2018 NISSAN LEAF key

Siri® Eyes Free (if so equipped)
If a connected phone is equipped with Siri®,
it can also be used to create custom mes-
sages that are sent through the phone. For
additional information, refer to “Siri® Eyes
Free” in this section.
NOTE:
Text messages are only displayed if the
vehicle speed is less than 5 mph
(8 km/h).
NOTE:
For Apple iPhones®, text messages can
only be sent through Siri.
Text messaging using the control
panel
Display received message list1. Press the
button on the control
panel.
2. Touch the “Text Message” key on the screen
3. Touch an item on the list to read or reply to the message.
Up to 100 messages can be stored in the
message list. Received message screen
Touching the “Read” key on the incoming
message notification screen or selecting a
message from the message list will show
the details of the received message on the
display.
Available actions:
∙Prev. Touch this key to read the previous
message.
∙Next Touch this key to read the next mes-
sage.
∙ Play/Stop Touch the “Play” key to have the hands-
free phone system read out the re-
ceived message. Touch the “Stop” key to
stop reading.
∙ Call If the sender of the message is regis-
tered in the phonebook, touch the “Call”
key to make a call to the sender.
∙ Reply A reply message can be selected from
the predefined list or by a custom mes-
sage. Sending a text message (if so equipped)
This function may not be supported de-
pending on the cellular phone.
1. Press the
button on the control
panel.
2. Touch the “Text Message” key on the screen.
3. Touch the “Create Message” key on the screen.
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The following items are available:
Available itemAction
To Enter Number by Keypad Enter the phone number of the recipient using the keypad. Touch the “OK” key to confirm.
Quick Dial Select a recipient from the quick dial list.
Phonebook Select a recipient from the phonebook.
Call History Select a recipient/phone number from call history.
Select Text Fixed Touch to display a list of predefined text messages.
Customized Touch to display a list of custom text messages. Custom text can be created or edited from the setting
menu. For additional information, refer to “Phone and text message settings” in this section.
Send Touch to send the message.
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BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIONS
SCREEN
1.“” (back) key
2. Bluetooth tab
3. Connections screen
4. “Add New” key
5. “
” (settings) key
6. “
” (info) key
7. “
” (Bluetooth® Audio connec-
tion) key
8. “
” (Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Phone System connection) key
Access the Connections screen to change
settings and view Bluetooth® information.
To access the Connections screen press
the
MENU button on the control
panel. Touch the “Connections” key on the
screen then select the Bluetooth tab.
The paired phone will be added to the list
on the Bluetooth® connections screen.
Touching the name of another device on
the list will switch the connected device.
“”(back) key
Touch the “” key to go back to the
previous screen.
Connecting Bluetooth®
For additional information on connecting a
cellular phone or device to the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System, refer to “Con-
necting procedure” in this section.
NOTE:
Some cellular phones or other devices
may cause interference or a buzzing
noise to come from the audio system
speakers. Storing the device in a differ-
ent location may reduce or eliminate the
noise.
Bluetooth tab
This tab will display up to 6 Bluetooth® de-
vices. If 6 devices are already connected,
one of the devices must be deleted before
another device can be connected.
“Add New” key
Touch the this key on the screen to con-
nect a new Bluetooth® device. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Connecting
procedure” in this section.
“” (Bluetooth® settings) key
Touch the “” key on the screen to dis-
play a list of options.
∙ Bluetooth
Touch this key to turn the Bluetooth®
connection on or off
∙ Favorite (Connection first)
Touch this key to change which device
will be connected first when multiple
devices are connected to the vehicle.
Turn the “
” key on or off to make the
device a favorite connection.
Turn the “
” key on or off to make the
device a favorite connection.
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∙Pin
Touch this key to customize the PIN
code. Input a four digit number then
touch the “OK” key. The new PIN will be
set.
“” (info) key
Touch the “” key on the screen to dis-
play the information of the cellular phone
or to delete the device.
Touch the “Delete” key to remove a paired
device then select “Yes” when a message
appears.
“” (Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Phone System connection) key
A list of connected devices will be displayed
on the screen. Touch the “
” key next to
the name to connect a device to the
Hands-Free Phone System. If the phone is
listed as a favorite, a star will appear on the
icon. Select the key again to disconnect the
device. The device will not be removed
from the list. For additional information on
removing a device, refer to “Info key” in this
section.
“” (Bluetooth® Audio
connection) key
A list of connected devices will be displayed
on the screen. Touch the “
” key next to
the name to connect a device to
Bluetooth® Audio. If the device is listed as a
favorite, a star will appear on the icon. Se-
lect the key again to disconnect the device.
The device will not be removed from the
list. For additional information on removing
a device, refer to “Info key” in this section.
PHONE AND TEXT MESSAGE
SETTINGS
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System set-
tings can be changed according to the us-
er’s preference. To access the “Phone” set-
tings menu press the
MENU button
on the control panel. Touch the “Settings”
key then select the “Phone” key.
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The following options are available:
Menu ItemResult
Quick Dial Edit Entries in the Quick Dial can be edited. For additional information, refer to “Quick dial” in this section.
Delete All Deletes all of the stored phone numbers in quick dial.
Phonebook Download Entire Phone-
book All of the phone numbers that are stored in a phonebook in the cellular phone that is connected to the vehicle
are downloaded at once. For additional information, refer to the cellular phones Owners manual.
Auto Downloaded Turns on/off automatic downloading of the phonebook when a new phone is connected.
Text Message Text Message Turns the text messaging function on/off.
Text Message Ringtone Turn the incoming message sound on/off.
Signature Turns the signature setting for the outgoing text message on/off.
Auto Reply Turns the automatic text message reply function on/off.
Auto Reply Text Message Select the text message to be used for the automatic reply. Choose from a list of predefined messages or cre- ate a custom message.
Edit Custom Text Create or edits a customized text message reply. To set a custom message, touch the “Add New” key. Select a message from the recent text log. Touch the “OK” key to set the message or the “Select” key to choose a differ-
ent message. Up to three custom messages can be set. To delete a message select the custom message and
touch the “Delete” key.
Notifications Driver Only When this item is turned on, incoming call notification is displayed only on the handset.
Vehicle Ringtone Turns the vehicle ringtone on/off.
Automatic Hold When this item turns on, an incoming call will be put on hold automatically.
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Volume & beeps
There are several methods to customize
the volume settings.
Volume & Beeps
The Volume & Beeps screen can be found
by pressing the
MENU button on the
control panel, touching the “Settings” key
on the screen and selecting “Volume &
Beeps”. To adjust the volume of the follow-
ing options, touch the “-” and “+” keys on the
screen.
The available settings are:
∙ Ringtone Adjust the volume level of the ringtone
of incoming calls.
∙ Outgoing Call Adjust the volume level of the outgoing
calls.
∙ Voice Prompt Vol. Adjust the volume level of the system
voice.
∙ Text-to-speech Vol. Adjust the volume of the replay voice for
text messaging.
∙ Button Beeps Turns on/off the button beep sounds
and alarm for prohibited operations. Volume Settings
The Volume settings screen can be found
by pressing the
button on the control
panel then touching the “Volume” key on
the screen. To adjust the volume of the
following options, touch the “-” and “+” keys
on the screen.
The available settings are:
∙ Ringtone Adjust the volume level of the ringtone
of incoming calls.
∙ Outgoing Call Adjust the volume level of the outgoing
calls.
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving..........5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..............5-2
Three-way catalyst ...........................5-3
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)........................................5-3
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................................5-7
Avoiding collision and rollover ................5-7
Off-roadrecovery ............................5-7
Rapid air pressure loss .......................5-8
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ...........5-9
Push-button ignition switch .....................5-9
Operating range ............................. 5-10
Push-button ignition switch positions .......5-10
Emergency engine shut off ...................5-11
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery
discharge ................................... 5-12
NISSAN Anti-Thef t System (NATS)
(if so equipped) .............................. 5-12
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
(if so equipped) .............................. 5-13
Before starting the engine ......................5-13
Starting the engine ............................. 5-14
Remote Engine Start (if so equipped) ........5-15 Driving the vehicle
.............................. 5-15
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) ........................................ 5-15
Parking brake .................................. 5-21
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (if so equipped) .......5-22
BSW system operation ......................5-23
How to enable/disable the BSW system .....5-24
BSW system limitations ......................5-25
BSW driving situations .......................5-26
System temporarily unavailable .............5-29
System maintenance ........................ 5-30
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (if so equipped) . . 5-31 RCTA system operation ......................5-32
How to enable/disable the RCTA
system ...................................... 5-34
RCTA system limitations .....................5-35
System temporarily unavailable .............5-37
System maintenance ........................ 5-38
Cruise control .................................. 5-39
Precautions on cruise control ................5-39
Cruise

