2017 NISSAN LEAF heating

Operating the climate control system
before driving
The vehicle’s heating and air conditioning system
can be turned on via remote control with an
internet enabled smart phone or personal com-
puter.This allows the interior of the vehicle to be heated
or cooled while the vehicle is charging. This re-
duces the load on the Li-ion battery while the
vehicle is being driven and can help increase the
vehicle driving range. For additional information,
refer to “Remote climate control” in the “Display
screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone
systems” section of this manual.
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NOTE:
•If thefan speed control dial, MODE
button, or
intake air control button
is operated while AUTO is in use, all the
other buttons operate in AUTO mode.
• While the AUTO indicator is illuminated,
electric power consumption of the air con-
ditioner can be economized compared to
the amount consumed while the AUTO
indicator is not illuminated.
The HEAT indicator light and the A/C indicator
light illuminates according to the operation
modes of the climate control system.
Operation
mode A/C indicator HEAT indica-
tor
Cooling ON OFF
Heating (A/C
off) OFF ON
Manual operation
The manual mode can be used to control the
heater and air conditioner to your desired tem-
perature.
The HEAT indicator light and the A/C indicator
light illuminates according to the operation
modes.
Operation
modeA/C indicator HEAT indica-
tor
Cooling ON OFF
Dehumidified
heating ON
ON
Heating (A/C
off) OFF ON
Ventilation OFF OFF
Cooling:
1. Press the A/C button to illuminate the A/C indicator light.
2. Press the
HEAT button to turn off the
HEAT indicator light.
• Do not set the temperature higher than the outside air temperature. Doing so may prevent
the temperature from being controlled properly.
• A visible mist may be seen coming from the ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air is
cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
Dehumidified heating:
1. Press the A/C button to illuminate the A/C indicator light. 2. Press the
HEAT button to illuminate the
HEAT indicator light
NOTE:
Electric power consumption of climate con-
trol increases while A/C button indicator
and
HEAT button indicator simultane-
ously illuminate. As a result, the driving
range may be decreased.
Heating (A/C off):
1. Press the
HEAT button to illuminate the
HEAT indicator light.
2. Press the A/C button to turn off the A/C indicator light.
• Do not set temperature lower than the outside air temperature. Doing so may prevent the tem-
perature from being controlled properly.
• If the windows fog up, use dehumidified heating instead of the A/C off heating.
Ventilation:
Press the
HEAT button and A/C button if
the indicator lights are on so that both indicator
lights turn off.
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NOTE:
•If thefan speed control button,
MODE button, or
intake air control
button is operated while AUTO is in use,
all the other buttons operate in AUTO
mode.
• While the AUTO indicator is illuminated,
electric power consumption of the air con-
ditioner can be economized compared to
the amount consumed while the AUTO
indicator is not illuminated.
The HEAT indicator light and the A/C indicator
light illuminates according to the operation
modes of the climate control system.
Operation
mode A/C indica-
tor HEAT indi-
cator
Cooling ON OFF
Heating (A/C
off) OFF ON
Manual operation
The manual mode can be used to control the
heater and air conditioner to your desired tem-
perature. The HEAT indicator light and the A/C indicator
light illuminates according to the operation
modes.
Operation
mode
A/C indica-
tor HEAT indi-
cator
Cooling ON OFF
Dehumidified
heating ON
ON
Heating (A/C
off) OFF ON
Ventilation OFF OFF
Cooling:
1. Press the A/C button to illuminate the A/C indicator light.
2. Press the
HEAT button to turn off the
HEAT indicator light.
• Do not set the temperature higher than the outside air temperature. Doing so may prevent
the temperature from being controlled properly.
• A visible mist may be seen coming from the ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air is
cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a
malfunction. Dehumidified heating:
1. Press the A/C button to illuminate the A/C
indicator light.
2. Press the
HEAT button to illuminate the
HEAT indicator light
NOTE:
Electric power consumption of climate con-
trol increases while A/C button indicator
and
HEAT button indicator simultane-
ously illuminate. As a result, the driving
range may be decreased.
