCREEN MODELS WITH NAVIGA TION SYSTEM Push the STATUS button to display the climate control system status on the navigation system screen See the LEAF Navigation System Own er s Manual NOTE If it occurs while charging is being per If the READY to drive indicator light is formed illuminated and the EVSE Electric Vehicle The climate control system
170. d within that time try holding the transmitter in another position while keeping the indicator light in view at all times If you continue to have programming difficulties please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department The phone numbers are located in the Foreword of this Owner s Manual CLEARING THE PROGRAMMED INFORMATION The following procedure clears the programmed information from both buttons Individual buttons cannot be cleared However individual buttons can be reprogrammed see Reprogramming a single HomeLink button in this section To clear all programming 1 Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons until the indicator light begins to flash in approximately 10 seconds Do not hold for longer than 20 seconds 2 Release both buttons HomeLink is now in the programming mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Programming HomeLink Step 1 REPROGRAMMING A SINGLE HOMELINK BUTTON To reprogram a HomeLink Universal Trans ceiver button complete the following 1 Press and hold the desired HomeLink button DO NOT release the button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds Without releasing the HomeLink but ton proceed with Programming HomeLink Step 1 For questions or comments contact HomeLink at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 The HomeLink amp Universal Transceiver button has now been reprogrammed The new de
171. d by testing them To prevent the Intelligent Key from being left inside the vehicle make sure you carry the key with you and then lock the doors Do not pull the door handle before pushing the door handle request switch The door will be unlocked but will not open Release the door handle once and pull it again to open the door NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATION You can lock or unlock the doors without taking the key out from your pocket or bag When you carry the Intelligent Key with you you can lock or unlock all doors by pushing the door handle request switch driver s or front passen ger s A or rear hatch request switch within the range of operation Pre driving checks and adjustments 3 9 When you lock or unlock the doors or the rear hatch the hazard indicator will flash and the horn or the outside chime will sound as a confirma tion For details see Setting hazard indicator and horn mode Locking doors 1 Push the power switch into the OFF position and make sure you carry the Intelligent Key with you 1 2 Close all the doors and the rear hatch 3 Push the door handle request switch driver s or front passenger s or the rear hatch request switch while carrying the Intelli gent Key with you 2 4 All the doors and the rear hatch will lock 5 The hazard indicator flashes twice and the outside chime sounds twice 1 Doors will not lock with the Intelligent Key while the power switch
172. d insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact A slow pulling motion permits the belt to move and allows you some freedom of move ment in the seat If the seat belt cannot be pulled from its fully retracted position firmly pull the belt and release it Then smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor 3 Position the lap belt portion low and snug on the hips as shown 4 Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the re tractor to take up extra slack Be sure the shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder and across your chest The front passenger seat and the rear seating positions three point seat belts have two modes of operation Emergency Locking Retractor ELR Automatic Locking Retractor ALR The Emergency Locking Retractor ELR mode allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow the driver and passengers some freedom of movement in the seat The ELR locks the seat belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly or during certain impacts The Automatic Locking Retractor ALR mode child restraint mode locks the seat belt for child restraint installation When ALR mode is activated the seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted The seat belt returns to the ELR mode after the seat belt fully retracts For additional information see
173. d restraint was re moved reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position Failure to follow these instructions can reduce the effec tiveness of the head restraints This may increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with head restraints The front seats Components are adjustable and removable The rear seat is 4 only removable Head restraint 2 Adjustment notches A Indicates the seating position is equipped 3 Lock knob with a head restraint 4 Stalks Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 5 Adjustment To raise the head restraint pull it up To lower push and hold the lock knob and push Adjust the head restraint so the center is level tie head restraint down with the center of your ears 1 6 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system Removal Use the following procedure to remove the ad justable head restraints 1 Pull the head restraint up to the highest position 2 Push and hold the lock knob 3 Remove the head restraint from the seat 4 Store the head restraint properly in a secure place so it is not loose in the vehicle 5 Reinstall and properly adjust the head re straint before an occupant uses the seating position Install 1 Align the head restraint stalks with the holes in the seat Make sure that the head restraint is
174. d while charging charging restarts automatically when the electrical power is restored It is recommended to keep the charge cable connected to save Li ion battery power when the heater and air condi tioner are operating with remote opera tion models with navigation system If the charge port is frozen melt the ice using a hair dryer After the ice has melted charge the Li ion battery Forcing the charge connector to connect may cause a malfunction If foreign materials have entered the charge connector and charge port and itis not possible to connect it do not attempt to force the connection Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer Forcing the charge connector to connect may cause damage to the charging equipment and vehicle There is a hole on the charge port for water drainage If the water drainage hole becomes blocked or if water gets trapped inside the charge port do not charge Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer TYPES OF CHARGE AND HOW TO CHARGE THE LI ION BATTERY The following 3 methods can be used for recharging the Li ion battery NORMAL CHARGE See CH How to normal charge in the CH Charging section TRICKLE CHARGE See CH How to trickle charge in the CH Charging section QUICK CHARGE If so equipped See CH How to quick charge in the CH Charging section Charge connector Use the charging device AC 220 240 volt that is installed in your home U
175. de hook llle 2 54 WiBdOWS z i e gend bare dd ey ba ee E 2 54 Power windows ER ee 2 54 InteriorlightS i ku see eee see ae oS 2 56 Map lights sca um Ba on Rum a stdin a a 2 57 Coiling lights 2 xim xpo ee Gling ached 2 57 HomeLink universal transceiver if so equipped 2 58 Programming HomeLink Programming HomeLink for Canadian customers and gate openers Operating the HomeLink universal transceiver Programming trouble diagnosis Clearing the programmed information Reprogramming a single HomeLink button If your vehicle is stolen irs COCKPIT PON 9 1011 1213 14 15 TRIP switch for twin trip odometer Trip computer switch Instrument brightness control switch Headlight fog light if so equipped and turn signal switch Headlight Turn signal light Fog light if so equipped 5 Steering wheel mounted controls left side See LEAF Navigation System Owner s Manual Driving range button if so equipped Audio control Bluetooth Hands Free Phone System control 6 Steering wheel Electric power steering system Horn Driver s supplemental air bag 7 Wiper and washer switch 8 Steering wheel mounted controls right side Cruise control switches ECO button if so equipped 9 Fuse box cover 10 Charge timer OFF switch 11 Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC OFF switch 12 C
176. de requires a lower power consumption so cruising distance will increase Air recirculation Push the intake air control f button to change the air circulation mode When the indi cator light illuminates the flowing air is recircu lated inside the vehicle Outside air circulation Push the intake air control lt gt button to change the air circulation mode When the indi cator light does not illuminate the flowing air is drawn from outside the vehicle Automatic air intake control To set the automatic control mode push and hold the lt gt intake air control button The indicator light will blink twice and the inside outside circu lation will then be controlled automatically When in automatic mode the indictor light will come on when inside air recirculation is active 4 12 Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems Climate Ctrl Timer The air conditioner starts to operate at the time of day and day of the week specified in the settings This pre heats or pre cools the vehicle to a factory preset temperature in the passenger compart ment before driving while the charger is con nected to vehicle This helps reduce power con sumption from the Li ion battery As the temperature is set to the factory default setting the user cannot adjust the temperature The Climate Ctrl Timer operates the air condi tioner using power from the charger Electric power from the Li ion battery is not used Onc
177. derbody If possible avoid fully loading your vehicle when using tire chains In addition drive at a reduced speed Otherwise your vehicle may be damaged and or vehicle handling and performance may be adversely affected Tire chains must be installed only on the front wheels and not on the rear wheels Do not use tire chains on dry roads Driving with tire chains in such conditions can cause damage to the various mechanisms of the vehicle due to some overstress Maintenance and do it yourself 8 31 The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to ax the specification at all times It is recom mended that wheel nuts be tightened to the specification at each tire rotation interval AA warnine DER H H After rotating the tires check and ad just the tire pressure Retighten the wheel nuts when the ve hicle has been driven for 600 miles 1 000 km also in cases of a flat tire uuu etc For additional information regarding tires refer to Important Tire Safety Information US or Tire Safety Infor n CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES mation Canada in the Warranty In 1 Wear indicator formation Booklet 2 Wear indicator location mark Tire rotation NISSAN recommends rotating the tires every Tire wear and damage 7 500 miles 12 000 km As soon as possible tighten the wheel nuts A WARNING to the specified torque using a torque Tires should be periodically inspected wrench for wear cracking bul
178. desired station channel using the SEEK CAT SCAN button or the TUNE SCROLL control knob 3 Push and hold the desired station preset but ton to 4 The channel indicator will then come on and the sound will resume Memorizing is now complete 5 Other buttons can be set in the same manner If the battery cable is disconnected or if the fuse opens the radio memory will be erased In that case reset the desired stations channels Compact disc CD player operation Place the power switch in the ACC or ON posi tion and insert the Compact Disc CD into the slot with the label side facing up The CD will be guided automatically into the slot and start play ing After loading the CD the number of tracks on the CD and the play time will appear on the display 4 38 Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems If the radio is already operating it will automati cally turn off and the CD will play If the system has been turned off while the CD was playing pushing the PWR button will start the CD Do not use 3 1 in 8 cm discs CD AUX button When the CD AUX button is pushed with the system off and the CD loaded the system will turn on and the CD will start to play With the CD AUX button is pushed with the CD loaded and the radio playing the radio will auto matically be turned off and the CD will start to play Ha gt gt Next Previous Track and Fast Forward Rewind When the FF or REW button is pus
179. dition and age of the Li ion battery ambient temperature and condition of the power source connected to the vehicle The charging times provided in this manual are esti mates only and may vary Normal charge NISSAN recommends using normal charging for usual charging of the vehicle Use of quick charge should be minimized in order to help prolong Li ion battery life Normal charging uses an SAE J1772 compliant charging device that can be installed on a dedicated 220V 240V circuit in your home NISSAN recom mendis the installation of a home charging dock by a licensed professional electrician NISSAN has con tracted with a company to assist you in purchasing and installing a charger Contact your NISSAN cer tified LEAF dealer It takes approximately 4 7 hours depending on the charger in order to charge the Li ion battery from discharged low battery charge warning light illuminated to charged See How to normal charge Trickle charge Trickle charging is not recommended for regular use Trickle charge can be used when it is nec essary to perform an emergency charge at a destination such as a friend s house Trickle charge uses the EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment or an SAE J1772 compliant cord set to connect the vehicle to an AC 110 120 volt 15A dedicated outlet The outlet should be protected by a dedicated circuit breaker or fuse to avoid overloading the circuit or other electrical hazard It takes app
180. e be sure to close the cap Do not allow water to contact the outlet STORAGE Lee f C3 T L Q Front CUP HOLDERS A CAUTION Avoid abrupt starting and braking when the cup holder is being used to prevent spilling the drink If the liquid is hot it can scald you or your passen ger Use only soft cups in the cup holder Hard objects can injure you in an acci dent Soft bottle holders A CAUTION Do not use the bottle holder for any other objects that could be thrown about in the vehicle and possibly in jure people during sudden braking or an accident Do not use the bottle holder for open liquid containers SUNGLASSES HOLDER To open the sunglasses holder push and release Only store one pair of sunglasses in the holder AA warne Keep the sunglasses holder closed while driving to prevent an accident A CAUTION Do not use for anything other than sunglasses Do not leave sunglasses in the sun glasses holder while parking in direct sunlight The heat may damage the sunglasses Instruments and controls 2 51 GLOVE BOX A WARNING Keep the glove box lid closed while driv ing to prevent injury in case of an acci dent or a sudden stop To open the glove box pull the handle To close push the lid in until the lock latches 2 52 Instruments and controls CONSOLE BOX To open the console box push up the knob and pull up the lid To close push the lid down until it is latc
181. e driver in detecting large stationary ob jects to help avoid damaging the ve hicle The system will not detect small objects below the bumper and may not detect objects close to the bumper or on the ground The RearView Monitor is a conve nience but it is not a substitute for proper backing Always turn and check that it is safe to do so before backing up Always back up slowly Objects viewed in the RearView Moni tor differ from actual distance because a wide angle lens is used Make sure that the hatch is securely closed when backing up Do not put anything on the rearview camera The rearview camera is in stalled on top of the hatch When washing the vehicle with high pressure water be sure not to spray it around the camera Otherwise water may enter the camera unit causing wa ter condensation on the lens a mal function fire or an electric shock Do not strike the camera It is a preci sion instrument Otherwise it may malfunction or cause damage result ing in a fire or an electric shock A CAUTION There is a plastic cover over the camera Do not scratch the cover when cleaning dirt or snow from the cover 4 2 Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems HOW TO READ THE DISPLAYED LINES Guiding lines which indicate the vehicle width and distances to objects with reference to the vehicle body line are displayed on the monitor Distance guide lines Indicate distances from the v
182. e P Park position push the P Park position switch on the selec tor lever The vehicle automatically applies the P Park position when the power switch is placed in the OFF position For additional information see Driving vehicle in the Starting and driving section LED HEADLIGHT LOW BEAM IF SO EQUIPPED This vehicle uses a LED headlight for the head light low beam The LED headlight has the follow ing features Low power consumption The shape is very compact Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer to re place the headlight EV Overview EV 29 Solar cell module on the rear spoiler SOLAR CELL MODULE IF SO EQUIPPED This vehicle uses a solar cell module to provide power to the 12 volt battery The solar cell mod ule only provides power to help maintain the charge of the 12 volt battery it will not recharge a discharged 12 volt battery The solar cell module does not provide power to the Li ion battery For maintenance see Cleaning exterior in the Appearance and care section EV 30 EV Overview NOTE The solar cell may not provide full charging power in the following situations When the intensity of sunlight is weak When the solar cell module is in the shade When the solar cell module is covered by leaves or dirt DRIVING RANGE BUTTON IF SO EQUIPPED Push the driving range button on the steering wheel to check the estimated distance the ve hicle may be driv
183. e battery is not completely discharged As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be registered and used with one vehicle For information about the purchase and use of additional Intelligent Keys contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer A CAUTION Do not allow the Intelligent Key which contains electrical components to come into contact with water or salt water This could affect the function ing of the system Do not drop the Intelligent Key Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply against another object Do not change or modify the Intelli gent Key The Intelligent Key may be damaged if it gets wet If the Intelligent Key gets wet immediately wipe until it is com pletely dry If the outside temperature is below 14 F 10 C the battery of the Intel ligent key may not function properly Do not place the Intelligent Key for an extended period in an area where tem peratures exceed 140 F 60 C Do not attach the Intelligent Key to a key holder that contains a magnet Do not place the Intelligent Key near equipment that produces a magnetic field such as a TV audio equipment personal computer or cellular phone If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen NISSAN recommends erasing the ID code of that Intelli gent Key from the vehicle This may prevent the unauthorized use of the Intelligent Key to operate the vehicle For information regarding the erasing procedure contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer The Inte
184. e behind the seat that can press into the seatback Confirm the operating condition with the front passenger air bag status light If you notice that the front passenger air bag status light is not operating as described later in this section please take your vehicle to your NISSAN cer tified LEAF dealer to check the occu pant classification system Until you have confirmed with your dealer that your passenger seat occu pant classification system is working properly position the occupants in the rear seating positions This vehicle is equipped with the NISSAN Ad vanced Air Bag System for the driver and front passenger seats This system is designed to meet certification requirements under U S regu lations It is also permitted in Canada However all of the information cautions and warn ings in this manual still apply and must be followed The driver supplemental front impact air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel The passenger supplemental front impact air bag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove box The front air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity frontal collisions although they may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity frontal impact They may not inflate in certain frontal collisions Vehicle damage or lack of it is not always an indication of proper front air bag op eration The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System ha
185. e charge and the amount of charge the Li ion battery is capable of storing at the current tempera ture Temperature affects the amount of charge the Li ion battery is capable of storing The Li ion battery is capable of storing less power when the Li ion battery tem perature is cold The Li ion battery is ca pable of storing more power when the Li ion battery is warm The number of seg ments illuminated on the Li ion battery available charge gauge can change based on the amount of power the Li ion battery is capable of storing For example when the Li ion battery becomes colder more segments on the Li ion battery available charge gauge illuminate because the available charge is a greater percentage of the Li ion battery s capability of storing power When the Li ion battery becomes warmer less segments on the Li ion bat tery available charge gauge illuminate be cause the remaining energy is a lower percentage of the Li ion battery s capabil ity of storing power Instruments and controls 2 9 LI ION BATTERY CAPACITY LEVEL GAUGE This gauge indicates the amount of charge the Li ion battery is capable of storing When the capacity of the Li ion battery de creases with age and usage the level of the gauge will also decrease 2 10 Instruments and controls OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE The outside air temperature is displayed in F or o C The display may differ from the actual outside temperature displa
186. e connector is connected to a 120V outlet While the battery is being charged the Climate Ctrl Timer cannot be operated until the Li ion battery available charge gauge reached the full mark When the battery is not being charged the Climate Ctrl Timer can be operated even if the Li ion battery available charge gauge has not reached the full mark When the climate control is set on first priority the Climate Ctrl Timer works regardless of the remaining battery energy If the Climate Ctrl Timer starts its operation while the vehicle is being charged the charging time will be prolonged Operating the Climate Ctrl Timer or remote climate control in an environment with low tem perature may decrease the rate of battery charge The Climate Ctrl Timer settings cannot be modified while it is operating If timer settings are modified while the Climate Ctrl Timer is operating these changes will be reflected the next time the Climate Ctrl Timer operates When charging is set as the first priority the Climate Ctrl Timer does not start until 10 seg ments of the LI ION BATTERY AVAILABLE CHARGE GAUGE are illuminated When the climate control is set as the first priority the climate control system will be turned on as scheduled by the Climate Ctrl Timer regardless of the remaining battery energy Even when the climate control is set as the first priority the climate control system will be turned off when the clima
187. e front of the radiator and clean off any dirt insects leaves etc that may have accumulated Make sure that the hoses have no cracks deformation rot or loose connections Underbody The underbody is frequently ex posed to corrosive substances such as those used on icy roads or to control dust It is very important to remove these substances other wise rust will form on the floor pan and frame At the end of winter the underbody should be thor oughly flushed with plain water being careful to clean those areas where mud and dirt may accu mulate For additional information see Cleaning exterior in the Appearance and care section Windshield washer fluid Check that there is an adequate amount of fluid in the reservoir MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS When performing any inspection or maintenance work on your vehicle always take care to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to the vehicle The following are general precau tions that should be closely observed AA warning The EV Electric Vehicle system uses high voltage up to approximately DC 400 volt The system can be hot during and after starting and when the vehicle is shut off Be careful of both the high voltage and the high temperature Obey the labels that are attached to the vehicle Never disassemble remove or replace high voltage parts and cables as well as their connectors High voltage cables are colored orange Disassembling r
188. e more than when us ing the heater when the temperature is above 32 F 0 C Climate control performance is reduced when using the Climate Ctrl Timer or Re mote Climate Control while the Li ion bat tery warmer operates Set only the charg ing timer End Time when charging in cold weather The vehicle automatically determines when to start charging to fully charge the Li ion battery even if the Li ion battery warmer operates Charging ends before the set end time if the Li ion bat tery is fully charged FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK To prevent a door lock from freezing apply deicer through the key hole If the lock becomes frozen heat the key before inserting it into the key hole or use the remote keyless entry keyfob ANTIFREEZE In the winter when it is possible that the outside temperature will drop below 32 F 0 C check the antifreeze to ensure proper winter protection For additional information see Cooling system in the Maintenance and do it yourself section 12 VOLT BATTERY If the 12 volt battery is not fully charged during extremely cold weather conditions the 12 volt battery fluid may freeze and damage the 12 volt battery To maintain maximum efficiency the 12 volt battery should be checked regularly For ad ditional information see 12 volt battery in the Maintenance and do it yourself section DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti freeze drain t
189. e power switch is in the ON position When the switch is operated the dot matrix liquid crystal display switches to the brightness adjustment mode Push the switch 1 to display the setting menu of the brightness control on the dot matrix liquid crystal display Push the 1 button to move the bar to the side If the bar reaches the maximum brightness a chime will sound If the button 1 is pushed again when the brightness is at the maximum setting the instrument lights turn off Instruments and controls 2 41 HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH If the button 1 is pushed again the instrument lights are turned on to the lowest brightness setting HEADLIGHT SWITCH Lighting Turn the switch to the Pa position The front park side marker tail license plate and instrument lights will come on 2 Turn the switch to the ZO position The headlights will come on and all the other lights will remain on 2 42 Instruments and controls Autolight system if so equipped The autolight system allows the headlights to be set so they turn on and off automatically To set the autolight system 1 Make sure the headlight switch is in the AUTO position 1 Place the power switch in the ON position The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off To turn the autolight system off turn the switch to the OFF a or O position The autolight system can turn on the headlights automatical
190. e steering wheel The system announces the available commands 2 Say Add phone The system acknowl edges the command and asks you to initiate connecting from the phone handset B The connecting procedure of the cellular phone varies according to each cellular phone model See the cellular phone Owner s Manual for details You can also visit www NissanUSA com bluetooth for instruc tions on connecting NISSAN recommended cellular phones When prompted for a Passkey code enter 1234 from the handset The Passkey code 1234 has been assigned by NISSAN and cannot be changed 3 The system asks you to say a name for the phone If the name is too long or too short the system tells you then prompts you for a name again 4 50 Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems Also if more than one phone is connected and the name sounds too much like a name already used the system tells you then prompts you for a name again Making a call by entering a phone number Main Menu Call A Phone number Speak the digits C Dial D 1 Press the C4 button on the steering wheel A tone will sound 2 Say Call The system acknowledges the command and announces the next set of available commands 3 Say Phone Number B The system ac knowledges the command and announces the next set of available commands 4 Say the number you wish to call starting with the area code in single d
191. e the Climate Ctrl Timer is set it automati cally starts when the set time is reached It is therefore not necessary to set the Climate Ctrl Timer everyday AA warna Even if the Climate Ctrl Timer is set the temperature in the passenger compart ment may become high or low if the sys tem automatically stops Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the support of others alone in your vehicle Pets should not be left alone either On hot sunny days tem peratures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to people or animals Also on cold days tempera ture in a vehicle could become low enough to cause sever or possible fatal injuries to people or animals ex T w0 1 Push the E switch of the left side of the combination meter panel Settings gt Skip Charge Charging Timer v QEnter Next Push the switch until Climate Ctrl Timer is highlighted on the dot matrix liquid crystal display and then push the D Switch Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems 4 13 Climate Ctrl Timer On To 07 00 QEnter 6 Change 3 The Climate Ctrl Timer screen is displayed To change the time or turn the climate control timer on or off push the switch Clim ate Ctrl Timer Back On gt Off QEnter 6 Next To turn the timer on or off use the switch to highlight On or
192. e the accelerator pedal to slow down and do not apply the brakes when traffic and road conditions allow This vehicle is equipped with a regenerative brake system The primary purpose of re generative brake system is to provide some power to recharge the Li ion battery and extend driving range A secondary benefit is engine braking that operates based on Li ion battery conditions In the D Drive position when the accelerator is released the regenerative brake system provides some deceleration and some power to the Li ion battery LI ION BATTERY LIFE The Li ion battery s ability to hold a charge like all batteries decreases with battery age and usage which results in decreased vehicle range when compared to the vehicle range when the vehicle was new This is normal and expected and does not indicate a malfunction of the vehicle or Li ion battery The Li ion battery s ability to hold a charge can be affected by how you drive the vehicle store the vehicle how you charge the Li ion battery and Li ion battery temperature during vehicle opera tion and charging EV 24 EV Overview To maximize vehicle range NISSAN recom mends using the default setting long distance mode 100 charge To maximize the battery s useful life use the following driving and charging habits where possible Avoid exposing a vehicle to extreme ambient temperatures for extended periods Avoid storing a vehicle in temperatures below 13
193. e to perform regular tire checks including tire pressure checks could result in tire failure Serious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to a collision which could result in serious personal injury or death 2 3 4 Other indicator These indicators appears when the customer set distance comes for checking or replacing main tenance items other than the tires Other mainte nance items can include such things as the tire rotation You can set or reset the distance for checking or replacing the items See Trip com puter For scheduled maintenance items and intervals see your NISSAN Service and Mainte nance Guide Charging Timer A C Heater Timer Charging Timer On Next Charge Time From 23 30 Fri 2 To 6 00 Sat Charging Timer On To 100 Charge 240V 2 00 3 120V 4 00 Est Time A C Heater Timer On Next Departure Time o 8 00 Mon INDICATOR FOR TIMER When the power switch is turned off this display appears for 10 seconds If the switch is pushed within 10 seconds the display can be selected and each setting information display can be confirmed 1 Timer setting status charging and Climate Ctrl The timer setting status ON or OFF of the charge and the climate control can be checked 2 Charging timer setting confirmation The charging timer starting hours minutes and days for the next charge time that has been set can be checked 3 Charging time Di
194. ead restraints or Adjustable headrests for head restraint or headrest ad justment removal and installation information If the seating position does not have an adjust able head restraint or headrest and it is inter fering with the proper booster seat fit try an other seating position or a different booster seat Position the lap portion of the seat belt low and snug on the child s hips Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer s instructions for adjusting the seat belt routing Pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt toward the retractor to take up extra slack Be sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the top middle portion of the child s shoulder Be sure to follow the booster seat manufacturer s instructions for adjusting the seat belt routing Follow the warnings cautions and instruc tions for properly fastening a seat belt shown in Three point type seat belt with retractor Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 33 e 7 If the booster seat is installed in the front passenger seat push the power switch to the ON position The front passenger air bag sta tus light 22 may or may not illuminate depending on the size of the child and the type of booster seat used See Front passen ger air bag and status light SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM This Supplemental Restraint System SRS sec tion contains im
195. ector Do not attempt to perform a jump start on the 12 volt battery at the same time that the Li ion battery is being charged Doing so may damage the vehicle or charging equipment and could cause an injury See Jump start ing in the In case of emergency sec tion Trickle charging is performed using the EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment provided with the vehicle NISSAN recommends using an AC 110 120 volt 15A dedicated electrical circuit and outlet The dedicated cir cuit is used to help prevent circuit damage or the circuit breaker from tripping due to the high draw of charg ing the Li ion battery If the dedicated circuit is not used the circuit may cause adverse interference on MCB Moulded Circuit Board and house hold electrical appliances such as televisions and audio systems If the circuit is shared and another electrical device is being used at the same time the vehicle is charging the breaker may trip A licensed professional elec trician should install a dedicated cir cuit if one is not already available Charging CH 3 NOTE When charging the Li ion battery place the power switch in the OFF position When the power switch is in the ON posi tion the Li ion battery will not start charg ing If the charger is connected to the vehicle when it is in the READY to drive position the power switch automatically changes to the ON position Place the power switch in the OFF position to
196. ed step 2 Rear facing rigid mounted step 2 2 Secure the child restraint anchor attachments to the LATCH lower anchors Check to make sure that the LATCH attachment is properly attached to the lower anchors Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 21 Rear facing step 3 3 For child restraints that are equipped with webbing mounted attachments remove any additional slack from the anchor attachments Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seat back while tightening the webbing of the an chor attachments NS Rear facing step 4 After attaching the child restraint test it be fore you place the child in it Push it from side to side while holding the seat near the LATCH attachment path The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch 25 mm from side to side Try to tug it forward and check to see if the LATCH attachment holds the restraint in place If the restraint is not secure tighten the LATCH attachment as necessary or put the restraint on another seat and test it again You may need to try a different child restraint Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles 1 22 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system 5 Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use If the child restraint is loose repeat steps 2 through
197. een set Set the charging timer schedule See Charging timer Charging does not start because the charging timer start time and end time are set and the cur rent time is before the set start time Charging does not start because only the charg ing timer start time is set and the current time is after the set start time Charging does not start because only the charg ing timer end time is set and the current time is after the set end time Charging does not start because the charge amount has been set to 80 and the Li ion bat tery is already charged to more than 80 Confirm when the charging timer time is set to start charging Change the charging timer setting to the desired charge time or press the immediate charge button See Charging timer When the charge percentage in the charging timer is set to 80 the Li ion battery cannot be charged more than 80 Confirm the charge percentage set in the charging timer Change the charging percentage to the desired charge setting Remote charge cannot be performed The charge cable is not connected Connect the charge cable beforehand Communication with the vehicle cannot be established Confirm that there is a cellular signal in your location Remote charge cannot be started unless the web enabled smart phone can connect to the internet Confirm that there is a cellular signal at the vehicle location If the power switch is in the OFF
198. eep it secured with the LATCH system or a seat belt In a sudden stop or collision loose objects can injure oc cupants or damage the vehicle A CAUTION A child restraint in a closed vehicle can become very hot Check the seating sur face and buckles before placing a child in the child restraint This vehicle is equipped with a universal child restraint anchor system referred to as the LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren sys tem Some child restraints include rigid or webbing mounted attachments that can be con nected to these anchors For details see Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren System LATCH Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 17 If you do not have a LATCH compatible child restraint the vehicle seat belts can be used Several manufacturers offer child restraints for infants and small children of various sizes When selecting any child restraint keep the following points in mind Choose only a restraint with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Ve hicle Safety Standard 213 Check the child restraint in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle s seat and seat belt system If the child restraint is compatible with your vehicle place your child in the child restraint and check the various adjustments to be sure the child restraint is compatible with your child Choose a child
199. ehicle Supply Equip ment TN S system 15 mA Protection class Class EV Charging modes Types of connection AC Level 1 Trickle charge with NISSAN Genuine portable type EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment AC Level 2 Normal charge with home installation type EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment DC Charging Quick charge if so equipped Required installation over current protection The methods of protection against over current and over voltage shall be in accordance with national codes Suitable over current protection devices for the wiring of houses or buildings shall be installed Cooling system The vehicle cooling system is used IP Degree IP55 EV Electric Vehicle charging port in road position IP44 Connection of NISSAN Genuine portable type EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and charge port during charging Operating temperature Storage temperature 31 113 F 35 45 C 40 176 F 40 80 C 9 4 Technical and consumer information Rated input voltage Rated input frequency Applicable standards AC120V single phase AC240V single phase 60Hz SAE J1772 2010 EN61000 6 1 2007 EN61851 1 2010 EN61000 6 3 2007 EN61851 21 2002 IEC61851 1 2010 IEC61851 21 2001 Ce Adapters Adaptors shall not be used to connect a vehicle connector to a vehicle inlet Technical and consumer information 9 5
200. ehicle body Red line 1 approx 1 5 ft 0 5 m Yellow line 2 approx 3 ft 1 m Green line 3 approx 7 ft 2 m Green line 2 approx 10 ft 3 m DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PREDICTED AND ACTUAL DISTANCES The distance guide line and the vehicle width guide line should be used as a reference only when the vehicle is on a level paved surface The distance viewed on the monitor is for reference only and may be different than the actual distance between the vehicle and displayed objects the hill is the place B Note that any object on the hill is further than it appears on the monitor 7 eae LEN u E RE SERSER RUSE SESE RR EERE EEA SE Backing up on a steep uphill When backing up the vehicle up a hill the dis tance guide lines and the vehicle width guide lines are shown closer than the actual distance For example the display shows 3 ft 1 0 m to the place but the actual 3 ft 1 0 m distance on Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems 4 3 the hill is the place B Note that any object on the hill is closer than it appears on the monitor Backing up on a steep downhill Backing up behind a projecting object When backing up the vehicle down a hill the The position is shown farther than the position distance guide lines and the vehicle width guide in the display However the position is lines are shown farther than the actual distance actually at the same distance as the position
201. elease knob To return the seatback to the seating position lift up each seatback and push it to the upright position until it is latched AA warne Do not fold down the rear seats when occupants are in the rear seat area or any objects are on the rear seats Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seats when they are in the folded down position Use of these areas by passengers without proper restraints could result in seri ous injury in an accident or sudden stop 1 4 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks In a sudden stop or collision unsecured cargo could cause personal injury When returning the seatbacks to the upright position be certain they are completely secured in the latched po sition If they are not completely se cured passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop HEAD RESTRAINTS AA warninc Head restraints supplement the other ve hicle safety systems They may provide additional protection against injury in certain rear end collisions Adjust the head restraints properly as specified in this section Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat Do not at tach anything to the head restraint stalks or remove the head restraint Do not use the seat if the head restraint has been removed If the hea
202. ely 8 in 200 mm of length and may be used for either the driver or front passenger seating position See a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for assis tance with purchasing an extender if an extender is required A WARNING Only NISSAN seat belt extenders made by the same company which made the original equipment seat belts should be used with NISSAN seat belts Adults and children who can use the standard seat belt should not use an extender Such unnecessary use could result in serious personal injury in the event of an accident Neveruse seat belt extenders to install child restraints If the child restraint is not secured properly the child could be seriously injured in a collision or a sudden stop 1 14 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE To clean the seat belt webbing apply a mild soap solution or any solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat belts to dry in the shade Do not allow the seat belts to retract until they are completely dry f dirt builds up in the shoulder belt guide of the seat belt anchors the seat belts may retract slowly Wipe the shoulder belt guide with a clean dry cloth Periodically check to see that the seat belt and the metal components such as buckles tongues retractors flexible wires and anchors work properly If loose parts deterio ration cuts or other damage on the
203. em The vehicle s range is very limited when these warning lights illuminate and messages are dis played Follow the instructions on the navigation Screen models with navigation system and im Full charge 1 Low Li ion battery warning 2 indication 3 Traction motor output limited Battery discharged mediately charge the vehicle at the nearest charging station EV Overview EV 3 There are three levels of information that will be displayed as the Li ion battery becomes dis charged 1 The following warning lights illuminate on the instrument panel and messages are displayed on the dot matrix liquid crystal system screen display at the same time to indicate low Li ion battery charge The low battery charge warning light ru The master warning light EX Li ion battery level is Low warning message is displayed on the dot matrix liquid crystal display See 16 Li ion battery low charge warning in the Instruments and controls section Messages are displayed on navigation sys tem screen if so equipped See Low battery warning in the Instru ments and controls section EV 4 EV Overview The driving range flashes 1 NOTE Due to traffic conditions it may be diffi cult to get to the charging station sug gested by the navigation system If the Li ion battery is almost completely dis charged drive directly to the nearest charging station models with naviga tio
204. emoving or replacing those parts or cables can cause severe burns or electric shock that may result in serious injury or death The vehicle high voltage system has no user ser viceable parts Take your vehicle to the NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for any necessary maintenance Park the vehicle on a level surface apply the parking brake securely and chock the wheels to prevent the ve hicle from moving Push the P Park position switch on the selector lever or place the vehicle into the N Neutral position If you must work with the EV Electric vehicle system is turned on keep hands clothing hair and tools away from moving fans and any other mov ing parts Make sure that the power switch is in the OFF or LOCK position when per forming any part replacement or re pairs It is advisable to secure or remove any loose clothing and remove any jewelry such as rings watches etc before working on your vehicle Always wear eye protection whenever you work on your vehicle Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by a jack If it is neces sary to work under the vehicle support it with safety stands Keep smoking materials flames and sparks away from the 12 volt battery A CAUTION Do not work under the hood while the motor compartment is hot Push the power switch in the OFF position and wait until it cools down Avoid direct contact with used coolant Improperly disposed coolant and or other vehicle fl
