2014 NISSAN LEAF Owners Manual

The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driv-
ing conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the traction motor output to re-
duce wheel spin. The traction motor speed will be
reduced even if the accelerator is depressed to
the floor. If maximum traction motor power is
needed to free a stuck vehicle, turn the VDC
system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator will illuminate.Push the VDC OFF switch again to turn on the
VDC system, or the VDC is automatically turned
back on when the power switch is placed in the
off position and then placed back in the READY
to drive position. See “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion.
To open the charge port lid, push the charge port
lid switch. See “Charge Port Lid” in the “Pre-
Driving Checks and Adjustments” section.
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCHCHARGE PORT LID SWITCH
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To lock or unlock the charge connector, push the
charge connector lock switch. See “Charge
Connector Lock Switch” in the “Charging” sec-
tion.To turn off the charge timer, push the charge
timer OFF switch. See “Charging Timer” in the
“Charging” section.The power outlet is located in the instrument
panel.
CAUTION
• The outlet and plug may be hot during
or immediately after use.
• Do not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12-volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.
• Use the power outlet with the power
switch is in the ON or READY to drive
position to avoid discharging the 12-
volt battery.
CHARGE CONNECTOR LOCK SWITCH CHARGE TIMER OFF SWITCH POWER OUTLET
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• Avoid using the power outlet when the
air conditioner, headlights or rear win-
dow defroster are on.
• This power outlet is not designed for
use with a cigarette lighter unit.
• Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug may
overheat or the internal temperature
fuse may open.
• Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, make sure that the electrical ac-
cessory being used is turned OFF.
• When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water to contact the
outlet.CUP HOLDERS
CAUTION
• Avoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is being used to
prevent spilling the drink. If the liquid
is hot, it can scald you or your passen-
ger.
• Use only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an acci-
dent.
Front
STORAGE
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Soft bottle holders
CAUTION
• Do not use the bottle holder for any
other objects that could be thrown
about in the vehicle and possibly injure
people during sudden braking or an
accident.
• Do not use the bottle holder for open
liquid containers.
SUNGLASSES HOLDER
To open the sunglasses holder, push and release.
Only store one pair of sunglasses in the holder.
WARNING
Keep the sunglasses holder closed while
driving to prevent an accident.
CAUTION
• Do not use for anything other than
sunglasses.
• Do not leave sunglasses in the sun-
glasses holder while parking in direct
sunlight. The heat may damage the
sunglasses.
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GLOVE BOX
WARNING
Keep the glove box lid closed while driv-
ing to prevent injury in case of an acci-
dent or a sudden stop.
To open the glove box, pull the handle.
To close, push the lid in until the lock latches.
CONSOLE BOX
To open the console box, push up the knobA
and pull up the lid. To close, push the lid down
until it is latched.
CARGO COVER (IF SO EQUIPPED)
WARNING
• Never put anything on the cargo cover,
no matter how small. Any object on it
could cause an injury in an accident or
sudden stop.
• Do not leave the cargo cover in the
vehicle with it disengaged from the
holder.
• Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher
than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or
collision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
• Your child could be seriously injured or
killed in a collision if the child restraint
top tether strap is damaged.
– If the cargo cover contacts the top
tether strap when it is attached to
the top tether anchor, remove the
cargo cover from the vehicle or se-
cure it on the cargo floor below its
attachment location. If the cargo
cover is not removed, it may damage
the top tether strap during a colli-
sion.
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– Do not allow cargo to contact the
top tether strap when it is attached
to the top tether anchor. Properly
secure the cargo so it does not con-
tact the top tether strap. Cargo that
is not properly secured or that con-
tacts the top tether strap may dam-
age the top tether strap during a
collision.
The cargo cover keeps the luggage compartment
contents hidden from the outside.
To remove the cargo cover:
1. Remove the straps from the rear hatch.
2. Pull up the cargo cover.
3. Remove the cargo cover holders from the rear
pillar.4. Slide down the cargo cover along the rear
seat back.
5. Remove the cargo cover by pulling either the
left or right side backward away from the
pillar.
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STOWING GOLF BAGS
Normally, two standard golf bags can be stowed
in the cargo area. Insert the top of the golf bag
into right side of the cargo area
1then rotate the
bag backward
2. Insert the top of the 2nd golf
bag into right side of the cargo area
3and stow
the bottom of golf bag forward all the way
4.
In some cases, you may not be able to stow two
golf bags in your vehicle, depending on their sizes
or types.
LUGGAGE SIDE HOOK
CAUTION
Do not apply a total load of more than 4 lb
(2 kg) to the hook. Doing so may cause
the hook to break.
The hook is located at the side of the luggage
room. Use the hook to secure the Electric Vehicle
Supply Equipment (EVSE) .
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
• Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
while it is in motion and before closing
the windows. Use the window lock
switch to prevent unexpected use of
the power windows.
• Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls and
become trapped in the window. Unat-
tended children could become in-
volved in serious accidents.
The power windows operate when the power
switch is in the ON position, or for about 45
seconds after the power switch is placed in the
OFF position. If the driver’s or front passenger’s
door is opened during this period of about 45
seconds, power to the windows is canceled.
WINDOWS
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Main power window switch (driver’s
side)
1. Driver side window
2. Front passenger side window
3. Rear left passenger side window
4. Rear right passenger side window
5. Window lock button
To open or close the window, push down
Aor
pull up
Bthe switch and hold it. The main switch
(driver’s side switches) will open or close all the
windows.
Locking passengers’ windows
When the lock buttonCis pushed in, only the
driver side window can be opened or closed.
Push it in again to cancel.
Passenger side power window switch
The passenger’s side power window switch will
open or close only the corresponding window. To
open or close the window, push down or pull up
the switch and hold it.
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