2021 NISSAN LEAF ABS

Warning/Indicator
light (red) Name Page
12-volt battery
charge warning
light 2-15
orBrake warning
light
2-16
Electric shif t con-
trol system warn-
ing light 2-17
or
Electronic parking
brake indicator
light (if so
equipped)2-17
Warning/
Indicator
light (red) Name Page
Master warning
light
2-18
Seat belt warning
light2-18
Security indicator
light2-18
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-18
Warning/
Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
orAnti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
warning light
2-19
Approaching Ve-
hicle Sound for
Pedestrians (VSP)
OFF system
warning light2-19
Automatic Emer-
gency Braking
(AEB) with Pedes-
trian Detection
system warning
light2-19
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Illustrated table of contents0-11

Warning/Indicator light (red)Warning/Indicator light (yellow) Warning/Indicator light (other)
12-volt battery charge warning lightorAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightExterior light indicator light (green)
orBrake warning lightApproaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestri-
ans (VSP) OFF system warning lightFront fog light indicator light (green) (if so
equipped)
Electric shif t control system warning lightAutomatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection system warning lightHigh Beam Assist indicator light (green)
orElectronic parking brake indi-
cator light (if so equipped)orBrake system warning lightHigh beam indicator light (blue)
Master warning lightElectric Vehicle (EV) system warning lightPlug-in indicator light (green)
Seat belt warning lightorElectronic parking brake sys-
tem warning light (if so
equipped)READY to drive indicator light (green)
Security indicator lightFront passenger air bag status lightTurn signal/hazard indicator lights (green)
Supplemental air bag warning lightLow tire pressure warning light
Master warning light
WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
2-14Instruments and controls

orAnti-lock
Braking System
(ABS) warning
light
When the power switch is in the ON or
READY to drive position, the Anti-lock Brak-
ing System (ABS) warning light illuminates
and then turns off. This indicates the ABS is
operational.
If the ABS warning light illuminates while
the power switch is in the READY to drive
position, or while driving, it may indicate the
ABS is not functioning properly. Have the
system checked. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for
this service.
If an ABS malfunction occurs, the anti-lock
function is turned off. The brake system
then operates normally, but without anti-
lock assistance. For additional information,
see “Brake system” (P. 5-156).
Approaching Vehicle
Sound for Pedestrians
(VSP) system OFF
warning light
The Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedes-
trians (VSP) system OFF warning light is
located on the instrument panel.
This light comes on if there is a malfunction
in the VSP system.
If the VSP system OFF warning light illumi-
nates while the power switch is in the ON
position, or in the READY to drive position, it
may indicate the VSP system is not func-
tioning properly. Have the system checked.
It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service.
For additional information, see “Approach-
ing Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians (VSP)
system” (P. EV-26).
Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection
system warning light
This light comes on when the power switch
is placed in the ON position. It turns off af ter
the EV system is started. 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, see “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian
Detection” (P. 5-123) and “Intelligent Forward
Collision Warning (I-FCW)” (P. 5-137).
orBrake system
warning light
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.
Instruments and controls2-19

AEB with Pedestrian Detection system
limitations................................. 5-127
System temporarily unavailable ............5-129
System malfunction ........................ 5-130
System maintenance ......................5-130
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) .................5-132
RAB system operation ......................5-133
Turning the RAB system on/off .............5-134
RAB system limitations .....................5-135
System malfunction ........................ 5-136
System maintenance ......................5-137
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW) . . 5-137 I-FCW System operation ....................5-138
Turning the I-FCW system on/off ...........5-140
I-FCW system limitations ...................5-141
System temporarily unavailable ............5-146
System malfunction ........................ 5-147
System maintenance ......................5-147
Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA) (if so
equipped) ..................................... 5-149
I-DA system operation .....................5-149
How to enable/disable the I-DA system ....5-150
I-DA system limitations .....................5-150
ECO Mode ..................................... 5-152
Increasing power economy ...................5-152ECO drive report
.............................. 5-153
Parking/parking on hills .......................5-154
Power steering system ........................5-156
Brake system ................................. 5-156
Brake precautions .......................... 5-156
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .............5-158
Brake Assist ................................ 5-159
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ........5-159
Chassis control ............................... 5-161
Intelligent Trace Control ....................5-162
Intelligent Ride Control .....................
5-162
R

ear sonar system (RSS) (if so equipped) ......5-163
System operation .......................... 5-164
How to enable/disable the rear sonar
system ..................................... 5-166
Sonar limitations ........................... 5-167
System temporarily unavailable ............5-167
System maintenance ......................5-167
Hill start assist system ........................5-168
Cold weather driving .......................... 5-169
Freeing a frozen door lock ..................5-169
Antifreeze .................................. 5-169
12-volt battery .............................. 5-169
Draining of coolant water ..................5-169