205. en the switch is turned on the system will not heat the steering wheel This is not a mal function If the outside temperature is low approxi mately 50 F 10 C or less and the Climate Ctrl Timer or Remote Climate Control are used the steering wheel heater will auto matically operate in the following condi tions When using the Climate Ctrl Timer Operates from approximately 15 min utes before the set departure time until the set departure time When using Remote Climate Control Operates 15 minutes after Remote Cli mate Control starts Instruments and controls 2 45 The heated steering wheel consumes less power than the heater and can be used to either help extend vehicle range by reduc ing heater use or to maximize comfort by supplementing the heater 2 46 Instruments and controls HORN qe P To sound the horn push the center pad area of the steering wheel AA warninc Do not disassemble the horn Doing so could affect proper operation of the supplemental front air bag system Tam pering with the supplemental front air bag system may result in serious per sonal injury ECO SWITCH To activate the ECO mode press the ECO switch 1 on the right side of the steering wheel The ECO indicator light on the instrument clus ter will illuminate To deactivate the ECO mode press the ECO switch 1 again The ECO indicator light on the instrument cluster will go out See Electr
206. en the power switch is in ON position and shift position is in the N Neutal position While the vehicle is not in use When the EV Electric Vehicle system is off for an extended time the 12 volt battery may be automatically charged for a short period of time on a regular basis LI ION BATTERY WARMER The Li ion battery warmer helps to prevent the Li ion battery from freezing and helps to prevent significant reductions in the Li ion battery output when the temperature is cold The Li ion battery warmer automatically turns on when the Li ion battery temperature is approximately 1 F 17 C or colder The Li ion battery warmer au tomatically turns off when the Li ion battery tem perture is approximately 14 F 10 C or higher The Li ion battery warmer uses electrical power from an external source when a charger is con nected to the vehicle The Li ion battery warmer uses electrical power from the Li ion battery when the charger is not connected to the vehicle NOTE Connect the charger to the vehicle and place the power switch in the OFF posi tion when parking the vehicle if tempera tures may go below 1 F 17 C This pro vides external power to the Li ion battery warmer when it operates and does not discharge the Li ion battery The charging status indicator lights illu minate in a specific pattern when the Li ion battery warmer operates The charg ing status indicator lights use the same pattern to i
207. en with the available Li ion bat tery charge See LEAF Navigation System Own er s Manual Charging Precautions on charging 00 CH 2 Long life mod seanse erse eaaa CH 26 Types of charge and how to charge the Li ion Immediate charge llle CH 31 battery ee CH 5 Charging related remote function models with Howtonormalcharge less CH 9 navigation system eese CH 31 How to trickle charge if so equipped CH 11 Charging related indicator lights CH 33 How to quick charge if so equipped CH 15 Charging status indicator lights CH 33 Charge connector lock switch CH 18 EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment If the charge connector can not be unlocked CH 20 control box indicator light les CH 36 Charging methods lees CH 21 Charging troubleshooting guide CH 38 Charging timer CH 21 PRECAUTIONS ON CHARGING A WARNING If you use any medical electric devices such as an implantable cardiac pace maker or an implantable cardiovascu lar defibrillator check with the electric medical device manufacturer concern ing the effects that charging may have on implanted devices before starting the charge operation Charging may affect the operation If you have an implantable cardiac pacemaker or an implantable cardio vascular defibrillator while the Li ion battery is charging Do not stay i
208. ended period of time This can discharge the 12 volt battery NOTE If the power switch is pushed quickly or is pushed twice quickly the switch may not function even if a chime sound is heard Push the switch again more slowly EMERGENCY EV ELECTRIC VEHICLE SHUT OFF To shut off the EV Electric Vehicle system in an emergency situation while driving perform the following procedure Rapidly push the power switch 3 consecutive times in less than 1 5 seconds or Push and hold the power switch for more than 2 seconds NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DISCHARGE If the Intelligent Key battery is discharged or environmental conditions interfere with the Intel ligent Key operation start the EV Electric Ve hicle system in the READY to drive mode ac cording to the following procedure 1 Push the P Park position switch on the shift lever 2 Firmly apply the foot brake 3 Touch the power switch with the Intelligent Key as illustrated A chime will sound Starting and driving 5 9 4 Push the power switch while depressing the brake pedal within 10 seconds after the chime sounds The power switch position changes to READY to drive mode After step 3 is performed if the power switch is pushed without depressing the brake pedal the power switch position will change to ACC NOTE When the power switch is pushed to the ACC or ON position or READY to drive mode by the above procedure the Intelli gent
209. ent cleaning x cx a a ee a ee AR n 7 6 EV system uc dick aah apie ble ip dodo es us EV 2 EV unique information EV 25 F Flashers See hazard warning flasher switch 6 2 Flat titas i eR RR Rob x3 6 3 Flattowing s iud dE RE 9 14 Floor mat cleaning ess 7 5 Fluid ea Caw RE SR ER RR 8 10 Brake fluid deeem 8 10 Capacities and recommended lubricants 15 9 ER eb 9 2 peel io EE 8 7 Reduction gear fluid 8 9 Window washer fluid 8 10 F M V S S C MLV S S certification label 9 8 Fog light switch 0 4 2 45 Front manual seat adjustment 1 3 Front passenger air bag and status light 1 42 Front seat Front seat adjustment 1 3 FUSES iirc ik uo Sh repeto ie ee 8 16 Fusibl linkS a a s wa eo BE RR s 8 17 G Gauge edes a Rp ge Ooi ed 2 5 Dnvingrange s errar ix RE 2 8 ECO indicator i s cr zi 2 10 Li ion battery available charge gauge 2 9 Li ion battery capacity level gauge 2 10 Li ion battery temperature gauge 2 7 Odomelter pas m qe eae aes 2 6 Power meter l l 2 7 Speedometer 2 6 General maintenance 8 2 Glove box shies ek Loe Ee a BUR ncs a 2 52 H Hazard warning flasher switch 6 2 Headlights llle 8 22 Bulb replacement 8 22 Headlight switch 2 42 Head restraints lees 1 4 Heated seat switch
210. ental com pany if your vehicle is a rental vehicle and third party service providers such as cellular informa tion systems and data management providers State laws allow access and use of data re corded by vehicle devices with the consent of the vehicle owner or pursuant to subscription agree ment While you are not required to allow such access and use if you do not so agree NISSAN may be unable under applicable law to activate the vehicle telematics system in your vehicle and certain features of your vehicle which are depen dent on vehicle telematics will not operate as intended or designed These may include fea tures such as automatic charging station map updates remote battery state of charge check charging complete notice remote plug in re minder remote charging on remote climate con trol on drive route planning driving tips to im prove range driving history billing simulation ECO ranking ECO forest maintenance remind ers etc Other features that may be developed and offered by NISSAN in the future may also not function without telematics data transmission CARWINGS telematics services are provided by NISSAN pursuant to a subscription services agreement covering your vehicle This agreement is necessary for all owners This agreement and an explanation of its terms and conditions can be found at the NISSAN Owner s Portal webpage Further the operator of the vehicle must also touch OK on the Navi s
211. epending on the version of the iPod the dis play on the iPod shows a NISSAN or Acces sory Attached screen when the connection is completed When the iPod is connected to the vehicle the iPod music library can only be operated by the vehicle audio controls iPod and the iPhone are a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other coun tries A CAUTION Depending on size and shape of the iPod and iPod cable the console lid may not fully close Do not force console lid closed as this may damage the iPod and iPod cable Do not force the iPod cable into the USB port Inserting the USB device tilted or up side down into the port may damage the iPod cable and the port Make sure that the iPod cable is connected correctly into the USB port Some iPod amp cables come with a Y mark as a guide Make sure that the mark is facing the correct direction before inserting the iPod cable Do not locate objects near the iPod cable to prevent the objects from lean ing on the iPod cable and the port Pressure from the objects may dam age the iPod cable and the port Compatibility The following models are available Third generation iPhone Firmware version 10S4 4 0 Fourth generation iPhone Firmware version 10S4 4 0 Fifth generation iPod Firmware version 1 3 First generation iPod Classic Firmware ver sion 1 1 1 or 1 1 2PC Second generation iPod Classic
212. er 30 seconds the charge connector lock is locked Unlock operation using charge port lid opener switch 1 2 Push the charge port lid opener switch The charging status indicator light flashes 3 times and a beep sounds 3 times The charge connector lock is unlocked for 30 seconds After 30 seconds the charge connector lock is locked Charging CH 19 NOTE Depending on the charging station the lock mechanism established by local standards may not be compatible with your vehicle It may not be possible for the charge connector to lock to your vehicle When the power source is cut off while charging in AUTO mode the connector will be continuously locked for 5 minutes then it will be released When timer charging is set with AUTO mode the connector will not lock until charging is started In AUTO mode the charge connector lock will only lock during normal charging When the following systems are operated individually or the 12 volt battery is being charged the charging connector lock will not lock Climate Ctrl Timer Remote climate control if so equipped Li ion battery warmer CH 20 Charging IF THE CHARGE CONNECTOR CAN NOT BE UNLOCKED 1 Place power switch in the OFF position 2 Open the hood 3 Remove the jack rod from the tool set that is located in the cargo area See Tools in the In Case of Emergency section 4 Insert the suitable tool into the screw that is located on
213. er S5 button The indicator light will illuminate 2 Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature To remove moisture or fog on the front win dow quickly set the temperature to the high temperature and the fan speed to their maxi mum level After the windshield is cleared push the front defroster 9 button again The indicator light will turn off When the front defroster 7 button is pushed the air conditioner will automatically 4 18 Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems turn on to defog the windshield The outside air circulation mode will be selected to im prove the defogging performance Manual operation The manual mode can be used to control the heater and air conditioner to your desired set tings To turn off the heater and air conditioner push the A C Heater ON OFF button Fan speed control Push of the fan speed control button to increase the fan speed Push of the fan speed control button ee to increase the fan speed Push the AUTO button to change the fan speed to the automatic mode Air flow control Push the MODE button to change the air flow mode e z4 Air flows from the center and side ventilators 174 Air flows from the center and side ventilators and foot outlets sp Air flows mainly from the foot out lets S Air flows from the defroster outlets and foot outlets Temperature control Push the
214. es One is the 12 volt battery that is the same as the battery in vehicles powered by gasoline engines the other is the Li ion battery high voltage The 12 volt battery provides power to the vehicle systems and features such as the audio system supplemental restraint systems headlights and windshield wipers EV 2 EV Overview The Li ion battery provides power to the electric motor traction motor that moves the vehicle The Li ion battery also charges the 12 volt bat tery The vehicle must be plugged in for the Li ion battery to be charged Additionally the vehicle system can extend the vehicle range by convert ing driving force into electricity that is stored in the Li ion battery while the vehicle is decelerating or being driven downhill This is called regenera tive brake This vehicle is considered to be an environmentally friendly vehicle because it does not emit exhaust gases such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide LI ION BATTERY NOTE If the outside temperature is 13 F 25 C or less the Li ion battery may freeze and it cannot be charged or provide power to run the vehicle Move the vehicle to a warm location The capacity of the Li ion battery in your vehicle to hold a charge will like all such batteries decrease with time and usage As the battery ages and capacity de creases this will result in a decrease from the vehicle s initial mileage range This is normal expected and n
215. es regularly as prescribed Performing general maintenance checks requires minimal mechanical skill and only a few general automotive tools These checks or inspections can be done by yourself a qualified technician or if you prefer a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICE If maintenance service is required or your vehicle appears to malfunction have the systems checked and serviced by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer NISSAN technicians are well trained specialists and are kept up to date with the latest service information through technical bulletins service tips and in dealership information systems They are completely qualified to work on NISSAN ve hicles before work begins You can be confident that a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer s service department performs the best job to meet the maintenance requirements on your vehicle in a reliable and economical way GENERAL MAINTENANCE During the normal day to day operation of the vehicle general maintenance should be per formed regularly as prescribed in this section If you detect any unusual sounds vibrations or smell be sure to check for the cause or have a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer do it promptly In addition you should notify a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer if you think that repairs are required When performing any checks or maintenance work see Maintenance precautions EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS Additional information on the
216. esse 8 26 Tir pressure ee a RR RS 8 26 Tire labeling i2 ese Ge ihe a a a 8 28 Types Of tS axes ww Ae ee EUN 8 30 Twe chaifis aXe x ed Sok wate dee state em Se a 8 31 Changing wheels andtires 8 32 Emergency tire puncture repair kit 8 34 MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT Your new NISSAN has been designed to have minimum maintenance requirements with long service intervals to save you both time and money However some day to day and regular maintenance is essential to maintain your NIS SAN s fine mechanical condition as well as its EV Electric Vehicle system performance It is the owner s responsibility to make sure that the scheduled maintenance as well as general maintenance is performed As the vehicle owner you are the only one who can ensure that your vehicle receives the proper maintenance care You are a vital link in the main tenance chain SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE For your convenience both required and optional scheduled maintenance items are described and listed in your NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide You must refer to that guide to ensure that necessary maintenance is performed on your NISSAN at regular intervals GENERAL MAINTENANCE General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during normal day to day op eration They are essential for proper vehicle op 8 2 Maintenance and do it yourself eration It is your responsibility to perform these procedur
217. essor switch is in the OFF O position and then insert the power plug into the power outlet in the vehicle 6 8 In case of emergency Then turn the compressor switch to the ON position and inflate the tire up to the pressure that is specified on the Tire and Loading Information label affixed to the driv er s side center pillar if possible or to the minimum of 26 psi 180 kPa Turn the air compressor off briefly in order to check the tire pressure with the pressure gauge If the tire is inflated to higher than the specified pressure lower the tire pressure by releasing air with the pressure release valve cause the sealant to spray into the air and get into your eyes or on the skin Do not stand directly beside the dam aged tire while it is being inflated be cause of the risk of the rupture If there are any cracks or bumps turn the com pressor off immediately If the tire pressure does not increase to 26 psi 180 kPa within 10 minutes the tire may be seriously damaged and the tire cannot be repaired with this tire repair kit Con tact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer Ta When the tire pressure is at the specified amount turn the air compressor off If the tire cannot be inflated to the specified amount the air compressor can be turned off at the minimum of 26 psi 180 kPa Remove the power plug from the power outlet and quickly remove the hose from the tire valve Attach the protective cap and valve cap P
218. ew section The Maintenance and do it yourself section gives instructions regarding only those items that are relatively easy for an owner to perform A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is also avail able See Owner s manual service manual order information in the Technical and consumer in formation section 8 6 Maintenance and do it yourself You should be aware that incomplete or improper servicing may result in operating difficulties and could affect your warranty coverage If in doubt about any servicing we recommend that it be done by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer MOTOR COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS COOLING SYSTEM 1 2 3 The cooling system is filled at the factory with a pre diluted mixture of 50 genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze Coolant blue and 50 water to provide year round anti freeze and cool ant protection The antifreeze solution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors Additional cooling system additives are not necessary A WARNING Never remove the coolant tank cap when the motor compartment is hot Wait until the motor compartment cool down The coolant tank is equipped with a special type coolant tank cap To pre vent damage to the motor compart ment use only a Genuine NISSAN coolant tank cap A CAUTION Never use any additives in the coolant such as radiator sealer in the cooling system This may cause damage to d I 5 x electrical equipment such as the mo 1 Brake fluid reservo
219. ew seconds The Inte ligent Key is not in the vehicle Carry the Intelligent Key with you When pushing the power switch The Intelligent Key system warning indicator ap pears on the display It warns Key syst of a malfunction with the Intelligent em Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer 3 12 Pre driving checks and adjustments HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION AA warna Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment Those who use a pacemaker should contact the electric medical equipment manu facturer for the possible influences be fore use The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves when the buttons are pushed The FAA advises that the radio waves may affect aircraft navigation and communication systems Do not oper ate the Intelligent Key while on an air plane Make sure the buttons are not operated unintentionally when the unit is stored during a flight A CAUTION Do not allow the Intelligent Key which contains electrical components to come into contact with water or salt water This could affect the system function Do not drop the Intelligent Key Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply against another object Do not change or modify the Intelli gent Key Wetting may damage the Intelligent Key If the Intelligent Key gets wet immediately wipe until it is completely dry Do not place the Intelligent Key for an extended period i
220. f the air compressor and take out the speed restriction sticker then put it in a location where the driver can see it while driving A CAUTION Do not put the speed restriction label on the steering wheel pad the speedometer or the warning light locations 3 Remove the cap from the tire sealant bottle and screw the bottle clockwise onto the bottle holder Leave the bottle seal intact Screwing the bottle onto the bottle holder will pierce the seal of the bottle S 4 Remove the cap from the tire valve on the flat tire 2 Take the hose 1 and the power plug 2 out of the air compressor Remove the cap of the bottle holder from the air compressor In case of emergency 6 7 NOTE The compressor tire pressure gauge may show a pressure reading of 87 psi 600 kPa for about 30 seconds while inflating the tire The pressure gauge is indicating the pressure inside the sealant can When the sealant has been injected into the tire the pressure gauge will drop and indicate actual tire pressure AA warne To avoid serious personal injury while us ing the emergency tire puncture repair kit Securely tighten the compressor hose to the tire valve Failure to do so can SL 7 6 Push the power switch to the ACC position 5 Remove the protective cap of the hose and screw the hose securely onto the tire valve Make sure that the pressure release valve B is securely tightened Make sure that the air compr
221. f the light still remains on and or the power switch cannot be placed in the READY to drive position see a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for a NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System service as soon as possible Please bring all registered keys that you have when visiting a NISSAN cer tified LEAF dealer for service WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH AA warne In freezing temperatures the washer so lution may freeze on the windshield and obscure your vision which may lead to an accident Warm the windshield with the defroster before you wash the wind shield A CAUTION Do not operate the washer continu ously for more than 30 seconds Do not operate the washer if the reser voir tank is empty Do not fill the window washer reservoir tank with washer fluid concentrates at full strength Some methyl alcohol based washer fluid concentrates may permanently stain the grille if spilled while filling the window washer reser voir tank Pre mix washer fluid concentrates with water to the manufacturer s rec ommended levels before pouring the fluid into the window washer reservoir tank Do not use the window washer reservoir tank to mix the washer fluid concentrate and water If the windshield wiper operation is inter rupted by snow or ice the wiper may stop moving to protect its motor If this occurs turn the wiper switch to the OFF position and remove the snow or ice that is on and around the wiper arms In approximately
222. formation regarding tires refer to Important Tire Safety Information US or Tire Safety Infor mation Canada in the Warranty In formation Booklet Wheel balance Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle handling and tire life Even with regular use wheels can get out of balance Therefore they should be bal anced as required Wheel balance service should be per formed with the wheels off the vehicle Spin balancing the wheels on the vehicle could lead to mechanical damage For additional information regarding tires refer to Important Tire Safety Information US or Tire Safety Information Canada in the Warranty In formation Booklet Care of wheels See Cleaning exterior in the Appearance and care section for details about care of the wheels 8 34 Maintenance and do it yourself EMERGENCY TIRE PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT The emergency tire puncture repair kit Emer gency Tire Sealant is supplied with the vehicle instead of a spare tire It can be used to tempo rarily repair minor tire punctures If possible have the vehicle towed to a facility that can repair or replace the flat tire Using the emer gency tire puncture repair kit may cause a mal function ofthe tire pressure sensor and cause the low tire pressure warning light to illuminate See Flat tire for more details 9 Technical and consumer information Capacities and recommended lubricants Air conditioning system refrigerant and lub
223. forwarding or rewinding When the button is re leased the USB memory will return to normal play speed Whenthe 4 or gt gt button is pushed forless than 1 5 seconds while the USB memory is being played the next track or the beginning of the current track on the USB memory will be played The multi function controller can also be used to select tracks when the USB memory is being played Folder selection To change to another folder in the USB memory turn the folder selector REPEAT RPT When the RPT button is pushed while the USB memory is being played the play pattern can be changed as follows To change the play mode push the RPT button repeatedly and the mode will change as follows Normal 1 Folder Repeat 1 Track Repeat Normal 4 40 Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems RANDOM RDM When the RDM button is pushed while a USB memory device is being playing the play pattern can be changed as follows To change the play mode push the RDM button repeatedly and the mode will change as follows Normal All Random 1 Folder Random Nor mal BACK button When the BACK button is pushed it returns to the previous display IPOD PLAYER OPERATION Connecting iPod The USB outlet connector is located in the center console Open the lid and connect the iPod cable to the USB connector The battery of the iPod is charged while the connection to the vehicle D
224. g The acid may react with some plastic vehicle components causing them to crack This could af fect their appearance and also could cause them not to function properly Always check with your car wash to confirm that acid is not used Do not wash the vehicle with strong household soap strong chemical de tergents gasoline or solvents Do not wash the vehicle in direct sun light or while the vehicle body is hot as the surface may become water spotted Avoid using tight napped or rough cloths such as washing mitts Care must be taken when removing caked on dirt or other foreign sub stances so the paint surface is not scratched or damaged Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of clean water Inside flanges seams and folds on the doors hatches and hood are particularly vulnerable to the effects of road salt Therefore these areas must be regularly cleaned Make sure that the drain holes in the lower edge of the door are open Spray water under the body and in the wheel wells to loosen the dirt and wash away road salt Avoid leaving water spots on the paint surface by using a damp chamois to dry the vehicle WAXING Regular waxing protects the paint surface and helps retain new vehicle appearance Polishing is recommended to remove built up wax residue and to avoid a weathered appearance before reapplying wax A NISSAN certified LEAF dealer can assist you in choosing the proper product Wax your
225. g outlets Do not use charger if outlet appears damaged or will not hold plug firmly Discontinue charger use immedi ately if plug or outlet becomes hot to the touch or if you notice any unusual odors Do not use charger if other devices are plugged into the same circuit Never use extension cords or plug adapters with charger Do not operate with a damaged cord Always unplug the charger when not in use When unplugging be sure to pull by the plug and not the cord The device has parts that may spark inside Do not use it where gasoline paint or flammable liquids are used or stored Charging CH 11 Immediate charge charging timer and remote E Era EN E het beste ES Tn A CAUTION charge models with navigation system can be any manner Return to a NISSAN Only charge using a standard 110 120 performed in the ticks charge mode See certified LEAF dealer for replace volt 15A dedicated electrical outlet Charging timer and Charging related remote ment For example do not use an electric function The charger contains no user ser generator Failure to do so may cause viceable parts Do not attempt to charging to fail and could cause dam repair the charger doing so will void age to the Li ion battery charging your warranty equipment due to power surges NISSAN recommends using genuine N NISSAN charging equipment to charge the vehicle Using non NISSAN equip ment could cause the Li ion battery to not cha
226. g prop erly Have the system checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer See Cruise control in the Starting and driving section for details 22 Shift position indicator The shift position indicator shows the vehicle position when the power switch is in the ON or READY to drive position For more details see Driving vehicle in the Starting and driving sec tion of this manual 23 SHIFT P warning if so equipped This warning appears alternating with door rear hatch open warning when the driver s door is opened with the shift position in any position other than the P Park position See Door rear hatch open warning power switch is in the ON position If this warning appears push the P Park position switch and place in the P Park position TRIP COMPUTER Switches for the trip computer are located on the left side of the combination meter panel To op erate the trip computer push the following switches A I switch o Switch When the power switch is pushed to the ON position modes of the trip computer can be selected by pushing the switch Each time the B switch is pushed the display will change as follows Charging time Energy economy State of charge Average speed Driving distance and elapsed time Setting Warning check Instruments and controls 2 27 To 100 Charge 240V 6kW 2 00 240V 3kW 2 00 120V 4 00 4 Est Time 218niles P 0 0 niles C
227. g the accelerator and or brake pedal and How fast the vehicle was traveling Sounds are not recorded These data can help provide a better understand ing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur NOTE EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data for example name gender age and crash location are recorded However other par ties such as law enforcement could com bine the EDR data with the type of person ally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed In addition to the vehicle manufacturer and NISSAN certified LEAF dealer other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR EDR data will only be accessed with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee or as otherwise required or permitted by law 9 18 Technical and consumer information OWNER S MANUAL SERVICE MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION Genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for this model year and prior can be purchased A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best source of service and repair information for your vehicle This manual is the same one used by the factory trained technicians working at a NISSAN ce
228. gaged The vehicle can be placed in READY to drive position in this position Do not shift to the N Neutral position while driving The regenerative brake system does not operate in the N Neutral position However the vehicle brakes will still stop the car D Drive Use this position for all normal forward driving If the vehicle is placed in the D Drive posi tion while reversing the chime will sound and the vehicle will switch into the N Neu tral position B mode Engages the regenerative braking system more aggressively on downhill slopes and helps re duce brake use Activated by moving the shift lever left and down The shift lever will then return to the center position 5 14 Starting and driving ECO mode Use ECO in order to help extend the driving range In comparison to the D Drive position ECO consumes less power for the traction motor and heater and air conditioner operations and en ables the range of the vehicle to be extended ECO can be selected from the D Drive or B mode position PARKING BRAKE AA warne Be sure the parking brake is released before driving Failure to do so could cause brake failure and lead to an ac cident Do not release the parking brake from outside the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in a vehicle They could release the parking brake and cause an accident When leaving the vehicle apply the parking brake and push the P Park positi
229. generative brake is applied when the accelerator pedal is released in comparison to the D Drive position and more power is provided to the Li ion battery models with navigation sys tem The ECO position helps reduce power con sumption by reducing acceleration when compared to the same accelerator pedal position in the D Drive position The ECO position reduces the power pro vided to the heater and air conditioner sys tem Drive at a constant speed Maintain cruising speeds with a constant accelerator positions or by using cruise control when appropriate Accelerate slowly and smoothly Gently press and release the accelerator pedal for accelera tion and deceleration Drive at moderate speeds on the highway Avoid frequent stopping and braking Maintain a safe distance behind other vehicles Turn off the air conditioner heater when it is not necessary Select a moderate temperature setting for heat ing or cooling to help reduce power consump tion Use the air conditioner heater and close win dows to reduce drag when cruising at highway speed Vehicle range may be substantially reduced in extremely cold conditions for example 4 F 20 C Using the climate control system to heat the cabin when outside temperature is below 32 F 0 C uses more electricity and affects vehicle range more than when using the heater when the temperature is above 32 F 0 C EV Overview EV 23 Releas
230. ging or objects caught in the tread If excessive wear cracks bulging or deep cuts are found the tire s should be replaced Wheel nut tightening torque 83 ft Ib 112 N m 8 32 Maintenance and do it yourself The original tires have built in tread wear indicators When wear indicators are visible the tire s should be re placed Tires degrade with age and use Have tires over 6 years old checked by a qualified technician because some tire damage may not be obvious Re place the tires as necessary to prevent tire failure and possible personal in jury For additional information regarding tires refer to Important Tire Safety Information US or Tire Safety Infor mation Canada in the Warranty In formation Booklet Replacing wheels and tires When replacing a tire use the same size tread design speed rating and load carrying capacity as originally equipped See Specifications in the Technical and consumer information sec tion for recommended types and sizes of tires and wheels AA warne The use of tires other than those rec ommended or the mixed use of tires of different brands construction bias bias belted or radial or tread patterns can adversely affect the ride braking handling ground clearance body to tire clearance tire chain clearance speedometer calibration headlight aim and bumper height Some of these effects may lead to accidents and could result in serious personal
231. harge connector lock switch 13 Charge port lid opener switch 14 Heated steering wheel if so equipped 15 Tilting steering wheel lever 16 Heated seat switch 17 Shift lever 18 Storage tray Instruments and controls 2 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL 1 2 8 9 10 1 Side ventilator 2 Meters and gauges 3 Center multi function control panel See LEAF Navigation System Owner s Manual Navigation system Vehicle information and setting buttons Bluetooth Hands Free Phone System 2 4 Instruments and controls 08 001 OV Js 11 12 13 14 15 Audio system Hazard warning flasher switch Center ventilator Rear window defroster switch Front passenger supplemental air bag Hood release handle Power switch 10 11 12 13 14 15 iPod connector USB connector See LEAF Navigation System Owner s Manual Power outlet Auxiliary input jack See LEAF Navigation System Owner s Manual Front passenger air bag status light Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestri ans VSP system warning light Heater and air conditioner control Glove box METERS AND GAUGES Qo 8rd OM il RE i Plea al Eines 10 11 12 Upper display and lower display Master warning lights ECO indicator Speedometer Clock Outside air temperature Turn signal Hazard indicator light 7 Li ion battery temperature gauge 8 Warning Indicator lights 9 Power meter 10 ECO indicator 11 READY to drive indicato
232. harging time Displays the estimated time to a full Li ion charge based on the Charging Mode selected The time needed to charge the Li ion battery charges based on Outside temperature Li ion battery temperature Available electrical power supplied to the char ger 2 28 Instruments and controls NOTE Immediately after charging has finished the charge time will be displayed as The estimated charging time stops updat ing if the air conditioner is turned on while the Li ion battery is charging The esti mated charging time updates approxi mately 15 minutes after the air condi tioner is turned off The 6 kW and the 3 kW charging time typically shows different times to reach the customer selected charge level However the same charging time may be shown for both the 6 kW and the 3 kW based on the Li ion battery state of charge and battery temperature The system may automatically slow the battery charge to prevent the battery from becoming overcharged Energy Economy Average 4 7 2 4 6 8 218niles 0 0 miles Energy economy Average energy economy The average energy economy mode shows the average energy economy since the last reset Resetting the average energy economy is done by pushing and holding the switch for longer than 1 second The average speed is also reset at the same time The display is updated every 30 seconds At about the first 0 3 mile 500 m after a
233. hat pregnant women use seat belts The seat belt should be worn snug and always position the lap belt as low as pos sible around the hips not the waist Place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest Never put the lap shoulder belt over your WITH RETRACTOR A WARNING Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined This can be dangerous The shoulder belt will not be against your body In an accident you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion the seat should be upright Always sit well back in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt properly 1 10 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system vated the child can be seriously in jured or killed if the seat belt retracts and becomes tight This can occur even if the vehicle is parked Unbuckle the seat belt to release the child If the seat belt can not be unbuckled or is already unbuckled release the child by cutting the seat belt with a suitable tool such as a knife or scissors to release the seat belt Fastening the seat belts 1 Adjust the seat See Seats earlier in this section 2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor an
234. he 5 Starting and driving section CHARGE PORT LID SWITCH CHARGE CONNECTOR LOCK SWITCH CHARGE TIMER OFF SWITCH TAUTO 3 OFF To open the charge port lid push the charge port lid switch See Charge Port Lid in the Pre Driving Checks and Adjustments section To lock or unlock the charge connector push the To turn off the charge timer push the charge charge connector lock switch See Charge timer OFF switch See Charging Timer in the Connector Lock Switch in the Charging sec Charging section tion Instruments and controls 2 49 POWER OUTLET The power outlet is located in the instrument panel A CAUTION The outlet and plug may be hot during or immediately after use Do not use with accessories that ex ceed a 12 volt 120W 10A power draw Do not use double adapters or more than one electrical accessory Use the power outlet with the power switch is in the ON or READY to drive position to avoid discharging the 12 volt battery 2 50 Instruments and controls Avoid using the power outlet when the air conditioner headlights or rear win dow defroster are on This power outlet is not designed for use with a cigarette lighter unit Push the plug in as far as it will go If good contact is not made the plug may overheat or the internal tempera ture fuse may open Before inserting or disconnecting a plug make sure that the electrical ac cessory being used is turned OFF When not in us
235. he antenna be sure to remove the an tenna under the following conditions The vehicle enters an automatic car wash The vehicle enters a garage with a low ceiling The vehicle is covered with a car cover Always properly tighten the antenna rod during installation Otherwise the antenna rod may break during vehicle operation CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO When installing a CB ham radio or car phone in your vehicle be sure to observe the following precautions otherwise the new equipment may adversely affect the engine control system and other electronic parts warne A cellular phone should not be used for any purpose while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle op eration Some jurisdictions prohibit the use of cellular phones while driv ing f you must make a call while your vehicle is in motion the hands free cellular phone operational mode is highly recommended Exercise ex treme caution at all times so full atten tion may be given to vehicle operation If you are unable to devote full atten tion to vehicle operation while talking onthe phone pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle A CAUTION Keep the antenna as far away as pos sible from the electronic control mod ules Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in 20 cm away from the electronic con trol system harnesses Do not route the antenna wire next to any harness Adjust the antenna standing wave ra t
236. he cooling system Refill before operating the vehicle For details see Cooling system in the Maintenance and do it yourself section TIRE EQUIPMENT SUMMER tires have a tread designed to provide superior performance on dry pavement How ever the performance of these tires will be sub stantially reduced in snowy and icy conditions If you operate your vehicle on snowy or icy roads NISSAN recommends the use of MUD amp SNOW or ALL SEASON tires on all four wheels Consult a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for the tire type size speed rating and availability information For additional traction on icy roads studded tires may be used However some U S states and Canadian provinces prohibit their use Check local state and provincial laws before installing studded tires Skid and traction capabilities of studded snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non studded snow tires Tire chains may be used For details see Tire chains in the Maintenance and do it yourself section Starting and driving 5 25 SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT It is recommended that the following items be carried in the vehicle during winter A scraper and stiff bristled brush to remove ice and snow from the windows and wiper blades A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow drifts Extra window washer fluid to refill the reservoir tank DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE AA warne Wet ice 32 F 0 C and freezing
237. he de vice in a different location may reduce or elimi nate the noise 4 26 Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems Y MAXIMUM SIGNAL DISTANCES x FM 25 to 30 mile 40 to 48 km AM 60 to 130 mile 97 to 209 km FM RADIO RECEPTION Range FM range is normally limited to 25 30 mi 40 48 km with monaural single channel FM having slightly more range than stereo FM Exter nal influences may sometimes interfere with FM station reception even if the FM station is within 25 mi 40 km The strength of the FM signal is directly related to the distance between the transmitter and receiver FM signals follow a line of sight path exhibiting many of the same char acteristics as light For example they will reflect off objects Fade and drift As your vehicle moves away from a station transmitter the signals will tend to fade and or drift Static and flutter During signal interference from buildings large hills or due to antenna position usually in conjunction with increased distance from the station transmitter static or flutter can be heard This can be reduced by adjusting the treble control to reduce treble response Multipath reception Because of the reflective characteristics of FM signals direct and reflected signals reach the receiver at the same time The signals may cancel each other resulting in mo mentary flutter or loss of sound AM RADIO RECEPTION AM signals because of thei
238. he driver s side door is opened while the power switch is pushed to the ON or ACC position Make sure that the power switch is pushed to the OFF position and take the Intelligent Key with you when leaving the vehicle Light reminder chime The light reminder chime will sound when the driver side door is opened with the light switch in the spa or O position and the power Switch in the ACC OFF or LOCK position Turn the light switch off when you leave the vehicle Parking brake reminder chime A chime sounds if the parking brake is set and the vehicle is driven The chime will stop if the parking brake is released or the vehicle speed returns to zero Power switch reminder chime if so equipped The power switch reminder chime will sound when the driver s door is opened while the power Switch is in the ON or READY position Push the power switch to the OFF position Instruments and controls 2 21 Seat belt warning chime The seat belt warning chime will sound for about 6 seconds unless the driver s seat belt is securely fastened 12 volt battery charge warning chime If the 12 volt battery charge warning light illumi nates the chime will sound when a warning mes sage is displayed on the dot matrix crystal display on the lower display When the chime sounds immediately stop the vehicle in a safe location and push the P Park position switch on the selector lever and apply parking brake The 12 volt battery
239. he head restraint or headrest when the child restraint is removed See Head restraints and Adjustable headrests for head restraint or headrest adjustment re moval and installation information If the seating position does not have a remov able head restraint headrest and it is interfer ing with the proper child restraint fit try an other seating position or a different child restraint Forward facing step 3 3 Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage Be sure to follow the child restraint manufacturer s in structions for belt routing If the child restraint is equipped with a top tether strap route the top tether strap and secure the tether strap to the tether anchor point rear seat installation only See Install ing top tether strap Do not install child re straints that require the use of a top tether strap in seating positions that do not have a top tether anchor 1 28 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system Forward facing step 4 Pull the shoulder belt until the belt is fully extended At this time the seat belt retractor is in the Automatic Locking Retractor ALR mode child restraint mode It reverts to the Emergency Locking Retractor ELR mode when the seat belt is fully retracted Forward facing step 5 5 Allow the seat belt to retract Pull up on the shoulder belt t
