2019 NISSAN LEAF steering

Reading a text message:
1. Press the
button on the steering
wheel.
2. Say “Messaging” af ter the tone.
3. Say “Read Text” af ter the tone.
The text message, sender and delivery
time are shown on the screen. Use the tun-
ing switch to scroll through all text mes-
sages if more than one are available. Press
the
button to exit the text message
screen. Press the
button to access the
following options for replying to the text
message:
• Call Back
Speak this command to call the sender of
the text message using the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System.
• Send Text
Speak this command to send a text
message response to the sender of the
text message.
• Read Text Speak this command to read the text
message again. • Previous Text
Speak this command to move to the
previous text message.
• Next Text Speak this command to move to the
next text message.
NOTE:
Text messages are only displayed if
the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph
(8 km/h).
BLUETOOTH® SETTINGS
To access and adjust the settings for the
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System:
1. Press the ENTER/SETTING button.
2. Use the TUNE/SCROLL knob to select “Bluetooth” and then press the ENTER/
SETTING button:
• Bluetooth Select “On” or “Off ” to turn the vehicle’s
Bluetooth® system on or off.
• Add Phone or Device For additional information, refer to “Con-
necting procedure” in this section.
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• Delete Phone or DeviceSelect to delete a phone from the dis-
played list. The system will ask to confirm
before deleting the phone.
• Replace Phone Select to replace a phone from the dis-
played list. When a selection is made, the
system will ask to confirm before pro-
ceeding. The recorded phonebook for
the phone being deleted will be saved as
long as the new phone’s phonebook is
the same as the old phone’s phonebook.
• Select Phone or Device Select to connect to a previously con-
nected phone from the displayed list.
• Phonebook Download Select to turn on or off the automatic
download of a connected phone’s
phonebook.
• Show Incoming Calls Select “Driver Only” to have incoming call
information displayed only in the vehicle
information display. Select “Both” to have
incoming call information displayed in
both the vehicle information display and
the center display screen. • Text Message (if so equipped)
Select to turn text message feature in
vehicle on or off.
• New Text Sound (if so equipped) Select to adjust the volume of the sound
that plays when a new text is received by
a phone connected to the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System. The setting
all the way to the lef t indicates that the
new text sound will be muted.
• Show Incoming Text (if so equipped) Select “Driver Only” to have incoming
text messages displayed only in the ve-
hicle information display. Select “Both” to
have incoming text messages displayed
in both the vehicle information display
and the center display screen. Select
“None” to have no display of incoming
text messages.
• Auto Reply (if so equipped) Select to turn on or off the Auto Reply
function. When enabled, the vehicle will
automatically send a predefined text
message to the sender when a text
message is received while driving. • Auto Reply Message
Select to choose the message that is
sent when the Auto Reply function is en-
abled.
• Vehicle Signature On/Off Select to choose whether or not the ve-
hicle signature is added to outgoing text
messages from the vehicle. This mes-
sage cannot be changed or customized.
MANUAL CONTROL
While using the Voice Recognition system,
it is possible to select menu options by
using the steering wheel controls instead
of speaking voice commands. This can be
especially helpful if the noise of driving
makes it difficult for Voice Recognition sys-
tem to accurately interpret commands.
The manual control mode does not allow
dialing a phone number by digits. The user
may select an entry from the Phonebook
or Recent Calls lists. To re-activate Voice
Recognition, exit the manual control mode
by pressing and holding the PHONE/END
button. At that time, pressing the
PHONE/SEND
button will start the
Hands Free Phone System.
