2019 NISSAN LEAF headlight

1. Charge port lid— Charging lid switch (P. 3-20)
2. Hood (P. 3-17)
3. Wiper and washer switch — Switch operation (P. 2-50)
— Blade replacement (P. 8-15)
— Windshield-washer fluid (P. 8-11)
4. Outside mirrors — Switch operation (P. 3-24)
— Side camera (if so equipped) (P. 4-14)
5. Power windows (P. 2-70)
6. Child safety rear door lock (P. 3-4)
7. Doors — Keys (P. 3-2)
— Door locks (P. 3-4)
— NISSAN Intelligent Key® system (P. 3-6)
— Security system (P. 2-47)
8. Tires — Wheels and tires (P. 8-30, 9-5)
— Flat tire (P. 6-3)
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) (P. 2-21, 5-4, 6-3)
9. Headlight and turn signal lights — Switch operation (P. 2-53)
— Bulb replacement (P. 8-25)
— LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
(if so equipped) (P. 2-53)
EXTERIOR FRONT
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1. TRIP RESET switch for twin tripodometer (P. 2-6)
— Instrument brightness control switch
(P. 2-58)
2. Headlight, fog light (if so equipped) and turn signal switch
— Headlight (P. 2-53)
— Turn signal light (P. 2-53)
— Fog light (if so equipped) (P. 2-53)
3. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (lef t side)
— Audio control (P. 4-3, 4-46)
— Vehicle information display controls
(P. 2-28)
4. Steering wheel — Power steering system (P. 5-146)
— Horn (P. 2-60)
— Driver's supplemental air bag (P. 1-43)
5. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-50)
6. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Cruise control switches (if so
equipped) (P. 5-54)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-56)
— ProPILOT Assist switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-80)
COCKPIT
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EV Overview
The EV (Electric Vehicle) system...........EV-2
Li-ion battery .......................EV-2
Driving with a discharged Li-ion battery . . . .EV-3
Charging the 12-volt battery ............EV-5
Li-ion battery warmer ................EV-5
High voltage precautions ...............EV-9
High-voltage components .............EV-9
Road accident precautions ..............EV-10
Emergency shut-off system ...........EV-10
EV characteristics ................... .EV-11
Noise and vibration ................ .EV-12
Life with an EV (scene guide) .............EV-12
Charging the Li-ion battery ............EV-12
Before driving your vehicle (models with
Navigation System) ................ .EV-15
Checking Li-ion battery charging status . . .EV-15 Operating the climate control system before
driving
.........................EV-16
Starting your vehicle ................EV-17
Driving the vehicle ................. .EV-18
Charging af ter driving ...............EV-22
Efficient use of your vehicle .............EV-23
Range .........................EV-23
Improve driving range ...............EV-23
Li-ion battery life ................. .EV-24
Li-ion battery maintenance ...........EV-25
EV unique information ................ .EV-25
Meters and indicators ...............EV-25
Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) system .................... .EV-28
Electric shif t control system ...........EV-29
LED headlight (low beam) (if so equipped) . .EV-29
Driving range .................... .EV-29

The LEAF is an electric vehicle. Some of the
vehicle’s systems operate differently and
have different operating characteristics
than vehicles equipped with an internal
combustion engine. It is important to care-
fully review the entire Owner's Manual for
this reason. The main difference is the LEAF
is powered by electricity. The LEAF does not
require and it is not capable of using gaso-
line like a vehicle powered by a traditional
internal combustion engine. The LEAF uses
electricity stored in the lithium ion (Li-ion)
battery. The vehicle’s Li-ion battery must
be charged with electricity before the ve-
hicle can be driven. As the vehicle operates,
the Li-ion battery gradually discharges. If
the Li-ion battery becomes completely dis-
charged, the vehicle will not operate until it
is re-charged.
This vehicle uses two types of batteries.
One is the 12-volt battery that is the same
as the battery in vehicles powered by
gasoline engines, the other is the Li-ion
battery (high voltage).The 12-volt battery provides power to the
vehicle systems and features such as the
audio system, supplemental restraint sys-
tems, headlights and windshield wipers.
The Li-ion battery provides power to the
electric motor (traction motor) that moves
the vehicle.
The Li-ion battery also charges the 12-volt
battery.
The vehicle must be plugged in for the Li-
ion battery to be charged. Additionally, the
vehicle system can extend the vehicle
range by converting driving force into elec-
tricity that is stored in the Li-ion battery
while the vehicle is decelerating or being
driven downhill. This is called regenerative
braking. This vehicle is considered to be an
environmentally friendly vehicle because it
does not emit exhaust gases, such as car-
bon dioxide and nitrogen oxide.
WARNING
Your vehicle contains a sealed Li-ion
high voltage battery. If the Li-ion bat-
tery is disposed of improperly, there is
a risk of severe burns and electrical
shock that may result in serious injury
or death and there is also a risk of en-
vironmental damage.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the Li-ion bat-
tery:
• Do not expose the vehicle to ex- treme ambient temperatures for ex-
tended periods.
• Do not store the vehicle in tempera- tures below −13°F (−25°C) for more
than seven days.
• Do not leave the vehicle for more than 14 days where the Li-ion bat-
tery available charge gauge reaches
azeroornearzero.
• Do not use the Li-ion battery for any other purpose.
THE EV (ELECTRIC VEHICLE) SYSTEM LI-ION BATTERY
EV-2EV Overview

