2017 NISSAN LEAF headlights

Using panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC
button4on the
Intelligent Key for more than 1 second.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will stay on for a period of time.
3. The panic alarm stops when: • It has run for a period of time, or
• Any of the buttons on the Intelligent Key ispushed. (Note: The PANIC button must be
pushed for more than 1 second.)
Setting hazard indicator and horn
mode
This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn
mode when you first receive the vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK
button1is pressed, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
When the UNLOCK
button2is pressed,
the hazard indicator flashes once. If horns are not necessary, the system can be
switched to the hazard indicator mode.
In hazard indicator mode, when the LOCK
button is pressed, the hazard indicator flashes
twice. When the UNLOCK
button is
pressed, neither the hazard indicator nor the horn
operates.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-15

CARD HOLDER (DRIVER’S SIDE
ONLY)
To access the card holder, slide card in the card
holder. Do not view information while operating
the vehicle.
INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
Adjust the angle of the inside rearview mirror to
the preferred position.
MANUAL ANTI-GLARE REARVIEW
MIRROR (IF SO EQUIPPED)
The night position1reduces glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the day position
2when driving in daylight
hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rearview clarity.
MIRRORS
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-23

AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE TYPE (IF
SO EQUIPPED)
The inside mirror is designed so that it automati-
cally changes reflection based on the intensity of
the headlights of the vehicle behind.
When the system is turned on, the indicator light
Awill illuminate and excessive glare from the
headlights of the vehicle behind you will be re-
duced.
Type A (if so equipped): The anti-glare system
automatically turns on when the power switch is
moved to the ON position.
Do not hang any objects on the mirror or
apply glass cleaner to it. Doing so will re-
duce the sensitivity of the sensor
B, result-
ing in improper operation.
Type B (if so equipped): Push the “” switch
C
to make the inside rearview mirror operate nor-
mally. The indicator light will turn off. Push the “I”
switch
Dto turn the system on.
Do not allow any object to cover the sen-
sors
Eor apply glass cleaner on them.
Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of the
sensor, resulting in improper operation.
WARNING
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view clarity.
Type A (if so equipped)
Type B (if so equipped)
3-24Pre-driving checks and adjustments

• Do not attempt to perform a jump starton the 12-volt battery at the same time
that the Li-ion battery is being
charged. Doing so may damage the
vehicle or charging equipment and
could cause an injury.
CAUTION
LEAF cannot be used as a booster vehicle
because it cannot supply enough power
to start a gasoline engine. However, a
gasoline engine vehicle can be used to
jump start LEAF’s 12-volt battery.
1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle
B,
position the two vehicles (
AandB) to bring
their 12-volt batteries into close proximity to
each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to touch. 2. Apply the parking brake.
If the 12-volt battery is discharged, the
power switch cannot be moved from the
OFF position. Connect the jumper cables
to the booster vehicle
Bbefore pushing
the power switch.
3. Push the P (Park) position switch to place the vehicle in the P (Park) position.
4. Switch off all unnecessary electrical systems (headlights, heater, air conditioner, etc.) .
5. Place the power switch in the OFF position.
6. Ensure vent caps are level and tight.
7. Connect jumper cables in the sequence as illustrated (
1→2→3→4).
CAUTION
• Always connect positive (+) to positive
(+) and negative (−) to body ground (for
example, as illustrated) , not to the 12-
volt battery.
• Make sure the jumper cables do not touch moving parts in the motor com-
partment and that the cable clamps do
not contact any other metal.
8. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
B.
In case of emergency6-11

8 Maintenance and do-it yourself
Maintenance requirement................. .8-2
Scheduled maintenance ................ .8-2
General maintenance .................. .8-2
Where to go for service ................ .8-2
General maintenance .................... .8-2
Explanation of maintenance items ...........8-2
Maintenance precautions ................. .8-5
Motor compartment check locations ............8-7
Cooling system ....................... .8-8
Checking coolant level ................. .8-9
Changing coolant .................... .8-9
Reduction gear fluid .................... .8-10
Brake fluid ......................... .8-10
Windshield-washer fluid ................. .8-11
12-volt battery ....................... .8-12
Jump starting ...................... .8-13
Windshield wiper blades ................. .8-13
Cleaning ........................ .8-13
Replacing ........................ .8-14Rear window wiper blade
...............8-16
Brakes ........................... .8-16
Brake pad wear warning ................8-16
Fuses ............................ .8-17
Motor compartment .................. .8-17
Passenger compartment ................8-19
Nissan Intelligent Key® battery replacement ......8-20
Lights ............................ .8-22
Headlights ....................... .8-22
Exterior and interior lights ...............8-24
Wheels and tires ..................... .8-26
Tire pressure ...................... .8-26
Tire labeling ...................... .8-30
Types of tires ...................... .8-32
Tire chains .......................
.8-33
Changing

wheels and tires .............. .8-33
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ..........8-36

