• Time the vehicle is not moving while the vehicleis in the READY to drive mode and accessories
are on.
Instant ECO driving level
The instant ECO driving level
1is displayed by
the number of bars that increase (more economi-
cal driving) or decrease (less economical driving)
depending on vehicle operation.
Long term ECO driving level
Long term ECO driving is indicated by ECO
TREE symbols. The longer the vehicle is operated
economically, the more segments of the large
ECO TREE symbol
2are displayed. When all of
the segments of the large ECO TREE symbol are
displayed, a small ECO TREE indicator
3is also
displayed, and the large ECO TREE symbol dis-
play is reset. The longer the vehicle is operated
economically, the more small ECO TREE sym-
bols are displayed. The ECO TREE symbols that
were illuminated while driving will turn off when
the vehicle power is turned off. The ECO TREE
symbols are stored in the navigation system to
show long term efficient vehicle operation.
To increase the ECO driving level and for information
about driving the vehicle efficiently, see “Improve
driving range” in the “EV overview” section.
CLOCK
Adjust the clock on the setting screen of the
vehicle information display. See “Settings” in this
section.
If the power supply (12-volt battery) is discon-
nected, the clock will not indicate the correct
time. Readjust the time.
NOTE:
This clock is not synchronized with the
clock displayed on the navigation system
screen. The charging timer starts and stops
charging base on the time displayed on the
navigation system screen. See LEAF Navi-
gation System Owner’s Manual.
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Plug in indicator light
This light illuminates while charge connector is
connected to the vehicle and blinks during charg-
ing.
NOTE:
If the charge connector is connected to the
vehicle, the power switch can not be placed
in the READY to drive position.
Power limitation indicator light
When the power limitation indicator light is illu-
minated, the power provided to the traction motor
is reduced. Therefore the vehicle is not as re-
sponsive when the accelerator is depressed
while the power limitation light is illuminated.
When this light comes on, the warning display
appears on the navigation display and the vehicle
information display. Follow the instructions pro-
vided on the navigation display.
This light illuminates in the following conditions.
• Li-ion battery available charge is extremely low
• Li-ion battery temperature is very low (approxi-mately −4°F (−20°C) • When the temperature of EV system is high
(motor, inverter, coolant system, Li-ion battery
etc.)
• When the EV system has a malfunction.
If the low battery charge warning light is illumi-
nated, charge the Li-ion battery as soon as pos-
sible.
If this indicator illuminates because the Li-ion
battery is cold due to low outside temperatures,
move the vehicle to a warmer location. The Li-ion
battery temperature may be increased by charg-
ing the Li-ion battery.
If the light illuminates when the EV system be-
comes hot due to continuous hill climbing either
continue driving at a slower safe speed, or stop
the vehicle in a safe location. If this indicator does
not turn off, contact a NISSAN certified dealer.
If the indicator illuminate when a part in the EV
system has malfunctioned. If the indicator illumi-
nates in a situation other than those described
above, or if it does not turn off, there may be a
system malfunction. Contact a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer.
WARNING
Power limitation mode can result in re-
duced power and vehicle speed. The re-
duced speed may be lower than other
traffic, which could increase the chance
of a collision. Be especially careful when
driving. If the vehicle cannot maintain a
safe driving speed, pull to the side of the
road in a safe area. Charge the Li-ion
battery if the charge is low or allow the
Li-ion battery to cool.
READY to drive indicator light
The READY to drive indicator light illuminates
when the EV (Electric Vehicle) System is pow-
ered and the vehicle may be driven.
The READY to drive indicator light will turn off in
the following conditions.
• Certain EV (Electric Vehicle) system malfunc- tions.
• The READY to drive indicator light turns off immediately before the Li-ion battery is com-
pletely discharged If the Li-ion battery becomes
completely discharged, the vehicle must be
charged in order to be driven. See “Low battery
charge warning light” in this section.
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(See “Window washer fluid” in the “Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section.)
10. Light reminder warning
This warning appears when the power switch is
turned to the OFF position but the headlight
switch is still ON. Turn off the headlight switch.
11. Plug in indicator
This indicator appears when the charge connec-
tor is connected.
If the charge connector is connected to the ve-
hicle, the power switch can not be placed in the
READY to drive position.
12. Remove charge connector
warning
This warning appears when the power switch is
in the ACC or ON position and if the power
switch is pushed to the READY to drive position
with the brake pedal depressed, while the charge
connector is inserted to the vehicle. Remove the
charge connector.
13. Electric shift control system
warning
This message appears if there is malfunction in
the electric shift control system.This message appears when the parking brake is
not applied, even after the vehicle has been
parked. The master warning light (red) also illu-
minates and the chime sounds.
Apply parking brake. The message in the vehicle
information display turns off and the chime stops.
Have the system checked by a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer.
14. Shift control system (T/M) warning
This warning appears if there is a malfunction in
the electric shift control system but operation of
the electric shift control is still possible. The mas-
ter warning (yellow) light also illuminates and the
chime sounds. When this occurs, check the shift
position indicator by the shift lever or vehicle
information display in the meter to make sure that
shifting has been performed properly. Contact a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
15. Shift position warning
This warning appears if the system cannot detect
the shift position. Make sure the vehicle is placed
in a position properly.
The master warning light (red) also illuminates
and the chime sounds. Check the shift position of
the vehicle.
