2017 NISSAN LEAF brake light

12-volt battery charge warning lightLow tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning lightMaster warning light (red/yellow)Plug-in indicator light
Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) system warning lightPower steering warning lightPower limitation indicator light
BRAKE system warning light (yellow)Seat belt warning lightREADY to drive indicator light
orBRAKE warning light (red)Supplemental air bag warning lightSecurity indicator light
Electric shift control system warning lightECO mode switch indicator lightSlip indicator light
Electric Vehicle (EV) system warning lightExterior light indicator lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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Headlight warning lightFront fog light indicator light (if so equipped)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator
light
Low battery charge warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
CHECKING LIGHTS
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake,
fasten the seat belts and place the power switch
for LEAF to the ON position without starting the
engine. The following lights (if so equipped) will
come on:
,
The following lights (if so equipped) come on
briefly and then turn off:
(yellow) ,,or(red) ,
or,,,,,
,
If any light does not come on or operate in a way
other than described, it may indicate a burned-
out bulb and/or a system malfunction. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service.
Some indicators and warnings are also displayed
on the vehicle information display. For additionalinformation, refer to “Vehicle information display”
in this section.
WARNING LIGHTS
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle infor-
mation display” in this section.
12-volt battery charge
warning light
The DC/DC converter converts 400 volt Li-ion
battery voltage to charge the 12-volt battery.
This light illuminates continuously after the bulb is
checked when the power switch is in the ON
position, and turns off when the power switch is
placed in the READY to drive position.
When this warning light illuminates, a chime
sounds and the following warnings are also dis-
played.
• Master warning (red)
• EV system warning light The following messages also flash on and off on
the vehicle information display.
If the vehicle is being driven; “Stop the vehicle”
and if the vehicle is stopped; “When parked apply
parking brake”. When these messages flash, im-
mediately stop the vehicle in a safe location, pull
the parking brake switch and push the P (Park)
position switch on the shift lever to place the
vehicle in the P (Park) position. The warning on
the meter and the chime stops when the parking
brake is operated or the vehicle is in the P (Park)
position. Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer for this service.
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CAUTION
• The DC/DC converter system may not be functioning properly if the 12-volt
battery charge warning light illumi-
nates continuously when the power
switch is in the READY to drive posi-
tion. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe location and have the system
checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer
for this service.
• The DC/DC converter system may not be functioning properly if the 12-volt
warning light illuminates continuously
when the power switch is in the READY
to drive position. Do not charge the
12-volt battery while this warning light
is illuminated. It may lead to a mal-
function of the DC/DC converter sys-
tem. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service.NOTE:
•If the vehicle does not go into the READY
to drive position (when the power switch
is pushed and the brake pedal is de-
pressed) , jump-start the vehicle to place
the power switch in the READY to drive
position. For additional information, refer
to “Jump starting” in the “In case of emer-
gency” section of this manual.
• Do not jump-start the vehicle. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer
for this service: – If the 12-volt charge warning light turns off when the vehicle is in the
READY to drive mode, the 12-volt bat-
tery may be discharged or there may be
a malfunction in the 12-volt battery re-
lated system.
– If the 12-volt charge warning light con- tinues to illuminate when the vehicle is
in the READY to drive mode, there may
be a malfunction in the DC/DC con-
verter. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service.
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
When the power switch is in the ON or READY to
drive position, the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) warning light illuminates and then turns off.
This indicates the ABS is operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while the
power switch is in the READY to drive position, or
while driving, it may indicate the ABS is not
functioning properly. Have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer for this service.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock func-
tion is turned off. The brake system then operates
normally, but without anti-lock assistance. For
additional information, refer to “Brake system” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Approaching Vehicle Sound
for Pedestrians (VSP) system
warning light
The Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) system warning light is located on the
instrument panel.
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This light comes on if there is a malfunction in the
VSP system.
If the VSP system warning light illuminates while
the power switch is in the ON position, or in the
READY to drive position, it may indicate the VSP
system is not functioning properly. Have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service.
For additional information, refer to “Approaching
Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP) system” in
the “EV overview” section of this manual.
