The hill start assist system automatically
keeps the brakes applied to help prevent
the vehicle from rolling backwards in the
time it takes the driver to release the brake
pedal and apply the accelerator when the
vehicle is stopped on a hill.
Hill start assist will operate automatically
under the following conditions:
• The shif t lever is placed in the D (Drive), Bmode, or R (Reverse) position.
• The vehicle is stopped completely on a hill by applying the brake.
The maximum holding time is 2 seconds.
Af ter 2 seconds the vehicle will begin to roll
back and hill start assist will stop operating
completely.
Hill start assist will not operate when the
shif t lever is placed in the N (Neutral) or P
(Park) position or on a flat and level road.CAUTION
To prevent damage to the Li-ion bat-
tery: Do not store the vehicle in tem-
peratures below -13°F (-25°C) for over
seven days. If the outside temperature
is -13°F (-25°C) or less, the Li-ion battery
may freeze and it cannot be charged or
provide power to run the vehicle. Move
the vehicle to a warm location.
NOTE:
• Connect the charger to the vehicle and place the power switch in the OFF po-
sition when parking the vehicle if tem-
peratures may go below -4°F (-20°C).
For models with 40 kWh battery
model, this provides external power to
the Li-ion battery warmer (if so
equipped) when it operates and does
not discharge the Li-ion battery. Ve-
hicle driving range is reduced if the Li-
ion battery warmer (if so equipped) op-
erates (Li-ion battery temperature
approximately -4°F (-20°C) or colder)
while driving the vehicle. You may need
to charge the Li-ion battery sooner
than in warmer temperatures.
• The Li-ion battery requires more time to charge when the Li-ion battery
warmer (if so equipped) operates. • The predicted charging time displayed
on the meter and navigation system (if
so equipped) increases when the Li-ion
battery warmer (if so equipped)
operates.
• Vehicle range may be substantially re- duced in extremely cold conditions (for
example under -4°F (-20°C)).
• Using the climate control system to heat the cabin when outside tempera-
ture is below 32°F (0°C) uses more elec-
tricity and affects vehicle range more
than when using the heater when the
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
• Climate control performance is re- duced when using the Climate Ctrl.
Timer or Remote Climate Control while
the Li-ion battery warmer (if so
equipped) operates (for models with
40 kWh battery model). Set only the
charging timer [End Time] when charg-
ing in cold weather. The vehicle auto-
matically determines when to start
charging to fully charge the Li-ion bat-
tery, even if the Li-ion battery warmer
operates. Charging ends before the set
end time if the Li-ion battery is fully
charged.
COLD WEATHER DRIVING
Starting and driving5-173
To shut off the EV system in an emergency
situation while driving, perform the follow-
ing procedure.
• Rapidly push the power switch three con-secutive times in less than 1.5 seconds, or
• Push and hold the power switch for more than 2 seconds.TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)
This vehicle is equipped with TPMS. It moni-
tors tire pressure of all tires. When the low
tire pressure warning light is lit, and the “Tire
Pressure Low — Add Air” warning appears
on the vehicle information display, one or
more of your tires is significantly under-
inflated. If the vehicle is being driven with
low tire pressure, the TPMS will activate and
warn you of it by the low tire pressure warn-
ing light. This system will activate only
when the vehicle is driven at speeds above
16 mph (25 km/h). For additional informa-
tion, see “Warning lights, indicator lights
and audible reminders” (P. 2-14) and “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” (P. 5-4).
WARNING
• Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those
who use a pacemaker should contact
the electric medical equipment
manufacturer for the possible influ-
ences before use. •
If the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates while driving, avoid sud-
den steering maneuvers or abrupt
braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull
off the road to a safe location and
stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Driving with underinflated tires may
permanently damage the tires and
increase the likelihood of tire failure.
Serious vehicle damage could occur
and may lead to an accident and
could result in serious personal in-
jury. Check the tire pressure for all
four tires. Adjust the tire pressure to
the recommended COLD tire pres-
sure shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label to turn the low tire
pressure warning light OFF. If the
light still illuminates while driving af-
ter adjusting the tire pressure, a tire
may be flat or the TPMS may be mal-
functioning. If you have a flat tire, re-
pair it as soon as possible. If no tire is
flat and all tires are properly inflated,
have the vehicle checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a certified
LEAF dealer for this service.
EMERGENCY EV (Electric Vehicle)
SHUT OFF FLAT TIRE
In case of emergency6-3
Fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir
periodically. Add windshield-washer fluid
when the “Low Washer Fluid” message ap-
pears on the vehicle information display.
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display warnings and indicators”
(P. 2-34).
To fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir,
lif t the cap
O1and pour the windshield-
washer fluid into the reservoir opening. Add a windshield-washer solvent to the
reservoir for better cleaning. In the winter
season, add a windshield-washer anti-
freeze. Follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for the mixture ratio.
Refill the reservoir more frequently when
driving conditions require an increased
amount of windshield-washer fluid.
Recommended fluid:
Genuine NISSAN Windshield-Washer Con-
centrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
CAUTION
• Do not substitute antifreeze coolant
for windshield-washer solution. This
may result in damage to the paint.
• Do not fill the windshield-washer
reservoir with windshield-washer
fluid concentrates at full strength.
Some methyl alcohol based
windshield-washer fluid concen-
trates may permanently stain the
grille if spilled while filling the
windshield-washer reservoir.
• Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid
concentrates with water to the
manufacturer’s recommended levels
before pouring the fluid into the
windshield-washer reservoir. Do not
use the windshield-washer reservoir
to mix the windshield-washer fluid
concentrate and water.
