2016 NISSAN LEAF Owners Manual

WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect or operate
the USB device while driving. Doing so
can be a distraction. If distracted you
could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident or serious injury.
CAUTION
• Do not force the USB device into the USB port. Inserting the USB device
tilted or up-side-down into the port
may damage the port. Make sure that
the USB device is connected correctly
into the USB port.
• Do not grab the USB port cover (if so equipped) when pulling the USB de-
vice out of the port. This could damage
the port and the cover.
• Do not leave the USB cable in a place where it can be pulled unintentionally.
Pulling the cable my damage the port.
Audio file Operation
MEDIA button
When the MEDIA button is pressed with the
system off and the USB memory inserted, the
system will turn on.
SEEK/CAT buttons
When the
orbutton is pressed for
more than 1.5 seconds while a USB memory is
being played, the USB memory will play while fast
forwarding or rewinding. When the button is re-
leased, the USB memory will return to normal
play speed.
When theorbutton is pressed for less
than 1.5 seconds while the USB memory is being
played, the next track or the beginning of the
current track on the USB memory will be played.
The multi-function controller can also be used to
select tracks when the USB memory is being
played.
Folder selection
To change to another folder in the USB memory,
turn the folder selector.
REPEAT (RPT)
When the RPT button is pressed while the USB
memory is being played, the play pattern can be
changed as follows:
To change the play mode, press the RPT button
repeatedly and the mode will change as follows:
Normal→1 Folder Repeat→1 Track Repeat-
→Normal RANDOM (RDM)
When the RDM button is pressed while a USB
memory device is being playing, the play pattern
can be changed as follows:
To change the play mode, press the RDM button
repeatedly and the mode will change as follows:
Normal→All Random→1 Folder Random→Nor-
mal
TUNE/SCROLL knob
If there are multiple folders with audio files on the
USB device, turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to
change folders. Turn the knob to the left to skip
back a folder. Turn the knob to the right to skip
ahead a folder. If there is only one folder of audio
files on the USB device, turning the TUNE/
SCROLL knob in either direction will return to the
first track on the USB device.
BACK button
When the
BACK button is pressed, it
returns to the previous display.
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IPOD® PLAYER OPERATION
(MODELS WITHOUT NAVIGATION
SYSTEM)
Connecting iPod®
The USB outlet connector is located in the center
console. Open the lid and connect the iPod®
cable to the USB connection port. The battery of
the iPod® is charged while the connection to the
vehicle.
Depending on the version of the iPod®, the dis-
play on the iPod® shows a NISSAN or Acces-
sory Attached screen when the connection is
completed. When the iPod® is connected to thevehicle, the iPod® music library can only be
operated by the vehicle audio controls.
* iPod® and the iPhone® are a trademark of
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other coun-
tries.
WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect or operate
the USB device while driving. Doing so
can be a distraction. If distracted you
could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident or serious injury.
CAUTION
• Do not force the USB device into the USB port. Inserting the USB device
tilted or up-side-down into the port
may damage the port. Make sure that
the USB device is connected correctly
into the USB port.
• Do not grab the USB port cover (if so equipped) when pulling the USB de-
vice out of the port. This could damage
the port and the cover.
• Do not leave the USB cable in a place where it can be pulled unintentionally.
Pulling the cable my damage the port.
Compatibility
The following models are available:
• Third generation iPhone® (Firmware version
IOS4/4.0)
• Fourth generation iPhone® (Firmware version IOS4/4.0)
• Fifth generation iPhone® (firmware version IOS6/6.0)
• Fifth generation iPod® (Firmware version 1.3)
• First generation iPod Classic® (Firmware ver- sion 1.1.1 or 2.0.1)
• Second generation iPod Classic® (Firmware version 2.0.1)
• First generation iPod touch® (Firmware version 1.1 or 2.2.1)
• Second generation iPod touch® (Firmware ver- sion IOS 2.1.1 or 2.2.1)
• Third generation iPod touch® (Firmware ver- sion IOS 3.1 or 3.1.3)
• Fourth generation iPod touch® (Firmware ver- sion IOS 4.1 or 6.1.3)
• Fifth generation iPod touch® (Firmware version IOS 6.0.0 or 6.1.3)
• First generation iPod nano® (Firmware version 1.3.1)
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• Second generation iPod nano® (Firmware ver-sion 1.1.3)
• Third generation iPod nano® (Firmware version 1.0.0 or 1.1.3)
• Fourth generation iPod nano® (Firmware ver- sion 1.0.2 or 1.0.4)
• Fifth generation iPod nano® (Firmware version 1.0.1 or 1.0.2)
• Sixth generation iPod nano® (Firmware version 1.0 or 1.2)
• Seventh generation iPod nano® (Firmware ver- sion 1.0.0 or 1.0.1)
The iPod touch® may not respond quickly with
the system in some cases.
