2022 NISSAN LEAF Owner´s Manual

The light will turn off af ter approximately 2
seconds if the system is operational. If the
light does not come on, have the system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this service.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF indicator light
This light illuminates when the Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) is turned off in the
vehicle information display. This indicates
that the VDC system is not operating. For
additional information, see “Vehicle Dy-
namic Control (VDC) system” (P. 5-164).
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
(other)
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display” (P. 2-26)
Exterior light
indicator light (green)
This indicator illuminates when the head-
light switch is turned to the AUTO,orposition and the front parking lights,
side marker lights, tail and license plate
lights are on. The indicator turns off when
these lights are turned off.
Front fog light indicator
light (green) (if so
equipped)
The front fog indicator light illuminates
when the front fog lights are on. For addi-
tional information, see “Fog light switch”
(P. 2-55).
High Beam Assist indicator
light (green)
The indicator light illuminates when the
headlights come on while the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position with the high
beam selected. This indicates that the high
beam assist system is operational. For ad-
ditional information, see “Headlight beam
select” (P. 2-51).
High beam indicator light
(blue)
This light illuminates when the headlight
high beam is on and goes out when the low
beam is selected.
Plug-in
indicator light (green)
This light illuminates when the charge con-
nector is connected to the vehicle and
blinks during charging.
NOTE:
If the charge connector is connected to
the vehicle, the power switch cannot be
placed in the READY to drive position.
READY to drive
indicator light (green)
The READY to drive indicator light illumi-
nates when the EV system is powered and
the vehicle may be driven.
The READY to drive indicator light will turn
off in the following conditions.
• Certain EV system malfunctions.
• The READY to drive indicator light turns off immediately before the Li-ion battery
is completely discharged. If the Li-ion bat-
tery becomes completely discharged,
the vehicle must be charged in order to
be driven. For additional information, see
“Low battery charge indicator” (P. 2-36).
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Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights (green)
This light flashes when the turn signal
switch lever or hazard switch is turned on.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear
warnings. When a brake pad requires re-
placement, it will make a high-pitched
scraping sound when the vehicle is in mo-
tion. This scraping sound will first occur
only when the brake pedal is depressed.
Af ter more wear of the brake pad, the
sound will always be heard even if the
brake pedal is not depressed. Have the
brakes checked as soon as possible if the
warning sound is heard.
Electric shif t control system
reminder chime
If an improper shif t operation is performed,
for safety reasons a chime will sound and
at the same time, depending on the condi-
tions, the operation will be canceled or the
shif t position will switch to the N (Neutral)
position.For additional information, see “Driving the
vehicle” (P. 5-14).
Key reminder chime
A chime will sound if the driver's side door is
opened while the power switch is pushed
to the ON or ACC position.
Make sure that the power switch is pushed
to the OFF position, and take the Intelligent
Key with you when leaving the vehicle.
Light reminder chime
The light reminder chime will sound when
the driver side door is opened with the light
switch in the
orposition, and
the power switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK
position.
Turn the light switch off when you leave the
vehicle.
Parking brake reminder chime
A chime sounds if the parking brake is set
and the vehicle is driven. The chime will
stop if the parking brake is released or the
vehicle speed returns to zero.
Power switch reminder chime
The power switch reminder chime will
sound when the driver's door is opened
while the power switch is in the ON or
READY to drive position. Push the power
switch to the OFF position.
12-volt battery charge
warning chime
If the 12-volt battery charge warning light
illuminates, the chime will sound when a
warning message is displayed in the ve-
hicle information display.
When the chime sounds, immediately stop
the vehicle in a safe location and push the P
(Park) position switch on the shif t lever and
apply the parking brake. The 12-volt battery
charge warning light turns off and the
chime will stop when the parking brake is
applied or the vehicle is placed in the P
(Park) position. Have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
certified LEAF dealer for this service. For
additional information, see “12-volt battery
charge warning light” (P. 2-15).
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The vehicle information display is located
to the lef t of the speedometer. It displays
items such as:
• Battery information
• Energy economy
• Average vehicle speed
• Driving distance
• Driving time
• Cruise control information
• Intelligent Key information
• Indicators and warningsHOW TO USE THE VEHICLE
INFORMATION DISPLAY
The vehicle information display can be
changed by using the,,,,and OK buttons located on the steer-
ing wheel.
O1OK Use this button to change
or select items.
O2Use these buttons to navi-
gate the vehicle informa-
tion display.
O3Use this button to return to
the previous menu.
O4Use these buttons to navi-
gate the vehicle informa-
tion display.
The OK,
,,,, andbut-
tons also control audio and control panel
functions in some conditions. Most
screens and menus offer instruction
prompts of the steering switches to indi-
cate how to control the vehicle information
display. White dots appear on the lef t side
of the vehicle information display when
there is more than one page of menu
items. The OK,
andchange the
audio source and the buttons also control
voice recognition manual mode. For addi-
tional information, refer to the separate
NissanConnect® Manual.
LIC3872LHA4545
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
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STARTUP DISPLAY
With the vehicle in the ON position, the ve-
hicle information display may display the
following screens:
• Battery information
• Audio
• Navigation (if so equipped)
• Energy Economy
• Driving Aids
• Warnings
• Settings
Warnings will only display if there are any
present. For additional information, see
“Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators” (P. 2-34).
To control which items display in the ve-
hicle information display, see “How to use
the vehicle information display” (P. 2-26).
