2016 NISSAN LEAF Quick Reference Guide

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QUICK CHARGE IN COLD WEATHER (if so equipped)
It may take more time to charge the Li-ion battery using the quick charger if the vehicle
is parked in a cold location (for example, 32°F [0°C]) for a long period of time.

The Li-ion battery temperature gauge can be used to estimate the approximate time
needed to charge the Li-ion battery to 80%.
For more information, refer to the “Charging (section CH)” and the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
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Li-ion battery
temperature gauge
1 3 or less segments
illuminated
2 4-5 segments
illuminated
3 6-7 segments
illuminated
4 8-9 segments
illuminated
5 10 or more segments
illuminated Estimated
charge time
More than approximately
90 minutes
Approximately
30-90 minutes
Approximately
30 minutes
Approximately
30-60 minutes
More than approximately
60 minutes
COLD WEATHER RANGE AND PARKING IN
EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER
COLD WEATHER RANGE


Vehicle range is reduced when the heater is used and the battery temperat\
ure drops
below 77°F (25°C).

Using the climate control system to heat the cabin when the outside temp\
erature is
below 32°F (0°C) uses more electricity (heat pump, if so equipp\
ed) and affects vehicle
range more than using the heater at temperatures above 32°F (0°C)\
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PARKING IN EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER

Do not store the vehicle in temperatures below -13°F (-25°C) for\
over seven days.
If the outside temperature is -13°F (-25°C) or lower, the Li-ion battery may freeze, and
it cannot be charged or provide power to run the vehicle.
For more information, refer to the “EV overview (section EV)” and the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of
your Owner’s Manual.
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POWER LIMITATION INDICATOR LIGHT
When the power limitation indicator light illuminates, power
provided to the traction motor is reduced.

This light illuminates in the following conditions:
• The Li-ion battery available charge is extremely low.
• The Li-ion battery temperature is very low.
• The temperature of the Electric Vehicle (EV) system is high (motor, inverter, coolant
system, Li-ion battery, etc.).
• The EV system has a malfunction.

If the power limitation indicator light is illuminated, follow the instructions provided o\
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the center display.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
LI-ION BATTERY
TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND LI-ION
BATTERY GAUGES
LI-ION BATTERY TEMPERATURE GAUGE

The temperature of the Li-ion battery is in the
normal range

1 when the display is within
this zone.

The temperature of the Li-ion battery varies
with outside air temperature, road surface
temperature, driving conditions and charging rate.

To protect the battery, power is reduced when the temperature of the battery is too
high or low. This does not indicate a malfunction.
LI-ION BATTERY GAUGES

The Li-ion Battery Available Charge Gauge
1
displays the approximate available Li-ion battery
power remaining to drive the vehicle. Recharge
the Li-ion battery before these lights reach the
bottom line.

The Li-ion Battery Capacity Level Gauge
2
indicates the amount of charge the Li-ion battery
is capable of storing.

The driving range
3 provides an estimated
distance that the vehicle can be driven before
recharging is necessary. The driving range is constantly being calculated based on the
amount of available Li-ion battery charge and the actual power consumption average.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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CHARGE PORT LID/CHARGE CONNECTOR LOCK SWITCH
To open the charge port lid, do the following:
• Push the charge port lid opener switch

1
on the instrument panel, or
• Press and hold the charge port lid opener
button

2 on the Intelligent Key for more
than 2 seconds.
• When the charge port lid springs up slightly,
place your hand underneath the lid and
open it fully.

To close the charge port lid, slowly move the lid
down and lock it securely in place.

The normal or trickle charge connector can be
locked to the normal charge port with the use of
the charge connector lock switch

3.

There are three different positions of the charge connector lock switch
3:
AUTO – The charge connector is locked while charging is in progress and unlocked
automatically when charging is complete.
LOCK – The charge connector will remain locked until
(Unlock) is selected.

(Unlock) – When the switch is placed in the level position, the charge port will
unlock and remain unlocked.
TEMPORARY UNLOCK MODE
When the charge connector lock switch is in the AUTO or LOCK position, the charge
connector lock can be unlocked temporarily with the use of the Intelligent Key or the charge
port lid opener switch
1 on the instrument panel.

