2023 NISSAN LEAF light

To sound the horn, push the center pad
area of the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system.
Tampering with the supplemental
front air bag system may result in seri-
ous personal injury. To turn on the ECO mode, push the ECO
switch. The ECO mode indicator appears
on the vehicle information display.
To turn off the ECO mode, push the ECO
switch again. The ECO mode indicator will
turn off.
For additional information, see “ECO mode”
(P. 5-157).
The front seats and the rear outboard
seats (if so equipped) can be warmed by
built-in heaters. The switches, located on
the center console and at the side of the
front passenger seatback, can be operated
independently of each other.
1. Place the power switch in the ON
position.
2. Push the LO or HI position of the switch, as desired, depending on the tempera-
ture. The indicator light in the switch will
illuminate.
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HORN ECO SWITCHHEATED SEAT SWITCHES (if so
equipped)
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3. To turn off the heater, return the switchto the level position. Make sure the indi-
cator light goes off.
The heater is controlled by a thermostat,
automatically turning the heater on and
off. The indicator light will remain on as long
as the switch is on.
When the vehicle’s interior is warmed, or
before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn
the switch off.
NOTE:
The heated seats consume less power
than the heater and can be used to either
help extend vehicle range by reducing
heater use or to maximize comfort by
supplementing the heater.
WARNING
Do not use or allow occupants to use
the seat heater if you or the occupants
cannot monitor elevated seat tem-
peratures or have an inability to feel
pain in those body parts in contact with
the seat. Use of the seat heater by such
people could result in serious injury.
CAUTION
• Do not use the seat heater for ex-
tended periods or when no one is us-
ing the seat.
• Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates heat, such as a blan-
ket, cushion, seat cover, etc. Other-
wise, the seat may become
overheated. •
Do not place anything hard or heavy
on the seat or pierce it with a pin or
similar object. This may result in
damage to the heater.
• Any liquid spilled on the heated seat
should be removed immediately with
a dry cloth.
• When cleaning the seat, never use
gasoline, thinner, or any similar
materials.
• If any malfunctions are found or the
heated seat does not operate, turn
the switch off and have the system
checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer
for this service.
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The heated steering wheel system is de-
signed to operate only when the surface
temperature of the steering wheel is below
approximately 68°F (20°C).
Push the heated steering wheel switch to
warm the steering wheel when the power
switch is in the ACC or ON position.
If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is below approximately 68°F (20°C),
the system will heat the steering wheel and
cycle off and on to maintain a temperature
above 68°F (20°C). The indicator light will
remain on as long as the system is on.Push the switch again to turn the heated
steering wheel system off manually. The
indicator light turns off.
NOTE:
• If the surface temperature of the steer-
ing wheel is above 68°F (20°C) when the
switch is turned on, the system will not
heat the steering wheel. This is not a
malfunction.
• If the outside temperature is low (ap- proximately 50°F (10°C) or less) and the
Climate Control Timer or Remote Cli-
mate Control are used, the steering
wheel heater will automatically oper-
ate in the following conditions.– When using the Climate Control Timer: Operates from approximately
15 minutes before the set departure
time until the set departure time.
– When using Remote Climate Control: Operates 15 minutes af ter Remote
Climate Control starts.
• The heated steering wheel consumes less power than the heater and can be
used to either help extend vehicle
range by reducing heater use or to
maximize comfort by supplementing
the heater. The Emergency Call (SOS) system button is
used in combination with a
NissanConnect® Services powered by
SiriusXM® subscription to call for assis-
tance in case of an emergency.
Pressing the button will (with a paid sub-
scription) reach a Response Specialist that
will provide assistance based on the situa-
tion described by the vehicle’s occupant.
For additional information, or to enroll your
vehicle, refer to www.NissanUSA.com/
connect or call 855–426–6628.
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HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH (if
so equipped)
EMERGENCY CALL (SOS) BUTTON (if
so equipped)
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CAUTION
• The outlet and plug may be hot dur-
ing or immediately af ter use.
• Do not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12-volt, 120W (10A) power
draw.
• Do not use double adapters or more
than one electrical accessory.
• Use the power outlet with the power
switch is in the ON or READY to Drive
position to avoid discharging the 12-
volt battery. •
Avoid using the power outlet when
the air conditioner, headlights or rear
window defroster are on.
• This power outlet is not designed for
use with a cigarette lighter unit.
• Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may open.
• Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, make sure that the electrical
accessory being used is turned OFF.
• When not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water to contact
the outlet. 1. Type-A USB
There are USB/iPod® charging ports lo-
cated behind the center console. These
ports will charge compatible devices.
