2023 NISSAN LEAF door lock

• The predicted charging time displayedon 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.FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
deicer through the key hole. If the lock be-
comes frozen, heat the key before inserting
it into the key hole or use the remote key-
less entry key fob.
ANTIFREEZE
In the winter when it is possible that the
outside temperature will drop below 32°F
(0°C), check the antifreeze to ensure proper
winter protection. For additional informa-
tion, see “Cooling system” (P. 8-5).
12-VOLT BATTERY
If the 12-volt battery is not fully charged
during extremely cold weather conditions,
the 12-volt battery fluid may freeze and
damage the 12-volt battery. To maintain
maximum efficiency, the 12-volt battery
should be checked regularly. For additional
information, see “12-volt battery” (P. 8-9).
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be lef t outside without
antifreeze, drain the cooling system. Refill
before operating the vehicle. For additional
information, see “Cooling system” (P. 8-5).
TIRE EQUIPMENT
SUMMER tires have a tread designed to
provide superior performance on dry
pavement. However, the performance of
these tires will be substantially reduced in
snowy and icy conditions. If you operate
your vehicle on snowy or icy roads, NISSAN
recommends the use of MUD & SNOW or
ALL SEASON tires on all four wheels. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN cer-
tified LEAF dealer for the tire type, size,
speed rating and availability information.
For additional traction on icy roads, stud-
ded tires may be used. However, some U.S.
states and Canadian provinces prohibit
their use. Check local, state and provincial
laws before installing studded tires.
Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces, may
be poorer than that of non-studded
snow tires.
Tire chains may be used. For additional in-
formation, see “Tire chains” (P. 8-34).
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Outside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be performed from time to time, unless
otherwise specified.
Doors and motor hood:
Check that the
doors and motor hood operate properly.
Also ensure that all latches lock securely. Lu-
bricate hinges, latches, latch pins, rollers and
links if necessary. Make sure that the sec-
ondary latch keeps the motor hood from
opening when the primary latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or
other corrosive materials, check lubrica-
tion frequently.
Check that the gas stays or struts properly
and securely hold the hood, trunk, or rear
hatch fully open. If the hood, trunk, or rear
hatch is not held open, have the gas stays
or struts replaced.
Lights*: Clean the headlights on a regular
basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop
lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other
lights are all operating properly and in-
stalled securely. Also check headlight aim.
Road wheel nuts (lug nuts)*: When check-
ing the tires, make sure no wheel nuts are
missing, and check for any loose wheel
nuts. Tighten if necessary. Tire rotation*:
Rotate tires at the specified
interval shown in the maintenance
schedule.
Tires*: Check the pressure with a gauge
of ten and always prior to long distance
trips. If necessary, adjust the pressure in all
tires, to the pressure specified. Check care-
fully for damage, cuts or excessive wear.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
tire pressure sensor: It is recommended
that you replace the TPMS tire pressure
sensor assembly when the tires are re-
placed due to wear or age.
Wheel alignment and balance: If the ve-
hicle pulls to either side while driving on a
straight and level road, or if you detect un-
even or abnormal tire wear, there may be a
need for wheel alignment.
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at
normal highway speeds, wheel balancing
may be needed.
For additional information regarding tires,
refer to “Important Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in
the Warranty Information Booklet.
Windshield: Clean the windshield on a
regular basis. Check the windshield at least
every six months for cracks or other dam- age. Have a damaged windshield repaired
by a qualified repair facility. It is recom-
mended that you have a damaged wind-
shield repaired by a NISSAN certified LEAF
dealer, or a NISSAN Certified Collision Cen-
ter. To locate a collision center in your area,
refer to http://collision.nissanusa.com.
Windshield wiper blades*:
Check for
cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly.
Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked on a regular basis, such as
when performing scheduled maintenance,
cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal: Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure the
pedal does not catch or require uneven
effort. Keep the floor mat away from the
pedal.
Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly goes
down further than normal, the pedal feels
spongy or the vehicle seems to take longer
to stop, it is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN certified LEAF dealer immediately.
Keep the floor mat away from the pedal.
Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pull
the vehicle to one side when applied.