LDI3463
WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUID
8-8Do-it yourself
1. Remove the rear combination attach-ment bolts
O1.
2. Pull the rear combination assembly as shown in the illustration
O2. 3. Turn the bulb sockets and then remove
the bulbs
O3. If you have a flat tire, see (P. 6-3).
TIRE PRESSURE
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
WARNING
Radio waves could adversely af-
fect electric medical equipment.
Those who use a pacemaker
should contact the electric medi-
cal equipment manufacturer for
the possible influences before
use.
This vehicle is equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
It monitors tire pressure of all tires.
When the low tire pressure warning
light is lit, and the “Tire Pressure Low -
Add Air” warning appears on the
vehicle information display, one or
more of your tires is significantly
under-inflated.
LDI3243
Rear combination light
WHEELS AND TIRES
Do-it yourself8-25
Care of wheels..................7-3Ceiling light...................2-70Center console................2-63Charge port lid.................3-20Charge port lid switch............2-58ChargingCharge port lid...............3-20Charging related indicator light. . .CH-49Normal charge..............CH-9Precautions on charging........CH-2Quick charge..........CH-35, CH-38Specifications................10-4Trickle charge...............CH-11Charging information............10-23Charging methods.............CH-43Charging related indicator light.....CH-49Charging related remote function. . .CH-48Charging status indicator light.....CH-49Charging the Li-ion battery........EV-12Charging troubleshooting guide. . . .CH-56CheckingChecking bulbs...............2-15Checking coolant level...........8-6Child restraint with top tether strap. . . .1-27Child restraints..............1-22,1-24Booster seats................1-41LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System..............1-24Precautions on child restraints.....1-22Top tether strap...............1-27Child safety...................1-19Child safety rear door lock..........3-6Chimes, audible reminders.........2-25Circuit breaker, fusible link..........8-17
Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2,7-4ClimateClimate control system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations
......4-43Climate controlClimate control service..........4-43Climate control systemAir conditioner...............4-29Climate control operation........4-29Heater....................4-29Climate Ctrl. Timer..............4-38Clock.......................2-12Cold tire pressures..............10-25Cold weather driving............5-173ConsoleCenter console...............2-63CoolantCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing coolant..............8-6Checking coolant level...........8-6Cooling system................ .8-5Corrosion protection..............7-7Cruise control.................5-65Cup holders................. .2-64
D
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch
................... .2-47Dimensions and weights..........10-6Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . .2-54
Display
Information display............2-26Door locks................... .3-4Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-173Driving vehicle...............5-14Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Driving range..................2-8Driving the vehicle..............EV-18Driving vehicle.................5-14Dynamic driver assistance switch.....2-59e-Pedal......................2-13e-Pedal system................5-21
E
ECO
ECO switch................ .2-56Eco Drive Report...............5-158ECO mode...............2-13,5-157ECO switch.................. .2-56Efficient use of your vehicle........EV-23Electric shif t control system........5-14Electronic parking brake...........5-19Emergency call (SOS) button........2-58Emergency charge.............CH-11Emergency EV (Electric Vehicle) shut
off......................5-12,6-3Emergency shutoff system........EV-10Emission control information label. . . .10-8EV Characteristics..............EV-11EV system...................EV-2
11-2
T
Telematic Control Unit Gen2K.......10-19Telematics overview.............10-17TemperatureLi-ion battery temperature gauge. . . .2-7Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
traction motor start..........2-44, 5-13TireFlat tire................... .6-3Low tire pressure warning system. . .5-4Tire and Loading Information
label..................8-28, 10-9Tire chains.................8-33Tire dressing.................7-4Tire pressure................8-29Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)................. .5-4, 6-3Tire rotation.................8-34Types of tires................8-32Uniform tire quality grading.......10-15Wheel/tire size...............10-5Wheels and tires..............8-25Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.....2-20Tonneau cover................ .2-65To p
Tether strap child restraints.......1-27Top tether strap child restraint.......1-27TowingFlat towing................ .10-15Tow truck towing..............6-13Trailer towing...............10-14Towing a trailer................10-14
TPMS, Tire Pressure Monitoring System. .5-4Traction motor
Traction motor serial number......10-8TransceiverHomeLink® Universal
Transceiver
. . . .2-71, 2-72, 2-73, 2-74, 2-75Trickle charge................CH-11Turn signal switch...............2-54Type of charge and how to charge the
Li-ion battery................ .CH-5
U
Underbody cleaning..............7-3Uniform tire quality grading........10-15Unplugged status.............CH-48USB/iPod® Charging Ports.........2-62
V
Vanity mirror..................3-24Vehicle
Dimensions and weights.........10-6Loading information...........10-11Security system..............2-42Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.....................5-164Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate...................... .10-7Vehicle immobilizer system.........5-13Vehicle information display.........2-26
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), traction motor
start
.......................5-13Vents......................4-28Visors......................3-23
W
Warning
Air bag warning light........1-66, 2-18Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Indicators for operation.........2-34Low tire pressure warning light.....2-20Seat belt warning light...........1-14Supplemental air bag warning
light.................. .1-66, 2-18Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)..................5-4, 6-3Warning lights............2-15,2-18Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-14Warning light
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning
light
......................2-19BRAKE warning light (red).........2-16BRAKE warning light (yellow).......2-19Seat belt warning light..........2-18Warning lights.................2-14Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders....................2-14Audible reminders.............2-14Indicator lights...............2-14Warning lights................2-14
11-7