2013 NISSAN LEAF seats

USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory
WARNING
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 injury.
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
USB 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 systems4-33

tire briefly to release pressure. When the pres-
sure reaches the designated pressure, the horn
beeps once.
If the hazard indicator does not flash within approximately 15 seconds after starting to in-
flate the tire, it indicates that the Easy Fill Tire
Alert is not operating.
The TPMS will not activate the Easy Fill Tire Alert under the following conditions: – If 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.
– If 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
WARNING
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
which may cause drowsiness) . Always wear your
seat belt as outlined in the
Seat beltsin 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 driving5-5

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 onthe 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. 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 recommendations. 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.
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.
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 surfaces.
CLEANING INTERIOR
7-4Appearance and care

Carefully read and follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions before using air fresheners.
FLOOR MATS
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. 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 mild soap solution.
Allow the belts to dry completely in the shade
before using them.
See
Seat belts in theSafety-Seats seat belts
and supplemental restraint system section.
Bracket position
Appearance and care7-5

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.
WARNING
It is 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 properly.
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 notinclude
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. 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
axle. 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 cargo, the subtracted weight of occupants from the
load limit.
VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION
9-10Technical and consumer information

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)........5-21
Advanced air bag system ...........1-40
Air bag system .................1-40
Advanced air bag system .........1-40
Front passenger air bag and status
light .................... .1-42
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system .......1-45
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system .......1-45
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-48
Airbagwarninglight...........1-48,2-18
Air conditioner..................9-9
Air conditioner specification label .....9-9
Air conditioning system refrigerant
and lubricant recommendations ......9-3
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle security
system) .....................2-37
Alcohol, drugs and driving............5-6
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-21
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light .......................2-14
Appearance care .................7-2
Exterior appearance care ..........7-2
Interior appearance care ..........7-4
Audible reminders...............2-21 Autolight system
................2-42
Automatic.....................3-5
Door locks ................. .3-5
Automatic climate control (models with
Navigation System)...............4-17
Automatic climate control (models without
Navigation System) ...............4-10
Avoiding collision and rollover ..........5-5
B
Battery......................8-11
12-volt battery .............. .8-11
Battery saver system ...........2-44
Intelligent Key battery ...........8-19
Li-ion battery ............... .EV-2
Li-ion battery temperature gauge .....2-7
Before starting system.............5-10
Boosterseats..................1-31
Brake ......................5-14
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .....5-21
Brake fluid ................ .8-10
Brakes ................... .8-15
Brake system ............... .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 Bulbreplacement................8-21
C
Cabin air filter
..................4-16
Capacities and recommended lubricants ....9-2
Cargocover...................2-52
Ceiling light ...................2-57
Charge .....................2-49
Charge timer OFF switch .........2-49
Charge connector lock switch .........2-49
Chargeportlidswitch.............2-49
Charging ....................3-18
Charge port lid .............. .3-18
Charging related indicator light . . . .CH-33
Charging timer ............. .CH-21
Cleaning .................. .7-6
Normal charge .............. .CH-9
Precautions on charging .........CH-2
Quick charge ............. .CH-15
Specifications ............... .9-4
Trickle charge ............. .CH-11
Chargingmethods..............CH-21
Charging related indicator light .......CH-33
Charging related remote function ......CH-31
Charging status indicator light .......CH-33
Chargingtimer................CH-21
Chargingtroubleshootingguide.......CH-38

Checking.....................2-13
Checking bulbs .............. .2-13
Checking coolant level ............8-8
Child restraints..................1-17
Booster seats............... .1-31
Precautions on child restraints ......1-17
Top tether strap .............. .1-20
Child safety....................1-15
Child safety rear door lock ............3-6
Circuitbreaker,Fusiblelink...........8-17
Cleaning exterior and interior ........7-2,7-4
Climatecontrol..................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. Timer............4-12,4-19
Clock.......................2-11
Cockpit .......................2-3
Cold weather driving ..............5-24
Console box ...................2-52
Coolant.......................9-2
Capacities and recommended
lubricants .................. .9-2
Changing coolant .............. .8-9
Checking coolant level ............8-8
Cooling system..................8-7
Corrosionprotection ...............7-6
Cruise control ..................5-15 Cupholders...................2-50
D
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch
..............2-41
Dimensionsandweights.............9-6
Dot matrix liquid crystal display .........2-22
Driving ......................5-24
Cold weather driving ............5-24
Driving vehicle ............... .5-11
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Driving range ....................2-8
Driving vehicle ..................5-11
E
ECO .......................2-46
ECO switch................ .2-46
ECOindicator..................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) ...................CH-11 EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment)
cleaning
......................7-6
EV system ....................EV-2
EV unique information .............EV-25
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire.......................6-3
Flattowing....................9-14
Floormatcleaning.................7-5
Fluid ........................8-10
Brake fluid ................. .8-10
Capacities and recommended
lubricants .................. .9-2
coolant .................... .8-7
Reduction gear fluid .............8-9
Window washer fluid ............8-10
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .....9-8
Foglightswitch .................2-45
Frontmanualseatadjustment ..........1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light ....1-42
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ........1-3
Fuses.......................8-16
Fusiblelinks ...................8-17
G
Garage door open, HomeLink® Universal . . .2-58
Transceiver ................. .2-58
10-2Index

Gauge.......................2-5
Driving range................ .2-8
ECO indicator ............... .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
Odometer .................. .2-6
Power meter ................. .2-7
Speedometer ................ .2-6
Generalmaintenance...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-52
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlights ....................8-22
Bulb replacement ............. .8-22
Headlight switch ............. .2-42
Head restraints..................1-4
Heatedseatswitch ...............2-47
Heated steering wheel switch .........2-45
High voltage precautions ............EV-7
HillStart .....................5-24
Hill Start Assist ..................5-24
HomeLink® universal transceiver ........2-58
Hood release ...................3-16
Horn .......................2-46
Howtonormalcharge.............CH-9
Howtoquickcharge.............CH-15
How to trickle charge (if so equipped) ....CH-11
I
If the Li-ion battery becomes completely
discharged....................6-12
Immediate charge ...............CH-31
Immobilizer system ................2-37
In-cabin microfilter ................4-16
Indicatorlights..................2-19
Indicators for operation .............2-23
Inside rearview mirror ..............3-22
Instrument brightness control ..........2-41
Instrument panel ..................2-4
Intelligent Key system ..............3-13
Remote keyless operation .........3-13
Interior light replacement............8-23
Interior lights ...................2-56
ISOFIX child restraint ..............1-18
J
Jump starting...................6-10
K
Keylessentry...................3-13
With Intelligent Key system (See
Intelligent Key system) ...........3-13
Keys ........................3-2
For Intelligent Key system ..........3-6
L
Labels.......................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
Motor serial number .............9-8
Tire and Loading information
label .................. .8-27, 9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . .9-7
LATCH system ..................1-18
License plate, Installing front license plate . . .9-9
Light .......................1-48
Air bag warning light ............1-48
Bulb replacement ............. .8-21
Ceiling light ................ .2-57
Fog light switch .............. .2-45
Headlights bulb replacement .......8-22
Headlight switch ............. .2-42
Indicator lights ............... .2-19
Interior lights ................ .2-56
Map lights ................. .2-57
Replacement ............... .8-21
Warning lights ............... .2-13
Lightreminderwarning .............2-25
Lights, Exterior and interior light
replacement...................8-23
Li-ion battery ...................EV-2
Li-ion battery available charge gauge ......2-9
Li-ion battery capacity level gauge .......2-10
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