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NissanConnectSM EV (if so equipped)
NissanConnect EV is a collection of telematics features that add innovation to
your daily drive.
To enroll in NissanConnect EV, create an account or log into your Nissan Owner
Portal with your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Under the NissanConnect EV
tab, agree to the terms and conditions and obtain your PIN and Password. Enter
this PIN and Password into your navigation unit under the NissanConnect Services
button on the main menu. Next, download the NissanConnect EV companion
app and log into it using your Nissan Owner Portal ID and password.
For full details on NissanConnect EV or to enroll your vehicle, please
visit www.nissanUSA.com/connect or call 855-426-6628.
NissanConnect EV enables you to perform remote functions from a compatible
internet-enabled smartphone or personal computer such as:
Battery status check – The status of the battery can be checked even if you are not in the vehicle.
Unplugged status and char ge status – A notification e-mail can be sent if the
charging connector is disconnected or if charging is complete.
Remote charge and remote climate control – Start battery charging, or climate controls can be set.
POIs powered by Google™ – Allows you to search for locations near your vehicle’s current location, near a plotted destination, near the map’s scroll
position or near a searched city center.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional
operating and feature information.
For more information, refer to the “Charging (section CH)” of your Owner’s Manual and the “System
overview (section IT)” and the “NissanConnect
SM EV (section 5)” of your Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
APPROACHING VEHICLE SOUND FOR PEDESTRIANS
(VSP) SYSTEM
The VSP system helps alert pedestrians to the presence of the vehicle when it is
being driven at a low speed.
When the v ehicle starts to move, it produces a sound. The sound stops when the
vehicle speed reaches approximately 19 mph (30 km/h) while accelerating.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional
operating and feature information.
For more information, refer to the “EV overview (section EV)” of your Owner’s Manual.
Shortcuts and Widgets can be set up through the “Edit Menu” screen which can be accessed by touching the
“Settings” key 6 followed by the “Edit Home
Menu” key
7. This will display the “Edit Menu” screen, which allows Shortcuts
and Widgets to be moved and rearranged
8, deleted 9 and created 10.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional
operating and feature information.
For more information, refer to your Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features, please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.

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There are some areas where the system will not show objects.



• When in the fr
ont or the rear view display,
an object below the bumper or on the
ground may not be viewed
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When in the bir

d’s-eye view, a tall object near the
seam of the camera detecting
areas
3 will not appear in the monitor.
The distanc e between objects viewed on
the Around View Monitor differs from the
actual distance.
Objects in the bird’s-eye view will appear farther than the actual distance.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system
limitations, and additional operating and feature information.
For more information, refer to the “Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems
(section 4)” of your Owner’s Manual.
SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM
This vehicle is equipped with an electric shif t
control system, providing smooth and easy shif t
lever operation.
There are five shif t positions for operating the vehicle: P (PARK), R (REVERSE),
N (NEUTRAL), D (DRIVE) and B-Mode.



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P (P
ARK) – Activated by pushing
the P (PARK) switch on the shif t lever when
the vehicle has come to a complete stop.



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D (DRIVE)
– For normal driving, it is activated by moving the shif t lever lef t and
down. The shif t lever will then return to the center position.



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B-Mode
– Engages the regenerative braking system more aggressively when
decelerating, helping to put energy back into the battery pack. To enter
B-Mode, the vehicle must be in D (DRIVE) and then move the shif t lever to the
D (DRIVE) position again. The shif t lever will then return to the center position.
ECO – Consumes less power and helps extend vehicle range.



• While in either
D (DRIVE) or B-Mode, ECO can be activated by pressing the ECO
button on the right side of the steering wheel.



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While in ECO, there will be a reduced acceleration response.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional
operating and feature information.

For more information, refer to the “EV overview (section EV)” and the “Starting and driving (section 5)” of
your Owner’s Manual.
To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features, please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.

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• Connect the charge connector
6 to the
charge port 2. A beep will sound once.



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If plugging in the EV
SE connector to a power
outlet, attach a string to the control box and
hang it on a hook near the outlet or set it on
a suitable surface
7 off the ground.
To stop charging:



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Pr
ess the button
8 on the charge
connector to release the lock and remove
the charge connector from the charge port.



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Close the char

ge port cap and the charge port lid.



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R

emove the EVSE plug from the power outlet, attach the safety cap to the
charge connector and store it in the case.
QUICK CHARGE (if so equipped)
Perform a quick charge by connecting the charge connector of a quick charger at a charge station to the vehicle.
It takes approximately 30 minutes to charge the Li-ion battery to 80% when the low battery charge warning light illuminates.
To charge your vehicle:



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Plac
e the power switch in the OFF position.



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Open the char
ge port lid by pushing the
charge port lid opener switch located on the
instrument panel to the lef t of the steering
wheel and unlatch the charge port cap
9.



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A

lign the groove of the charge connector
with the groove of the charge port then
insert the charge connector.



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Gr

asp the lock lever and then lock the charge connector.



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F

ollow the instructions on the quick charge equipment to start charging. When
the equipment is properly installed and ready to charge, a beep sounds twice
and the charging status indicator light will change.
To stop charging:



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F
ollow the instructions on the quick charge equipment.



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Unlock the char
ge connector and remove it from the vehicle.



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A
f ter closing the charge port cap, close the charge port lid.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations, and additional
operating and feature information.
For more information, refer to the “EV overview (section EV)” and the “Charging (section CH)” of your
Owner’s Manual.
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To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features, please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.