2016 NISSAN LEAF steering

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit............................ .2-3
Instrument panel ....................... .2-4
Meters and gauges ..................... .2-5
Speedometer and odometer ...............2-6
Li-ion battery temperature gauge ............2-6
Power meter ....................... .2-7
Driving range ....................... .2-8
Li-ion battery available charge gauge .........2-9
Li-ion battery capacity level gauge ..........2-10
Outside air temperature ................2-10
ECO indicator ..................... .2-10
Clock .......................... .2-11
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders .......................... .2-12
Checking Lights .................... .2-13
Warning lights ..................... .2-13
Indicator lights ..................... .2-19
Audible reminders ................... .2-21
Vehicle information display .................2-22
Indicators for operation ................ .2-23
Trip computer ..................... .2-27
Warning information displays .............2-32
Indicators for maintenance ...............2-34
Indicator for timer ................... .2-35Security systems
..................... .2-35
Vehicle security system ................ .2-36
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .........2-37
Wiper and washer switch .................2-38
Washer operation ................... .2-39
Rear wiper operation ................. .2-40
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch ...................... .2-41
Instrument brightness control ...............2-41
Headlight and turn signal switch .............2-42
Headlight switch .................... .2-42
Turn signal switch ................... .2-44
Fog
light switch (if so equipped) .............2-45
Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) .....2-45
Horn ............................. .2-46
ECO switch ........................ .2-47
Heated seat switch .................... .2-47
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ......2-48
Charge port lid switch .................. .2-49
Charge connector lock switch ...............2-49
Charge timer OFF switch .................2-50
Power outlet ........................ .2-50
Storage ........................... .2-51
Cup holders ...................... .2-51
Storage tray ...................... .2-51

1. TRIP switch for twin trip odometer (P. 2-5)
2. Trip computer switch (P. 2-22)
3. Instrument brightness control switch(P. 2-41)
4. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch — Headlight (P. 2-42)
— Turn signal light (P. 2-42) — Fog light (if so equipped) (P. 2-45)
5. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) — Audio control (P. 4-56)
— Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
control (P. 4-71) 6. Steering wheel
— Power steering system (P. 5-19)
— Horn (P. 2-46)
— Driver’s supplemental air bag (P. 1-38)
7. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-38)
8. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Cruise control switches (P. 5-16)
— ECO button (P. 2-47)
9. Console box (P. 2-51)
10. Shift lever (P. 5-12)
11. Front heated seat switch (P. 2-47)
12. Tilting steering wheel lever (P. 3-21)
13. Charge port lid switch (P. 3-19)
14. Charge connector lock switch (P. CH-5)
15. Charge timer OFF switch (P. 2-50)
16. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P. 2-48)
17. Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-45)
18. Fuse box cover (P. 8-17)
COCKPIT
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12-volt battery charge warning lightLow battery charge warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning lightLow tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) system warning lightMaster warning light (red/yellow)Plug-in indicator light
BRAKE system warning light (yellow)Power steering warning lightPower limitation indicator light
orBRAKE warning light (red)Seat belt warning lightREADY to drive indicator light
Electric shift control system warning lightSupplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light
EV system warning lightECO mode switch indicator lightSlip indicator light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust the
tire pressure to the recommended COLD
tire pressure shown on the Tire and Load-
ing Information label. The low tire pressure
warning light does not automatically turn
off when the tire pressure is adjusted. After
the tire is inflated to the recommended
pressure, the vehicle must be driven at
speeds above 16 mph (25 km/h) to activate
the TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure
warning light. Use a tire pressure gauge to
check the tire pressure.
The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning appears
each time the power switch is placed in the ON
position as long as the low tire pressure warning
light remains illuminated.
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in the “Instruments and controls”
section, “Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in the “Starting and driving” section and
“In case of emergency” section of this manual.TPMS malfunction:
If the TPMS is not functioning properly, the low
tire pressure warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute when the power switch is placed
in the ON position. The light will remain on after
the 1 minute. Have the system checked by a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer. The CHECK TIRE
PRESSURE warning does not appear if the low
tire pressure warning light illuminates to indicate
a TPMS malfunction.
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in this section and “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
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 light does not illuminate when the power switch is placed in the ON
position, have the vehicle checked by a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer as soon
as possible. • If the light illuminates while driving,
avoid sudden 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 under-inflated tires may
permanently damage the tires and in-
crease the likelihood of tire failure.
Serious vehicle damage could occur
and may lead to an accident and could
result in serious personal injury or
death. Check the tire pressure for all
four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to
the recommended COLD tire pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation label to turn the low tire pres-
sure warning light OFF. If the light still
illuminates while driving after adjust-
ing the tire pressure, a tire may be flat
or the TPMS may be malfunctioning. If
you have a flat tire, replace it with a
spare tire as soon as possible. If no tire
is flat and all tires are properly inflated,
have the vehicle checked by a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer.