240. he indicator light will turn off When the front defroster 7 button is pushed the air conditioner will automatically turn on to defog the windshield The outside air circulation mode will be selected to im prove the defogging performance Manual operation The manual mode can be used to control the heater and air conditioner to your desired set tings To turn off the heater and air conditioner push the A C Heater ON OFF button Fan speed control Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise to increase the fan speed Turn the fan speed control dial counter clockwise to decrease the fan speed Push the AUTO button to change the fan speed to the automatic mode Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems 4 11 Air flow control Push the MODE button to change the air flow mode e z4 Air flows from the center and side ventilators 174 Air flows from the center and side ventilators and foot outlets sp Air flows mainly from the foot out lets 535 Air flows from the defroster outlets and foot outlets Temperature control Turn the temperature control dial to set the de sired temperature The temperature range is between 60 F 16 C and 90 F 32 C Ventilation 1 Push the AUTO button so that the indicator light turns off 2 Push the HEAT button and A C button if the indicator lights are on so that both indicator lights turn off Note The ventilation mo
241. he vehicle message above If this warning ap pears on the display stop the vehicle in a safe location and push the P Park position switch on the selector lever If the parking brake is applied the display turns off Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer 20 Check tire pressure warning This warning appears when the low tire pressure warning light in the meter illuminates and low tire pressure is detected The warning appears each time the ignition switch is placed in the ON position as long as the low tire pressure warning light remains illuminated If this warning appears stop the vehicle and adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Load ing Information label See Low tire pressure warning light earlier in this section and TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM TPMS in the Starting and driving section 21 Cruise control indicator Cruise main switch indicator This indicator is displayed when the cruise con trol main switch is pushed When the main switch is pushed again the indicator disappears When the cruise control main switch indicator is dis played the cruise control system is operational Cruise set switch indicator This indicator is displayed while the vehicle speed is controlled by the cruise control system If the indicator blinks while the power switch is in the READY to drive position it may indicate that the cruise control system is not functionin
242. hecked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer INTERIOR LIGHTS A CAUTION Do not use for extended periods of time with the power switch in the OFF posi tion This could result in a discharged 12 volt battery MAP LIGHTS Push the button to turn the map lights on To turn them off press the button again ON OFF DOOR i CEILING LIGHT The ceiling light switch has three positions ON DOOR and OFF ON position When the switch is in the ON position 5 the ceiling light will illuminate DOOR position When the switch is in the DOOR position 2 the ceiling light will illuminate under the following conditions the power switch is placed in the LOCK position remains on for about 15 seconds doors are unlocked by pushing the UNLOCK a button or the request switch with the power switch in the LOCK position remains on for about 15 seconds any door is opened and then closed with the power switch in the LOCK position remains on for about 15 seconds any door is opened with the power switch in the ACC or ON position remains on while the door is opened When the door is closed the light turns off The light will automatically turn off after 10 minutes when the light remains illuminated to prevent the battery from becoming dis charged OFF position When the switch is in the OFF position G the ceiling light will not illuminate regardless of the condition Instruments and controls 2
243. hed CARGO COVER IF SO EQUIPPED AA warna Never put anything on the cargo cover no matter how small Any object on it could cause an injury in an accident or sudden stop Do not leave the cargo cover in the vehicle with it disengaged from the holder Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks In a sudden stop or collision unsecured cargo could cause personal injury Your child could be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the child restraint top tether strap is damaged f the cargo cover contacts the top tether strap when it is attached to the top tether anchor remove the cargo cover from the vehicle or secure it on the cargo floor below its attachment location If the cargo cover is not re moved it may damage the top tether strap during a collision Do not allow cargo to contact the top tether strap when it is attached to the top tether anchor Properly secure the cargo so it does not contact the top tether strap Cargo that is not properly secured or that contacts the top tether strap may damage the top tether strap during a collision The cargo cover keeps the luggage compartment contents hidden from the outside To remove the cargo cover 1 Remove the straps from the rear hatch 2 Pull up the cargo cover 3 Remove the cargo cover holders from the rear pillar Slide down the cargo c
244. hed for more than 1 5 seconds while the CD is being played the CD will play while fast forwarding or rewind ing When the button is released the CD will return to normal play speed When the FF or REW button is pushed for less than 1 5 seconds while the CD is being played the next track or the beginning of the current track on the CD will be played REPEAT When the RPT play button is pushed while the CD is played the play pattern can be changed as follows CD Normal lt gt 1 Track Repeat CD with compressed audio files Normal 1 Folder Repeat 1 Track Repeat Normal RANDOM When the RDM play button is pushed while a CD is being played the play pattern can be changed as follows CD Normal lt gt 1 Disc Random CD with compressed audio files Normal 1 Disc Random 1 Folder Random Normal 4 CDEIJECT When the CD EJECT button is pushed with a compact disc loaded the CD will be ejected When this button is pushed while the CD is being played the CD will be ejected If the CD comes out and is not removed it will be pulled back into the slot to protect it AUX IN jack The AUX IN jack is located on the audio unit The AUX IN audio jack accepts any standard analog audio input such as from a portable cassette tape CD player MP3 player or laptop computer CD AUX button When the CD AUX button is pushed with no device plugged into the jack the audio system does not ch
245. hild restraints and are at least 1 year old Booster seats are used to help position a vehicle lap shoulder belt on a child who can no longer use a forward facing child restraint AA wann Infants and children need special protec tion The vehicle s seat belts may not fit them properly The shoulder belt may come too close to the face or neck The lap belt may not fit over their small hip bones In an accident an improperly fit ting seat belt could cause serious or fatal injury Always use appropriate child re straints All U S states and Canadian provinces or terri tories require the use of approved child restraints for infants and small children See Child re straints A child restraint may be secured in the vehicle by using either the LATCH Lower Anchor and Teth ers for Children system or with the vehicle seat belt For more information see Child restraints NISSAN recommends that all pre teens and children be restrained in the rear seat According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat This is especially important because your vehicle has a supplemental restraint sys tem air bag system for the front passen ger See Supplemental restraint system INFANTS Infants up to at least 1 year old should be placed in a rear facing child restraint NISSAN recom mends that infants be placed in child restraints that comply with Federal Motor Vehi
246. hone book You cannot access Phone A s phone book if you are currently connected with Phone B Transfer Entry A Use the Transfer Entry command to store a new name in the system When prompted by the system say the name you would like to give the new entry For example say Mary If the name is too long or too short the system tells you then prompts you for a name again Also if the name sounds too much like a name already stored the system tells you then prompts you for a name again The system will ask you to transfer a phone number stored in the cellular phone s memory Enter a phone number by voice command For example say five five five one two one two See How to say numbers in this section for more information To transfer a phone number stored in the cellular phone s memory Say Transfer entry The system acknowledges the command and asks you to initiate the transfer from the phone handset The new contact phone number will be transferred from the cellular phone via the Bluetooth communication link The transfer procedure varies according to each cellular phone See the cellular phone Owner s Manual for details You can also visit www nissanusa com bluetooth for instructions on transferring phone numbers from NISSAN recommended cellular phones The system repeats the number and prompts you for the next command When you have finished entering numbers or transferring an entry cho
247. i ously injured or killed in a collision if the top tether strap is damaged Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWRs If you do parts of your vehicle can break tire damage could occur or it can change the way your vehicle handles This could result in loss of control and cause personal injury LOADING TIPS The GVW must not exceed the GVWR or GAWR as specified on the FM V S S C M V S S certification label Do not load the front and rear axle to the GAWR Doing so will exceed the GVWR AA warne Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks In a sudden stop or collision unsecured cargo could cause personal injury Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWRs If you do parts of your vehicle can break tire damage could occur or it can change the way your vehicle handles This could result in loss of control and cause personal injury Overloading not only can shorten the life of your vehicle and the tire but can cause unsafe vehicle handling and longer braking distances This may cause a premature tire failure which could result in a serious accident and personal injury Failures caused by overloading are not covered by the ve hicle s warranty MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that could affec
248. i ion battery warmer operates The Li ion battery may not charge to the expected level using the charging timer when Start Time models with navigation system and End Time are set while the Li ion battery warmer operates Set the charging timer End Time when charging in cold weather The vehicle au tomatically determines when to start charging to fully charge the Li ion battery even if the Li ion battery warmer operates Charging ends before the set end time if the Li ion battery is fully charged HIGH VOLTAGE PRECAUTIONS HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS High voltage components 1 Traction motor and reduction gear 4 High voltage wire harnesses colored 2 Power delivery module PDM Charger orange DC DC Converter Junction Box 5 Li ion battery 3 Traction motor inverter 6 Service plug EV Overview EV 7 ROAD ACCIDENT PRECAUTIONS A WARNING In case of a collision If your vehicle is drivable pull your vehicle off the road push the P Park position switch on the selector lever apply the parking brake and turn the EV Electric Vehicle system off Check your vehicle to see if there are exposed high voltage parts or cables For their locations see High voltage components To avoid personal injury never touch high voltage wiring con nectors and other high voltage paris such as inverter unit and Li ion battery An electric shock may occur if exposed electric wires are visible when viewed from i
249. ic Vehicle is designed not to operate unless the shift lever is in the P Park or N Neutral positions The Intelligent Key must be carried with you when operating the power switch 3 Depress the brake pedal and push the power Switch to place the EV Electric Vehicle sys tem in the READY to drive position To place the vehicle in the READY to drive position immediately push and release the power switch while depressing the brake pedal with the power switch in any position The READY to drive indicator light in the meter illuminates 4 To stop the EV Electric Vehicle system push the P Park position switch on the shift lever and push the power switch to the OFF position DRIVING VEHICLE ELECTRIC SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM This vehicle is electronically controlled to pro duce maximum available power and smooth op eration The recommended operating procedures for this vehicle are shown on the following pages Starting vehicle 1 After placing the vehicle in the READY to drive position fully depress the foot brake pedal before moving the shift lever to the D Drive position The shift lever of this vehicle is designed so that the foot brake pedal must be depressed before shifting from the P Park position to any driving position while the power switch is in the ON po sition The shift lever cannot be moved out of the P Park position and into any of the other positions if the power switch is placed i
250. ich may cause drowsiness Always wear your seat belt as outlined in the Seat belts in the Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint sys tem section of this manual and also instruct your passengers to do so Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in colli sions and rollovers In a rollover crash an unbelted or improperly belted person is significantly more likely to be injured or killed than a person properly wearing a seat belt OFF ROAD RECOVERY While driving the right side or left side wheels may unintentionally leave the road surface If this occurs maintain control of the vehicle by follow ing the procedure below Please note that this procedure is only a general guide The vehicle must be driven as appropriate based on the con ditions of the vehicle road and traffic 1 Remain calm and do not overreact 2 Do not apply the brakes 3 Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands and try to hold a straight course 4 When appropriate slowly release the accel erator pedal to gradually slow the vehicle 5 If there is nothing in the way steer the vehicle to follow the road while the vehicle speed is reduced Do not attempt to drive the vehicle back onto the road surface until vehicle speed is reduced 6 When it is safe to do so gradually turn the steering wheel until both tires return to the road surface When all tires are on the road Starting and driving 5 5 surface stee
251. icle or the charging equipment NOTE Quick charging is possible even several times a day if the battery temperature is not near the red zone If the battery tem perature reaches the red zone in order to protect the battery quick charging is not allowed and the power limitation mode will be triggered Charging CH 15 To start charging 4 Align with the groove of the charge port 1 Push the P Park position switch to place the and ingert the charge connector vehicle in the P Park position and apply the parking brake 2 When charging the Li ion battery place the power switch in the OFF position When the power switch is in the ON position the Li ion battery will not start charging 3 Open the charge port lid and charge port cap See Charge port lid and Charge port cap in the Pre driving checks and adjustments section CH 16 Charging 5 6 i gt Grasp the lock lever and lock the charge connector Follow the instructions on the quick charge equipment to start charging When the equip ment is properly installed and ready to charge a beep sounds twice and the charging status indicator light will change See Charge sta tus indicator light in the Pre driving checks and adjustments section Charging ends in the following situations When charging is complete When charging time has exceeded 60 minutes When the possible charge time set for the quick charger is exceeded NOTE
252. id operation and wiper arm can be pulled up To lower the wiper arm place the wiper arm in the down position and then push the lever 2 up once after the power switch is turned on Maintenance and do it yourself 8 13 A CAUTION Do not operate the windshield wiper while arm is pulled up The wiper arm or hood may be damaged Replacing 1 Push the release tab amp and move the wiper blade down the wiper arm 1 while pushing the release tab to remove 2 Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until a click sounds 3 Rotate the wiper blade so that the dimple is in the groove 8 14 Maintenance and do it yourself A CAUTION After wiper blade replacement return the wiper arm to its original position otherwise it may be damaged when the hood is opened Make sure the wiper blades contact the glass otherwise the arm may be damaged from wind pressure Be careful not to clog the washer nozzle This may cause improper windshield washer opera tion If the nozzle is clogged remove any objects with a needle or small pin Be careful not to damage the nozzle REAR WINDOW WIPER BLADE Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer if checking or replacement is required BRAKES If the brakes do not operate properly have the brakes checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer A WARNING Do not adjust the height of the brake pedal Doing so could alter the effective ness of the brakes which could result
253. ide center pillar as shown AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION LABEL The air conditioner specification label is attached to the underside of the hood as shown in the illustration INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE Perform the following procedure to mount the license plate Before mounting the license plate confirm that the following parts are enclosed in the plastic bag License plate bracket Screw x2 1 Adjust the license plate bracket at the location small dimples 2 To determine where to drill the hole mark along both sides of the mounting holes and license plate screw holes using a felt tip pen Technical and consumer information 9 9 3 Remove the license plate bracket and con nect the arcs from the ovals Mark the point in the center of each oval These are pilot drilling locations Use a 0 49 in 12 5 mm drill bit for the license plate screw holes and carefully open holes in the places marked Make sure that the drill only goes through the fascia 4 Install the license plate with two 0 23 in 6 mm screws VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION AA warne tis extremely dangerous to ride in the cargo area inside the vehicle In a col lision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properl
254. if regenerative braking is limited When power or regenerative braking is limited the circles on the display change from a double circle to a single circle Regenerative braking is automatically reduced when the Li ion battery is fully charged to prevent the Li ion battery from becoming overcharged Regenerative braking is also automatically re duced when the Li ion battery temperature is high low indicated by the red blue zones on the Li ion battery temperature gauge to prevent Li ion battery damage The more regenerative braking is reduced the more double circles change to single circles If the Li ion battery charge is low power provided to the traction motor is reduced Motor output is also limited if the Li ion battery temperature is high low indicated by the red blue zones on the Li ion battery temperature gauge or the Li ion battery charge level is low The more power provided to the traction motor is reduced the more double circles change to single circles 2 8 Instruments and controls DRIVING RANGE The driving range miles or km provides an estimated distance that the vehicle can be driven before recharging is necessary The driving range is constantly being calculated based on the amount of available Li ion battery charge and the actual power consumption average NOTE The driving range display will flash when the low battery charge warning light illu minates Additionally if you continue t
255. ife s 25 ss Rem EV 24 Li ion battery maintenance EV 24 EV unique information less EV 25 Meters and indicators sls EV 25 Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians VSP SyStem amp essct b oe het ed eere dca ee 4 EV 28 Electric shift control system l l EV 29 LED headlight low beam if so equipped EV 29 Solar cell module if so equipped EV 30 Driving range button if so equipped EV 30 THE EV ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM The LEAF is an electric vehicle Some of the vehicle s systems operate differently and have different operating characteristics than vehicles equipped with an internal combustion engine It is important to carefully review the entire Owner s Manual for this reason The main difference is the LEAF is powered by electricity The LEAF does not require and it is not capable of using gasoline like a vehicle powered by a traditional internal combustion engine The LEAF uses electricity stored in the lithium ion Li ion battery The ve hicle Li ion battery must be charged with electric ity before the vehicle can be driven As the vehicle operates the Li ion battery gradually discharges If the Li ion battery becomes completely dis charged the vehicle will not operate until it is re charged The charging process usually takes from approximately 30 minutes to 21 hours as described more fully in this manual This vehicle uses two types of batteri
256. igit format If the system has trouble recognizing the correct phone number try entering the number in the following groups 3 digit area code 3 digit prefix and the last 4 digits For example 555 121 3354 can be said as five five five as the 1st group then one two one as the 2nd group and three three five four as the 3rd group For dialing more than 10 digits or any special characters say Special Number See How to say numbers in this section for more information 5 When you have finished speaking the phone number the system repeats it back and an nounces the available commands 6 Say Dial D The system acknowledges the command and makes the call For additional command options see List of voice commands in this section Receiving a call When you hear the ring tone press the amp button on the steering wheel Once the call has ended press the button on the steering wheel NOTE If you do not wish to take the call when you hear the ring tone press the button on the steering wheel For additional command options see List of voice commands later in this section LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS Main Menu Call Phonebook Recent calls Connect phone Help When you press and release the l button on the steering wheel you can choose from the commands on the Main Menu The following pages describe these commands and the com mands in each sub menu
257. illuminates when a yellow warning light on the lower display is illuminated or when a message is displayed on the dot matrix liquid crystal display Red master warning light The red master warning light is located on the upper display This light illuminates when a red warning light on the lower display is illuminated or when a warning 2 18 Instruments and controls is displayed on the dot matrix liquid crystal dis play Power steering warning PS light When the power switch is in the ON position the electric power steering warning light illuminates and turn off when the power switch is placed in the READY to drive position This indicates the electric power steering system is operational If the electric power steering warning light illumi nates while the READY to drive indicator light is ON it may indicate the electric power steering system is not functioning properly and may need servicing Have the electric power steering sys tem checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer When the electric power steering warning light illuminates while the READY to drive indicator is ON the power assist to the steering will cease operation but you will still have control of the vehicle At this time greater steering efforts are required to operate the steering wheel especially in sharp turns and at low speeds See Power steering system in the Starting and driving section x Seat belt warning
258. imary purpose of re generative brake system is to provide some power to recharge the Li ion battery and extend driving range A secondary benefit is engine braking that operates based on Li ion battery conditions In the D Drive position when the accelerator pedal is re leased the regenerative brake system pro vides some deceleration and some power to the Li ion battery Starting and driving 5 17 PARKING PARKING ON HILLS Q 1 NAPS NN ee AA warne Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass waste paper or rags They may ignite and cause a fire Never leave the vehicle in the READY to drive mode while the vehicle is un attended 5 18 Starting and driving c NN TN AN ZNZN eiu BS Do not leave children unattended in side the vehicle They could unknow ingly activate switches or controls Un attended children could become involved in serious accidents Safe parking procedures require that both the parking brake be applied and the vehicle placed in the park position Failure to do so could cause the ve hicle to move unexpectedly or roll away and result in an accident 1 Firmly apply the parking brake 2 Push the P position switch on the shift lever 3 To help prevent the vehicle from rolling into the street when parked on a slope it is a good practice to turn the wheels as ill
259. imer function is activated When only the charging timer end time is set the system automatically determines when to begin charging based on the Li ion battery charge level The Li ion battery may not be charged to the expected level in the following conditions The Li ion battery is charged in cold weather The charge connector is connected to the vehicle too close to the scheduled charging end time When only the charging timer end time is set the system automatically stops charg ing when the Li ion battery charges to the selected level Charging may stop before the scheduled end time Touch Timer 1 or Timer 2 to turn off the charging timer function Touch Yes if the settings shown on the screen are correct After this operation has been performed the indicator disappears and the charging timer function is turned off The start and stop time settings are not deleted even if the charging timer function is turned off If charging timer and the Climate Ctrl Timer are operating at the same time due to an overlap of the timer settings you can prioritize which function receives electri cal power first See LEAF Navigation Sys tem Owner s Manual When charging is set as the first priority the Climate Ctrl Timer does not start until 10 segments of the Li ion battery avail able charge gauge are illuminated When the climate control is set as the first priority the climate control system will be t
260. imitation indicator light READY to drive indicator light Security indicator light Turn signal hazard indicator lights Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC off indicator light 2 12 Instruments and controls Headlight warning light E oc Low battery charge warning light 4D Be rvo Front passenger air bag status light Front fog light indicator light if so equipped CHECKING BULBS With all doors closed apply the parking brake and push the power switch in the ON position The following lights will illuminate if so equipped E3 PARK or 9 amp PS The following lights illuminate briefly and then turn off yellow A sae or 3 red ABS r ch 2 amp W If any light does not illuminate it may indicate a burned out bulb or an open circuit in the electri cal system Have the system checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer Some indicators and warnings are also displayed on the dot matrix crystal display in the lower display See Dot matrix liquid crystal display WARNING LIGHTS 12 volt battery charge warning light The DC DC converter converts 400 volt Li ion battery voltage to charge the 12 volt battery This light illuminates continuously after the bulb is checked when the power switch is in the ON position and turns off when the power switch is placed in the READY to drive position When this warning light illu
261. in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Nissan Motor Co Ltd NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM NISSAN CARES Both NISSAN and your NISSAN certified LEAF dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN certified LEAF dealer are our primary concerns Your NISSAN certified LEAF dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs However if there is something that your NISSAN certified LEAF dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to provide NISSAN directly with comments or questions please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using our toll free number For U S customers 1 877 NOGASEV 1 877 664 2738 For Canadian customers 1 800 387 0122 The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information Your name address and telephone number Vehicle identification number attached to the top of the instrument panel on the driver s side Date of purchase Current odometer reading Your NISSAN certified LEAF dealer s name Your comments or questions OR You can write to NISSAN with the information at For U S customers Nissan North America Inc Consumer Affairs Department P O Box 685003 Franklin TN 37068 5003 or via e mail at nnaconsumeraffairs niss
262. includes information for all options available on this model Therefore you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle All information specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications or design at any time without notice IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL You will see various symbols in this manual They are used in the following ways If you see the symbol above it means Do not do this or Do not let this happen O e If you see a symbol similar to those above in an illustration it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle S 9 Z WJ Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those above indicate movement or action gt Arrows in an illustration that are similar to those above call attention to an item in the illustration E Indicates a key item displayed on the screen CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY Some vehicle parts such as lithium batter ies may contain perchlorate material The following advisory is provided Perchlo rate Material special handling may apply see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Bluetooth is a trademark Bluetooth owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc 2012 NISSAN MOTOR CO LTD All rights reserved No part of this Owner s Manual may be reproduced or stored
263. ing 1 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system Seats ket sree tetas a Sagan ates ay yan ah che eck aes 1 2 Eront Seatex 275 6 ecu oe eh ee dte he ed 1 3 Rearseats 23 8 dnb iana che uenenum E 1 4 Head restraints ee 1 4 Seat bels o o ss so ox REA Ke RO Re a 1 7 Precautions on seat beltusage 1 7 Pregnant women sse 1 10 Injured persons ocs socre lene 1 10 Three point type seat belt with retractor 1 10 Seat belt extenders llis 1 14 Seat belt maintenance Ln 1 14 Child safety i zac om Bde Za pe ep 1 15 INANIS s asset eros eric ur ats eif eii eed 1 15 Small children a 1 15 Larger children 2 sc ee a 1 16 Child restraints ee 1 17 Precautions on child restraints 1 17 Rear facing child restraint installation using latch 1 21 Rear facing child restraint installation using the seat Forward facing child restraint installation using latch ca a aes RR a Se E 1 25 Forward facing child restraint installation using theseat belts 2 to cea er ne 1 27 Installing toptetherstrap sls 1 30 Boostersseats us ss ERR ERES ROS 1 31 Precautions on booster seats s 1 31 Booster seat installation ls 1 32 Supplemental restraint system 1 34 Precautions on supplemental restraint system 1 34 NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System front seats 1 40 Front sea
264. ing procedure should be carried out to improve the recognition re sponse for the speaker See Voice Adaptation VA mode in this section The system consistently selects the wrong entry from the phone book 1 Ensure that the phone book entry name requested matches what was originally stored This can be confirmed by using the List Names command See Phonebook in this section 2 Replace one of the names being confused with a new name 4 58 Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems 5 Starting and driving Precautions when starting and driving 5 2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 5 2 Avoiding collision and rollover 5 5 Off road recovery lees 5 5 Rapid air pressureloss llle 5 6 Drinking alcohol drugs and driving 5 6 Push button power switch ceres 5 7 NISSAN Intelligent Key system aa 5 7 Operating range for EV Electric Vehicle start JUNCOS e TE 5 7 Power switch operation less 5 8 Power switch positions less 5 8 Emergency EV Electric Vehicle shut off 5 9 NISSAN Intelligent Key battery discharge 5 9 Before starting the EV Electric Vehicle system 5 10 Starting the EV Electric Vehicle system 5 10 Driving vehicle 2 sonum Rf gms 5 11 Electric shift control system ls 5 11 Parking brake 52s b m n ko er ated a 5 14 Cr ise contr
265. ing system goes down the power assistance level will return to normal Avoid re peating such steering wheel operations that could cause the power steering system to over heat You may hear a noise when the steering wheel is operated quickly However this is not a malfunc tion If the power steering warning light PS illumi nates while the READY to drive indicator light is ON it may indicate the power steering system is not functioning properly and may need servicing Have the power steering system checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer See Power steering warning light in the Instruments and controls section The power assist for steering stops operating when both the power steering warning light and READY to drive indicator light are illuminated You will still have control of the vehicle However greater steering effort is needed especially in sharp turns and at low speeds BRAKE SYSTEM BRAKE PRECAUTIONS This vehicle is equipped with two braking sys tems 1 Hydraulic brake system 2 Regenerative brake system Hydraulic brake system The hydraulic brake system is similar to the brakes used on conventional vehicles The brake system has two separate hydraulic circuits If one circuit malfunctions you will still have braking at two wheels Regenerative brake system The primary purpose of regenerative brake sys tem is to provide some power to help recharge the Li ion battery and extend driving range
266. interrupt the voice feed back to speak the next command by pressing the button on the steering wheel To use the system faster you may speak the second level commands with the main menu command on the main menu For example press the amp button and after the tone Say Call Redial How to say numbers NISSAN Voice Recognition requires a certain way to speak numbers in voice commands Refer to the following rules and examples Either zero or oh can be used for 0 Example 1 800 662 6200 4 48 Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems One eight oh oh six six two six two oh oh or One eight zero zero six six two six two oh oh Words can be used for the first 4 digits places only Example 1 800 662 6200 One eight hundred six six two six two oh oh NOT One eight hundred six six two sixty two hundred and NOT One eight oh oh six six two sixty two hundred Numbers can be spoken in small groups The system will prompt you to continue entering digits if desired Example 1 800 662 6200 One eight zero zero The system repeats the numbers and prompts you to enter more six six two The system repeats the numbers and prompts you to enter more six two zero zero um Say pound for Say star for available when using the Special Number command and the Send command during a call See List of voice commands and Special number
267. io as recommended by the manufac turer Connect the ground wire from the CB radio chassis to the body For details consult a NISSAN dealer BLUETOOTH HANDS FREE PHONE SYSTEM WITHOUT NAVIGATION SYSTEM AA warne Use a phone after stopping your ve hicle in a safe location If you have to use a phone while driving exercise extreme caution at all times so full attention may be given to vehicle op eration f you are unable to devote full atten tion to vehicle operation while talking on the phone pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle A CAUTION To avoid draining the vehicle battery use a phone after the READY to drive indica tor light is on Your NISSAN is equipped with the Bluetooth Hands Free Phone System If you have a com patible Bluetooth enabled cellular phone you can set up the wireless connection between your cellular phone and the in vehicle phone module With Bluetooth wireless technology you can make or receive a hands free telephone call with your cellular phone in the vehicle Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems 4 45 Once your cellular phone is connected to the in vehicle phone module no other phone con necting procedure is required Your phone is automatically connected with the in vehicle phone module when the power switch is placed in the ON position with the previously connected cellular phone turned on and carried in the vehicle microph
268. ious theft protection features 2 36 Instruments and controls How to arm the vehicle security system 1 Close all windows The system can be armed even if the windows are open 2 Place the power switch in the LOCK or OFF position and remove the Intelligent Key from the vehicle 3 Close all doors Lock all doors The doors can be locked with the LOCK button on the Intelligent Key any request switch the power door lock switch the mechanical key 4 Confirm that the security indicator light illumi nates The security indicator light stays on for about 30 seconds The vehicle security sys tem is now pre armed After about 30 sec onds the vehicle security system automati cally shifts into the armed phase The security light begins to flash once every approximately 3 seconds If during this 30 second pre arm time period the door is unlocked or the power switch is placed in the ACC or ON position the system will not arm Even when the driver and or passengers are in the vehicle the system will activate with all doors locked and the power switch in the OFF position When placing the power switch to the ACC or ON position the system will be released Vehicle security system activation The vehicle security system will give the following alarm The headlights blink and the horn sounds inter mittently The alarm automatically turns off after approxi mately 50 seconds However the alarm reacti
269. ir conditioner Windshield wiper and washer Check that the wipers and washers operate properly and that the wipers do not streak Under hood and vehicle The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically 12 volt battery for serviceable battery Check the fluid level in each cell It should be between the MAX and MIN lines Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under 8 4 Maintenance and do it yourself severe conditions require frequent checks of the 12 volt battery fluid level NOTE Care should be taken to avoid situations that can lead to potential battery discharge and potential no start conditions such as 1 Installation or extended use of electronic ac cessories that consume battery power when the engine is not running Phone chargers GPS DVD players etc 2 Vehicle is not driven regularly and or only driven short distances In these cases the battery may need to be charged to maintain battery health Brake fluid level Make sure that the brake fluid level is between the MAX and MIN lines on the reservoir Coolant level Check the coolant level when the motor compartment is cold Fluid leaks Check under the vehicle for water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has been parked for a short period of time Water dripping from the air conditioner after use is normal If you notice any leaks check for the cause and have it corrected immediately Radiator and hoses Check th
270. ir 5 Coolant tank cap tor and inverter 2 12 volt battery 6 Window washer fluid reservoir 3 Fuse fusible link holder 7 Fuse fusible link holder 4 Fuse fusible link holder Maintenance and do it yourself 8 7 When adding or replacing coolant be sure to use only a Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze Coolant blue or equivalent Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze Coolant blue is pre diluted to provide antifreeze protec tion to 34 F 37 C If additional freeze protection is needed due to the weather conditions where you operate your vehicle add Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze Coolant blue concentrate following the directions on the container If and equivalent coolant other than Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze Coolant blue is used follow the coolant manufac ture s instructions to maintain mini mum antifreeze protection to 34 F 37 C The use of other types of coolant solutions other than Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze Coolant blue or equivalent may damage the cooling system 8 8 Maintenance and do it yourself The life expectancy of the factory fill coolant is 125 000 miles 200 000 km or 15 years Mixing any other type of coolant other than Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze Coolant blue including Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze Coolant green or the use of non distilled water will reduce the life expectancy of the factory filled coolant Refer to the NISSAN Servi
271. irmly insert it into the Intelligent Key until the lock knob returns to the lock position Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors See Doors A CAUTION Always carry the mechanical key in stalled in the Intelligent Key DOORS AA warne Always have the doors locked while driving Along with the use of seat belts this provides greater safety in the event of an accident by helping to prevent persons from being thrown from the vehicle This also helps keep children and others from unintention ally opening the doors and will help keep out intruders Before opening any door always look for and avoid oncoming traffic Do not leave children unattended in side the vehicle They could unknow ingly activate switches or controls Un attended children could become involved in serious accidents Pre driving checks and adjustments 3 3 LOCKING WITH MECHANICAL KEY The power door lock system allows you to lock or unlock all doors simultaneously using the me chanical key Turning the driver s door key cylinder towards the front of the vehicle will lock all doors and the rear hatch Turning the driver s door key cylinder once to wards the rear of the vehicle 2 will unlock the driver s door After returning the key to the neu tral position turning it towards the rear again within 5 seconds will unlock all doors and the rear hatch 3 4 Pre driving checks and adjustments You can switch the lock s
272. ision greatly increases Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is away from the child s face and neck and the lap portion of the belt does not cross the stomach Make sure the shoulder belt is not be hind the child or under the child s arm A booster seat must only be installed in a seating position that has a lap shoulder belt Booster seats of various sizes are offered by several manufacturers When selecting any booster seat keep the following points in mind Choose only a booster seat with a label certify ing that it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Ve hicle Safety Standard 213 Check the booster seat in your vehicle to be sure it is compatible with the vehicle s seat and seat belt system Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 31 Make sure the child s head will be properly supported by the booster seat or vehicle seat The seatback must be at or above the center of the child s ears For example if a low back booster seat 1 is chosen the vehicle seatback must be at or above the center of the child s ears If the seatback is lower than the center of the child s ears a high back booster seat 2 should be used If the booster seat is compatible with your ve hicle place your child in the booster seat and check the various adjustments to be sure the booster seat is compatible with your child Al ways follow all recommended pro
273. it in a safe place such as your wallet not in the vehicle If you lose your keys see a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for duplicates by using the key number NISSAN does not record any key numbers so it is very important to keep track of your key number plate A key number is only necessary when you have lost all keys and do not have one to duplicate from If you still have a key this key can be duplicated by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer NOTE Do not leave the keys inside the vehicle when leaving the vehicle 3 2 Pre driving checks and adjustments mo NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEYS 1 Intelligent Key 2 2 Mechanical key inside Intelligent Key 2 3 Key number plate 1 Your vehicle can only be driven with the Intelligent Keys which are registered to your vehicle s Intel ligent Key system components and NISSAN Ve hicle Immobilizer System components As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be registered and used with one vehicle The new keys must be regis tered by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer prior to use with the Intelligent Key system and NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System of your vehicle Since the registration process requires erasing all memory in the Intelligent Key components when registering new keys be sure to take alll Intelligent Keys that you have to the NISSAN certified LEAF dealer It is possible that the Intelligent key func tions became canceled Contact a NISSAN cer tified LEAF dealer A CAUTION
274. ition 2 3 6 Pre driving checks and adjustments NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY amp SYSTEM AA warne Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment Those who use a pacemaker should contact the electric medical equipment manu facturer for the possible influences be fore use The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves when the buttons are pushed The FAA advises that the radio waves may affect aircraft navigation and communication systems Do not oper ate the Intelligent Key while on an air plane Make sure the buttons are not operated unintentionally when the unit is stored during a flight The Intelligent Key system can operate all the door and the rear hatch locks by using the remote controller function or pushing the request switch on the vehicle without taking the key out from a pocket or purse The operating environment and or conditions may affect the Intelligent Key system operation Be sure to read the following items before using the Intelligent Key system A CAUTION Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you when operating the vehicle Never leave the Intelligent Key in the vehicle when you leave the vehicle The Intelligent Key is always communicating with the vehicle because it receives radio waves The Intelligent Key system transmits weak radio waves Environmental conditions may interfere with the operation of the Intelligent Key system under the following operating conditions
