2014 NISSAN LEAF key

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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.
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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.”
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1. Charge port lid (P 3-18)
2. Hood (P 3-16)
3. Headlight and turn signal lights
— Switch operation (P 2-43)
— Bulb replacement (P 8-22)4. Windshield wiper and washer
— Switch operation (P 2-39)
— Blade replacement (P 8-13)
— Window washer fluid (P 8-11)
5. Side camera (if so equipped) (See LEAF
Navigation System Owner’s Manual.)
6. Outside mirrors (P 3-23)7. Power windows (P 2-55)
8. License plate installation (P 9-9)
9. Front camera (if so equipped) (See LEAF
Navigation System Owner’s Manual.)
10. Recovery hook (P 6-14)
11. Fog lights*
— Switch operation (P 2-45)
— Bulb replacement (P 8-23)
12. Tires
— Wheels and tires (P 8-26, P. 9-6)
— Flat tire (P 6-3)
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
(P 2-17, P. 5-2)
13. Doors
— Keys (P 3-2)
— Door locks (P 3-3)
— NISSAN Intelligent Key® system (P 3-6)
— Security system (P 2-36)
14. Child safety rear door lock (P 3-6)
EXTERIOR FRONT
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1. Rear view camera* (See LEAF Navigation
System Owner’s Manual.)
2. Rear window wiper and washer
— Switch operation (P 2-41)
— Window washer fluid (P 8-11)3. High-mounted stop light
— Bulb replacement (P 8-23)
4. Rear window defroster (P 2-42)
5. Solar cell module* (P EV-30)6. Antenna (P 4-42)
— Satellite radio antenna (See LEAF Naviga-
tion System Owner’s Manual.)
7. Rear combination lights
— Bulb replacement (P 8-23)
8. Rear hatch (P 3-17)
— NISSAN Intelligent Key® system (P 3-6)
EXTERIOR REAR
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Temporary unlock position
When the charge connector lock switch is in the
AUTO or LOCK position, the charge connector
lock can be unlocked temporarily by using the
Intelligent Key or the charge port lid opener
switch.
Unlock operation using Intelligent Key:
1. Push the charge connector unlock button on
the Intelligent Key for more than 1 second.
2. The charging status indicator light flashes 3
times and a beep sounds 3 times. The charge
connector lock is unlocked for 30 seconds.
3. After 30 seconds, the charge connector lock
is locked.
Unlock operation using charge port lid
opener switch:
1. Push the charge port lid opener switch.
2. The charging status indicator light flashes 3
times and a beep sounds 3 times. The charge
connector lock is unlocked for 30 seconds.
3. After 30 seconds, the charge connector lock
is locked.
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CHARGING STATUS INDICATOR
LIGHTS
The charging status indicator lights1to3
display the charging status, and are visible from
both inside and outside the vehicle.When the normal charge connector lock is
unlocked
All of the indicator lights,
1to3, will flash and
beep will sound three times when the normal
charge connector lock switch on the Intelligent
Key or the charge port lid opener switch is
pushed.When the normal charge connector is con-
nected incorrectly
All of the indicator lights,
1to3, will flash and
beep will sound three times within 30 seconds
when the charge connector is connected incor-
rectly to the normal charge port.
CHARGING RELATED INDICATOR
LIGHTS
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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.
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Seat belt warning chime
The seat belt warning chime will sound for about
6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is securely
fastened.
12-volt battery charge warning chime
If the 12-volt battery charge warning light illumi-
nates, the chime will sound when a warning mes-
sage is displayed on the vehicle information dis-
play on the lower display.
When the chime sounds, immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe location and push the P (Park)
position switch on the shift lever and apply park-
ing brake. The 12-volt battery charge warning
light turns off on the lower display and the chime
will stop when the parking brake is applied or the
vehicle is placed in the P (Park) position. Contact
a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for support. For
details of the meter warnings, see “12-volt bat-
tery charge warning light”.The vehicle information display
1is located in
the lower display, and it displays charging related
information, Average electricity consumption/
Instant electricity consumption, Average vehicle
speed, Driving distance/Driving time (Elapsed
time) , shift position indicator, the cruise control,
the Intelligent Key operation information and
other warnings and information.
For details about the odometer, see “Odometer/
twin trip odometer”.
For details about the cruise control, see “Cruise
control” in the “Starting and driving” section.For the details about the NISSAN Intelligent
Key® system, see “NISSAN Intelligent Key®
system” in the “Pre-driving checks and adjust-
ments” section.
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
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INDICATORS FOR OPERATION
1. READY to drive position operation
indicator
This indicator appears while the vehicle is in the P
(Park) position. This indicator means that the EV
(Electric Vehicle) system will start when thepower switch is pressed with the brake pedal
depressed.
2. Key is not detected warning
This warning appears in either of the following
conditions.No key inside the vehicle:
This warning appears when the door is closed
with the Intelligent Key left outside the vehicle
and the power switch in the ACC or ON position.
Make sure that the Intelligent Key is inside the
vehicle.
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