2021 NISSAN LEAF steering wheel adjustment

• When it is cold, use the steering wheelheater in substitution for the heater/air
conditioner. The steering wheel heater
consumes less power than the heater/
air conditioner.
• Release the accelerator pedal to slow down and do not apply the brakes when
traffic and road conditions allow.– – This vehicle is equipped with a regen-
erative brake system. The primary pur-
pose of the regenerative brake system
is to provide some power to recharge
the Li-ion battery and extend driving
range. A secondary benefit is “engine
braking” that operates based on Li-ion
battery conditions. In the D (Drive) posi-
tion, when the accelerator is released,
the regenerative brake system pro-
vides some deceleration and some
power to the Li-ion battery.
LI-ION BATTERY LIFE
The Li-ion battery's ability to hold a charge,
like all batteries, decreases with battery
age and usage which results in decreased
vehicle range when compared to the ve-
hicle range when the vehicle was new. This
is normal and expected, and does not indi-
cate a malfunction of the vehicle or Li-ion
battery. The Li-ion battery's ability to hold a charge
can be affected by how you drive the ve-
hicle, store the vehicle, how you charge the
Li-ion battery and Li-ion battery tempera-
ture during vehicle operation and charging.
To maximize the battery's useful life, use
the following driving and charging habits
where possible:
• Avoid exposing a vehicle to extreme am-
bient temperatures for extended periods.
•
Avoid storing a vehicle in temperatures be-
low −13°F (−25°C) for more than seven days.
• Avoid leaving your vehicle for more than 14 days where the Li-ion battery available
charge gauge reaches a zero or near zero
(state of charge).
• Allow the vehicle and Li-ion battery to cool down af ter use before charging.
• Park/store your vehicle in cool locations out of direct sunlight and away from heat
sources.
• Avoid sustained high battery tempera- tures (caused, for example, by exposure
to very high ambient temperatures or ex-
tending highway driving with multiple
quick charges [if so equipped]).
• Use the normal charging or trickle charg- ing methods to charge the Li-ion battery
and minimize the use of public Fast
Charge or Quick Charger. • Moderate driving.
• Use of ECO mode.
• Do not operate the charging timer re-
peatedly while the charge connector is
connected to the vehicle af ter the Li-ion
battery charging is completed. Doing so
may discharge the 12-volt battery.
• The power of the Li-ion battery can be checked on the Li-ion battery available
charge gauge. For additional information,
see “Li-ion battery available charge
gauge” (P. 2-9).LI-ION BATTERY MAINTENANCE
In addition to the regular maintenance rec-
ommended by NISSAN, the LEAF requires
some special Li-ion battery inspections.
• For additional information, refer to theNISSAN Warranty Information Booklet for
significant limitations, exclusions and
possible voiding of your warranty result-
ing from failure to have these necessary
inspections, repairs and/or adjustments
performed.
• For a detailed explanation of the Li-ion battery inspection and intervals, see
“Maintenance and schedules”.
EV OverviewEV-23

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys.............................................3-2NISSAN Intelligent Key® .......................3-2
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys..........................................3-3
Doors ...........................................3-4
Locking with key .............................3-5
Locking with inside lock knob ................3-5
Locking with power door lock switch .........3-6
Automatic door locks ........................3-6
Child safety rear door lock ....................3-6
NISSAN Intelligent Key® system .................. 3-7
Operating range .............................3-8
Door locks/unlocks precaution ...............3-9
NISSAN Intelligent Key® Operation ............3-9
How to use the remote keyless entry
function ..................................... 3-12
12-volt battery saver system ................3-16
Warning signals ............................. 3-16Troubleshooting guide
......................3-16
Hood ........................................... 3-18
Rear hatch ..................................... 3-19
Secondary rear hatch release ...............3-19
Charge port lid ................................. 3-20
Opening charge port lid .....................3-20
Charge port cap ............................ 3-22
Steering wheel ................................. 3-22
Tilt and telescopic operation ................3-23
Sun visors ...................................... 3-23
Vanity mirrors ............................... 3-24
Mirrors ......................................... 3-24
Manual anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-24
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped) .............................. 3-24
Outside mirrors ............................. 3-25

