2023 NISSAN LEAF Owners Manual

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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SEATBACK POCKET (if so
equipped)
The seatback pockets may be located on
the driver’s and/or passenger seat. The
pocket can be used to store maps.
WARNING
To ensure proper operation of the driv-
er’s and/or front passenger’s NISSAN
Advanced Air Bag System (if so
equipped), please observe the following items:
• Do not allow a passenger in the rear
seat to push or pull on the seatback
pocket or head restraint/headrest.
• Do not place heavy loads heavier
than 9.1 lbs. (4 kg) on the seatback,
head restraint/headrest, or in the
seatback pocket.
STORAGE TRAY
WARNING
Do not place sharp objects in the tray(s)
to help prevent injury in an accident or
sudden stop.
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GLOVE BOX
To open the glove box, pull the handle.
To close, push the lid in until it latches.
WARNING
Keep the glove box lid closed while
driving to prevent injury in case of an
accident or a sudden stop.
CONSOLE BOX
To open the console box, pull up the lever
and pull up the lid. To close, push the lid
down until it is latched.
OVERHEAD SUNGLASSES
STORAGE
To open the sunglasses holder, push and
release. Only store one pair of sunglasses
in the holder.
WARNING
Keep the sunglasses holder closed
while driving to avoid obstructing the
driver’s view and to help prevent an
accident.
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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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TONNEAU COVER (if so equipped)
WARNING
• Never put anything on the tonneau
cover, no matter how small. Any ob-
ject on it could cause an injury in an
accident or sudden stop.
• Do not leave the tonneau cover in the
vehicle with it disengaged from the
holder. •
Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from slid-
ing or shif ting. Do not place cargo
higher than the seatbacks. In a sud-
den stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.
• Properly secure cargo and do not al-
low it to contact the top tether strap
when it is attached to the top tether
anchor. Cargo that is not properly se-
cured or cargo that contacts the top
tether strap may damage the top
tether strap during a collision. If the
cargo cover contacts the top tether
strap when it is attached to the top
tether anchor, remove the cargo
cover from the vehicle or secure it on
the cargo floor below its attachment
location. If the cargo cover is not re-
moved, it may damage the top tether
strap during a collision. Your child
could be seriously injured or killed in
a collision if the child restraint top
tether strap is damaged.
The tonneau cover keeps the luggage
compartment contents hidden from the
outside. To remove the tonneau cover:
1Remove the straps from the rear hatch.
2Pull up the tonneau cover.
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3Remove the tonneau cover holders
from the rear pillar.
4Slide down the tonneau cover along
the rear seat back.
5Remove the tonneau cover by pulling
either the lef t or right side backward
away from the pillar.
STOWING GOLF BAGS
Normally, two standard golf bags can be
stowed in the cargo area. Insert the top of
the golf bag into the right side of the cargo
area
O1then rotate the bag backwardO2.
Insert the top of the second golf bag into
right side of the cargo area
O3and stow
the bottom of golf bag forward all the way
O4.
In some cases, you may not be able to stow
two golf bags in your vehicle, depending on
their sizes or types.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
• Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
while it is in motion and before clos-
ing the windows. Use the window
lock switch to prevent unexpected
use of the power windows.
•
To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle or its systems, including en-
trapment in windows or inadvertent
door lock activation, do not leave chil-
dren, people who require the assis-
tance of others, or pets unattended in
your vehicle. Additionally, the tem-
perature inside a closed vehicle on a
warm day can quickly become high
enough to cause a significant risk of
injury or death to people and pets.
The power windows operate when the
power switch is in the ACC or ON position,
or for about 45 seconds af ter the power
switch is placed in the OFF position. If the
driver’s or front passenger’s door is opened
during this period of about 45 seconds,
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Main power window switch
(driver's side)
To open or close a window, push downOA
or pull upOBthe corresponding switch and
hold it. The main switches, on the driver's
side, will open or close all the windows.
Locking passengers' windows
When the lock buttonOCis pushed in, only
the driver side window can be opened or
closed. Push it in again to cancel.
Passenger side power window
switch
The passenger's side power window
switch will open or close only the corre-
sponding window. To open or close the
window, push down or pull up the switch
and hold it.
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1. Driver side automatic switch
2. Front passenger side switch
3. Rear lef t passenger side switch
4. Rear right passenger side switch
5. Window lock button
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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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