2016 NISSAN LEAF mirror controls

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

To defrost the rear window glass and outside
mirrors, place the power switch in the ON posi-
tion and push the switch
1on. The indicator
light will illuminate. Push the switch again to turn
the defroster off.
It will automatically turn off in approximately 15
minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or dam-
age the rear window defroster.
The instrument brightness control switch can be
operated when the power switch is in the ON
position. When the switch is operated, the ve-
hicle information display switches to the bright-
ness adjustment mode.
Push the switch
1to display the setting menu of
the brightness control on the vehicle information
display.
Push the
1switch to move the bar to the + side.
If the bar reaches the maximum brightness, a
chime will sound. If the switch
1is pushed again
when the brightness is at the maximum setting,
the instrument lights turn off.
Type A (if so equipped)
Type B (if so equipped)
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (IF SO EQUIPPED)
DEFROSTER SWITCH INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
Instruments and controls2-41

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.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-25

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
(MODELS WITHOUT NAVIGATION
SYSTEM)
1.(fan speed control) dial
2.
(intake air control) button
3.
(front defroster) button 4. Climate Ctrl. display
5.
Rear window and outside mirror (if
so equipped) defroster switch
6. Temperature control dial
7. AUTO climate control ON button
8. A/C (air conditioner) button
9. MODE (manual air flow control) button 10.
(HEAT) button
11. Climate control system OFF button
Automatic operation (AUTO)
The AUTO mode may be used year-round as the
system automatically controls constant tempera-
ture, air flow distribution and fan speed.
1. Press the AUTO button. The AUTO indicator will be illuminated.
2. Turn the temperature control knob to set the desired temperature.
When any of the following functions are oper-
ated, the AUTO indicator will turn off.
• The
(HEAT) or A/C button is pressed.
• The fan speed control or ventilator air flow con- trol is operated.
• The intake air control is switched.
However, the functions that were not operated
continue operating in AUTO mode.
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Note
•The ventilation mode requires a lower
power consumption, so cruising distance
will increase.
• In ventilation mode, temperature is not
indicated on the navigation monitor or on
the air conditioner display.
Dehumidified defrosting/defogging:
Press the front defroster
button (the indi-
cator light will illuminate) .
• To remove moisture or fog on the front window quickly, set the temperature to the high tem-
perature and the fan speed to their maximum
level.
• After the windshield is cleared, press the front defroster
button again (the indicator light
will turn off) .
• When the front defroster
button is
pressed, the air conditioner will automatically
turn on to defog the windshield. The outside air
recirculation mode will be selected to improve
the defogging performance. Fan speed control:
Press the fan speed control
button to
manually control the fan speed.
Press the AUTO button to change the fan speed
to the automatic mode.
Air flow control:
Press the MODE button to change the air flow
mode.
— Air flows from the center and side ventilators.
— Air flows from the center and sideventilators and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from the foot outlets.
— Air flows from the defroster outletsand foot outlets.
Temperature control:
Turn the temperature control knob to set the
desired temperature.
Air recirculation:
Press the intake air control
button to
change the air circulation mode. When the indi-
cator light illuminates, the flowing air is recircu-
lated inside the vehicle. Outside air circulation:
Press the intake air control
button to
change the air circulation mode. When the indi-
cator light does not illuminate, the flowing air is
drawn from outside the vehicle.
Automatic air intake control:
To set the automatic control mode, press and
hold the intake air control
button. The
indicator light will blink twice and the inside/
outside circulation will then be controlled auto-
matically. When in automatic mode, the indicator
light will come on when inside air recirculation is
active.
Note
Rear window and outside mirror (if so
equipped) defroster switch:
For additional information, refer to “Rear window
and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster
switch” in the “Instruments and controls” section
of this manual
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
(MODELS WITH NAVIGATION
SYSTEM)
1. Temperature control button
2.
(HEAT) button
3. Climate Ctrl. Timer indicator 4.
(front defroster) button
5.
(fan speed control) button
6.
Rear window and outside mirror (if
so equipped) defroster switch
7.
(intake air control) button
8. Climate control system ON·OFF button
9. AUTO climate control ON button 10. MODE (manual air flow control) button
11. A/C (air conditioner) ON·OFF button
Automatic operation (AUTO)
The AUTO mode may be used year-round as the
system automatically controls constant tempera-
ture, air flow distribution and fan speed.
1. Press the AUTO button. The AUTO indicator
will be illuminated.
2. Turn the temperature control knob to set the desired temperature.
When any of the following functions are oper-
ated, the AUTO indicator will turn off.
• The
(HEAT) or A/C button is pressed.
• The fan speed control or ventilator air flow con- trol is operated.
• The intake air control is switched.
However, the functions that were not operated
continue operating in AUTO mode.
Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems4-33

