2020 NISSAN LEAF warning

(GAWR) for your vehicle. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Measure-
ment of weights” in this section.
Also check tires for proper inflation
pressures. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Tire and Loading Infor-
mation label” in this section.
LOADING TIPS
• The GVW must not exceed theGVWR or GAWR.
• Do not load the front and rear axle to the GAWR. Doing so will exceed
the GVWR.
WARNING
• Properly secure all cargo with
ropes or straps to help prevent
it from sliding or shif ting. Do
not place cargo higher than the
seatbacks. In a sudden stop or
collision, unsecured cargo
could cause personal injury. •
Do not load your vehicle any
heavier than the GVWR or the
maximum front and rear
GAWRs. If you do, parts of your
vehicle can break, tire damage
could occur, or it can change
the way your vehicle handles.
This could result in loss of con-
trol and cause personal injury.
• Overloading not only can
shorten the life of your vehicle
and the tire, but can cause un-
safe vehicle handling and lon-
ger braking distances. This
may cause a premature tire
failure, which could result in a
serious accident and personal
injury. Failures caused by over-
loading are not covered by the
vehicle’s warranty.
MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS
Secure loose items to prevent
weight shif ts that could affect the
balance of your vehicle. When the ve-
hicle is loaded, drive to a scale and
weigh the front and the rear wheels
separately to determine axle loads.
Individual axle loads should not ex-
ceed either of the Gross Axle Weight
Ratings (GAWR). The total of the axle
loads should not exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These
ratings are given on the vehicle cer-
tification label. If weight ratings are
exceeded, move or remove items to
bring all weights below the ratings.
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TRACTION AA, A, B AND C
The traction grades, from highest to low-
est, are AA, A, B and C. Those grades repre-
sent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pave-
ment as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include ac-
celeration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
TEMPERATURE A, B AND C
The temperature grades A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to
the generation of heat and its ability to dis-
sipate heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature
can cause the material of the tire to degen-
erate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of per-
formance which all passenger car tires
must meet under the Federal Motor Ve- hicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and
A represent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel than the mini-
mum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, under-inflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat build-up and
possible tire failure. For USA
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the Na-
tional Highway Traffic Safety Admin-
istration (NHTSA) in addition to noti-
f ying NISSAN.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints,
it may open an investigation, and if it
finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a re-
call and remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you,
your dealer, or NISSAN.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);
go to http://www.safercar.gov; or
write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
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10 Index
1
12-volt battery.................8-12
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).....5-159Additional data recording (on vehicles
equipped with optional
ProPILOT Assist)
...............9-20Advanced air bag system.........1-49Air bag systemAdvanced air bag system........1-49Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system.....1-58Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system.....1-58Air bag warning labels............1-62Air bag warning light.........1-62, 2-21Air bag warning light,
supplemental..............1-62, 2-21Air conditionerAir conditioner specification label. . .9-9Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations.......9-3AlarmHowtostopalarm
(refer to, vehicle security system)
. . .2-44Alcohol, drugs and driving..........5-9Antenna................... .4-43
Antifreeze...................5-169Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).....5-159Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light.......................2-16Appearance care
Exterior appearance care.........7-2Interior appearance care.........7-4At home af ter driving...........EV-21Audible reminders..............2-24Autolight switch...............2-49Autolight system...............2-49Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . . .3-25Automatic climate control
(models with Navigation System). . . .4-35Automatic climate control
(models without Navigation System). .4-32Automatic door locks.............3-6Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection...........5-125Avoiding collision and rollover........5-7
B
Battery.....................8-2212-volt battery...............8-12Battery saver system..........2-53Li-ion battery.............EV-2, 2-7Li-ion battery available charge
gauge.................... .2-9Li-ion battery temperature gauge. . .2-7
Battery replacement
Key fob...................8-22Before driving your vehicle
(models with navigation system). . . .EV-15Before starting system...........5-14Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI).......5-47Blind Spot Warning (BSW)..........5-37Booster seats................ .1-39Brake...............5-19,5-20,8-17Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-159Brake fluid.................8-10Brake system...............5-157BRAKE system warning light
(yellow)....................2-17BRAKE warning light (red)........2-17Parking brake operation.........5-20Brake fluid...................8-10Brake precautions.............5-157Brake system................5-157BRAKE system warning light (yellow). . .2-17BRAKE warning light (red)..........2-17Brightness control
Instrument panel.............2-54Bulb replacement...........8-24,8-25
