2013 NISSAN LEAF rear view mirror

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)
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
Illustrated table of contents0-5

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys...............................3-2
NISSAN Intelligent Keys® ...............3-2
Doors ............................. .3-3
Locking with Mechanical key ..............3-4
Locking with inside lock knob ..............3-4
Locking with power door lock switch ..........3-5
Automatic door locks .................. .3-5
Child safety rear door lock ................3-6
NISSAN Intelligent Key® system ..............3-6
NISSAN Intelligent Key® operating range of
the door lock/unlock function ..............3-8
Door locks/unlocks precaution .............3-8
NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation ..........3-9
12-volt battery saver system ..............3-10
Warning signals .................... .3-11
Troubleshooting guide ................ .3-12How to use remote keyless entry function
......3-13
Hood ............................ .3-16
Rear hatch ......................... .3-17
Secondary rear hatch release .............3-18
Charge port lid ....................... .3-18
Opening charge port lid ................3-18
Charge port cap .................... .3-19
Tilt steering column .................... .3-20
Tilt operation ...................... .3-20
Sun visors ......................... .3-21
Card holder (driver’s side only) ..............3-21
Mirrors ........................... .3-22
Inside rearview mirror ................. .3-22
Outside mirrors .................... .3-23
Vanity mirror ...................... .3-24

INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
Adjust the angle of the inside rearview mirror to
the preferred position.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
Awill illuminate and excessive glare from the
headlights of the vehicle behind you will be re-
duced. Type A: Push the
switchBfor 3 seconds
to turn off the automatic anti-glare system. The
indicator turns off when the system is off. Push
the
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
C, result-
ing in improper operation.
Type B: Push the “” switch
Cto make the inside
rearview mirror operate normally. The indicator
Type AType B
MIRRORS
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light will turn off. Push the “I” switchDto turn the
system on.
Do not allow any object to cover the sen-
sors
Eor apply glass cleaner on them.
Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of the
sensor, resulting in improper operation.
WARNING
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view clarity.
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
Adjusting outside mirrors
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful 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
1, 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 adjustments3-23

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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Li-ion battery status check..........CH-31
Li-ion battery temperature gauge .........2-7
Li-ion battery warmer ..............EV-5
Limited power ..................2-33
Loading information (See vehicle loading
information) ....................9-10
Lock ........................3-5
Automatic door locks ............3-5
Door locks .................. .3-3
Power door lock .............. .3-3
Rear hatch lock .............. .3-17
Long life mode.................CH-26
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-16
Low tire pressure warning system (See tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS)) ......5-2
Luggage side hook ...............2-54
M
Maintenance...................8-11
12-volt battery ............... .8-11
General maintenance ............8-2
Indicators for maintenance ........2-34
Inside vehicle ................ .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
Maplights ....................2-57 Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system)
.....3-3
Meters and gauges ................2-5
Mirror .......................3-22
Inside rearview mirror ............3-22
Outside mirrors .............. .3-23
Vanity mirror ................ .3-24
Motor....................5-10,9-6
Before starting system...........5-10
Motor compartment................8-7
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key® system ......3-6,5-7
Key operating range of the door
lock/unlock function.............3-8
Key operation ................ .3-9
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ......2-37
Normalcharge .................CH-9
Home charge ............... .CH-9
Occasional charge .............CH-9
Public charge ............... .CH-9
O
Odometer.....................2-6
Off-road recovery .................5-5
Oil .........................9-2
Capacities and recommended
lubricants .................. .9-2
Opening rear hatch...............3-10 Outside air temperature
.............2-10
Outside mirrors .................3-23
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information ....................9-18
P
Panic alarm....................3-14
Parking ......................5-14
Parking on hills .............. .5-18
Parking brake break-in..............5-21
Power .......................3-3
Power door lock .............. .3-3
Power steering system ...........5-19
Power windows .............. .2-54
Powereconomy.................5-17
Powermeter....................2-7
Power outlet...................2-50
Power steering system .............5-19
Powerswitch.................5-7,5-8
Precautions ....................5-19
Brake precautions .............5-19
Charging ................. .CH-2
Child restraints .............. .1-17
Cruise control ............... .5-15
High voltage precautions .........EV-7
Maintenance ................. .8-5
Road accident precautions ........EV-8
Seat belt usage ............... .1-7
Supplemental restraint system ......1-34
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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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Supplemental restraint system.........1-34
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................... .1-34
Switch......................2-42
Autolight switch .............. .2-42
Charge timer OFF switch .........2-49
ECO switch ................ .2-46
Fog light switch .............. .2-45
Hazard warning flasher switch .......6-2
Headlight switch ............. .2-42
Power door lock switch ...........3-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch .............. .2-41
Turn signal switch ............. .2-44
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch ................... .2-48
T
Telematics overview...............9-16
Temperature ....................2-7
Li-ion battery temperature gauge ......2-7
Theft (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System) ,
traction motor start................2-37
Tilt steering column ...............3-20
Tire........................2-16
Low tire pressure warning light ......2-16
Tires ........................6-3
Flat tire.................... .6-3
Low tire pressure warning system .....5-2
Tire and Loading information label . . .8-27, 9-9
Tire chains................. .8-31
Tire dressing ................ .7-4
Tire pressure ................ .8-28
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) ................. .5-2, 6-3
Tire rotation ................ .8-32
Types of tires ............... .8-30
Uniform tire quality grading ........9-14
Wheels and tires ............. .8-26
Wheel/tire size ............... .9-6
Tools.......................6-13
Top........................1-20
Tether strap child restraints ........1-20
Towing......................9-14
Flat towing................. .9-14
Towing a trailer .............. .9-13
Tow truck towing ............. .6-13
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system .....5-2
TPMS, Tire pressure warning system ......6-3
Tractionmotor...................9-8
Traction motor serial number ........9-8
Trailer towing...................9-13
Transceiver, HomeLink® Universal .......2-58
Transceiver................. .2-58
Transmitter, With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)...........3-13
Tricklecharge.................CH-11
Trip computer ..................2-27
Turn signal switch ................2-44 Type of charge and how to charge the Li-ion
battery
......................CH-5
U
Underbody cleaning ................7-3
Uniform tire quality grading ...........9-14
Unplugged status ...............CH-31
V
Vanity mirror...................3-24
Vehicle.......................9-6
Dimensions and weights ..........9-6
Identification number (VIN) .........9-7
Loading information .............9-10
Recovery (freeing stuck vehicle) .....6-15
Security system .............. .2-36
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch ................... .2-48
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system .5-22
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
light ..................... .2-19
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light .2-19
Vehicle security system.............2-36
Vents........................4-6
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