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System maintenance................5-45
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (if so equipped) . . .5-46RCTA system operation ...............5-47
How to enable/disable the RCTA system . . .5-49
RCTA system limitations ..............5-50
System temporarily unavailable .........5-52
System maintenance ................5-52
Cruise control (if so equipped) ............5-54
Precautions on cruise control ...........5-54
Cruise control operations .............5-54
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (for vehicles
without ProPILOT Assist) (if so equipped) .....5-56
How to select the cruise control mode .....5-58
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode . . .5-58
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
operation ........................5-59
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
switches .........................5-61
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
limitations .......................5-68
System temporarily unavailable .........5-72
System maintenance ................5-74
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control
mode .......................... .5-75ProPILOT Assist (if so equipped)
...........5-80
ProPILOT Assist system operation ........5-82
Turning the conventional (fixed speed)
cruise control mode on ...............5-85
Operating ProPILOT Assist .............5-86
How to enable/disable the Steering Assist . . .5-90
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
(for vehicles with ProPILOT Assist) ........5-91
Steering Assist ................... .5-102
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control
mode ......................... .5-108
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
(if so equipped) ......................5-112
AEB system operation ...............5-113
Turning the AEB system on/off ..........5-114
AEB system limitations ...............5-115
System temporarily unavailable .........5-116
System malfunction ................ .5-117
System maintenance ................5-117
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection (if so equipped) .......5-119
AEB with Pedestrian Detection system
operation .......................5-120

Turning the AEB with Pedestrian Detection
system on/off.................... .5-122
AEB with Pedestrian Detection system
limitations .......................5-123
System temporarily unavailable .........5-125
System malfunction ................5-126
System maintenance ................5-126
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)
(if so equipped) ......................5-128
I-FCW System operation ..............5-129
Turning the I-FCW system on/off ........5-131
I-FCW system limitations .............5-132
System temporarily unavailable .........5-136
System malfunction ................ .5-137
System maintenance ................5-137
Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)
(if so equipped) ......................5-139
I-DA system operation ...............5-139
How to enable/disable the I-DA system . . .5-140
I-DA system limitations ..............5-140
ECO Mode .........................5-142
Increasing power economy .............5-142 ECO drive report
.................... .5-143
Parking/parking on hills ................5-144
Power steering system ................5-146
Brake system .......................5-146
Brake precautions ................. .5-146
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .........5-148
Brake Assist ......................5-149
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ......5-150
Chassis control ......................5-152
Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC) ..........5-152
Active Ride Control (ARC) .............5-153
Hill start assist system ................ .5-153
Cold weather driving ................. .5-154
Freeing a frozen door lock ............5-155
Antifreeze .......................5-155
12-volt battery ................... .5-155
Dr aining

of coolant water .............5-155
Tire equipment ................... .5-155
Special winter equipment .............5-155
Driving on snow or ice ...............5-156
Freeing a frozen charge port lid .........5-156
Parking brake .................... .5-156

• The TPMS will activate only when the ve-hicle is driven at speeds above 16 mph
(25 km/h). Also, this system may not de-
tect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for
example, a flat tire while driving).
• The low tire pressure warning light does not automatically turn off when the tire
pressure is adjusted. Af ter the tire is in-
flated to the recommended pressure, the
vehicle must be driven at speeds above
16 mph (25 km/h) to activate the TPMS
and turn off the low tire pressure warning
light. Use a tire pressure gauge to check
the tire pressure.
• The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning also appears on the vehicle information
display when the low tire pressure warn-
ing light is illuminated and low tire pres-
sure is detected. The “Tire Pressure Low -
Add Air” warning turns off when the low
tire pressure warning light turns off.
• The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning appears each time the power switch is
placed in the ON position as long as the
low tire pressure warning light remains
illuminated. • The “Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning
does not appear if the low tire pressure
warning light illuminates to indicate a
TPMS malfunction.
• Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the heat caused by operation of the ve-
hicle and the outside temperature. Do not
reduce the tire pressure af ter driving be-
cause the tire pressure rises af ter driving.
Low outside temperature can lower the
temperature of the air inside the tire,
which can cause a lower tire inflation
pressure. This may cause the low tire
pressure warning light to illuminate. If the
warning light illuminates in low ambient
temperature, check the tire pressure for all
four tires.
