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Owner’s Manual Supplement
The 2014 – 2015 NISSAN LEAF Owner’s Manual states that this vehicle is
equipped with Bluetooth® streaming audio. This vehicle may not be equipped with
this feature. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Printing: March 2014 (11)
Publication No. SU15EA 0ZE0U0
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter-
ies, may contain perchlorate material. The
following advisory is provided: “Perchlo-
rate Material - special handling may apply,
see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.”
Bluetooth® is a trademark
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and licensed to Visteon.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio re-
quires subscription, sold
separately. Not available in
Alaska, Hawaii or Guam. For
more information, visit
www.siriusxm.com.
© 2013 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s
Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted in any form, or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
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1. Ceiling light (P 2-58)
2. Sun visors (P 3-20)
3. Map lights (P 2-58)
— Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
microphone (See LEAF Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.)4. Sunglasses holder (P 2-52)
5. Inside rearview mirror (P 3-21)
— HomeLink®* (if so equipped) (P 2-59)6. Cargo area
— Cargo cover* (if so equipped) (P 2-53)
— EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment)
(P CH-11)
7. Tools (P 6-12)
8. Heated seat switch (P 2-47)
9. Console box (P 2-53)
10. Door armrest
— Power window switch (P 2-55)
— Power door lock switch (P 3-5)
— Outside mirror remote control switch
(P 3-23)
11. Front cup holders (P 2-51)
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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1. TRIP switch for twin trip odometer (P 2-6)
2. Trip computer switch (P 2-28)3. Instrument brightness control switch
(P 2-42)4. Headlight, fog light (if so equipped) and
turn signal switch
— Headlight (P 2-43)
— Turn signal light (P 2-45)
— Fog light (if so equipped) (P 2-45)
5. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
(See LEAF Navigation System Owner’s
Manual.)
—
Driving range button (if so
equipped)
— Audio control
— Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
control
6. Steering wheel
— Power steering system (P 5-19)
— Horn (P 2-47)
— Driver’s supplemental air bag (P 1-35)
7. Wiper and washer switch (P 2-39)
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right
side)
— Cruise control switches (P 5-15)
— ECO button (if so equipped) (P 2-47)
9. Fuse box cover (P 8-16)
10. Heated steering wheel (if so
equipped)(P 2-46)
11. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P 2-49)
12. Charge timer OFF switch(P 2-50)
COCKPIT
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1. Side vents (P 4-6)
2. Meters and gauges (P 2-5)
3. Center multi-function control panel (See
LEAF Navigation System Owner’s Manual.)
— Navigation system
— Vehicle information and setting buttons— Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
— Audio system
4. Hazard warning flasher switch (P 6-2)
5. Center vents (P 4-6)
6. Rear window defroster switch (P 2-42)
7. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P 1-35)8. Hood release handle (P 3-16)
9. Power switch (P 5-7)
10. iPod® connector/USB connector (See
LEAF Navigation System Owner’s Manual.)
11. Power outlet (P 2-50)
12. Auxiliary input jack (See LEAF Navigation
System Owner’s Manual.)
13. Front passenger air bag status light/
(P 2-20)/Approaching Vehicle Sound for
Pedestrians (VSP) system warning light
(P 2-15)
14. Heater and air conditioner control (P 4-7)
15. Glove box (P 2-53)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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Indicator
lightName Page
Exterior light indicator 2-20
Front fog light indicator
light (if so equipped)2-20
Front passenger air bag
status light2-20
High beam indicator light
(blue)2-21
Plug in indicator light 2-21
Power limitation indicator
light2-21
READY to drive indicator
light2-21
Security indicator light 2-22
Indicator
lightName Page
Turn signal/hazard indica-
tor lights2-22
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) off indicator light2-22
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Li-ion battery is fully charged to prevent
the Li-ion battery from becoming over-
charged. Regenerating brake is also auto-
matically reduced when the battery tem-
perature is high/low (indicated by the red/
blue zones on the Li-ion battery
temperature gauge) to prevent Li-ion bat-
tery damage.
•The brake pedal should be used to slow or
stop the vehicle depending on traffic or
road conditions. The vehicle brakes are
not affected by regenerative brake system
operation.NOISE AND VIBRATION
You might experience the following noise or vi-
bration as a normal characteristic of this vehicle.
• Traction motor noise from motor compartment.
• Water pump and radiator fan noise while charg-
ing.
• Compressor and radiator fan noise when the
Climate Ctrl. Timer or remote climate control
(models with navigation system) is used.
• Relay operation noise and vibration at start-up
and shut-down of the EV (Electric Vehicle) sys-
tem (power switch placed in the ON and OFF
position) .
• Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) .This section provides a brief explanation for the
most important LEAF functions. Refer to the spe-
cific sections of this manual for detailed explana-
tions of the vehicle features and operation.
CHARGING THE LI-ION BATTERY
WARNING
The EV (Electric Vehicle) system uses a
high voltage current. Failure to follow the
proper handling instructions may cause
serious injury or death. Be sure to read
the “Charge” section and follow the pro-
cedures and guidelines described.
LIFE WITH AN EV (SCENE GUIDE)
EV-10EV Overview
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Symptom Possible cause Possible solution
Charging cannot be per-
formed.The vehicle power switch is in the ON position. Before charging, place the vehicle power switch in the OFF position.
Both the normal charge connector and the quick
charge connector are connected at the same time.The normal charge connector and the quick charge connector cannot be connected at the same time.
The Li-ion battery is already fully charged.Charging can not be performed if the Li-ion battery is already fully charged. Charging automatically
turns off if the Li-ion battery is fully charged.
The temperature of the Li-ion battery is too hot or
cold to charge.Confirm the Li-ion battery temperature by checking the Li-ion battery temperature gauge. If the gauge
indicates the Li-ion battery is too hot (red zone) or too cold (blue zone) , charging is not possible. Allow
the Li-ion battery to cool or warm up before charging. See “Li-ion battery temperature gauge” in the
“Instruments and controls” section.
The 12-volt battery is discharged.The Li-ion battery can be charged if the vehicle electrical systems can not be turned on. If the 12-volt
battery is discharged, charge or jump start the 12-volt battery. See “Jump starting” in the “In case of
emergency” section.
The vehicle has a malfunction. The vehicle or charger may have a malfunction. Confirm if the warning light on the meter is illumi-
nated. Confirm if the indicator on the charger is indicating a malfunction . If a warning is displayed,
stop charging and contact a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
Normal charge or trickle
charge cannot be performed.There is no electrical power coming from the
outlet.Confirm that there has not been a power failure. Make sure the breaker is on. If an outlet with a timer
device installed is used, power will only be available at the time set by the timer.
The electrical plug is not connected correctly. Confirm the electrical plug is connected correctly (trickle charge only) .
The charge connector is not connected cor-
rectly.Confirm the charge connector is connected correctly.
Immediate charge cannot be
performed.Charging timer has been set. Turn off the charging timer. See “Charging timer”.
CHARGING TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
ChargingCH-33