2020 NISSAN LEAF lock

information about the purchase and use of
additional Intelligent Keys, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer.
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 Intelli-
gent Key may not function properly.
• 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 magnetic
field, such as a TV, audio equipment,
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
O1.
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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The operating range is within 31.50 in (80
cm) from each request switch
O1.
If the Intelligent Key is too close to the door
glass, handle or rear bumper, the request
switches may not function.
When the Intelligent Key is within the oper-
ating range, it is possible for anyone who
does not carry the Intelligent Key to push
the request switch to lock/unlock the
doors including the rear hatch.
DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS
PRECAUTION
• Do not push the door handle request switch with the Intelligent Key held in your
hand as illustrated. The close distance to
the door handle will cause the Intelligent
Key system to have difficulty recognizing
that the Intelligent Key is outside the ve-
hicle.
• Af ter locking with the door handle re- quest switch, verif y the doors are se-
curely locked by testing them. • To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
lef t inside the vehicle, make sure you
carry the key with you and then lock the
doors.
• Do not pull the door handle before push- ing the door handle request switch. The
door will be unlocked but will not open.
Release the door handle once and pull it
again to open the door.
LPD2687
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NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®
OPERATION
You can lock or unlock the doors without
taking the key out from your pocket or bag.When you carry the Intelligent Key with you,
you can lock or unlock all doors by pushing
the door handle request switch (driver’s or
front passenger’s)OAor rear hatch request
switch
OBwithin the range of operation. When you lock or unlock the doors or the
rear hatch, the hazard indicator may flash
and the horn (or the outside chime) may
sound as a confirmation. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Hazard warning flasher
switch” in the “In case of emergency” sec-
tion of this manual and “Horn” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this manual.
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Locking doors
1. Push the power switch into the OFF po-sition and make sure you carry the Intel-
ligent Key with you.
2. Close the driver’s door (other doors may be open).
3. Push the door handle request switch on the driver’s door
OAwhile carrying the
Intelligent Key with you. The passenger
door and rear hatch request switches
will only lock the doors if all doors are
closed. *1
4. All the doors and the rear hatch will lock.
5. The hazard indicator may flash twice and the outside chime may sound twice.
*1: Doors will not lock by pushing the door
handle request switch when the Intelligent
Key is lef t inside the vehicle. A chime sounds
to alert that the Intelligent Key is in the ve-
hicle. However, when an Intelligent Key is in-
side the vehicle, doors can be locked with
another registered Intelligent Key.
WARNING
Af ter locking the doors using the re-
quest switch, make sure that the doors
have been securely locked by operat- ing the door handles. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in inad-
vertently unlocking the doors, which
may decrease the safety and security
of your vehicle.
CAUTION
• When locking the doors using the re-
quest switch, make sure to have the
Intelligent Key in your possession
before operating the request switch
to prevent the Intelligent Key from
being lef t in the vehicle.
• The request switch is operational
only when the Intelligent Key has
been detected by the Intelligent Key
system.
Unlocking doors
1. Push the door handle request switchOA
or the rear hatch request switchOBonce
while carrying the Intelligent Key with
you.
2. The hazard indicator may flash once and the outside chime may sound once.
The corresponding door or the rear
hatch will unlock. 3. Push the door handle request or the rear
hatch request switch again within one
minute.
4. The hazard indicator may flash once and the outside chime may sound once
again. All the doors and the rear hatch
will unlock.
All doors will be locked automatically un-
less one of the following operations is per-
formed within one minute af ter pushing
the request switch while the doors are
locked.
• Opening any door.
• Pushing the power switch.
During this one minute time period, if the
button on the Intelligent Key is
pressed, all doors will be locked automati-
cally af ter another one minute.
NOTE:
If “Selective Unlock” is turned off in the
“Vehicle Settings,” all doors will unlock
upon first request switch press.
Opening rear hatch
1. Carry the Intelligent Key.
2. Push the rear hatch opener switch
OC.
3. The rear hatch will unlock and open.
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SymptomPossible causeAction to take
When closing the door with the
inside lock knob turned to
LOCK The outside chime sounds for a few sec-
onds and all the doors unlock.
The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle
or cargo area.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the request
switch or the
button on
the Intelligent Key to lock the
door The outside chime sounds for a few sec-
onds.
