2014 NISSAN LEAF climate control

• The Genuine NISSAN charging equipment
communicates with the vehicle before Li-ion
battery charging starts. If this communication
does not occur because other equipment is
used, the Li-ion battery will not charge.
• NISSAN recommends that you connect the
normal charge cable when getting out of the
vehicle, even if it is not going to be used. By
doing this, you can get the most out of the
remote climate control (models with navigation
system) and Climate Ctrl. Timer functions the
next time you use the vehicle.
To start normal charge:
1. Push the P (Park) position switch to place the
vehicle in the P (Park) position and apply the
parking brake.
2. When charging the Li-ion battery, place the
power switch in the OFF position. When the
power switch is in the ON position, the Li-ion
battery will not start charging.
3. Open the charge port lid and charge port cap.
See “Charge port lid” and “Charge port cap”
in the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments”
section.4. Connect the charge connector to the charge
port. If it is connected normally, a beep will
sound once.
5. If charging has started or if the battery is
waiting for charging timer, a beep will sound
twice and the charging status indicator light
display will change. See “Charging status in-
dicator light”.To stop normal charge:
1. Ensure that the charge connector lock is not
engaged. For more information, see “Charge
connector lock switch” in this section.
2. Press the button on the charge connector,
release the lock and remove the charge con-
nector from the charge port and properly
store it.
3. After closing the charge port cap on the
charge port, close the charge port lid.
CH-10Charging

NOTE:
•Depending on the charging station, the
lock mechanism established by local
standards may not be compatible with
your vehicle. It may not be possible for the
charge connector to lock to your vehicle.
•When the power source is cut off while
charging in AUTO mode, the connector
will be continuously locked for 5 minutes,
then it will be released.
•When timer charging is set with AUTO
mode, the connector will not lock until
charging is started.
•In AUTO mode, the charge connector lock
will only lock during normal charging-
.When the following systems are operated
individually or the 12-volt battery is being
charged, the charging connector lock will
not lock:
•Climate Ctrl. Timer
•Remote climate control (if so equipped)
•Li-ion battery warmer
IF THE CHARGE CONNECTOR CAN
NOT BE UNLOCKED
1. Place power switch in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the jack rod from the tool set that is
located in the cargo area. See “Tools” in the
“In Case of Emergency” section.
4. Insert the suitable tool into the screw that is
located on the front of hood lock.
5. Turn it clockwise to release the charge con-
nector lock.
6. Remove the charge connector.
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7. The [Timer 1] indicator illuminates after the
charging timer is set. Use the same procedure
to set the Timer 2 setting.
8. Place the power switch in the OFF position,
and then connect the charge connector to the
vehicle.
NOTE:
•Always place the power switch in the OFF
position after setting the charging timers.
When the power switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the Li-ion battery will not start charg-
ing.
•The Li-ion battery may not be charged to
the expected level if the charging timerstart time and end time are set so there is
not enough time to charge the Li-ion bat-
tery.
•When either the charge start time or
charge end time is set, the charging timer
function is activated.
•When only the charging timer end time is
set, the system automatically determines
when to begin charging. The Li-ion battery
may not be charged to the expected level
in the following conditions:
– The Li-ion battery is charged in cold
weather.
– The charge connector is connected to
the vehicle too close to the scheduled
charging end time.
•When only the charging timer end time is
set, the system automatically stops charg-
ing when the Li-ion battery charges to a
full charge. Charging may stop before the
scheduled end time.
•Touch [Timer 1] or [Timer 2] to turn off the
charging timer function. Touch [Yes] if the
settings shown on the screen are correct.
After this operation has been performed,
the indicator disappears and the charging
timer function is turned off. The start andstop time settings are not deleted, even if
the charging timer function is turned off.
•If charging timer and the Climate Ctrl.
Timer are operating at the same time due
to an overlap of the timer settings, you can
prioritize which function receives electri-
cal power first. See LEAF Navigation Sys-
tem Owner’s Manual.
•When charging is set as the first priority,
the Climate Ctrl. Timer does not start until
10 segments of the Li-ion battery avail-
able 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 electric de-
mands of the climate control system is
more than can be provided to the Li-ion
battery for charging.
•Some charging stations used to perform
normal charge are equipped with timer
functions. If the charger timer function
and the vehicle timer are both set, and the
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two timers are not set to operate at the
same time, it is possible that the charger
will not start or the battery will not be
charged to the level expected.
•If the Li-ion battery warmer is operating
while the Climate Ctrl. Timer or Remote
Climate Control is being used, perfor-
mance of the Climate Control will be re-
duced.
•The Li-ion battery may not charge to the
expected level using the Charging Timer
when a Start time and End time are set
while the Li-ion battery warmer operates.
•Set only the Charging Timer End time
when charging in cold weather. The ve-
hicle automatically determines when to
start charging to fully charge the Li-ion
battery, even if the Li-ion battery warmer
operates. Charging ends before the set
End time if the Li-ion battery is fully
charged.
•The 12-volt battery can become dis-
charged if the charging timer is operated
repeatedly between the Li-ion battery
charges while the vehicle is not used for
an extended period of time.
Without navigation system
1. Push theswitchAon the left side of
the combination meter panel.2. Push the
switchBto highlight “Charg-
ing Timer” on the vehicle information display
and then push the switch.
CH-24Charging

