NOTE:
•Establishing the NissanConnectSMEV
service is necessary before using this ser-
vice. For additional information, refer to
the LEAF Navigation System Owner’s
Manual.
• To check the Li-ion battery charging status
using an internet enabled smart phone or
personal computer, the following condi-
tions must be met: – The vehicle must be located in a cellu- lar phone coverage area.
– The cellular phone must be located in an area with cellular phone coverage.
– If using a computer, the computer must be connected to the internet.
– Some cellular phones are not compat- ible and cannot be used to check the
Li-ion battery charging status. Please
confirm beforehand. •
Certain remote functions require a com-
patible smart phone, which is not included
with the vehicle.
• NissanConnect
SMEV information system
features are included through a subscrip-
tion service which requires owner consent
to activate. The subscription must be ac-
tive to use these features.
• NissanConnect
SMEV communications
may be received at a verified e-mail ad-
dress or by SMS/text messaging-enabled
mobile phone.
• Standard text rates and/or data usage
may apply depending on your carrier.
CHARGING STATUS INDICATOR
LIGHTS
The charging status indicator lights1to3
display the charging status, and are visible from
both inside and outside the vehicle.
CHARGING RELATED INDICATOR
LIGHTS
ChargingCH-27
When charging
When the Li-ion battery is being charged, the
charging status indicator lights will change de-
pending on the amount the Li-ion battery is
charged.
*: This value is also displayed by the illumination
of segments of the Li-ion battery available charge
gauge on the instrument panel.When fully charged
All of the indicator lights
1to3illuminate when
the Li-ion battery is fully charged to the selected
charging mode level.
The indicator lights turn off after approximately
5 minutes or when the charge connector is re-
moved. When the indicator light
3flashes
The indicator light
3flashes when the 12-volt
battery is being charged. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Charging the 12-volt battery” in the
“EV overview” section of this manual.
ChargingCH-29
SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
Charging cannot be per-
formed. The vehicle power switch is in the ON position. Before charging, place the vehicle power switch in the OFF position.
Both the normal charge connector and the quick
charge connector (if so equipped) are connected
at the same time.
The normal charge connector and the quick charge connector cannot be connected at the same time.
The Li-ion battery is already fully charged. Charging cannot be performed if the Li-ion battery is already fully charged. Charging automatically turns
off if the Li-ion battery is fully charged.
The temperature of the Li-ion battery is too hot or
cold to charge. Confirm the Li-ion battery temperature by checking the Li-ion battery temperature gauge. If the gauge
indicates the Li-ion battery is too hot (red zone) or too cold (blue zone) , charging is not possible. Allow
the Li-ion battery to cool or warm up before charging. For additional information, refer to “Li-ion battery
temperature gauge” in the “Instruments and controls” section of this manual.
The 12-volt battery is discharged. The Li-ion battery can be charged if the vehicle electrical systems cannot be turned on. If the 12-volt
battery is discharged, charge or jump start the 12-volt battery. For additional information, refer to “Jump
starting” in the “In case of emergency” section of this manual.
The vehicle has a malfunction. The vehicle or charger may have a malfunction. Confirm if the warning light on the meter is illumi-
nated. Confirm if the indicator on the charger is indicating a malfunction. If a warning is displayed,
stop charging. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
Normal charge cannot be performed. There is no electrical power coming from the
outlet.
Confirm that there has not been a power failure. Make sure the breaker is on. If an outlet with a timer
device installed is used, power will only be available at the time set by the timer.
The charge connector is not connected cor-
rectly. Confirm the charge connector is connected correctly.
Immediate charge cannot be
performed. Charging timer has been set. Turn off the charging timer. For additional information, refer to “Charging timer” in this section.
Charging does not start because the charge
amount has been set to 80% and the Li-ion bat-
tery is already charged to more than 80%.
Confirm the charge percentage and if you need to charge the Li-ion battery more, change to the
desired charge setting.
CHARGING TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
CH-32Charging
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LABELS
A. Supplemental front-impact air bag system
warning labels
The warning labels are located on the surface of
the sun visors.
SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG
WARNING LIGHT
The supplemental air bag warning light, display-
ing
in the instrument panel, monitors the
circuits of the Air bag Control Unit (ACU) , satel-
lite sensors, crash zone sensor, occupant classi-
fication sensor, the supplemental front-impact air
bag, front seat-mounted side-impact supple-
mental air bag, roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag and seat belt pretensioner
systems. The monitored circuits include air bag
systems, pretensioner(s) and all related wiring. When the power switch is in the ON position, the
supplemental air bag warning light illuminates for
about 7 seconds and then turns off. This means
the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag and preten-
sioner systems need servicing:
• The supplemental air bag warning light remains
on after approximately 7 seconds.
