2017 NISSAN LEAF cruise control

• Push, then quickly release, the COAST/SETswitch. Each time you do this, the set speed will
decrease by about 1 mph or 1km/h.
To resume the preset speed, push and re-
lease the ACCEL/RES switch. The vehicle will
resume the last set cruising speed when the
vehicle speed is over 25 mph (40 km/h) . Vehicle range depends on a number of factors.
Actual vehicle range will vary depending upon:
• speed
• vehicle load
• electrical load from vehicle accessories
• traffic and road conditions
NISSAN recommends the following driving
habits to help maximize vehicle range:
Before driving:
• Follow recommended periodic maintenance.
• Keep tires inflated to correct pressure.
• Keep wheels in correct alignment.
• Pre-heat or pre-cool the interior cabin while the
vehicle is charging.
• Remove unnecessary cargo from the vehicle.
While driving:
• Drive in ECO mode – The ECO mode helps reduce power con-sumption by reducing acceleration when
compared to the same accelerator pedal
position in the D (Drive) position.
• Drive at a constant speed. Maintain cruising speeds with a constant accelerator position or
by using cruise control when appropriate. • Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Gently press
and release the accelerator pedal for accelera-
tion and deceleration.
• Drive at moderate speeds on the highway.
• Avoid frequent stopping and braking. Maintain a safe distance behind other vehicles.
• Turn off the air conditioner/heater when it is not necessary.
• Select a moderate temperature setting for heat- ing or cooling to help reduce power
consumption.
• Use the air conditioner/heater and close win- dows to reduce drag when cruising at highway
speed.
• Release the accelerator pedal to slow down and do not apply the brakes when traffic and
road conditions allow. – This vehicle is equipped with a regenerative brake system. The primary purpose of the
regenerative brake system is to provide
some power to recharge the Li-ion battery
and extend driving range. A secondary ben-
efit is “engine braking” that operates based
on Li-ion battery conditions. In the D (Drive)
INCREASING POWER ECONOMY
5-18Starting and driving

DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING
• Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain) , very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have much less traction or “grip” under
these conditions. Try to avoid driving
on wet ice until the road is salted or
sanded.
• Whatever the conditions, drive with caution. Accelerate and slow down
with care. If accelerating too fast, the
drive wheels will lose even more trac-
tion.
• Allow more stopping distance under these conditions. Braking should be
started sooner than on dry pavement.
• Allow greater following distances on slippery roads.
• Watch for slippery spots (glare ice) . These may appear on an otherwise
clear road in shaded areas. If a patch of
ice is seen ahead, brake before reach-
ing it. Try not to brake while on the ice,
and avoid any sudden steering maneu-
vers.
• Do not use cruise control on slippery roads.
FREEING A FROZEN CHARGE
PORT LID
When the charge port is frozen, melt the ice using
a hair dryer.
5-28Starting and driving

