2020 NISSAN LEAF key

LOCKING WITH KEY (driver’s side
only)
To lock the door using the mechanical key,
turn the key toward the front of the vehicle
O1. This will lock all doors and will not acti-
vate the security system. To arm the secu-
rity system, press the
button on the
Intelligent Key.
To unlock the corresponding door using
the mechanical key, turn the key toward
the rear of the vehicle
O2. This will only un-
lock the corresponding door and will not
disarm the security system. For additional information, refer to “Security
systems” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual
LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB
To lock the door without the key, move the
inside lock knob to the lock position
O1
then close the door.
To unlock, move the inside lock knob to the
unlock position
O2.
When locking the door without a key, be
sure not to leave the key inside the ve-
hicle.
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Driver's side
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LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
Operating the power door lock switch will
lock or unlock all the doors. The switches
are located on the driver’s and front pas-
senger’s door armrests.
To lock the doors, push the power door lock
switch to the lock position
O1.
When locking the door this way, be sure
not to leave the key inside the vehicle.
To unlock the doors, push the power door
lock switch to the unlock position
O2.
Lockout protection
When the power door lock switch is moved
to the lock position while any door is open,
all doors will unlock automatically and a
chime will sound af ter the door is closed.
This function help to prevent the Intelligent
Key from being accidentally locked inside
the vehicle.
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS
• All doors lock automatically when the ve- hicle speed reaches 15 mph (24 km/h).
• All doors unlock automatically when the power switch is placed in the OFF
position.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
Child safety rear door locks help prevent
the rear doors from being opened acciden-
tally, especially when small children are in
the vehicle.
When the levers are in the lock position
O1, the rear doors can be opened only
from the outside.
To disengage, move the levers to the un-
lock position
O2.
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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.
The Intelligent Key system can operate all
the door and the rear hatch locks by using
the remote control function or pushing the
request switch on the vehicle without tak-
ing the key out from a pocket or purse. The
operating environment and/or conditions
may affect the Intelligent Key system op-
eration.
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 vehicle.
• 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 broad-
casting station.
• When in possession of wireless equip- ment, such as a cellular phone, trans-
ceiver 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
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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.
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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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12-VOLT BATTERY SAVER SYSTEM
When all the following conditions are met
for a period of time, the battery saver sys-
tem will cut off the power supply to prevent
12-volt battery discharge.
• The power switch is in the ACC or ONposition,
• All doors are closed, and
• The vehicle is in the P (Park) position.
WARNING SIGNALS
To help prevent the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly by erroneous operation of
the Intelligent Key listed on the following
chart or to help prevent the vehicle from
being stolen, chime or beep sounds inside
and outside the vehicle and a warning dis-
plays in the vehicle information display.
When a chime or beep sounds or the warn-
ing displays, be sure to check the vehicle
and Intelligent Key. For additional information, refer to the
”Troubleshooting guide” in this section and
“Vehicle information display” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this manual.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Verif y the location of all Intelligent Keys that
are programmed for the vehicle. If another
Intelligent Key is in range or inside the ve-
hicle, the vehicle system may respond dif-
ferently than expected.
Symptom
Possible causeAction to take
When opening the driver’s door
to get out of the vehicle The inside warning chime sounds continu-
ously. The power switch is pushed to the OFF
position while the driver's door is open.
Close the driver's door.
The power switch is in the ACC posi-
tion. Push the power switch to the OFF posi-
tion then close the driver's door.
When closing the door af ter
getting out of the vehicle The No Key Detected warning appears on
the display, the outside chime sounds
three times and the inside warning chime
sounds for a few seconds.
The power switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Push the power switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
The Rear Door Alert warning message ap-
pears on the display, the horn sounds three
times twice, or a Check Rear Seat for All Ar-
ticles warning appears on the display. The Rear Door Alert (if so equipped) is
activated.
Check the back seat for all articles, press
the ENTER button to clear the Rear Door
Alert (if so equipped) warning message.
The outside chime sounds continuously. The power switch is in the ACC or OFF
position, the electric shif t control sys-
tem has malfunctioned and the ve-
hicle cannot be placed in the P (Park)
position when the parking brake is not
applied.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
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