Maintenance and schedules9-3

11 Index
1
12-volt battery.................8-9
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).....5-163Advanced air bag system..........1-52Air bag system
Advanced air bag system........1-52Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system......1-61Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system......1-61Air bag warning labels............1-65Air bag warning light.........1-66, 2-18Air bag warning light,
supplemental.............1-66, 2-18Air conditionerAir conditioner specification label. . .10-9Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations......10-3AlarmHow to stop alarm (refer to, vehicle
security system)
.............2-45Alcohol, drugs and driving..........5-9Android Auto™.................4-2Antenna................... .4-43Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).....5-163
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning
light.......................2-19Antifreeze...................5-174Appearance care
Exterior appearance care.........7-2Interior appearance care.........7-4Apple CarPlay®.................4-2At home af ter driving...........EV-22Audible reminders..............2-25Autolight switch...............2-51Autolight system...............2-51Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . . .3-24Automatic climate control
(models with Navigation System). . . .4-35Automatic climate control
(models without Navigation System). .4-32Automatic door locks.............3-6Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection...........5-130Avoiding collision and rollover........5-7
B
Battery.....................8-1912-volt battery...............8-9Battery saver system..........2-55Li-ion battery.............EV-2, 2-7Li-ion battery available charge
gauge.................... .2-9Li-ion battery temperature gauge. . .2-7
Battery replacement
Key fob...................8-19Before driving your vehicle
(models with navigation system). . . .EV-14Before starting system...........5-13Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI).......5-45Blind Spot Warning (BSW)..........5-36Booster seats................ .1-40Brake...............5-18,5-19,8-14Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-163Brake fluid..................8-7Brake system...............5-161BRAKE system warning light
(yellow)...................2-20BRAKE warning light (red)........2-17Parking brake operation.........5-19Brake fluid....................8-7Brake precautions..............5-161Brake system................5-161BRAKE system warning light (yellow). . .2-20BRAKE warning light (red)..........2-17Brightness control
Instrument panel.............2-56Bulb replacement...........8-21,8-22
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants................10-2Car phone or CB radio...........4-43Care of wheels.................7-3

Ceiling light...................2-73Center console................2-66Charge port lid.................3-20Charge port lid switch............2-61ChargingCharge 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...............2-16Checking coolant level...........8-6Child restraint with top tether strap. . . .1-27Child restraints..............1-22,1-24Booster seats................1-40LATCH (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..........8-17Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2,7-4
ClimateClimate 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...............2-66CoolantCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing coolant..............8-6Checking coolant level...........8-6Cooling system................ .8-5Corrosion protection..............7-7Cruise control.................5-65Cup holders................. .2-67
D
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch
................... .2-49Dimensions and weights..........10-6Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . .2-56
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.....2-61e-Pedal......................2-13e-Pedal system................5-21
E
ECO
ECO switch................ .2-58Eco Drive Report...............5-157ECO mode...............2-13,5-157ECO switch.................. .2-58Efficient use of your vehicle........EV-23Electric shif t control system........5-14Electronic parking brake...........5-19Emblem light..................2-57Emergency call (SOS) button........2-60Emergency charge.............CH-11Emergency EV (Electric Vehicle)
shut off...................5-12,6-3Emergency shutoff system........EV-10Emission control information label. . . .10-8EV Characteristics..............EV-11
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Mechanical key................3-3Remote keyless entry operation. . . .3-12Troubleshooting guide..........3-16Warning signals...............3-16Intelligent Lane Intervention........5-30Intelligent Ride Control...........5-167Intelligent Trace Control..........5-167Interior light replacement..........8-23Interior lights..................2-72ISOFIX child restraints.............1-24
J
Jump starting.................6-10
K
Key.........................3-2Key fob battery replacement........8-19Keyless entryWith Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)
.......3-12KeysNISSAN Intelligent Key®........3-2,3-6
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels..........1-65Air conditioner specification label. . .10-9Emission control information label. . .10-8F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. .10-8
Motor serial number...........10-8Tire and Loading Information
label..................8-28, 10-9Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate..................... .10-7Lane Departure Warning (LDW).......5-25LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil-
dren) System..................1-24Li-ion battery...............EV-2, 2-7Li-ion battery available charge gauge. . .2-9Li-ion battery status check........CH-48Li-ion battery temperature gauge......2-7Li-ion battery warmer............EV-5License plate, Installing front license
plate......................10-10Light
Air bag warning light........1-66, 2-18Bulb replacement..........8-21,8-22Ceiling light.................2-73Fog light bulb replacement.......8-22Fog light switch..............2-57Headlight switch..............2-50Headlights..................8-22Headlights bulb replacement......8-22Indicator lights...............2-24Interior lights................2-72Low tire pressure warning light.....2-21Map lights..................2-73Warning lights............2-16,2-19Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-14Lights, Exterior and interior light
replacement..................8-23
Loading information (Refer to vehicle loading
information)................. .10-11Lock
Automatic door lock............3-6Child safety rear door lock.........3-6Door locks................. .3-4Power door locks..............3-5Low tire pressure warning light.......2-21Low tire pressure warning system
(Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS))
