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. Vents (P. 4-30)
2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-6)
3. Center multi-function control panel(P. 4-3, 4-46)
4. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
5. Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch
(P. 2-53)
6. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-43)
7. Glove box (P. 2-66)
8. Heater and air conditioner control (P. 4-31)
9. Power outlet (P. 2-65)
10. Front heated seat switches (if so equipped) (P. 2-60)
11. Auxiliary input jack (P. 4-3, 4-46) — iPod® connector/USB connector
(P. 4-3, 4-46)
12. Push-button power switch (P. 5-9)
13. Front passenger air bag status light (P. 1-43)
14. Hood release handle (P. 3-17)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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To defrost the rear window glass and out-
side mirrors, place the power switch in the
ON position and push the switch
1on. The
indicator light will illuminate. Push the
switch again to turn the defroster off.
It will automatically turn off in approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the
rear window, be careful not to scratch
or damage the rear window defroster.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting
1Rotate the switch to theposi-
tion, the front parking, tail, license
plate, and instrument panel lights
come on.
2Rotate the switch to theposi-
tion, the headlights come on and all
the other lights remain on.
Type A (if so equipped)
Type B (if so equipped)
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (IF SO EQUIPPED)
DEFROSTER SWITCH HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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• The high beam or low beam may notswitch automatically under the fol-
lowing conditions. Switch the high
beam and low beam manually.
– During bad weather (rain, fog,snow, wind, etc.).
– When a light source similar to a headlight or tail light is in the vi-
cinity of the vehicle.
–
When the headlights of the oncom-
ing vehicle or the leading vehicle
are turned off, when the color of the
light is affected due to foreign ma-
terials on the lights, or when the
light beam is out of position.
– When there is a sudden, continu- ous change in brightness.
– When driving on a road that passes over rolling hills, or a road
that has level differences.
– When driving on a road with many curves.
– When a sign or mirror-like surface is reflecting intense light towards
the front of the vehicle.
– When the container, etc. being towed by a leading vehicle is re-
flecting intense light. – When a headlight on your vehicle
is damaged or dirty.
– When the vehicle is leaning at an angle due to a punctured tire, be-
ing towed, etc.
• The timing of switching the low beam and high beam may change
under the following situations.
– The brightness of the headlightsof the oncoming vehicle or lead-
ing vehicle.
– The movement and direction of the oncoming vehicle and the
leading vehicle.
– When only one light on the on coming vehicle or the leading ve-
hicle is illuminated.
– When the oncoming vehicle or the leading vehicle is a two-wheeled
vehicle.
– Road conditions (incline, curve, the road surface, etc.).
– The number of passengers and the amount of luggage.High Beam Assist operations:
To activate the High Beam Assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the AUTO po-
sition
1and push the lever forward2
(high beam position). The High Beam Assist
indicator light in the meter will illuminate
while the headlights are turned on.
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If the High Beam Assist indicator light does
not illuminate in the above condition, it may
indicate that the system is not functioning
properly. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this ser-
vice.
When the vehicle speed lowers to less than
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h), the head-
light remains the low beam.
To turn off the High Beam Assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the
posi-
tion or select the low beam position by
placing the lever in the neutral position.
Ambient image sensor maintenance:
The ambient image sensor for the High
Beam Assist system is located above the
inside mirror
1. To keep the proper opera-
tion of the High Beam Assist system and
prevent a system malfunction, be sure to
observe the following:
• Always keep the windshield clean.
• Do not attach a sticker (including trans- parent material) or install an accessory
near the ambient image sensor.
• Do not strike or damage the areas around the ambient image sensor. If the ambient image sensor is damaged
due to an accident, it is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for
this service.
Battery saver system
• When the headlight switch is in the
orposition while the power switch is
in the ON position, the lights will automati-
cally turn off 45 seconds af ter the power
switch has been placed in the OFF
position.
• When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition af ter the lights
automatically turn off, the lights will turn
on when the power switch is placed in the
ON position.
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OUTSIDE MIRRORS
Adjusting outside mirrors
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror
on the passenger side are closer than
they appear. Be careful when moving
to the right. Using only this mirror
could cause an accident. Use the inside
mirror or glance over your shoulder
to properly judge distances to other
objects. The outside mirror control switch is lo-
cated on the armrest.
The outside mirror will operate only when
the power switch is in the ACC or ON posi-
tion.
Turn the switch right or lef t to select the
right or lef t side mirror
1, then adjust the
mirror using the control switch
2.
Move the switch to the center (neutral) po-
sition to prevent accidentally moving the
mirror.
Defogging outside mirrors (if so
equipped)
The outside mirrors will be heated when
the rear window defogger switch is oper-
ated. For additional information, refer to
“Rear window and outside mirror defogger
switch” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.Folding outside mirrors
Fold the outside mirror by pushing it to-
ward the rear of the vehicle.
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
(MODELS WITHOUT NAVIGATION
SYSTEM)
1.fan speed control dial
2.
intake air control button
3.
front defroster button 4. Climate Ctrl. display
5.
Rear window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch
6. Temperature control dial
7. AUTO climate control ON button
8. A/C (air conditioner) button
9. MODE (manual air flow control) button 10.
HEAT button
11. Climate control system OFF button
Automatic operation (AUTO)
The AUTO mode may be used year-round
as the system automatically controls con-
stant temperature, air flow distribution and
fan speed.
1. Press the AUTO button. The AUTO indica- tor will be illuminated.
2. Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature.
When any of the following functions are
operated, the AUTO indicator will turn off.
• The
HEAT or A/C button is pressed.
• The fan speed control or ventilator air flow control is operated.
However, the functions that were not oper-
ated continue operating in AUTO mode.
NOTE:
• If thefan speed control dial, MODE
button, or
intake air control button
is operated while AUTO is in use, all the
other buttons operate in AUTO mode.
• While the AUTO indicator is illuminated,
electric power consumption of the air
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To set the automatic control mode, press
and hold the
intake air control button.
The indicator light will blink twice and the
inside/outside circulation will then be con-
trolled automatically. When in automatic
mode, the indicator light will come on when
inside air recirculation is active.
Rear window and outside mirror (if so
equipped) defroster switch:
For additional information, refer to “Rear
window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual
To turn the system off
To turn off the climate control, press the
Climate control system OFF button. The
same operating mode (Heater or A/C) that
was active when the system is turned off is
active when system is turned back on.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
(MODELS WITH NAVIGATION
SYSTEM)
1. Temperature control button
2.
HEAT button
3. Climate Ctrl. Timer indicator 4.
front defroster button
5.
fan speed control button
6.
Rear window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch
7.
intake air control button
8. Climate control system ON·OFF button
9. AUTO climate control ON button
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