2014 NISSAN LEAF warning lights

charged in order to be driven. See “Low battery
charge warning light”.
Security indicator light
This light blinks when the power switch is in the
ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This function indi-
cates the security system equipped on the ve-
hicle is operational.
If the security system is malfunctioning, this light
will remain on while the power switch is in the ON
position. For additional information, see “Security
systems.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
This light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light
This light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates that the VDC system is not operating.
See “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system” in
the “Starting and driving” section.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings.
When a brake pad requires replacement, it will
make a high pitched scraping sound when the
vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will first
occur only when the brake pedal is depressed.
After more wear of the brake pad, the sound will
always be heard even if the brake pedal is not
depressed. Have the brakes checked as soon as
possible if the warning sound is heard.
Electric shift control system reminder
chime
If an improper shift operation is performed, for
safety reasons a chime will sound and at the
same time, depending on the conditions, the
operation will be cancelled or the shift position
will switch to the N position.
For more details, see “Driving vehicle” in the
“Starting and driving” section.
Key reminder chime
A chime will sound if the driver’s side door is
opened while the power switch is pushed to the
ON or ACC position.Make sure that the power switch is pushed to the
OFF position, and take the Intelligent Key with
you when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
The light reminder chime will sound when the
driver side door is opened with the light switch in
the
orposition, and the power
switch in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chime
A chime sounds if the parking brake is set and the
vehicle is driven. The chime will stop if the parking
brake is released or the vehicle speed returns to
zero.
Power switch reminder chime (if so
equipped)
The power switch reminder chime will sound
when the driver’s door is opened while the power
switch is in the ON or READY position. Push the
power switch to the OFF position.
2-22Instruments and controls

LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
Operating the power door lock switch will lock or
unlock all the doors. The switches are located on
the driver’s and front passenger’s door armrests.
To lock the doors, push the power door lock
switch to the lock position
1with the driver’s or
front passenger’s door open, then close the door.
When locking the door this way, be sure not
to leave the key inside the vehicle.
To unlock the doors, push the power door lock
switch to the unlock position
2.
Lockout protection
When the power door lock switch is moved to the
lock position and any door is open, all doors will
lock and unlock automatically. When the power
door lock switch is moved to the lock position
with the Intelligent Key left in the vehicle and any
door open, all doors will unlock automatically and
a chime will sound after the door is closed.
These functions help to prevent the Intelligent
Key from being accidentally locked inside the
vehicle.
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS
• All doors lock automatically when the vehicle
speed reaches 15 MPH (24 km/h) .
• All doors unlock automatically when the power
switch is placed in the OFF position.
The automatic unlock function can be de-
activated or activated.
To deactivate or activate the automatic door un-
lock system, perform the following procedure.
1. Close all doors.
2. Place the power switch in the ON position.3. Within 20 seconds of performing step 2.
• Push and hold the power door lock switch to
the “UNLOCK”
position for more than
5 seconds.
4. When activated, the hazard warning lights will
flash twice. When deactivated, the hazard
warning lights will flash once.
5. The power switch must be placed in the OFF
and ON position again between each setting
change.
When the automatic door unlock system is deac-
tivated, the doors do not unlock when the power
is placed in the OFF position. To unlock the door
manually, use the inside lock knob or the power
door lock switch (driver’s or front passenger’s
side) .
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-5

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

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 indicatorlight will turn off. Push the “I” switch
Dto 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.
Type AType B
3-22Pre-driving checks and adjustments

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®
BATTERY DISCHARGE
If the Intelligent Key battery is discharged, or
environmental conditions interfere with the Intel-
ligent Key operation, start the EV (Electric Ve-
hicle) system in the READY to drive mode ac-
cording to the following procedure:
1. Push the P (Park) position switch on the shift
lever.
2. Firmly apply the foot brake.
3. Touch the power switch with the Intelligent
Key as illustrated. (A chime will sound.)4. Push the power switch while depressing the
brake pedal within 10 seconds after the
chime sounds. The power switch position
changes to READY to drive mode.
After step 3 is performed, if the power switch is
pushed without depressing the brake pedal, the
power switch position will change to ACC.
NOTE:
•When the power switch is pushed to the
ACC or ON position or READY to drive
mode by the above procedure, the Intelli-
gent Key battery discharge indicator ap-
pears on the vehicle information display
even if the Intelligent Key is inside the
vehicle. This is not a malfunction. To stop
the warning indicator from blinking, touch
the power switch with the Intelligent Key
again.
•If the Intelligent Key system battery dis-
charge indicator appears on the vehicle
information display, replace the battery as
soon as possible. See “Intelligent key bat-
tery replacement” in the “Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section.• Make sure that the area around the vehicle is
clear.
• Check fluid levels such as coolant, brake fluid,
and window washer fluid as frequently as pos-
sible.
• Check that all windows and lights are clean.
• Visually inspect tires for their appearance and
condition. Also check tires for proper inflation.
• Check that all doors are closed.
• Position the seat and adjust the head restraints/
headrests.
• Adjust the inside and outside mirrors.
• Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to do
likewise.
• Check the operation of the warning lights when
the power switch is pushed to the ON position.
(See “Warning/indicator lights and audible re-
minders” in the “Instruments and controls” sec-
tion.)
BEFORE STARTING THE EV
(ELECTRIC VEHICLE) SYSTEM
5-10Starting and driving