SETTINGS
The settings mode allows you to change
the information displayed in the vehicle in-
formation display as well as enable and
disable various vehicle features and sys-
tems. The settings include:
• VDC Setting
• Driver Assistance
• Customize Display
• Vehicle Settings
• EV Settings
• TPMS Settings
• Maintenance
• Clock
• Unit/Language
• Factory Reset
VDC Setting
The VDC setting menu allows the user to the adjust the VDC settings.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
Menu ItemExplanation
System Allows user to turn the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system on or off.
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Driver Assistance
The driver assistance menu allows the user to change the settings for driving, parking, and braking aids.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle
Menu ItemExplanation
Steering Assist Allows user to turn the steering assist feature on or off. For additional information, see “ProPILOT
Assist” (P. 5-92).
Lane Displays the available lane options.
Lane Departure Warning Allows user to turn the Lane Departure Warning on and off. For additional information, see “Lane
Departure Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-25).
Lane Departure Prevention Allows user to turn the Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) on and off. For additional information, see
“Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)” (P. 5-30).
Blind Spot Displays the available blind spot options.
Blind Spot Warning Allows user to turn the Blind Spot Warning on and off. For additional information, see “Blind Spot
Warning (BSW)” (P. 5-36).
Blind Spot Intervention Allows user to turn the Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI) on and off. For additional informa-
tion, see “Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI)” (P. 5-45).
Side Indicator Brightness Allows user to set the brightness of the side indicator.
Emergency Brake Displays the available emergency brake options.
Front Allows user to turn the emergency brake on and off. For additional information, see “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection” (P. 5-125) and “Intelligent Forward Collision
Warning (I-FCW)” (P. 5-141).
Rear Allows user to turn the rear emergency braking system on and off. For additional information, see
"Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) (P. 5-136).
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Menu ItemExplanation
Parking Aids Displays the available parking aids.
Sonar Allows user to select sonar system features. For additional information, see “Rear Sonar System
(RSS) (P. 5-168).
Parking sonar Allows user to turn the parking sonar on or off..
Display Allows user to turn the parking sonar display on or off.
Volume Allows user to change the volume of the parking aid chimes: High, Med. Low
Range Allows user to select the range in which the parking sonar will activate: Far, Med, Near.
Moving Object Allows user to turn the Moving Object Detection on and off. For additional information, see “Mov-
ing Object Detection (MOD)” (P. 4-23).
Cross Traffic Allows user to turn the cross traffic alert on and off. For additional information, see “Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA)” (P. 5-58).
Driver Attention
Alert Allows user to turn the driver attention alert on or off. For additional information, see “Intelligent
Driver Alertness (I-DA)” (P. 5-154).
Timer Alert Allows user to set or reset an alert at a specific tune interval.
Low Temperature Alert Allows user to turn the low temperature alert on or off.
Chassis Control Displays the available chassis controls.
Active Trace Control (Intelligent Trace
Control) Allows user to turn the chassis control on or off. For additional information, see “Chassis control”
(P. 5-166).
e-Pedal Displays the available e-Pedal options.
Retain Mode Allows user to turn the retain mode on or off. For additional information, see “e-Pedal
system”(P. 2-13).
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Customize Display
The customize display menu allows the user to change the settings for the vehicle information display.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
Menu ItemExplanation
Main Menu Selection Displays the available main menu selection options.
Cruise Allows user to turn the Cruise screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Driving Aids Allows user to turn the safety shield screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Status Allows user to turn the status screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Tire Pressures Allows user to turn the tire pressures screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Drive Computer Allows user to turn the drive computer screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Chassis Control Allows user to turn the chassis control screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
ECO Info Settings Displays the available ECO Info Settings.
ECO Drive Report Allows user to turn the ECO drive report on or off.
View History Allows user to view and reset the ECO drive report history.
Navigation Settings Displays the available navigation settings.
Alerts Allows user to turn the navigation alerts on or off.
Cruise Screen Transition Allows user to turn the Cruise screen transition on or off.
Welcome Effect Displays the available welcome effects.
Gauges Allows user to turn the gauges effect on or off.
Animation Allows user to turn the animation effect on or off.
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Vehicle Settings
The vehicle settings menu allows the user to change the settings for the lights, locks, wipers and other vehicle settings.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
Menu ItemExplanation
Rear Door Alert Displays the available Rear Door Alert options. For additional information, see “Rear Door Alert”
(P. 2-60).
Horn & Alert When selected, the alert is displayed and horn sounds.
Alert Only When selected, only the alert is displayed.
OFF When selected, no alert or horn will be active.
Lighting Displays the available lighting options.
Auto Room Lamp Allows user to turn the auto room lamp on or off
Light Sensitivity Allows user to change when the lights illuminate based on the brightness outside the vehicle.
Light Off Delay Allows user to change the duration of time t hat the automatic headlights stay on af ter the vehicle
is shut off.
Locking Displays the available locking options.
Ext. Door Switch Allows user to turn the exterior door switch on or off. When turned on, the request switch on the
door is activated.
Selective Unlock Allows user to turn selective unlock on or off. When turned on, only the current door is unlocked
af ter the door unlock operation. When the door handle request switch on the driver’s or front pas-
senger’s side door is pushed to be unlocked, only the corresponding door is unlocked first. All the
doors can be unlocked if the door unlock operation is performed again within 5 seconds. When
this item is turned off, all the doors will be unlocked af ter the door unlock operation is performed
once.
Wipers Displays the available wiper settings. For additional information, see “Wiper and washer switch”
(P. 2-45).
Speed Dependent Allows user to turn the speed dependent feature on or off.
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