275. iving D located near the shift lever or the dot matrix liquid crystal display in the meter To place the vehicle into the D Drive position from the ECO position move the shift lever into the D Drive position After placing the vehicle in the READY to drive position fully depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever to any of the preferred shift posi tions If the power switch is placed in the OFF or ACC position for any reason while the shift position is in any position other than the P Park position the power switch cannot be placed in the LOCK position If the power switch cannot be placed in the LOCK position perform the following steps 1 Apply the parking brake when the vehicle is stopped 2 Place the power switch in the ON position while depressing the foot brake pedal 3 Press the P position switch and place in the P Park position 4 Place the power switch in the OFF position NOTE The vehicle automatically applies the P Park position when the power switch is in the OFF position warninc The shift lever is always in the center position when released When the power switch is placed in the READY to drive position the driver needs to confirm that the vehicle is in the P Park position The indicator next to the P by the shift lever is illuminated and the P is displayed on the meter If the vehicle is in the D Drive position or R Reverse position when the power
276. l mode press and hold the lt gt intake air control button The indicator will blink twice and inside outside circulation will switch automatically A visible mist may be seen coming from the ventilators in hot humid conditions as the air is cooled rapidly This does not indicate a malfunc tion Heating A C off 1 Push the AUTO button The AUTO indicator will illuminate 2 Press the HEAT button The indicator light on the HEAT button will come on If the indicator light on the A C button remains on press the A C button so that the indicator light turns off 3 If the A C indicator light illuminates push the A C button The A C indicator light will turn off 4 Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature The temperature range is between 60 F 16 C and 90 F 32 C Do not set the temperature lower than the outside air temperature Doing so may pre vent the temperature from being controlled properly If the windows fog up use dehumidified heating instead of the A C off heating Dehumidified defrosting defogging 1 Push the front defroster S5 button The indicator light will illuminate 2 Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature To remove moisture or fog on the front win dow quickly set the temperature to the high temperature and the fan speed to their maxi mum level After the windshield is cleared push the front defroster 9 button again T
277. lace Step 2 with the cycling procedure noted in the Programing HomeLink for Canadian customers and gate open ers section 3 Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button and observe the indicator light If the indicator light is solid continuous programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink button is pressed and released If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a solid continuous light continue with Steps 4 6 for a rolling code device A second per son may make the following steps easier Please use a ladder or other device Do not stand on your vehicle to perform the next steps 4 At the receiver located on the garage door opener motor in the garage locate the learn or smart button the name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer but it is usually located near where the hanging an tenna wire is attached to the unit If there is difficulty locating the button reference the garage door opener s manual 5 Press and release the learn or smart button 6 Return to the vehicle and firmly press and hold the trained HomeLink button for two sec onds and release Repeat the press hold release sequence up to 3 times to complete the training process HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped device 7 If you have any questions or are having diffi culty programming your HomeLink buttons
278. ld soap solution Allow the belts to dry completely in the shade before using them See Seat belts in the Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system section Appearance and care 7 5 AA warninc Do not allow wet seat belts to roll up in the retractor NEVER use bleach dye or chemical solvents to clean the seat belts since these materials may severely weaken the seat belt webbing ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT EVSE The Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment EVSE can be cleaned by wiping gently with a soft cloth dampened in a 3 mild soap solution Wipe and rinse the soap solution off with a cloth dampened with water and allow the EVSE to dry in a shady and well ventilated place 7 6 Appearance and care CORROSION PROTECTION MOST COMMON FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO VEHICLE CORROSION The accumulation of moisture retaining dirt and debris in body panel sections cavities and other areas Damage to paint and other protective coatings caused by gravel and stone chips or minor traffic accidents ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS INFLUENCE THE RATE OF CORROSION Moisture Accumulation of sand dirt and water on the ve hicle body underside can accelerate corrosion Wet floor coverings will not dry completely inside the vehicle and should be removed for drying to avoid floor panel corrosion Relative humidity Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of high relative humidity especially those areas where
279. le from the rear hatch Connect the electrical plug to the 110 120 volt 15A dedicated electrical outlet If it is connected normally the green light on the EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment control box indicator light illuminates See EVSE control box indicator light Open the charge port cap See Charge port cap in the Pre driving checks and adjust ments section e 7 Remove connector Safety cap the safety cap from charge Charging CH 13 Connect the charge connector to the charge port If it is connected normally a beep will sound once If charging has started or if the Li ion battery is waiting for charging timer a beep will sound twice and the charging status indicator light display will change See Charging status in dicator light CH 14 Charging 10 When recharging outside such as in your drive way use a commercially available pad lock attached in position to prevent theft To stop trickle charge Ensure that the charge connector lock is not engaged For more information see Charge connector lock switch in this section Press the button on the charge connector release the lock and remove the charge con nector from the charge port Attach the safety cap to the EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Remove the electrical plug from the AC 110 120 volt 15A dedicated electrical outlet 5 Store in its case NOTE Perfor
280. ler as soon as pos sible EV ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS d warne Pay special attention to pedestrians Because there is no engine noise pe destrians may not know the vehicle is approaching moving or about to move and may step into the path of vehicle travel When leaving the vehicle be sure to turn off the EV Electric Vehicle sys tem Be sure to push the P Park position Switch on the shift lever and apply the parking brake when parking because the vehicle can move when the READY to drive indicator light is ON When the READY to drive indicator light is ON do not leave your vehicle in a shift position other than the P Park posi tion Keep the brake pedal depressed until you are ready to drive When the ve hicle is in the D Drive position or ECO or R Reverse position if you release the brake pedal and do not depress accelerator the vehicle will creep and may start abruptly This may cause se rious injury or death NOTE The vehicle cannot run with a discharged Li ion battery Repeated acceleration con sumes more power from the Li ion battery than driving at a steady speed This vehicle is equipped with a regenera tive brake system The primary purpose of regenerative brake system is to provide some power to recharge the Li ion battery and extend driving range A secondary benefit is engine braking that operates based on Li ion battery conditions In the D Drive positi
281. lerator pedal is released in comparison to the D Drive position NOTE The regenerative brake converts the vehi cle s forward motion to electric power to help slow the vehicle While the vehicle is being driven you can check your own ECO drive level on the ECO indicator See ECO indicator in the Instruments and con trols section EV Overview EV 19 If the low battery charge warning light ru illuminates the Li ion battery charge is too low for travel See Empty light in the Instruments and controls section Charge the Li ion battery as soon as possible EV 20 EV Overview Parking the vehicle 1 When stopping the vehicle push the P Park position switch on the selector lever while depressing the brake pedal Confirm that the vehicle is in the P Park position by checking the shift indicator located near the selector lever or on the dot matrix liquid crystal display Apply the parking brake 3 Push the power switch to the OFF position If a parking lot is equipped with charging facilities charge the Li ion battery as neces sary See Charge section EV Overview EV 21 Charging Timer 0n A C Heater Timer Off AT HOME AFTER DRIVING Charging the Li ion battery When you return home connect the vehicle to the charging station installed at your home using the normal charge connector Charge the vehicle or set the charging timer function to have the vehicle charge at a
282. lert is not operating The TPMS will not activate the Easy Fill Tire Alert under the following conditions f there is interference from an external de vice or transmitter The air pressure from the inflation device is not sufficient to inflate the tire such as those using a power socket If an electrical equipment is being used in or near the vehicle There is a malfunction in the TPMS system There is a malfunction in the horn or hazard indicators f the Easy Fill Tire Alert does not operate due to TPMS interference move the vehicle about 3 ft 1 m backward or forward and try again If the Easy Fill Tire Alert is not working use a tire pressure gauge AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLLOVER AA wann Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe and prudent manner may result in loss of control or an accident Be alert and drive defensively at all times Obey all traffic regulations Avoid excessive speed high Speed cornering or sudden steering maneuvers because these driving practices could cause you to lose control of your vehicle As with any vehicle a loss of control could result in a collision with other vehicles or objects or cause the vehicle to rollover particularly if the loss of control causes the vehicle to slide sideways Be attentive at all times and avoid driving when tired Never drive when under the influence of alcohol or drugs in cluding prescription or over the counter drugs wh
283. light Parking light License plate light 1 Remove the rear combination attachment bolt 2 Pull the rear combination assembly evenly toward rear of the vehicle 2 8 24 Maintenance and do it yourself Rear combination light 3 Turn the bulb socket and then remove the bulb Ceiling light Maintenance and do it yourself 8 25 WHEELS AND TIRES If you have a flat tire see Flat tire in the In case of emergency section TIRE PRESSURE Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS It monitors tire pres sure of all tires When the low tire pressure warn ing light is lit and the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning appears on the dot matrix liquid crystal display one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated The TPMS will activate only when the vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH 25 km h Also this system may not detect a sudden drop in tire pressure for example a flat tire while driving For more details see Low tire pressure warning light in the Instruments and controls section Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS in the Starting and driving section and Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS in the In case of emergency section Tire inflation pressure Check the pressure of the tires often and always prior to long distance trips The recommended 8 26 Maintenance and do it yourself tire pressure specificati
284. lligent Key function can be disabled For information about disabling the Intelligent Key function contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer Pre driving checks and adjustments 3 7 NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY OPERATING RANGE OF THE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FUNCTION The Intelligent Key functions can only be used when the Intelligent Key is within the specified operating range from the request switch 1 When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged or strong radio waves are present near the operat ing location the Intelligent Key system s operat ing range becomes narrower and the Intelligent Key may not function properly 3 8 Pre driving checks and adjustments The operating range is within 31 50 in 80 cm from each request switch 1 If the Intelligent Key is too close to the door glass handle or rear bumper the request switches may not function When the Intelligent Key is within the operating range it is possible for anyone who does not carry the Intelligent Key to push the request Switch to lock unlock the doors including the rear hatch DOOR LOCKS UNLOCKS PRECAUTION Do not push the door handle request switch with the Intelligent Key held in your hand as illustrated The close distance to the door handle will cause the Intelligent Key system to have difficulty recognizing that the Intelligent Key is outside the vehicle After locking with the door handle request switch verify the doors are securely locke
285. lligent Key function can only be used for starting the EV Electric Vehicle system when the Intelligent Key is within the specified operat ing range D When the Intelligent Key battery is almost dis charged or strong radio waves are present near the operating location the Intelligent Key sys tem s operating range becomes narrower and it may not function properly Starting and driving 5 7 If the Intelligent Key is within the operating range itis possible for anyone even someone who does not carry the Intelligent Key to push the power switch to start the EV Electric Vehicle system The cargo area is not included in the operating range but the Intelligent Key may function If the Intelligent Key is placed on the instrument panel inside the glove box or door pocket the Intelligent Key may not function If the Intelligent Key is placed near a door or window outside the vehicle the Intelligent Key may not function 5 8 Starting and driving READY Lock gt Acc ON to a G Push while the brake pedal is depressed POWER SWITCH OPERATION When the power switch is pushed without de pressing the brake pedal the power switch posi tion will change as follows Push once to change to ACC Push two times to change to ON Push three times to change to OFF Push four times to return to ACC Open or close any door to return to LOCK while in the OFF position The indic
286. low brake fluid level may increase the stopping distance and braking will re quire greater pedal effort as well as pedal travel f the brake fluid level is below the minimum or MIN mark on the brake fluid reservoir do not drive until the brake system has been checked at a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer The cooperative regenerative brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light illumi nates when the READY to drive indica tor light is ON If you judge itto be safe drive carefully to the nearest service station for repairs Otherwise have your vehicle towed because driving could be dangerous BRAKE warning light red When the power switch is placed in the ON position or in the READY to drive position the light remains illuminated for about a few seconds If the light illuminates at any other time it may indicate that the hydraulic brake system is not functioning properly If the BRAKE warning light illuminates stop the vehicle immediately and contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer BRAKE OF Parking brake indicator When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position the light comes on when the parking brake is applied Low brake fluid warning light When the power switch is in the ON position the light warns of a low brake fluid level If this warn ing light illuminates the Vehicle Dynamic Control VDO warning light and the brake system warn ing light
287. lp reduce power con sumption from the Li ion battery As the temperature is set to the factory default setting the user cannot adjust the temperature The Climate Ctrl Timer operates the air condi tioner using power from the charger Electric power from the Li ion battery is not used The Climate Ctrl Timer function allows two dif ferent timer settings Each timer charge function can be set to activate on a different day of the week Once the Climate Ctrl Timer is set it automati cally starts when the set time is reached It is therefore not necessary to set the Climate Ctrl Timer everyday Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems 4 19 AA wann Even if the Climate Ctrl Timer is set the temperature in the passenger compart ment may become high or low if the sys tem automatically stops Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the support of others alone in your vehicle Pets should not be left alone either On hot sunny days tem peratures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to people or animals Also on cold days tempera ture in a vehicle could become low enough to cause sever or possible fatal injuries to people or animals Em EO Driving Nearby Update Energy Range Stations Stations Info m Charging Climate CARW etting Timer Ctrl Timer CARWINGS Settings 2 Touch Climate Ctrl Timer How to
288. lunk noise and or feel a pulsation in the brake pedal This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction If the computer senses a malfunc tion it switches the ABS off and illuminates the ABS warning light on the instrument panel The brake system then operates normally but without anti lock assistance If the ABS warning light illuminates during the self test or while driving have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer Starting and driving 5 21 Normal operation The ABS operates at speeds above 3 to 6 MPH 5 to 10 km h The speed varies according to road conditions When the ABS senses that one or more wheels are close to locking up the actuator rapidly ap plies and releases hydraulic pressure This action is similar to pumping the brakes very quickly You may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal and hear a noise from under the hood or feel a vibration from the actuator when it is operating This is normal and indicates that the ABS is operating properly However the pulsation may indicate that road conditions are hazardous and extra care is re quired while driving 5 22 Starting and driving VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL VDC SYSTEM The Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC system uses various sensors to monitor driver inputs and ve hicle motion Under certain driving conditions the VDC system helps to perform the following functions Controls brake pressure to reduce wheel slip on one slipping drive wheel
289. ly careful when stopped on a hill on fro zen or muddy roads Failure to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards may result in a loss of control of the vehicle and possible serious injury or death The hill start assist system is not de signed to hold the vehicle at a stand still on a hill Depress the brake pedal when the vehicle is stopped on a steep hill Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to roll backwards and may re sult in a collision or serious personal injury The hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards on a hill under all load or road conditions Always be prepared to depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards Failure to do so may result in a collision or serious personal injury 5 24 Starting and driving The hill start assist system automatically keeps the brakes applied to help prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards in the time it takes the driver to release the brake pedal and apply the accelerator when the vehicle is stopped on a hill Hill start assist will operate automatically under the following conditions The shift lever is shifted into D Drive ECO or R Reverse position The vehicle is stopped completely on a hill by applying the brake The maximum holding time is 2 seconds After 2 seconds the vehicle will begin to roll back and hill start assist will stop operating completely Hill start assist will not operate when the
290. ly when it is dark and turn off the headlights when it is light For US models The headlights will also be turned on automatically at twilight or in rainy weather when the windshield wiper is operated continu ously If the power switch is placed in the OFF position and one of the doors is opened and this condition continues the headlights remain on for 45 sec onds Automatic headlights off delay You can keep the headlights on for up to 180 seconds after you push the power switch to OFF and open any door then close all the doors You can adjust the period of the automatic head lights off delay from 0 seconds OFF to 180 seconds The factory default setting is 45 sec onds For automatic headlights off delay setting see the LEAF Navigation System Owner s Manual Be sure not to put anything on top of the photo sensor 1 located on the top of the instrument panel The photo sensor con trols the autolight if it is covered the photo sensor reacts as if it is dark and the headlights will illuminate Headlight beam select D To select the low beam put the lever in the neutral position as shown 2 To select the high beam push the lever forward while the switch is in the ZO position Pull it back to select the low beam 3 Pulling the lever toward you will flash the headlight high beam even when the head light switch is in the OFF position Instruments and controls 2 43 Battery saver system When
291. m the following procedure to store the EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment in the case a Wind the charge cable into a size that will allow it to be stored in the case approximately 9 8 in 250 mm in diameter b Place the EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment control box into the back of the case c Place the charge cable and charge connector into the case in front of the EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equip ment control box Pass the lower side belt of the EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment case securely through the fastener on the bot tom of the luggage board If the case suddenly becomes loose it may cause serious injury or death 6 After closing the cap on the charge port close the charge port lid NOTE To stop charging mid charge remove the charge connector Charging automatically stops HOW TO QUICK CHARGE IF SO EQUIPPED Quick charge uses public charging stations up to 50 kW of power to charge the battery in a short period of time Always use a quick charger that is compatible with the LEAF Using an incompatible quick charger may cause a fire or malfunction resulting in seri ous personal injury or death Before starting the quick charge care fully read the instructions provided on the quick charger and make sure the quick charge connector is properly connected and locked Failure to con nector or operate the quick charger correctly could cause damage to the veh
292. mation AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM REFRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS The air conditioning system in your NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the refrigerant HFC 134a R 134a and the oil compressor oil ND OIL11 or the equiva lents A CAUTION The use of any other refrigerant or oil will cause severe damage to the air condi tioning system and will require the re placement of all air conditioner system components The refrigerant HFC 134a R 134a in your NISSAN vehicle will not harm the earth s ozone layer Although this refrigerant does not affect the earth s atmosphere certain governmental regu lations require the recovery and recycling of any refrigerant during automotive air conditioning system service A NISSAN certified LEAF dealer has the trained technicians and equipment needed to recover and recycle your air condition ing system refrigerant Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer when servicing your air conditioning system Technical and consumer information 9 3 SPECIFICATIONS CHARGING SYSTEM Rated input voltage Rated input frequency Maximum rated current Maximum power consumption AC120V single phase AC240V single phase 60Hz 12A AC120V 18A AC240V 32A AC240V if so equipped 1 4 kVA AC120V 4 8 kVA AC240V 7 7kVA AC240V if so equipped Supply system Sensitive current of GFI Ground Fault Interrupter circuit breaker in NISSAN Genuine portable type EVSE Electric V
293. me until the screen changes Objects on the screen may be distorted until they are completely displayed When the temperature is extremely high or low the screen may not clearly display objects This is not a malfunction When strong light directly enters the camera objects may not be displayed clearly Vertical lines may be seen in objects on the screen This is due to strong reflected light from the bumper This is not a malfunction The screen may flicker under fluorescent light This is not a malfunction Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems 4 5 The colors of objects on the RearView Monitor may differ somewhat from those of the actual object When the contrast of objects is low at night pressing the SETTING button may not change the brightness Objects on the monitor may not be clear in a dark place or at night If dirt rain or snow attaches to the camera the RearView Monitor may not display objects Clean the camera Do not use body wax on the camera window If body wax does get on the camera window wipe off the wax with a clean cloth dampened with mild detergent diluted with water VENTS CENTER VENTS Open close the vents by moving the control to either direction X This symbol indicates that the vents are closed Moving the side control to this direction will close the vents S This symbol indicates that the vents are open Moving
294. mendations Some fabric pro tectors contain chemicals that may stain or bleach the seat material Use a cloth dampened only with water to clean the meter and gauge lens AA warning Do not use water or acidic cleaners hot steam cleaners on the seat This can damage the seat or occupant classifica tion sensor This can also affect the op eration of the air bag system and result in serious personal injury A CAUTION Never use benzine thinner or any similar material Small dirt particles can be abrasive and damaging to the leather surfaces and should be removed promptly Do not use saddle soap car waxes pol ishes oils cleaning fluids solvents detergents or ammonia based clean ers as they may damage the leather s natural finish Never use fabric protectors unless rec ommended by the manufacturer Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on meter or gauge lens covers It may damage the lens cover AIR FRESHENERS Most air fresheners use a solvent that could affect the vehicle interior If you use an air freshener take the following precautions Hanging type air fresheners can cause perma nent discoloration when they contact vehicle interior surfaces Place the air freshener in a location that allows it to hang free and not contact an interior surface Liquid type air fresheners typically clip on the vents These products can cause immediate damage and discoloration when spilled on inte rior surface
295. ment panel and door finishers See Seat belts for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage The supplemental air bags operate only when the power switch is in the ON posi tion After the power switch is placed in the ON position the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 sec onds if the systems are operational A WARNING The front air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a side impact rear impact rollover or lower severity frontal collision Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents The front passenger air bag will not inflate if the passenger air bag status light is lit or if the front passenger seat is unoccupied See Front passenger air bag and status light Sit upright and well back Sit upright and well back Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 35 The seat belts and the front air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat with both feet on the floor The front air bags inflate with great force Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System if you are unrestrained leaning for ward sitting sideways or out of posi tion in any way you are at greater risk of injury or death in a crash You may also receive serious or fatal injuries from the front air bag if you are up against i
296. minates a chime sounds and the following warnings are also dis played Master warning red EV system warning light The following messages also flash on and off on the dot matrix liquid crystal display If the vehicle is being driven Stop the vehicle and if the vehicle is stopped When parked apply parking brake When these messages flash im mediately stop the vehicle in a safe location pull the parking brake switch and push the P Park position switch on the selector lever to place the vehicle in the P Park position The warning on the meter and the chime stop when the parking brake is operated or the vehicle is in the P Park position Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for support A CAUTION The DC DC converter system may not be functioning properly if the 12 volt battery charge warning light illumi nates continuously when the power switch is in the READY to drive posi tion Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe location and contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer Instruments and controls 2 13 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 malfunction of the DC DC converter system 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 with the br
297. mmended by NISSAN 6 14 Jump starting ssi eeose som Rae ee aee iue d 6 10 Vehicle recovery freeing stuck vehicle 6 15 ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM In the event of a roadside emergency Roadside Assistance Service is available to you Please refer to your Warranty Information Booklet U S or Warranty amp Roadside Assistance Information Booklet Canada for details 6 2 Incase of emergency EMERGENCY EV ELECTRIC VEHICLE SHUT OFF To shut off the EV Electric Vehicle system in an emergency situation while driving perform the following procedure Rapidly push the power switch 3 consecutive times in less than 1 5 seconds or Push and hold the power switch for more than 2 seconds HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH P d Push the switch on to warn other drivers when you must stop or park under emergency condi tions All turn signal lights will flash AA warne If stopping for an emergency be sure to move the vehicle well off the road Do not use the hazard warning flash ers while moving on the highway un less unusual circumstances force you to drive so slowly that your vehicle might become a hazard to other traf fic Turn signals do not work when the hazard warning flasher lights are on The flasher can be actuated with the power switch in any position Some state laws may prohibit the use of the hazard warning flasher switch while driving FLAT TIRE TIRE PRESSURE MONITO
298. n Do not operate the vehicle if the fluid in the 12 volt battery is low Low 12 volt battery fluid can cause a higher load on the 12 volt battery which can generate heat reduce battery life and in some cases lead to an explosion When working on or near a 12 volt battery always wear suitable eye pro tection and remove all jewelry 12 volt battery posts terminals and re lated accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling Keep the 12 volt battery out of the reach of children 8 12 Maintenance and do it yourself CC aet TA Check the fluid level in each cell It should be between the UPPER LEVEL 1 and LOWER LEVEL lines If it is necessary to add fluid add only distilled water to bring the level to the indicator in each filler opening Do not overfill 1 Remove the cell plugs 2 Add distilled water up to the UPPER LEVEL f line If the side of the 12 volt battery is not clear check the distilled water level by looking di rectly above the cell the condition 1 indi cates OK and the condition 2 needs more to be added 3 Tighten cell plugs Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under severe conditions require frequent checks of the 12 volt battery fluid level JUMP STARTING Jump starting provides power to the 12 volt sys tem to allow the electrical systems to operate The electrical systems must be operating to allow the Li ion battery to be charged Jump
299. n affect satellite radio performance Remove the ice to restore satellite radio reception Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems 4 27 COMPACT AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS Compact disc CD player A CAUTION Do not force a compact disc into the CD insert slot This could damage the CD and or CD player Trying to load a CD with the CD door closed could damage the CD and or CD player Only one CD can be loaded into the CD player at a time Only use high quality 4 7 in 12 cm round discs that have the COMPACT disc DIGI TAL AUDIO logo on the disc or packag ing During cold weather or rainy days the player may malfunction due to the humid ity If this occurs remove the CD and de humidify or ventilate the player com pletely The player may skip while driving on rough roads The CD player sometimes cannot function when the compartment temperature is ex tremely high or low Decrease increase the temperature before use Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight 4 28 Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems CDs that are in poor condition or are dirty scratched or covered with fingerprints may not work properly The following CDs may not work properly Copy control compact discs CCCD Recordable compact discs CD R Rewritable compact discs CD RW Do not use the following CDs as they may cause the CD player to malfunction 3 1 in 8 cm discs with an
300. n 5 seconds after the tone sounds Speak in a natural voice without pausing be tween words Giving voice commands To operate NISSAN Voice Recognition press and release the CK button located on the steering wheel After the tone sounds speak a command The command given is picked up by the micro phone and voice feedback is given when the command is accepted f you need to hear the available commands for the current menu again say Help and the system will repeat them f a command is not recognized the system announces Command not recognized Please try again Make sure the command is said ex actly as prompted by the system and repeat the command in a clear voice f you want to go back to the previous command you can say Go back or Correction any time the system is waiting for a response You can cancel a command when the system is waiting for a response by saying Cancel or Quit The system announces Cancel and ends the VR session You can also press and hold the 4 button on the steering wheel for 5 seconds at any time to end the VR session Whenever the VR session is cancelled a double beep is played to indicate you have exited the system f you want to adjust the volume of the voice feedback press the volume control switches or on the steering wheel while being provided with feedback You can also use the radio vol ume control knob In most cases you can
301. n an area where tem peratures exceed 140 F 60 C Donotattach the Intelligent Key with a key holder that contains a magnet Do not place the Intelligent Key near equipment that produces a magnetic field such as a TV audio equipment personal computers or cellular phone The remote keyless entry function can operate all door locks using the remote keyless entry func tion of the Intelligent Key The remote keyless entry function can operate at a distance of ap proximately 33 ft 10 m from the vehicle The operating distance depends upon the conditions around the vehicle The remote keyless entry function will not oper ate When the Intelligent Key is not within the opera tional range When the doors are open or not closed se curely When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged The remote keyless entry function can also oper ate the vehicle alarm Pre driving checks and adjustments 3 13 Locking doors LOCK button UNLOCK gj button 38 CHARGE PORT UNLOCK 8 PANIC 3M button When you lock or unlock the doors the hazard indicator will flash and the horn will sound as a confirmation For details see Setting hazard in dicator and horn mode 1 Push the power switch to the OFF position and make sure you carry the Intelligent Key with you 1 2 Carry the Intelligent Key with you 3 14 Pre driving checks and adjustments 3 Close all the doors 4 Push the LOCK Intelligent Key
302. n lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of perfor mance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law A WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is es tablished for a tire that is properly in flated and not overloaded Excessive speed under inflation or excessive load ing either separately or in combination can cause heat build up and possible tire failure REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS For USA If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the Na tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying NISSAN If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or NISSAN To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other informa tion about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov You may notify NISSAN by
303. n off is low the light e Low washer Motor power is limited 23 e Can t start Pull out 12 charge plug Stop vehicle Instruments and controls 2 23 1 READY to drive position operation indicator This indicator appears while the vehicle is in the P Park position This indicator means that the EV Electric Vehicle system will start when the power switch is pressed with the brake pedal depressed 2 Key is not detected warning This warning appears in either of the following conditions No key inside the vehicle This warning appears when the door is closed with the Intelligent Key left outside the vehicle and the power switch in the ACC or ON position Make sure that the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle Unregistered Intelligent Key This warning appears when the power switch is placed in the ON ACC or READY to drive posi tion and the Intelligent Key cannot be recognized by the system You cannot place the power switch in the READY to drive position with an unregistered key Use an Intelligent Key that has been registered 2 24 Instruments and controls See NISSAN Intelligent Key system in the Pre driving checks and adjustments section for more details 3 Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator This indicator appears when the Intelligent Key battery is running out of power If this indicator appears replace the battery with a new one See NISSAN Intelligent Key bat
304. n system 2 If the vehicle is driven and the Li ion battery continues to discharge the driving range on the instrument panel changes to 2 Messages are displayed on the Navigation System screen if so equipped For more information see Low battery warning in the Instruments and controls section When the power limitation indicator light E illuminates traction motor output is lim ited resulting in reduced vehicle speed Stop the vehicle in a safe location before the Li ion battery becomes completely discharged and there is no power available to drive the ve hicle Contact Roadside assistance service shown in your NISSAN Warranty Information Booklet See If the Li ion battery becomes completely discharged in the In case of emergency section CHARGING THE 12 VOLT BATTERY The 12 volt battery is charged automatically us ing electricity stored in the Li ion battery When the 12 volt battery is being charged the charge status indicator light on the instrument panel flashes except when charging the Li ion battery or the power switch is in the READY to drive position See Charge status indicator light in the Charge section While vehicle is driven The Li ion battery charges the 12 volt battery as necessary when the power switch is in the READY to drive position or ON position The 12 volt battery is not charged in the following conditions When the power switch is in ACC position Wh
305. n the LOCK OFF or ACC position or if the key is removed Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and move the shift lever to the D Drive position Release the parking brake and foot brake pedal and then gradually start the vehicle in motion A WARNING Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting from P Park or N Neu tral to R Reverse or D Drive posi tion Always depress the brake pedal until shifting is completed Failure to do so could cause you to lose control which could result in an accident Never shift to P Park or R Reverse while vehicle is moving Failure to do so could cause you to lose control and have an accident A CAUTION When stopping the vehicle on an uphill slope do not hold the vehicle by de pressing the accelerator pedal The foot brake should be used for this pur pose Do not hang items on the shift lever This may cause an accident due to a sudden start Do not shift to the ECO position abruptly on slippery roads This may cause a loss of control Starting and driving 5 11 Shifting To move the shift lever mb Slide along the gate while the brake pedal is depressed Z2 After sliding maintain it in the same position until the vehicle placed to N Neutral position lt gt When in the D Drive position slide along the gate NOTE Confirm that the vehicle is in the desired shift position by checking the shift indicator 5 12 Starting and dr
306. n the OFF position Remote climate control operation is not avail able when the vehicle is in an area of cellular communication range Communication becomes unavailable when the vehicle is not used for two weeks or more When the power switch is placed in the ON position communication with the NISSAN CARWINGS Data Center can be restored Air conditioning is limited to the capacity of the electric power when the charge connector is connected to the vehicle Therefore the tem perature may not reach a comfortable level due to performance of the air conditioning being limited if the outside temperature is excessively high or low or if the charge connector is con nected to a 120V outlet If the power switch is in the ON position or the charge connector is disconnected while the remote climate control is being operated re mote climate control operation is automatically stopped and an e mail is sent 4 24 Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems f remote climate control operation is started while the vehicle is in normal charge mode the climate control operates in climate control pri ority mode and charging is continued If remote climate control operation is started and charging is stopped while the vehicle is in quick charge mode climate control operation is also stopped If the quick charge connector is connected and charging is not performed remote climate con trol operation starts using the battery ele
307. nal switch en 2 44 Type of charge and how to charge the Li ion battery sh o Baw ae CH 5 U Underbody cleaning 00 7 3 Uniform tire quality grading 9 14 Unplugged status 000 CH 31 V Vanity mirror s naoi ioe k euroi e i a y eban 3 24 MehliGlg z soe an te char imus ip eae ee 9 6 Dimensions and weights 9 6 Identification number VIN 9 7 Loading information 9 10 Recovery freeing stuck vehicle 6 15 Security system ills 2 36 Vehicle dynamic control VDC off SWIC uae dug e env m S 2 48 Vehicle dynamic control VDC system 5 22 Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC warning 5n MP PD 2 19 Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC warning light 2 19 Vehicle security system 0 2 36 Mentis som RR dex ded 4 6 Ww Wainhlhig i ena ers EP ERES EE ha E 6 2 Hazard warning flasher switch 6 2 Indicators for operation 2 23 Tire pressure monitoring system IPMS ee kA Ba 5 2 6 3 Warning indicator lights and audible reminders i e der Ex 2 12 Warning information displays 2 32 Warning lighis ss 2 13 Warning and indicator lights 0 11 Warning information displays 2 32 Warning labels Air bag warning labels 1 48 Waminglight lees 1 48 Air bag warning light 1 48 2 18 Anti lock braking system ABS waminglight leen 2 14 BRAKE system warni
308. nc The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF under some conditions Read this section carefully to learn how it operates Proper use of the seat seat belt and child restraints is nec essary for most effective protection Fail ure to follow all instructions in this manual concerning the use of seats seat belts and child restraints can increase Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system the risk or severity of injury in an acci dent Status light 5e The front passenger air bag status light 2 is located on the instrument panel After the power Switch is pushed to the ON position the front passenger air bag status light on the instrument panel illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns off or illuminates depending on the front passenger seat status The light operates as fol lows Unoccupied passenger seat The f light is OFF and the front passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash Passenger s seat occupied by a small adult child or child restraint as outlined in this section The 43 light illuminates to indicate that the front passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash Occupied passenger seat and the passenger meets the conditions outlined in this section The 2 light is OFF to indicate that the front passenger air bag is operational Front passenger air bag The front passenger air bag is designed to auto matically turn OFF when
309. nd balance If the vehicle pulls to either side while driving on a straight and level road or if you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear there may be a need for wheel alignment If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal highway speeds wheel balancing may be needed For additional information regarding tires refer to Important Tire Safety Information US or Tire Safety Information Canada in the Warranty In formation Booklet Windshield Clean the windshield on a regular basis Check the windshield at least every six months for cracks or other damage Have a dam aged windshield repaired by a qualified repair facility Windshield wiper blades Check for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly Inside vehicle The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis such as when per forming scheduled maintenance cleaning the ve hicle etc Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and make sure that the pedal does not catch or require uneven effort Keep the floor mat away from the pedal Brake pedal Check the pedal for smooth op eration and make sure that it has the proper distance under it when depressed fully Check the brake booster function If the brake pedal suddenly goes down further than normal the pedal feels spongy or the vehicle seems to take longer to stop contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer immediately Keep the floor mat away from the pedal
