2021 NISSAN LEAF Owner´s Manual

HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Lighting
1Rotate the switch to theposition,
the front parking, tail, license plate, and
instrument panel lights come on.
2Rotate the switch to theposition,
the headlights come on and all the
other lights remain on.
Autolight system
The autolight system allows the headlights
and tail lights to be set so they turn on and
off automatically.
To set the autolight system:
1. Make sure the headlight switch is in the AUTO position
O1.
2. Place the power switch in the ON position.
3. The autolight system automatically turns the headlights and tail lights on
and off. To turn the autolight system off, turn the
switch to the OFF,
orposition.
The autolight system can turn on the
headlights and tail lights automatically
when it is dark and turn off the headlights
when it is light.
For US models: The headlights and tail
lights will also be turned on automatically
at twilight or in rainy weather (when the
windshield wiper is operated continuously).
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Type A (if so equipped)
LIC3241
Type B (if so equipped)
SIC3669
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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If the power switch is placed in the OFF
position and one of the doors is opened
and this condition continues, the head-
lights remain on for 45 seconds.
Automatic headlights off delay
You can keep the headlights on for up to
180 seconds af ter you push the power
switch to OFF and open any door then
close all the doors.
You can adjust the period of the automatic
headlights off delay from 0 seconds (OFF)
to 180 seconds. The factory default setting
is 45 seconds.
NOTE:
For additional information on adjust-
ing the automatic headlights off de-
lay, see “Vehicle information display ”
(P. 2-26).Be sure not to put anything on top of the
photo sensor
O1located on the top of
the instrument panel. The photo sensor
controls the autolight; if it is covered, the
photo sensor reacts as if it is dark and
the headlights will illuminate.Headlight beam select
1To select the low beam, have the lever
in the neutral position as shown and
rotate the switch to the desired posi-
tion. For additional information, see
“Headlight switch” (P. 2-48).
2To select the high beam, push the lever
forward while the switch is in the
position. The high beams will come on
and the high beam indicator (blue)
will illuminate. Pull it back to return to
the low beam.
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3Pulling the lever toward you will flash
the headlight high beam even when
the headlight switch is in the OFF
position.
High Beam Assist
The High Beam Assist system will operate
when the vehicle is driven at speeds of ap-
proximately 19 mph (30 km/h) and above. If
an oncoming vehicle or leading vehicle ap-
pears in front of your vehicle when the
headlight high beam is on, the headlight
will be switched to the low beam
automatically.
WARNING
• The High Beam Assist system is a
convenience but it is not a substitute
for safe driving operation. The driver
should remain alert at all times, en-
sure safe driving practices and
switch the high beams and low beam
manually when necessary.
• The high beam or low beam may not
switch automatically under the fol-
lowing conditions. Switch the high
beam and low beam manually.
– During bad weather (rain, fog,
snow, wind, etc.). –
When a light source similar to a
headlight or tail light is in the vi-
cinity of the vehicle.
– When the headlights of the on-
coming vehicle or the leading ve-
hicle are turned off, when the color
of the light is affected due to for-
eign materials on the lights, or
when the light beam is out of
position.
– When there is a sudden, continu-
ous change in brightness.
– When driving on a road that
passes over rolling hills, or a road
that has level differences.
– When driving on a road with many
curves.
– When a sign or mirror-like surface
is reflecting intense light towards
the front of the vehicle.
– When the container, etc. being
towed by a leading vehicle is re-
flecting intense light.
– When a headlight on your vehicle
is damaged or dirty.
– When the vehicle is leaning at an
angle due to a punctured tire, be-
ing towed, etc. •
The timing of switching the low
beam and high beam may change
under the following situations.
– The brightness of the headlights
of the oncoming vehicle or lead-
ing vehicle.
– The movement and direction of
the oncoming vehicle and the
leading vehicle.
– When only one light on the on-
coming vehicle or the leading ve-
hicle is illuminated.
– When the oncoming vehicle or the
leading vehicle is a two-wheeled
vehicle.
– Road conditions (incline, curve,
the road surface, etc.).
– The number of passengers and
the amount of luggage.
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High Beam Assist operations
To activate the High Beam Assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the AUTO po-
sition
O1and push the lever forwardO2
(high beam position). The High Beam Assist
indicator light in the meter will illuminate
while the headlights are turned on.
If the High Beam Assist indicator light does
not illuminate in the above condition, it may
indicate that the system is not functioning
properly. Have the system checked. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN cer-
tified LEAF dealer for this service.When the vehicle speed lowers to less than
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h), the head-
light remains the low beam.
