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
2-28Instruments and controls
1. Push brake and power switch to drive
2. No Key Detected
3. Key Battery Low
4. EV system operation for discharged In-telligent Key system indicator
5. Door open
6. Low battery charge indicator
7. Driver alert
8. Low outside air temperature
9. Low Washer Fluid (if so equipped)
10. Reminder Turn OFF Headlights
11. Tire Pressure Low — Add Air
12. Cruise control indicator (if so equipped)
13. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) indica- tors (if so equipped)
14. Shif t to Park
15. Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual
16. Release Parking Brake
17.
ProPILOT Assist indicator (if so equipped)
18. Not Available Seat Belt Not Fastened (if so equipped)
19. Malfunction: See Owner’s Manual
20. Indicators for maintenance
21.
Steering Assist indicator (if so equipped)
22. Steering Assist warning (if so equipped)
23. Not Available Front Radar Blocked (if so equipped)
24. Not Available Visibility is Impaired (if so equipped)
25. Driver Attention Alert Take a Break? (if so equipped)
26. Driver Attention Alert System Fault (if so equipped)
27. Unavailable High Cabin Temperature (if so equipped)
28. Not Available Parking Brake On (if so equipped)
29. Not Available Poor Road Conditions (if so equipped)
30. Currently not available (if so equipped)
31. Press Brake Pedal (if so equipped)
32. Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/ Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) indi-
cator (if so equipped)
33. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)/ Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
with Pedestrian Detection indicator
(if so equipped) 34. Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
35. Blind Spot Warning (BSW) indicator (if so
equipped)
36. Headlight System Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
37. When Parked Apply Parking Brake
38. T/M system malfunction Visit dealer
39. Check position of shif t lever
40. Chassis control system error: See Owner’s Manual
41. Press brake pedal to operate e-Pedal switch
42.
Rear Door Alert is activated (if so
equipped)
43. Check Rear Seat For All Articles (if so equipped)
44. e-Pedal system failure! Press brake pedal to slow or stop (if so equipped)
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Push brake and power switch to
drive
This indicator appears while the vehicle is
in the P (Park) position. This indicator
means that the EV system will start when
the power switch is pressed with the brake
pedal depressed.
No Key Detected
This warning appears in either of the fol-
lowing conditions:
No key inside the vehicle:
This warning appears when the door is
closed with the Intelligent Key lef t outside
the vehicle and the power switch in the
ACC or ON position. Make sure that the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
Unregistered Intelligent Key:
This warning appears when the power
switch is placed in the ON, ACC or READY to
drive position and the Intelligent Key can-
not be recognized by the system. You can-
not place the power switch in the READY to
drive position with an unregistered key. Use
an Intelligent Key that has been registered.For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key® system” in the “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section of this
manual.
Key Battery Low
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the bat-
tery with a new one. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “NISSAN Intelligent Key®
battery replacement” in the “Maintenance
and do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.
EV system operation for
discharged Intelligent Key system
indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power and
when the Intelligent Key system and ve-
hicle are not communicating normally.
If this indicator appears, touch the power
switch with the Intelligent Key while de-
pressing the brake pedal. For additional in-
formation, refer to “NISSAN Intelligent Key®
battery discharge” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
Door open
This warning appears if any of the doors
and/or the rear hatch are open or not
closed securely. The vehicle icon indicates
which door or the rear hatch is open on the
display. Make sure that all of the doors and
the rear hatch are closed.
This warning also appears alternating with
the Shif t to Park warning while the driver's
door is opened with the shif t position in
any position other than the P (Park) posi-
tion. For additional information, refer to
“Shif t to Park” in this section.
Low battery charge indicator
This light illuminates when the available Li-
ion battery charge is getting low. Charge as
soon as it is possible, preferably before the
Li-ion battery available charge gauge
reaches 0%.
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys ..............................3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key® ................3-3
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . . . .3-3
Doors ............................ .3-4
Locking with key (driver’s side only) ........3-5
Locking with inside lock knob ............3-5
Locking with power door lock switch .......3-5
Automatic door locks ................ .3-6
Child safety rear door lock ..............3-6
NISSAN Intelligent Key® system .............3-6
NISSAN Intelligent Key® operating range of
the door lock/unlock function ...........3-8
Door locks/unlocks precaution ...........3-9
NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation ........3-10
12-volt battery saver system ............3-11
Warning signals ................... .3-12
Troubleshooting guide ................3-12 How to use remote keyless entry function . . .3-14
Hood ............................ .3-17
Rear hatch ......................... .3-18
Secondary rear hatch release ...........3-19
Charge port lid .......................3-20
Opening charge port lid ...............3-20
Charge port cap ................... .3-22
Steering wheel .......................3-23
Tilt operation ......................3-23
Sun visors ......................... .3-23
Vanity mirror ......................3-24
Mirrors ........................... .3-24
Inside rearview mirror ................3-24
Manual anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) ................... .3-25
Automatic anti-glare type (if so equipped). . .3-25
Outside mirrors ................... .3-26
A key number plate is supplied with your
keys. Record the key number and keep it in
a safe place (such as your wallet), not in the
vehicle. If you lose your keys, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer for duplicates by using the key
number. NISSAN does not record any key
numbers so it is very important to keep
track of your key number plate.
