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NISSAN LEAF 2013 1.G Quick Reference Guide *See your Owner’s Manual for information.01 POWER METER02 HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL c
O
NTROL03 LI-ION BATTERY TEMPERATURE GAUGE*04 DOT MATRIX LIQUID c
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YSTAL DISPLAY*05 DRIVING RANGE*06

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NISSAN LEAF 2013 1.G Quick Reference Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS
New SYSTeM FeaT ureS
Remote Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Approac

hing Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians

TABLE OF CONTENTS
New SYSTeM FeaT ureS
Remote Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Approac

hing Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP) System . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Solar Cell Module (if so equipped)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Around V

iew
® Monitor (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Shift Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Charge P

ort Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
eS

S
eNTI

a
L INFO r
M
a
TI
ON
Cold W

eather Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Parking in Extremely Cold W

eather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Quic

k Charge in Cold Weather (if so equipped)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Li-ion B

attery Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Li-ion B

attery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Li-ion B

attery Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
P

ower Limitation Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
T

ire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Easy Fill Tire Alert . . . . . . .7
Instrument Panel Cloc

k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
FI
rST DrIV

e
F ea
T
ure
S N

ISSAN Intelligent Key
® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Rear Hatc
h Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Seat Adjustments

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Outside Mirror Control Switc

h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
P

ower Meter

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11

Electric V

ehicle (EV) System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
11

St

arting/Stopping the Electric Vehicle (EV) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12

Headlight Control Switc

h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12

W

indshield Wiper and Washer Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13

Automatic Climate Controls (if so equipped)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14

FM/AM/SiriusXM
Satellite Radio with CD Player (if so equipped) . . . . . .15 Cruise Control (if so equipped)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

USB/iPOD
® Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Li-ion B
attery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
S
YST
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M G
u
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rip Computer

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19

Bluetooth
® Hands-free Phone System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Bluetooth® System Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Bluetooth® System without Navigation (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Bluetooth® System with Navigation (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Navigation System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.24

HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
• A cellular telephone should not be used for any purpose while
driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.
• Always wear your seat belt.
• Supplemental air bags do not replace proper seat belt usage.
• Children 12 and under should always ride in the rear seat
properly secured in child restraints or seat belts according to
their age and weight
.

• Do not drink and drive.
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or more information, refer to the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system (section 1)”, “Heater, air conditioner,
audio and phone systems (section 4)” and the “Starting and driving
(section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual and the “Bluetooth
® Hands-free
Phone System (section 7)” and the “audio systems (section 4)” of your
Navigation System Owner’s Manual
.
Additional information about your vehicle is also available in your Owner’s Manual, Navigation System Owner’s Manual and at www
.

nissanusa . com .
To view detailed
instructional videos, go to
www.nissanownersinfo.mobi/2013/leaf or snap this barcode with an appropriate barcode reader.
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NISSAN LEAF 2013 1.G Quick Reference Guide arOuND VIew® MONITOr
(if so equipped)
With the ignition switch in the ON position, the
Around View® Monitor is activated by pressing the
C
a

M
e

ra
button

01 , located on the navigatio

arOuND VIew® MONITOr
(if so equipped)
With the ignition switch in the ON position, the
Around View® Monitor is activated by pressing the
C
a

M
e

ra
button

01 , located on the navigation
unit, or by moving the vehicle to the r ( re V erSe )
position
.
The monitor displays various views of the position of the vehicle .

When the vehicle is in the P (ParK), N (Ne u T ra L) or D (DrIV e ) position and the
C
a
M
e
ra button
01 is pressed, the following views will display in order:
01
To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features,
please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.2
new system features
aPPrOaCH ING V eH ICL e SO uN D FO r P eDeST rI a NS (VSP) SYST eM
The VSP system helps alert pedestrians to the presence of the vehicle when it is being

driven at a low speed
.

