2019 NISSAN LEAF Owner´s Manual

• When the VDC system is turned off.
The above system cannot be used in some
situations (VDC operates, wheel slip, and
VDC system is off.)
Press Brake Pedal (if so equipped)
This message may appear in the following
situations:
• The driver tries to release the electronicparking brake manually without depress-
ing the brake pedal.
• The vehicle is stopped on a steep hill; and there is a possibility of moving backwards,
even if the electronic parking brake is
applied.
• The vehicle moves while the automatic brake hold is activated.
For additional information, refer to “Elec-
tronic parking brake” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW)/Intelligent Lane Intervention
(I-LI) indicator (if so equipped)
This indicator shows when the LDW/I-LI
systems are engaged.
For additional information, refer to ”Warn-
ing systems switch” in this section and
“Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system”
and “Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) sys-
tem” in the “Starting and driving” section of
this manual.
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB)/Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian
Detection indicator (if so
equipped)
This indicator shows when the AEB or AEB
with Pedestrian Detection system is en-
gaged.
For additional information, refer to “Auto-
matic Emergency Braking (AEB)” or “Auto-
matic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pe-
destrian Detection” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Shipping Mode On Push Storage
Fuse
This warning may appear if the extended
storage switch is not pushed in. When this
warning appears, push in the extended
storage switch to turn off the warning.
For additional information, refer to “Extended
storage switch” in the “Maintenance and do-
it-yourself ” section of this manual.
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
indicator (if so equipped)
This indicator shows when the BSW system
is engaged.
For additional information, refer to “Blind
Spot Warning (BSW)” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Headlight System Error: See
Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
This warning appears when the LED head-
lights are not functioning properly.
If this warning appears, have your system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service.
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When Parked Apply Parking Brake
This warning appears if there is a malfunc-
tion in the electric shif t control system. This
warning appears when the parking brake is
not applied, even af ter the vehicle has been
parked. The master warning light (red) also
illuminates and the chime sounds.
If the power switch cannot be placed in the
OFF position, apply the parking brake and
then place the power switch in the OFF
position. The warning turns off and the
chime stops.
If this warning appears, have your system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service.
T/M system malfunction Visit
dealer
This warning appears if there is a malfunc-
tion in the electric shif t control system but
operation of the electric shif t control is still
possible. The master warning light (yellow)
also illuminates and the chime sounds.
When this occurs, check the shif t position
indicator by the shif t lever or in the vehicle
information display to make sure that
shif ting has been performed properly. It isrecommended that you contact a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer as soon as possible.
Check position of shif t lever
This warning appears if the system cannot
detect the shif t position. Make sure the ve-
hicle is placed in a position properly.
The master warning light (yellow) also illu-
minates and the chime sounds. Check the
shif t position of the vehicle.
Chassis Control System Error: See
Owner’s Manual
This warning appears if the chassis control
is not functioning properly. Have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this
service. For additional information, refer to
“Chassis control” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
Press brake pedal to operate
e-Pedal switch
This indicator appears when trying to turn
the e-Pedal off without depressing the
brake pedal when the vehicle is stopped.
Depress the brake pedal before pulling the
e-Pedal switch.
Rear Door Alert is activated (if so
equipped)
When the system is enabled, this message
appears when the Rear Door Alert system
is active and can remind the driver to check
the back seat.
• Using the steering wheel switch, a driver
can select “Dismiss Message” to clear the
display for a period of time. If no selection
is made, this message automatically
turns off af ter a period of time.
• Using the steering wheel switch, a driver can select “Disable Alert” to disable the
horn alert for the remainder of the current
trip.
WARNING
Selecting “Dismiss Message” during a
stop within a trip temporarily dis-
misses the message for that stop with-
out turning the system off. Alerts can
be provided for other stops during the
trip. Selecting “Disable Alert” turns off
the Rear Door Alert system for the re-
mainder of a trip and no audible alert
will be provided.
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NOTE:
This system is disabled until a driver
enables it using the vehicle informa-
tion display. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “How to use the vehicle
information display ” in this section.
