2020 NISSAN LEAF brake

This light illuminates when the AEB with
Pedestrian Detection system is set to OFF
in the vehicle information display.
If the light illuminates when the AEB with
Pedestrian Detection system is on, it may
indicate that the system is unavailable. For
additional information, refer to “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian
Detection” and “Intelligent Forward Colli-
sion Warning (I-FCW)” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
orBrake system
warning light
(yellow)
This light functions for both the coopera-
tive regenerative brake and the electroni-
cally driven intelligent brake systems.
When the power switch is placed in the ON
position or in the READY to drive position,
the light remains illuminated for about 2 or
3 seconds. If the light illuminates at any
other time, it may indicate that the coop-
erative regenerative brake and/or the elec-
tronically driven intelligent brake systems
are not functioning properly. Have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this
service.If the BRAKE warning light (red) also illumi-
nates, stop the vehicle immediately and
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer for this service. For additional
information, refer to “Brake system” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
WARNING
• Pressing the brake pedal when the
power switch position is not in the
ON or READY to drive position and/or
low brake fluid level may increase the
stopping distance and braking will
require greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.
• If the brake fluid level is below the
minimum or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked. It is
recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this
service. •
The cooperative regenerative brake
system may not be working properly
if the brake system warning light illu-
minates when the READY to drive in-
dicator light is ON. If you judge it to be
safe, drive carefully to the nearest
service station for repairs. Otherwise,
have your vehicle towed because
driving could be dangerous.
orBrake warning
light (red)
When the power switch is placed in the ON
position or in the READY to drive position,
the light remains illuminated for about a
few seconds. If the light illuminates at any
other time, it may indicate that the hydrau-
lic brake system is not functioning properly.
If the BRAKE warning light illuminates, stop
the vehicle immediately and have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this
service.
Parking brake indicator
When the power switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on when the park-
ing brake is applied.
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Low brake fluid warning light
When the power switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the light warns of a low brake fluid
level. If this warning light illuminates, the
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning
light and the brake system warning light
(yellow) also illuminate.
If the light illuminates while the power
switch is in the READY to drive position with
the parking brake not applied, stop the ve-
hicle and perform the following items.
1. Check the brake fluid level. If brake fluid isnecessary, add fluid and have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer
for this service. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Brake fluid” in the “Mainte-
nance and do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the warning system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer for this service.WARNING
• Your brake system may not be work-
ing properly if the warning light is on.
Driving could be dangerous. If you
judge the brake system to be safe,
drive carefully to the nearest service
station for repairs. Otherwise, have
your vehicle towed because driving it
could be dangerous.
• Pressing the brake pedal when the
power switch position is not in the
ON or READY to drive position and/or
low brake fluid level may increase the
stopping distance and braking will
require greater pedal effort as well as
pedal travel.
• If the brake fluid level is below the
minimum or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked. It is
recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this
service.orElectronic parking
brake system warning
light (yellow) (if so
equipped)
The electronic parking brake system warn-
ing light function for the electronic braking
brake system. When the power switch is
placed in the ON position, the light illumi-
nates for a few seconds. If the warning light
illuminates at any other time, it may indi-
cate that the electronic parking brake sys-
tem is not function properly. Have the sys-
tem checked immediately. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN cer-
tified LEAF dealer for this service.
Electric shif t control
system warning light
This light illuminates to warn when a mal-
function occurs in the electric shif t control
system. When the master warning light illu-
minates, the chime sounds and the mes-
sage, “When parked apply parking brake”, is
displayed on the vehicle information dis-
play.
When the power switch is in the OFF posi-
tion, the chime sounds continuously. Make
sure the parking brake is applied.
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and your vehicle must be taken to your
nearest NISSAN certified LEAF dealer.
• The supplemental air bag warning lightremains on af ter approximately 7 sec-
onds.
• The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
• The supplemental air bag warning light does not illuminate at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the Supple-
mental Restraint Systems and/or the pre-
tensioners may not function properly.
For additional information, refer to “Supple-
mental restraint system (SRS)” in the “Safety
— Seats, seat belts and supplemental re-
straint system” section of this manual.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning
light is on, it could mean that the front
air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag
and/or pretensioner systems will not
operate in an accident. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer as soon as possible for this ser-
vice.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
For additional information, refer to “Vehicle
information display” in this section.
orElectronic parking
brake indicator
light
When the power switch is placed in the ON
position, the light comes on when the park-
ing brake is applied.
Exterior light
indicator light
This indicator illuminates when the head-
light switch is turned to the AUTO,orposition and the front parking lights,
side marker lights, tail and license plate
lights are on. The indicator turns off when
these lights are turned off.
Front fog light indicator
light (if so equipped)
The front fog indicator light illuminates
when the front fog lights are on. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Fog light switch”
in this section.