In the event of a roadside emergency, Roadside
Assistance Service is available to you. Please
refer to your Warranty Information Booklet (U.S.)
or Warranty & Roadside Assistance Information
Booklet (Canada) for details.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.
Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency condi-
tions. All turn signal lights will flash.
WARNING
• If stopping for an emergency, be sure
to move the vehicle well off the road.
• Do not use the hazard warning flash-
ers while moving on the highway un-
less unusual circumstances force you
to drive so slowly that your vehicle
might become a hazard to other traffic.
• Turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning flasher lights are on.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMEMERGENCY EV (ELECTRIC
VEHICLE) SHUT OFFHAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH
6-2In case of emergency

The flasher can be actuated with the power
switch in any position.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)
This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire pres-
sure of all tires. When the low tire pressure warn-
ing light is lit, and the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
warning appears on the vehicle information dis-
play, one or more of your tires is significantly
under-inflated. If the vehicle is being driven with
low tire pressure, the TPMS will activate and
warn you of it by the low tire pressure warning
light. This system will activate only when the
vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH
(25 km/h) . For more details, see “Warning/
indicator lights and audible reminders” in the
“Instruments and controls” section and “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the
“Starting and driving” section.
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.• If the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates while driving, avoid sud-
den steering maneuvers or abrupt
braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off
the road to a safe location and stop the
vehicle as soon as possible. Driving
with underinflated tires may perma-
nently damage the tires and increase
the likelihood of tire failure. Serious
vehicle damage could occur and may
lead to an accident and could result in
serious personal injury. Check the tire
pressure for all four tires. Adjust the
tire pressure to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label to turn
the low tire pressure warning light
OFF. If the light still illuminates while
driving after adjusting the tire pres-
sure, a tire may be flat. If you have a
flat tire, repair it as soon as possible.
• When a wheel is replaced, the TPMS
will not function and the low tire pres-
sure warning light will flash for ap-
proximately 1 minute. The light will re-
main on after 1 minute. Contact a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer as soon
as possible for tire replacement
and/or system resetting.
FLAT TIRE
In case of emergency6-3

If the 12-volt battery is discharged, the
power switch cannot be moved from the
OFF position. Connect the jumper cables
to the booster vehicle
Bbefore pushing
the power switch.
3. Push the P (Park)position switch to place the
vehicle in the P (Park) position.
4. Switch off all unnecessary electrical systems
(headlights, heater, air conditioner, etc.) .
5. Place the power switch in the OFF position.
6. Remove the vent caps on the 12-volt battery
(if so equipped) . Cover the battery with a
firmly wrung out moist cloth to reduce the
hazard of an explosion.
7. Connect jumper cables in the sequence as
illustrated (
1→2→3→4).
CAUTION
•Always connect positive (+) to positive
(+) and negative (−) to body ground (for
example, as illustrated) , not to the 12-
volt battery.
•Make sure the jumper cables do not
touch moving parts in the motor com-
partment and that the cable clamps do
not contact any other metal.
8. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
B.9. While the booster vehicle
Bengine is run-
ning, place the EV system in the READY to
drive position.
CAUTION
If the system does not start right away,
push the power switch to the OFF posi-
tion and wait 10 seconds before trying
again.
10. After starting your EV system, carefully dis-
connect the negative cable and then the
positive cable (
4→3→2→1) and
keep the READY to drive position over 20
minutes to charge the 12-volt battery.
11. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped) . Be
sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover
the vent holes because it may be contami-
nated with corrosive acid.
12. If necessary, connect the vehicle to a charg-
ing station or EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply
Equipment) to charge the Li-ion battery.
(See “Charge” section.) The vehicle can not
be driven until the Li-ion battery is charged.
NOTE:
If it is not possible to turn the system ON by
following this procedure, contact a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer immediately.If the power limitation indicator light
illumi-
nates, the traction motor output is limited result-
ing in reduced vehicle speed. Stop the vehicle in
a safe location before the Li-ion battery becomes
completely discharged and no power is available
to drive the vehicle. Contact Roadside assis-
tance; see your NISSAN Warranty Information
Booklet.
If possible, place the power switch in the OFF
position while waiting for assistance to prevent
discharging the 12-volt battery.
NOTE:
If the Li-ion battery becomes completely
discharged:
•The vehicle is automatically placed in the
ON position and it will not be possible to
switch to the READY position.
•The vehicle is automatically switched to
the N (Neutral) position and it will not be
possible to drive the vehicle.
WARNING
If the vehicle is in the N (Neutral) position
and the Li-ion battery and the 12-volt
battery become completely discharged,
the vehicle can not be placed in the P
IF THE LI-ION BATTERY BECOMES
COMPLETELY DISCHARGED
In case of emergency6-11