BRAKE system warning light
(yellow)
This light functions for both the cooperative re-
generative brake and the electronically driven
intelligent brake systems. When the power
switch is placed in the ON position or in the
READY to drive position, the light remains illumi-
nated for about 2 or 3 seconds. If the light illumi-
nates at any other time, it may indicate that the
cooperative regenerative brake and/or the elec-
tronically driven intelligent brake systems are not
functioning properly. Have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer for this service. If the BRAKE warn-
ing light (red) also illuminates, stop the vehicle immediately and have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer for this service. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Brake system” in the “Starting
and driving” section of this manual.
WARNING
• Pressing the brake pedal when the power switch position is not in the ON
or READY to drive position and/or low
brake fluid level may increase the
stopping distance and braking will re-
quire greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.
• If the brake fluid level is below the minimum or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service.
• The cooperative regenerative brake system may not be working properly if
the brake system warning light illumi-
nates when the READY to drive indica-
tor light is ON. If you judge it to be safe,
drive carefully to the nearest service
station for repairs. Otherwise, have
your vehicle towed because driving
could be dangerous.
orBRAKE warning
light (red)
When the power switch is placed in the ON
position or in the READY to drive position, the
light remains illuminated for about a few seconds.
If the light illuminates at any other time, it may
indicate that the hydraulic brake system is not
functioning properly. If the BRAKE warning light
illuminates, stop the vehicle immediately and
have the system checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this
service.
Parking brake indicator:
When the power switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on when the parking
brake is applied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
When the power switch is in the ON position, the
light warns of a low brake fluid level. If this warn-
ing light illuminates, the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) warning light and the brake system warn-
ing light (yellow) also illuminate.
If the light illuminates while the power switch is in
the READY to drive position with the parking
brake not applied, stop the vehicle and perform
the following items.
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1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake fluid isnecessary, add fluid and have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service.
For additional information, refer to “Brake
fluid” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section of this manual.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer
for this service.
WARNING
• Your brake system may not be working properly if the warning light is on. Driv-
ing could be dangerous. If you judge
the brake system to be safe, drive care-
fully to the nearest service station for
repairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle
towed because driving it could be dan-
gerous.
• Pressing the brake pedal when the power switch position is not in the ON
or READY to drive position and/or low
brake fluid level may increase the
stopping distance and braking will re-
quire greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel. • If the brake fluid level is below the
minimum or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked at a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
Electric shift control system
warning light
This light illuminates to warn when a malfunction
occurs in the electric shift control system. When
the master warning light illuminates, the chime
sounds and the message, “When parked apply
parking brake”, is displayed on the vehicle infor-
mation display.
When the power switch is in the OFF position,
the chime sounds continuously. Make sure the
parking brake is applied.
Have the system checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for
this service.
Electric Vehicle (EV) system
warning light
This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the
following systems. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer for this service. • Traction motor and inverter system
• Charge port or on board charger
• Li-ion battery system
• Cooling system
• Shift control system
• Emergency shut off system is activated. For
additional information, refer to “Emergency
shut-off system” in the “EV overview” section of
this manual.
Headlight warning light
This light illuminates if the LED headlights are
malfunctioning. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer for this service.
Low battery charge warning
light
This light illuminates when the available Li-ion
battery charge is getting low. Charge as soon as
it is possible, preferably before the Li-ion battery
available charge gauge reaches the bottom line.
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Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
This light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF indicator light
This light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates that the VDC system is not operating.
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) system” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings.
When a brake pad requires replacement, it will
make a high pitched scraping sound when the
vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will first
occur only when the brake pedal is depressed.
After more wear of the brake pad, the sound will
always be heard even if the brake pedal is not
depressed. Have the brakes checked as soon as
possible if the warning sound is heard.
Electric shift control system reminder
chime
If an improper shift operation is performed, for
safety reasons a chime will sound and at the
same time, depending on the conditions, the
operation will be canceled or the shift position
will switch to the N (Neutral) position.