Charging methods...............CH-21
Chargingrelatedindicatorlight........CH-27
Charging related remote function ......CH-26
Charging status indicator light ........CH-27
Chargingtimer.................CH-21
Charging troubleshooting guide .......CH-32
Checking .....................2-13
Checkingbulbs................2-13
Checkingcoolantlevel.............8-9
Child restraints ..................1-18
Boosterseats.................1-35
Precautions on child restraints .......1-19
Top tether strap ................1-23
Childsafety....................1-16
Child safety rear door lock ............3-6
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ...........8-18
Cleaning exterior and interior ........7-2,7-4
Climatecontrol..................4-41 Climate control service ............4-41
Climate control system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .........4-41
Climate control system .............4-22
Climate control operation ..........4-22
Climate Ctrl. Timer ............4-29,4-36
Clock.......................2-11
Clock setting (models without Navigation
System) ......................4-51
Cold weather driving ...............5-26
Consolebox...................2-55 Coolant
.......................8-9
Changingcoolant ...............8-9
Checking coolant level .............8-9
Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities ....................9-2
Cooling system ..................8-8
Corrosion protection ...............7-7
Cruisecontrol..................5-16
Cupholders...................2-52
D
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch ..............2-42
Dimensionsandweights.............9-5
Display, vehicle information ...........2-23
Doors ........................3-4
Driving ......................5-26
Cold weather driving .............5-26
Driving vehicle ................5-11
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Driving range ....................2-8
Driving vehicle ..................5-11
E
ECO .......................2-48
ECO switch ..................2-48
ECOindicator..................2-10
Efficient use of your vehicle ..........EV-23Emergencycharge ..............CH-11
Emergency EV (Electric Vehicle)
shutoff ...................5-10,6-3
Emergency shutoff system
...........EV-9
Emission control information label ........9-7
EV Characteristics ...............EV-9
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...........9-17
EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply
Equipment) ...................CH-11
EV system ....................EV-2
EV unique information .............EV-25
F
Flashers (Refer to hazard warning flasher
switch).......................6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Flattowing....................9-13
Floormatcleaning.................7-5
Fluid ........................8-10
Brake fluid ...................8-10
coolant.....................8-8
Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities ....................9-2
Reduction gear fluid .............8-10
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-11
FM/AM/SAT Radio with Compact Disc (CD)
Player .......................4-50
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .....9-7
Foglightswitch .................2-46
10-2Index

Poweroutlet...................2-51
Power steering system.............5-20
Powerswitch.................5-7,5-8
Precautions....................5-21 Brake precautions ..............5-21
Charging...................CH-2
Child restraints ................1-19
Cruisecontrol.................5-16
High voltage precautions ..........EV-7
Maintenance ..................8-5
Road accident precautions .........EV-8
Seatbeltusage ................1-8
Supplemental restraint system ........1-39
When starting and driving ...........5-2
Push starting ...................6-13
Q
Quickcharge .................CH-15
R
Rapidairpressureloss..............5-6
Rearcenterseatbelt ..............1-14
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock . . .3-6
Rear hatch....................3-18
Rearseats.....................1-4
RearView Monitor .................4-3
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .......................2-42 Rear window wiper and washer switch
....2-41
Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities .....................9-2
Reduction gear fluid ...............8-10
Remote charge ................CH-26
Remote climate control .............4-39
Remote keyless entry function, For Intelligent
Key system ....................3-13
Repairing flat tire .................6-4
Repairing tire ...................6-6
Reporting safety defects ............9-14
Road accident precautions ...........EV-8
Roadside assistance program ..........6-2
Rollover ......................5-5
S
Safety.......................1-16 Childseatbelts................1-16
Reporting safety defects ...........9-14
Sceneguide..................EV-22 At home after driving ............EV-22
Before driving your vehicle (models with
navigation system) .............EV-13
Charging the Li-ion battery .........EV-10
Driving the vehicle .............EV-18
Parking the vehicle .............EV-21
Starting your vehicle ............EV-17
Seat adjustment ..................1-3
Front manual seat adjustment .........1-3Front seats
...................1-3
Seat belt(s) ....................1-16
Child safety ..................1-16
Infants.....................1-17
Injured persons ................1-11
Larger children ................1-17
Precautions on seat belt usage ........1-8
Pregnant women ...............1-11
Rearcenterseatbelt.............1-14
Seat belt cleaning ...............7-6
Seat belt extenders ..............1-15
Seat belt hook ................1-15
Seat belt maintenance ............1-15
Seatbelts....................1-8
Seatbeltswithpretensioners........1-54
Seatbeltwarninglight............2-19
Shoulder belt height adjustment .......1-14
Small children .................1-17
Three-pointtype...............1-11
Seat(s) , Seats ...................1-2
Heatedseats.................2-48
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System) , EV system start ............2-38
Servicing climate control ............4-41
Shifting ......................5-11
Electric shift control system .........5-11
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For front
seats .......................1-14
Solar cell module (if so equipped) ........7-3
Speedometer ...................2-6
Index10-5