When fully charged
All of the indicator lights
1to3illuminate when
the Li-ion battery is fully charged.
The indicator lights turn off after approximately 5
minutes or when the charge connector is re-
moved.When the indicator light
3flashes
The indicator light
3flashes when the 12-volt
battery is being charged. See “Charging the 12-
volt battery” in the “EV overview” section.
The indicator will also flash for up to 5 minutes if
the electrical power to the EVSE is interrupted
during charging. Charging will restart automati-
cally when the electrical power to the EVSE is
restored if the charging connector is connected.
The charge start beep will not sound when
charging restarts.The indicator will also flash when the following
system are operating:
• Climate Ctrl. Timer
• Remote climate control (if so equipped)
• Li-ion battery heater
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INDICATOR FOR TIMER
When the power switch is turned off, this display
appears for 10 seconds. If the
switchAis
pushed within 10 seconds, the display can beselected and each setting information display
can be confirmed.
1. Timer setting status (charging and
Climate Ctrl.)
The timer setting status (ON or OFF) of the
charge and the climate control can be checked.
2. Charging timer setting confirmation
The charging timer starting hours, minutes and
days for the next charge time that has been set
can be checked.
3. Charging time
Displays the estimated time to charge the Li-ion
battery to a full charge.
4. Climate Ctrl. Timer setting
confirmation
The set time for ending hours and days of the
Climate Ctrl. Timer is displayed.Your vehicle has two types of security systems,
as follows:
• Vehicle security system
• NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
The security status is shown by the security indi-
cator light.
SECURITY SYSTEMS
2-36Instruments and controls

The heated steering wheel system is designed to
operate only when the surface temperature of the
steering wheel is below approximately 68°F
(20°C) .
Push the heated steering wheel switch to warm
the steering wheel when the power switch is in
the ON position. The indicator light
1on the
switch will illuminate.
If the surface temperature of the steering wheel is
below approximately 68°F (20°C) , the system will
heat the steering wheel and cycle off and on to
maintain a temperature above 68°F (20°C) . Theindicator light will remain on as long as the sys-
tem is on.
Push the switch again to turn the heated steering
wheel system off manually. The indicator light turn
off.
NOTE:
•If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is above 68°F (20°C) when the
switch is turned on, the system will not
heat the steering wheel. This is not a mal-
function.
•If the outside temperature is low (approxi-
mately 50°F (10°C) or less) and the Climate
Ctrl. Timer or Remote Climate Control are
used, the steering wheel heater will auto-
matically operate in the following condi-
tions.
– When using the Climate Ctrl. Timer:
Operates from approximately 15 min-
utes before the set departure time until
the set departure time.
– When using Remote Climate Control:
Operates 15 minutes after Remote Cli-
mate Control starts.•The heated steering wheel consumes less
power than the heater and can be used to
either help extend vehicle range by reduc-
ing heater use or to maximize comfort by
supplementing the heater.
HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH
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4 Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone
systems
Rearview monitor (if so equipped).............4-2
How to read the displayed lines.............4-3
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)...................4-16
Audio system (models without Navigation System). . .4-24
Radio...........................4-24
FM radio reception...................4-25
AM radio reception...................4-25
Satellite radio reception................4-25
Audio operation precautions..............4-26FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player (models without Navigation System).....4-32
USB memory operation.................4-37
iPod® player operation................4-38
CD Care and cleaning.................4-40
Steering wheel switch for audio control.......4-40
Antenna..........................4-42
Car phone or CB radio.................4-42
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system without
navigation system (if so equipped)............4-43
Regulatory information.................4-44
Using the system....................4-45
Control buttons.....................4-46
Getting started......................4-47
List of voice commands................4-48
Voice adaptation (VA) mode..............4-53
Manual control......................4-54
Troubleshooting guide.................4-54