A key number is only necessary when you
have lost all keys and do not have one to
duplicate from. If you still have a key, it can
be duplicated without knowing the key
number.
NOTE:
Do not leave the keys inside the vehicle
when leaving the vehicle.
NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®
1. Intelligent Key (two sets)
2. Mechanical key (inside Intelligent Key)
3. Key number plate (one plate)
Your vehicle can only be driven with the
Intelligent Keys which are registered to
your vehicle’s Intelligent Key system com-
ponents and NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System components.
As many as four Intelligent Keys can be
registered and used with one vehicle. The
new keys must be registered by a NISSANcertified LEAF dealer prior to use with the
Intelligent Key system and NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System of your vehicle. Since
the registration process requires erasing all
memory in the Intelligent Key components
when registering new keys, be sure to take
all Intelligent Keys that you have to the
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
CAUTION
Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with
you when driving. The Intelligent Key is
a precision device with a built-in trans-
mitter. To avoid damaging it, please
note the following.
• The Intelligent Key is water resis- tant; however, wetting may damage
the Intelligent Key. If the Intelligent
Key gets wet, immediately wipe until
it is completely dry.
• Do not bend, drop or strike it against another object.
• If the outside temperature is below 14°F (-10°C) degrees, the battery of
the Intelligent Key may not function
properly.
• Do not place the Intelligent Key for an extended period in a place where
temperatures exceed 140°F (60°C).
KEYS
3-2Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Be sure to read the following items before
using the Intelligent Key system.
CAUTION
• Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you when operating the ve-
hicle.
• Never leave the Intelligent Key in the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The Intelligent Key is always communicat-
ing with the vehicle because it receives ra-
dio waves. The Intelligent Key system
transmits weak radio waves. Environmen-
tal conditions may interfere with the op-
eration of the Intelligent Key system under
the following operating conditions.
• When operating near a location where strong radio waves are transmitted, such
as a TV tower, power station or broadcast-
ing station.
• When in possession of wireless equip- ment, such as a cellular phone, transceiver
or a CB radio. • When the Intelligent Key is in contact with
or covered by metallic materials.
• When any type of radio wave remote con- trol is used nearby.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed near an electric appliance such as a personal
computer.
• When the vehicle is parked near a parking meter.
In such cases, correct the operating condi-
tions before using the Intelligent Key func-
tion or use the mechanical key.
Although the life of the battery varies de-
pending on the operating conditions, the
battery’s life is approximately two years. If
the battery is discharged, replace it with a
new one.
When the Intelligent Key battery is almost
discharged, firmly apply the foot brake and
touch the power switch with the Intelligent
Key. Then push the power switch while de-
pressing the brake pedal within 10 seconds
af ter the chime sound. Since the Intelligent Key is continuously re-
ceiving radio waves, if the key is lef t near
equipment that transmits strong radio
waves, such as signals from a TV or per-
sonal computer, the battery life may be-
come shorter.
For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key® battery replacement” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself ” section
of this manual.
Pay special attention that the vehicle bat-
tery is not completely discharged.
As many as four Intelligent Keys can be
registered and used with one vehicle. For
information about the purchase and use of
additional Intelligent Keys, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer.
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CAUTION
• Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which contains electrical compo-
nents, to come into contact with wa-
ter or salt water. This could affect the
functioning of the system.
• Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
• Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply against another object.
• Do not change or modif y the Intelli- gent Key.
• The Intelligent Key may be damaged if it gets wet. If the Intelligent Key
gets wet, immediately wipe until it is
completely dry.
• If the outside temperature is below 14°F (−10°C), the battery of the Intel-
ligent Key may not function prop-
erly.
• Do not place the Intelligent Key for an extended period in an area where
temperatures exceed 140°F (60°C).
• Do not attach the Intelligent Key to a key holder that contains a magnet.
• Do not place the Intelligent Key near equipment that produces a mag-
netic field, such as a TV, audio equip-
ment, personal computer or cellular
phone. If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, NISSAN
recommends erasing the ID code of that
Intelligent Key from the vehicle. This may
prevent the unauthorized use of the Intelli-
gent Key to operate the vehicle. For addi-
tional information, it is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
The Intelligent Key function can be dis-
abled. For additional information, it is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN certi-
fied LEAF dealer.
NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®
OPERATING RANGE OF THE DOOR
LOCK/UNLOCK FUNCTION
The Intelligent Key functions can only be
used when the Intelligent Key is within the
specified operating range from the request
switch
1.
When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged or strong radio waves are present
near the operating location, the Intelligent
Key system’s operating range becomes
narrower, and the Intelligent Key may not
function properly.
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