Make sure that the iPod® firmware is updated.
Audio main operation
Place the power switch in the ACC or ON posi-
tion. Then, press the MEDIA button repeatedly to
switch to the iPod® mode.
If the system has been turned off while the iPod®
was playing, pressing the
(power) button
will start the iPod®. MEDIA button
Place the power switch in the ACC or ON posi-
tion. Then, press the MEDIA button to switch to
the iPod® mode.
If another audio source is playing and the iPod®
is connected, pressing the MEDIA button
changes to the iPod® mode.
If the system has been turned off while the iPod®
was playing, pressing the
(power) button
will start the iPod®.
When the MEDIA button is pressed while the
iPod® is connected, the interface for iPod® op-
eration is shown on the audio display. The items
on the menu list can be scrolled by turning the
TUNE/SCROLL dial while the iPod® is opera-
tional. To select an item, press ENTER/SETTING.
Items in the iPod® menu appear on the display in
the following order:
• Now Playing
• Playlists
• Artists
• Albums
• Songs
• Podcasts
• Genres • Composers
• Audiobooks
• Shuffle Songs
For additional information, refer to the iPod®
Owner’s Manual.
SEEK/CAT buttons
When the
orbutton is pressed for
more than 1.5 seconds while the iPod® is play-
ing, the iPod® will play while fast forwarding or
rewinding. When the button is released , the
iPod® will return to the normal play speed.
When the
orbutton is pressed for
less than 1.5 seconds while the iPod® is playing,
the next track or the beginning of the current track
on the iPod® will be played.
REPEAT (RPT)
When the RPT play button is pressed while a
track is being played, the play pattern can be
changed as follows:
Repeat Off→1 Track Repeat→All Repeat→Re-
peat Off
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RANDOM (RDM)
When the RDM play button is pressed while a
track is being played, the play pattern can be
changed as follows:
Shuffle Off→Track Shuffle→Album Shuffle-
→Shuffle Off
BACK button
When the
BACK button is pressed, it
returns to the previous display.
BLUETOOTH® STREAMING AUDIO
(MODELS WITHOUT NAVIGATION
SYSTEM)
If you have a compatible Bluetooth® audio de-
vice that is capable of playing audio files, the
device can be connected to the vehicle’s audio
system so that the audio files on the device play
through the vehicle’s speakers. For additional
information, refer to “FM-AM-SAT radio with
compact disc (CD) player” in this section.
Note
For additional information regarding
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio, refer to
the Cellular Phone Owner’s Manual.
Connecting Bluetooth® audio
To connect your Bluetooth® audio device to the
vehicle, follow the procedure below:
1. Press the ENTER/SETTING button.
2. Select “Bluetooth”.
3. Select “Add Phone”. This same screen can be accessed to remove, replace or select a dif-
ferent Bluetooth® device.
4. The system acknowledges the command and asks you to initiate connecting from the phone
handset. The connecting procedure of the
cellular phone varies according to each cellu-
lar phone model. For additional information,
refer to the cellular phone’s Owner’s Manual.
You can also visit
www.NissanUSA.com/bluetooth for instruc-
tions on connecting NISSAN-recommended
cellular phones.
Audio main operation:
To switch to the Bluetooth® audio mode, press
the MEDIA button repeatedly until the
Bluetooth® audio mode is displayed on the
screen. Use the vehicle audio controls or the
Bluetooth® device’s controls to play, pause, skip
or reverse tracks.
AUX DEVICE PLAYER OPERATION
The AUX input jack is located on the lower part of
the instrument panel. The AUX input jack accepts
any standard analog audio input such as from a
portable cassette tape/CD player, MP3 player or
laptop computer.
NISSAN strongly recommends using a stereo
mini plug when connecting your music device to
the audio system. Music may not play properly
when monaural cable is used.
To switch the AUX mode, press the MEDIA but-
ton until the AUX mode is selected, while the
power switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
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CD CARE AND CLEANING
• Handle a CD by its edges. Do not bend the disc.Never touch the surface of the disc.
• Always place the discs in the storage case when they are not being used.
• To clean a disc, wipe the surface from the center to the outer edge using a clean, soft cloth. Do
not wipe the disc using a circular motion.
• Do not use a conventional record cleaner or alcohol intended for industrial use.
• A new disc may be rough on the inner and outer edges. Remove the rough edges by rubbing the
inner and outer edges with the side of a pen or
pencil as illustrated.
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR
AUDIO CONTROL
The audio system can be operated using the
controls on the steering wheel.
1. SOURCE button/tuning switch
2. Volume control button
SOURCE select switch
Push the source select switch to change the
mode in the following sequence:
AM→FM1→FM2→XM1→XM2→XM3→CD*→
USB/iPod®*→Bluetooth® Audio→ AUX*→AM.* These modes are only available when compat-
ible media storage is inserted into the device or
connected to the system.