The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle
or a cargo area.
Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the power
switch in the READY to drive
position The EV system operation for discharged
Intelligent Key system indicator appears on
the display.
The Intelligent Key battery charge is
low.For additional information, refer to
“NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge”
in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
The No Key Detected warning appears on
the display and the inside warning chime
sounds for a few seconds. The Intelligent Key is not in the vehicle. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the power
switch The Key System Error indicator appears on
the display. It warns of a malfunction with the In-
telligent Key system.It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer.
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HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY FUNCTION
WARNING
• Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those
who use a pacemaker should contact
the electric medical equipment
manufacturer for the possible influ-
ences before use.
• The Intelligent Key transmits radio
waves when the buttons are pressed.
The FAA advises that the radio waves
may affect aircraf t navigation and
communication systems. Do not op-
erate the Intelligent Key while on an
airplane. Make sure the buttons are
not operated unintentionally when
the unit is stored during a flight.
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
system function.
• 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. •
Wetting may damage the Intelligent
Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet,
immediately wipe until it is com-
pletely dry.
• 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 with
a key holder that contains a magnet.
• Do not place the Intelligent Key near
equipment that produces a magnetic
field, such as a TV, audio equipment,
personal computers or cellular
phone.
The remote keyless entry function can op-
erate all door locks using the remote key-
less entry function of the Intelligent Key.
The remote keyless entry function can op-
erate at a distance of approximately 33 f t
(10 m) from the vehicle. The operating dis-
tance depends upon the conditions
around the vehicle.
The remote keyless entry function will not
operate:
• When the Intelligent Key is not within the operational range.
• When the Intelligent Key battery is dis- charged.
LPD2148
1Lockbutton
2Unlockbutton
3Charge port unlockbutton
4Panicbutton
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CAUTION
When locking the doors using the Intel-
ligent Key, be sure not to leave the key
in the vehicle.
Locking doors
1. Place the power switch in the LOCK position.
2. Close all doors.
3. Press the
button on the Intelli-
gent Key.
4. The hazard warning lights flash twice and the horn beeps once.
5. All doors and the rear hatch will be locked.
WARNING
Af ter locking the doors using the Intel-
ligent Key, be sure that the doors have
been securely locked by operating the
door handles. Failure to follow these in-
structions may result in inadvertently
unlocking the doors, which may de-
crease the safety and security of your
vehicle.
Unlocking doors
1. Press thebutton on the Intelligent
Key to unlock the driver’s door.
2. The hazard warning lights flash once.
3. Press the
button again within 1
minute to unlock all doors and rear
hatch.
All doors and rear hatch will be locked au-
tomatically unless one of the following op-
erations is performed within 1 minute af ter
pressing the
button:
• Opening any doors or rear hatch.
• Pushing the power switch.
The interior light illuminates for a period of
time when a door is unlocked and the
room light switch is in the DOOR position.
The light can be turned off without waiting
by performing one of the following opera-
tions:
• Placing the power switch in the ON posi- tion.
• Locking the doors with the Intelligent Key.
• Switching the room light switch to the OFF position.
Opening charge port lid
The charge port lid may be opened by
pressing and holding thebutton.
For additional information, refer to "Open-
ing charge port lid" in this section.
Using panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threat-
ened, you may activate the alarm to call
attention as follows:
1. Press the
button on the Intelligent
Key for more than 1 second.
2. The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for a period of time.
3. The panic alarm stops when: • It has run for a period of time, or
• Any of the buttons on the IntelligentKey is pushed. (Note: The
button
must be pushed for more than 1 sec-
ond.)
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Hazard indicator and horn mode
OperationDOOR LOCKDOOR UNLOCK
Pushing door handle request switch or rear hatch request switch HAZARD -
twice
OUTSIDE CHIME - twice HAZARD -
once
OUTSIDE CHIME - once
Pressing
orbutton HAZARD -
twice
HORN - once HAZARD -
once
HORN - none
Hazard indicator mode
Operation DOOR LOCKDOOR UNLOCK
Pushing door handle request switch or rear hatch request switch HAZARD -
twice
OUTSIDE CHIME - none HAZARD - none
OUTSIDE CHIME - none
Pressing
orbutton HAZARD -
twice
HORN - none HAZARD - none
HORN - none
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