Front passenger air bag
status light
The front passenger air bag status light
(located on the center of the instrument
panel) will be lit and the passenger front air
bag and passenger knee airbag will be
turned off depending on how the front pas-
senger seat is being used.
For front passenger air bag status light op-
eration, refer to “NISSAN Advanced Air Bag
System (front seats)” in the “Safety — Seats,
seat belts and supplemental restraint sys-
tem” section of this manual.
High Beam Assist indicator
light
The indicator light illuminates when the
headlights come on while the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position with the high
beam selected. This indicates that the high
beam assist system is operational. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Headlight
beam select” in this section.
High beam indicator light
(blue)
This light illuminates when the headlight
high beam is on and goes out when the low
beam is selected.
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The READY to drive indicator light will turn
off in the following conditions.
• Certain EV system malfunctions.
• The READY to drive indicator light turnsoff immediately before the Li-ion battery
is completely discharged. If the Li-ion bat-
tery becomes completely discharged,
the vehicle must be charged in order to
be driven. For additional information, re-
fer to “Low battery charge indicator” in
this section.
Security
indicator light
This light blinks when the power switch is in
the ACC, OFF or LOCK position. This func-
tion indicates the security system
equipped on the vehicle is operational.
If the security system is malfunctioning,
this light will remain on while the power
switch is in the ON position. For additional
information, refer to “Security systems” in
this section.
Slip indicator light
This indicator light will blink when the VDC
system or the traction control system is
operating, thus alerting that the vehicle is nearing its traction limits. The road surface
may be slippery.
You may feel or hear the system working;
this is normal. The light will blink for a few
seconds af ter the VDC system stops limit-
ing wheel spin.
The indicator light also comes on when
you place the power switch in the ON posi-
tion.
The light will turn off af ter approximately 2
seconds if the system is operational. If the
light does not come on, have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this ser-
vice.
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights
This light flashes when the turn signal
switch lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF indicator light
This light illuminates when the Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) is turned off in the
vehicle information display. This indicates
that the VDC system is not operating. For
additional information, refer to “Vehicle Dy-namic Control (VDC) system” in the “Start-
ing and driving” section of this manual.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a brake pad requires re-
placement, it will make a high pitched
scraping sound when the vehicle is in mo-
tion. This scraping sound will first occur
only when the brake pedal is depressed.
Af ter more wear of the brake pad, the
sound will always be heard even if the
brake pedal is not depressed. Have the
brakes checked as soon as possible if the
warning sound is heard.
Electric shif t control system
reminder chime
If an improper shif t operation is performed,
for safety reasons a chime will sound and
at the same time, depending on the condi-
tions, the operation will be canceled or the
shif t position will switch to the N (Neutral)
position.
For additional information, refer to “Driving
the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
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Key reminder chime
A chime will sound if the driver's side door is
opened while the power switch is pushed
to the ON or ACC position.
Make sure that the power switch is pushed
to the OFF position, and take the Intelligent
Key with you when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
The light reminder chime will sound when
the driver side door is opened with the light
switch in the
orposition, and
the power switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK
position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chime
A chime sounds if the parking brake is set
and the vehicle is driven. The chime will
stop if the parking brake is released or the
vehicle speed returns to zero.
Power switch reminder chime
The power switch reminder chime will
sound when the driver's door is opened
while the power switch is in the ON or READY to drive position. Push the power
switch to the OFF position.
Seat belt warning chime
The seat belt warning chime will sound for
about 6 seconds unless the driver’s seat
belt is securely fastened.
12-volt battery charge
warning chime
If the 12-volt battery charge warning light
illuminates, the chime will sound when a
warning message is displayed in the ve-
hicle information display.
When the chime sounds, immediately stop
the vehicle in a safe location and push the P
(Park) position switch on the shif t lever and
apply the parking brake. The 12-volt battery
charge warning light turns off and the
chime will stop when the parking brake is
applied or the vehicle is placed in the P
(Park) position. Have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service. For
additional information, refer to “12-volt bat-
tery charge warning light” in this section.
The vehicle information display is located
to the lef t of the speedometer. It displays
items such as:
• Battery information
• Energy economy
• Average vehicle speed
• Driving distance
• Driving time
• Cruise control information
• Intelligent Key information
• Indicators and warnings
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
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VDC Setting
The VDC setting menu allows the user to the adjust the VDC settings.
Menu ItemResult
System Allows user to turn the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system on or off.
Driver Assistance
The driver assistance menu allows the user to change the settings for driving, parking, and braking aids.
Menu Item Result
Steering Assist (if so equipped) Allows user to turn the steering assist feature on or off. For additional information, refer to “ProPI-
LOT Assist” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Lane Displays the available lane options.
Lane Departure Warning Allows user to turn the Lane Departure Warning on and off. For additional information, refer to
“Lane Departure Warning (LDW)” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Lane Departure Prevention Allows user to turn the Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) on and off. For additional information,
refer to “Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Blind Spot Displays the available blind spot options.