For additional information, refer to “Rear
Door Alert” in this section.
Check Rear Seat For All Articles
(if so equipped)
When the system is enabled, this message
appears when the vehicle comes to a com-
plete stop, the vehicle is transitioned from
the D (Drive) position to P (Park) position,
and the driver exits the vehicle. This mes-
sage alerts the driver, af ter a period of time,
to check for items in the rear seat af ter the
audible alert has been provided.
NOTE:
This system is disabled until a driver
enables it using the vehicle informa-
tion display. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “How to use the vehicle
information display ” in this section.
For additional information, refer to “Rear
Door Alert” in this section.
e—Pedal system failure! Press
brake pedal to slow or stop (if so
equipped)
This warning is display when the e-Pedal
system is malfunctioning. Have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this ser-
vice.
WARNING INFORMATION DISPLAYS
(MODELS WITH A NAVIGATION
SYSTEM)
Low battery warning
When the low battery charge indicator
and the master warning light (yellow)
illuminate, the system displays a
message on the navigation system screen
that warns the driver that the Li-ion battery
power level is low. 1. The notification is displayed on the up-
per lef t side of the STATUS screen. Touch
[Show] to display the screen showing
detailed information.
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2. The system displays a message screenand announces the contents of the
message to warn that the Li-ion battery
power level is low. Check the message
displayed on the screen.
For models with 40 kWh battery:
Touch [Nearby Stations] to search all
charging stations that are located
around the current vehicle. For models with 62 kWh battery:
Touch [YES] to search all charging sta-
tions that are located around the cur-
rent vehicle station. To cancel searching
charge stations, touch [NO].
3. Touch [BACK] or push the MAPbutton to
return to the vehicle location screen.
NOTE:
• The low battery warning can be set to
off. Refer to NissanConnect® Manual for
Leaf.
• When the battery power level is low, the
system automatically obtains charging
station information. Your vehicle has two types of security sys-
tems, as follows:
• Vehicle security system
• NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
The security status is shown by the secu-
rity indicator light.
Example:
SECURITY SYSTEMS
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VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
The vehicle security system provides visual
and audio alarm signals if someone opens
the doors, or rear hatch when the system is
armed. It is not, however, a motion detec-
tion type system that activates when a ve-
hicle is moved or when a vibration occurs.
The system helps deter vehicle thef t but
cannot prevent it, nor can it prevent the
thef t of interior or exterior vehicle compo-
nents in all situations. Always secure your
vehicle even if parking for a brief period.
Never leave your keys in the vehicle, and
always lock it when it is lef t unattended.
Be aware of your surroundings, and park in
secure, well-lit areas whenever possible.
Many devices offering additional protec-
tion, such as component locks, identifica-
tion markers, and tracking systems, are
available at auto supply stores and spe-
cialty shops. A NISSAN certified LEAF dealer
may also offer such equipment. Check with
your insurance company to see if you may
be eligible for discounts for various thef t
protection features.
How to arm the vehicle security
system
1. Close all windows.The system can be armed even if the
windows are open.
2. Place the power switch in the LOCK or OFF position and remove the Intelligent
Key from the vehicle.
3. Close all doors. Lock all doors. The doors can be locked with:
• the LOCK
button on the Intelligent
Key
• any request switch
• the power door lock switch
4. Confirm that the security indicator light illuminates. The security indicator light
stays on for about 30 seconds. The ve-
hicle security system is now pre-armed.
Af ter about 30 seconds the vehicle se-
curity system automatically shif ts into
the armed phase. The security light be-
gins to flash once every approximately
3 seconds. If, during this 30-second pre-
arm time period, the door is unlocked, or
the power switch is placed in the ACC or
ON position, the system will not arm. Even when the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will acti-
vate with all doors locked and the power
switch in the OFF position. When placing
the power switch to the ACC or ON posi-
tion, the system will be released.
Vehicle security system activation
The vehicle security system will give the
following alarm:
• The headlights blink and the horn sounds
intermittently.
