2014 NISSAN LEAF door lock

HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY FUNCTION
WARNING
• Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those
who use a pacemaker should contact
the electric medical equipment manu-
facturer for the possible influences be-
fore use.
• The Intelligent Key transmits radio
waves when the buttons are pushed.
The FAA advises that the radio waves
may affect aircraft navigation and
communication systems. Do not oper-
ate the Intelligent Key while on an air-
plane. Make sure the buttons are not
operated unintentionally when the unit
is stored during a flight.
CAUTION
• Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which
contains electrical components, to
come into contact with water or salt
water. This could affect the system
function.
• Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
• Do not strike the Intelligent Key
sharply against another object.
• Do not change or modify the Intelligent
Key.
• Wetting may damage the Intelligent
Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet,
immediately wipe until it is completely
dry.
• Do not place the Intelligent Key for an
extended period in an area where tem-
peratures exceed 140°F (60°C) .
• Do not attach the Intelligent Key with a
key holder that contains a magnet.
• Do not place the Intelligent Key near
equipment that produces a magnetic
field, such as a TV, audio equipment,
personal computers or cellular phone.The remote keyless entry function can operate all
door locks using the remote keyless entry func-
tion of the Intelligent Key. The remote keyless
entry function can operate at a distance of ap-
proximately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. (The
operating distance depends upon the conditions
around the vehicle.)
The remote keyless entry function will not oper-
ate:
• When the Intelligent Key is not within the opera-
tional range.
• When the doors are open or not closed se-
curely.
• When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged.
The remote keyless entry function can also oper-
ate the vehicle alarm.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-13

Locking doors
1LOCKbutton
2UNLOCKbutton
3CHARGE PORT UNLOCK
4PANICbutton
When you lock or unlock the doors, the hazard
indicator will flash and the horn will sound as a
confirmation. For details, see “Setting hazard in-
dicator and horn mode”.
1. Push the power switch to the OFF position
and make sure you carry the Intelligent Key
with you.*1
2. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.3. Close all the doors.
4. Push the LOCK
button1on the
Intelligent Key.
5. All the doors and the rear hatch will lock.
6. The hazard indicator flashes twice and the
horn chirps once.
*1: Doors will not lock with the Intelligent Key
while the power switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Operate the door handles to confirm that the
doors have been securely locked.
Unlocking doors
1. Push the UNLOCKbutton2on the
Intelligent Key once.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once. The driv-
er’s door will unlock.
3. Push the UNLOCK
button on the Intel-
ligent Key again within 1 minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once again. All
the doors and the rear hatch will unlock.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the UNLOCK
button
while the doors are locked.
• Opening any door (including the rear hatch) .• Pushing the power switch.
During this 1-minute time period, if the UNLOCK
button on the Intelligent Key is pushed, all
doors will be locked automatically after another 1
minute.
Opening charge port lid
The charge port lid may be opened by pressing
and holding the charge port unlock
button
3.
For additional information seeOpening charge
port lidin this section.
Using panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC
button4on the
Intelligent Key formore than 1 second.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will
stay on for a period of time.
3. The panic alarm stops when:
• It has run for a period of time, or
• Any of the buttons on the Intelligent Key is
pushed. (Note: The PANIC button must be
pushed for more than 1 second.)
3-14Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Setting hazard indicator and horn
mode
This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn
mode when you first receive the vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK
button1is pushed, the hazardindicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
When the UNLOCK
button2is pushed,
the hazard indicator flashes once.
If horns are not necessary, the system can be
switched to the hazard indicator mode.In hazard indicator mode, when the LOCKbutton is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes
twice. When the UNLOCK
button is
pushed, neither the hazard indicator nor the horn
operates.
Hazard indicator and horn mode:
OperationDOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK
Pushing door handle request switch or rear hatch request switchHAZARD -twice
OUTSIDE CHIME -twiceHAZARD -once
OUTSIDE CHIME -once
Pushing
orbuttonHAZARD -twice
HORN -onceHAZARD -once
HORN - none
Hazard indicator mode:
OperationDOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK
Pushing door handle request switch or rear hatch request switchHAZARD -twice
OUTSIDE CHIME - noneHAZARD - none
OUTSIDE CHIME - none
Pushing
orbuttonHAZARD -twice
HORN - noneHAZARD - none
HORN - none
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-15

Switching procedure:
To switch the hazard indicator and horn (chime)
operation, push the LOCK
1and UN-
LOCK
2buttons on the Intelligent Key
simultaneously for more than 2 seconds.
• When the hazard indicator mode is set, the
hazard indicator flashes 3 times.
• When the hazard indicator and horn mode is
set, the hazard indicator flashes once and the
horn chirps once.
WARNING
• Make sure that the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ure to do so could cause the hood to
open during driving and result in an
accident.
• If steam or smoke is emitting from the
motor compartment, do not open the
hood. Doing so could cause an injury.
When opening the hood:
1. Securely close the charge port door.2. Pull the hood release handle
1located be-
low the instrument panel. The hood will then
spring up slightly.
3. Locate the lever
2in between the hood and
charge port lid, and push the lever upward
with your fingertips.
4. Raise the hood
3.
5. Remove the support rod
4from the hood
and insert it into the slot
5.
Hold the coated part
Awhen removing or
resetting the support rod. Avoid direct con-
tact with the metal parts because they may
be hot immediately after the EV (Electric
Vehicle) system has been stopped.
HOOD
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When closing the hood:
1. Return the support rod to its original position.
2. Slowly move the hood down to latch the lock.
3. Push the hood down to lock the hood se-
curely into place.
WARNING
• Always make sure that the rear hatch
has been closed securely to prevent it
from opening while driving.
• Do not drive with the rear hatch open.
• Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle be-
fore closing the rear hatch.
To open the rear hatch, unlock it and push the
rear hatch opener switch
A. Pull up the rear
hatch to open.The rear hatch can be unlocked by:
• Pushing the rear hatch request switch (See
“Intelligent Key system” earlier in this section) .
• Pushing the UNLOCK
button on the
Intelligent Key (See “Intelligent Key system” ear-
lier in this section) .
• Pushing the UNLOCK
button on the
remote controller (See “Intelligent Key system”
earlier in this section) .
• Pushing the power door lock switch to the
“UNLOCK” position.
REAR HATCH
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-17

