2019 NISSAN LEAF warning lights

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Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS).........................0-2
Exterior front .........................0-3
Exterior rear .........................0-4
Passenger compartment ................0-6 Cockpit
........................... .0-7
Instrument panel ......................0-8
Meters and gauges ................... .0-10
Motor compartment .................. .0-11
Warning and indicator lights ..............0-12

1. Vehicle information display (P. 2-28)— Clock (P. 2-13)
— Outside air temperature (P. 2-13)
— Li-ion battery available charge gauge
(P. 2-10)
— Driving range (P. 2-10)
— Odometer/twin trip odometer (P. 2-7)
— Indicator for timer (P. CH-44)
— Power meter (P. 2-9)
2. Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-15) — Turn signal/Hazard indicator light
(P. 2-53)
— READY to drive indicator light (P. 2-26)
— ECO mode indicator (P. 2-14)
3. Speedometer (P. 2-7)
METERS AND GAUGES
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Warninglight Name Page
12-volt battery charge
warning light
2-17
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warning
light2-18
Approaching Vehicle
Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) OFF system
warning light2-18
Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) system
warning light (if so
equipped) 2-19
Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection
system warning light
(if so equipped)2-19
Warning
light Name Page
Brake system warning
light (yellow)
2-19
orBrake warning light
(red)2-20
Electronic parking
brake system warning
light (yellow) (if so
equipped) 2-21
Electric shif t control
system warning light
2-21
Electric Vehicle (EV)
system warning light2-21
Low tire pressure
warning light2-21
Warning
light Name Page
Master warning light
(red/yellow)
2-23
Power steering warn-
ing light2-23
Seat belt warning light 2-23
Supplemental air bag
warning light2-24
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
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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