• The alarm automatically turns off af ter approximately 50 seconds. However, the
alarm reactivates if the vehicle is tam-
pered with again.
The alarm is activated by:
• Unlocking the door without using the In- telligent Key, the request switch or the key.
(Even if the door is opened by releasing
the door inside lock knob, the alarm will
activate.)
• Opening the hood.
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How to stop an activated alarm
The alarm will stop when a door is un-
locked by pushing the UNLOCK
but-
ton on the Intelligent Key, door handle re-
quest switch, or when the power switch is
pushed in the ACC or ON position.
If the system does not operate as de-
scribed above, have it checked. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN certi-
fied LEAF dealer for this service.
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the power switch to be placed
in the READY to drive position without the
use of the registered key.
If the power switch fails to place the vehicle
into the READY to drive position using the
registered key, it may be due to interfer-
ence caused by another registered key, an
automated toll road device or automated
payment device on the key ring. Restart the
EV system using the following procedure:
1. Leave the power switch in the ON posi- tion for approximately 5 seconds. 2. Place the power switch in the OFF posi-
tion and wait approximately 10 seconds.
3. Repeat step 1 and 2 again.
4. Place the power switch in the READY to drive position while holding the device
(which may have caused the interfer-
ence) separate from the registered key.
If this procedure allows the power
switch to be placed in the READY to drive
mode, NISSAN recommends placing the
registered key on a separate key ring to
avoid interference from other devices.
FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate the equipment. For Canada:
This device complies with Industry
Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.
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Security Indicator Light
The security indicator light is located on
the meter panel. It indicates the status of
the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System.
The light blinks af ter the power switch was
in the ACC or OFF position. This function
indicates the security systems equipped
on the vehicle are operational.
If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is
malfunctioning, this light will remain on
while the power switch is in the ON posi-
tion.If the light still remains on and/or the
power switch cannot be placed in the
READY to drive position, have the system
checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for
this service as soon as possible. Please
bring all registered keys that you have
when visiting a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer for service.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer
solution may freeze on the windshield
and obscure your vision which may
lead to an accident. Warm the wind-
shield with the defroster before you
wash the windshield.
CAUTION
• Do not operate the washer continu- ously for more than 30 seconds.
• Do not operate the washer if the windshield-washer fluid reservoir is
empty.
• Do not fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir with windshield-
washer fluid concentrates at full
strength. Some methyl alcohol
based windshield-washer fluid con-
centrates may permanently stain
the grille if spilled while filling the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir.
WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
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•Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid con-
centrates with water to the manufac-
turer’s recommended levels before
pouring the fluid into the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir. Do not use the
windshield-washer fluid reservoir to
mix the windshield-washer fluid con-
centrate and water.
NOTE:
If the windshield wiper operation is in-
terrupted by snow or ice, the wiper may
stop moving to protect its motor. If this
occurs, turn the wiper switch to the OFF
position and remove the snow or ice that
is on and around the wiper arms. In ap-
proximately 1 minute, turn the switch on
again to operate the wiper.The windshield wiper and washer operates
when the power switch is in the ON posi-
tion.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper
at the following speed:
1Intermittent — intermittent operation
can be adjusted by turning the knob
toward
A(Slower) orB(Faster). Also,
the intermittent operation speed var-
ies in accordance with the vehicle
speed. (For example, when the vehicle
speed is high, the intermittent opera-
tion speed will be faster.)
2Low — continuous low speed opera-
tion.
3High — continuous high speed opera-
tion.
4MIST — one sweep operation of the
wiper .
The Speed Dependent feature may be
disabled. For additional information, re-
fer to “Vehicle information display ” in
this section.
WASHER OPERATION
To operate the washer, pull the lever to-
ward the back of the vehicle
5until the
desired amount of windshield-washer fluid
is spread on the windshield. The wiper will
automatically operate several times.
Drip Wipe
A brief period of time af ter using the
washer the wiper will perform a one sweep
operation automatically to clear any re-
maining windshield-washer fluid from the
windshield.
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