310. nd does not indicate a fire Care should be taken not to inhale it as it may cause irritation and choking Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly Front air bags along with the use of seat belts help to cushion the impact force on the head and chest of the front occupants They can help save lives and reduce serious injuries However an inflating front air bag may cause facial abrasions or other injuries Front air bags do not provide restraint to the lower body Even with NISSAN Advanced Air Bags seat belts should be correctly worn and the driver and passenger seated upright as far as practical away from the steering wheel or instrument panel The front air bags inflate quickly in order to help protect the front occupants Because of this the force of the front air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if the occupant is too close to or is against the air bag module during inflation The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision The front air bags operate only when the power switch is in the ON position Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 41 After the power switch is placed in the ON position the supplemental air bag warning light illuminates The supplemental air bag warning light will turn off after about 7 seconds if the system is operational 1 42 Front passenger air bag status light Front passenger air bag and status light AA warni
311. nd electric terminals as doing so could cause a malfunc tion Hold the battery by the edges Holding the battery across the contact points will seri ously deplete the storage capacity Make sure that the XP side faces the bottom of the case Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as fol lows 1 Remove the mechanical key from the Intelli gent Key Maintenance and do it yourself 8 19 Lx 4 Align the tips of the upper and lower parts 1 and then push them together 2 until it is securely closed 5 Operate the buttons to check that it is func tioning properly See a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer if you need any assistance for replacement 8 20 Maintenance and do it yourself FCC Notice For USA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference re ceived including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly ap proved by the party responsible for compli ance could void the user s authority to op erate the equipment For Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of In dustry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference in cluding interference that may cause unde sired
312. ndicate 12 volt battery charg ing Climate Ctrl Timer operation or Re mote Climate Control operation models with navigation system The charging status indicator lights do not change if the Li ion battery warmer operates at the same time as the above features See Charge status indicator light in the Charging section EV Overview EV 5 The Li ion battery warmer uses Li ion bat tery power to operate even if the vehicle is connected to a charger when the vehicle s power switch is in the ON position there is no electrical power being sup plied to the charging equipment When the Li ion battery warmer is already in operation using an external power source it will continue to use the external power even if the power switch is placed in the ON position Vehicle driving range is reduced if the Li ion battery warmer operates Li ion battery temperature approximately 1 F 17 C or colder while driving the vehicle You may need to charge the Li ion battery sooner than in warmer temperatures The Li ion battery requires more time to charge when the Li ion battery warmer operates The predicted charging time displayed on the meter and navigation system models with navigation system increases when the Li ion battery warmer operates EV 6 EV Overview Climate control performance is reduced when using the Climate Ctrl Timer or Re mote Climate Control models with navi gation system while the L
313. nds after the power switch is placed in the OFF position If the driver s or front passenger s door is opened during this period of about 45 seconds power to the windows is canceled Main power window switch driver s side 1 Driver side window 2 Front passenger side window 3 Rear left passenger side window 4 Rearright passenger side window 5 Window lock button To open or close the window push down or pull up B the switch and hold it The main switch driver s side switches will open or close all the windows Locking passengers windows When the lock button is pushed in only the driver side window can be opened or closed Push it in again to cancel Passenger side power window switch The passenger s side power window switch will open or close only the corresponding window To open or close the window push down or pull up the switch and hold it Automatic operation The automatic operation is available for the switch that has an A mark on its surface To fully open or close the window completely push down or pull up the switch and release it the switch need not be held The window will automatically open or close all the way To stop the window just push or lift the switch in the opposite direction A light push or pull on the switch will cause the window to open or close until the switch is re leased Instruments and controls 2 55 Auto reverse function AA warna There are some
314. ng Failure to do so could cause the lid to open suddenly during driving SECONDARY REAR HATCH RELEASE The secondary rear hatch release mechanism allows the rear hatch to be opened in the event of a discharged battery etc Push the lever up to open the rear hatch with a suitable tool If you had to open the rear hatch using this lever have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible 3 18 Pre driving checks and adjustments Switch When opening the charge port lid perform one of the following Push the charge port lid opener switch located on the instrument panel or Press and hold the charge port unlock button on the Intelligent Key for more than 1 second NORMAL CHARGE QUICK CHARGE if so equipped Button When opening the charge port lid 2 Put your hand into the under side ofthe lidand CHARGE PORT CAP open until it is in the fully open position 1 The charge port lid will then spring up slightly When opening the charge port cap press the tab When closing the charge port lid and open the cap 1 Slowly move the lid down When the charge port cap is closed to its previ 2 Lock it securely into place ous position it will lock automatically A CAUTION When charging is finished be sure to close the charge port cap If water or dust gets inside the charge port this may cause a malfunction Pre driving checks and adjustments 3 19 Pay particular attention when
315. ng place the EV system in the READY to drive position A CAUTION If the system does not start right away push the power switch to the OFF posi tion and wait 10 seconds before trying again 10 After starting your EV system carefully dis connect the negative cable and then the positive cable 2 3 D and keep the READY to drive position over 20 minutes to charge the 12 volt battery 11 Replace the vent caps if so equipped Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover the vent holes because it may be contami nated with corrosive acid 12 If necessary connect the vehicle to a charg ing station or EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment to charge the Li ion battery See Charge section The vehicle can not be driven until the Li ion battery is charged NOTE If itis not possible to turn the system ON by following this procedure contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer immediately In case of emergency 6 11 IF THE LI ION BATTERY BECOMES COMPLETELY DISCHARGED If the power limitation indicator light E illumi nates the traction motor output is limited result ing in reduced vehicle speed Stop the vehicle in a safe location before the Li ion battery becomes completely discharged and no power is available to drive the vehicle Contact Roadside assis tance see your NISSAN Warranty Information Booklet If possible place the power switch in the OFF position while waiting for assistance to pre
316. ng light 00 Sw ign OT d n Electric shift control system warning light 9 Brake system warning light yellow 10 Low battery charge warning light 11 Headlight warning light 12 Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians VSP system warning light For additional information see Warning indicator lights and audible reminders in the Instruments and controls section Warning and indicator lights The EV Electric Vehicle system uses the follow ing EV Electric Vehicle specific warning and indicator lights 1 Master warning light red 2 Master warning light yellow EV 28 EV Overview APPROACHING VEHICLE SOUND FOR PEDESTRIANS VSP SYSTEM The Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians VSP system is a function that uses sound to alert pedestrians of the presence of the vehicle when it is being driven at a low speed When the vehicle starts to move it produces a sound The sound stops when the vehicle speed is more than 19 MPH 30 km h while accelerating The sound starts when the vehicle speed is less than 16 MPH 25 km h while decelerating The sound stops when the vehicle stops The sound does not stop with the vehicle in the R Reverse position even if the vehicle stops ELECTRIC SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM This vehicle is equipped with an electric shift control system This control system has three features Smooth and easy shift selector operation To place the vehicle in th
317. ng light yellow 2 14 BRAKE warning light red 2 15 Low tire pressure warning light 2 16 Seat belt warning light 2 18 Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC warning light 4 Lx 2 19 Washer switch 2 2 llle 2 40 Rear window wiper and washer SWITCH a Si hose it ee ae Ga RED 2 40 Windshield wiper and washer switch 2 38 Washing ss eom edm teh Ret 7 2 WAXING ss 2m emus ema Y rare ens 7 2 Weights See dimensions and weights 9 6 Wheels and tires lll 8 26 Care of wheels 7 3 Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels 7 3 Wheel tire size ee 9 6 When traveling or registering your vehicle in another country 005 9 7 WindOW S is 2 arde tote Eee 7 3 Cleaningis 2 1 b siempre eee ad 7 3 Power windows sees 2 54 Window washer fluid 8 10 Windshield wiper and washer switch 2 38 WIDE x goe sam aa ka oleae dhe ed 8 13 Pulling up the wiper arm 8 13 Rear window wiper and washer SWITCH ax x ioci esp alae gt ely he 2 40 Rear window wiper blade 8 15 Windshield wiper and washer switch 2 38 Wiper blades 8 13 8 14 Index 10 7 NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES CHARGING INFORMATION 3 methods can be used for recharging the Li ion battery The following NORMAL CHARGE See CH How to normal charge in the CH Charging section TRICKLE CHARGE QUICK CHARGE If
318. ng must be used to receive text message regarding vehicle charge sta tus The remote heater and cooler can adjust the in cabin temperature When the charge connector is discon nected from the vehicle the heater and air conditioner operates using vehicle Li ion battery electric power If the remote heater and air conditioner function and Li ion battery charging are performed at the same time Li ion battery charging will take longer than usual due to the power used to heat or cool the vehicle EV Overview EV 13 Checking Li ion battery charging status The Li ion battery charge status can be checked on the NISSAN CARWINGS Data Center web site via an internet enabled smart phone or per sonal computer EV 14 EV Overview If the Li ion battery is not sufficiently charged you can start charging the Li ion battery via the re mote charge function See Charging related re mote function in the Charging section Operating the climate control system before driving The vehicle heating and air conditioning system can be turned on via remote control with an internet enabled smart phone or personal com puter This allows the interior of the vehicle to be heated or cooled while the vehicle is charging This re duces the load on the Li ion battery while the vehicle is being driven and can help increase the vehicle driving range See Remote climate con trol in the Heater and air conditioner systems section
319. nish Select iPod menu language and then push the ENTER SETTING button Use the TUNE SCROLL control knob to select the pre ferred language DISP button Display of the screen can be canceled by push ing the DISP button You can then listen to music that is being played back If you want to display the screen again either push the DISP button once more or push the FM AM SiriusXM Satellite Radio or CD AUX button CD AUX button Pushing the CD AUX button will switch the dis plays as follows CD iPod USB AUX CD BACK button When the BACK button is pushed it returns to the previous display FM AM SAT radio operation FM AM band select Pushing the radio band select button will change the band as follows AM FM1 FM2 AM SiriusXM SAT band select Pushing the XM band select button will change the band as follows XM1 XM2 XM3 XM1 When the XM band select button is pushed while the power switch is in the ACC or ON position the radio will come on at the channel last played The last channel played will also come on when the PWR button is pushed to ON The satellite radio is not available in Alaska Ha waii and Guam If another audio source is playing when the radio select band button is turned to ON the audio source will automatically be turned off and the last radio channel played will come on When the stereo broadcast signal is weak the radio automatically changes from stereo to m
320. not properly restrained Pre teens and children should be properly re strained in the rear seat if possible Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System never install a rear facing child restraint on the front seat An inflating front air bag could seriously injure or kill your child See Child re straints for details Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 37 AA warne Front seat mounted side impact supple mental air bags and roof mounted cur tain side impact supplemental air bags The side air bags and curtain air bags ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a frontal impact rear impact rollover or lower severity side collision Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents 1 38 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system The seat belts the side air bags and curtain air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat The side air bag and curtain air bag inflate with great force Do not allow anyone to place their hand leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seatback of the front seat or near the side roof rails Do not allow anyone sitting in the front seats or rear outboard seats to extend their hand out of the window or lean against the door Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the previous illustrations When sitting in the rear
321. nside or outside of your vehicle Therefore never touch exposed elec tric wires If the vehicle receives a strong impact to the floor while driving stop the ve hicle in a safe location and check the floor EV 8 EV Overview Leaks or damage to the Li ion battery may result in a fire If you discover them contact emergency services im mediately Since the fluid leak may be lithium manganate from the Li ion bat tery never touch the fluid leak inside or outside the vehicle If the fluid con tacts your skin or eyes wash it off immediately with a large amount of water and receive immediate medical attention to help avoid serious injury If a fire occurs in the EV Electric Ve hicle leave the vehicle as soon as possible Only use a type ABC BC or C fire extinguisher that is meant for use on electrical fires Using a small amount of water or the incorrect fire extinguisher can result in serious in jury or death from electrical shock If your vehicle needs to be towed do it with the front wheels raised If the front wheels are on the ground when towing the traction motor may gener ate electricity This may damage the components of the EV Electric Ve hicle system and cause a fire If you are not able to safely assess the vehicle due to vehicle damage do not touch the vehicle Leave the vehicle and contact emergency services Ad vise 1st responders that this is an elec tric vehicle In the event of an accident that
322. nside the vehicle Do not go inside the vehicle for example to remove or place an item in the passenger compartment Do not open the rear hatch for ex ample to remove or place an item in the cargo area Charging may affect the operation of electric medical device and result in serious personal injury or death CH 2 Charging Make sure there is no water or foreign materials in the charge port charge connector or electrical plug and that they are not damaged or affected by rust or corrosion If any of these con ditions are noticeable do not charge the Li ion battery This may result in a short circuit or electric shock and could cause a fire which may result in serious personal injury or death To avoid serious personal injury or death when the Li ion battery is charg ing be aware of the following precau tions Do not touch the metal contacts of the charge port charge connector or electrical plug Do not touch the vehicle and char ger when there is lightning A light ning strike may back feed into the charger causing damage and pos sible personal injury or death Make sure the charge connector is re moved from the charge port before starting your vehicle If the charge con nector is only partially engaged and the connector latch is unlocked it is possible to place the EV Electric Ve hicle in the READY to drive position Do not plug in or unplug the plug with wet hands and do not stand in w
323. ntally locked inside the vehicle AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS All doors lock automatically when the vehicle speed reaches 15 MPH 24 km h All doors unlock automatically when the power switch is placed in the OFF position The automatic unlock function can be de activated or activated To deactivate or activate the automatic door un lock system perform the following procedure 1 Close all doors 2 Place the power switch in the ON position 3 Within 20 seconds of performing step 2 Push and hold the power door lock switch to the UNLOCK position for more than 5 seconds 4 When activated the hazard warning lights will flash twice When deactivated the hazard warning lights will flash once 5 The power switch must be placed in the OFF and ON position again between each setting change When the automatic door unlock system is deac tivated the doors do not unlock when the power is placed in the OFF position To unlock the door manually use the inside lock knob or the power door lock switch driver s or front passenger s side Pre driving checks and adjustments 3 5 yy KS Og I CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK Child safety rear door locks help prevent the rear doors from being opened accidentally especially when small children are in the vehicle When the levers are in the lock position 1 the rear doors can be opened only from the outside To disengage move the levers to the unlock pos
324. nts and controls for details LI ION BATTERY MAINTENANCE In addition to the regular maintenance recom mended by NISSAN the LEAF requires some special Li ion battery inspections See the NISSAN Warranty Information Booklet for significant limitations exclusions and pos sible voiding of your warranty resulting from failure to have these necessary inspections re pairs and or adjustments performed See the NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide for a detailed explanation of the Li ion battery inspection and intervals EV UNIQUE INFORMATION METERS AND INDICATORS The vehicle has two displays to provide informa tion regarding vehicle operation Upper display Lower display Upper display Master warning lights The master warning lights are located in the upper display The master warning lights illuminate when any warning lights or indicators illuminate in the lower display or when messages are displayed on the dot matrix liquid crystal display For additional information see Master warning light in the Instruments and controls section EV Overview EV 25 ECO indicator This indicator provides instant information about how efficiently the vehicle is being operated You can see how changing your driving style or op eration of vehicle accessories affects power con sumption For additional information see ECO indicator in the Instruments and controls section EV 26 EV Overview E
325. o Sition while the driver s door is open The power switch is in the ACC position Close the driver s door Push the power switch to the OFF position then close the driver s door When closing the door after getting out of the vehicle The KEY is not detected warning appears on the display the outside chime sounds 3 times and the inside warning chime sounds for a few seconds The power switch is in the ACC or ON posi tion Push the power switch to the OFF position When closing the door with the in side lock knob turned to LOCK The outside chime sounds for a few seconds and all the doors unlock The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle or cargo area Carry the Intelligent Key with you When pushing the request switch or the LOCK j button on the Intel ligent Key to lock the door The outside chime sounds for a few seconds The Inte ligent Key is inside the vehicle or a cargo area Carry the Intelligent Key with you A door is not closed securely Close the door securely When pushing the power switch in the READY to drive position The Intelligent Key battery discharge indicator ap pears on the display The Inte ligent Key battery charge is low Replace the battery with a new one See Key battery replacement in the Maintenance and do it yourself section The Key is not detected warning appears on the display and the inside warning chime sounds for a f
326. o sition the occupant or child restraint in a rear seat The air bag system and passenger air bag status light will take a few seconds to register a change in the passenger seat status However if the seat becomes unoccupied the air bag status light will remain off If a malfunction occurs in the front passenger air bag system the supplemental air bag warning light A located in the meter and gauges area will blink Have the system checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer Other supplemental front impact air bag precautions AA wann Do not place any objects on the steer ing wheel pad or on the instrument panel Also do not place any objects between any occupant and the steer ing wheel or instrument panel Such objects may become dangerous pro jectiles and cause injury if the front air bags inflate Do not place objects with sharp edges on the seat Also do not place heavy objects on the seat that will leave per manent impressions in the seat Such objects can damage the seat or occu pant classification sensors weight sensors This can affect the operation of the air bag system and result in serious personal injury Do not use water or acidic cleaners hot steam cleaners on the seat This can damage the seat or occupant clas sification sensors This can also affect the operation of the air bag system and result in serious personal injury 1 44 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system
327. o drive the vehicle in this state and the Li ion battery is close to being completely discharged will be displayed Charge the Li ion battery as soon as possible When the Li ion battery is charged the original display will be restored After the vehicle is charged the displayed driving range is calculated based on the actual average energy consumption of the previous driving The displayed driving range will vary every time the vehicle is fully charged The driving range will increases or de creases when the air conditioner heater or Li ion battery warmer is turned on or off or the vehicle is shifted between D Drive and ECO or when any other acces Sory is turned on or off based on driving Pa o miles et 0 LI ION BATTERY AVAILABLE CHARGE GAUGE The gauge 1 indicates the approximate avail able Li ion battery charge to run the vehicle Charge the Li ion battery before the display reaches the bottom line The low battery charge warning light W illu minates when the Li ion battery available charge gauge is getting low Charge as soon as it is convenient preferably before the display reaches the bottom line When the display reaches the bottom of the display and the low battery charge light illuminated there is a very small reserve of Li ion battery charge remaining NOTE The number of segments illuminated on the Li ion battery available charge gauge is determined by the availabl
328. o remove any slack in the belt 6 Forward facing step 6 Remove any additional slack from the seat belt Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your knee to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt Tighten the tether strap according to the manufacturer s instructions to remove any slack Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system Forward facing step 8 After attaching the child restraint test it be fore you place the child in it Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint near the seat belt path The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch 25 mm from side to side Try to tug it forward and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place If the restraint is not secure tighten the seat belt as necessary or put the restraint in another seat and test it again You may need to try a differ ent child restraint Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles 1 29 9 Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use If the seat belt is not locked repeat steps 2 through 8 10 If the child restraint is installed on the front passenger seat push the power switch to o the ON position The front passenger air bag status light 2 should illuminate If this light does not illuminate see Front passen 9 ger air bag and status light Move the
329. of you Ultimately the driver is responsible for safety Tire type and condition may also affect braking effectiveness When replacing tires install the specified size of tires on all four wheels For detailed information see Wheels and tires in the Mainte nance and do it yourself section of this manual The Anti lock Braking System ABS controls the brakes so the wheels do not lock during hard braking or when braking on slippery surfaces The system detects the rotation speed at each wheel and varies the brake fluid pressure to pre vent each wheel from locking and sliding By preventing each wheel from locking the system helps the driver maintain steering control and helps to minimize swerving and spinning on slip pery surfaces Using the system Depress the brake pedal and hold it down De press the brake pedal with firm steady pressure but do not pump the brakes The ABS will oper ate to prevent the wheels from locking up Steer the vehicle to avoid obstacles AA warninc Do not pump the brake pedal Doing so may result in increased stopping dis tances Self test feature The ABS includes electronic sensors electric pumps hydraulic solenoids and a computer The computer has a built in diagnostic feature that tests the system each time you push the power switch in the READY to drive position and move the vehicle at a low speed in forward or reverse When the self test occurs you may hear a c
330. ol siu bak be ee bok Se de 5 15 Precautions on cruise control 5 15 Cruise control operation 5 15 Increasing power economy 00 5 17 Parking parking on hills leen 5 18 Power steering system 2 00 eee 5 19 Brake system s cs s es i a Soe x e ae ned 5 19 Brake precautions s scorso carana 5 19 Anti lock Braking System ABS 5 21 Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC system 5 22 Hill start assist system aoaaa 5 24 Cold weather driving aa 5 24 Freeing a frozen doorlock 0 5 25 Antifreeze x gred gun he ek ER REA 5 25 12 voltibattery xus RET RERO 5 25 Draining of coolant water ils 5 25 Tire equipment 23 eee ag bur ee RR 5 25 Special winter equipment 5 26 Driving on snow or ice llle 5 26 Freeing a frozen charge portlid 5 26 PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND DRIVING AA wann Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the support of others alone in your vehicle Pets should not be left alone either They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent opera tion of the vehicle Also on hot sunny days temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to people or animals Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting Do no
331. on 9 18 CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS The following are approximate capacities The actual refill capacities may be slightly different When refilling follow the procedure that is described in the Maintenance and do it yourself section to determine the proper refill capacity Capacity approximate Recommended specifications US measure Imp measure Liter Cooling system With reservoir 5 5 8 qt 4 5 8 qt 5 3 Pre diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze Coolant Reservoir 1 2 at 1 2 qt 0 5 blue or equivalent Reduction gear fluid 1 1 2 qt 1 1 4 qt 1 4 Genuine NISSAN Matic Fluid S 1 Refill to the proper oil level according to Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid 2 or Brake fluid the instructions in the Maintenance and equivalent DOT 3 do it yourself section Multi purpose grease NLGI No 2 Lithium soap base Air conditioning system refrigerant HFC 134a R 134a 3 Air conditioning system lubricants ux NISSAN A C System Oil ND OIL11 or equivalent 1 Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic Fluid S Using reduction gear fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic Fluid S will damage the re duction gear which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty 2 Available in mainland US through a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer 8 For additional information see Vehicle identification for air conditioner specification label 9 2 Technical and consumer infor
332. on aural reception TUNE Tuning For AM and FM radio Turn the radio TUNE SCROLL control knob for manual tuning For SiriusXM Satellite Radio Turn the radio TUNE SCROLL control knob to seek channels from all of the categories when any category is not selected Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems 4 37 i44 gt gt SEEK tuning CAT category For AM and FM radio Push the SEEK button M or gt gt I to tune from low to high or high to low frequencies and to stop at the next broadcasting station For SiriusXM Satellite Radio Push the SEEK button 4 or gt to tune to the first channel of the next or previous category SCAN tuning Push the radio SCAN tuning button to tune from low to high frequencies and stop at each broad casting station channel for 5 seconds SCAN is shown on the display Pushing the button again during this 5 second period will stop SCAN tuning and the radio will remain tuned to that station channel If the radio SCAN tuning button is not pushed within 5 seconds SCAN tuning moves to the next station channel to Station memory operations Twelve stations channels can be set for the FM band 6 each for FM1 and FM2 Eighteen chan nels can be set for the SiriusXM Satellite radio 6 each for XM1 XM2 and XM3 if so equipped and six stations can be set for the AM band 1 Choose the radio band using the radio band select button 2 Tune to the
333. on when the accel erator pedal is released the regenerative brake system provides some decelera tion When you put the shift lever in the ECO position models without navigation sys tem or B position models with naviga tion system and take your foot off the accelerator pedal more regenerative brake is applied than in the D Drive po sition Less deceleration is provided by the re generative brake system when the Li ion battery is fully charged Regenerative brake is automatically reduced when the EV Overview EV 9 Li ion battery is fully charged to prevent the Li ion battery from becoming over charged Regenerating brake is also auto matically reduced when the battery tem perature is high low indicated by the red blue zones on the Li ion battery temperature gauge to prevent Li ion bat tery damage The brake pedal should be used to slow or stop the vehicle depending on traffic or road conditions The vehicle brakes are not affected by regenerative brake system operation EV 10 EV Overview NOISE AND VIBRATION You might experience the following noise or vi bration as a normal characteristic of this vehicle Traction motor noise from motor compartment Water pump and radiator fan noise while charg ing Compressor and radiator fan noise when the Climate Ctrl Timer or remote climate control models with navigation system is used Relay operation noise and vibration at start up and shut do
334. on switch on the shift lever To engage Firmly depress the parking brake To release 1 Firmly apply the foot brake 2 Firmly depress the parking brake and it will release 3 Before driving be sure the brake warning light goes out CRUISE CONTROL PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROL If the cruise control system malfunctions it will cancel automatically The SET indicator on the dot matrix crystal display will then blink to warn the driver If the SET indicator on the dot matrix crystal display blinks turn the cruise control MAIN switch off and have the system checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer The SET indicator on the dot matrix crystal display may blink when the cruise control MAIN switch is turned ON while pushing the RESUME ACCELERATE SET COAST or CANCEL switch To properly set the cruise control system perform the following procedure A WARNING Do not use the cruise control when driv ing under the following conditions when it is not possible to keep the vehicle at a set speed jin heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in speed on winding or hilly roads on slippery roads rain snow ice etc in very windy areas Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in an accident ACCEL RES A 1 C CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION RESUME ACCELERATE switch SET COAST switch CANCEL switch MAIN ON OFF switch The cruise control allows driving at
335. one 4 56 Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems record name four three pause two nine pause zero delete redial number phonebook list names call eight oh five four one correction connect phone dial seven four oh one eight previous entry delete dial nine seven two six six dial seven six three oh one go back call five six two eight zero call six six four three seven MANUAL CONTROL While using the Voice Recognition system it is possible to select menu options by using the steering wheel controls instead of speaking voice commands This can be especially helpful if the noise of driving makes it difficult for the Voice Recognition system to accurately interpret com mands The manual control mode does not allow dialing a phone number by digits The user may select an entry from the Phonebook or Recent Calls lists To re activate Voice Recognition exit the manual control mode by pressing and holding the PHONE END button At that time pressing the PHONE SEND 4 button will start the Hands Free Phone System Operating tips To enter manual control mode start the Voice Recognition system and tilt the tuning switch up or down The system will speak Showing Manual Options when manual con trols are initially activated To browse the menu options tilt the tuning switch up or down The system will always speakthe current menu option Depend ing on the
336. one of the following methods Depress the accelerator pedal When the ve hicle attains the preferred speed push and re lease the SET COAST switch Push and hold the RESUME ACCELERATE switch When the vehicle attains the preferred speed release the switch Push then quickly release the RESUME ACCELERATE switch Each time you do this the set speed will increase by about 1 MPH 1 6 km h To reset at a slower cruising speed use one of the following methods Lightly tap the brake pedal When the vehicle attains the preferred speed push the SET COAST switch and release it Push and hold the SET COAST switch Re lease the switch when the vehicle slows down to the preferred speed Push then quickly release the SET COAST switch Each time you do this the set speed will decrease by about 1 MPH 1 6 km h To resume the preset speed push and re lease the RESUME ACCELERATE switch The vehicle will resume the last set cruising speed when the vehicle speed is over 25 MPH 40 km h INCREASING POWER ECONOMY Vehicle range depends on a number of factors Actual vehicle range will vary depending upon speed vehicle load electrical load from vehicle accessories traffic and road conditions NISSAN recommends the following driving habits to help maximize vehicle range Before driving Follow recommended periodic maintenance Keep tires inflated to correct pressure Keep wheels in cor
337. one location C NOTE Some devices require the user to accept connections to other Bluetooth devices If your phone does not connect automati cally to the system consult the phone s Owner s Manual for details on device op eration 4 46 Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems You can connect up to 5 different Bluetooth cellular phones to the in vehicle phone module However you can talk on only one cellular phone at a time Before using the Bluetooth Hands Free Phone System refer to the following notes Set up the wireless connection between a com patible cellular phone and the in vehicle phone module before using the hands free phone sys tem Some Bluetooth enabled cellular phones may not be recognized or work properly Please visit www nissanusa com bluetooth for a recom mended phone list and connecting instructions You will not be able to use a hands free phone under the following conditions Your vehicle is outside of the cellular service area Your vehicle is in an area where it is difficult to receive a cellular signal such as in a tunnel in an underground parking garage near a tall building or in a mountainous area Your cellular phone is locked to prevent it from being dialed When the radio wave condition is not ideal or ambient sound is too loud it may be difficult to hear the other person s voice during a call Do not place the cellular phone in an area
338. oner audio and phone systems 4 15 In cabin microfilter The climate control system is equipped with an in cabin microfilter which collects dirt pollen dust etc To make sure the air conditioner heats defogs and ventilates efficiently replace the filter regularly To replace the filter contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer The filter should be replaced if the air flow decreases significantly or if windows fog up easily when operating the climate con trol system Servicing climate control The climate control system in your NISSAN is charged with a refrigerant designed with the en vironment in mind This refrigerant will not harm the earth s ozone layer Special charging equip ment and lubricant are required when servicing your NISSAN climate control Using improper refrigerants or lubricants will cause severe dam age to your climate control system See Capaci ties and recommended lubricants in the Tech nical and consumer information section for climate control system refrigerant and lubricant recommendations A NISSAN certified LEAF dealer will be able to service your environmentally friendly climate con trol system 4 16 Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems 1 2 3 4 5 Morn N ome MODE I AUTO lt amp o e Li L 11 10 9 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODELS WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM 1 Temperature control button 2 HEAT button 3 Climate Ctrl Timer
339. onic Shift Control System in the Starting and Driving section HEATED SEAT SWITCH warne Do not use or allow occupants to use the seat heater if you or the occupants can not monitor elevated seat temperatures or have an inability to feel pain in those body parts in contact with the seat Use of the seat heater by such people could result in serious injury A CAUTION Do not use the seat heater for ex tended periods or when no one is us ing the seat Do not put anything on the seat which insulates heat such as a blanket cushion seat cover etc Otherwise the seat may become overheated Do not place anything hard or heavy on the seat or pierce it with a pin or simi lar object This may result in damage to the heater Any liquid spilled on the heated seat should be removed immediately with a dry cloth When cleaning the seat never use gasoline thinner or any similar mate rials If any abnormalities are found or the heated seat does not operate turn the switch off and have the system checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer Front Instruments and controls 2 47 The front seats and the rear outboard seats can be warmed by built in heaters The switches lo cated on the center console and at the side of the front passenger seatback can be operated inde pendently of each other 1 Place the power switch in the ON position 2 Push the LO or HI position of the switch as desired depending on
340. onitoring system TPMS 5 2 Luggage side hook less 2 54 M Maintenance leen 8 11 12 volt battery sss ese 8 11 General maintenance 8 2 Indicators for maintenance 2 34 Inside vehicle leen 8 3 Maintenance precautions 8 5 Maintenance requirements 8 2 Outside vehicle 8 2 Seat belt maintenance 1 14 Manual front seat adjustment 1 3 Map lights xem 2 a 80 2 57 10 4 Index Mechanical key Intelligent Key system 3 3 Meters and gauges 000 2 5 ijo creek ga rales ab ny fai lw ed oa 3 22 Inside rearview mirror 3 22 Outside mirrors ls 3 23 Vanity MirrOr is ou ee eS 3 24 Motors 3344 ai e card ae a 5 10 9 6 Before starting system 5 10 Motor compartment 000 8 7 N NISSAN Intelligent Key system 3 6 5 7 Key operating range of the door lock unlock function 00 3 8 Key operation sels 3 9 NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System 2 37 Normal charge sos sa s wee ee ed CH 9 Homecharge esses CH 9 Occasional charge CH 9 Public charges ss ss m CH 9 o Odometer o sek eee sx 2 6 Off road recovery 0 5 5 Oll aiid RC ae ed ahd 9 2 Capacities and recommended l bricants six Bie Gs ech od Re 9m s 9 2 Opening rearhatch 3 10 Outside air temperature s 2 10 Outside
341. ons are shown on the Tire and Loading Information label under the Cold Tire Pressure heading The Tire and Loading Information label is affixed to the driver side cen ter pillar Tire pressures should be checked regu larly because Most tires naturally lose air over time Tires can lose air suddenly when driven over potholes or other objects or if the vehicle strikes a curb while parking The tire pressures should be checked when the tires are cold The tires are considered COLD after the vehicle has been parked for 3 or more hours or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km at moderate speeds The TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert also provides visual and audible signals outside the vehicle for inflating the tires to the recommended COLD tire pressure See TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert in the Starting and driving section Incorrect tire pressure including under in flation may adversely affect tire life and vehicle handling AA warninc Improperly inflated tires can fail sud denly and cause an accident The Gross Vehicle Weight rating GVWR is located on the F M V S S certification label The vehicle weight capacity is indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label Do not load your vehicle beyond this capacity Overloading your vehicle may result in reduced tire life unsafe operating con ditions due to premature tire failure or unfavorable handling characteristics and could also lead to a serious acci dent
342. ontrols 2 25 16 Li ion battery low charge warning This indicator appears when the Li ion battery is getting low The low battery charge warning light and the master warning light yellow also illumi nate Charge the Li ion battery as soon as pos sible The i symbol is shown on the dot matrix liquid crystal display this indicates that further information is available on the navigation display Check the navigation display for further informa tion and instructions 17 Power limitation warning This display appears when the Li ion battery ca pacity is getting too low to move the vehicle or if there is any reason to limit traction power Li ion battery low or high temperature etc The power limitation indicator light and the master warning light yellow also illuminate The i symbol is shown on the dot matrix liquid crystal display This indicates that further information is available on the navigation display Check the navigation display for further information and instructions 18 DC DC converter warning This warning appears if the DC DC converter system is not functioning properly The 12 volt battery charge warning red light also and the master warning light illuminate Stop the vehicle 2 26 Instruments and controls in a safe location and contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer 19 Apply parking brake warning This warning appears if the DC DC converter system is not functioning properly after the Stop t
343. operation of the device LIGHTS Front parking light Headlight low beam Front turn signal light Map light Ceiling light Front fog light if so equipped Headlight high beam High mounted stop light Rear combination light stop tail turn signal back up light rear side marker 10 License plate light 11 Cargo light OMNOTNRON Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash A temperature difference between the inside and the outside of the lens causes the fog This is not a malfunction If large drops of water collect inside the lens contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer LDI2229 Maintenance and do it yourself 8 21 HEADLIGHTS The headlight high beam is a semi sealed beam type that uses a replaceable headlight halogen B A CAUTION uj Do not leave the bulb out of the head light reflector for a long period of time V Vy Dust moisture smoke etc entering the headlight body may affect bulb performance Type B High pressure halogen gas is sealed Type A Disconnect the battery negative cable before inside the halogen bulb The bulb may Disconnect the battery negative cable before replacing bulbs break if the glass envelope is replacing bulbs Replacing Halogen headlight high beam ZA scratched or the bulb is dropped 1 Remove the connector 1 Onlytouchthe base when handling the 1 Remove the connector 2 Turn
344. or are extremely deteriorated the VDC system may not operate properly This could adversely affect vehicle handling performance and the amp warning may flash or may il luminate If brake related parts such as brake pads rotors and calipers are not NISSAN recommended or are ex tremely deteriorated the VDC system may not operate properly and may illuminate If traction motor control related parts are not NISSAN recommended or are extremely deteriorated the amp may illuminate When driving on extremely inclined surfaces such as higher banked cor ners the VDC system may not operate properly and the warning may illu minate Do not drive on these types of roads When driving on an unstable surface such as a turntable ferry elevator or ramp the amp warning may illuminate This is not a malfunction Restart the EV Electric Vehicle system after driv ing onto a stable surface If wheels or tires other than the NISSAN recommended ones are used the VDC system may not operate prop erly and the warning may illumi nate The VDC system is not a substitute for winter tires or tire chains on a snow covered road Starting and driving 5 23 HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM AA warna Never rely solely on the hill start assist system to prevent the vehicle from moving backward on a hill Always drive carefully and attentively Depress the brake pedal when the vehicle is stopped on a steep hill Be especial