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving...........5-2
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).......5-2
Avoiding collision and rollover..............5-5
Off-road recovery.....................5-5
Rapid air pressure loss..................5-6
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving...........5-6
Push-button power switch..................5-7
NISSAN Intelligent Key® system............5-7
Operating range for EV (Electric Vehicle) start
function...........................5-8
Power switch operation.................5-8
Power switch positions..................5-9
Emergency EV (Electric Vehicle) shut off.......5-9
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge.....5-10
Before starting the EV (Electric Vehicle) system. . . .5-10
Starting the EV (Electric Vehicle) system........5-11
Driving vehicle........................5-11
Electric shift control system..............5-11
Parking brake........................5-15
Cruise control........................5-15Precautions on cruise control.............5-15
Cruise control operation................5-16
Increasing power economy................5-17
Parking/parking on hills...................5-18
Power steering system...................5-19
Brake system.........................5-20
Brake precautions....................5-20
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)...........5-22
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system.........5-23
Hill start assist system...................5-25
Cold weather driving....................5-25
Freeing a frozen door lock...............5-26
Anti-freeze........................5-26
12-volt battery......................5-26
Draining of coolant water................5-26
Tire equipment......................5-26
Special winter equipment...............5-27
Driving on snow or ice.................5-27
Freeing a frozen charge port lid............5-27

OPERATING RANGE FOR EV
(ELECTRIC VEHICLE) START
FUNCTION
The Intelligent Key function can only be used for
starting the EV (Electric Vehicle) system when
the Intelligent Key is within the specified operat-
ing range
1.
When the Intelligent Key battery is almost dis-
charged or strong radio waves are present near
the operating location, the Intelligent Key sys-
tem’s operating range becomes narrower and it
may not function properly.If the Intelligent Key is within the operating range,
it is possible for anyone, even someone who does
not carry the Intelligent Key, to push the power
switch to start the EV (Electric Vehicle) system.
• The cargo area is not included in the operating
range but the Intelligent Key may function.
• If the Intelligent Key is placed on the instrument
panel, inside the glove box or door pocket, the
Intelligent Key may not function.
• If the Intelligent Key is placed near a door or
window outside the vehicle, the Intelligent Key
may not function.
POWER SWITCH OPERATION
When the power switch is pushed without de-
pressing the brake pedal, the power switch posi-
tion will change as follows.
• Push once to change to ACC.
• Push two times to change to ON.
• Push three times to change to OFF.
• Push four times to return to ACC.
• Open or close any door to return to LOCK while
in the OFF position.
*: Push while the brake pedal is
depressed.
5-8Starting and driving

The indicator lightAon the power switch illumi-
nates when the power switch is in the ACC or
ON position.
The power lock is designed so that the power
switch position cannot be switched to LOCK
until the vehicle is into the P (Park) position.
When the power switch cannot be switched to
the LOCK position, proceed as follows.
1. Push the P (Park) position switch on the shift
lever to place the vehicle in the P (Park)
position.
2. Push the power switch to the OFF position.
The power switch position indicator
Awill
not illuminate.
3. Open the door. The power switch will change
to the LOCK position.
POWER SWITCH POSITIONS
LOCK (Normal parking position)
The power switch can only be locked in this
position.
The power switch will be unlocked when it is
pushed to the ACC position while the driver is
carrying the Intelligent Key.
ACC (Accessories)
This position activates electrical accessories,
such as the radio, when EV system is OFF.
ON
This position turns on the EV (Electric Vehicle)
system and electrical accessories.
READY (Normal operating position)
This position turns on the EV (Electric Vehicle)
system, electrical accessories and the vehicle
can be driven.
OFF
The EV (Electric Vehicle) system can be turned
off.
The power switch cannot be placed in the LOCK
position until the vehicle is in the P (Park) posi-
tion.
CAUTION
Do not leave the vehicle with the power
switch in the ACC position for an ex-
tended period of time. This can discharge
the 12-volt battery.
NOTE:
If the power switch is pushed quickly or is
pushed twice quickly, the switch may not
function even if a chime sound is heard.
Push the switch again more slowly.
EMERGENCY EV (ELECTRIC
VEHICLE) SHUT OFF
To shut off the EV (Electric Vehicle) system in an
emergency situation while driving, perform the
following procedure.
• Rapidly push the power switch 3 consecutive
times in less than 1.5 seconds, or
• Push and hold the power switch for more than 2
seconds.
Starting and driving5-9