16. Li-ion battery low charge warning
This indicator appears when the Li-ion battery is
getting low. The low battery charge warning light
and the master warning light (yellow) also illumi-
nate. Charge the Li-ion battery as soon as pos-
sible. The [i] symbol is shown on the vehicle
information display, this indicates that further in-
formation is available on the navigation display.
Check the navigation display for further informa-
tion and instructions.
17. Power limitation warning
This display appears when the Li-ion battery ca-
pacity is getting too low to move the vehicle or if
there is any reason to limit traction power (Li-ion
battery low or high temperature etc.) . The power
limitation indicator light and the master warning
light (yellow) also illuminate. The [i] symbol is
shown on the vehicle information display. This
indicates that further information is available on
the navigation display. Check the navigation dis-
play for further information and instructions.
18. DC/DC converter warning
This warning appears if the DC/DC converter
system is not functioning properly. The 12-volt
battery charge warning (red) light also and the
master warning light illuminate. Stop the vehicle
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Driving distance and elapsed time
Driving distance:
The driving distance mode shows the total distance
(miles or km) the vehicle has been driven since the
last reset. The distance can be reset by pushing the
switchBfor longer than 1 second. (The
elapsed time is also reset at the same time.)
Elapsed time:
The elapsed time mode shows the time since the
last reset. The displayed time can be reset by push-
ing the
switchBfor longer than 1 second.
(The driving distance is also reset at the same
time.)
Settings
Settings cannot be accessed while driving.
The message, “settings can only be ac-
cessed when stationary” is also displayed
on the vehicle information display. The
switchAandswitchBare
used in the settings mode.
Push the
switchBto scroll through the
menus.
Push the
switchAto select a menu.
Skip:
Push the
switchAto move to the warning
check mode.
Push the
switchBto select other menus.
Clock:
The clock can be adjusted in this menu.
• Back Select this submenu to return to the top page
of the settings mode.
• Set Clock Adjust the time (hour and minute) of the clock.
For models without navigation system, the day of
the week can also be set to use it for the climate
control timer setting. (See “Climate Ctrl. timer” in
the “Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio
and phone systems” section.)
• 24/12Hr (24 hours or 12 hours) Select either the 24-hour clock display or the
12-hour display.
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Warning check
Skip:
Push the
switchAto move to the Esti-
mated charge time display.
Push the
switchBto select another
menu.
Detail:
This item is available only when a warning is
displayed.
Select this menu to see details of warnings.
WARNING INFORMATION DISPLAYS
Low battery warning
When the low battery charge warning light
and the master warning light (yellow)illu-
minate, the system displays a message on the
navigation screen that warns the driver that the
Li-ion battery power level is low.
1. The notification is displayed on the upper leftside of the screen. Touch [Show] to display
the screen showing detailed information.
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2. The system displays a message screen andannounces the contents of the message to
warn that the Li-ion battery power level is low.
Check the message displayed on the screen.
Touch [Nearby Charging Station] to search all
charging stations that are located around the
current vehicle position.
3. Touch [BACK] or push the MAPbutton to
return to the vehicle location screen.
NOTE:
• The low battery warning can be set to off.
See LEAF Navigation System Owner’s
Manual.
• When the battery power level is low, the
system automatically obtains charging
station information.
Limited power warning
When the Li-ion battery power level is extremely
low or the Li-ion battery malfunctions, the power
limitation indicator
and the master warning
light (yellow)
illuminate in the meter and the
system displays a message on the navigation
screen in order to inform the driver that power
output is restricted. 1. The notification is displayed on the upper left
side of the screen. Touch [Show] to display
the screen showing detailed information.
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HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting
1Turn the switch to theposition:
The front park, side marker, tail, license plate
and the instrument light will come on.
2Turn the switch to theposition:
The headlights will come on and all the other
lights will remain on.
Autolight system (if so equipped)
The autolight system allows the headlights to be
set so they turn on and off automatically.
To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the AUTO position
1.
2. Place the power switch in the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
To turn the autolight system off, turn the switch to
the OFF,
orposition. The autolight system can turn on the headlights
automatically when it is dark and turn off the
headlights when it is light.
For US models: The headlights will also be turned
on automatically at twilight or in rainy weather
(when the windshield wiper is operated continu-
ously) .
If the power switch is placed in the OFF position
and one of the doors is opened and this condition
continues, the headlights remain on for 45 sec-
onds.
Automatic headlights off delay:
You can keep the headlights on for up to 180
seconds after you push the power switch to OFF
and open any door then close all the doors.
You can adjust the period of the automatic head-
lights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF) to 180
seconds. The factory default setting is 45 sec-
onds.
For automatic headlights off delay setting, see
the LEAF Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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LOCKING WITH MECHANICAL KEY
The power door lock system allows you to lock or
unlock all doors simultaneously using the me-
chanical key.
• Turning the driver’s door key cylinder towardsthe front of the vehicle
1will lock all doors and
the rear hatch.
• Turning the driver’s door key cylinder once to- wards the rear of the vehicle
2will unlock the
driver’s door. After returning the key to the neu-
tral position, turning it towards the rear again
within 5 seconds will unlock all doors and the
rear hatch. • You can switch the lock system to the mode that
allows you to open all the doors when the key is
turned once. (See the LEAF Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.)
LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK
KNOB
To lock the door without the key, move the inside
lock knob to the lock position
1then close the
door.
To unlock, move the inside lock knob to the
unlock position
2.
When the front door is locked, pulling the front
door handle will unlock the front door.
When locking the door without a key, be
sure not to leave the key inside the vehicle.
3-4Pre-driving checks and adjustments