2013 NISSAN LEAF park assist

If the power limitation indicator lightillumi-
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 prevent
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.
WARNING
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. Do not attempt to start the system by pushing the
vehicle.
CAUTION
An EV (Electric Vehicle) cannot be push-
started or tow-started. Attempting to do
so may cause traction motor damage.
IF THE LI-ION BATTERY BECOMES
COMPLETELY DISCHARGED PUSH STARTING
6-12In case of emergency

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.
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. 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 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.
6-14In case of emergency

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 fromacid 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.
CAUTION
Do not use car washes that use acid in the detergent. Some car washes, espe-
cially brushless ones, use some acid
for cleaning. 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 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.
CLEANING EXTERIOR
7-2Appearance and care

When starting and driving..........5-2
Push starting...................6-12
Q
Quickcharge .................CH-15
R
Rapidairpressureloss..............5-6
Rearcenterseatbelt ..............1-14
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock . . .3-6
Rear hatch....................3-17
Rearseats.....................1-4
Rearview monitor .................4-2
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .......................2-41
Rear window wiper and washer switch ....2-40
Reductiongearfluid................8-9
Remotecharge ................CH-31
Remoteclimatecontrol.............4-23
Remote keyless entry function, For Intelligent
Keysystem....................3-13
Repairing flat tire .................6-4
Repairing tire ...................6-6
Reporting safety defects ............9-15
Road accident precautions ...........EV-8
Roadside assistance program ..........6-2
Rollover ......................5-5
S
Safety.......................1-15
Child seat belts .............. .1-15
Reporting safety defects ..........9-15
Sceneguide..................EV-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..................1-3
Front manual seat adjustment ........1-3
Front seats ................. .1-3
Seat belt(s)....................1-15
Child safety ................ .1-15
Infants ................... .1-15
Injured persons .............. .1-10
Larger children .............. .1-16
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-7
Pregnant women ............. .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 .................. .1-7
Seat belts with pretensioners .......1-47
Seat belt warning light ...........2-18 Shoulder belt height adjustment
.....1-13
Small children ............... .1-15
Three-point type ............. .1-10
Seat(s) , Seats...................1-2
Heated seats............... .2-47
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , EV system start ............2-37
Servicing climate control ............4-16
Shifting ......................5-11
Electric shift control system ........5-11
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For front
seats.......................1-13
Soft bottle holders ................2-51
Solar cell module .................7-3
Speedometer ...................2-6
Starting ......................5-10
Before starting system ...........5-10
Jump starting ............... .6-10
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting ............... .6-12
Status light, Front passenger air bag ......1-42
Steering .....................2-45
Heated steering wheel ...........2-45
Power steering system ...........5-19
Tilting steering column ...........3-20
Stopping the vehicle...............6-5
Storage......................2-50
Stowing golf bags ................2-53
Sun visors ....................3-21
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-48
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-48, 2-18
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