2013 NISSAN LEAF radio

HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY FUNCTION
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.
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.
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 in an area where tem-
peratures exceed 140°F (60°C) .
Do not attach 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.
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Rearview monitor (if so equipped).............4-2
How to read the displayed lines .............4-2
Difference between predicted and actual
distances ......................... .4-3
Adjusting the screen .................. .4-5
Operating tips ...................... .4-5
Vents ............................. .4-6
Center vents ....................... .4-6
Side vents ........................ .4-6
Climate control system ................... .4-7
Automatic climate control (models without
Navigation System) .................. .4-10
Automatic climate control (models with
Navigation System) .................. .4-17
Audio system (models without Navigation System). . .4-26 Radio .......................... .4-26
FM radio reception .................. .4-26
AM radio reception .................. .4-27
Satellite radio reception ................4-27
Audio operation precautions ..............4-28FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD) player
(models without Navigation System)
.........4-35
USB memory operation ................ .4-39
iPod® player operation ................4-41
CD Care and cleaning ................ .4-43
Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped) .................... .4-43
Antenna ......................... .4-44
Car phone or CB radio ................ .4-45
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system without
navigation system ..................... .4-45
Regulatory information ................ .4-47
Using the system ................... .4-47
Control buttons .................... .4-49
Getting started ..................... .4-49
List of voice commands ................4-51
Voice adaptation (VA) mode ..............4-55
Manual control ..................... .4-56
Troubleshooting guide ................ .4-58

the positionAif the object projects over the
actual backing up course.
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.
It 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 time 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.
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charge 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 climate 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.
WARNING
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
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
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RADIO
Push the power switch to the ACC or ON posi-
tion and press the 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 the de-
vice in a different location may reduce or elimi-
nate the noise.
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.
AUDIO SYSTEM (MODELS WITHOUT
NAVIGATION SYSTEM)
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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 their 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 can
affect satellite radio performance. Remove the
ice to restore satellite radio reception.
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FM-AM-SAT RADIO WITH
COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER
(MODELS WITHOUT NAVIGATION
SYSTEM)
1. FM·AM band select button
2. CD EJECT button3. XM band select button
4. DISP (display) screen
5. Color display
6. iPod MENU button
7. Radio CAT (category)/REW (rewind) button
for SEEK/TRACK
8. Radio SCAN tuning button 9. Radio CAT (category)/FF (fast forward) but-
ton for SEEK/TRACK
10. BACK button
11. CD·AUX button
12. PWR (power) button/VOL (volume) control knob
13. RPT (repeat) play button
14. RDM (random) play button
15. Radio station preset select buttons
16. AUX IN jack
17. TUNE·SCROLL control knob
18. 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.
It may take some time to receive the activation signal after subscribing the SiriusXM Satellite
Radio. After receiving the activation signal, an
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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 circuit 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 FadeControls 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
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. Clock Adjust
Adjust the clock according to the following
procedure:
1) Push the ENTER/SETTING button
1and
turn the TURN/SCROLL knob until “Set-
ting Clock” and “Clock Adjust” appear on
the display.
2) Push the ENTER/SETTING button
1to
select “Clock Adjust.”
3) Turn the TUNE·SCROLL control knob
2
to adjust the hour.
4) Push the ENTER/SETTING button
1.
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