Heating (A/C off):
1. Press the
HEAT button to illuminate the
HEAT indicator light.
2. Press the A/C button to turn off the A/C indicator light.
• Do not set temperature lower than the outside air temperature. Doing so may prevent the tem-
perature from being controlled properly.
• If the windows fog up, use dehumidified heating instead of the A/C off heating.
Ventilation:
Press the
HEAT button and A/C button if
the indicator lights are on so that both indicator
lights turn off.
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1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Push the P (Park) position switch on the shiftlever.
3. To help prevent the vehicle from rolling into the street when parked on a slope, it is a good
practice to turn the wheels as illustrated.
•HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB:1
– Turn the wheels into the curb and movethe vehicle forward until the curb side
wheel gently touches the curb.
•HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB:2
– Turn the wheels away from the curb andmove the vehicle back until the curb side
wheel gently touches the curb.
•HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO
CURB:
3
– Turn the wheels toward the side of the road so the vehicle will move away from
the center of the road if it moves.
4. Place the power switch in the OFF position.
WARNING
• If the READY to drive indicator light is OFF while driving, the power assist for
the steering will not work. Steering will
be harder to operate.
• When the power steering warning light illuminates while the READY to drive
indicator light is ON, the power assist
for the steering will cease operation.
You will still have control of the vehicle
but the steering will be harder to oper-
ate.
The power steering system is designed to pro-
vide power assistance while driving to operate
the steering wheel with less effort.
When the steering wheel is operated repeatedly
or continuously while parking or driving at a very
low speed, the power assist for the steering
wheel will be reduced. This is to prevent over-
heating of the power steering system and help
protect it from getting damaged. When the
power assistance is reduced, steering wheel op-
eration will become harder. When the tempera-
ture of the power steering system goes down, the
power assistance level will return to normal.
Avoid repeating such steering wheel operations
POWER STEERING SYSTEM
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•If the power switch position is in a posi-
tion other than ON or READY to drive, you
can stop the vehicle by depressing the
brake pedal. However, greater foot pres-
sure on the brake pedal will be required to
stop the vehicle, and the stopping dis-
tance will be longer.
• When depressing the brake pedal, the
brake pedal feel will not be smooth or
may change when the cooperative regen-
erative brake system activates. However,
the electronically controlled brake system
is operating normally and this does not
indicate a malfunction.
Using brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while
driving. This will cause overheating of the brakes,
wearing out of the brake pads and shoes faster,
and will reduce driving range.
To help reduce brake wear, and to prevent the
brakes from overheating, reduce speed and se-
lect B position before going down a slope or long
grade. Overheated brakes may reduce braking
performance and could result in loss of vehicle
control.
WARNING
• While driving on a slippery surface, be careful when braking or accelerating.
Abrupt braking or accelerating could
cause the wheels to skid, which could
result in an accident.
• If the brake pedal is depressed with the EV system OFF, you may feel an
increased brake pedal effort and a de-
creased pedal stroke. If the BRAKE
warning light does not illuminate and
the brake pedal feels like it has re-
turned to its normal state after the EV
system is started, this indicates that
there is no malfunction and the vehicle
can be operated normally.
Wet brakes
When the vehicle is washed or driven through
water, the brakes may get wet. As a result, the
braking distance will be longer and the vehicle
may pull to one side during braking.
To dry brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe speed
while lightly tapping the brake pedal to heat up
the brakes. Do this until the brakes return to
normal. Avoid driving the vehicle at high speeds
until the brakes have dried.
Parking brake break-in
Break-in the parking brake shoes whenever the
stopping effect of the parking brake is weakened
or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or
drum/rotors are replaced, in order to assure the
best braking performance.
This procedure is described in the Genuine
NISSAN Service Manual, and it can be per-
formed by a certified repair facility. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
(ABS)
WARNING
• The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is a sophisticated device, but it cannot
prevent accidents resulting from care-
less or dangerous driving techniques.
It can help maintain vehicle control
during braking on slippery surfaces.
Remember that stopping distances on
slippery surfaces will be longer than
on normal surfaces even with ABS.
Stopping distances may also be longer
on rough, gravel or snow covered
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