..................... .5-4
M
Maintenance
12-volt battery................8-9General maintenance...........9-2Indicators for maintenance.......2-38Inside the vehicle..............9-3Maintenance precautions.........8-2Outside the vehicle.............9-3Seat belt maintenance..........1-19Under the hood and vehicle.......9-4Maintenance requirements..........9-2Maintenance schedules............9-6Map lights....................2-73Meters and gaugesInstrument brightness control.....2-56MirrorAutomatic anti-glare inside mirror. . .3-24Heated mirrors...............3-26Outside mirrors..............3-25Rearview...................3-24
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Vanity mirror................3-24Mirror defroster................2-49Mirrors......................3-24Motor......................10-5Before starting system..........5-13Starting the traction motor.......5-14Motor compartment..............8-4Motor serial number.............10-8Moving Object Detection (MOD)......4-23
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key®..........3-2,3-6NISSAN Intelligent Key® system.......5-10NissanConnectOwner's Manual.......4-2Normal charge................CH-9Home charge...............CH-9Occasional charge............CH-9Public charge...............CH-9
O
Occasional charge..............CH-9Odometer....................2-5Off-road recovery................5-8Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Outside air temperature...........2-12Outside mirrors................3-25Owner's manual/service manual order
information................. .10-22
P
Parking..................5-18,5-19Parking brake operation.........5-19Parking/parking on hills.........5-159Parking brake.................5-18Parking brake break-in...........5-163Power
Power door locks..............3-5Power outlet................2-64Powerrearwindows............2-71Power steering system.........5-161Power windows..............2-69Rear power windows...........2-71Power economy...............5-158Power meter...................2-7Power outlet................. .2-64Power steering................5-161Power switch...............5-9, 5-11Precautions
Brake precautions............5-161Charging................. .CH-2Cruise control...............5-65High voltage precautions........EV-8Maintenance precautions.........8-2Precautions on booster seats......1-22Precautions on child restraints.....1-22Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-11Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................... .1-44Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Road accident precautions.......EV-9ProPILOT Assist................5-92
Public charge.................CH-9Push starting..................6-13
Q
Quick charge............CH-35, CH-38
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio..........4-43Radio frequency remote controlWarning signals...............3-16Rapid air pressure loss............5-8Rear Automatic Braking (RAB).......5-125Rear center seat belt.............1-18Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).......5-58Rear Door Alert................2-62Rear hatch...................3-19Rear power windows.............2-71Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch..................... .2-49Rear window wiper and washer
switches....................2-48Rearview mirror................3-24RearView Monitor................4-3Recorders
Event Data................ .10-21Reduction gear fluid..............8-7Registering a vehicle in another
country..................... .10-7Remote charge...............CH-48Remote climate control...........4-41
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Repairing flat tire................6-4Repairing tire..................6-6Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .10-16Road accident precautions.........EV-9Roadside assistance program........6-2Rollover......................5-7Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system........1-61
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock.........3-6Child seat belts...............1-19Reporting safety defects (US only). . .10-16Scene guideAt home af ter driving..........EV-22Before driving your vehicle
(models with navigation system). . .EV-14Charging the Li-ion battery......EV-12Driving the vehicle............EV-18Parking the vehicle............EV-21Starting your vehicle...........EV-17Seat beltChild safety.................1-19Infants....................1-20Injured person................1-15Larger children...............1-20Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-11Pregnant women..............1-15Rear center seat belt............1-18Seat belt cleaning..............7-6Seat belt extenders............1-18
Seat belt maintenance..........1-19Seat belt warning light..........2-18Seat belts...................1-11Seat belts with pretensioners......1-64Shoulder belt height adjustment. . . .1-18Small children................1-20Three-point type..............1-15Seat belt warning light............1-14Seats........................1-2Heated seats................2-58Security system................2-44Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), EV system start.......2-46, 5-13Servicing climate control..........4-43Shif tingElectric shif t control system.......5-14Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-18Shoulder belt height adjustment, For front
seats.......................1-18Speedometer................. .2-5Stability control................5-164Standard maintenance............9-7Starting
Before starting system..........5-13Jump starting................6-10Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Push starting................6-13Starting the traction motor.......5-14Status light, Front passenger
air bag...................1-55, 1-57Steering
Heated steering wheel..........2-60Power steering system.........5-161
Steering assist switch (models with
ProPILOT assist)................2-62Steering wheel.................3-22Stopping the vehicle..............6-5Storage.................... .2-65Stowing golf bags...............2-69Sun visors....................3-23Sunglasses holder..............2-66Supplemental air bag warning labels. . .1-65Supplemental air bag warning
light....................1-66, 2-18Supplemental restraint system
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system
................... .1-44Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). . .1-44Switch
Autolight switch..............2-51ECO switch................ .2-58Fog light switch..............2-57Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Headlight switch..............2-50Immediate charge switch. . .CH-48, 2-61Instrument brightness control.....2-56Power door lock switch..........3-5Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch................... .2-49Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-48Turn signal switch.............2-56Wiper and washer switch........2-47
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