control operations .................... 5-40
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
(if so equipped) ................................. 5-41
AEB system operation .......................5-43

If the battery of the vehicle is discharged,
the ignition switch cannot be moved
from the LOCK position.
Some indicators and warnings for opera-
tion are displayed on the vehicle informa-
tion display (if so equipped). For additional
information, refer to “Vehicle information
display” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.
OPERATING RANGE
The Intelligent Key functions can only be
used when the Intelligent Key is within the
specified operating range.
When the Intelligent Key battery is almost
discharged or strong radio waves are pres-
ent near the operating location, the Intelli-
gent Key system’s operating range be-
comes narrower and may not function
properly.
If the Intelligent Key is within the operating
range, it is possible for anyone, even some-
one who does not carry the Intelligent Key, to
push the ignition switch to start the engine.
The operating range of the engine start
function is inside of the vehicle
1.
∙ The luggage area is not included in the operating range, but the Intelligent Key
may function.
∙ If the Intelligent Key is placed on the instrument panel, inside the glove box,
storage bin or door pocket, the Intelli-
gent Key may not function.
∙ If the Intelligent Key is placed near the door or window outside the vehicle, the
Intelligent Key may function.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
POSITIONS
LOCK (Normal parking position)
The ignition switch can only be locked in
this position.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when it
is pushed to the ON position while carrying
the Intelligent Key.
The ignition switch will lock when any door
is opened or closed with the ignition
switched off.
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