Blind Spot Warning Allows user to turn the Blind Spot Warning on and off. For additional information, refer to “Blind
Spot Warning” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Blind Spot Intervention Allows user to turn the Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI) on and off. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI)” in the “Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
Side Indicator Brightness Allows user to set the brightness of the side indicator.
Emergency Brake Displays the available emergency brake options.
Front Allows user to turn the emergency brake on and off. For additional information, refer to “Auto-
matic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection” and “Intelligent Forward Collision
Warning (I-FCW)” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Rear Allows user to turn the rear emergency braking system on and off. For additional information,
refer to "Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
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1. Push brake and power switch to drive
2. No Key Detected
3. Key Battery Low
4. EV system operation for discharged In-telligent Key system indicator
5. Door open
6. Low battery charge indicator
7. Driver alert
8. Low outside air temperature
9. Low Washer Fluid (if so equipped)
10. Reminder Turn OFF Headlights
11. Tire Pressure Low — Add Air
12. Cruise control indicator (if so equipped)
13. Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) indica- tors (if so equipped)
14. Shif t to Park
15. Key System Error: See Owner’s Manual
16. Release Parking Brake
17. ProPILOT Assist (if so equipped)/ Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)/
Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI)
indicator 18. Not Available Seat Belt Not Fastened (if
so equipped)
19. Malfunction: See Owner’s Manual
20. Indicators for maintenance
21. Steering Assist indicator (if so equipped)
22. Steering Assist warning (if so equipped)
23. Not Available Front Radar Blocked
24. Unavailable Side Radar Obstruction
25. Not Available Visibility is Impaired (if so equipped)
26. Not Available Bad Weather (if so equipped)
27. Driver Attention Alert Take a Break? (if so equipped)
28. Driver Attention Alert System Fault (if so equipped)
29. Unavailable High Cabin Temperature
30. Not Available Parking Brake On (if so equipped)
31. Not Available Poor Road Conditions (if so equipped)
32. Currently not available (if so equipped) 33. Not Available System Malfunction
34. Press Brake Pedal (if so equipped)
35. Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
indicator
36. Vehicle ahead detection indicator
37. Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
38. Blind Spot Warning (BSW) indicator
39. Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system warning indicator
40. Headlight System Error: See Owner’s Manual (if so equipped)
41. When Parked Apply Parking Brake
42. T/M system malfunction Visit dealer
43. Check position of shif t lever
44. Chassis Control System Error: See Owner’s Manual
45. Press brake pedal to operate e-Pedal switch
46. Rear Door Alert is activated
47. Check Rear Seat For All Articles
48. e-Pedal system failure! Press brake pedal to slow or stop (if so equipped)
49. Parking Sensor
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50. Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’sManual
Push brake and power switch to
drive
This indicator appears while the vehicle is
in the P (Park) position. This indicator
means that the EV system will start when
the power switch is pressed with the brake
pedal depressed.
No Key Detected
This warning appears in either of the fol-
lowing conditions:
No key inside the vehicle:
This warning appears when the door is
closed with the Intelligent Key lef t outside
the vehicle and the power switch in the
ACC or ON position. Make sure that the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.
Unregistered Intelligent Key:
This warning appears when the power
switch is placed in the ON, ACC or READY to
drive position and the Intelligent Key can-
not be recognized by the system. You can-
not place the power switch in the READY to
drive position with an unregistered key. Use
an Intelligent Key that has been registered. For additional information, refer to “NISSAN
Intelligent Key® system” in the “Pre-driving
checks and adjustments” section of this
manual.
Key Battery Low
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the bat-
tery with a new one. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “NISSAN Intelligent Key®
battery replacement” in the “Maintenance
and do-it-yourself ” section of this manual.
EV system operation for
discharged Intelligent Key system
indicator
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power and
when the Intelligent Key system and ve-
hicle are not communicating normally.
If this indicator appears, touch the power
switch with the Intelligent Key while de-
pressing the brake pedal. For additional in-
formation, refer to “NISSAN Intelligent Key®
battery discharge” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
Door open
This warning appears if any of the doors
and/or the rear hatch are open or not
closed securely. The vehicle icon indicates
which door or the rear hatch is open on the
display. Make sure that all of the doors and
the rear hatch are closed.
This warning also appears alternating with
the Shif t to Park warning while the driver's
door is opened with the shif t position in
any position other than the P (Park) posi-
tion. For additional information, refer to
“Shif t to Park” in this section.
Low battery charge indicator
This light illuminates when the available Li-
ion battery charge is getting low. Charge as
soon as it is possible, preferably before the
Li-ion battery available charge gauge
reaches 0%.
NOTE:
The low battery charge indicator turns
off immediately before the Li-ion battery
is completely discharged and the vehicle
will stop. If the Li-ion battery becomes
completely discharged, the vehicle must
be charged in order to be driven.
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