Supplemental air bag
warning light
Af ter turning the power switch to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light will illuminate. The supplemental air
bag warning light will turn off af ter about
7 seconds if the supplemental front air bag
and supplemental side air bag, curtain
side-impact air bag systems and/or pre-
tensioner seat belt are operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and pretensioner systems need servicing
and your vehicle must be taken to your
nearest NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
•
The supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on af ter approximately 7 seconds.
• The supplemental air bag warning lightflashes intermittently.
• The supplemental air bag warning light does not illuminate at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the Supple-
mental Restraint Systems and/or the pre-
tensioners may not function properly. For additional information, refer to “Supple-
mental restraint system (SRS)” in the “Safety
— Seats, seat belts and supplemental re-
straint system” section of this manual.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and/or pretensioner systems will not
operate in an accident. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer as soon as possible for this ser-
vice.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle
information display” in this section.
orElectronic parking
brake indicator light
When the power switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on when the park-
ing brake is applied.
Exterior light indicator light
This indicator illuminates when the head-
light switch is turned to the AUTO,
or
position and the front parking lights,
side marker lights, tail and license plate
lights are on. The indicator turns off when
these lights are turned off.
Front fog light indicator light
(if so equipped)
The front fog indicator light illuminates
when the front fog lights are on. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Fog light switch”
in this section.
Front passenger air bag
status light
The front passenger air bag status light
(located on the center of the instrument
panel) will be lit and the passenger front air
bag will be turned off depending on how
the front passenger seat is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light op-
eration, refer to “NISSAN Advanced Air Bag
System (front seats)” in the “Safety — Seats,
seat belts and supplemental restraint sys-
tem” section of this manual.
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High Beam Assist indicator
light (if so equipped)
The indicator light illuminates when the
headlights come on while the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position with the high
beam selected. This indicates that the high
beam assist system is operational. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Headlight
beam select” in this section.
High beam indicator light
(blue)
This light illuminates when the headlight
high beam is on and goes out when the low
beam is selected.
Plug-in indicator light
This light illuminates when the charge con-
nector is connected to the vehicle and
blinks during charging.
NOTE:
If the charge connector is connected to
the vehicle, the power switch cannot be
placed in the READY to drive position.
Power limitation indicator
light
When the power limitation indicator light
is illuminated, the power provided to the
traction motor is reduced. Therefore the
vehicle is not as responsive when the
accelerator is depressed while the power
limitation light is illuminated.
When this light comes on, the warning dis-
play appears within the vehicle information
display. Follow the instructions provided on
the vehicle information display.
This light illuminates in the following condi-
tions.
• Li-ion battery available charge is ex-tremely low
• Li-ion battery temperature is very lowj (approximately −4°F (−20°C)
• When the temperature of the EV system is high (motor, inverter, coolant system,
Li-ion battery etc.)
• When the EV system has a malfunction. If the low battery charge indicator is illumi-
nated, charge the Li-ion battery as soon as
possible.
If this indicator illuminates because the Li-
ion battery is cold due to low outside tem-
peratures, move the vehicle to a warmer
location. The Li-ion battery temperature
may be increased by charging the Li-ion
battery.
If the light illuminates when the EV system
becomes hot due to continuous hill climb-
ing, either continue driving at a slower safe
speed or stop the vehicle in a safe location.
If this indicator does not turn off, have the
system checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for
this service.
The indicator illuminates when a part in the
EV system has malfunctioned. If the indica-
tor illuminates in a situation other than
those described above, or if it does not turn
off, there may be a system malfunction.
Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer for this service.
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WARNING
Power limitation mode can result in re-
duced power and vehicle speed. The
reduced speed may be lower than
other traffic, which could increase the
chance of a collision. Be especially
careful when driving. If the vehicle can-
not maintain a safe driving speed, pull
to the side of the road in a safe area.
Charge the Li-ion battery if the charge
is low or allow the Li-ion battery to
cool.
NOTE:
You can reduce charging time and keep
the Li-ion battery temperature lower if
you:
• Charge more frequently in smaller
amounts, and
• Keep the battery at a higher level of
charge.
READY to drive indicator
light
The READY to drive indicator light illumi-
nates when the EV system is powered and
the vehicle may be driven. The READY to drive indicator light will turn
off in the following conditions.
• Certain EV system malfunctions.
• The READY to drive indicator light turns off
immediately before the Li-ion battery is
completely discharged. If the Li-ion bat-
tery becomes completely discharged, the
vehicle must be charged in order to be
driven. For additional information, refer to
“Low battery charge indicator” in this
section.
Security indicator light
This light blinks when the power switch is in
the ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This func-
tion indicates the security system
equipped on the vehicle is operational.
If the security system is malfunctioning,
this light will remain on while the power
switch is in the ON position. For additional
information, refer to “Security systems” in
this section.
Slip indicator light
This indicator will blink when the VDC sys-
tem or the traction control system is oper-
ating, thus alerting that the vehicle is near-
ing its traction limits. The road surface may
be slippery.
You may feel or hear the system working;
this is normal. The light will blink for a few
seconds af ter the VDC system stops limit-
ing wheel spin.
The indicator light also comes on when
you place the power switch in the ON posi-
tion.
The light will turn off af ter approximately
2 seconds if the system is operational. If the
light does not come on, have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this ser-
vice.
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights
This light flashes when the turn signal
switch lever or hazard switch is turned on.
