2018 NISSAN LEAF battery

OPERATING RANGE
The Intelligent Key functions can only be
used when the Intelligent Key is within the
specified operating range from the request
switch (if so equipped).
1.When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged or strong radio waves are present
near the operating location, the Intelligent
Key operating range becomes narrower,
and the Intelligent Key may not function
properly.
The operating range is within 31.5 in (80 cm)
from each request switch (if so equipped).
1.
If the Intelligent Key is too close to the door
glass, handle or rear bumper, the request
switches (if so equipped) may not function.
When the Intelligent Key is within the oper-
ating range, it is possible for anyone, even
someone who does not carry the Intelli-
gent Key, to push the request switch (if so
equipped) to lock/unlock the doors.
DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS
PRECAUTION
∙ Do not push the door handle request switch (if so equipped) with the Intelli-
gent Key held in your hand as illustrated.
The close distance to the door handle
will cause the Intelligent Key system to
have difficulty recognizing that the In-
telligent Key is outside the vehicle.
∙ Af ter locking with the door handle re- quest switch (if so equipped), verif y the
doors are securely locked by testing
them.
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NOTE:
If “Selective Unlock” is turned off in Ve-
hicle Settings of the vehicle information
display, all doors will unlock upon the
first push of the door handle request
switch (if so equipped). For additional in-
formation, refer to "Vehicle information
display" in the "Instruments and con-
trols" section of this manual.NOTE:
Request switches (if so equipped) for all
doors can be deactivated when the Intel-
ligent Key Door Lock setting is switched
to OFF in “Vehicle Settings” of the vehicle
information display. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Vehicle information dis-
play ” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.
If a door handle is pulled while unlocking
the doors, that door may not be unlocked.
Returning the door handle to its original
position will unlock the door. If the door
does not unlock af ter returning the door
handle, push the door handle request
switch (if so equipped) to unlock the door.
All doors and the lif tgate will be locked au-
tomatically unless one of the following op-
erations is performed within 30 seconds
af ter pushing the request switch (if so
equipped).
∙ Opening any doors or the lif tgate.
∙ Engaging the ignition switch from the locked position.
The interior light illuminates for a period of
time when a door is unlocked and the
room light switch is in the DOOR position. The interior light can be turned off without
waiting by performing one of the following
operations.
∙ Placing the ignition switch to the ON position.
∙ Locking the doors with the Intelligent Key.
∙ Switching the room light switch to the OFF position.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE
KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION
The remote keyless entry function can op-
erate all door locks using the remote key-
less function of the Intelligent Key. The re-
mote keyless function can operate at a
distance of 33 f t (10 m) away from the ve-
hicle. The operating distance depends
upon the conditions around the vehicle.
The remote keyless entry function will not
function under the following conditions:
∙ When the Intelligent Key is not within the operational range.
∙ When the doors or the lif tgate are open or not closed securely.
∙ When the Intelligent Key battery is dis- charged.LPD2446
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The panic alarm stops when:∙ It has run for a period of time, or
∙ Any button is pressed on the Intelligent Key.
∙ The request switch (if so equipped) has been pushed and the Intelligent Key is in
range of the door handle.
Battery indicator light
Battery indicator light illuminates when
you push any button. The number of blink-
ing is different to identif y each registered
Intelligent Keys. If the light does not illumi-
nate, the battery is weak or needs replace-
ment. For additional information, refer to
“Battery replacement” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this manual.
WARNING SIGNALS
To help prevent the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly by erroneous operation of
the Intelligent Key or to help prevent the
vehicle from being stolen, a chime or
buzzer sounds from inside and outside the
vehicle and a warning is displayed in the
instrument panel.
When a chime or beep sounds or a warning
is displayed, be sure to check the vehicle
and the Intelligent Key.
For additional information, refer to
“Troubleshooting guide” in this section and
“Vehicle information display” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this manual.
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SymptomPossible CauseRemedy
When pushing the ignition switch to
start the engine The Key Battery Low warning appears
on the display.
The battery charge is low.
Replace the battery with a new one.
For additional information, refer to
“Battery replacement” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this manual.
The No Key Detected warning appears
on the display, the outside chime
sounds three times and the inside
warning chime sounds for approxi-
mately 3 seconds. The Intelligent Key is not in the vehicle. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
The I-Key System Error: See Owner’s
Manual warning appears in the vehicle
information display. It warns of a malfunction with the In-
telligent Key system.
It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer.
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Thebutton will be on the NISSAN In-
telligent Key® if the vehicle has Remote En-
gine Start. This feature allows the engine to
start from outside the vehicle.