Push the charge port lid opener button
2 on the Intelligent Key for more than 1
second or push the charge port lid opener switch
1 on the instrument panel.
• The status indicator light flashes 3 times.
• A beep sounds 3 times.
• The charge connector lock is unlocked for 30 seconds.

After 30 seconds, the charge connector lock is locked.
For more information, refer to the “Charging (section CH)”, the “Instruments and controls (section 2)”, the “Pre-
driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” and the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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LI-ION BATTERY CHARGING
Before charging the Li-ion battery, see your Owner’s Manual for detailed warnings and
cautions when charging your battery.

There are three methods available to perform the charge operation: normal charge,
trickle charge and quick charge (if so equipped).
NORMAL CHARGE

Perform a normal charge using the charger installed in your home.

It takes approximately 4-7 hours for the 24 kW/h Li-ion battery and 5.5-9.5 hours for
the 30 kW/h Li-ion battery (if so equipped) to charge from empty to full with a 6.6 kW
charger (if so equipped).

To charge your vehicle:
• Place the power switch in the OFF position.
• Push the charge port lid opener switch located on the instrument panel to the left of
the steering wheel.
• Press the charge port tab and open the cap.
• Connect the charge connector

1 to the
charge port 2. When connected correctly, a
beep will sound once.

To stop charging:
• Press the button

3 on the charge connector
to release the lock and remove the charge
connector from the charge port.
• Close the charge port cap and the charge port lid.
TRICKLE CHARGE

Perform a trickle charge by connecting the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)
(if so equipped) to a dedicated 110-120V, 15A power outlet.

It takes approximately 21 hours to charge the
24kW/h Li-ion battery or 26 hours to charge
the 30kW/h Li-ion battery (if so equipped) from
discharged to charged.

To charge your vehicle:
• Place the power switch in the OFF position.
• Push the charge port lid opener switch located
on the instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel.
• Press the charge port tab and open the cap.
• Connect the EVSE plug

4 to a dedicated
110-120V, 15A power outlet. The EVSE control
box’s green indicator light
5 will illuminate.
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• Remove the safety cap from the charge connector.
• Connect the charge connector

6 to the
charge port 2. A beep will sound once.
• If plugging in the EVSE connector to a power
outlet, attach a string to the control box
and
hang it on a hook near the outlet or set it on a
suitable surface
7 off the ground.

To stop charging:
• Press the button
8 on the charge connector
to release the lock and remove the charge
connector from the charge port.
• Close the charge port cap and the charge port lid.
• Remove the EVSE plug from the power outlet, attach the safety cap to the charge
connector and store it in the case.
QUICK CHARGE (if so equipped)

Perform a quick charge by connecting the charge connector of a quick charger at a
charge station to the vehicle.

It takes approximately 30 minutes to charge the Li-ion battery to 80% when the low
battery charge warning light illuminates.

To charge your vehicle:
• Place the power switch in the OFF position.
• Open the charge port lid by pushing the charge
port lid opener switch located on the instrument
panel to the left of the steering wheel and
unlatch the charge port cap

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• Align the groove of the charge connector with
the groove of the charge port then insert the
charge connector.
• Grasp the lock lever and then lock the charge connector.
• Follow the instructions on the quick charge equipment to start charging. When the
equipment is properly installed and ready to charge, a beep sounds twice and the
charging status indicator light will change.

To stop charging:
• Follow the instructions on the quick charge equipment.
• Unlock the charge connector and remove it from the vehicle.
• After closing the charge port cap, close the charge port lid.
For more information, refer to the “EV overview (section EV)” and the “Charging (section CH)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
WITH EASY FILL TIRE ALERT
A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning message
will appear in the vehicle information display
1 and the low tire pressure warning light
2
will illuminate when one or more tires are low in
pressure and air is needed.

When adding air to an under-inflated tire, the
TPMS with Easy Fill Tire Alert system provides visual and audible
signals to help you inflate the tire to the recommended COLD tire
pressure.

To use the Easy Fill Tire Alert system:
1. Apply the parking brake and push the P (PARK) switch on the shift lever.
2. Place the power switch in the ON position. Do not place the power switch in the
READY to drive mode.
3. Add air to the underinflated tire, and within a few seconds, the hazar\
d warning
lights will flash.
4. When the designated tire pressure is reached, the horn will beep once and the
hazard warning lights will stop flashing.
5. Repeat this procedure for any additional underinflated tires.

