2022 NISSAN LEAF warning

This manual was prepared to help you un-
derstand the operation and maintenance
of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many
miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure.
Please read through this manual before
operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Book-
let explains details about the warranties
covering your vehicle. The “Maintenance
and schedules” section of this manual
explains details about maintaining and
servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a
separate Customer Care/Lemon Law
Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to re-
solve any concerns you may have with
your vehicle, and clarif y your rights un-
der your state's lemon law.
In addition to factory installed options, your
vehicle may also be equipped with addi-
tional accessories installed prior to deliv-
ery. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for details
concerning the particular accessories with
which your vehicle is equipped. It is impor-
tant that you familiarize yourself with all
disclosures, warnings, cautions and in-
structions concerning proper use of such
accessories prior to operating the vehicle
and/or accessory. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer fordetails concerning the particular accesso-
ries with which your vehicle is equipped.
A NISSAN certified LEAF dealer knows your
vehicle best. When you require any service
or have any questions, we will be glad to
assist you with the extensive resources
available to us.
Before driving your vehicle, please read this
Owner's Manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance
requirements assisting you in the safe op-
eration of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
• NEVER drive under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
•
ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
• ALWAYS give your full attention to
driving and avoid using vehicle fea-
tures or taking other actions that
could distract you.
• ALWAYS use your seat belts and ap-
propriate child restraint systems.
Preteen children should be seated in
the rear seat.
• ALWAYS provide information about
the proper use of vehicle safety fea-
tures to all occupants of the vehicle.
• ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification could affect its perfor-
mance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from modification
may not be covered under NISSAN
warranties.
WARNING
Installing an af termarket On-Board Di-
agnostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses
the port during normal driving, for ex-
ample remote insurance company
monitoring, remote vehicle diagnos-
tics, telematics or EV system, may
cause interference or damage to ve-
hicle systems. We do not recommend
or endorse the use of any af termarket
OBD plug-in devices, unless specifically
approved by NISSAN. The vehicle war-
ranty may not cover damage caused by
any af termarket plug-in device. This manual includes information for all
features and equipment available on this
model. Features and equipment in your ve-
hicle may vary depending on model, trim
level, options selected, order, date of pro-
duction, region or availability. Therefore,
you may find information about features or
equipment that are not included or in-
stalled on your vehicle.
All information, specifications and illustra-
tions in this manual are those in effect at
the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the
right to change specifications, perfor-
mance, design or component suppliers
without notice and without obligation.
From time to time, NISSAN may update or
revise this manual to provide Owners with
the most accurate information currently
available. Please carefully read and retain
with this manual all revision updates sent
to you by NISSAN to ensure you have ac-
cess to accurate and up-to-date informa-
tion regarding your vehicle. Current ver-
sions of vehicle Owner's Manuals and any
updates can also be found in the Owner
section of the NISSAN website at
https://
owners.nissanusa.com/nowners/
navigation/manualsGuide . If you have
questions concerning any information in
your Owner's Manual, contact NISSAN Con-
sumer Affairs. For contact information, re- fer to the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PRO-
GRAM page in this Owner’s Manual.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual.
They are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause death or se-
rious personal injury. To avoid or re-
duce the risk, the procedures must be
followed precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard that could cause minor or
moderate personal injury or damage to
your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk,
the procedures must be followed
carefully.
WHEN READING THE MANUAL

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Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)....................................0-2
Exterior front ....................................0-3
Exterior rear .....................................0-4
Passenger Compartment .......................0-5
Cockpit .........................................0-6 Instrument Panel
................................0-8
Meters and Gauges .............................0-9
Motor compartment ...........................0-10
Warning and indicator lights .....................0-11

1. Vents (P. 4-28)
2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-5)Vehicle information display (P. 2-26)
3. Center multi-function control panel* 4. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
5. Rear window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch (P. 2-47) 6. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-45)
7. Glove box (P. 2-63)
8. Front passenger supplemental knee
airbag (P. 1-45)
9. Heater and air conditioner control
(P. 4-29)
10. Power outlet (P. 2-61)
11. Front heated seat switches
(if so equipped) (P. 2-56)
12. USB connection port*
13. Push-button power switch (P. 5-9)
14. Front passenger air bag status light
(P. 1-56)
15. Driver supplemental knee air bag
(P. 1-45)
16. Hood release handle (P. 3-18)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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1. Vehicle information display (P. 2-26)Clock (P. 2-33)
Outside air temperature (P. 2-12) Li-ion battery available charge gauge
(P. 2-9)
Driving range (P. 2-8)
Odometer/twin trip odometer (P. 2-5)Indicator for timer (P. CH-43)
Power meter (P. 2-7)
2. Warning and indicator lights (P. 2-14) Turn signal/hazard indicator light
(P. 2-25)
READY to drive indicator light (P. 2-24)
ECO mode indicator (P. 2-13)
3. Speedometer (P. 2-5)
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METERS AND GAUGES
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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
Vehicle 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
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Warning/Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
orBrake system
warning light
2-19
Electric Vehicle
(EV) system warn-
ing light2-20
or
Electronic parking
brake system
warning light (if so
equipped)2-20
Front passenger
air bag status
light
2-20
Warning/
Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
Low tire pressure
warning light
2-20
Master warning
light 2-22
Power limitation
indicator light2-22
Power steering
warning light 2-23
Rear Automatic
Braking (RAB)
warning light2-23
Slip indicator light 2-23
Warning/
Indicator light
(yellow) Name Page
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light
2-24
Warning/
Indicator light
(other) Name Page
Exterior light indi-
cator light (green)
2-24
Front fog light
indicator light
(green) (if so
equipped)2-24
High Beam Assist
indicator light
(green)
2-24
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Warning/Indicator light
(other) Name Page
High beam indi-
cator light (blue)
2-24
Plug-in indicator
light (green)2-24
READY to drive
indicator light
(green)2-24
Turn signal/
hazard indicator
lights (green) 2-25
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