• The pressure of all tires can also be checked on the display screen. The order
of the tire pressure figures displayed on
the screen does not correspond with the
actual order of the tire position.
For additional information, refer to “Low tire
pressure warning light” in the “Instruments
and controls” section and “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in the “In case of
emergency” section of this manual.
WARNING
• Radio waves could adversely affect electric medical equipment. Those
who use a pacemaker should con-
tact the electric medical equipment
manufacturer for the possible influ-
ences before use.
•
If the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates while driving, avoid sud-
den steering maneuvers or abrupt
braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off
the road to a safe location and stop
the vehicle as soon as possible. Driv-
ing with under-inflated tires may per-
manently damage the tires and in-
crease the likelihood of tire failure.
Serious vehicle damage could occur
and may lead to an accident and
could result in serious personal injury.
Check the tire pressure for all four
tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the
recommended COLD tire pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation label to turn the low tire pres-
sure warning light off. If the tire is flat,
repair it as soon as possible. (For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Flat tire”
in the “In case of emergency ” section
of this manual.)
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TPMS with Easy-Fill Tire Alert
When tire pressure is low, the low tire pres-
sure warning light illuminates.
This vehicle provides visual and audible
signals to help you inflate the tires to the
recommended COLD tire pressure.
Vehicle set-up:
1. Park the vehicle in a safe and level place.
2. Apply the parking brake and push the P(Park) position switch on the shif t lever.
3. Place the power switch in the ON posi- tion. Do not place in the READY to drive
mode.
Operation:
1. Add air to the tire.
2. Af ter a few seconds, the hazard indica- tors will start flashing.
3. When the designated pressure is reached, the horn beeps once and the
hazard indicators stop flashing.
4. Perform the above steps for each tire.
• If the tire is over-inflated more than ap- proximately 4 psi (30 kPa), the horn beeps
and the hazard indicators flash three
times. To correct the pressure, push the core of the valve stem on the tire briefly to
release pressure. When the pressure
reaches the designated pressure, the
horn beeps once.
• If the hazard indicator does not flash within approximately 15 seconds af ter
starting to inflate the tire, it indicates that
the Easy-Fill Tire Alert is not operating.
• The TPMS will not activate the Easy-Fill Tire Alert under the following conditions: – If there is interference from an externaldevice or transmitter.
– The air pressure from the inflation de- vice is not sufficient to inflate the tire,
such as those using a power socket.
– If electrical equipment is being used in or near the vehicle.
– There is a malfunction in the TPMS.
– There is a malfunction in the horn or hazard indicators.
– If the Easy-Fill Tire Alert does not oper- ate due to TPMS interference, move the
vehicle about 3 f t (1 m) backward or
forward and try again.
If the Easy-Fill Tire Alert is not working, use a
tire pressure gauge.
AVOIDING COLLISION AND
ROLLOVER
WARNING
Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe
and prudent manner may result in loss
of control or an accident.
Be alert and drive defensively at all times.
Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive
speed, high speed cornering, or sudden
steering maneuvers because these driving
practices could cause you to lose control of
your vehicle. As with any vehicle, a loss of
control could result in a collision with
other vehicles or objects or cause the ve-
hicle to rollover, particularly if the loss of
control causes the vehicle to slide side-
ways. Be attentive at all times, and avoid
driving when tired. Never drive when under
the influence of alcohol or drugs (including
prescription or over-the-counter drugs
which may cause drowsiness). Always
wear your seat belt as outlined in “Seat
belts” in the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” section of
this manual, and also instruct your passen-
gerstodoso.
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Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in
collisions and rollovers.In a rollover crash,
an unbelted or improperly belted person
is significantly more likely to be injured
or killed than a person properly wearing
a seat belt.
OFF-ROAD RECOVERY
While driving, the right side or lef t side
wheels may unintentionally leave the road
surface. If this occurs, maintain control of
the vehicle by following the procedure be-
low. Please note that this procedure is only
a general guide. The vehicle must be driven
as appropriate based on the conditions of
the vehicle, road and traffic.