When the vehicle starts to move, it produces a sound . The sound stops when the vehicle

s
peed reaches approximately 19 MPH (30 km/h) while accelerating .
For more information, refer to the “eV Overview (section eV)” of your Owner’s Manual .
reMOTe F uN CTIONS*
Vehicle telematic capabilities enable you to perform remote functions from a compatible internet
enabled smart phone or personal computer such as:
Battery status - The status of the battery can be checked even if you are not in the vehicle.
Unplugged status and charging status - A notification e-mail and/or text message can be

sent if the c
harge connector is not connected or if battery charging is stopped mid-charge.
Remote charge and remote climate control - Start battery charging or set a time to turn on

y
our climate controls .
*Remote functions are only available when the following conditions are met: Optional CARWINGS™ (if so equipped) subscription service has been established. Your vehicle and smart phone are in a compatible cell phone coverage area and your personal computer is connected to
the internet .
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or more information, refer to the “Charging (section CH)” of your Owner’s Manual and the “ Lea
F
Navigation System
Overview (section IT)”

of your Navigation System Owner’s Manual .
SOLar CeLL MODuL e (if so equipped)
The solar cell module helps provide a supplementary
charge to the 12-volt battery.
The 12-volt battery supplies power to the audio system, windshield wipers, lights and other low-
voltage systems
.

For more information, refer to the “eV Overview (section eV)” of your Owner’s Manual .
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NISSAN LEAF 2013 1.G Quick Reference Guide essential information
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COLD weaTHer ra NGe
Vehicle range may be reduced when the temperature drops below -4°F (-20°C).
Using the climate control system to heat the cabin when the outside tem

essential information
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COLD weaTHer ra NGe
Vehicle range may be reduced when the temperature drops below -4°F (-20°C).
Using the climate control system to heat the cabin when the outside temperature is below

32°F (0°C) uses more electricity and affects vehicle range more
than using the heater

at temperatures above 32°F (0°C).
For more information, refer to the “eV Overview (section eV)” and the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of
your Owner ’s Manual .
QuICK CHarGe I N COLD weaTHe r (if so equipped)
It may take more time to charge the Li-ion battery using the quick charger if the vehicle is

parked in a cold location (for ex
ample 32°F (0°C)) for a long period of time.
The Li-ion battery temperature gauge can be used to estimate the approximate time needed

to c
harge the Li-ion battery to 80%.
For more information, refer to the “Charging (section CH)” and the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual .
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o view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features, please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.
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D
C
B
a
Li-ion battery
temperature gauge
a 3 or less segments
illuminated
B 4-5 segments
illuminated
C 6- 7 segments
illuminated
D 8-9 segments
illuminated
e 1 0 or more segments
illuminated
e
stimated

charge time
More than approximately
90 minutes
approximately
30-90 minutes
approximately
30 minutes
approximately
30-60 minutes
More than approximately
60 minutes
Par KING IN eX Tre M e LY COLD weaT H er
Do not store the vehicle in temperatures below -13°F (-25°C) fo r over seven days. If the

outside temperature is -13°F (-25°C) or less, the Li-ion batter
y may freeze and it cannot be

c
harged or provide power to run the vehicle .

The Li-ion battery heater does not operate if the available Li-ion battery charge is less than

appro
ximately 30% and the charger is not connected to the vehicle. To help prevent the

Li-ion battery from freezing, do not leave the vehicle in an en
vironment if temperatures may

go below -1°F (-1
7°C) unless the vehicle is connected to a charger.
For more information, refer to the “eV Overview (section eV)” of your Owner’s Manual .
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NISSAN LEAF 2013 1.G Quick Reference Guide 03
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first drive features
To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features, please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.
auTOMaTIC CLIM aT e CONT rOLS (if so equipp