• The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
• The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all.
Under these conditions, the front air bag, side air
bag, curtain air bag and pretensioner systems
may not operate properly. They must be checked
and repaired. It is recommended that you visit the
nearest NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this
service.
Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-55
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 ............2-7
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 ..................... .2-20
Audible reminders ................... .2-22
Vehicle information display .................2-23
Indicators for operation ................ .2-24
Trip computer ..................... .2-28
Warning information displays .............2-33
Indicators for maintenance ...............2-35
Indicator for timer ................... .2-36Security systems
..................... .2-36
Vehicle security system ................ .2-37
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .........2-38
Wiper and washer switch .................2-39
Washer operation ................... .2-40
Rear wiper operation ................. .2-41
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch ...................... .2-42
Instrument brightness control ...............2-42
Headlight and turn signal switch .............2-43
Headlight switch .................... .2-43
Turn signal switch ................... .2-45
Fog
light switch (if so equipped) .............2-46
Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) .....2-46
Horn ............................. .2-47
ECO switch ........................ .2-48
Heated seat switch .................... .2-48
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ......2-49
Charge port lid switch .................. .2-50
Charge connector lock switch ...............2-50
Charge timer OFF switch .................2-51
Power outlet ........................ .2-51
Storage ........................... .2-52
Cup holders ...................... .2-52
Storage trays ...................... .2-52
This vehicle is equipped with an upper display
and a lower display.
1. Master warning lights (P. 2-18)
2. ECO indicator (P. 2-10)
3. Speedometer (P. 2-6)
4. Clock (P. 2-11)5. Outside air temperature (P. 2-10)
6. Turn signal/Hazard indicator light (P. 2-22)
7. Li-ion battery capacity level gauge (P. 2-10)
8. Li-ion battery available charge gauge
(P. 2-9)
9. Driving range (P. 2-8)
10. Vehicle information display (P. 2-23) 11. READY to drive indicator light (P. 2-21)
12. ECO mode indicator light
— ECO switch (P. 2-48
— Odometer/twin trip odometer (P. 2-6)
— Trip computer (P. 2-28)
— Shift “P” warning (P. 2-27)
— Indicator for timer (P. 2-36)
13. Power meter (P. 2-7)
14. Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-12)
15. Li-ion battery temperature gauge (P. 2-7)
METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-5
SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
The vehicle is equipped with a speedometer and
odometer. The speedometer is located on the top
of the meter cluster. The odometer is located
within the vehicle information display.
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the vehicle speed in
miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h) .
Odometer/twin trip odometer
The odometer1and twin trip odometer2are
displayed on the vehicle information display when
the power switch is in the ON or READY to drive
position.
The odometer records the total distance the ve-
hicle has been driven.
The twin trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips. Changing the display:
Pushing the TRIP switch
3located on the left
side of the combination meter panel changes the
display as follows:
TRIP A →TRIP B →TRIP A
For additional information about the vehicle infor-
mation display, refer to “Vehicle information dis-
play” in this section.
Resetting the trip odometer:
Pushing the TRIP switch
3for approximately
1 second resets the trip odometer to zero.
2-6Instruments and controls
LI-ION BATTERY TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the temperature of the Li-ion
battery.
The temperature of the Li-ion battery is within the
normal range when the display is within the zone
1shown in the illustration.
The temperature of the Li-ion battery varies ac-
cording to the outside air temperature and driving
conditions.
NOTE:
• If the display indicates that the tempera-
ture of the Li-ion battery is near the red
zone end of the normal range, reduce ve-
hicle speed to decrease the temperature.
If the indicator is over the normal range,
the power provided to the traction motor
is reduced when the power limitation in-
dicator light is illuminated. Therefore, the
vehicle is not as responsive when the ac-
celerator is depressed while the power
limitation light is illuminated. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Power limita-
tion indicator light” in this section.
• If the outside temperature is extremely
low, the Li-ion temperature gauge may not
display a temperature reading. The ve-
hicle may not be able to be put in the
READY to drive mode. Have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this
service.
POWER METER
This meter displays the actual traction motor
power consumption
Aand the regenerative
brake power provided to the Li-ion battery
B.
The white dot
1in the display moves right or left
depending on demand.
The white dot moves to the right when power is
provided to the traction motor (Li-ion battery dis-
charges) .
The white dot moves to the left when power is
generated and provided to the Li-ion battery by
the regenerative brake system (Li-ion battery
charging) .
Instruments and controls2-7