The following features may be affected
when the Remote Engine Start feature is
used:
∙ Vehicles with a manual climate control system (if so equipped) will default to
the last used heating or cooling mode. ∙ Vehicles with an automatic climate
control system (if so equipped) will de-
fault to either heating or cooling mode.
For additional information, refer to “Re-
mote Engine Start with Intelligent Cli-
mate Control” in the “Monitor, climate,
audio, phone and voice recognition sys-
tems” section of this manual.
Laws in some local communities may re-
strict the use of remote starters. For ex-
ample, some laws require a person using
Remote Engine Start to have the vehicle in
view. Check local regulations for any re-
quirements.
Other conditions may affect the function of
the Remote Engine Start feature. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Conditions the
Remote Engine Start will not work” in this
section.
Other conditions can affect the perfor-
mance of the Intelligent Key transmitter.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key®” in this section.
REMOTE ENGINE START
OPERATING RANGE
WARNING
To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the ve-
hicle and/or its systems, including entrap-
ment in windows or inadvertent door lock
activation, do not leave children, people
who require the assistance of others or
pets unattended in your vehicle. Addition-
ally, the temperature inside a closed ve-
hicle on a warm day can quickly become
high enough to cause a significant risk of
injury or death to people and pets.
CAUTION
When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged or other strong radio wave
sources are present near the operating
location, the Intelligent Key operating
range becomes narrower, and the Intel-
ligent Key may not function properly.
The Remote Engine Start function can only
be used when the Intelligent Key is within the
specified operating range from the vehicle.
The Remote Engine Start operating range is
approximately 197 f t (60 m) from the vehicle.
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OPENING THE LIFTGATE
To open the lif tgate use the following op-
erations:∙ Release the mechanical key from the Intelligent Key and insert the key into
the key cylinder on the lif tgate (if so
equipped) to unlock. Then push the lif t-
gate opener switch and pull up on the
lif tgate.
∙ Push the
button on the Intelligent
Key. Then push the lif tgate opener
switch and pull up on the lif tgate. ∙ With the Intelligent Key in range, push
the lif tgate request switch (if so
equipped) and pull up on the lif tgate.
CLOSING THE LIFTGATE
WARNING
∙ Do not shut the lif tgate with one handand the other hand remaining on the
lif tgate or vehicle body. Doing so may
lead to your hand becoming trapped
and could result in an injury.
∙ When closing the lif tgate, do not place your hands near the edge of the lif t-
gate. Always be sure to close the lif t-
gate from the outside.
∙ Af ter closing the lif tgate, be sure to check that it has been closed securely.
If the lif tgate opens while the vehicle
is being driven this could result in a
serious accident.
To close the lif tgate, pull down until it se-
curely locks.
SECONDARY LIFTGATE UNLOCK
Follow the following steps to unlock the
lif tgate when the battery is discharged.
NOTE:
It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer as soon as possible for
inspection.
Unlocking the lif tgate:
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1.MENU button
2. Display screen
3. DISP button
4.
BACK button 5. TUNE•SCROLL knob / PUSH SOUND
button
6. VOL (volume) knob / PUSH
(power) button
7.
(brightness control) button 8.
button*
* For additional information, refer to
“Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System” in
this section regarding the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System control button.
When you use this system, make sure the
engine is running.
If you use the system with the engine not
running for a long time, it will discharge
the battery, and the engine will not start.
Reference symbols:
“Example” — Words marked in quotes refer
to a key shown only on the display. These
keys can be selected by touching the
screen.
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CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS
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Backing up behind a projecting
object
The positionCis shown farther than the
position
Bin the display. However, the po-
sition
Cis actually at the same distance as
the position
A. The vehicle may hit the object when backing up to the position
A
if the object projects over the actual back-
ing up course.
HOW TO PARK WITH PREDICTED
COURSE LINES
WARNING
∙ If the tires are replaced with different
sized tires, the predicted course lines
may be displayed incorrectly.
∙ On a snow-covered or slippery road, there may be a difference between
the predicted course line and the ac-
tual course line.
∙ If the battery is disconnected or be- comes discharged, the predicted
course lines may be displayed incor-
rectly. If this occurs, please perform
the following procedures:
– Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock while the engine is running.
– Drive the vehicle on a straight road for more than 5 minutes.
∙ When the steering wheel is turned with the ignition switch in the ON po-
sition, the predicted course lines may
be displayed incorrectly. 1. Visually check that the parking space is
safe before parking your vehicle.
2. The rear view of the vehicle is displayed on the screen
Awhen the shif t lever is
moved to the R (Reverse) position.
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