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11
02
05
04
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first drive features
To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features, please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.
auTOMaTIC CLIM aT e CONT rOLS (if so equipped)
01 ON-OFF BuTTON Press the
ON-OFF button to turn the climate control system on or off.
02 au TO Bu TTON The
auTO mode may be used year-round. Press the auT O button and the system will
automatically control the inside temperature (automatic cooling and/or \
dehumidified heating),
air flow distribution and fan speed.
03 T eM P eraT ure CONT rOL Bu TTON Press the temperature control button up
for warmer air or down
for cooler air .
04 Fa N SP eeD CONT rOL Bu TTON Press the fan speed control button to manually adjust the fan s
peed
up
or
down
.
05 MODe Bu TTON Press the MODe
button to manually control air flow outlets. Air will flow from the center vents, side
vents, foot outlets and defroster outlets as indicated by the icons on your control panel display screen.
06 HeaT Bu TTON Press the
He a T button to manually turn on and off the heater.
07 a /C Bu TTON Press the
a /C button when you want to manually turn the A/C on or off.
08 a Ir reCIrC uL aTI ON Bu TTON Press the air recirculation button to recirculate air inside the vehicle . The indicator light
on the button will illuminate. T
his system is used to avoid certain outside odors and helps to
adjust the inside vehicle temperature more effectively
.

Press the air recirculation button again to turn air recirculation off . This allows outside air to
be drawn into the passenger compartment to prevent fogging in d efrost, floor, or defrost/floor modes.
The air recirculation mode can only be selected if the air flow control mode is in the ,

or position .
09 DeF rOSTI NG/DeF OGGING F rONT a ND SIDe w INDOw S Press the front window defroster button
to turn the system on . The A/C automatically
turns on when the defroster mode is selected . This feature removes humidity from the air .

Set the temperature control buttons and the fan speed control b uttons to their maximum settings.
10 rear w INDOw a ND O u TSIDe MIr rO r DeF rOST er S w ITCH Push the rear window defroster button to turn the system on or off .

The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 15 minutes .
11 CLIM aT e CONT rOL TI Me r INDICaT O r
The climate control timer indicator light will illuminate when the timer has been set to
operate at a specific time of day and date .
For more information, refer to the “Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems (section 4)” of your Owner’s Manual .
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NISSAN LEAF 2013 1.G Quick Reference Guide CruISe CONT rOL (if so equipped)
The cruise control system enables you to set a
constant cruising speed once the vehicle has
reached 25 MPH (40 km/h)
.

The system will automatically mainta

CruISe CONT rOL (if so equipped)
The cruise control system enables you to set a
constant cruising speed once the vehicle has
reached 25 MPH (40 km/h)
.

The system will automatically maintain the set speed

until you t
ap the brake pedal, accelerate, cancel or

turn the system off
.

To activate the cruise control, push the Cru IS e
ON

/OFF switch
01 . The Cru IS e indicator light
in the instrument panel will illuminate .

To set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed, push \
the COa ST/Se T
switc

h
02 and release . Take your foot off the accelerator pedal . Your vehicle will maintain

the set speed .

To reset at a faster cruising speed, push and hold the aC Ce L/ re S switch
03 .
When the vehicle attains the desired speed, release the switch
.

To reset at a slower cruising speed, push and hold the COa ST/Se T switch
02 .
Release the switch when the vehicle slows to the desired speed
.

To cancel the preset speed, push the Ca NC eL switch
04 .

To turn off cruise control, push the C ruI Se ON/OFF switch
01 . The Cru IS e indicator

light in the instrument panel will turn off
.
For more information, refer to the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual .
first drive features
To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features,
please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.16
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02
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04
uSB/iPOD® INTerFaC e
The USB jack
01 is located on the instrument panel,
below the climate controls.
When a compatible USB memory device or iPod®
is plugged into the USB jack, compatible audio files
stored on the device can be played through the
vehicle’s audio system
.
For more information, refer to the “Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems (section 4)” of your Owner’s Manual,
and “audio systems (section 4)” of your Navigation System Owner’s Manual .
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