–When rain, snow or dirt adheres to
the windshield in front of the lane
camera unit.
– When the headlights are not
bright due to dirt on the lens or if
the aiming is not adjusted
properly.
– When strong light enters the lane
camera unit (for example, the light
directly shines on the front of the
vehicle at sunrise or sunset).
– When a sudden change in bright-
ness occurs (for example, when
the vehicle enters or exits a tunnel
or under a bridge).
While the I-LI system is operating, you may
hear a sound of brake operation. This is
normal and indicates that the I-LI system is
operating properly.SYSTEM TEMPORARILY
UNAVAILABLE
Condition A:
The warning and assist functions of the I-LI
system are not designed to work under the
following conditions:
• When you operate the lane change signal and change the traveling lanes in the di-
rection of the signal. (The I-LI system will
be deactivated for approximately 2 sec-
onds af ter the lane change signal is
turned off.)
• When the vehicle speed lowers to less than approximately 37 mph (60 km/h).
Af ter the above conditions have finished
and the necessary operating conditions
are satisfied, the warning and assist func-
tions will resume.
Condition B:
The assist function of the I-LI system is not
designed to work under the following con-
ditions (warning is still functional):
• When the brake pedal is depressed.
• When the steering wheel is turned as far as necessary for the vehicle to change
lanes.
• When the vehicle is accelerated during I-LI system operation. • When the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
approach warning occurs.
• When the hazard warning flashers are operated.
• When driving on a curve at high speed.
Af ter the above conditions have finished
and the necessary operating conditions
are satisfied, the I-LI system application of
the brakes will resume.
Condition C:
If the following messages appear in the
vehicle information display, a chime will
sound and the I-LI system will be turned off
automatically.
• “Not Available - Poor Road Conditions”: When the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system (except Traction Control System
[TCS] function) or ABS operates.
• “Currently not available”: When the VDC system is turned off.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist,
turn off the I-LI system. Push the ProPILOT
Assist switch (models with ProPILOT Assist)
or dynamic driver assistance switch (mod-
els without ProPILOT Assist) to turn the I-LI
system back on.
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• If the driver activates the turn signalbefore a vehicle enters the detection
zone, the side indicator light will flash
but no chime will sound when the
other vehicle is detected.
• I-BSI will not operate or will stop oper- ating and only a warning chime will
sound under the following conditions:– When the brake pedal is depressed.
– When the vehicle is accelerated dur- ing I-BSI system operation.
– When steering quickly.
– When the ICC, I-FCW or AEB with Pe- destrian Detection warnings sound.
– When the hazard warning flashers are operated.
– When driving on a curve at a high speed.
SYSTEM TEMPORARILY
UNAVAILABLE
Under the following conditions, a chime will
sound, the following message will appear
in the vehicle information display and the
I-BSI system will be turned off automati-
cally. The I-BSI system will not be available
until the conditions no longer exist.
• “Not available Poor Road Conditions”
• When the VDC system (except TCS func-tion) or ABS operates. • “Currently not available”
• When the VDC system is turned off.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist,
push the ProPILOT Assist switch (models
with ProPILOT Assist) or the dynamic driver
assistance switch (models without ProPI-
LOT Assist) again to turn the I-BSI system
back on.
When radar blockage is detected, the I-BSI
system will be turned off automatically, a
chime will sound and the “Unavailable: Side
Radar Obstruction” warning message will
appear in the vehicle information display.
The I-BSI system is not available until the
conditions no longer exist. For additional
information, see “System maintenance”
(P. 5-56).
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist,
turn the I-BSI system on again. If the “Un-
available: Side Radar Obstruction” warning
message appears even af ter the I-BSI sys-
tem is turned on again, stop the vehicle in a
safe location, place the vehicle in the P
(Park) position and turn the EV system off.
Check for and remove objects obscuring
the radar sensors on the rear bumper, and
restart the EV system.
If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight
under high temperature conditions (over
approximately 104°F (40°C)) and then the
I-BSI system is turned on, the I-BSI system
may be deactivated automatically. The
“Unavailable: High Cabin Temperature”
warning message will appear in the vehicle
information display.
Action to take:
When the interior temperature is reduced,
push the ProPILOT Assist switch (models
with ProPILOT Assist) or the dynamic driver
assistance switch (models without ProPI-
LOT Assist) again to turn the I-BSI system
back on.
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
When the I-BSI system malfunctions, it will
be turned off automatically, a chime will