NOTE:
•If the outside temperature is −13°F
(−25°C) or less, the Li-ion battery may
freeze and it cannot be charged or pro-
vide power to run the vehicle. Move the
vehicle to a warm location.
• The capacity of the Li-ion battery in
your vehicle to hold a charge will, like all
such batteries, decrease with time and
usage. As the battery ages and capacity
decreases, this will result in a decrease
from the vehicle’s initial mileage range.
This is normal, expected, and not in-
dicative of any defect in your Li-ion bat-
tery.
• The Li-ion battery has limited service
life, and when its charging capacity falls
below a specific level, the EV system
warning light will illuminate. Owners
should bring their vehicle in for inspec-
tion and possible battery replacement.
• It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for infor-
mation about recycling or disposal of
the Li-ion battery. Do not attempt to re-
cycle or dispose of the Li-ion battery
yourself.
DRIVING WITH A DISCHARGED
LI-ION BATTERY
When a destination is set in the navigation
system (if so equipped) that exceeds the
available vehicle range, the navigation sys-
tem automatically searches the location of
nearby charging stations. When the nearby
charging station locations are displayed,
charge the Li-ion battery as soon as pos-
sible.
Warning lights illuminate on the instru-
ment panel and messages are displayed
on the vehicle information display to in-
form you that the Li-ion battery charge is
low. Instructions are also displayed on the
navigation system screen (if so equipped)
to direct you to nearby charging stations.
The vehicle's range is very limited when
these warning lights illuminate and mes-
sages are displayed. Follow the instruc-
tions on the navigation system screen (if so
equipped) and immediately charge the ve-
hicle at the nearest charging station.
There are three levels of information that
will be displayed as the Li-ion battery be-
comes discharged: 1. The following warning lights illuminate
on the instrument panel and messages
are displayed on the vehicle information
display at the same time to indicate low
Li-ion battery charge:
• The low battery charge indicator light
• The master warning light
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For the above collisions and certain other
EV system malfunctions, the READY to
Drive indicator light will turn off. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Warning lights,
indicator lights and audible reminders” in
the “Instruments and controls” section of
this manual.
The emergency shut-off activates for the
above collisions to minimize risk of an
event that could cause injury or an acci-
dent. If the emergency shut-off system ac-
tivates, the EV system may not be switched
to the READY to Drive position; it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer. Even if the power switch is
switched to the READY to Drive position, the
system may shut-off suddenly. Therefore,
drive cautiously to the nearest certified
repair facility; it is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for ser-
vice.
WARNING
• Pay special attention to pedestrians. Because there is no engine noise,
pedestrians may not know the ve-
hicle is approaching, moving or
about to move, and may step into
the path of vehicle travel.
• When leaving the vehicle, be sure to turn off the EV system.
• Be sure to push the P (Park) position switch on the shif t lever and apply
the parking brake when parking be-
cause the vehicle can move when
the READY to Drive indicator light is
ON. When the READY to Drive indica-
tor light is ON, do not leave your ve-
hicle in a shif t position other than
the P (Park) position.
• Keep the brake pedal depressed un- til you are ready to drive. When the
vehicle is in the D (Drive) position, B
or R (Reverse) position, if you release
the brake pedal and do not depress
the accelerator, the vehicle will creep
and may start abruptly. This may
cause serious injury or death.
NOTE:
•The vehicle cannot run with a discharged
Li-ion battery. Repeated acceleration
consumes more power from the Li-ion
battery than driving at a steady speed.
•This vehicle is equipped with a regen-
erative brake system. The primary pur-
pose of the regenerative brake system
is to provide some power to recharge
the Li-ion battery and extend driving
range. A secondary benefit is “engine
braking” that operates based on Li-ion
battery conditions.
• In the D (Drive) position, when the accel-
erator pedal is released, the regenera-
tive brake system provides some decel-
eration.
• When you put the shif t lever in the B
mode and take your foot off the accel-
erator pedal, more regenerative brake is
applied than in the D (Drive) position.
EV CHARACTERISTICS
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Li-ion battery available charge gauge:
This indicator displays the available Li-ion
battery capacity remaining to drive the ve-
hicle.
For additional information, refer to “Li-ion
battery available charge gauge” in the “In-
struments and controls” section of this
manual.
The EV unique information is displayed on
the vehicle information display as well. For
additional information, refer to “Vehicle in-
formation display” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual.
Warning and indicator lights
The EV system uses the following EV spe-
cific warning and indicator lights:
1. Master warning light (red)
2. Master warning light (yellow)3. 12-volt battery charge warning light
4. Plug-in indicator light
5. READY to Drive indicator light
6. Power limitation indicator light
7. EV system warning light
8. Electric shif t control system warning
light
9. Brake system warning light (yellow)
10. Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedes- trians (VSP) system OFF warning light
For additional information, refer to “Warn-
ing lights, indicator lights and audible re-
minders” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual.
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4. Connect the charge connector to thecharge port. If it is connected normally, a
beep will sound once.
5. If charging has started or if the battery is waiting for the charging timer, a beep
will sound twice and the charging status
indicator light display will change. For
additional information, refer to “Charg-
ing status indicator lights” in this section. To stop normal charge:
1. Ensure that the charge connector lock is
not engaged. For additional information,
refer to “Charge connector lock system”
in this section.
2. Press the button on the charge connec- tor, release the lock and remove the
charge connector from the charge port
and properly store it.
3. Close the charge port cap.
4. Af ter closing the charge port cap on the charge port, close the charge port lid.
NOTE:
To stop charging mid-charge, remove
the charge connector. Charging auto-
matically stops.
HOW TO TRICKLE CHARGE
(AC 110–120 VOLT) BY L1 EVSE
WARNING
• If you wear a pacemaker or an im- plantable cardiovascular defibrilla-
tor (ICD), stay at least 6 in (15 cm)
away from the EVSE.
• If you wear a pacemaker or an im- plantable cardiovascular defibrilla-
tor (ICD), check with the electric
medical device manufacturer con-
cerning the effects that charging
may have on implanted devices be-
fore starting the charge operation.
Charging may affect the operation.
• In order to avoid an electric shock or fire due to a short circuit, connect to
a GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) cir-
cuit breaker and use a waterproof
electrical ground socket.
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