2016 NISSAN LEAF Owners Manual

1To block out glare from the front, swing down
the sun visor.
2To block glare from the side, remove the sun
visor from the center mount and swing it to the
side.
3Slide the extension sun visor in or out as
needed.
CAUTION
• Do not store the sun visor before re- turning the extension to its original
position.
• Do not pull the extension sun visor forcedly downward.
VANITY MIRROR
To use the front vanity mirror, pull down the sun
visor and pull up the cover.
SUN VISORS
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To access the card holder, slide card in the card
holder. Do not view information while operating
the vehicle.
INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
Adjust the angle of the inside rearview mirror to
the preferred position.
AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE TYPE (IF
SO EQUIPPED)
Type A (if so equipped)
Type B (if so equipped)
CARD HOLDER (DRIVER’S SIDE
ONLY) MIRRORS
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The inside mirror is designed so that it automati-
cally changes reflection based on the intensity of
the headlights of the vehicle behind.
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 (if so equipped): The anti-glare system
automatically turns on when the power switch is
moved to the ON position.
Do not hang any objects on the mirror or
apply glass cleaner to it. Doing so will re-
duce the sensitivity of the sensor
B, result-
ing in improper operation.
Type B (if so equipped): Push the “ ” switch
C
to make the inside rearview mirror operate nor-
mally. The indicator light 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.
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
Adjusting outside mirrors
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.
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The outside mirror control switch is located on
the armrest.
The outside mirror will operate only when the
power switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Turn the switch right or left to select the right or
left side mirror
1, then adjust the mirror using
the control switch
2.
Defrosting outside mirrors (if so
equipped)
The outside mirrors will be heated when the rear
window defroster switch is operated. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Rear window and
outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch”
in the “Instruments and controls” section of this
manual.
Folding outside mirrors
Fold the outside mirror by pushing it toward the
rear of the vehicle.
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NOTES
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4 Display screen, heater, air conditioner,
audio and phone systems
RearView Monitor (if so equipped).............4-3
RearView Monitor system operation ..........4-4
How to read the displayed lines .............4-5
Difference between predicted and actual
distances ......................... .4-5
How to park with predicted course lines
(models with navigation) ................ .4-7
Adjusting the screen .................. .4-8
How to turn on and off predicted course lines
(models with navigation) ................ .4-9
RearView Monitor system limitations ..........4-9
System maintenance ................. .4-10
Around View® Monitor (if so equipped) .........4-11
Around View® Monitor system operation ......4-12
Difference between predicted and actual
distances ........................ .4-15
How to park with predicted course lines .......4-17
How to switch the display ...............4-18
Adjusting the screen ................. .4-19
Around View® Monitor system limitations ......4-19
System Maintenance ................. .4-21
Vents ............................ .4-21
Center vents ...................... .4-21
Side vents ....................... .4-22Heater and air conditioner (automatic)
..........4-22
Operating tips ..................... .4-24
Air Conditioner Filter ................. .4-25
Automatic climate control
(models without Navigation System) .........4-26
Automatic climate control
(models with Navigation System) ...........4-33
Servicing climate control ................4-38
Audio system (models without Navigation System). . .4-38 Radio .......................... .4-38
FM radio reception .................. .4-39
AM radio reception .................. .4-39
Satellite radio reception ................4-40
Audio operation precautions ..............4-40
FM-AM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player .......................... .4-47
USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection port
(models without Navigation System) .........4-51
iPod® player operation
(models without Navigation System) .........4-53
Bluetooth®
streaming audio
(models without Navigation System) .........4-55
Aux device player operation ..............4-55

CD Care and cleaning................ .4-56
Steering wheel switch for audio control .......4-56
Antenna ......................... .4-57
NissanConnect
smMobile Apps
(models without navigation system) ..........4-57
Car phone or CB radio ................ .4-58
Bluetooth® hands-free phone system without navigation
system (if so equipped) .................. .4-59
Regulatory information ................ .4-61
Using the system ................... .4-61
Control buttons .................... .4-62
Connecting procedure ................ .4-63
Voice Commands ................... .4-64Making A Call
..................... .4-65
Receiving A Call .................... .4-66
During A Call ...................... .4-66
Ending A Call ..................... .4-66
Text Messaging .................... .4-67
Bluetooth® Settings ................. .4-68
Manual Controls .................... .4-69
Troubleshooting Guide ................ .4-70
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System With Navigation
System (if so equipped) ................. .4-71
Nissan Voice Recognition System (if so equipped). . .4-71

1. CAMERA button (if so equipped)
REARVIEW MONITOR (IF SO
EQUIPPED)
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