sound, and the “Not available System Mal-
function” warning message with the BSW
indicator (orange) will appear in the vehicle
information display.
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VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE DISTANCE
CONTROL MODE LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations
for the ICC system. Failure to operate
the vehicle in accordance with these
system limitations could result in seri-
ous injury or death.
• The ICC system is primarily intended
for use on straight, dry, open roads
with light traffic. It is not advisable to
use the ICC system in city traffic or
congested areas.
• The ICC system will not adapt auto-
matically to road conditions. This
system should be used in evenly
flowing traffic. Do not use the system
on roads with sharp curves, or on icy
roads, in heavy rain or in fog. •
As there is a performance limit to the
distance control function, never rely
solely on the ICC system. This system
does not correct careless, inattentive
or absentminded driving, or over-
come poor visibility in rain, fog, or
other bad weather. Decelerate the
vehicle speed by depressing the
brake pedal, depending on the dis-
tance to the vehicle ahead and the
surrounding circumstances in order
to maintain a safe distance between
vehicles.
• If the vehicle ahead comes to a stop,
the vehicle decelerates to a standstill
within the limitations of the system.
The system will cancel once it judges
that the vehicle has come to a stand-
still and sound a warning chime. To
prevent the vehicle from moving, the
driver must depress the brake pedal.
• Always pay attention to the opera-
tion of the vehicle and be ready to
manually control the proper follow-
ing distance. The ICC system may not
be able to maintain the selected dis-
tance between vehicles (following
distance) or selected vehicle speed
under some circumstances. •
The system may not detect the ve-
hicle in front of you in certain road or
weather conditions. To avoid acci-
dents, never use the ICC system un-
der the following conditions:
– On roads where the traffic is heavy
or there are sharp curves
– On slippery road surfaces such as
on ice or snow, etc.
– During bad weather (rain, fog,
snow, etc.)
– When rain, snow or dirt adhere to
the bumper around the distance
sensor
– On steep downhill roads (the ve-
hicle may go beyond the set ve-
hicle speed and frequent braking
may result in overheating the
brakes)
– On repeated uphill and downhill
roads
– When traffic conditions make it
difficult to keep a proper distance
between vehicles because of fre-
quent acceleration or
deceleration
– Interference by other radar
sources.
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• When the parking brake is applied
• When the VDC operates (including thetraction control system)
• When a wheel slips
When the system is not operating properly,
the chime sounds and the color of the
cruise indicator will change to orange.
Action to take
If the color of the cruise indicator changes
to orange, stop the vehicle in a safe place
and place the shif t lever in the P (Park) po-
sition. Turn the EV system off, restart the EV
system, resume driving, and then perform
the setting again.
If it is not possible to set or the indicator
stays on, it may indicate that the system
is malfunctioning. Although the vehicle
is still drivable under normal conditions,
have the vehicle checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN certified
LEAF dealer for this service.WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions for proper use of the ProPI-
LOT Assist system could result in seri-
ous injury or death.
• ProPILOT Assist is not a self-driving
system. Within the limits of its capa-
bilities, as described in this manual, it
helps the driver with certain driving
activities.
• The ProPILOT Assist system is not a
replacement for proper driving pro-
cedures and is not designed to cor-
rect careless, inattentive or absent-
minded driving. ProPILOT Assist will
not always steer the vehicle to keep it
in the lane. The ProPILOT Assist sys-
tem is not designed to prevent loss of
control. It is the driver’s responsibility
to stay alert, drive safely, keep the
vehicle in the traveling lane, and be in
control of the vehicle at all times. •
There are limitations to the ProPILOT
Assist system capability. The ProPI-
LOT Assist system does not function
in all driving, traffic, weather, and
road conditions. It is the driver’s re-
sponsibility to stay alert, drive safely,
keep the vehicle in the traveling lane,
and be in control of the vehicle at all
times.
• The ProPILOT Assist system is only an
aid to assist the driver and is not a
collision warning or avoidance
device.
• The ProPILOT Assist system is for
highway use only and is not intended
for city driving. Failure to apply the
brake or steer the vehicle when nec-
essary may result in a serious
accident.
• Always observe posted speed limits
and do not set the speed over them.
• Never take your hands off the steer-
ing wheel when driving. Always keep
your hands on the steering wheel
and drive your vehicle safely.
• Never unfasten your safety belt
when using ProPILOT Assist. Doing so
automatically cancels the ProPILOT
Assist system.
PROPILOT ASSIST (if so equipped)
Starting and driving5-91