Note
•The ventilation mode requires a lower
power consumption, so cruising distance
will increase.
• In ventilation mode, temperature is not
indicated on the navigation monitor or on
the air conditioner display.
Dehumidified defrosting/defogging:
Press the front defroster
button (the indi-
cator light will illuminate) .
• To remove moisture or fog on the front window quickly, set the temperature to the high tem-
perature and the fan speed to their maximum
level.
• After the windshield is cleared, press the front defroster
button again (the indicator light
will turn off) .
• When the front defroster
button is
pressed, the air conditioner will automatically
turn on to defog the windshield. The outside air
recirculation mode will be selected to improve
the defogging performance.
Fan speed control:
Press the fan speed control
button to
manually control the fan speed. Press the AUTO button to change the fan speed
to the automatic mode.
Air flow control:
Press the MODE button to change the air flow
mode.
— Air flows from the center and side
ventilators.
— Air flows from the center and sideventilators and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from the foot outlets.
— Air flows from the defroster outletsand foot outlets.
Temperature control:
Turn the temperature control knob to set the
desired temperature.
Air recirculation:
Press the intake air control
button to
change the air circulation mode. When the indi-
cator light illuminates, the flowing air is recircu-
lated inside the vehicle.
Outside air circulation:
Press the intake air control
button to
change the air circulation mode. When the indi- cator light does not illuminate, the flowing air is
drawn from outside the vehicle.
Automatic air intake control:
To set the automatic control mode, press and
hold the intake air control
button. The
indicator light will blink twice and the inside/
outside circulation will then be controlled auto-
matically. When in automatic mode, the indicator
light will come on when inside air recirculation is
active.
Note
Rear window and outside mirror (if so
equipped) defroster switch:
For additional information, refer to “Rear window
and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster
switch” in the “Instruments and controls” section
of this manual
To turn the system off
To turn off the climate control, press the Climate
control system ON·OFF button. The same oper-
ating mode (Heater or A/C) that was active when
the system is turned off is active when system is
turned back on.
Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems4-35

4. Push the power switch while depressing thebrake pedal within 10 seconds after the
chime sounds. The power switch position
changes to the READY to drive mode.
After step 3 is performed, if the power switch is
pushed without depressing the brake pedal, the
power switch position will change to ACC.
NOTE:
• When the power switch is pushed to the
ACC or ON position or READY to drive
mode by the above procedure, the Intelli-
gent Key battery discharge indicator ap-
pears on the vehicle information display
even if the Intelligent Key is inside the
vehicle. This is not a malfunction. To stop
the warning indicator from blinking, touch
the power switch with the Intelligent Key
again.
• If the Intelligent Key system battery dis-
charge indicator appears on the vehicle
information display, replace the battery as
soon as possible. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “NISSAN Intelligent Key®
battery replacement” in the “Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section of this manual. • Make sure that the area around the vehicle is
clear.
• Check fluid levels such as coolant, brake fluid, and windshield-washer fluid as frequently as
possible.
• Check that all windows and lights are clean.
• Visually inspect tires for their appearance and condition. Also check tires for proper inflation.
• Check that all doors are closed.
• Adjust the inside and outside mirrors.
• Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to do likewise.
• Check the operation of the warning lights when the power switch is pushed to the ON position.
For additional information, refer to “Warning
lights, indicator lights and audible reminders” in
the “Instruments and controls” section of this
manual. 1. Confirm the parking brake is applied.
2. Confirm that the vehicle is in the P (Park)
position.
When the power switch is placed in the ON
position, the EV is designed not to operate
unless the shift lever is in the P (Park) or N
(Neutral) positions.
The Intelligent Key must be carried with
you when operating the power switch.
3. Depress the brake pedal and push the power switch to place the EV system in the READY
to drive position.
To place the vehicle in the READY to drive
position immediately, push and release the
power switch while depressing the brake
pedal with the power switch in any position.
The READY to drive indicator light
in the
meter illuminates.
4. To stop the EV system, push the P (Park) position switch on the shift lever, and push the
power switch to the OFF position.
BEFORE STARTING THE EV SYSTEM STARTING THE EV SYSTEM
Starting and driving5-11