For additional information, refer to “Driving the
vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
Key reminder chime
A chime will sound if the driver’s side door is
opened while the power switch is pushed to the
ON or ACC position.
Make sure that the power switch is pushed to the
OFF position, and take the Intelligent Key with
you when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
The light reminder chime will sound when the
driver side door is opened with the light switch in
the
orposition, and the power
switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chime
A chime sounds if the parking brake is set and the
vehicle is driven. The chime will stop if the parking
brake is released or the vehicle speed returns to
zero.
Power switch reminder chime
The power switch reminder chime will sound
when the driver’s door is opened while the power
switch is in the ON or READY to drive position.
Push the power switch to the OFF position.
Seat belt warning chime
The seat belt warning chime will sound for about
6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt is securely
fastened.
12-volt battery charge warning chime
If the 12-volt battery charge warning light illumi-
nates, the chime will sound when a warning mes-
sage is displayed on the vehicle information dis-
play on the lower display.
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When the chime sounds, immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe location and push the P (Park)
position switch on the shift lever and apply the
parking brake. The 12-volt battery charge warning
light turns off on the lower display and the chime
will stop when the parking brake is applied or the
vehicle is placed in the P (Park) position. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service. For
additional information, refer to “12-volt battery
charge warning light” in this section.
The vehicle information display1is located in
the lower display, and it displays charging related
information, Average electricity consumption/
Instant electricity consumption, Average vehicle
speed, Driving distance/Driving time (Elapsed
time) , shift position indicator, the cruise control,
the Intelligent Key operation information and
other warnings and information.
For additional information about the odometer,
refer to “Odometer/twin trip odometer” in this
section. For additional information about the cruise con-
trol, refer to “Cruise control” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
For additional information about the NISSAN In-
telligent Key® system, refer to “NISSAN Intelli-
gent Key® system” in the “Pre-driving checks
and adjustments” section of this manual.
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
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4. EV system operation for discharged
Intelligent Key® system indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent Key
battery is running out of power and when the
Intelligent Key system and vehicle are not com-
municating normally.
If this indicator appears, touch the power switch
with the Intelligent Key while depressing the
brake pedal. For additional information, refer to
“NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge” in
the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
5. Door/rear hatch open warning
(power switch is in the ON position)
This warning appears if any of the doors and/or
the rear hatch are open or not closed securely.
The vehicle icon indicates which door or the rear
hatch is open on the display. Make sure that all of
the doors and the rear hatch are closed.
This warning also appears alternating with SHIFT
Pwarning while the driver’s door is opened with
the shift position in any position other than the P
(Park) position. For additional information, refer to
“SHIFT Pwarning” in this section.
6. Intelligent Key® system warning
This warning appears if there is a malfunction in
the Intelligent Key system.
If this warning appears while the power switch
position is in the ON position, the power switch
can not be switched to the READY to drive posi-
tion. If this warning appears while the power
switch is in the READY to drive position, the
vehicle can be driven. However, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer.
7. Driver alert
This warning appears when the previously set
time for a break is reached. You can set the time
for up to 6 hours in the setting menu. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Trip computer” in this
section.
8. Low outside air temperature
The outside air temperature is displayed in °F or
°C in the range of −20°F to 140°F (−30°C to
60°C) .
The outside air temperature mode includes a low
temperature warning feature. If the outside air
temperature is below 37°F (3°C) , the warning is
displayed on the screen. The outside temperature sensor is located in
front side of the vehicle. The sensor may be
affected by road, wind directions and other driv-
ing conditions. The display may differ from the
actual outside temperature or the temperature
displayed on various signs or billboards.
9. Low washer warning (if so
equipped)
This warning appears when the washer tank fluid
is at a low level. Add windshield-washer fluid as
necessary. For additional information, refer to
“Windshield-washer fluid” in the “Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
10. Light reminder warning
This warning appears when the power switch is
turned to the OFF position but the headlight
switch is still ON. Turn off the headlight switch.
11. Plug-in indicator
This indicator appears when the charge connec-
tor is connected.
If the charge connector is connected to the ve-
hicle, the power switch can not be placed in the
READY to drive position.
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