To turn off the High Beam Assist system,
turn the headlight switch to the
posi-
tion or select the low beam position by
placing the lever in the neutral position.
Ambient image sensor maintenance
The ambient image sensor for the High
Beam Assist system is located above the
inside mirror
O1. To keep the proper opera-
tion of the High Beam Assist system and
prevent a system malfunction, be sure to
observe the following:
• Always keep the windshield clean.
• Do not attach a sticker (including trans- parent material) or install an accessory
near the ambient image sensor.
• Do not strike or damage the areas around the ambient image sensor.
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If the ambient image sensor is damaged
due to an accident, it is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for
this service.
Battery saver system
• When the headlight switch is in theorposition while the power switch
is in the ON position, the lights will auto-
matically turn off 45 seconds af ter the
power switch has been placed in the OFF
position.
• When the headlight switch remains in the
orposition af ter the lights
automatically turn off, the lights will turn
on when the power switch is placed in the
ON position.
CAUTION
• When you turn on the headlight
switch again af ter the lights auto-
matically turn off, the lights will not
turn off automatically. Be sure to turn
the light switch to the OFF position
when you leave the vehicle for ex-
tended periods of time, otherwise
the battery will be discharged. •
Never leave the light switch on when
the power switch is in the OFF, ACC or
ON position for extended periods of
time even if the headlights turn off
automatically.
LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
(DRL) SYSTEM (Type A) (if so
equipped)
The LED portion of the headlights auto-
matically illuminates at 100% intensity
when the power switch is in the READY to
drive position with the parking brake re-
leased. The LED DRL system operates with
the headlight switch in the OFF position.
Turn headlight switch to the
position
for full illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the
power switch is in the READY to drive posi-
tion, the LED DRL system does not operate.
The LED DRL system illuminates once the
parking brake is released. The LED DRL sys-
tem will remain on until the power switch is
pushed to the OFF position.
WARNING
When the LED DRL system is active, tail
lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your
headlights. Failure to do so could cause
an accident injuring yourself and
others.
LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
(DRL) SYSTEM (Type B) (if so
equipped)
The LED DRL automatically illuminate at
100% intensity when the power switch is in
the READY to drive position. The LED Day-
time Running Lights (DRL) operate with the
headlight switch in the OFF position. When
you turn the headlight switch to the
position for full illumination, the LED lights
switch from LED DRL to the park function.
The LED DRL will remain on until the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position.
It is necessary at dusk to turn the headlight
switch ON for interior controls and
switches to illuminate, as those remain
OFF while the switch is in the OFF position.
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WARNING
When the LED DRL system is active, tail
lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your
headlights. Failure to do so could cause
an accident injuring yourself and
others.
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL
Press the “+” button to increase the bright-
ness of the instrument panel lights.
Press the “-” to decrease the brightness of
the instrument panel lights.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Turn signal
O1Move the lever up or down until it
latches to signal the turning direction.
When the turn is completed, the turn signal
cancels automatically.
Lane change signal
O2Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever does
not latch, to signal a lane change. Hold the
lever until the lane change is completed.
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Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever does
not latch, and release the lever. The turn
signal will automatically flash three times.
Choose the appropriate method to signal
a lane change based on road and traffic
conditions.To turn the fog lights on, rotate the head-
light switch to the
position, then ro-
tate the switch to theposition. To turn
them off, rotate the switch to the OFF
position.
The headlights must be on for the fog
lights to operate. To sound the horn, push the center pad
area of the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system.
Tampering with the supplemental
front air bag system may result in seri-
ous personal injury.
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FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped) HORN
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To turn on the ECO mode, push the ECO
switch. The ECO mode indicator appears
on the vehicle information display.
To turn off the ECO mode, push the ECO
switch again. The ECO mode indicator will
turn off.
For additional information, see “ECO mode”
(P. 5-152).The front seats and the rear outboard
seats (if so equipped) can be warmed by
built-in heaters. The switches, located on
the center console and at the side of the
front passenger seatback, can be operated
independently of each other.
1. Place the power switch in the ON
position.
2. Push the LO or HI position of the switch, as desired, depending on the tempera-
ture. The indicator light in the switch will
illuminate. 3. To turn off the heater, return the switch
to the level position. Make sure the indi-
cator light goes off.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and
off. The indicator light will remain on as long
as the switch is on.
When the vehicle’s interior is warmed, or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn
the switch off.
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Front
LIC2498
Rear
ECO SWITCH HEATED SEAT SWITCHES (if so
equipped)
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