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• Since the spare tire is not equippedwith the TPMS, when a wheel is re-
placed, the TPMS will not function and
the low tire pressure warning light will
flash for approximately 1 minute. The
light will remain on after 1 minute.
Contact a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer as soon as possible for tire re-
placement and/or system resetting.
• Replacing tires with those not origi- nally specified by NISSAN could affect
the proper operation of the TPMS.
CAUTION
• The TPMS is not a substitute for the regular tire pressure check. Be sure to
check the tire pressure regularly.
• If the vehicle is being driven at speeds of less than 16 mph (25 km/h) , the
TPMS may not operate correctly.
• Be sure to install the specified size of tires to the four wheels correctly.
Master warning light
(red/yellow)
There are two types of master warning lights:
yellow and red. These lights illuminate if any
warning lights or indicator lights are illuminated or if various vehicle information warnings appear in
the vehicle information display.
Yellow master warning light
The yellow master warning light is located on the
upper display.
This light illuminates when a yellow warning light on
the lower display is illuminated or when a message
is displayed on the vehicle information display.
Red master warning light
The red master warning light is located on the
upper display.
This light illuminates when a red warning light on
the lower display is illuminated or when a warning
is displayed on the vehicle information display.
Power steering warning light
When the power switch is in the ON position, the
electric power steering warning light illuminates
and turns off when the power switch is placed in
the READY to drive position. This indicates the
electric power steering system is operational.
If the electric power steering warning light illumi-
nates while the READY to drive indicator light is
ON, it may indicate the electric power steering
system is not functioning properly and may needservicing. Have the electric power steering sys-
tem checked by a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
When the electric power steering warning light
illuminates while the READY to drive indicator is
ON, the power assist to the steering will cease
operation but you will still have control of the
vehicle. At this time, greater steering efforts are
required to operate the steering wheel, especially
in sharp turns and at low speeds.
For additional information, refer to “Power steer-
ing system” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
Seat belt warning light
The light and chime remind you to fasten seat
belts. The light illuminates whenever the power
switch is placed in the ON position, and will
remain illuminated until the driver’s seat belt is
fastened. At the same time, the chime will sound
for approximately 6 seconds unless the driver’s
seat belt is securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light for the front passenger
will illuminate if the seat belt is not fastened when
the front passenger’s seat is occupied. The front
passenger seat belt warning light does not acti-
vate until 5 seconds after the power switch is in
the ON position.
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Move the lever up or down until the turn signal
begins to flash, but the lever does not latch, and
release the lever. The turn signal will automati-
cally flash three times.
Choose the appropriate method to signal a lane
change based on road and traffic conditions.To turn the fog lights on, rotate the headlight
switch to the
position, then rotate the
switch to the
position. To turn them off,
rotate the switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on for the fog lights to
operate. The heated steering wheel system is designed to
operate only when the surface temperature of the
steering wheel is below approximately 68°F
(20°C) .
Push the heated steering wheel switch to warm
the steering wheel when the power switch is in
the ON position. The indicator light
1on the
switch will illuminate.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (IF SO
EQUIPPED) HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH
(IF SO EQUIPPED)
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If the surface temperature of the steering wheel is
below approximately 68°F (20°C) , the system will
heat the steering wheel and cycle off and on to
maintain a temperature above 68°F (20°C) . The indi-
cator light will remain on as long as the system is on.
Push the switch again to turn the heated steering
wheel system off manually. The indicator light
turns off.
NOTE:
•If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is above 68°F (20°C) when the
switch is turned on, the system will not
heat the steering wheel. This is not a mal-
function.
• If the outside temperature is low (approxi-
mately 50°F (10°C) or less) and the Climate
Control Timer or Remote Climate Control
are used, the steering wheel heater will
automatically operate in the following
conditions. – When using the Climate Control Timer: Operates from approximately 15 min-
utes before the set departure time until
the set departure time.
– When using Remote Climate Control: Operates 15 minutes after Remote Cli-
mate Control starts. •
The heated steering wheel consumes less
power than the heater and can be used to
either help extend vehicle range by reduc-
ing heater use or to maximize comfort by
supplementing the heater.
To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air
bag system may result in serious per-
sonal injury.
HORN
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To activate the ECO mode, push the ECO switch
1on the right side of the steering wheel. The
“ECO indicator” on the instrument cluster will
illuminate.
To deactivate the ECO mode, push the ECO
switch
1again. The “ECO indicator” on the
instrument cluster will go out.
For additional information, refer to “Electric Shift
Control System” in the “Starting and Driving”
section of this manual The front seats and the rear outboard seats (if so
equipped) can be warmed by built-in heaters.
The switches, located on the center console and
at the side of the front passenger seatback, can
be operated independently of each other.
1. Place the power switch in the ON position.
2. Push the LO or HI position of the switch, as
desired, depending on the temperature. The
indicator light in the switch will illuminate.
3. To turn off the heater, return the switch to the level position. Make sure the indicator light
goes off.
Rear (if so equipped)
ECO SWITCH HEATED SEAT SWITCH
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