345. or more details Special Number For dialing up to 24 digits or any special charac ters say Special Number When the system acknowledges the command the system will prompt you to speak the number Redial Use the Redial command to call the last number that was dialed The system acknowledges the command re peats the number and begins dialing If a redial number does not exist the system announces There is no number to redial and ends the VR session Call Back Use the Call Back command to dial the number of the last incoming call within the vehicle The system acknowledges the command re peats the number and begins dialing If a call back number does not exist the system announces There is no number to call back and ends the VR session During a call During a call there are several command options available Press the 44 button on the steering wheel to mute the receiving voice and enter com mands Help The system announces the available commands Cancel Quit The system announces Can cel ends the VR session and returns to the call Send Use the Send command to enter numbers or during a call For example if you were directed to dial an extension by an automated system Say Send one two three four The system acknowledges the command and sends the tones associated with the numbers 4 52 Heater air
346. ose Store The system confirms the name location and number Delete Entry Use the Delete Entry command to erase one entry from the phonebook After the system rec ognizes the command speak the name to delete or say List Names to choose an entry List Names Use the List Names command to hear all the names in the phonebook The system recites the phonebook entries but does not include the actual phone numbers When the playback of the list is complete the system goes back to the main menu Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems 4 53 You can stop the playback of the list at any time by pressing the button on the steering wheel The system ends the VR session Phonebook phones with automatic phonebook download function NOTE The Transfer Entry command is not avail able when the vehicle is moving Main Menu Phonebook Main Menu Speak a Name List Names Record Name For phones that support automatic download of the phonebook PBAP Bluetooth profile the Phonebook command is used to manage en tries in the vehicle phonebook You can say the name of an entry at this menu to initiate dialing of that entry The phonebook stores up to 1000 names for each phone connected to the system When a phone is connected to the system the phonebook is automatically downloaded to the vehicle This feature allows you to access your phonebook from the Bl
347. ose Rr ka ee Bat he ea Seat ae ala 3 2 NISSAN Intelligent Keys lisse 3 2 bon C 3 8 Locking with Mechanical key 3 4 Locking with inside lock knob 3 4 Locking with power door lock switch 3 5 Automatic doorlocks so e e oea cado cernes es 3 5 Child safety rear door lock sss 3 6 NISSAN Intelligent Key system 3 6 NISSAN Intelligent Key operating range of the door lock unlock function ls 3 8 Door locks unlocks precaution 3 8 NISSAN Intelligent Key operation 3 9 12 volt battery saver system ss 3 10 Wamingsignals llle 3 11 Troubleshooting guide i n 3 12 How to use remote keyless entry function 3 13 Hood 2c anek ae thea tame dae wed eee ead 3 16 Rear hatch s sine meus RE REOR eR RUE EUR n 3 17 Secondary rear hatch release LL 3 18 Charge portlid 2e 3 18 Opening charge port lid 0 3 18 Charge portiGaps zx ee vm E Eg We 3 19 Tilt steering column llle 3 20 Tiltoperation 5 3 20 SUN VISOIS zu xo wh Ye oe we Pele SES 3 21 Card holder drivers side only LL 3 21 MitfOlS xu Ex RIGEEE RAE ERE RE 3 22 Inside rearview mirror lees 3 22 Outside miifors 2 299 RR X 3 23 Vanity MINON 5 se a t e a m hw DA dre inn 3 24 KEYS A key number plate is supplied with your keys Record the key number and keep
348. ot connected correctly Confirm the electrical plug is connected correctly trickle charge only The charge connector is not connected cor rectly Confirm the charge connector is connected correctly Immediate charge cannot be performed Charging timer has been set Turn off the charging timer See Charging timer Charging does not start because the charge amount has been set to 80 and the Li ion battery is already charged to more than 80 When the charge percentage in the long life mode is set to 80 the Li ion battery cannot be charged more than 80 Confirm the charge percentage set in the long life mode Change the charging percentage to the desired charge setting CH 38 Charging Symptom Possible cause Possible solution Charging timer cannot be performed The charge cable is not connected Connect the charge cable The time on the clock is wrong The charging timer function does not start charging based on the clock located on the upper dis play Confirm that the date and time shown on the charging timer screen are the same as the GPS time and date If the 12 volt battery is discharged or if the Li ion battery is disconnected the time setting must be updated There must be a GPS signal to adjust the timer setting clock The immediate charge switch has been pushed Charging timer does not operate when immediate charge is selected Charging timer has not b
349. ot indicative of any defect in your Li ion battery NISSAN estimates that battery capacity will be ap proximately 80 of original capacity after five years although this is only an esti mate and this percentage may vary and could be significantly lower depending on individual vehicle and Li ion battery usage The Li ion battery has limited service life and when its charging capacity falls be low a specific level the EV system warn ing light will illuminate Owners should bring their vehicle in for inspection and possible battery replacement The Li ion battery has a limited service life Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for information about recycling or disposal of the Li ion battery Do not at tempt to recycle or dispose of the Li ion battery yourself DRIVING WITH A DISCHARGED LI ION BATTERY When a destination is set in the navigation sys tem that exceeds the available vehicle range the navigation system automatically searches the lo cation of nearby charging stations When the nearby charging station locations are displayed charge the Li ion battery as soon as possible models with navigation system Warning lights illuminate on the instrument panel and messages are displayed on the dot matrix liquid crystal display to inform you that the Li ion battery charge is low Instructions are also dis played on the navigation system screen to direct you to nearby charging stations models with navigation syst
350. our local regulations REDUCTION GEAR FLUID When checking or replacement is required we recommend a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for servicing A CAUTION Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic Fluid S Do not mix with other fluids Using reduction gear fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic Fluid S will damage the reduction gear which is not covered by the NISSAN new ve hicle limited warranty Maintenance and do it yourself 8 9 BRAKE FLUID For additional brake fluid information see Ca pacities and recommended lubricants in the Technical and consumer information section of this manual A WARNING Use only new fluid from a sealed con tainer Old inferior or contaminated fluid may damage the brake system The use of improper fluids can damage the brake system and affect the vehi cle s stopping ability Clean the filler cap before removing Brake fluid is poisonous and should be stored carefully in marked containers out of the reach of children A CAUTION Do not spill the fluid on any painted sur faces This will damage the paint If fluid is spilled immediately wash the surface with water 8 10 Maintenance and do it yourself WINDOW WASHER FLUID Check the fluid level in the reservoir If the fluid is below the MIN line 1 or the brake warning light illuminates add Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 fluid up to the MAX line If fluid must be added fre
351. over along the rear seat back Remove the cargo cover by pulling either the left or right side backward away from the pillar STOWING GOLF BAGS Normally two standard golf bags can be stowed in the cargo area Insert the top of the golf bag into right side of the cargo area 1 then rotate the bag backward 2 Insert the top of the 2nd golf bag into right side of the cargo area 3 and stow the bottom of golf bag forward all the way 4 In some cases you may not be able to stow two golf bags in your vehicle depending on their sizes or types Instruments and controls 2 53 pA IN LUGGAGE SIDE HOOK A CAUTION Do not apply a total load of more than 4 Ib 2 kg to the hook Doing so may cause the hook to break The hook is located at the side of the luggage room Use the hook to secure the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment EVSE fl 2 54 Instruments and controls WINDOWS POWER WINDOWS wann Make sure that all passengers have their hands etc inside the vehicle while it is in motion and before closing the windows Use the window lock switch to prevent unexpected use of the power windows Do not leave children unattended in side the vehicle They could unknow ingly activate switches or controls and become trapped in the window Unat tended children could become in volved in serious accidents The power windows operate when the power switch is in the ON position or for about 45 seco
352. ower switch is in the ACC or ON position and if the power switch is pushed to the READY to drive position with the brake pedal depressed while the charge connector is inserted to the vehicle Remove the charge connector 13 Electric shift control system warning This message appears if there is malfunction in the electric shift control system This message appears when the parking brake is not applied even after the vehicle has been parked The master warning light red also illu minates and the chime sounds Apply parking brake The message in the dot matrix display turns off and the chime stops Have the system checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer 14 Shift control system T M warning This warning appears if there is a malfunction in the electric shift control system but operation of the electric shift control is still possible The mas ter warning yellow light also illuminates and the chime sounds When this occurs check the shift position indicator by the shift lever or dot matrix crystal display in the meter to make sure that shifting has been performed properly Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer as soon as pos sible 15 Shift position warning This warning appears if the system cannot detect the shift position Make sure the vehicle is placed in a position properly The master warning light red also illuminates and the chime sounds Check the shift position of the vehicle Instruments and c
353. part when removing or resetting the support rod Avoid direct con tact with the metal parts because they may be hot immediately after the EV Electric Vehicle system has been stopped When closing the hood 1 Return the support rod to its original position 2 Slowly move the hood down to latch the lock 3 Push the hood down to lock the hood se curely into place REAR HATCH AA owarnine Always make sure that the rear hatch has been closed securely to prevent it from opening while driving Do not drive with the rear hatch open Make sure that all passengers have their hands etc inside the vehicle be fore closing the rear hatch To open the rear hatch unlock it and push the rear hatch opener switch Pull up the rear hatch to open The rear hatch can be unlocked by Pushing the rear hatch request switch if so equipped See Intelligent Key system earlier in this section Pushing the UNLOCK gj button on the Intelligent Key if so equipped See Intelligent Key system earlier in this section Pushing the UNLOCK gj button on the remote controller if so equipped See Intelli gent Key system earlier in this section Pushing the power door lock switch to the UNLOCK position Pre driving checks and adjustments 3 17 CHARGE PORT LID OPENING CHARGE PORT LID A CAUTION Make sure that the charge port lid is completely closed and latched before drivi
354. peration of the occu pant classification sensors No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of the seat belt system This may affect the front air bag system Tampering with the seat belt system may result in serious personal injury Work on and around the front air bag system should be done by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer Installation of electrical equipment should also be done by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer The Supplemental Restraint System SRS wiring harnesses should not be modified or discon nected Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the air bag sys tem A cracked windshield should be re placed immediately by a qualified re pair facility A cracked windshield could affect the function of the supple mental air bag system The SRS wiring harness connectors are yellow and orange for easy identification When selling your vehicle we request that you inform the buyer about the front air bag system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner s Manual RSs 7 He FRONT SEAT MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG AND ROOF MOUNTED CURTAIN SIDE IMPACT SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS The side air bags are located in the outside of the seatback of the front seats The curtain air bags are located in the side roof rails These systems are designed to meet voluntary guidelines to help reduce the risk of injury to
355. portant information concerning the following systems Driver and passenger supplemental front impact air bag NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System Front seat mounted side impact supplemental air bag Roof mounted curtain side impact supplemen tal air bag Seat belt with pretensioner Supplemental front impact air bag system The NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System can help cushion the impact force to the head and chest of the driver and front passenger in certain frontal collisions Front seat mounted side impact supple mental air bag system This system can help cushion the impact force to the chest and pelvic area of the driver and front passenger in certain side impact collisions The side air bag is de signed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted 1 34 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system Roof mounted curtain side impact supple mental air bag system This system can help cushion the impact force to the head of occu pants in front and rear outboard seating positions in certain side impact collisions The curtain air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted These supplemental restraint systems are de signed to supplement the crash protection pro vided by the driver and passenger seat belts and are not a substitute for them Seat belts should always be correctly worn and the occupant should be seated a suitable distance away from the steering wheel instru
356. position for more than 2 weeks the remote charge function can no longer be used until power switch is in ON position Charging CH 39 Symptom Possible cause Possible solution Normal charge stops in the middle of charging There is no power coming from the outlet There may have been a electrical power failure or the breaker may have failed Charging will resume when the power source is reset The charge cable has been disconnected Check that the charge cable has not been disconnected The release switch has been pressed If the charge connector button is pressed for a long period of time charging will be stopped Both the normal charge connector and the quick charge connector were connected at the same time If the normal charge connector and the quick charge connector are connected at the same time charging will be stopped Charging timer end time has been reached When charging timer is set and the charge end time is reached charging will be stopped even if the Li ion battery is not fully charged The temperature of the Li ion battery is too hot or too cold to charge Confirm the Li ion battery temperature by checking the Li ion battery temperature gauge If the gauge indicates the Li ion battery is too hot red zone or too cold blue zone charging is not pos sible Allow the Li ion battery to cool or warm up before charging See Li ion battery temperature gauge in the 2
357. pressing OK you consent to the trans mission and use of your vehicle data See Owner s Manual or NISSAN Owner s portal webpage for terms and details If you press OK your vehicle will transmit data as designed in connection with the vehicle telematics system If you press Decline your vehicle will not transmit data However the telematics features refer enced above and perhaps others will not be available to you The vehicle s static navigation system will remain operational and you will be able to access your radio and climate controls Telematics features are dependent on cellular data transmission Some areas may have limited or no cellular connectivity resulting in a loss or interruption of data transmission and as a result certain features may be temporarily unavailable Even if areas with good signal reception cellular connectivity can be adversely affected by things such as tall buildings apartments tunnels un derground parking mountainous areas etc Even if the signal strength bar of the in vehicle data communication module indicates good recep tion connectivity may be disrupted This does not indicate a malfunction Operate the system again after a few minutes to restore connectivity CAR WINGS telematics features are offered as a convenience to the vehicle owner NISSAN is not responsible for and owner assumes all risk of interruptions in service or errors based on incom plete or inaccurate data CARW
358. r strap is damaged Top tether anchor point locations LATCH rigid mounted attachment 9 Do not allow cargo to contact the top Anchor points are located on the back side of the When installing a child restraint carefully read tether strap when it is attached to the seatback and follow the instructions in this manual and top tether anchor Properly secure the Cs those supplied with the child restraint cargo so it does not contact the top The child restraint top tether strap must be used tether strap Cargo that is not properly when installing child restraints with the LATCH secured or that contacts the top tether lower anchor attachments or seat belts strap may damage the top tether strap R during a collision Your child could be If you have any questions when installing a seriously injured or killed in a collision top tether strap consult your NISSAN cer if the child restraint top tether strap is tified LEAF dealer for details damaged 1 20 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LATCH Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in Child safety and Child restraints earlier in this sec tion before installing a child restraint Follow these steps to install a rear facing child restraint using the LATCH system 1 Position the child restraint on the seat Always follow the child restraint manufacturer s instructions Rear facing webbing mount
359. r batter ies braking and electrical systems Other elec tronic modules record information concerning driving conditions including idling braking ac celeration trip and other related data information about your use of the car and its features such as air conditioner or headlight usage diagnostic trouble codes vehicle charging vehicle speed direction and or location Some of this data is stored by the vehicle for use during vehicle servicing Other data concerning your vehicle s operation and performance is wire lessly transmitted by cellular connection through the vehicle onboard telematics system upon ve hicle start up or at other intervals to NISSAN This data may be used by NISSAN for various purposes including to provide you with CAR WINGS services see LEAF Navigation System Owner s Manual for details troubleshooting evaluation of your vehicle s quality functionality and performance analysis and research by NISSAN designed to among other things opti mize performance of future electric vehicles in cluding improvements in future battery life to 9 16 Technical and consumer information offer you new or additional products or services and as otherwise may be required by law Such data may be shared with NISSAN s parents sub sidiaries affiliates successors or assignees au thorized NISSAN certified LEAF dealers NIS SAN s marketing partners your fleet company if your vehicle is a fleet vehicle your r
360. r function After this operation has been performed the indicator turns off and the Climate Ctrl Timer function will be turned off The start and stop time settings are not deleted even if the Climate Ctrl Timer function is turned off 4 22 Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems If OFF is selected for a day of the week the Climate Ctrl timer will not operate on that day The system will wait until the next charging timer set to perform charging While the Climate Ctrl Timer operates the Cli mate Ctrl Timer indicator and the charging sta tus indicator lights flash If the Climate Ctrl Timer is set to activate the Climate Ctrl Timer indicator illuminates If the timer charge function and the Climate Ctrl Timer are in operation at the same time due to an overlap of the timer settings either function can be set to be preferentially provided with electric power For the details of Timer Priority settings refer to separate LEAF Navigation System Owner s Manual The temperature in the passenger compartment may not be comfortable if entering the vehicle too soon before or too long after the scheduled time of departure Air conditioning is limited to the capacity of the electric power when the charge connector is connected Therefore the temperature may not reach the factory default setting due to limita tions in air conditioning performance if ambient temperature is excessively high or low or if the charg
361. r light 12 Dot matrix liquid crystal display Odometer twin trip odometer Trip computer Shift position indicator Indicator for timer 13 Driving range 14 Li ion battery available charge gauge 15 Li ion battery capacity level gauge Instruments and controls 2 5 SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer indicates the vehicle speed in miles per hour MPH or kilometers per hour km h 2 6 Instruments and controls 120 miles 0 0 zd Odometer twin trip odometer The odometer 1 and twin trip odometer 2 are displayed on the dot matrix liquid crystal display when the power switch is in the ON or READY to drive position The odometer records the total distance the ve hicle has been driven The twin trip odometer records the distance of individual trips Changing the display Pushing the TRIP switch 3 located on the left side of the combination meter panel changes the display as follows TRIP A TRIP B TRIP A For information about the dot matrix liquid crystal display see Dot matrix liquid crystal display Resetting the trip odometer Pushing the TRIP switch 3 for approximately 1 second resets the trip odometer to zero LI ION BATTERY TEMPERATURE GAUGE The gauge indicates the temperature of the Li ion battery The temperature of the Li ion battery is within the normal range when the display is within the zone shown in the illustra
362. r low frequency can bend around objects and skip along the ground In addition the signals can be bounced off the ionosphere and bent back to earth Because of these characteristics AM signals are also sub ject to interference as they travel from transmitter to receiver Fading Occurs while the vehicle is passing through freeway underpasses or in areas with many tall buildings It can also occur for several seconds during ionospheric turbulence even in areas where no obstacles exist Static Caused by thunderstorms electrical power lines electric signs and even traffic lights SATELLITE RADIO RECEPTION When the satellite radio is used for the first time or the battery has been replaced the satellite radio may not work properly This is not a mal function Wait more than 10 minutes with satellite radio ON and the vehicle outside of any metal or large building for satellite radio to receive all of the necessary data No satellite radio reception is available and NO SAT is displayed when the SAT band option is selected unless optional satellite receiver and antenna are installed and a SiriusXM Satellite Radio service subscription is active Satellite ra dio is not available in Alaska Hawaii and Guam Satellite radio performance may be affected if cargo carried on the roof blocks the satellite radio signal If possible do not put cargo over the satellite antenna A build up of ice on the satellite radio antenna ca
363. r serial number 9 8 Tire and Loading information label 5 i 346bege dex ers 8 27 9 9 Vehicle identification number VIN 9 7 LATCH system sess 1 18 License plate Installing front license plate 9 9 Light niee dee deo ER ah ds 1 48 Air bag warning light 1 48 Bulb replacement ss 8 21 Ceiling light cmm 2 57 Fog light switch lcs 2 45 Headlights bulb replacement 8 22 Headlight switch s 2 42 Indicatorlights iren 2 19 Interior lights cesse 2 56 Map lights sss Rm 2 57 Replacement sss 8 21 Warning lights ss 2 13 Light reminder warning 2 25 Lights Exterior and interior light replacement llle 8 23 Er ionibattery uet EV 2 Li ion battery available charge gauge 2 9 Li ion battery capacity level gauge 2 10 Index 10 3 Li ion battery status check CH 31 Li ion battery temperature gauge 2 7 Li ion battery warmer iss EV 5 Limited power 1 ee 2 33 Loading information See vehicle loading information 0 000 08 9 10 LOCK ee pe eee teo gor ee an 3 5 Automatic door locks 3 5 Doorlocks eeu a 3 3 Power door lock less 3 3 Rear hatchlock 3 17 Long lif mode scene CH 26 Low tire pressure warning light 2 16 Low tire pressure warning system See tire pressure m
364. r the vehicle to stay in the appro priate driving lane If you decide that it is not safe to return the vehicle to the road surface based on vehicle road or traffic conditions gradually slow the vehicle to a stop in a safe place off the road RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS Rapid air pressure loss or a blow out can occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged due to hitting a curb or pothole Rapid air pressure loss can also be caused by driving on under inflated tires Rapid air pressure loss can affect the handling and stability of the vehicle especially at highway speeds Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by maintain ing the correct air pressure and visually inspect the tires for wear and damage See Wheels and tires in the Maintenance and do it yourself section of this manual If a tire rapidly loses air pressure or blows out while driving maintain control of the vehicle by following the procedure below Please note that this procedure is only a general guide The ve hicle must be driven as appropriate based on the conditions of the vehicle road and traffic 5 6 Starting and driving AA wann The following actions can increase the chance of losing control of the vehicle if there is a sudden loss of tire air pressure Losing control of the vehicle may cause a collision and result in personal injury The vehicle generally moves or pulls in the direction of the flat tire Do not rapidly apply
365. r using Emergency Tire Sealant to repair a minor tire puncture take your vehicle to a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer to in spect and repair or replace the tire The Emergency Tire Sealant cannot permanently seal a punctured tire Continuing operation of the vehicle without a permanent tire repair can lead to a crash Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol tire sealant into the tires as this may cause a malfunction of the tire pres sure sensors If you used the Emergency Tire Sealant to repair a minor tire puncture your NISSAN certified LEAF dealer will also need to replace the TPMS sensor in addition to repairing or replacing the tire NISSAN recommends using only NISSAN Genuine Emergency Tire Sealant provided with your vehicle Other tire sealants may damage the valve stem seal which can cause the tire to lose air pressure In case of emergency 6 9 JUMP STARTING To start your EV system with a booster battery the instructions and precautions below must be followed Jump starting provides power to the 12 volt sys tem to allow the electrical systems to operate The electrical systems must be operating to allow the Li ion battery to be charged Jump starting does not charge the Li ion battery The Li ion battery must be charged before the vehicle can be driven 6 10 AA wann If done incorrectly jump starting can lead to a 12 volt battery explosion re sulting in severe injury or death It could also damage your
366. re quires body repair and painting the vehicle should be delivered to a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer to have the Li ion battery pack and high volt age parts such as the inverter includ ing the wiring harness removed prior to painting Li ion battery packs ex posed to heat in the paint booth will experience capacity loss Damaged Li ion battery packs may also pose safety risks to untrained mechanics and re pair personnel EMERGENCY SHUT OFF SYSTEM The emergency shut off system is activated and the high voltage system automatically turns off in the following conditions Front and side collisions in which the air bags are deployed Certain rear collisions Certain EV Electric Vehicle system malfunc tions For the above collisions and certain other EV Electric Vehicle system malfunctions the READY to drive indicator light will turn off See Warning indicator lights and audible reminders in the Instruments and controls section The emergency shut off activates for the above collisions to minimize risk of an event that could cause injury or an accident If the emergency shut off system activates the EV system may not be switched to READY to drive position contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer Even if the power switch is switched to READY to drive position the system may shut off suddenly Therefore drive cautiously to the nearest NISSAN certified LEAF dealer or contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dea
367. re Sealant provided with your vehicle Other tire sealants may damage the valve stem seal which can cause the tire to lose air pressure Starting and driving 5 3 A CAUTION The TPMS may not function properly when the wheels are equipped with tire chains or the wheels are buried in snow Do not place metalized film or any metal parts antenna etc on the win dows This may cause poor reception of the signals from the tire pressure sensors and the TPMS will not func tion properly Some devices and transmitters may temporarily interfere with the operation of the TPMS and cause the low tire pressure warning light to illu minate Some examples are Facilities or electric devices using similar radio frequencies that are near the vehicle Ifa transmitter set to similar frequencies is being used in or near the vehicle Ifa computer or similar equipment or a DC AC converter is being used in or near the vehicle 5 4 Starting and driving FCC Notice For USA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference re ceived including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly ap proved by the party responsible for compli ance could void the user s authority to op erate the equipment For Canada
368. reas con sult a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer Appearance and care 7 7 NOTES 7 8 Appearance and care 8 Maintenance and do it yourself Maintenance requirement 0 004 8 2 Scheduled maintenance 8 2 General maintenance lise 8 2 Where to go for service 0 000008 8 2 General maintenance llle 8 2 Explanation of maintenance items 8 2 Maintenance precautions ceres 8 5 Motor compartment check locations 8 7 Cooling system 0000 eee eee 8 7 Checking coolant level less 8 8 Changingcoolant llle 8 9 Reduction gear fluid ccce 8 9 Brake fluid iz ies ey as RR tea 8 10 Window washer fluid 0 000000 8 10 12 volt Battery s wo sem ee eA ae ee a 8 11 Jump Starting sa see oe ER Se x 8 13 Windshield wiper blades 00 00 8 13 Cleaning eas th id th deed i pa n aedi we dotted 8 13 Replacing i esos ee said gee ee xu 8 13 Rear window wiper blade iren 8 15 Brakes uem Ea ae 8 15 Brake pad wear warning llle 8 15 EUSeS usur dain eosin eigo amp e dx ce ne ae x 8 16 Motor compartment leen 8 16 Passenger compartment 0 8 18 Nissan Intelligent Key battery replacement 8 19 Lights iu uu ER P Se REESE e 8 21 HeadlightS 0 emp oats xg eee 8 8 22 Exterior and interior lights 8 23 Wheels and tires sos sace es l
369. rect alignment Pre heat or pre cool the interior cabin while the vehicle is charging Remove unnecessary cargo from the vehicle While driving Drive in ECO mode In the ECO position more regenerative brake is applied when the accelerator pedal is released in comparison to the D Drive position and more power is provided to the Li ion battery The ECO position helps reduce power con sumption by reducing acceleration when compared to the same accelerator pedal position in the D Drive position The ECO position reduces the power pro vided to the heater and air conditioner sys tem Drive at a constant speed Maintain cruising speeds with a constant accelerator positions or by using cruise control when appropriate Accelerate slowly and smoothly Gently press and release the accelerator pedal for accelera tion and deceleration Drive at moderate speeds on the highway Avoid frequent stopping and braking Maintain a safe distance behind other vehicles Turn off the air conditioner heater when it is not necessary Select a moderate temperature setting for heat ing or cooling to help reduce power consump tion Use the air conditioner heater and close win dows to reduce drag when cruising at highway speed Release the accelerator pedal to slow down and do not apply the brakes when traffic and road conditions allow This vehicle is equipped with a regenerative brake system The pr
370. reful when moving to the right Using only this mirror could cause an accident Use the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder to properly judge distances to other objects The outside mirror control switch is located on the armrest The outside mirror will operate only when the power switch is in the ACC or ON position Turn the switch right or left to select the right or left side mirror then adjust the mirror using the control switch 2 Defrosting outside mirrors if so equipped The outside mirrors will be heated when the rear window defroster switch is operated See Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch in the Instruments and controls section Pre driving checks and adjustments 3 23 Folding outside mirrors VANITY MIRROR Fold the outside mirror by pushing it toward the To use the front vanity mirror pull down the sun rear of the vehicle visor and pull up the cover 3 24 Pre driving checks and adjustments 4 Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems Rearview monitor if so equipped 4 2 How to read the displayed lines 4 2 Difference between predicted and actual distahCesS ood os RU ERR Rx eee xe d 4 3 Adjusting the screen 2 2 else 4 5 Operating tips crar eos eae a Dawe ed 4 5 VONIS TP bate BP ee Boel SG ae ed 4 6 Center Venits s ci a vue ba pt v oe 4 6 Sid VSnt8 andet 5 bute S d dete d dee 3 4 6 Climate control system llle 4 7 Au
371. rge correctly and may damage the Li ion battery Trickle charging is performed using an AC 110 120 volt 15A dedicated electrical outlet using the EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment provided with the vehicle The genuine NISSAN EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment charging equipment or trickle charge cable performs a communication the bottom of the luggage board If the function with the vehicle before Li ion charging case suddenly becomes loose it may starts If this communication does not occur cause serious injury or death because other equipment is used the Li ion battery will not charge lt Pass the lower side belt of the EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment case securely through the fastener on CH 12 Charging Safety cap To start trickle charging You can pass a rope through the hole on the control box in order to hang it up while the Li ion battery is charging 1 Push the P Park position switch to place the vehicle in the P Park position and apply the parking brake When charging the Li ion battery place the power switch in the OFF position When the power switch is in the ON position the Li ion battery will not start charging Open the charge port lid See Charge port lid in the Pre driving checks and adjust ments section Charge connector 9 Release button 4 Take out the EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment or trickle charge cab
372. rgo the subtracted weight of occupants from the load limit VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY Do not exceed the load limit of your vehicle shown as The combined weight of occupants and cargo on the Tire and Loading Information label Do not exceed the number of occupants shown as Seating Capacity on the Tire and Loading Information label To get the combined weight of occupants and cargo add the weight of all occupants then add the total luggage weight Examples are shown in the following illustration Steps for determining correct load limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX Ibs on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs Example Occupants Load limit 1 400 Ib 640 kg 150 Ib x 2 300 Ib 70 kg 135 kg Occupants Load limit 150 lb x 5 750 Ib 70 kg 340 kg 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 Ibs and there will be five 150 Ib pas sengers in your vehicle the amount of avail able cargo and luggage load capacity is RR ES _ RRRRR CORO Luggage Remaining available cargo and luggage load capacity 30 Ib x2 60 Ib 1 040 Ib 14kg 97 kg
373. ricant recommendations llle Specifications llle Charging system llle MOtOI ai eden de Pee yos te Ros ae Wheels and tires a Dimensions and weights aaa When traveling or registering your vehicle in another GOUDID amp Ane Stet o dre Sa A dno dcus dert epe o os Vehicle identification 520 0 ee Vehicle Identification Number VIN plate Vehicle identification number chassis number Traction motor serial number F M V S S C M V S S certification label Emission control information label Tire and Loading Information label Air conditioner specification label Installing front license plate sse Vehicle loading information ss 9 10 TONS m pacia egt nde 3 bx ox e p ue RR URGE Rod 9 10 Vehicle load capacity i n 9 11 Securing theload 9 12 loading tps re use rog a urhe Reus Ra 9 12 Measurement of weights liess 9 13 Towing a trailer o see sae eae ek ee ed 9 13 Flat towing wicks eas ee i Oe E Red 9 14 Uniform tire quality grading 2 2 a 9 14 Treadwear ve ende Se 9 14 Traction AA A BandC 4 9 14 TemperatureA BandC 9 15 Reporting safety defects 000 9 15 Telematics overview lees 9 16 Event Data Recorder EDR l l 9 18 Owner s Manual Service Manual order informati
374. roperly stow the emergency tire puncture repair kit in the cargo area A CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury when stowing the emergency tire puncture re pair kit Keep the sealant bottle screwed into 8 the compressor Failure to do so can cause the sealant to spray into the air and get into your eyes or on the skin Immediately drive the vehicle for 10 minutes or 2 miles 3 km at a speed below 50 MPH 80 km h After driving make sure that the air compres sor switch is in the OFF position then screw the hose securely onto the tire valve Check the tire pressure with the pressure gauge Temporary repair is completed if the tire pres sure does not drop Make sure the pressure is adjusted to the pressure that is specified on the Tire and Loading Information label before driving 10 If the tire pressure drops repeat the steps from 5 to 9 If the pressure drops again or under 19 psi 130 kPa the tire cannot be repaired with this tire repair kit Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer The sealant bottle and hose can not be reused to repair another punctured tire Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer to purchase replacements After repairing tire See a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for tire repair replacement as soon as possible AA warne After using Emergency Tire Sealant to repair a minor tire puncture do not drive the vehicle at speeds faster than 50 MPH 80 km h Immediately afte
375. roximately 21 hours to charge the Li ion battery from discharged low battery charge warning light illuminated to charged See How to trickle charge Quick charge if so equipped Quick charge capability is only available on ve hicles manufactured with the quick charge op tion which includes the quick charge port If your vehicle does not have such a port quick charging cannot be used A vehicle equipped with a quick charge port is compatible with most CHAdeMO Japanese in dustry standard connectors on charging sta tions Charging stations using this standard are UL certified and safe to use in the US While supported by NISSAN this connector may not become the US SAE standard Quick charging is possible even several times a day if the battery temperature is not near the red zone If the battery temperature reaches the red zone in order to protect the battery quick charg ing is not allowed and the power limitation mode will be triggered Public charging This vehicle is compatible with any public charg ing station that is SAE J1772 compliant If you attempt to charge from a non compliant charging station you may not receive a complete charge or you may not be able to charge at all due to hardware and software differences NISSAN is Charging CH 7 working with state municipalities utility compa nies and others to assist in the preparation of markets and infrastructure but makes no repre sentations that p
376. rsonal computer or in ternet enabled smart phone Unplugged status A notification e mail will be sent to your per sonal computer or internet enabled smart phone if the plug is not connected at the certain time you selected after you turning off the power switch in registered place Charging CH 31 NOTE Establishing the CARWINGS service is necessary before using this service See LEAF Navigation System Owner s Manual To check the Li ion battery charging sta tus using an internet enabled smart phone or personal computer the following con ditions must be met The vehicle must be located in a cellu lar phone coverage area The cellular phone must be located in an area with cellular phone coverage f using a computer the computer must be connected to the internet Some cellular phones are not compat ible and cannot be used to check the Li ion battery charging status Please confirm beforehand Certain remote functions required a com patible smart phone which is not in cluded with vehicle CH 32 Charging CARWINGS information system features are included through a subscription ser vice which requires owner consent to ac tivate The subscription must be active to use these features CARWINGS communications may be re ceived at a verified e mail address or by SMS text messaging enabled mobile phone Standard text rates and or data usage may apply depending on your carrier C
377. rti fied LEAF dealer Genuine NISSAN Owner s Manuals can also be purchased In the USA For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Service Manuals contact 1 800 450 9491 www nissan techinfo com For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Owner s Manuals contact 1 800 247 5321 In Canada To purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN Ser vice Manual or Owner s Manual for this model year and prior please contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer For the phone number and location of a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer in your area call the NISSAN Information Center at 1 800 387 0122 and a bilingual NISSAN repre sentative will assist you 10 Index A ABS Anti lock Braking System 5 21 Advanced air bag system 1 40 Airbagsystem eene 1 40 Advanced air bag system 1 40 Front passenger air bag and status Ni QUE ewe so usd ie Rer E 1 42 Front seat mounted side impact supplemental air bag system 1 45 Roof mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bag system 1 45 Air bag warning labels 2 0 000 1 48 Air bag warning light 1 48 2 18 Air conditioner seso sues 9 9 Air conditioner specification label 9 8 Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant recommendations 9 3 Alarm How to stop alarm see vehicle security system aaa ee 2 37 Alcohol drugs and driving 5 6 Anti lock Braking System ABS 5 21
378. s Carefully read and follow the manufacturer s in structions before using air fresheners FLOOR MATS A WARNING To avoid potential pedal interference that may result in a collision or injury NEVER place a floor mat on top of another floor mat in the driver front position Use only genuine NISSAN floor mats specifically designed for use in your vehicle model See your NISSAN certi fied LEAF dealer for more information Properly position the mats in the floor well using the floor mat positioning aid See Floor mat positioning aid driver s side only The use of genuine NISSAN floor mats can ex tend the life of your vehicle carpet and make it easier to clean the interior Mats should be main tained with regular cleaning and replaced if they become excessively worn Floor mat positioning aid driver s side only This vehicle includes front floor mat brackets to act as a floor mat positioning aid NISSAN floor mats have been specially designed for your ve hicle model The driver s side floor mat has grom met holes incorporated in it Position the mat by placing the floor mat bracket hook through the floor mat grommet hole while centering the mat in the floorwell Periodically check to make certain the mats are properly positioned Bracket position The illustration shows the location of floor mat brackets SEAT BELTS The seat belts can be cleaned by wiping them with a sponge dampened in a mi
379. s Using a ga rage door opener without these fea tures increases the risk of serious in jury or death During the programming procedure your garage door or security gate will open or close if the transmitter is within range Make sure that people or objects are clear of the garage door gate etc that you are programming Place the power switch in the ACC or ON position while programming the HomeLink Universal Transceiver PROGRAMMING HOMELINK If you have any questions or are having difficulty programming your HomeLink buttons refer to the HomeLink web site at www homelink com or call 1 800 355 3515 NOTE Place the ignition switch in the ACC posi tion when programming HomeLink It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink for quicker programming and accurate transmission of the radio frequency 1 Position the end of your hand held transmitter 1 3 inches 2 8 cm away from the HomeLink surface keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view 2 Using both hands simultaneously press and hold the desired HomeLink button and handheld transmitter button DO NOT release until the HomeLink indicator light 1 flashes slowly and then rapidly When the indicator light flashes rapidly both buttons may be re leased The rapid flashing indicates success ful programming NOTE Some devices may require you to re p
380. s displayed switch to select another Select this menu to see details of warnings 2 32 Instruments and controls WARNING INFORMATION DISPLAYS Low battery warning When the low battery charge warning light B and the master warning light yellow fy illu minate the system displays a message on the navigation screen that warns the driver that the Li ion battery power level is low 1 The notification is displayed on the upper left side of the screen Touch Show to display the screen showing detailed information Low Battery Turn off Climate Control for 12miles Push button to search for stations Nearby Charging Station 2 The system displays a message screen and announces the contents of the message to warn that the Li ion battery power level is low Check the message displayed on the screen Touch Nearby Charging Station to search all charging stations that are located around the current vehicle position 3 Touch BACK or push the MAP button to return to the vehicle location screen NOTE The low battery warning can be set to off See LEAF Navigation System Owner s Manual When the battery power level is low the system automatically obtains charging station information Limited power warning When the Li ion battery power level is extremely low or the Li ion battery malfunctions the power limitation indicator e and the master warning light yellow illuminate in the meter and the Sy