1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Do not apply the brakes.
3. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands and try to hold a
straight course.
4. When appropriate, slowly release the ac- celerator pedal to gradually slow the
vehicle. 5. If there is nothing in the way, steer the
vehicle to follow the road while the ve-
hicle speed is reduced. Do not attempt
to drive the vehicle back onto the road
surface until the vehicle speed is
reduced.
6. When it is safe to do so, gradually turn the steering wheel until both tires return
to the road surface. When all tires are on
the road surface, steer the vehicle to
stay in the appropriate driving lane.
• If you decide that it is not safe to return the vehicle to the road surface based
on vehicle, road or traffic conditions,
gradually slow the vehicle to a stop in a
safe place off the road.
RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS
Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can
occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged
due to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air
pressure loss can also be caused by driving
on under-inflated tires.
Rapid air pressure loss can affect the han-
dling and stability of the vehicle, especially
at highway speeds. Help prevent rapid air pressure loss by
maintaining the correct air pressure and
visually inspecting the tires for wear and
damage. For additional information, refer
to “Wheels and tires” in the “Maintenance
and do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.
If a tire rapidly loses air pressure or “blows-
out” while driving, maintain control of the
vehicle by following the procedure below.
Please note that this procedure is only a
general guide. The vehicle must be driven
as appropriate based on the conditions of
the vehicle, road and traffic.
WARNING
The following actions can increase the
chance of losing control of the vehicle
if there is a sudden loss of tire air pres-
sure. Losing control of the vehicle may
cause a collision and result in personal
injury.
• The vehicle generally moves or pulls in the direction of the flat tire.
• Do not rapidly apply the brakes.
• Do not rapidly release the accelera- tor pedal.
• Do not rapidly turn the steering wheel.
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1. Remain calm and do not overreact.
2. Maintain a firm grip on the steeringwheel with both hands and try to hold a
straight course.
3. When appropriate, slowly release the ac- celerator pedal to gradually slow the
vehicle.
4. Gradually steer the vehicle to a safe lo- cation off the road and away from traffic
if possible.
5. Lightly apply the brake pedal to gradu- ally stop the vehicle.
6. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and contact a roadside emergency service
to change the tire. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Flat tire” in the “In case of
emergency” section of this manual.
DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND
DRIVING
WARNING
Never drive under the influence of al-
cohol or drugs. Alcohol in the blood-
stream reduces coordination, delays
reaction time and impairs judgement. Driving af ter drinking alcohol in-
creases the likelihood of being in-
volved in an accident injuring yourself
and others. Additionally, if you are in-
jured in an accident, alcohol can in-
crease the severity of the injury.
NISSAN is committed to safe driving. How-
ever, you must choose not to drive under
the influence of alcohol. Every year thou-
sands of people are injured or killed in
alcohol-related accidents. Although the lo-
cal laws vary on what is considered to be
legally intoxicated, the fact is that alcohol
affects all people differently and most
people underestimate the effects of alco-
hol.
Remember, drinking and driving don’t mix!
That is true for drugs, too (over-the-
counter, prescription, and illegal drugs).
Do not drive if your ability to operate your
vehicle is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or
some other physical condition.
WARNING
• Do not operate the power switch while driving the vehicle except in an
emergency. (The EV system shuts
down when the power switch is
pushed three consecutive times or
the power switch is pushed and held
for more than 2 seconds.) If the EV
system stops while the vehicle is be-
ing driven, this could lead to a crash
and serious injury.
• When turning off the power switch, make sure to shif t the shif t lever to
the P (Park) position even if the ve-
hicle is maintaining a stop and hold
using the e-pedal. This will prevent
the vehicle from moving or rolling
unexpectedly, which could result in
serious personal injury or property
damage.
Before operating the power switch, make
sure the vehicle is in the P (Park) position.
PUSH-BUTTON POWER SWITCH
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