2012 NISSAN LEAF climate control

ion battery is fully charged. Regenera-
tive brake is automatically reduced
when the Li-ion battery is fully charged
to prevent the Li-ion battery from
becoming overcharged. Regenerating
brake is also automatically reduced
when the battery temperature is high/
low (indicated by the red/blue zones
on the Li-ion battery temperature
gauge) to prevent Li-ion battery da-
mage.
. 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.
NOISE AND VIBRATION
You might experience the following noise or
vibration as a normal characteristic of this
vehicle.
.Traction motor noise from motor compart-
ment.
. Noise and vibration when releasing and
applying the electric parking brake.
. Water pump and radiator fan noise while
charging. .
Compressor and radiator fan noise when the
Climate Ctrl. Timer or remote climate control
is used.
. Relay operation noise and vibration at start-
up and shut-down of the EV (Electric
Vehicle) system (power switch placed in
the ON and OFF position) .
. Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) .
WARNING
The EV (Electric Vehicle) system uses a
high voltage current. Failure to follow
the proper handling instructions may
cause serious injury or death. Be sure
to read the “CH. Charging” section and
follow the procedures and guidelines
described.
LIFE WITH AN EV (scene guide)

Push the switch again to turn the heated
steering wheel system off manually. The indica-
tor light turn off.
NOTE:
.If the surface temperature of the steer-
ing wheel is above 688F (208C) when
the switch is turned on, the system will
not heat the steering wheel. This is not
a malfunction.
. If the outside temperature is low (ap-
proximately 508F (108C) or less) and the
Climate Ctrl. Timer or Remote Climate
Control are used, the steering wheel
heater will automatically operate in the
following conditions.
—When using the Climate Ctrl. Timer:
Operates from approximately 15
minutes before the set departure
time until the set departure time.
— When using Remote Climate Con-
trol: Operates 15 minutes after
Remote Climate Control starts.
. The heated steering wheel 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.

4 Ventilators and climate control systems
Ventilators ................................................................................... 4-2Center ventilators ............................................................... 4-2
Side ventilators ................................................................... 4-2
Climate control system ........................................................... 4-3 Automatic climate control ................................................ 4-6 Climate Ctrl. Timer ........................................................... 4-7
Remote climate control ............................................... 4-11
Operating tips ................................................................ 4-13
In-cabin microfilter ........................................................ 4-13
Servicing climate control ............................................. 4-14