381. s dual stage air bag inflators The system monitors infor mation from the Air bag Control Unit ACU seat belt buckle sensors and the occupant classifica tion sensors weight sensors Inflator operation is based on the severity of a collision and seat belt usage for the driver For the front passenger the occupant classification sensors are also monitored Based on information from the sen sors only one front air bag may inflate in a crash depending on the crash severity and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted Addition ally the front passenger air bag may be automati cally turned OFF under some conditions de pending on the information provided by the occupant classification sensors If the front pas senger air bag is OFF the passenger air bag status light will be illuminated if the seat is unoc cupied the light will not be illuminated but the air bag will be off See Front passenger air bag and status light for further details One front air bag inflating does not indicate improper performance of the system If you have any questions about your air bag system contact NISSAN or a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer If you are considering modification of your vehicle due to a disability you may also contact NISSAN Contact information is con tained in the front of this Owner s Manual When a front air bag inflates a fairly loud noise may be heard followed by release of smoke This smoke is not harmful a
382. se the EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment or trickle charge cable for opportunity charging at a destination such as a friends house Use only a 110 120 volt 15 amp dedicated outlet for charging Public charging stations Charging Estimated charging time Approximately 4 7 hours depending on the charger to charge the Li ion battery from discharged Low battery charge warning light illuminated to charged Approximately 21 hours to charge the Li ion battery from discharged Low battery charge warning light illuminated to charged Approximately 30 minutes to charge the Li ion battery from discharged Low battery charge warning light illuminated to 8096 charged Charging CH 5 Charging time information Normal charge Trickle charge Quick charge if so equipped 80 Full Low battery charge warning light is ON CH 6 Charging This vehicle is an electric vehicle and it requires electricity to operate The Li ion battery is the only source of power to operate the vehicle It is important to conserve power and plan your charging needs when you drive to avoid com pletely discharging the Li ion battery and being unable to drive There are three methods available to charge the Li ion battery Normal charge Trickle charge Quick charge if so equipped The time to completely charge the vehicle Li ion battery varies based on the state of charge of the Li ion battery con
383. seat belt usage To adjust pull the adjustment button 1 and then move the shoulder belt anchor to the preferred position 2 so that the belt passes over the center of the shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not falling off of your shoulder Release the adjustment button to lock the shoulder belt anchor into position AA warninc After adjustment release the adjust ment button and then try to move the shoulder belt anchor up and down to make sure that it is securely fixed in position The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position that is best for you Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chance or severity of injury in an acci dent Seat belt hooks When the rear seat belts are not in use and when folding down the rear seats hook the rear outer seat belts on the seat belt hooks Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 13 Center of rear seat Selecting correct set of seat belts The center seat belt buckle is identified by the CENTER mark The center seat belt tongue can be fastened only into the center seat belt buckle SEAT BELT EXTENDERS If because of body size or driving position it is not possible to properly fit the lap shoulder belt and fasten it an extender that is compatible with the installed seat belts is available that can be purchased The extender adds approximat
384. specific time See Charging timer in the Charge sec tion 1 When the power switch is turned off the settings of the charging timer and the Climate Ctrl Timer and the charge connector lock EV 22 EV Overview functions are displayed on the dot matrix liq uid crystal display See Dot matrix liquid crys tal display in the Instruments and controls section Open the charge port lid and charge port cap See Charge port lid in the Pre driving checks and adjustments section Connect the charge connector to the vehicle When a charging timer is turned on charging starts at the set time When a charging timer is not turned on charging starts immediately NOTE Charging can be started remotely even if charging timer is set up When you have forgotten to connect the charge connector at home there is a func tion that can notify you via text message capable cellular phone internet enabled smart phone or personal computer See Charging related remote function in the Charge section models with navigation system NISSAN recommends that you connect the normal charge cable when getting out of the vehicle even if it is not going to be used By doing this you can get the most out of the remote climate control models with navigation system and Climate Ctrl Timer functions the next time you use the vehicle EFFICIENT USE OF YOUR VEHICLE RANGE The distance you can drive the vehicle range
385. splays the estimated time to charge the Li ion battery to the customer selected charge level 4 Climate Ctrl Timer setting confirmation The set time for ending hours and days of the Climate Ctrl Timer is displayed SECURITY SYSTEMS Your vehicle has two types of security systems as follows Vehicle security system NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System The security status is shown by the security indi cator light Instruments and controls 2 35 VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM The vehicle security system provides visual and audio alarm signals if someone opens the doors or rear hatch when the system is armed It is not however a motion detection type system that activates when a vehicle is moved or when a vibration occurs The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannot prevent it nor can it prevent the theft of interior or exterior vehicle components in all situations Al ways secure your vehicle even if parking for a brief period Never leave your keys in the vehicle and always lock it when it is left unattended Be aware of your surroundings and park in secure well lit areas whenever possible Many devices offering additional protection such as component locks identification markers and tracking systems are available at auto supply stores and specialty shops Your NISSAN certi fied LEAF dealer may also offer such equipment Check with your insurance company to see if you may be eligible for discounts for var
386. ss out going incoming or missed calls Incoming Use the Incoming command to list the incoming calls made to the vehicle Missed Use the Missed command to list the calls made to the vehicle that were not answered Outgoing Use the Outgoing command to list the outgoing calls made from the vehicle Redial Use the Redial command to dial the number of the last outgoing call from the vehicle Call Back Use the Call Back command to dial the number of the last incoming call to the vehicle Connect phone NOTE The Add Phone command is not available when the vehicle is moving Main Menu Connect Phone Add Phone A Replace Phone Select Phone C Delete Phone D Bluetooth OFF E Use the Connect Phone commands to manage the phones connecting to the vehicle or to enable the Bluetooth function on the vehicle Add Phone A Use the Add Phone command to add a phone to the vehicle See Connecting procedure in this section for more information Replace Phone Use the Replace Phone command to replace an existing phone pairing with a new phone The system will keep all voice tags assigned to your phonebook Select Phone C Use the Select Phone command to select from a list of phones connected to the vehicle The sys tem will list the names assigned to each phone and then prompt you for the phone you wish to select Only
387. starting does not charge the Li ion battery The Li ion battery must be charged before the vehicle can be driven If jump starting is necessary see Jump starting in the In case of emergency section If the power switch does not switch to READY to drive position by jump starting the 12 volt battery may have to be replaced Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES CLEANING If your windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if a wiper blade chatters when running wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with a washer solution or a mild detergent Your windshield is clean if beads do not form when rinsing with clear water Clean each blade by wiping it with a cloth soaked in a washer solution or a mild detergent Then rinse the blade with clear water If your windshield is still not clear after cleaning the blades and using the wiper replace the blades A CAUTION Worn windshield wiper blades can dam age the windshield and impair driver vi sion REPLACING Replace the wiper blades if they are worn Pulling up the wiper arm The wiper arm should be in the up position when replacing the wiper Type A Pull up the wiper arm manually or using the wiper rise up function Wiper rise up function To pull up the wiper arm pull the lever within one minute after the power switch is turned off The wiper operation stops in m
388. stem displays a message on the navigation screen in order to inform the driver that power output is restricted 1 The notification is displayed on the upper left side of the screen Touch Show to display the screen showing detailed information Instruments and controls 2 33 Limited Power Motor power is beinc Please consult your dealer 2 The system displays a message screen and announces the contents of the message to warn that power output is restricted and in form the driver of the reason for this occur rence and what action is to be taken INDICATORS FOR MAINTENANCE 1 Tire replacement indicator This indicator appears when the customer set distance comes for replacing tires You can set or reset the distance for replacing tires See Trip computer 2 34 Instruments and controls Maintenance Maintenance a i Other 1 Maintenance aa Other 2 Maintenance Other 3 warning The tire replacement indicator is not a substitute for regular tire checks includ ing tire pressure checks See Changing wheels and tires in the section Many factors including tire inflation align ment driving habits and road conditions affect tire wear and when tires should be replaced Setting the tire replacement in dicator for a certain driving distance does not mean your tires will last that long Use the tire replacement indicator as a guide only and always perform regu lar tire checks Failur
389. sure warning light Use a tire pressure gauge to check the tire pressure The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning ap pears on the dot matrix liquid crystal display when the low tire pressure warning light is illu minated and low tire pressure is detected The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning turns off when the low tire pressure warning light turns off The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning ap pears each time the ignition switch is placed in the ON position as long as the low tire pres sure warning light remains illuminated The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning does not appear if the low tire pressure warning light illu minates to indicate a TPMS malfunction Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the heat caused by operation of the vehicle and the outside temperature A low outside temperature can decrease the temperature of the air inside the tire which can cause a lower tire inflation pressure This may cause the low tire pressure warning light to illuminate If the warning light illuminates in low ambient temperature check the tire pressure for all four tires For additional information see Low tire pressure warning light in the Instruments and controls section and Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS in the In case of emergency section AA warninc Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment Those who use a pacemaker should contact the electric medical equipment manu facturer for the possible infl
390. surrounded by metal or far away from the in vehicle phone module to prevent tone quality degradation and wireless connection disrup tion While a cellular phone is connected through the Bluetooth wireless connection the battery power of the cellular phone may discharge quicker than usual The Bluetooth Hands Free Phone System cannot charge cellular phones f the hands free phone system seems to be malfunctioning see Troubleshooting guide in this section You can also visit www nissanusa com bluetooth for trouble shooting help Some cellular phones or other devices may cause interference or a buzzing noise to come from the audio system speakers Storing the device in a different location may reduce or eliminate the noise Refer to the cellular phone Owner s Manual regarding the telephone charges cellular phone antenna and body etc REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC Regulatory information CAUTION To maintain compliance with FCC s RF exposure guidelines use only the supplied antenna Unauthorized antenna modification or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations Operation is subject to the following two condi tions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference in cluding interference that may cause unde sired operation of the device IC Regulatory information Operation is subject to the following two condi tions 1
391. switch is placed in the READY to drive position this may cause a sud den start which could result in an acci dent Onahilly road do not allow the vehicle to roll backwards while in the D Drive position or ECO position or allow the vehicle to roll forward while in the R Reverse position This may cause an accident A CAUTION Do not slide the shift lever while push ing the P position switch This may also damage the electric motor When switching to the preferred posi tion by operating the shift lever check that the shift lever returns to the cen tral position by releasing your hand from the lever Holding the shift lever in a mid way position may also dam age the shift control system Do not operate the shift lever while the accelerator pedal is depressed except when switching to the ECO position This may cause a sudden start which could result in an accident The following operations are not allowed because excessive force would be ap plied to the traction motor and this may result in damage to the vehicle Moving the shift lever to the R Re verse position when driving for ward Moving the shift lever to the D Drive or ECO position when revers ing If these operations are attempted a chime sounds and the vehicle shifts to the N Neutral position P Park Use this shift position when the vehicle is parked or when placing the vehicle in the READY to drive position Make sure tha
392. t air bag side air bag curtain air bag and or pre tensioner systems will not operate in an accident To help avoid injury to yourself or others have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer as soon as possible REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE The front air bags side air bags curtain air bags and pretensioners are designed to activate on a one time only basis As a reminder unless it is damaged the supplemental air bag warning light will remain illuminated after inflation has oc curred Repair and replacement of these systems should be done only by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer When maintenance work is required on the ve hicle the front air bags side air bags curtain air bags and pretensioners and related parts should be pointed out to the person performing the maintenance The power switch should always be in the LOCK position when working under the hood or inside the vehicle AA warninc Once a front air bag side air bag or curtain air bag has inflated the air bag module will not function again and must be replaced Additionally the ac tivated pretensioners must also be re placed The air bag module and pre tensioner should be replaced by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer The air bag modules and pretensioner system cannot be repaired The front air bag side air bag and curtain air bag systems and preten sioner system should be inspected by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer if there is an
393. t mounted side impact supplemental air bag and roof mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bag systems 1 45 Seat belts with pretensioners front seats 1 47 Supplemental air bag warning labels 1 48 Supplemental air bag warning light 1 48 Repair and replacement procedure 1 49 SEATS Sit upright and well back AA warna Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined This can be dangerous The shoulder belt will not be against your body In an accident you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries 9777 NE NN Forthe most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion the seat should be upright Always sit well back in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat properly See Pre cautions on seat belt usage later in this section After adjustment gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked Do not leave children unattended in side the vehicle They could unknow ingly activate switches or controls Un attended children could become involved in serious accidents 1 2 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system The seatback should not be reclined any more than needed for comfort Seat belts are most effective when the passenger sits well back and straight
394. t place cargo higher than the seatbacks In a sudden stop or collision unsecured cargo could cause personal injury TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM TPMS Each tire should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recom mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the ve hicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire infla 5 2 Starting and driving tion pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a signifi cantly under inflated tire causes the tire to over heat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces power efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stop ping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your
395. t the balance of your vehicle When the vehicle is loaded drive to a scale and weigh the front and the rear wheels separately to deter mine axle loads Individual axle loads should not exceed either of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings GAWR The total of the axle loads should not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR These ratings are given on the vehicle certification label If weight ratings are exceeded move or remove items to bring all weights below the ratings Technical and consumer information 9 13 TOWING A TRAILER Do not tow a trailer with your vehicle FLAT TOWING Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is sometimes called flat towing This method is typically used when towing a vehicle behind a recreational vehicle such as a motor home A CAUTION Failure to follow these guidelines can result in severe reduction gear dam age DO NOT tow this vehicle with all four wheels on the ground flat towing For emergency towing procedures re fer to Towing your vehicle in the In case of emergency section of this manual 9 14 Technical and consumer information UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING DOT Department Of Transportation Quality Grades All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades Ouality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Tr
396. t the vehicle is completely stopped In order to switch to the P Park position press the P Park position switch as shown in the illustration above once the vehicle has come to a complete stop If the P Park position switch is pressed while the vehicle is in motion a chime sounds and the current shift position is main tained After switching to the P Park position apply the parking brake When parking on a hill apply the parking brake first while keeping the foot brake pedal depressed then push the P Park position switch and place the vehicle in the P Park position See Parking brake NOTE While the vehicle is stationary if the shift position is placed in any position other than the P Park position when the power switch is set to OFF it will automatically Switch to the P Park position If the P Park position switch is pressed while sliding the shift lever the shift posi tion will not switch to the P Park posi tion When pressing the P Park position switch be sure to first allow the shift lever to return to its center position R Reverse Use this position to back up Make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped before selecting the R Reverse position If the vehicle is placed in the D Drive position while re versing the chime will sound and the ve hicle will switch into the N Neutral posi tion Starting and driving 5 13 N Neutral Neither forward nor reverse gear is en
397. t when it inflates Always sit back against the seatback and as far away as practical from the steering wheel or instrument panel Always use the seat belts The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles are equipped with sen sors that detect if the seat belts are fastened The Advanced Air Bag Sys tem monitors the severity of a collision and seat belt usage then inflates the air bags as needed Failure to properly wear Seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident The front passenger seat is equipped with occupant classification sensors weight sensors that turn the front passenger air bag OFF under some conditions This sensor is only used in this seat Failure to be properly seated and wearing the seat belt can increase the risk or severity of injury in an acci dent See Front passenger air bag and status light Keep hands on the outside of the steering wheel Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could increase the risk that they are injured if the front air bag inflates 1 36 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system AA warne Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of the window Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations Children may be severely injured or killed when the front air bags side air bags or curtain air bags inflate if they are
398. te charge mode See Charging status indicator light NOTE You have 15 minutes to connect a normal or trickle charge connector to the vehicle after the immediate charge switch is pressed If a charge connector is not con nected to the vehicle within 15 minutes the vehicle automatically returns to the previous setting Immediate charge will be available for 15 minutes before returning automatically to the previous setting To cancel immediate charge mode press the immediate charge switch again If charge cable is disconnected the Li ion battery automatically switches to charg ing timer To perform an immediate charge again press the immediate charge switch and connect charge cable If the charge cable is already connected press the immediate charge switch to start performing an immediate charge CHARGING RELATED REMOTE FUNCTION MODELS WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM This vehicle incorporates a communication de vice that is called a TCU Telematics Communi cation Unit The communication connection be tween this unit and NISSAN CARWINGS Data Center allows for various remote function ser vices Li ion battery status check The charging status of the Li ion battery can be checked using your personal computer or internet enabled smart phone even if you are not in the vehicle Remote charge The function of starting Li ion battery charge or starting the heater and air conditioner is available using your pe
399. te control spends more elec tric than the charging Li ion battery The Li ion battery may not charge or may even become discharged if the Climate Ctrl Timer or remote climate control is used in low ambient temperatures Remote climate control This vehicle incorporates a communication de vice that is called a TCU Telematics Communi cation Unit The communication connection be tween this unit and NISSAN CARWINGS Data Center allows for various remote function ser vices Even when away from the vehicle climate control can be started by accessing the NISSAN CAR WINGS Data Center website using a cellular phone or a personal computer When operation is started or at the set start time the NISSAN CARWINGS Data Center accesses the vehicle When the vehicle receives a com mand for remote operation the climate control immediately turns ON and operates for the speci fied period of time Confirmation of the ON OFF of the climate control operation can be checked by accessing the website or by e mail Establishing the CARWINGS service is neces sary before using the service See LEAF Naviga tion System Owner s Manual AA wann Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment For more information contact your electric medical equipment manufacturer for the possible effect on pacemakers be fore using the remote climate control Even if the remote climate control is set the temperature in the passenger
400. tery available charge gauge P 2 9 15 Li ion battery capacity level gauge P 2 10 ON OO ON Illustrated table of contents 0 9 MOTOR COMPARTMENT Brake fluid reservoir P 8 10 12 volt battery P 8 11 Fuse fusible link holder P 8 16 Fuse fusible link holder P 8 16 Coolant tank cap P 8 7 Window washer fluid reservoir P 8 10 Fuse fusible link holder P 8 16 NOORWNH 0 10 Illustrated table of contents WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS tem warning light Warning Warning Warning light Name Page light Name Page light Name Page El 1 2 volt battery charge 2 13 ES EV system warning light 2 16 E Supplemental air bag 2 18 warning light warning light ABS FE Headlight warning light 2 16 EE Meca vid 2 19 Anti lock Braking System 2 14 2i re ABS warning light I Low battery charge warn mb 2 16 ing light Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians Rey Low tire pressure warning 2 14 2 16 VSP system warning light light Ol BRAKE system warning 2 14 LAN light yellow Master warning light red 2 18 A BRAKE warning light red 2 15 PS Pawar etaedina wating z light EJ Electric shift control sys 2 16 ES Seat belt warning light 2 18 Illustrated table of contents 0 11 0 12 Illustrated table of contents Indicator Indicator light Name Page light Name Page
401. tery replacement in the Maintenance and do it yourself section 4 EV system operation for discharged Intelligent Key system indicator This indicator appears when the Intelligent Key battery is running out of power and when the Intelligent Key System and vehicle are not com municating normally If this indicator appears touch the power switch with the Intelligent Key while depressing the brake pedal See NISSAN Intelligent Key bat tery discharge in the Starting and driving sec tion 5 Door rear hatch open warning power switch is in the ON position This warning appears if any of the doors and or the rear hatch are open or not closed securely The vehicle icon indicates which door or the rear hatch is open on the display Make sure that all of the doors and the rear hatch are closed This warning also appears alternating with SHIFT P warning while the driver s door is opened with the shift position in any position other than the P Park position See SHIFT P warning if so equipped 6 Intelligent Key system warning This warning appears if there is a malfunction in the Intelligent Key system If this warning appears while the power switch position is in the ON position the power switch can not be switched to the READY to drive posi tion If this warning appears while power switch is in the READY to drive position the vehicle can be driven However contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer
402. the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label to turn the low tire pressure warning light OFF If the light still illuminates while driving after adjusting the tire pres sure a tire may be flat If you have a flat tire repair it as soon as possible When a wheel is replaced the TPMS will not function and the low tire pres sure warning light will flash for ap proximately 1 minute The light will re main on after 1 minute Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer as soon as possible for tire replacement and or system resetting In case of emergency 6 3 Replacing tires with those not origi nally specified by NISSAN could affect the proper operation of the TPMS If you used the Emergency Tire Sealant to repair a minor tire puncture your NISSAN certified LEAF dealer will also need to replace the TPMS sensor in addition to repairing or replacing the tire NISSAN recommends using only NISSAN Genuine Emergency Tire Sealant provided with your vehicle Other tire sealants may damage the valve stem seal which can cause the tire to lose air pressure REPAIRING FLAT TIRE AA warnine After using Emergency Tire Sealant to repair a minor tire puncture do not drive the vehicle at speeds faster than 50 MPH 80 km h Immediately after using the Emer gency Tire Sealant to repair a minor tire puncture take your vehicle to a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer to in spect and rep
403. the headlight switch is in the a or O position while the power switch is in the ON position the lights will automatically turn off 45 seconds after the power switch has been placed in the OFF position When the headlight switch remains in the 254 or 2Z position after the lights automatically turn off the lights will turn on when the power switch is placed in the ON position A CAUTION When you turn on the headlight switch again after the lights automatically turn off the lights will not turn off automatically Be sure to turn the light switch to the OFF position when you leave the vehicle for extended periods of time otherwise the battery will be discharged Never leave the light switch on when the power switch is in the OFF ACC or ON position for extended periods of time even if the headlights turn off automatically 2 44 Instruments and controls Daytime running light system for Canada The daytime running lights automatically illumi nate when the power switch is in the READY to drive position with the parking brake released The daytime running lights operate with the head light switch in the OFF position Turn headlight switch to the Z position for full illumination when driving at night If the parking brake is applied before the power switch is in the READY to drive position daytime running lights do not operate The daytime run ning lights illuminate once the parking brake is released The day
404. the side control to this direction will open the vents Adjust the air flow direction of the vents by mov ing the knob up down until the desired position is achieved 4 6 Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems Driver side SIDE VENTS Open close the vents by moving the control to either direction X This symbol indicates that the vents are closed Moving the side control to this direction will close the vents This symbol indicates that the vents are open Moving the side control to this direction will open the vents Passenger side Adjust the air flow direction of the vents by mov ing the knob up down left right until the desired position is achieved CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM AA warninc The air conditioning cooling function operates only when the power switch is in the ON position or when the READY to drive indicator light is ON Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the support of others alone in your vehicle Pets should not be left alone either On hot sunny days temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to people or animals Do not use the recirculation mode for long periods as it may cause the inte rior air to become stale and the win dows to fog up The climate control system air conditioner and heater functions can be operated when the READY to drive indicator light is illuminate
405. the temperature The indicator light in the switch will illuminate 3 To turn off the heater return the switch to the level position Make sure the indicator light goes off The heater is controlled by a thermostat auto matically turning the heater on and off The indi cator light will remain on as long as the switch is on When the vehicle s interior is warmed or before you leave the vehicle be sure to turn the switch off NOTE The heated seats consumes less power than the heater and can be used to either help extend vehicle range by reducing heater use or to maximize comfort by supplementing the heater 2 48 Instruments and controls VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL VDC OFF SWITCH The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC system on for most driv ing conditions If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow the VDC system reduces the traction motor output to re duce wheel spin The traction motor speed will be reduced even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor If maximum traction motor power is needed to free a stuck vehicle turn the VDC system off To turn off the VDC system push the VDC OFF switch The amp indicator will illuminate Push the VDC OFF switch again to turn on the VDC system or the VDC is automatically turned back on when the power switch is placed in the off position and then placed back in the READY to drive position See Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC system in t
406. the vehicle is operated under some conditions as described below as permitted by U S regulations If the front passen ger air bag is OFF it will not inflate in a crash The driver air bag and other air bags in your vehicle are not part of this system The purpose of the regulation is to help reduce the risk of injury or death from an inflating air bag to certain front passenger seat occupants such as children by requiring the air bag to be auto matically turned OFF The occupant classification sensors weight sen sors are on the seat cushion frame under the front passenger seat and are designed to detect an occupant and objects on the seat For ex ample if a child is in the front passenger seat the Advanced Air Bag System is designed to turn the passenger air bag OFF in accordance with the regulations Also if a child restraint of the type specified in the regulations is on the seat the occupant classification sensors can detect it and cause the air bag to turn OFF Front passenger seat adult occupants who are properly seated and using the seat belt as out lined in this manual should not cause the passen ger air bag to be automatically turned OFF For small adults it may be turned OFF however if the occupant does not sit in the seat properly for example by not sitting upright by sitting on an edge of the seat or by otherwise being out of position this could cause the sensors to turn the air bag OFF Always be sure
407. there is a file in the top level of the disc Root Folder is displayed The playback order is the order in which the files were written by the writing software Therefore the files might not play in the desired order FJ FOLDER lo MP3 or WMA Playback order chart 4 30 Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems Specification chart Supported media CD CD R CD RW USB 2 0 Supported file systems ISO9660 LEVEL1 ISO9660 LEVEL2 Apple ISO Romeo Joliet ISO9660 Level 3 packet writing is not supported USB memory FAT16 FAT32 Supported media CD CD R CD RW MP3 Supported versions 1 WMA 2 Version MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 Sampling frequency 8 kHz 48 kHz Bit rate Version 8 kbps 320 kbps VBR 4 WMA7 WMA8 WMA9 Sampling frequency 32 kHz 48 kHz Bit rate 32 kbps 192 kbps VBR 4 Tag information Song title and artist name ID3 tag VER1 0 VER1 1 VER2 2 VER2 3 VER2 4 MP3 only WMA tag WMA only Folder levels CD CD R CD RW Folder levels 8 folders and files 999 Max 244 files for one folder USB Folder levels 8 folders 255 files 2500 Max 255 files for one folder memory size 4GB Displayable character codes 3 01 ASCII 02 ISO 8859 1 03 UNICODE UTF 16 BOM Big Endian 04 UNICODE UTF 16 Non BOM Big Endian 05 UNICODE UTF 8 06 UNICODE Non UTF 16 BOM Little Endian 07 SHIFT J
408. this device may not cause interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any inter ference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This Class B digital apparatus meets all require ments of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations OBluetooth BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and licensed to Visteon USING THE SYSTEM The NISSAN Voice Recognition system allows hands free operation of the Bluetooth Phone System If the vehicle is in motion some commands may not be available so full attention may be given to vehicle operation Initialization When the power switch is placed in the ON position NISSAN Voice Recognition is initialized which takes a few seconds If the C4 button is pressed before the initialization completes the system will announce Hands free phone system not ready and will not react to voice commands Operating tips To get the best performance out of the NISSAN Voice Recognition system observe the following Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as possible Close the windows to eliminate sur rounding noises traffic noises vibration sounds etc which may prevent the system from recognizing voice commands correctly Wait until the tone sounds before speaking a command Otherwise the command will not be received properly Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems 4 47 Start speaking a command withi
409. this manual INDICATOR LIGHTS Exterior light indicator Dd This indicator illuminates when the headlight switch is turned to the AUTO if so equipped spa or O position and the front parking lights side maker lights tail and license plate lights are on The indicator turns off when these lights are turned off 0 Front fog light indicator light if so equipped The front fog light indicator light illuminates when the front fog lights are on See Fog light switch if so equipped Ria Front passenger air bag status light The front passenger air bag status light located on the center of the instrument panel will be lit and the passenger front air bag will be turned OFF depending on how the front passenger seat is being used For front passenger air bag status light operation see NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System front seats in the Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system section of this manual Instruments and controls 2 19 EO High beam indicator light blue This light illuminates when the headlight high beam is on and goes out when the low beam is selected r Plug in indicator light This light illuminates while charge connector is connected to the vehicle and blinks during charg ing NOTE If the charge connector is connected to the vehicle the power switch can not be placed in the READY to drive position or
410. time running lights will remain on until the power switch is pushed to the OFF position TURN SIGNAL SWITCH D Turn signal Move the lever up or down to signal the turning direction When the turn is completed the turn signals cancel automatically 2 Lane change signal To indicate a lane change move the lever up or down to the point where lights begin flashing FOG LIGHT SWITCH IF SO EQUIPPED To turn the fog lights on turn the headlight switch tothe O position then turn the switch to the 4D position To turn them off turn the switch to the OFF position The headlights must be on for the fog lights to operate HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH The heated steering wheel system is designed to operate only when the surface temperature of the steering wheel is below approximately 68 F 20 C Push the heated steering wheel switch to warm the steering wheel when the power switch is in the ON position The indicator light 1 on the switch will illuminate If the surface temperature of the steering wheel is below approximately 68 F 20 C the system will heat the steering wheel and cycle off and on to maintain a temperature above 68 F 20 C The indicator light will remain on as long as the sys tem is on Push the switch again to turn the heated steering wheel system off manually The indicator light turn off NOTE If the surface temperature of the steering wheel is above 68 F 20 C wh
411. tion The temperature of the Li ion battery varies ac cording to the outside air temperature and driving conditions NOTE f the display indicates that the tempera ture of the Li ion battery is near the red zone end of the normal range reduce vehicle speed to decrease the tempera ture If the indicator is over the normal range the power provided to the traction motor is reduced when the power limita tion indicator light is illuminated There fore the vehicle is not as responsive when the accelerator is depressed while the power limitation light is illuminated See Power limitation indicator light If the outside temperature is extremely low the Li ion temperature gauge may not display a temperature reading The ve hicle may not be able to be put in the READY to drive mode Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer POWER METER This meter displays the actual traction motor power consumption B and the regenerative brake power provided to the Li ion battery B The white dot 1 in the display moves right or left depending on demand The white dot moves to the right when power is provided to the traction motor Li ion battery dis charges The white dot moves to the left when power is generated and provided to the Li ion battery by Instruments and controls 2 7 the regenerative brake system Li ion battery charging The power meter also indicates if the power provided to the motor is limited or
412. tion system Check by using the charging status indicator light See Charge status indicator light NOTE During the charge operation charge con tinues when the power switch is placed in the ON position The Li ion battery cannot be charged if the quick charge connector and the normal charge connector are connected at the same time If another charge connector is connected mid charge charging will stop For safety reasons it is not possible to switch to the READY to drive position while a charge connector is connected During charging it is possible that the radio may be inaudible due to noise by the electromagnetic wave HOW TO NORMAL CHARGE A warnine Ifyou use any medical electric devices such as an implantable cardiac pace maker or an implantable cardiovascu lar defibrillator check with the electric medical device manufacturer concern ing the effects that charging may have on implanted devices before starting the charge operation Charging may affect the operation If you have an implantable cardiac pacemaker or an implantable cardio vascular defibrillator while the Li ion battery is charging Do not stay inside the vehicle Do not go inside the vehicle for example to remove or place an item in the passenger compartment Do not open the rear hatch for ex ample to remove or place an item in the cargo area Charging may affect the operation of electric medical device
413. tive to MP3 The WMA codec offers greater file compression than the MP3 codec enabling storage of more digital audio tracks in the same amount of space when com pared to MP3s at the same level of quality Bit rate Bit rate denotes the number of bits per second used by a digital music file The size and quality of a compressed digital audio file is determined by the bit rate used when encoding the file Sampling frequency Sampling frequency is the rate at which the samples of a signal are converted from analog to digital A D conver Sion per second Multisession Multisession is one of the meth ods for writing data to media Writing data once to the media is called a single session and writing more than once is called a multisession ID3 WMA Tag The ID3 WMA tag is the part of the encoded MP3 or WMA file that contains information about the digital music file such as song title artist encoding bit rate track time duration etc ID3 tag information is displayed on the Artist song title line on the display Windows and Windows Media are regis tered trademarks and trademarks in the United States of America and other countries of Micro soft Corporation of the USA Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems 4 29 Playback order Musical playback order of a CD with MP3 or ROOT WMA files is as illustrated The names of folders not containing MP3 or WMA files are not shown in the display If
414. to 9 Touch OK when the settings are complete the current time setting on the bottom and a settings confirmation screen is right of the display When setting the displayed charging timer function be sure to check NOTE that the current time displayed is correct If OFF is selected for a day of the week In the default setting 100 Charge the charging timer will not operate on Maximizes Driving Range is selected that day The system will wait until the This is called long distance mode To ex next charging timer set to perform tend the life span of the Li ion battery use charging long life mode by selecting 80 Charge Improves Battery Longevity See Long life charge CH 22 Charging BACK Charging Timer x Timer 2 Set Timer 1 Set Timer 2 7 The Timer 1 indicator illuminates after the charging timer is set Use the same procedure to set the Timer 2 setting 8 Place the power switch in the OFF position and then connect the charge connector to the vehicle NOTE Always place the power switch in the OFF position after setting the charging timers When the power switch is in the ON posi tion the Li ion battery will not start charg ing The Li ion battery may not be charged to the expected level if the charging timer start time and end time are set so there is not enough time to charge the Li ion bat tery When either the charge start time or charge end time is set the charging t
415. to be seated and wearing the seat belt properly for the most effec tive protection by the seat belt and supplemental air bag NISSAN recommends that pre teens and chil dren be properly restrained in a rear seat NISSAN also recommends that appropriate child restraints and booster seats be properly installed in a rear seat If this is not possible the occupant classification sensors are designed to operate as described above to turn the front passenger air bag OFF for specified child restraints Failing to properly secure child restraints and to use the Automatic Locking Retractor ALR mode child restraint mode may allow the restraint to tip or move in an accident or sudden stop This can also result in the passenger air bag inflating in a crash instead of being OFF See Child re straints for proper use and installation If the front passenger seat is not occupied the passenger air bag is designed not to inflate in a crash However heavy objects placed on the seat could result in air bag inflation because of the object being detected by the occupant clas sification sensors Other conditions could also result in air bag inflation such as if a child is standing on the seat or if two children are on the seat contrary to the instructions in this manual Always be sure that you and all vehicle occupants are seated and restrained properly Using the passenger air bag status light you can monitor when the front passenger air bag