After tire pressures are adjusted, drive the vehicle at speeds above 16 mph (25 km/h)
and the warning message and indicator light will extinguish.

When the low tire pressure warning light flashes for approximately 1 minute and then
remains on, the TPMS is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by a
NISSAN-certified LEAF dealer.

Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the heat caused by the vehicle\
’s operation
and the outside temperature. Low outside temperature can lower the tempe\
rature of
the air inside the tire, which can cause a lower tire inflation pressure. This may cause
the low tire pressure warning light to illuminate. If the warning light \
illuminates, check
the tire pressure in your tires.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” and the “Starting and driving
(section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
CLOCK SET/ADJUSTMENT
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY

To adjust the instrument panel clock (for
vehicles not equipped with Navigation)
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use the Settings menu 2 in the vehicle
information display.

The Settings menu 2 is accessed by pressing
the
button
3 on the left side of the instrument panel.
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Press the button
4 to cycle through the
various Settings modes.

This clock is linked to the GPS (if so equipped)
through the center display clock.
• Without any adjustments, the correct time
will be displayed based on the vehicle’s
current location.
• There are also controls in the center display to
compensate for Daylight Savings Time.
NAVIGATION DISPLAY

To adjust the time and the appearance of the
clock on the display:
1. Press the
MENU button on the
control panel.
2. Touch the
Settings key on the Launch Bar.
3. Touch the Clock key.

The following settings can be adjusted:
• On-screen Clock: The clock in the upper right
corner of the display can be turned ON or OFF.
• Clock Format (24h): The clock can be set to 12 hours or 24 hours.
• Offset (hour): The time can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing per hour.
• Offset (min): The time can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing per minute.
• Daylight Savings Time: The application of Daylight Savings Time can be turned
ON or OFF.
• Time Zone: Adjust the time zone. Choose a time zone from the available list.
AUDIO DISPLAY

Press the BACK button on the display
commander to return to the previous screen.

Press the ENTER/SETTING button and turn the
TURN/SCROLL knob until Setting Clock and
Clock Adjust appear on the display.

Press the ENTER/SETTING button to select Clock Adjust.

Turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to adjust the hour.

Press the ENTER/SETTING button.

Turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to adjust the minute.

Press the ENTER/SETTING button.
For more information, refer to the “Instruments and controls (section 2)” and “Display screen, heater, air
conditioner, audio and phone systems (section 4)” of your Owner’s Manual and the “Getting started (section 1)”
of your Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
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REAR HATCH RELEASE
To open the rear hatch, unlock it and push the rear hatch opener
switch 1. Pull the rear hatch up to open. The rear hatch can be
unlocked by:

Pressing the button
2 on the NISSAN Intelligent
Key® twice.

Pushing the rear hatch request switch
3 while
carrying the Intelligent Key with you (that is, in
your purse or pocket).

Pushing the door handle request switch twice.

Pushing the power door lock switch to
the

position.
The rear hatch does not lock when closed. To lock
the rear hatch, use the request switch, power door
lock or key fob.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)”
of your Owner’s Manual.
NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY® SYSTE M
The NISSAN Intelligent Key® System allows you
to lock or unlock the vehicle, open the rear hatch
and start your vehicle. It is important to make sure
the Intelligent Key is with you (that is, in your pocket
or purse).

To lock the vehicle, push either door handle
request switch

1 or the rear hatch request
switch 2 once or press the
button
3 on
the key fob.

To unlock the vehicle, perform one of the
following procedures:
• Push any request switch once; the corresponding door will
unlock. Push the request switch again within 60 seconds;
all other doors will unlock, or
• Press the

button
4 on the key fob to unlock the
driver’s side door. Press the button 4 again; all other doors
will unlock.

To open the charge port lid, press and hold the charge port lid
opener button
5 for more than 2 seconds.

The Intelligent Key can also be used to activate the panic alarm
by pressing and holding the

button
6 for more than
1 second. Once activated, the panic alarm and headlights will
stay on for a period of time.
For more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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