Volume control switch
Push the volume control switch to increase or
decrease the volume.
Tuning switch
While the display is showing an audio screen, tilt
the tuning switch upward or downward to select
a station, track, CD or folder. For most audio
sources, tilting the switch up/down for more than
1.5 seconds provides a different function than a
tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds.
AM and FM:
• Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to in-
crease or decrease the preset station.
• Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to seek up or down to the next station.
XM:
• Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to in- crease or decrease the preset station.
• Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to go to the next or previous category.
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iPod®:
• Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to in-crease or decrease the track number.
CD:
• Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to in- crease or decrease the track number.
• Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to in- crease or decrease the folder number (if playing
compressed audio files) .
USB:
• Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to in- crease or decrease the track number.
• Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to in- crease or decrease the folder number.
ANTENNA
Removing antenna
The antenna cannot be shortened, but can be
removed. When you need to remove the antenna,
turn the antenna rod counterclockwise
B.
To install the antenna rod, turn the antenna rod
clockwise
Aand hand tighten.
CAUTION
• To avoid damaging or deforming the antenna, be sure to remove the an-
tenna under the following conditions.
– The vehicle enters an automatic carwash.
– The vehicle enters a garage with a low ceiling.
– The vehicle is covered with a car cover.
• Always properly tighten the antenna rod during installation. Otherwise, the
antenna rod may break during vehicle
operation.
NISSANCONNECTsmMOBILE APPS
(MODELS WITHOUT NAVIGATION
SYSTEM)
This vehicle is equipped with Smartphone Integra-
tion technology. This allows many compatible
Smartphone applications to be displayed and eas-
ily controlled through the vehicle’s display screen.
Note
A compatible smartphone and registra-
tion is required to use mobile applica-
tions or to access connected features of
certain vehicle applications.
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Registering with NissanConnectsm
Mobile Apps
To use the Smartphone Integration feature, it is
necessary for the user to register. In order to
register, visit the NissanConnect
smMobile Apps
website, www.nissanusa.com/connect/ or
https://canada.nissanconnect.com and sign up
or create an account through the prompts on the
NissanConnect Mobile Apps. Once registered,
download the NissanConnect Mobile Apps from
your compatible phone’s application download
source and then log into the application. If you
already have an account created through the
App, please log in.
Connect phone
To use this feature, a compatible smartphone
must be connected via Bluetooth® to the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to “Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System without Navigation
System” in this section.
Note
Apple iPhones® and Android phones
must be paired via Bluetooth® for Nis-
sanConnect Mobile Apps to function.
Application download
Once connected, the NissanConnect Mobile
App will search your phone to determine which
compatible applications are currently installed.
The user will then choose which apps they want
to bring into their vehicle from the list of apps
within the “Manage My Apps” section of the
NissanConnect Mobile App on their smartphone.
The vehicle will then download the in-vehicle
interface for each of these compatible
applications. Once downloaded, the user can
access their selected smartphone applications
through the vehicle display. For additional
information on application availability visit
www.nissanusa.com/connect/ or
www.ca/nissanconnect or
www.nissan.ca/nissanconnect/fr.
CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO
When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in
your vehicle, be sure to observe the following
precautions; otherwise, the new equipment may
adversely affect the engine control system and
other electronic parts.
WARNING
• A cellular phone should not be used for any purpose while driving so full
attention may be given to vehicle op-
eration. Some jurisdictions prohibit
the use of cellular phones while driv-
ing.
• If you must make a call while your vehicle is in motion, the hands free
cellular phone operational mode is
highly recommended. Exercise ex-
treme caution at all times so full atten-
tion may be given to vehicle operation.
• If you are unable to devote full atten- tion to vehicle operation while talking
on the phone, pull off the road to a safe
location and stop your vehicle.
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CAUTION
• Keep the antenna as far away as pos- sible from the electronic control mod-
ules.
• Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in (20 cm) away from the electronic con-
trol system harnesses. Do not route
the antenna wire next to any harness.
• Adjust the antenna standing-wave ra- tio as recommended by the manufac-
turer.
• Connect the ground wire from the CB radio chassis to the body.
• For details, consult a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.WARNING
• Use a phone after stopping your ve- hicle in a safe location. If you have to
use a phone while driving, exercise ex-
treme caution at all times so full atten-
tion may be given to vehicle operation.
• If you are unable to devote full atten- tion to vehicle operation while talking
on the phone, pull off the road to a safe
location and stop your vehicle.
CAUTION
To avoid draining the vehicle battery, use
a phone after the READY to drive indica-
tor light is on.
BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE PHONE
SYSTEM WITHOUT NAVIGATION
SYSTEM (IF SO EQUIPPED)
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