CHARGE PORT CAP
When opening the charge port cap, press
the tab inward and the cap will spring open.
When the charge port cap is closed to its
previous position, it will lock automatically.
CAUTION
• When charging is finished, be sure to
close the charge port cap. If water or
dust gets inside the charge port, this
may cause a malfunction.
• Pay particular attention when using
the normal charge port as the charge
port lid can be closed even when the
normal charge port cap is open.
• Close the quick charge port cap (if so
equipped) before closing the charg-
ing lid. The quick charge port cap (if
so equipped) can be damaged if it is
open when closing the charge port
lid.WARNING
• Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving. You could lose control
of your vehicle and cause an
accident.
• Do not adjust the steering wheel any
closer to you than is necessary for
proper steering operation and com-
fort. The driver's air bag inflates with
great force. If you are unrestrained,
leaning forward, sitting sideways or
out of position in any way, you are at
greater risk of injury or death in a
crash. You may also receive serious
or fatal injuries from the air bag if you
are up against it when it inflates. Al-
ways sit back against the seatback
and as far away as practical from the
steering wheel. Always use the seat
belts.
LPD2704
STEERING WHEEL
3-22Pre-driving checks and adjustments

TILT AND TELESCOPIC OPERATION
Push the lock leverO1down:
• Adjust the steering wheel up or down in direction
O2to the desired position.
• Adjust the steering wheel forward or backward in direction
O3to the desired
position.
Pull the lock lever
O1up firmly to lock the
steering wheel in place. 1. To block glare from the front, swing
down
O1the main sun visor.
2. To block glare from the side, remove the main sun visor from the center mount
and swing the visor to the side
O2.
3. To extend
O3the sun visor, slide in or out
as needed.
CAUTION
• Do not store the sun visor before re-
turning the extension to its original
position.
• Do not pull the extension sun visor
forcedly downward.
LPD3112
WPD0344
SUN VISORS
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-23

RearView Monitor................4-3RecordersEvent Data................ .10-20Reduction gear fluid..............8-7Registering a vehicle in another
country..................... .10-7Remote charge...............CH-48Remote climate control...........4-38Repairing flat tire................6-4Repairing tire..................6-6Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .10-16Road accident precautions.........EV-9Roadside assistance program........6-2Rollover......................5-7Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system........1-62
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock.........3-6Child seat belts...............1-19Reporting safety defects (US only). . .10-16Scene guideAt home af ter driving..........EV-21Before driving your vehicle
(models with navigation system). . .EV-14Charging the Li-ion battery......EV-12Driving the vehicle............EV-18Parking the vehicle...........EV-20Starting your vehicle...........EV-17Seat beltChild safety.................1-19
Infants....................1-20Injured person................1-15Larger children...............1-20Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-11Pregnant women..............1-15Rear center seat belt............1-18Seat belt cleaning..............7-6Seat belt extenders............1-18Seat belt maintenance..........1-19Seat belt warning light..........2-18Seat belts...................1-11Seat belts with pretensioners......1-65Shoulder belt height adjustment. . . .1-18Small children................1-20Three-point type..............1-15Seat belt warning light............1-14Seats........................1-2Heated seats................2-55Security system................2-42Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), EV system start.......2-43, 5-13Servicing climate control..........4-40Shif tingElectric shif t control system.......5-14Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-18Shoulder belt height adjustment, For front
seats.......................1-18Speedometer................. .2-5Stability control................5-159Standard maintenance............9-8Starting
Before starting system..........5-13Jump starting................6-10
Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Push starting................6-13Starting the traction motor.......5-14Status light, Front passenger
air bag..................1-56, 1-58Steering
Heated steering wheel..........2-56Power steering system.........5-156Steering assist switch (models with
ProPILOT assist)................2-59Steering wheel.................3-22Stopping the vehicle..............6-5Storage.................... .2-61Stowing golf bags...............2-65Sun visors....................3-23Sunglasses holder..............2-62Supplemental air bag warning labels. . .1-66Supplemental air bag warning
light....................1-66, 2-18Supplemental restraint system
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system
................... .1-45Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). . .1-45Switch
Autolight switch..............2-48ECO switch................ .2-55Fog light switch..............2-54Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Headlight switch..............2-48Immediate charge switch. . .CH-48, 2-58Instrument brightness control.....2-53Power door lock switch........3-5, 3-6
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