ELECTRIC SHIFT CONTROL
SYSTEM
This vehicle is equipped with an electric
shif t control system. This control system
has three features:
• Smooth and easy shif t lever operation.
• To place the vehicle in the P (Park) position,push the P (Park) position switch on the
shif t lever.
• The vehicle automatically applies the P (Park) position when the power switch is
placed in the OFF position. For additional information, refer to “Driving
the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
LED HEADLIGHT (LOW BEAM) (IF SO
EQUIPPED)
This vehicle uses an LED headlight for the
headlight low beam. The LED headlight has
the following features:
• Low power consumption
• The shape is very compact.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer to replace the head-
light.
DRIVING RANGE
On the vehicle information display or navi-
gation system screen (if so equipped), you
can check the estimated distance the
vehicle may be driven with the available
Li-ion battery charge. For additional infor-
mation, refer to the NissanConnect®
Manual (for Leaf ).
EV OverviewEV-29

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit........................... .2-3
Instrument panel ......................2-5
Meters and gauges ................... .2-6
Speedometer and odometer ............2-7
Li-ion battery temperature gauge .........2-8
Power meter .......................2-9
Driving range ......................2-10
Li-ion battery available charge gauge ......2-10
Outside air temperature ...............2-13
Clock .......................... .2-13
ECO mode indicator ................ .2-14
e-Pedal system indicator ..............2-14
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ......................... .2-15
Checking lights .................... .2-17
Warning lights .................... .2-17
Indicator lights .................... .2-24
Audible reminders ................. .2-27
Vehicle information display ..............2-28
How to use the vehicle information display . . .2-28
Startup display................... .2-29
Settings .........................2-29
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators ........................2-37 Warning information displays
(models with a Navigation System)
.......2-46
Security systems .................... .2-47
Vehicle security system ...............2-48
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .......2-49
Wiper and washer switch ................2-50
Washer operation .................. .2-51
Rear wiper operation ................2-52
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch......................2-53
Headlight and turn signal switch ...........2-53
Headlight switch .................. .2-53
Instrument brightness control ..........2-58
Turn signal switch ................. .2-59
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ...........2-59
Horn ............................ .2-60
ECO switch .........................2-60
Heated seat switches (if so equipped) .......2-60
Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) . . .2-62E-call (SOS) button (if so equipped).........2-62
Charge port lid switch ................. .2-63
Immediate Charge switch ...............2-63
Steering Assist switch (if so equipped) .......2-63
Rear Door Alert (if so equipped) ............2-64

1. TRIP RESET switch for twin trip odom-eter (P. 2-6)
— Instrument brightness control switch
(P. 2-58)
2. Headlight, fog light (if so equipped) and turn signal switch
— Headlight (P. 2-53)
— Turn signal light (P. 2-53)
— Fog light (if so equipped) (P. 2-53)
3. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (lef t side)
— Audio control (P. 4-3, 4-46)
— Vehicle information display controls
(P. 2-28)
4. Steering wheel — Power steering system (P. 5-146)
— Horn (P. 2-60)
— Driver's supplemental air bag (P. 1-43)
5. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-50)
6. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side)
— Cruise control switches (if so
equipped) (P. 5-54)
— Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-56)
— ProPILOT Assist switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-80)
COCKPIT
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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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