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2Care of wheels.................7-3

EVSE
(Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment). . .CH-11EV system...................EV-2EV unique information...........EV-24Extended storage switch..........8-22
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)......................6-2Flat tire..................... .6-3Flat towing...................9-14Floor mat cleaning...............7-5Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-10Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants................9-2Coolant................... .8-8Reduction gear fluid............8-10Windshield-washer fluid..........8-11F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. . . .9-8Fog lights
Bulb replacement.............8-25Fog light switch................2-55Front and rear sonar system.......5-163Front passenger air bag status light. . .1-52Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system.......1-58Fuses.......................8-18Fusible links..................8-20
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.........2-71,2-73,2-74,2-75GaugeDriving range................ .2-9Li-ion battery available charge gauge.2-9Li-ion battery temperature gauge. . . .2-7Odometer.................. .2-6Power meter.................2-8Speedometer................2-6General maintenance.............8-2Glove box................... .2-62
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Headlights...................8-25Bulb replacement.............8-25Headlight switch..............2-49Head restraints
Headrests...................1-7Heated seats................. .2-56Heated seat switches............2-56Heated steering wheel............2-57Heated steering wheel switch.......2-57Heater......................4-28High voltage precautions..........EV-8Hill start....................5-168Hill start assist................5-168Home charge.................CH-9HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver.........2-71,2-73,2-74,2-75
Hood release..................3-18Horn...................... .2-55How to normal charge...........CH-9How to quick charge.......CH-35, CH-38How to trickle charge............CH-11
I
If the Li-ion battery becomes completely
discharged...................6-12Immediate charge.........CH-48, 2-58Immediate charge switch.....CH-48, 2-58Immobilizer system..........2-44, 5-14Indicator lights.................2-22Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)
...................2-14Indicators for maintenance.........2-38Indicators for operation...........2-33Infants......................1-19Inside automatic anti-glare mirror. . . .3-25Instrument brightness control.......2-54Instrument panel dimmer switch.....2-54Intelligent Around View Monitor (I-AVM). .4-11Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (for vehicles
without ProPILOT Assist)...........5-69Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA).....5-150Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW).....................5-139Intelligent Key battery............8-22Intelligent Key system
Key operation................3-10Remote keyless entry operation. . . .3-14
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Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)......5-31Intelligent Ride Control...........5-162Intelligent Trace Control..........5-162Interior light replacement..........8-26Interior lights..................2-69ISOFIX child restraints.............1-23
J
Jump starting.................6-10
K
Key fob battery replacement........8-22Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)
.......3-14KeysFor Intelligent Key system.........3-2Keys, For Intelligent Key system.......3-7
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels..........1-62Air conditioner specification label. . . .9-9Emission control information label. . .9-8F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. .9-8Motor serial number............9-8Tire and Loading Information
label.................. .8-31, 9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate......................9-7Lane Departure Warning (LDW).......5-26LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System...............1-23License plate, Installing front license
plate....................... .9-9Light
Air bag warning light........1-62, 2-21Bulb replacement.........8-24,8-25Ceiling light.................2-70Fog light bulb replacement.......8-25Fog light switch..............2-55Headlights..................8-25Headlights bulb replacement......8-25Headlight switch..............2-49Indicator lights...............2-22Interior lights................2-69Low tire pressure warning light.....2-19Map lights................. .2-69Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-14Warning lights................2-15Lights, Exterior and interior light
replacement..................8-26Li-ion battery...............EV-2, 2-7Li-ion battery available charge gauge. . .2-9Li-ion battery status check........CH-49Li-ion battery temperature gauge......2-7Li-ion battery warmer............EV-5Loading information
(Refer to vehicle loading information). . .9-10Lock
Automatic door lock............3-6
Child safety rear door lock.........3-6Door locks................. .3-4Power door locks...........3-4, 3-6Rear hatch lock...............3-19Low tire pressure warning light.......2-19Low tire pressure warning system
(Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS))
..................... .5-4
M
Maintenance
12-volt battery...............8-12General maintenance...........8-2Indicators for maintenance.......2-38Inside the vehicle..............8-3Maintenance precautions.........8-5Maintenance requirements........8-2Outside the vehicle.............8-2Seat belt maintenance..........1-17Map lights.................. .2-69Mechanical key (Intelligent Key system). .3-3Meters and gauges
Instrument brightness control.....2-54MirrorAutomatic anti-glare inside mirror. . .3-25Outside mirrors..............3-26Vanity mirror................3-25Motor...................... .9-5Before starting system..........5-14Starting the traction motor.......5-15Motor compartment..............8-7Motor serial number..............9-8
10-4Index