keeps the motor hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other
corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently.
Lights*:Clean the headlights on a regular basis.
Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights and other lights are all
operating properly and installed securely. Also
check the aim of the headlights.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When checking
the tires, make sure that no wheel nuts are miss-
ing, and check for any loose wheel nuts. Tighten
if necessary.
Tire rotation*: Tires should be rotated every
5,000 miles (8,000 km) .
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge often
and always prior to long distance trips. If neces-
sary, adjust the pressure in all tires to the pres-
sure specified. Check carefully for damage, cuts
or excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
transmitter components: Replace the TPMS
transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap
when the tires are replaced due to wear or age. Wheel alignment and balance:
If the vehicle
pulls to either side while driving on a straight and
level road, or if you detect uneven or abnormal tire
wear, there may be a need for wheel alignment.
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal
highway speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed.
For additional information regarding tires, refer to
“Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or “Tire
Safety Information” (Canada) in the Warranty In-
formation Booklet.
Windshield: Clean the windshield on a regular
basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Have a dam-
aged windshield repaired by a qualified repair
facility.
Wiper blades*: Check for cracks or wear if they
do not wipe properly.
Inside vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
checked on a regular basis, such as when per-
forming scheduled maintenance, cleaning the ve-
hicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal: Check the pedal for smooth
operation and make sure that the pedal does not catch or require uneven effort. Keep the floor mat
away from the pedal.
Brake pedal:
Check the pedal for smooth op-
eration. If the brake pedal suddenly goes down
further than normal, the pedal feels spongy or the
vehicle seems to take longer to stop, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer immediately. Keep the floor mat away from
the pedal.
Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pull the
vehicle to one side when applied.
Electric shift P (Park) position mechanism:
On a steep hill, check that the vehicle is held
securely while the vehicle is in the P (Park) posi-
tion without applying the brakes.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake opera-
tion regularly. The vehicle should be securely held
on a steep hill with only the parking brake applied.
If the parking brake cannot keep a vehicle posi-
tion, it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service.
Seat: Check seat position controls such as the
seat adjusters, seatback recliners, etc. to ensure
that they operate smoothly and that all latches
lock securely in every position. Check that the
head restraints/headrests move up and down
Maintenance and do-it yourself8-3

1. Headlight assembly
2. Map light
3. Room light
4. High-mounted stop light
5. Rear combination light
6. Cargo light
7. License plate light
8. Side marker light
9. Fog light (if so equipped)
Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the
exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. A
temperature difference between the inside and
the outside of the lens causes the fog. This is not
a malfunction. If large drops of water collect
inside the lens, it is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service.
HEADLIGHTS
For additional information on headlight bulb re-
placement refer to the instructions outlined in this
section.
Replacing
Halogen headlight (high-beam):
The headlight high-beam is a semi-sealed beam
type that uses a replaceable headlight (halogen)
bulb.
LIGHTS
8-22Maintenance and do-it yourself

Front manual seat adjustment..........1-3
Front passenger air bag and status light ....1-46
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ........1-3
Fuses.......................8-17
Fusiblelinks ...................8-18
G
Garage door open, HomeLink® Universal . . .2-60 Transceiver ..................2-60
Gauge.......................2-8 Driving range ..................2-8
ECOindicator ................2-10
Li-ion battery available charge gauge .....2-9
Li-ion battery capacity level gauge .....2-10
Li-ion battery temperature gauge .......2-7
Odometer ....................2-6
Power meter ..................2-7
Speedometer ..................2-6
Generalmaintenance...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-54
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlights ....................8-22
Bulb replacement ...............8-22
Headlightswitch...............2-43
Heatedseatswitch ...............2-48
Heated steering wheel switch .........2-46Highvoltageprecautions............EV-7
HillStart .....................5-25
Hill Start Assist
..................5-25
HomeLink® universal transceiver ........2-60
Hood release ...................3-17
Horn .......................2-47
How to normal charge .............CH-9
How to quick charge .............CH-15
How to trickle charge (if so equipped) ....CH-11
I
If the Li-ion battery becomes completely
discharged....................6-12
Immediate charge ...............CH-25
Immobilizer system ................2-38
Indicatorlights..................2-20
Indicators for operation .............2-24
Inside rearview mirror ..............3-23
Instrument brightness control ..........2-42
Intelligent Key system ..............3-13
Remote keyless operation ..........3-13
Interior light replacement ............8-24
Interior lights ...................2-59
iPod® player operation (models without
Navigation System) ...............4-57
ISOFIX child restraint ..............1-21
J
Jump starting...................6-10
K
Keyless entry...................3-13
With Intelligent Key system (Refer to Intelligent
Key system) ..................3-13
Keys ........................3-2 For Intelligent Key system ...........3-6
L
Labels.......................1-55
Airbagwarninglabels............1-55
Air conditioner specification label .......9-8
Emission control information label ......9-7
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label . . .9-7
Motor serial number ..............9-7
Tire and Loading Information Label .....8-28
Tire and Loading information label ......9-8
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ......9-6
LATCH system ..................1-21
License plate, Installing front license plate . . .9-8
Light .......................1-55 Airbagwarninglight.............1-55
Bulb replacement ...............8-22
Ceiling light ..................2-59
Fog light switch ................2-46
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