416. to restrain front seat occupants The pretensioner is encased with the seat belt retractor for both front seating positions The driver s seat belt also has a pretensioner at the outer floor anchor These seat belts are used the same way as conventional seat belts Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 47 When a pretensioner activates smoke is re leased and aloud noise may be heard The smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire Care should be taken not to inhale it as it may cause irritation and choking Those with a history of a breathing condition should get fresh air promptly After pretensioner activation load limiters allow the seat belt to release webbing if necessary to reduce forces against the chest The supplemental air bag warning light A is used to indicate malfunctions in the pretensioner system See Supplemental air bag warning light for more details If the supplemental air bag warning light indicates there is a malfunction have the system checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer When selling your vehicle we request that you inform the buyer about the pretensioner system and guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this Owner s Manual SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LABELS Warning labels about the supplemental front impact air bag system are placed in the vehicle as shown in the illustration SRS air bag The warning labels are located on the surfa
417. tomatic climate control models without Navigation System llle 4 10 Automatic climate control models with Navigation System 00 0000 0000 eae 4 17 Audio system models without Navigation System 4 26 Radio o e eg wes aval a GMa ance ang ec RU ada d 4 26 FM radio reception llle 4 26 AM radio reception 0 00058 4 27 Satellite radio reception 4 27 Audio operation precautions 4 28 FM AM SAT radio with compact disc CD player models without Navigation System 4 35 USB memory operation l l 4 39 iPod player operation ll 4 41 CD Care andcleaning 4 43 Steering wheel switch for audio control if so equipped 2 2 ee ee 4 43 Antenna awa ae tae eee Ea 4 44 Car phone or CBradio 4 45 Bluetooth hands free phone system without navigation system eee 4 45 Regulatory information iln 4 47 Using the system eene 4 47 Control buttons len 4 49 Getting started lle 4 49 List of voice commands lr 4 51 Voice adaptation VA mode sss 4 55 Manual control s wie ena nao d 4 56 Troubleshooting guide 00 4 58 REARVIEW MONITOR IF SO EQUIPPED When the shift selector is shifted into the R Reverse position the monitor display shows a rearward view from the vehicle AA warna The system is designed as an aid to th
418. tooth streaming audio if so equipped Some Bluetooth audio devices may not be recognized by the in vehicle audio system It is necessary to set up the wireless connection between a compatible Bluetooth audio device and the in vehicle Bluetooth module before using the Bluetooth audio Operating procedure of the Bluetooth amp audio will vary depending on the devices Make sure 4 34 Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems how to operate your audio device before using it with this system The Bluetooth audio may be stopped under the following conditions Receiving a call on the Hands Free Phone System Checking the connection to the hands free phone Do not place the Bluetooth audio device in an area surrounded by metal or far away from the in vehicle Bluetooth module to prevent tone quality degradation and wireless connection disruption While an audio device is connected through the Bluetooth wireless connection the battery power of the device may discharge quicker than usual This system supports the Bluetooth Audio Distribution Profile A2DP AVRCP Bluetooth BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and licensed to Visteon 1 2 3 4 67 8 9 10 SS FM AM xmi CD AUX DISP aa 5 M SEEK CAT bl iPod MENU BACK _ TUNE SCROLL 11 12 13 14 FM AM SAT RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC CD PLAYER MODELS WITHOUT N
419. trians VSP system warning light Remy 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 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 See Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestri ans VSP in the EV overview section 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 cooperative regenerative brake and or the elec tronically driven intelligent brake systems are not functioning properly Have the system checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer If the BRAKE warning light red also illuminates stop the ve hicle immediately and contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer For additional information see Brakes in the Starting and driving section AA warna Pressing the brake pedal when the power switch position is not in the ON or READY to drive position and or
420. tric vehicle 5 20 Starting and driving If the power switch position is in a posi tion other than ON or READY to drive you can stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal However greater foot pres sure on the brake pedal will be required to stop the vehicle and the stopping dis tance will be longer When depressing the brake pedal the braking pedal feel will not be smooth or may change when the cooperative regen erative brake system activates However the electronically controlled brake system is operating normally and this does not indicate a malfunction Using brakes Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving This will cause overheating of the brakes wearing out the brake pads and shoes faster and will reduce driving range To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the brakes from overheating reduce speed and se lect ECO position before going down a slope or long grade Overheated brakes may reduce brak ing performance and could result in loss of ve hicle control AA wann While driving on a slippery surface be careful when braking or accelerating Abrupt braking or accelerating could cause the wheels to skid which could result in an accident f the brake pedal is depressed with the EV Electric Vehicle system OFF you may feel an increased brake pedal effort and a decreased pedal stroke If the BRAKE warning light does not illu minate and the brake pedal feels like it has ret
421. tructions are avail able from a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer Local service operators are familiar with the applicable laws and procedures for towing To assure proper towing and to prevent accidental damage to your vehicle NISSAN recommends that you have a service operator tow your vehicle It is advisable to have the service operator carefully read the following precautions AA warne Never ride in a vehicle that is being towed Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by a tow truck A CAUTION When towing make sure that the ax les steering system and power train are in working condition If any unit is damaged dollies must be used Always attach safety chains before towing For information about towing your vehicle behind a recreational vehicle RV see Flat towing in the Technical and consumer information sec tion In case of emergency 6 13 TOWING RECOMMENDED BY NISSAN NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towed with the driving front wheels off the ground or that the vehicle be placed on a flatbed truck as illustrated A CAUTION Never tow with the front wheels on the ground or four wheels on the ground forward or backward as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the motor 6 14 Incase of emergency When towing this vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground if you do not use towing dollies Always release the parking brake See Parking brake manual
422. ts Driving Nearby Update Energy Charging Messages Range Stations Stations Info Map icons for charging stations 9 K E3 Long Life M Charging Clima Timer Ctrl Tim CARWINGS Settings Timer Remote Other Settings x D 2 Touch Settings 3 Touch Long life mode 8096 Charge The 1 Pushthe Zero Emission menu button indicator light illuminates when long life mode is set to on Charging CH 29 Settings Charge gt Back gt 100 gt Skip om a e ne gt Charge Charging v 280 QEnter Next QEnter Next 2 Push the Q switch to highlight 3 Use the Ql switch to highlight 80 or How to set the long life mode models Charge 96 on the dot matrix liquid crystal 100 and then push the B switch to without navigation system display and then push the B switch finalize the selection 1 Push the m switch on the left side of the combination meter panel CH 30 Charging IMMEDIATE CHARGE When a charging timer is not turned on charging automatically starts when a normal or trickle charge connector is connected to the vehicle Use the immediate charge mode anytime you want to start charging when a charging timer is turned on by performing the following 1 Place the power switch in the OFF position 2 Press the immediate charge switch 3 Connect the normal or trickle charge cable when the charging status indicator light changes to display immedia
423. ture set for the climate control Power consumption increases if the interior tempera ture is cooled down too much in summer or if it is warmed up too much in winter This reduces vehicle range When the vehicle is in the ECO position the climate control operates in the ECO mode which reduces the power consumption If the charger is connected to the vehicle when it is in the ready to drive mode and the air conditioner or heater is on the power switch automatically changes to the ON position The climate control system automatically turns off the heater or air conditioner and switches to the air recirculation mode Place the power switch in the off position to begin charging Turn on the desired climate control function If the air conditioner or heater is on while charg ing the climate control system automatically turns off the heater or air conditioning and switches to the air recirculation mode when charging is complete The remote climate control or climate control timer may fog up windows depending on the set temperature or outside temperature When turning on the seat heater switch prior to operating the remote climate control or climate control timer the seat heater also will turn on The steering wheel heater will turn on automati cally when the outside temperature is low When the vehicle is in ECO mode the air con ditioner will accordingly stay in ECO mode for lower power consumption Heater air conditi
424. u list can be scrolled by turning the TUNE SCROLL dial while the iPod is op erational To select an item push ENTER Items in the iPod menu appear on the display in the following order Now Playing Playlists Artists Albums Songs Podcasts Genres Composers Audiobooks Shuffle Songs For more information about each item see the iPod Owner s Manual Linin gt gt Next Previous Track and Fast Forward Rewind When the 4 or P button is pushed for more than 1 5 seconds while the iPod is play ing the iPod will play while fast forwarding or rewinding When the button is released the iPod will return to the normal play speed 4 42 Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems Whenthe M or gt gt button is pushed for less than 1 5 seconds while the iPod is playing the next track or the beginning of the current track on the iPod will be played REPEAT RPT When the RPT play button is pushed while a track is being played the play pattern can be changed as follows Repeat Off 1 Track Repeat All Repeat Re peat Off RANDOM RDM When the RDM play button is pushed while a track is being played the play pattern can be changed as follows Shuffle Off Track Shuffle Alobum Shuffle Shuffle Off BACK button When the BACK button is pushed it returns to the previous display CD CARE AND CLEANING Handle a CD by its edges Do not
425. ublic charging stations will be available in locations where you wish to operate the vehicle nor can NISSAN predict the period of time it may take for public charging infrastructure to be developed in your area Depending on where you live or drive there may not be sufficient public charging stations available to meet your particular needs for driving range and charging away from your home Trip planning is therefore important and you should plan trips with these facts in mind Quick charge uses public charging stations up to 50 kW of power The time needed to charge the Li ion battery from discharged low battery charge warning light illu minated to 80 charged using the a quick char ger depends on many factors including the Li ion battery temperature and the type of quick charger used It may take more time to charge the Li ion battery using the quick charger if the vehicle is parked in a cold location for example below 32 F 0 C for a long time CH 8 Charging The Li ion battery temperature gauge can be used to estimate the approximate time needed to charge the Li ion battery to 80 Li ion battery tempera ture gauge Estimated charge time 3 or fewer seg More than approxi ments illuminated mately 90 minutes 4 5 segments illu Approximately 30 90 minated minutes 6 7 segments illu Approximately 30 minated minutes 8 9 segments illu Approximately 30 60 minated minutes
426. uences be fore use If the low tire pressure warning light illuminates while driving avoid sud den steering maneuvers or abrupt braking reduce vehicle speed pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon as possible Driving with under inflated tires may perma nently damage the tires and increase the likelihood of tire failure Serious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to an accident and could result in serious personal injury Check the tire pressure for all four tires Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label to turn the low tire pressure warning light OFF If the tire is flat repair it as soon as possible See Flat tire in the In case of emergency section for chang ing a flat tire When a wheel is replaced the TPMS will not function and the low tire pres sure warning light will flash for ap proximately 1 minute The light will re main on after 1 minute Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer as soon as possible for tire replacement and or system resetting Replacing tires with those not origi nally specified by NISSAN could affect the proper operation of the TPMS If you used the Emergency Tire Sealant to repair a minor tire puncture your NISSAN certified LEAF dealer will also need to replace the TPMS sensor in addition to repairing or replacing the tire NISSAN recommends using only NISSAN Genuine Emergency Ti
427. uetooth system and call contacts by name You can record a custom voice tag for contact names that the system has difficulty recognizing For more information see Record name in this section NOTE Each phone has its own separate phone book You cannot access Phone A s phone book if you are currently connected with Phone B List Names Use the List Names command to hear all the names and locations in the phone book The system recites the phone book entries but does not include the actual phone numbers When the playback of the list is complete the system goes back to the main menu You can stop the playback of the list at any time by pressing the button on the steering wheel The system ends the VR session See the Record name command in this section for infor mation about recording custom voice tags for list entries that the system has difficulty pronounc ing 4 54 Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems Record Name The system allows you to record custom voice tags for contact names in the phonebook that the vehicle has difficulty recognizing This feature can also be used to record voice tags to directly dial an entry with multiple numbers Up to 40 voice tags can be recorded to the system Recent calls Main Menu Recent Calls Incoming Missed Outgoing Redial Call Back Use the Recent Calls command to acce
428. uids can damage the environment Always conform to local regulations for the disposal of vehicle fluids Never connect or disconnect the bat tery or any transistorized component while the power switch is in the ON position Your vehicle is equipped with an auto matic cooling fan It may come on at any time without warning even if the power switch is not in the ACC ON or READY to drive position To avoid in jury always disconnect the negative 12 volt battery cable before working near the fan Before performing any electrical main tenance work on the vehicle such as the battery fuses or bulb replacement confirm the following The charge connector is removed from the vehicle Maintenance and do it yourself 8 5 The Climate Ctrl Timer and remote climate control are not active or op erating See A C Heater Timer Cli mete Ctrl Timer and Remote cli mate control in the Ventilators and climate control systems section The 12 volt battery is not being charged by the Li ion battery and that all charging status indicator lights are off see Charging the 12 volt battery in the EV overview section and Charge status indicator light in the Charging section The power switch is in the OFF posi tion Place the power switch in the ON position and then in the OFF position to prevent the 12 volt battery auto matically being charged by the Li ion battery See Charging the 12 volt bat tery in the EV overvi
429. up in the seat If the seatback is re clined the risk of sliding under the lap belt and being injured is increased A CAUTION When adjusting the seat positions be sure not to contact any moving parts to avoid possible injuries and or damage FRONT SEATS Front manual seat adjustment Forward and backward Pull the bar up and hold it while sliding the seat forward or backward to the preferred position Release the bar to lock the seat in position Reclining To recline the seatback pull the lever up and lean back To bring the seatback forward pull the lever up and lean your body forward Release the lever to lock the seatback in position The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit See Precautions on seat belt usage Also the seatback can be reclined to allow oc cupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the vehicle is in the P Park position or N Neu tral position with the parking brake applied Seat lifter for driver s seat Pull up or push down the adjusting lever to adjust the seat height to the preferred position Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 3 REAR SEATS Folding Before folding the rear seats Secure the seat belts on the seat belt hooks located on the side wall See Seat belt hooks later in this section To fold down the seatback pull the r
430. urer s in mode child restraint mode It reverts to the structions for belt routing Emergency Locking Retractor ELR mode when the seat belt is fully retracted 1 24 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system Rear facing step 5 5 Remove any additional slack from the child restraint Press downward and rearward firmly in the center of the child restraint with your hand to compress the vehicle seat cushion and seatback while pulling up on the seat belt Rear facing step 6 After attaching the child restraint test it be fore you place the child in it Push it from side to side while holding the child restraint near the seat belt path The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch 25 mm from side to side Try to tug it forward and check to see if the belt holds the restraint in place If the restraint is not secure tighten the seat belt as necessary or put the restraint in another seat and test it again You may need to try a differ ent child restraint Not all child restraints fit in all types of vehicles 7 Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use If the seat belt is not locked repeat steps 1 through 6 After the child restraint is removed and the seat belt fully retracted the ALR mode child restraint mode is canceled FORWARD FACING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING LATCH Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in Child safety an
431. urned on as scheduled by the Climate Ctrl Timer regardless of the remaining battery energy Even when the climate control is set as the first priority the climate control sys tem will be turned off when the electric demands of the climate control system is more than can be provided to the Li ion battery for charging Some charging stations used to perform normal charge are equipped with timer functions If the charger timer function Charging CH 23 and the vehicle timer are both set and the two timers are not set to operate at the same time it is possible that the charger will not start or the battery will not be charged to the level expected If the Li ion battery warmer is operating while the Climate Ctrl Timer or Remote Climate Control is being used perfor mance of the Climate Control will be re duced The Li ion battery may not charge to the expected level using the Charging Timer When a Start time and End time are set while the Li ion battery warmer operates Set only the Charging Timer End time when charging in cold weather The ve hicle automatically determines when to start charging to fully charge the Li ion battery even if the Li ion battery warmer operates Charging ends before the set End time if the Li ion battery is fully charged The 12 volt battery can become dis charged if the charging timer is operated repeatedly between the Li ion battery charges while the vehicle is not used for an extended
432. urned to its normal state after the EV system is started this indicates that there is no malfunction and the vehicle can be operated normally Wet brakes When the vehicle is washed or driven through water the brakes may get wet As a result the braking distance will be longer and the vehicle may pull to one side during braking To dry brakes drive the vehicle at a safe speed while lightly tapping the brake pedal to heat up the brakes Do this until the brakes return to normal Avoid driving the vehicle at high speeds until the brakes have dried Parking brake break in Break in the parking brake shoes whenever the holding effect of the parking brake is weakened or whenever the parking brake shoes are re placed in order to maintain optimum braking performance This procedure is described in the vehicle Ser vice Manual and it can be performed by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ABS AA warna The Anti lock Braking System ABS is a sophisticated device but it cannot prevent accidents resulting from care less or dangerous driving techniques It can help maintain vehicle control during braking on slippery surfaces Remember that stopping distances on slippery surfaces will be longer than on normal surfaces even with ABS Stopping distances may also be longer on rough gravel or snow covered roads or if you are using tire chains Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front
433. ustrated HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB 1 Turn the wheels into the curb and move the vehicle forward until the curb side wheel gently touches the curb HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB 2 Turn the wheels away from the curb and move the vehicle back until the curb side wheel gently touches the curb HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL NO CURB Turn the wheels toward the side of the road so the vehicle will move away from the center of the road if it moves 4 Place the power switch in the OFF position POWER STEERING SYSTEM AA warna If the READY to drive indicator light is OFF while driving the power assist for the steering will not work Steering will be harder to operate Whenthe power steering warning light illuminates while the READY to drive indicator light ON the power assist for the steering will cease operation You will still have control of the vehicle but the steering will be harder to operate The power steering system is designed to pro vide power assistance while driving to operate the steering wheel with less effort When the steering wheel is operated repeatedly or continuously while parking or driving at a very low speed the power assist for the steering wheel will be reduced This is to prevent over heating of the power steering system and help protect it from getting damaged While the power assistance is reduced steering wheel operation will become harder When the temperature of the power steer
434. ve driving range in the EV overview section NOTE This clock is not synchronized with the clock displayed on the navigation system screen The charging timer starts and stops charging base on the time displayed on the navigation system screen See LEAF Navi gation System Owner s Manual CLOCK Adjust the clock on the setting screen of the dot matrix liquid crystal display See 5 Settings If the power supply 12 volt battery is discon nected the clock will not indicate the correct time Readjust the time Instruments and controls 2 11 WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS ABS Remy BRAKE i 12 volt battery charge warning light Anti lock Braking System ABS warning light Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians VSP system warning light BRAKE system warning light yellow BRAKE warning light red Electric shift control system warning light chy EV system warning light PS C s ry Dd Low tire pressure warning light Master warning light red yellow Power steering warning light Seat belt warning light Supplemental air bag warning light Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC warning light Exterior light indicator High beam indicator light Plug in indicator light Power l
435. vehicle Explosive hydrogen gas is always present in the vicinity of the 12 volt battery Keep all sparks and flames away from the 12 volt battery Do not allow battery fluid to come into contact with eyes skin clothing or painted surfaces Battery fluid is a cor rosive sulfuric acid solution that can cause severe burns If the fluid comes into contact with anything immedi ately flush the contacted area with water In case of emergency Keep the 12 volt battery out of the reach of children The booster battery must be rated at 12 volt Use of an improperly rated battery can damage your vehicle Whenever working on or near a 12 volt battery always wear suitable eye pro tectors for example goggles or indus trial safety spectacles and remove rings metal bands or any other jew elry Do not lean over the 12 volt bat tery when jump starting Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery It could explode and cause serious injury Your vehicle has an automatic cooling fan It could come on at any time Keep hands and other objects away from it A WARNING Always follow the instructions below Failure to do so could result in damage to the DC DC converter and cause per sonal injury A CAUTION Do not attempt to perform a jump start on the 12 volt battery at the same time that the Li ion battery is being charged Doing so may damage the vehicle or charging equipment and could cause an injury LEAF cannot be used
436. vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS mal function indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approxi mately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the mal function exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alter nate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replac ing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly Additional information The TPMS will activate only when the vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH 25 km h Also this system may not detect a sudden drop in tire pressure for example a flat tire while driving The low tire pressure warning light does not automatically turn off when the tire pressure is adjusted After the tire is inflated to the recom mended pressure the vehicle must be driven at speeds above 16 MPH 25 km h to activate the TPMS and turn off the low tire pres
437. vent discharging the 12 volt battery NOTE If the Li ion battery becomes completely discharged The vehicle is automatically placed in the ON position and it will not be possible to Switch to the READY position The vehicle is automatically switched to the N Neutral position and it will not be possible to drive the vehicle 6 12 In case of emergency AA warninc If the vehicle is in the N Neutral position and the Li ion battery and the 12 volt battery become completely discharged the vehicle can not be placed in the P Park position If this occurs place suit able blocks at both the front and back of a wheel to prevent the vehicle from mov ing Failure to block a wheel may allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly which may result in serious personal injury or death To place the vehicle in the READY position so the vehicle can be driven charge the Li ion battery until the driving range on the instrument panel changes from to a numeric distance PUSH STARTING Do not attempt to start the system by pushing the vehicle A CAUTION An EV Electric Vehicle cannot be push started or tow started Attempting to do so may cause traction motor damage TOOLS Tools are located in the side of the cargo area TOWING YOUR VEHICLE When towing your vehicle all State Provincial in Canada and local regulations for towing must be followed Incorrect towing equipment could dam age your vehicle Towing ins
438. vice can be activated by pushing the HomeLink button that was just programmed This procedure will not affect any other programmed HomeLink buttons IF YOUR VEHICLE IS STOLEN If your vehicle is stolen you should change the codes of any non rolling code device that has been programmed into HomeLink Consult the Owner s Manual of each device or call the manu facturer or dealer of those devices for additional information When your vehicle is recovered you will need to reprogram the HomeLink Univer sal Transceiver with your new transmitter information FCC notice For USA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference re ceived including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly ap proved by the party responsible for compli ance could void the user s authority to op erate the equipment For Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of In dustry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference in cluding interference that may cause unde sired operation of the device Instruments and controls 2 61 NOTES 2 62 Instruments and controls 3 Pre driving checks and adjustments KeyS s
439. voice commands in this section Choosing a language You can interact with the Bluetooth Hands Free Phone System using English Spanish or French To change the language perform the following 1 Press and hold the CK button for more than 5 seconds 2 The system announces Press the PHONE SEND f button for the hands free phone system to enter the voice adaptation Heater air conditioner audio and phone systems 4 49 mode or press the PHONE END s button to select a different language 3 Press the button For information on voice adaptation see Voice Adaptation VA mode in this section 4 The system announces the current language and gives you the option to change the lan guage to Spanish in Spanish or French in French To select the current language press the PHONE SEND f button To select a different language tilt the tuning switch or v upor down NOTE You must press the 4 button within 5 seconds to change the language 5 If you decide not to change the language do not press either button After 5 seconds the VR session will end and the language will not be changed Connecting procedure NOTE The connecting procedure must be per formed when the vehicle is stationary If the vehicle starts moving during the procedure the procedure will be cancelled Main Menu Add phone A Initiate from handset Name phone C Press the button on th
440. warning light flashes intermittently The supplemental air bag warning light does not illuminate at all Unless checked and repaired the Supplemental Restraint Systems and or the pretensioners may not function properly For additional information see Supplemental re straint system in the Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system section AA warna If the supplemental air bag warning light is on it could mean that the front air bag side air bag curtain air bag and or pre tensioner systems will not operate in an accident To help avoid injury to yourself or others have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer as soon as possible Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC warning light The light will blink when the Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC system is operating thus alerting the driver that the vehicle is nearing its traction limits The road surface may be slippery When the VDC warning light illuminates with VDC system turned on this light alerts the driver to the fact that the VDC system s fail safe mode is operating for example the VDC system may not be functioning properly Have the system checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer If a malfunction occurs in the system the VDC sys tem function will be canceled but the vehicle is still driveable For additional information see Ve hicle Dynamic Control VDC system in the 5 Starting and driving of
441. webbing is found the entire seat belt assembly should be replaced CHILD SAFETY AA warna Do not allow children to play with the seat belts Most seating positions are equipped with Automatic Locking Re tractor ALR mode seat belts If the seat belt becomes wrapped around a child s neck with the ALR mode activated the child can be seriously injured or killed if the seat belt retracts and becomes tight This can occur even if the vehicle is parked Unbuckle the seat belt to release the child If the seat belt can not be un buckled or is already unbuckled release the child by cutting the seat belt with a suitable tool such as a knife or scissors to release the seat belt Children need adults to help protect them They need to be properly restrained In addition to the general information in this manual child safety information is available from many other sources including doctors teachers government traffic safety offices and community organizations Every child is different so be sure to learn the best way to transport your child There are three basic types of child restraint systems Rear facing child restraint Forward facing child restraint Booster seat The proper restraint depends on the child s size Generally infants up to about 1 year and less than 20 Ib 9 kg should be placed in rear facing child restraints Forward facing child restraints are available for children who outgrow rear facing c
442. when a part in the EV System has malfunctioned If the indicator illumi nates in a situation other than those described above or if it does not turn off there may be a system malfunction Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer AA warna Power limitation mode can result in re duced power and vehicle speed The re duced speed may be lower than other traffic which could increase the chance of a collision Be especially careful when driving If the vehicle cannot maintain a safe driving speed pull to the side of the road in a safe area Charge the Li ion battery if the charge is low or allow the Li ion battery to cool mdp READY to drive indicator light The READY to drive indicator light illuminates when the EV Electric Vehicle System is pow ered and the vehicle may be driven The READY to drive indicator light will turn off in the following conditions Certain EV Electric Vehicle system malfunc tions The READY to drive indicator light turns off immediately before the Li ion battery is com pletely discharged If the Li ion battery becomes completely discharged the vehicle must be charged in order to be driven See Low battery charge warning light Ke Security indicator light This light blinks when the power switch is in the ACC OFF or LOCK position This function indi cates the security system equipped on the ve hicle is operational If the security system is malfun
443. wn of the EV Electric Vehicle sys tem power switch placed in the ON and OFF position Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians VSP LIFE WITH AN EV SCENE GUIDE This section provides a brief explanation for the most important LEAF functions Refer to the spe cific sections of this manual for detailed explana tions of the vehicle features and operation CHARGING THE LI ION BATTERY NORMAL CHARGE See CH How to normal charge in the CH Charging section TRICKLE CHARGE See CH How to trickle charge in the CH Charging section QUICK CHARGE If so equipped See CH How to quick charge in the CH Charging section The following 3 methods can be used for recharging the Li ion battery Charge connector i aj gt Outlet Charging Use the charging device AC 220 240 volt that is installed in your home Use the EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment or trickle charge cable for opportunity charging at a destination such as a friends house Use only a 110 120 volt 15 amp dedicated outlet for charging Public charging stations Estimated charging time Approximately 4 7 hours depending on the charger to charge the Li ion battery from discharged Low battery charge warning light illuminated to charged Approximately 21 hours to charge the Li ion battery from discharged Low battery charge warning light illuminated to charged
444. ws P 2 54 Switch operation P 2 38 8 License plate installation P 9 9 Illustrated table of contents 0 3 EXTERIOR REAR 1 Rear view camera See LEAF Navigation 3 High mounted stop light System Owner s Manual Bulb replacement P 8 23 2 Rear window wiper and washer 4 Rear window defroster P 2 41 Switch operation P 2 40 5 Solar cell module P EV 30 Window washer fluid P 8 10 O 4 Illustrated table of contents 6 Antenna P 4 44 Satellite radio antenna See LEAF Naviga tion System Owner s Manual 7 Rear combination lights Bulb replacement P 8 23 8 Rear hatch P 3 17 NISSAN Intelligent Key system P 3 6 PASSENGER COMPARTMENT 1 Ceiling light P 2 57 2 Sun visors P 3 21 3 Map lights P 2 57 Bluetooth Hands Free Phone System microphone See LEAF Navigation System Owner s Manual 4 Sunglasses holder P 2 51 5 Inside rearview mirror P 3 22 HomeLink if so equipped P 2 58 6 Cargo area Cargo cover if so equipped P 2 52 EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment P CH 11 7 Tools P 6 13 8 Heated seat switch P 2 47 9 Console box P 2 52 10 Door armrest Power window switch P 2 54 Power door lock switch P 3 5 Outside mirror remote control switch P 3 23 11 Front cup holders P 2 50 Illustrated table of contents 0 5 COCKPIT 4 Headlight fog light if so equipped and turn signal switch
445. ximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire When replacing the tires on the ve hicle always use a tire that has the same load rating as the factory installed tire 6 Term of tubeless or tube type Indicates whether the tire requires an inner tube tube type or not tubeless 2 The word radial The word radial is shown if the tire has radial structure 8 30 Maintenance and do it yourself Manufacturer or brand name Manufacturer or brand name is shown Other tire related terminology In addition to the many terms that are defined throughout this section Intended Outboard Sidewall is 1 the sidewall that contains a white wall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire or 2 the outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a par ticular side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle TYPES OF TIRES AA warninc When changing or replacing tires be sure all four tires are of the same type Example Summer All Season or Snow and construction A NISSAN certified LEAF dealer may be able to help you with information about tire type size speed rating and availabil ity Replacement tires may have a lower speed rating than the factory equipped tires and may not match the potential maximum vehicle speed Never exceed the maximum speed r
446. y TERMS It is important to familiarize yourself with the fol lowing terms before loading your vehicle Curb Weight actual weight of your vehicle vehicle weight including standard and optional equipment fluids emergency tools and spare tire assembly This weight does not include passengers and cargo GVW Gross Vehicle Weight curb weight plus the combined weight of passengers and cargo GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating maxi mum total combined weight of the unloaded vehicle passengers luggage hitch trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment 9 10 Technical and consumer information This information is located on the F M V S S C M V S S label GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating maximum weight load limit specified for the front or rear axe This information is located on the F M V S S C M V S S label GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating The maximum total weight rating of the vehicle passengers cargo and trailer Vehicle Capacity Weight Load limit Total load capacity maximum total weight limit specified of the load passengers and cargo for the ve hicle This is the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo that can be loaded into the vehicle If the vehicle is used to tow a trailer the trailer tongue weight must be included as part of the cargo load This information is lo cated on the Tire and Loading Information label Cargo capacity permissible weight of ca
447. y Always follow all of the child restraint manufacturer s instructions for installation and use Infants and children should never be held on anyone s lap Even the strongest adult cannot resist the forces of a collision Do not put a seat belt around both a child and another passenger NISSAN recommends that all child restraints be installed in the rear seat Studies show that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat If you must install a forward facing child restraint in the front seat see later in this section Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System never install a rear facing child restraint in the front seat An inflating air bag could seri ously injure or kill a child A rear facing child restraint must only be used in the rear seat Be sure to purchase a child restraint that will fit the child and vehicle Some child restraints may not fit properly in your vehicle Child restraint anchor points are de signed to withstand loads from child restraints that are properly fitted Never use the anchor points for adult seat belts or harnesses A child restraint with a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat Keep seatbacks as upright as pos sible after fitting the child restraint Infants and children should always be placed in an appropriate child restraint while in the vehicle When the child restraint is not in use k
448. y damage to the front end or side portion of the vehicle Ifyou need to dispose of a supplemen tal air bag or pretensioner or scrap the vehicle contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer Correct supplemental air bag and pretensioner system disposal procedures are set forth in the appro priate NISSAN Service Manual Incor rect disposal procedures could cause personal injury Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 49 NOTES 1 50 Safety Seats seat belts and supplemental restraint system 2 Instruments and controls Cockpit ieres modes en ee s Goda esl aid 2 3 Instrument panel coce sisa rate Eaa ea ee 2 4 Meters and gauges onasan 2 5 Speedometer and odometer 2 6 Li ion battery temperature gauge 2 7 Power Mote s es oa uu od eae OU ae Rams 2 7 Driving range ae BA ee ee a ae ed xs 2 8 Li ion battery available charge gauge 2 9 Li ion battery capacity level gauge 2 10 Outside air temperature sss 2 10 ECO indicator s i us XR X ER 2 10 Clock 5 2 aia eked Hae a ke Re Be E 2 11 Warning indicator lights and audible reminders 2 12 Checking bulbs llle 2 13 Warning lights vemm eae m bem G 2 13 Indicatorlights llle 2 19 Audible reminders lessen 2 21 Dot matrix liquid crystal display 2 22 Indicators for operation 0 0000 2 23 Trp comp ter 2 2 oor e pem des Rum dS RR s 2 27 Warning inform
449. y turns off when this warning light is lit The VDC OFF switch is used to turn off the VDC system The VDC off indicator amp illuminates to indicate that the VDC system is off When the VDC switch is used to turn off the system the VDC system still operates to prevent one drive wheel from slipping by transferring power to a drive wheel that is not slipping The warn ing flashes if this occurs All other VDC functions are off and the 8 warning will not flash The VDC System is automatically reset to ON when the power switch is placed in the OFF position then back to the ON position The computer has a built in diagnostic feature that tests the system each time you start the EV Electric Vehicle and move the vehicle forward or in reverse at a slow speed When the self test occurs you may hear a clunk noise and or feel a pulsation in the brake pedal This is normal and is not an indication of a malfunction A WARNING The VDC system is designed to help the driver maintain stability but does not prevent accidents due to abrupt steering operation at high speeds or by careless or dangerous driving tech niques Reduce vehicle speed and be especially careful when driving and cornering on slippery surfaces and al ways drive carefully Do not modify the vehicle s suspen sion If suspension parts such as shock absorbers struts springs stabilizer bars bushings and wheels are not NISSAN recommended for your ve hicle
450. yed on various signs or bill boards _ 4 286 o C ECO INDICATOR The ECO indicator displays how economically the vehicle is being operated The meter display is affected by the following conditions Accelerator pedal operation Brake pedal operation Driving conditions Traffic conditions Heater and air conditioner usage Time the vehicle is not moving while the vehicle is in the READY to drive mode and accessories are on Instant ECO driving level The instant ECO driving level 1 is displayed by the number of bars that increase more economi cal driving or decrease less economical driving depending on vehicle operation Long term ECO driving level Long term ECO driving is indicated by ECO TREE symbols The longer the vehicle is operated economically the more segments of the large ECO TREE symbol are displayed When all of the segments of the large ECO TREE symbol are displayed a small ECO TREE indicator 3 is also displayed and the large ECO TREE symbol dis play is reset The longer the vehicle is operated economically the more small ECO TREE sym bols are displayed The ECO TREE symbols that were illuminated while driving will turn off when the vehicle power is turned off The ECO TREE symbols are stored in the navigation system to show long term efficient vehicle operation To increase the ECO driving level and for information about driving the vehicle efficiently see Impro
451. ystem to the mode that allows you to open all the doors when the key is turned once See the LEAF Navigation System Owner s Manual LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB To lock the door without the key move the inside lock knob to the lock position 1 then close the door To unlock move the inside lock knob to the unlock position 2 When the front door is locked pulling the front door handle will unlock the front door When locking the door without a key be sure not to leave the key inside the vehicle LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Operating the power door lock switch will lock or unlock all the doors The switches are located on the driver s and front passenger s door armrests To lock the doors push the power door lock switch to the lock position 1 with the driver s or front passenger s door open then close the door When locking the door this way be sure not to leave the key inside the vehicle To unlock the doors push the power door lock switch to the unlock position Lockout protection When the power door lock switch is moved to the lock position and any door is open all doors will lock and unlock automatically When the power door lock switch is moved to the lock position with the Intelligent Key left in the vehicle and any door open all doors will unlock automatically and a chime will sound after the door is closed These functions help to prevent the Intelligent Key from being accide

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