NOTE:
• Only the USB connection port located
below the instrument panel will allow
operation of the USB/iPod® devices
through the audio system.
• For best results, it is recommended to use the manufacturer cables, which
are sold separately. A USB Type-C to
USB Type-A adapter could be available;
however, results may vary.
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CAUTION
• Do not use for anything other than
sunglasses.
• Do not leave sunglasses in the sun-
glasses holder while parking in direct
sunlight. The heat may damage the
sunglasses.
CUP HOLDERS
CAUTION
• Avoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is being used to
prevent spilling the drink. If the liquid
is hot, it can scald you or your
passenger.
• Use only sof t cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
CAUTION
• Do not use the bottle holder for any
other objects that could be thrown
about in the vehicle and possibly in-
jure people during sudden braking or
an accident.
• Do not use the bottle holder for open
liquid containers.
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Sof t bottle holder (front)
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Rear power window switch
The rear power window switches open or
close only the corresponding window. To
open the window, push the switch and hold
it down
O1. To close the window, pull the
switch up
O2.
Automatic operation
The automatic operation is available for
the switch that has anmark on its
surface.
To fully open or close the window, com-
pletely push down or pull up the switch and
release it; the switch need not be held. The
window will automatically open or close all
the way. To stop the window, just push or lif t
the switch in the opposite direction.
A light push or pull on the switch will cause
the window to open or close until the
switch is released.
Auto-reverse function
WARNING
There are some small distances imme-
diately before the closed position
which cannot be detected. Make sure
that all passengers have their hands,
etc., inside the vehicle before closing
the window.
If the control unit detects something
caught in the window as it is closing, the
window will be immediately lowered.
The auto reverse function can be activated
when the window is closed by automatic
operation when the power switch is in the
ON position or for 45 seconds af ter the
power switch is placed in the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driv-
ing conditions, the auto reverse function
may be activated if an impact or load
similar to something being caught in the
window occurs.
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If the windows do not close
automatically
If the power window automatic function
(closing only) does not operate properly,
perform the following procedure to initial-
ize the power window system.
1. Place the power switch in the ONposition.
2. Close the door.
3. Open the window completely by operat- ing the power window switch.
4. Pull the power window switch and hold it to close the window, and then hold the
switch more than 3 seconds af ter the
window is closed completely.
5. Release the power window switch. Op- erate the window by the automatic
function to confirm the initialization is
complete.
If the power window automatic function
does not operate properly af ter perform-
ing the procedure above, have your vehicle
serviced. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for this
service. The interior lights can be turned on
O1re-
gardless of door position. The lights will go
off af ter a period of time unless the power
switch is placed in the ON position when
any door is opened.
The interior lights can be set to operate
when the doors are opened
O2. To turn off
the interior lights when a is door open,
push the switch; the interior lights will not
illuminate, regardless of door position.
The lights will go off when the power switch
is placed in the ON position, or the driver’s
door is closed and locked. The lights will
also go off af ter a period of time when the
doors are open.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the power switch in the OFF posi-
tion. This could result in a discharged
12-volt battery.
CONSOLE LIGHT (if so equipped)
The console light will turn on whenever the
parking lights or headlights are illuminated.
The console light brightness can be ad-
justed with the illumination brightness
control in the vehicle information display.
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MAP LIGHTS
Press the button to turn the map lights on.
To turn them off, press the button again.
ROOM LIGHT
The room light switch has three positions:
ON, DOOR and OFF.
ON position
When the switch is in the ON positionO1,
the ceiling light will illuminate.
DOOR position
When the switch is in the DOOR positionO2,
the ceiling light will illuminate under the
following conditions:
• the power switch is placed in the LOCK position –– remains on for about 15 seconds.
• doors are unlocked by pushing the UNLOCK
button or the request
switch, with the power switch in the LOCK
position –– remains on for about 15 seconds.
• any door is opened and then closed with the power switch in the LOCK position–– remains on for about 15 seconds.
• any door is opened while the power switch in the ACC or ON position– – remains on while the door is opened.
When the door is closed, the light turns
off.
The light will automatically turn off af ter
10 minutes when the light remains illu-
minated to prevent the battery from be-
coming discharged.
OFF position
When the switch is in the OFF positionO3,
the ceiling light will not illuminate, regard-
less of the condition.
CARGO LIGHT
The light illuminates when the rear hatch is
opened. When the rear hatch is closed, the
light goes off. For additional information,
see “Exterior and interior lights” (P. 8-23).
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