Road accident precautions.........EV-9Roadside assistance program........6-2Rollover......................5-7Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system.......1-58
S
SafetyChild safety rear door lock.........3-6Child seat belts...............1-18Reporting safety defects.........9-15Scene guideAt home af ter driving..........EV-21Before driving your vehicle
(models with navigation system). . .EV-15Charging the Li-ion battery......EV-12Driving the vehicle............EV-18Parking the vehicle...........EV-20Starting your vehicle...........EV-17Seat beltChild safety.................1-18Infants....................1-19Injured person................1-13Larger children...............1-19Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-10Pregnant women..............1-13Rear center seat belt............1-16Seat belt cleaning..............7-6Seat belt extenders.............1-17Seat belt maintenance..........1-17Seat belts...................1-10Seat belts with pretensioners......1-61
Seat belt warning light..........2-21Shoulder belt height adjustment. . . .1-16Small children................1-19Three-point type..............1-13Seats........................1-2Heated seats................2-56Security system................2-43Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start.........2-44, 5-14Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), EV system start.......2-44, 5-14Servicing climate control..........4-43Shif tingElectric shif t control system.......5-15Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-16Shoulder belt height adjustment, For front
seats.......................1-16Speedometer................. .2-6Stability control................5-160Starting
Before starting system..........5-14Jump starting................6-10Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Push starting................6-13Starting the traction motor.......5-15Status light, Front passenger air bag. . .1-52Steering
Heated steering wheel..........2-57Power steering system.........5-156Tilt steering column............3-23Stopping the vehicle..............6-5Storage.................... .2-61Stowing golf bags...............2-66
Sunglasses holder..............2-63Sun visors....................3-24Supplemental air bag warning labels. . .1-62Supplemental air bag warning
light....................1-62, 2-21Supplemental restraint system
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system
................... .1-43Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). . .1-43Switch
Autolight switch..............2-49ECO switch................ .2-55Fog light switch..............2-55Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Headlight switch..............2-49Immediate charge switch. . .CH-48, 2-58Instrument brightness control.....2-54Power door lock switch........3-4, 3-6Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch................... .2-48Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-47Turn signal switch.............2-54Wiper and washer switch........2-46
T
Telematic Control Unit Gen2K........9-18Telematics overview.............9-16Temperature
Li-ion battery temperature gauge. . . .2-7Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start...............2-44, 5-14
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Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
traction motor start..........2-44, 5-14Tilt steering column..............3-23TireFlat tire................... .6-3Low tire pressure warning system. . .5-4Tire and Loading Information
label...................8-31, 9-9Tire chains.................8-36Tire dressing.................7-4Tire pressure................8-32Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)................. .5-4, 6-3Tire rotation.................8-37Types of tires................8-35Uniform tire quality grading.......9-14Wheels and tires..............8-28Wheel/tire size................9-5Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.....2-19Tonneau cover................ .2-65To p
Tether strap child restraints.......1-25Top tether strap child restraint.......1-25TowingFlat towing..................9-14Tow truck towing..............6-13Trailer towing................9-14Towing a trailer.................9-14TPMS, Tire Pressure Monitoring System. .5-4Traction motorTraction motor serial number......9-8
TransceiverHomeLink® Universal
Transceiver
.......2-71,2-73,2-74,2-75Transmitter, With Intelligent Key system
(Refer to Intelligent Key system)......3-14Trickle charge................CH-11Turn signal switch...............2-54Type of charge and how to charge the Li-ion
battery.................... .CH-5
U
Underbody cleaning..............7-3Uniform tire quality grading.........9-14Unplugged status.............CH-49USB/iPod® Charging Ports.........4-43
V
Vanity mirror..................3-25Vehicle
Dimensions and weights.........9-6Loading information............9-10Security system..............2-43Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.....................5-160Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate........................9-7Vehicle immobilizer system.....2-44, 5-14Vehicle information display.....2-25,2-26Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine
start
................... .2-44, 5-14
Vents.......................4-27Visors......................3-24
W
Warning
Air bag warning light........1-62, 2-21Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Indicators for operation.........2-33Low tire pressure warning light.....2-19Supplemental air bag warning
light.................. .1-62, 2-21Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)..................5-4, 6-3Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-14Warning lights................2-15Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders....................2-14Audible reminders.............2-14Indicator lights...............2-14Warning lights................2-14Warning light
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light
......................2-16BRAKE warning light (red).........2-17BRAKE warning light (yellow).......2-17Seat belt warning light..........2-21Warning lights.................2-14Washer switchRear window wiper and washer
switches
.................. .2-47Wiper and washer switch........2-46
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