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Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF indicator light
This light illuminates when the Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) is turned off in the
vehicle information display. This indicates
that the VDC system is not operating. For
additional information, refer to “Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) system” in the “Start-
ing and driving” section of this manual.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a brake pad requires re-
placement, it will make a high pitched
scraping sound when the vehicle is in mo-
tion. This scraping sound will first occur
only when the brake pedal is depressed.
Af ter more wear of the brake pad, the
sound will always be heard even if the
brake pedal is not depressed. Have the
brakes checked as soon as possible if the
warning sound is heard.
Electric shif t control system
reminder chime
If an improper shif t operation is performed,
for safety reasons a chime will sound and
at the same time, depending on the condi-
tions, the operation will be canceled or the
shif t position will switch to the N (Neutral)
position.
For additional information, refer to “Driving
the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
Key reminder chime
A chime will sound if the driver's side door is
opened while the power switch is pushed
to the ON or ACC position.
Make sure that the power switch is pushed
to the OFF position, and take the Intelligent
Key with you when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
The light reminder chime will sound when
the driver side door is opened with the light
switch in the
orposition, and
the power switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK
position. Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chime
(if so equipped)
A chime sounds if the parking brake is set
and the vehicle is driven. The chime will
stop if the parking brake is released or the
vehicle speed returns to zero.
Power switch reminder chime
The power switch reminder chime will
sound when the driver's door is opened
while the power switch is in the ON or
READY to drive position. Push the power
switch to the OFF position.
Seat belt warning chime
The seat belt warning chime will sound for
about 6 seconds unless the driver’s seat
belt is securely fastened.
12-volt battery charge warning
chime
If the 12-volt battery charge warning light
illuminates, the chime will sound when a
warning message is displayed in the ve-
hicle information display.
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When the chime sounds, immediately stop
the vehicle in a safe location and push the P
(Park) position switch on the shif t lever and
apply the parking brake. The 12-volt battery
charge warning light turns off and the
chime will stop when the parking brake is
applied or the vehicle is placed in the P
(Park) position. Have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service. For
additional information, refer to “12-volt bat-
tery charge warning light” in this section.The vehicle information display is located
to the lef t of the speedometer. It displays
items such as
• Battery information
• Energy economy
• Average vehicle speed
• Driving distance
• Driving time
• Cruise control information
• Intelligent Key information
• Indicators and warnings
HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
The vehicle information display can be
changed by using the
and OK buttons located on the steer-
ing wheel.
1OK Use this button to change or
select items.
2Use these buttons to navigate
the vehicle information display.
3Use this button to return to the
previous menu.
4Use these buttons to navigate
the vehicle information display.
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
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TheOK,buttons
also control audio and control panel func-
tions in some conditions. Most screens and
menus offer instruction prompts of the
steering switches to indicate how to con-
trol the vehicle information display. White
dots appear on the lef t side of the vehicle
information display when there is more
than one page of menu items. The OK,
andchange the audio source and the
buttons also control voice recognition
manual mode. For additional information,
refer to the separate NissanConnect®
Manual (for Leaf ).
STARTUP DISPLAY
With the vehicle in the ON position, the ve-
hicle information display may display the
following screens:
• Battery information
• Audio
• Navigation
• Energy Economy
• Safety Shield
• Warnings
• Settings
Warnings will only display if there are any
present. For additional information, refer to
“Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators” in this section.
To control which items display in the ve-
hicle information display, refer to “Meter
settings” in this section.
SETTINGS
The settings mode allows you to change
the information displayed in the vehicle in-
formation display as well as enable and
disable various vehicle features and sys-
tems. The settings include:
• VDC Setting
• Driver Assistance
• Customize Display
• Vehicle Settings
• EV Settings
• TPMS Settings
• Maintenance
• Clock
• Unit/Language
• Factory Reset
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VDC Setting
The VDC setting menu allows the user to
the adjust the VDC settings.
Menu ItemResult
VDC Setting Allows user to turn the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system on or off.
Driver Assistance
The driver assistance menu allows the user
to change the settings for driving, parking,
and braking aids.
Menu Item Result
Steering Assist (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the steering assist feature on or off. For additional information,
refer to “ProPILOT Assist” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Lane Displays the available lane options.
Lane Departure Warning (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the Lane Departure Warning on and off. For additional informa- tion, refer to “Lane Departure Warning (LDW)” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
Lane Departure Prevention (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the Lane Departure Warning on and off. For additional informa- tion, refer to “Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
Blind Spot Displays the available blind spot options.
Blind Spot Warning (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the Blind Spot Warning on and off. For additional information,
refer to “Blind Spot Warning” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Side Indicator Brightness Allows user to set the brightness of the side indicator.
Emergency Brake Displays the available emergency brake options.
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Menu ItemResult
System Allows user to turn the emergency brake on and off. For additional information, refer
to “Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)” , “Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection” and “Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Parking Aids Displays the available parking aids.
Moving Object (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the Moving Object Detection on and off. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Moving Object Detection (MOD)” in the “Monitor, climate, audio, phone
and voice recognition systems” section of this manual.
Cross Traffic (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the cross traffic alert on and off. For additional information, refer
to “Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Driver Attention Alert (if so
equipped) Allows user to turn the driver attention alert on or off. For additional information,
refer to “Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)” in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Timer Alert Allows user to set or reset an alert at a specific tune interval.
Low Temperature Alert Allows user to turn the low temperature alert on or off.
Chassis Control (if so equipped) Displays the available chassis controls.
Active Trace Control
(Intelligent Trace Control) Allows user to turn the chassis control on or off. For additional information, refer to
“Chassis control” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
e-Pedal Displays the available e-Pedal options.
Retain Mode Allows user to turn the retain mode on or off. For additional information, refer to
“e-Pedal system” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
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